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Yugioh GX
Coming of the Twilight
Chapter 28: War of the Gods Pt.2
"And now I release all three of my monsters and Advance Summon a more powerful monster, come forth…The Wicked Avatar..."
All three of the long haired man's monster's vanished and in their place was the mass of swirling black energy that took the form of a giant dark sphere.
Jaden glared at Sartorius's new monster, a bead of sweat rolling down his face. 'Here it is, he finally summoned it,' he thought to himself, 'Whatever Haou's plan is I hope it's a good one…'
No sooner had it appeared The Avatar began to change, shrinking in size and transformed into a dark replica of Neos. "As I'm sure you recall, The Avatar has no form of its own," Sartorius said, "Instead it takes the form of the strongest monster on the field and gains its power along with 100 extra points." (TWA ?/? →2600/2600)
"Now Avatar, strike down his HERO," Sartorius ordered, "Wrath of Dark Neos…" the dark clone leapt into the air and struck down Neos using its own signature attack [JLP: 1600].
All around the Arena the gathered Academy Staff and students held their breath, an aura of sheer terror emanating from the monster that dominated the fortuneteller's field. Jaden glared up at The Wicked Avatar, a small bead of sweat rolling down his face.
He knew that this moment was coming; going into this Duel he knew that he would have to face the final Wicked God Monster however seeing it and actually having to face off against were two very different things. 'Man and I thought the other 2 Wicked Gods were bad, however this one…the aura it gives off seems even more potent then the Dreadroot's was…'
"Its seems that my Avatar has rendered you speechless Mr. Yuki." Sartorius chuckled, "This monster is your destiny, it takes the form of whatever monster you summon so in a sense your own cards are what will lead to your defeat. Now go ahead, take your turn."
Frowning Jaden drew a card; his only option now was to hope that whatever Haou strategy was it worked as he planned. "I switch Elemental HERO Avian in defense mode." He declared.
Elemental HERO Avian
ATK: 1000/DEF: 1000/Level: 3/Attribute: Wind/Type: Warrior
The green clad winged HERO appeared on the field, it then crouched down and cross his arms across his chest. The moment it appeared The Avatar's form began to change and took the form of the HERO (TWA ?/?→1100/1100). "A futile effort," Sartorius told him, "Do you see now Mr. Yuki, you cannot hope to defeat me."
Jaden selected a card from his hand. "Oh yeah, maybe you should hold off on your victory speech cos I haven't lost yet." he told the longhaired man, "And just maybe this spell card can help." Just as he was about to slip the card into one of the spell/trap zones when his disk suddenly emitted a small electric shock. "What the!" the HERO duelist exclaimed.
A mocking laughter escaped Sartorius's lips. "Too bad for you," he told his opponent, "It seems that The Avatar has driven you even more driven you into a corner, this time with its Special Ability."
"What ability?" Jaden demanded, "Tell me…"
"Why its ability that prevents you from playing from spells and traps for 2 turns after it's summoning." Sartorius replied.
Jaden stared at the man, his eyes wide in horror. "What! I can't play spells and traps?" He exclaimed.
"That's right, that is the true power of The Avatar." Sartorius cackled, "It takes the form of enemy monsters, plus 100 extra ATK. And it prevents the opponent from using spell and trap cards. It doesn't just defeat the opponent, it crushes their hopes."
'This is bad,' Jaden sweated, 'Since The Avatar will automatically become the strongest monster on the field, spells and traps were possibly my only way to fight back. If I can't use those…' "T…turn end."
"Wait, that's it?" Syrus said, his tone shocked, "That's all he's gonna do?"
"I'm afraid that's all he can do this turn Syrus." Atticus told him, "With his ability to play spells and traps sealed for 2 turns, there's not much else Jaden can do besides protect himself."
"Man, this pisses me off." Hassleberry growled, frustration in his voice, "That monster of Sartorius's is way too over powered."
"Well considering it was created to fight the God Cards, that really shouldn't come as a surprise to you Hassleberry." Bastion told the muscled Dinosaur user.
Sartorius took his turn, looking at his card a frown momentarily appeared on his face. It may only have been for a moment however Jaden had noticed it. 'Wait, what was that?' He wondered
"Avatar, attack his monster," Sartorius ordered, "Dark Feather Break…" The dark clone of Jaden's HERO unleashed a barrage of feathers from its wings, dispatching Avian with a single blow. "I shall end there, your move."
"What, I don't get it." Syrus said, "How come Sartorius didn't summon another monster, if he had The Avatar would have copied its ATK and had enough to destroy Jaden's Avian and the new one could have wiped out his lifepoints."
"He already explained it himself Syrus," Bastion relied, "As Sartorius said he wants to do to Jaden what he did to Aster, he wants to use The Avatar's power to overwhelm him."
"He wants to rob Jaden of all hope." Alexis added, her a tone serious.
"Indeed," Bastion said, his tone matching hers, "Against something like The Avatar, victory seems increasingly unlikely."
Just then a groaning was heard, looking round the fivesome noticed that Chazz was sitting up from where he'd been placed by the staff, rubbing the back of his head as he tried to get to his feet. "Whaz going on," the dark haired young man said, his words slurred slightly. It was then he noticed the duel going on, "Huh, that's the guy I met in the woods. What he doing dueling Jaden, he told me he was only interested in signing top talent."
Chazz then looked round and was quick to discover that Alexis and her four male companions were each giving him a death stare. "What?" he said, "Why you looking at me like that?"
"Oh don't ask Chazz," Syrus replied, his tone cold, "I'm just here to support my friend because I'm, y'know, a loyal lap dog."
"Oh yeah, just here watchin a duel." Hassleberry added, "But don't ask me what's goin on, I'm just a muscle brain apparently."
"And I cannot possibly follow on what's going on," Bastion said, "Not with my inferiority complex and all."
"And I'm a grinning idiot apparently." Said Atticus.
"Ok, now you guys are just being weird." Chazz said, frustration creeping into his voice.
"Leave him alone guys, I mean it's entirely not his fault." Alexis said, her tone sickly sweet, "After all, we were all brainwashed into being members of the Society at one point. And I'm sure we all said and did things that we now all very much regret. I don't know about the rest of you but my memory of that time is still a little hazy."
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Chazz said as he got to his feet.
"However there is one thing," Alexis continued, her tone shifting to a harsh one, "Like I said, my memory is still kinda fuzzy but I do seem to recall something about you referring to me as a harlot."
A panicked look suddenly broke out on Chazz's face. "Uhhh…uhhh, that's right. I can't remember anything." He blurted out, "Ah, I…I was brainwashed, if I did say anything like that its because I wasn't myself and, uhhh, I was made to say it."
"As much fun as it is to see Chazz squirm, maybe we should turn our attention back to the real issue." Atticus suggested, "Jaden's in a tough spot, he's gonna need all the support we can give him."
Back on the Dueling Field Jaden was taking his turn, drawing a new card. As he did Haou reappeared at his side. "Keep calm, my plan is still in effect." He told his reincarnation, "All you have to do is focus on playing your part, and we shall overcome "
'Geez, I get it already.' Jaden retorted.
"Be sure you do." Haou said sternly, "This is the last turn The Avatar can prevent you from playing spells and trap, all you need do is hold out till your next turn."
"I summon Elemental HERO Bubbleman in defense mode." Jaden announced.
Elemental HERO Bubbleman
ATK: 800/DEF: 1200/Level: 4/Attribute: Water/Type: Warrior/Effect
If this is the only card in your hand, you can Special Summon it (from your hand). When this card is Summoned: You can draw 2 cards. You must control no other cards and have no cards in your hand to activate and to resolve this effect.
In a flash the blue armored HERO appeared before him, no sooner had it done so The Avatar changed its shape, become a dark replica of Jaden's monster (TWA ?/? → 900/900). "Since I control no other monsters, Bubbleman lets me draw two more cards." Jaden said, drawing once more. "Turn end." 'Hey Haou, did you see that?'
"What are you talking about?" Haou said, "See What?"
'When Sartorius drew a card, it was just for a moment but it looked like he wasn't happy about his draw,' Jaden told him, 'I've got a hunch…'
Sartorius drew a new card. "How fortunate for you that even with its 100 extra ATK, The Avatar fails to surpass your Bubbleman's DEF." He said, "So I shall concede for this turn."
Jaden drew a card. "Ok, since I can play spells and trap again I play E-Emergency Call." He declared.
E-Emergency Call
Type: Basic Spell
Add 1 "Elemental HERO" monster from your Deck to your hand
"This takes an Elemental HERO in my deck and adds it to my hand." The brunette explained, as he did a card slipped out of his deck that he quickly snatched up, "Next I summon Elemental HERO Clayman."
Elemental HERO Clayman
ATK: 800/DEF: 2000/Level: 4/Attribute: Earth/Type: Warrior
The golem like HERO appeared beside Bubbleman; crouched down on one knee and its arms across its chest. "Not a bad move," Alexis commented, "Now Jaden has 2 monsters that have higher DEF then the Avatar's ATK."
"Perhaps, however it won't protect him forever." Bastion pointed out, "Sooner or later Jaden is going to have to do something to defeat The Avatar."
"My turn then." Sartorius said, drawing a card, things were not playing out in a favorable way for him at the moment as long as Jaden played monsters with such high DEF even The Avatar wouldn't be able to break the stalemate that the two duelist currently found themselves stuck in.
Glancing over at his new card, a sly grin spread across the pale man's face. 'This'll do…' "I set a card, turn end." He declared, a single card appearing before him.
Jaden drew a new card. "My turn then." He said.
"Not so fast, I activate my trap card," Sartorius announced, "Behold, Battle Mania…"
Battle Mania
Type: Basic Trap
Activate only during your opponent's Standby Phase. All face-up monsters your opponent controls are changed to Attack Position, and cannot change their battle positions this turn. All monsters your opponent currently controls must attack this turn, if able
A fiery aura began radiating off of both Bubbleman and Clayman; the two HERO's getting to their feet and flexing their muscles. "My trap forces all your monsters into attack mode," Sartorius explained, "Not only that, both of them are forced to attack this turn.
"No, this is really bad!" Syrus exclaimed, "Now Jaden can't defend himself."
"Its worse then that Syrus," Alexis told him, "Because of Sartorius's trap Jaden has to attack this turn. Unless he does something Jaden will lose both of his monsters."
Jaden however didn't seemed bothered by this in the slightest. "Great, to be honest I was getting bored of this little stand off anyway." He replied as he selected a card from his hand, "I play a spell, O-Oversoul."
O-Oversoul
Type: Basic Spell
Target 1 "Elemental HERO" Normal Monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target.
"This summoned a normal HERO from my grave," he explained, "So lets welcome back...Elemental HERO Neos."
Elemental HERO Neos
ATK: 2500/DEF: 2000/Level: 7/Attribute: Light/Type: Warrior
In an instant the alien HERO appeared on the field once more, the same aura that radiated off of both Jaden's other HERO's appeared around its body, the moment it appeared The Avatar's appearance morphed once again into a dark copy of the alien HERO (TWA ?/? → 2600/2600).
"What is he doing?" Atticus exclaimed, "Why would he summon Neos. With 2600 ATK, all The Avatar has to do is destroy either Clayman or Bubbleman and it'll drop Jaden's lifepoints to 0."
"It seems you've made a fatal error Mr. Yuki," Sartorius said, a sly grin on his pale face, "One attack from The Avatar and you will experience the agony of defeat, your life force offered up to maintain the Twilight Realm."
Jaden glanced over at his dark version of himself. 'Uhh Haou, y'know that plan you mentioned. I figure now might really be a good time to put it into action.'
"Be glad that you won't have to wait much longer, this is the moment I've been waiting for," Haou replied, "Now fool, play that card."
"Alright, now I release all three of my HERO's," Jaden announced, all three of his HERO's were consumed in three pillars of light which merged together to form a single one. "Advance Summon, come forth…The Wicked Eraser."
The Wicked Eraser
ATK: ?/DEF: ?/Level: 10/Attribute: Dark/Type: Fiend/Effect
This card cannot be Special Summoned. This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set except by Tributing 3 monsters. The ATK and DEF of this card are each equal to the number of cards your opponent controls x 1000. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, destroy all cards on the field. During your Main Phase, you can destroy this card.
From the beam emerged the long bodied Dark God, the arena lights glinting off of its bronze body. The atmosphere suddenly grew even heavier and more ominous the moment it appeared. On the opposite side of the field The Avatar morphed once more, this time becoming a dark version of The Eraser.
"I…I don't believe it," Hassleberry exclaimed, "The Sarge, he said he'd never use that card. Is he really so desperate to win that he'd break his word?"
"You might want to take another look Hassleberry," Syrus told his bronzed companion, "Jaden sure doesn't look happy up there."
On the platform Jaden was looking up at the Dark God, just as Syrus had pointed out he wasn't happy about it. 'I hate this. I hate this monster. I hate this plan, and I hate that its forcing me to use it.'
"You should be thankful that I have plan at all." Haou said sternly, "Because you sure as hell didn't."
'Whatever, can we just get on with this,' Jaden retorted, 'I don't want to use this thing a second longer then I have to.' "The Eraser's effect now kicks in, boosting its ATK and DEF by 1000 for each card my opponent controls." (TWE ?/? → 1000/1000)
"Another futile effort," Sartorius said, "No matter how many cards I control, The Eraser is no match for The Avatar. The Avatar will always be the strongest monster on the field." (TWA ?/? → 1100/1100)
"Ok, what's going on?" Chazz demanded, "And what's with those monsters that the Slacker and Sartorius are using?"
"Are you serious, do you really not remember anything?" Atticus said, a little surprised at the Ojama duelists words, "Long story short, the two monsters Jaden and Sartorius are using are called Wicked Gods. They were cards created to fight the original God Cards in case they ever fell into the wrong hands."
"What, they made cards like that?" Chazz exclaimed, "How come Jaden of all people gets to have one and not me, someone of my skill level is way more qualified to have one."
"Kinda missing the point Chazz." Syrus said.
Whilst the two of them were talking, Bastion meanwhile was experiencing some kind of episode brought on by the appearance of The Eraser. Instead of the Arena the dark haired young man found himself at the ruins located on the north side of the island, before him was himself and Jaden engaged in a duel, the same Dark God dominating his field. Further images played out before the dark haired young man's eyes, images of the duel between him and Jaden. 'Its all coming back to me now,' he thought, it was then something occurred to him, 'Wait, of course. That's his plan…'
"I now activate The Eraser's ability," Jaden announced, picking The Eraser's card off of his Duel Disk, "I Release it and send it to the graveyard."
"WHAT! Is he serious?" Chazz cried out, "That idiot has got a God Card and he's just going to throw it away like its nothing?"
"No, that's not it." Bastion told him, "Jaden has figured out how to defeat The Avatar."
"What, he has?" Alexis asked, "But how?"
"Just watch." Bastion replied.
On the platform The Eraser let out a cry before diving towards the field, the ground began to ripple like water allowing the Dark God to dive in. As vanished a black substance oozed out from the point The Eraser had entered, spreading out across the Dueling Field and covering it.
"This is The Eraser's ability, when it goes to the grave it takes all other cards on the field with it." Jaden said, his tone stern, as he said these words a dozen tendril rose up from the dark mass and grabbed ahold of The Avatar.
The Dark God bucked and thrashed about as it tried to free itself but it was ultimately futile and was pulled down into the black ooze, the moment it was consumed the black substance faded away.
"Wh…what, how is this possible?" Sartorius exclaimed, "He was able to defeat The Avatar!"
"Well done, you were actually able to pull it off." Haou said, only a slight hint of condescension in his voice, "My work is done, I'll leave the rest of this duel to you.
'Wait, your just leaving?' Jaden exclaimed.
"I've done my part, from here on out you're on your own." With that Haou then faded away, retreating back into Jaden's subconscious.
'Great…' Jaden thought as he selected a card from his hand. "I set two cards face down, turn end."
"I wouldn't get too confident if I were you Mr. Yuki," Sartorius said as he drew a new card, "You may have defeated The Avatar, however you cannot avoid your inevitable defeat. I summon Arcana Force IV – The Emperor."
Arcana Force IV – The Emperor
ATK: 1400/DEF: 1400/Level: 4/Attribute: Light/Type: Fairy/Effect
When this card is Summoned, toss a coin:
● Heads: All "Arcana Force" monsters you control gain 500 ATK
● Tails: All "Arcana Force" monsters you control lose 500 ATK
A new monster appeared on Sartorius's field, this one being a floating metallic torso and arms with many tendrils protruding from it. "And now for its effect," Sartorius grinned, "I declare that…"
"Hold that thought," Jaden interrupted him, "Y'know instead of just deciding what your does, why don't you flip your coin to see what it does like your supposed to."
"You dare to give me orders," Sartorius growled, "One who has power over destiny itself."
"Humor me." Jaden replied.
Sartorius scoffed at this, but all the same reached into his robe and took out his coin, "Very well then, I shall do so." He told the HERO duelist, "However I am already aware of the outcome, it will land on heads." He then tossed the coin into the air, the metal object spun a few times before landing in his palm.
Looking down at it, Sartorius' eyes suddenly widened and a look of shock spread across his face. "What, tails. How can this be?"
"Just as I thought." Jaden said to himself, "Now your monsters loose 500 ATK instead of gaining it." (AF4E 1400→900)
"Did you guys just see that?" Syrus said in a tone of disbelief, "Sartorius not only got a tails result, he also called it wrong."
"Bout time," Hassleberry added, "That long haired freak's good luck streak has been goin on way too long."
Sartorius growled on frustration. "No matter, I may not be able to deplete your lifepoints this turn but I can still take you another step closer to defeat." He told his opponent, "The Emperor, attack…"
'Time to see if my hunch is correct…' "Trap card," Jaden announced, "A Hero Emerges."
A Hero Emerges
Type: Basic Trap
When an opponent's monster declares an attack: Your opponent chooses 1 random card from your hand, then if it is a monster that can be Special Summoned, Special Summon it. Otherwise, send it to the Graveyard.
"Since you declared an attack, you choose a card from my hand. If it's a monster I get to summon it to the field, but if it isn't it goes to the grave." Jaden explained as he held up the three cards he was holding, "Go ahead, pick one. It shouldn't be hard for someone like you."
"Is he serious?" Atticus exclaimed, "He's going to let a guy that can see the future pick a card from his hand?"
"I don't know what to say Atticus, I have no idea what's going on in Jaden's head." Alexis told her sibling, "Either he's desperate enough to gamble on something like this or he's aware of something we're not."
"Well come on, what are you waiting for. Pick a card already, surely you should already know what's in my hand." Jaden said, "Or is it possible that you're not as omnipotent as you claim."
"You dare mock my powers. " Sartorius growled, "Fine then, I pick the card on the right."
Jaden grabbed ahold of the selected card. "Good choice, for me at least." He told the fortuneteller, "I summon Elemental HERO Lady Heat."
Elemental HERO Lady Heat
ATK: 1300/DEF: 1000/Level: 4/Attribute: Fire/Type: Pyro/Effect
During each of your End Phases: Inflict 200 damage to your opponent for each face-up "Elemental HERO" monster you control
In an instant, the Sailor Moon-esk fiery Elemental HERO appeared. "Seems my hunch was correct." Jaden said, "I noticed it earlier in the duel, when you drew a card and for a moment you look dissatisfied with it. But how could that be, if you can see the future, shouldn't you already know what cards are going to be played."
"Huh, but bro what are you saying?" Syrus asked.
"Its simple Syrus, this guy can't see the future." Jaden told him. This sent a wave of shock and confusion throughout the small party.
"You dare…you dare call me a fraud?" Sartorius snarled.
"Oh no, I very much believe that Takuma Sartorius has the ability to see the future. But that's the thing, your not Takuma Sartorius." Jaden replied, "You may look like him but the truth is your nothing but a parasite wearing his body and abusing his gifts. You did so during your duel with Aster, you used Sartorus's gift to hurt the one who he called friend. However I get the feeling that's some things changed, I believe that the real Sartorius is preventing you from seeing the future which means you can't know how this duel will play out."
Off to the side all of Jaden's friends looked on, shocked at what Jaden had just said (except for Chazz who was just confused). "N…no way, is Jaden really saying that the guy he's facing isn't really Sartorius and something else is using his body." Syrus said in a shocked tone, "Is this possible."
"I dunno short stuff, it kinda reminds me of this time I saw this thing about a species of wasps that implanted its lava into a spider and it became a host." Hassleberry said, "The spider was pretty much become nothing more then an incubator for the wasp lava."
"Where did you hear about that?" Bastion asked.
"What, I grew up watchin Discovery Channel." Hassleberry replied.
A snarl passed the fortunetellers lips. "Turn end." He said frustratedly.
Jaden drew a new card. "I summon Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird." He announced as the red-feathered birdman appeared alongside the female HERO.
Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird
ATK: 800/DEF: 600/Level: 3/Attribute: Wind/Type: Winged-Beast/Effect
Once per turn: You can gain 500 Life Points for each card in your opponent's hand
"And now thanks to Hummingbird I gain 500 lifepoint for each card in your hand." Five large pink flowers suddenly appeared on the field, Hummingbird flying to each one and sucked the nectar from them [JLP: 3900].
"Lady Heat, attack The Emperor." The brunette ordered, his orange haired HERO conjuring up a large mass of burning energy that she then hurled at Sartorius's monster, the attack making quick work of the Tarot monster [SLP: 2800].
"Your turn Hummingbird, attack directly. Hovering Peck." Spreading its wing, the alien birdman took to the air and dived at 'Sartorius', slicing the man in the side with its beak [SLP: 2000].
"I set a card and move to my End Phase, Lady Heat now hits you for 200 damage for each Elemental HERO I control." Jaden declared [SLP: 1800]. "What are you going to do parasite, without the ability to use Sartorius's power to see the future you cannot know what cards your going to draw. Seems like this just became a whole new game."
'Sartorius' did his best to keep a neutral expression on his face as he drew a new card from his deck, despite this though his mind was racing. He had lost control of this duel, however without access his host foresight abilities he had no way of knowing what cards would be drawn or what plays would be made.
"I play Pentacle of Ace." He declared.
Pentacle of Ace
Type: Basic Spell
Toss a coin. If Heads, apply the Right Side Up effect, and if Tails, apply the Upside Down effect. ● Right Side Up: Draw 1 card. Gain 500 Life Points. ● Upside Down: Your opponent draws 1 card. Your opponent gains 500 Life Points.
"Like my other cards, this spell's effect is determined by coin toss," the longhaired man said as he took his coin out, he then tossed it and it landed heads side up in his palm, "Heads, so I draw a card and gain 500 lifepoints." [SLP: 2300].
"Ah man, just when I thought the whole 'continuous heads' thing was over." Hassleberry growled.
"Whilst I would agree with you, however if Jaden is correct, the thing that is using Sartorius body cannot use his ability to see the future." Bastion told his fellow Ra, "That should mean that any heads results from now on are one he are based purely on 50/50 chance."
'Sartorius' drew a new card, seeing it caused a grin to spread across his face and a chuckle emanate from his mouth. "What's so funny?" Jaden asked.
"You said that I was dissatisfied with my draw, whilst that was true it was because at the time I'd drawn a card a card I was unable to play. However that is no longer the case." Sartorius told him, "Come forth Arcana Force VI – The Lovers."
Arcana Force VI – The Lovers
ATK: 1600/DEF: 1600/Level: 4/Attribute: Light/Type: Fairy/Effect
When this card is Summoned, toss a coin:
● Heads: This card can be treated as 2 Tributes for the Tribute Summon of an "Arcana Force" monster
● Tails: You cannot Tribute Summon "Arcana Force" monsters.
A new monster appeared on the longhaired man's field, a grey skinned creature clad in black and dark blue armor with several purple spheres attach on its chest and waist. "I now toss a my coin to determine The Lover's effect." 'Sartorius' said as he took out his coin once more.
"But you can't see the future, you can't know how it will land." Jaden pointed out.
"I know, you've pushed me to the point where I must rely on chance." 'Sartorius' told him, "Prepare yourself Mr. Yuki, this one move will probably decide the outcome of this duel." He then tossed the coin into the air, turning several times before falling back into the pale mans palm.
"Well look at that, heads once more. That means that The Lovers can be used as two tributes to summon a high level Arcana Force monster." 'Sartorius' said, he then selected another card from his hand, "Now I shall play the spell Reverse Reborn."
Reverse Reborn
Type: Equip Spell
Select 1 "Arcana Force" monster in your Graveyard, Special Summon it in face-up Attack Position, and equip it with this card. The equipped monster has its "Upside Down" effect applied. When this card is destroyed, destroy the equipped monster
"This spell allows me to revive an Arcana Force monster in my grave, however its tails effect becomes active." 'Sartorius' explained, "I return Arcana Force 0 – The Fool to the field." Once more the jester themed monster appeared before its master.
"And now, I release both of my monsters." 'Sartorius' declared as both of his monsters were consumed in a giant burst of light, "Special Summon, come forth Arcana Force EX – The Dark Ruler."
From the glow emerged a new creature, a giant of an alien, cad in black armor with red outlines and many vicious looking blades as well as two large dragon head like appendages protruding from it.
Arcana Force EX – The Dark Ruler
ATK: 4000/DEF: 4000/Level: 10/Attribute: Light/Type: Fairy/Effect
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by sending 3 monsters you control to the Graveyard, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. When this card is Special Summoned: Toss a coin and gain the appropriate effect.
● Heads: This card can make a second attack during each Battle Phase, but it does so using this effect, change it to Defense Position at the end of the Battle Phase. Its battle position cannot be changed until the end of your next turn.
● Tails: If this card is destroyed, destroy all cards on the field
Jaden glared at his opponent's newest monster, recalling it all too well from when he and Sartorius faced off against one another at Kaiba Corp during the Trueman incident. This monster was dangerous.
'Sartorius' took out his coin one more time. "Time to determine The Dark Ruler's effect." He said as he tossed the metal object into the air, it seemed to hang in midair for a few moments before falling back and landing in his palm, "Seems the Goddess of Fortune is smiling on me, its heads. The Dark Ruler now gets to attack twice, however it switches to Defense mode at the end of my Battle Phase."
"That thing can now attack twice!" Chazz exclaimed.
"This is bad," Alexis said, worry in her voice, "Sartorius, or whatever that thing is, can wipe Jaden out this turn."
'Sartorius' then selected another card. "I play another spell, Arcanatic Doomscythe." He declared.
Arcanatic Doomscythe
Type: Basic Spell
Send 1 "Arcana Force" monster from your Deck to the Graveyard. This turn, when an opponent's monster is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, your opponent takes damage equal to the ATK of the destroyed monster
"Thanks to his spell your monsters ATK are dealt to you as damage she thaw are destroyed by The Dark Ruler." The pale man explained, "Now Dark Ruler, attack Lady Heat. The End of Dark Ray…" Dark energy gathered in the twin dragon head's attached to The Dark Ruler that it then launched it at lady Heat, the attack engulfing her. [JLP: 1200].
"And now the effect of Doomscythe kicks in,"'Sartorius' declared, a look of wild glee on his face, "The ATK of Lady Heat will be subtracted from your lifepoints."
"I don't think so," Jaden retorted, "Trap card open, Fusion Guard."
Fusion Guard
Type: Counter Trap
Activate only when an effect that inflicts damage is activated. Negate its activation and effect, and randomly send 1 Fusion Monster from your Fusion Deck to the Graveyard
"When an effect that would inflict damage is activated, this trap negates it for the cost of sending a Fusion Monster in my Extra deck to the grave." The brunette explained, he then selected one of his Fusion Monster (Shining Flare Wingman) and slipped it into his Graveyard.
"No matter, The Dark Ruler sill has its second attack." 'Sartorius' retorted, "Dark Ruler, attack Air Hummingbird and end this…" The massive alien creature charged up another attack and fired it at Jaden's remaining monster.
"No! If this attack hits Jaden's lifpoints will drop to 0." Bastion exclaimed.
"JADEN!" Syrus, Hassleberry and Alexis cried out.
"Trap card open, Hero Spirit." Jaden declared.
Hero Spirit
Type: Basic Trap
During the Battle Phase, if an "Elemental HERO" monster you controlled was destroyed by battle this turn: Make the Battle Damage from 1 of your opponent's monsters 0
"Since you destroyed Lady Heat this turn, I can reduce the damage of this attack to zero." A spectral form appeared before Hummingbird, taking the brunt of Dark Ruler's attack.
"Tsk, you managed to survive another turn. You have more lives then a cat." 'Sartorius' commented, "Since my Battle Phase is finished, The Dark Ruler switches to Defense Mode. Turn end."
"Oh man, that was too close." Hasslberry said, letting out a sigh of relief.
"No joke. Damnit Jaden give us some warning next time," Atticus called out, "I don't think my heart can take another round like that."
"He managed to survive that, however Jaden is not in a good position." Bastion said, his tone solemn.
"No, he isn't," Alexis agreed, "That Dark Ruler, he needs to find a way to beat it this turn. If he doesn't he won't stand a chance on the next one. But with 4000 ATK and DEF its not going to be an easy task."
Taking a deep breath, Jaden prepared to draw his next card. 'Here we go…' he then slipped the card off the top of his deck. "I play the spell Graceful Charity." He announced.
Graceful Charity
Type: Basic Spell
Draw 3 cards, then discard 2 cards
"I can draw 3 cards from my deck and then discard 2 that I don't want." The brunette explained as he prepared to draw his new cards.
'Ok, I really need to draw something good here.' Jaden thought, 'This entire duel is riding on this…'
His fingers were just about to touch his cards when images of Midori, Aster as well as everyone who was trapped in the Twilight Realm flashed through his mind. 'But…what if I can't draw the right card? Midori, Aster, Blair and everyone whose trapped…' Jaden thought, a cold sweat beginning to drip off of him, 'If I lose the Twilight will spread across the world and everyone will be consumed and used to fuel it. Its…its too much, I…'
"What are you doing?" A voice called out, looking round everyone saw Zane standing in the entranceway.
"B…brother…" Syrus said, shock in his voice.
"What's he doin back?" Hassleberry asked, "Figured we'd seen the last of him after losin to Aster, since he stormed off and all."
"What's with that expression Jaden, why are you hesitating, have the look of a deer caught in headlights. As someone who has fought you before I find this unacceptable and so should you." Zane told the HERO duelist, "Where's the Jaden Yuki who brought me to the brink of defeat on two occasions? The Jaden Yuki who overcame Kagemaru and the Shadow Riders and prevented the Sacred Beasts from being unleashed upon the world? When I graduated I told you to uphold the honour of this school because I truly believed that you had the power to do so, but seeing you like this is making me question that decision."
These words rang in Jaden's ears, staring at Zane he felt a strange pressure baring down on him. At the same time he could feel a sensation burning in his soul, a sensation he'd felt when he had been push to the brink by a powerful opponent. Like Zane. Like Aster. Like Captain Gold. Like Yugi.
"Jaden, prove to me that decision was not misguided. That you have what it takes." Zane said sternly, "If you do then you should have no problem taking out someone like this guy, now quit being such a chicken shit and show us all your true power."
Sheppard looked over at Zane, whilst he did his best to keep his expression unreadable, he felt a degree of pride at seeing his former student return, in his own way giving Jaden the advise he so clearly needed right now.
'Zane's right, I'm so wound up that all I can think about what will happen if I lose.' Jaden thought, his face then shifted into a determined look as he steeled himself. 'I will not hesitate, I will not give into fear. That would be an insult to all the opponents I've ever faced. Don't think, thinking just allows for doubt to creep in. Don't think, just act…'
Closing his eyes he placed two fingers on top of his deck and in one fluid movement slipped the top 3 cards off of it. Opening them he glanced over at the new cards he'd drawn, 'This card, its…' Selecting two cards to discard, Jaden then placed another into one of his Spell/Trap zones. "I play a spell card, Miracle Fusion." He declared.
Miracle Fusion
Type: Basic Spell
Banish, from your side of the field or your Graveyard, the Fusion Material Monsters that are listed on an "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster Card, then Special Summon that Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck. (This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)
"This spell banishes monsters from my field and grave and use them to summon a Fusion Monster." The brunette explained, "I fuse Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird on my field with Elemental HERO Neos, Neo-Spacian Glow Moss, Elemental HERO Clayman and The Wicked Eraser from my graveyard."
The four monsters in Jaden's graveyard appeared beside Air Hummingbird, all five of them took to the air and plunge head first into the Fusion Vortex. "Fusion Summon, come forth…Elemental HERO Divine Neos"
The vortex flashed and from it emerged a giant monster with large golden wings on its back, its body clad in golden armor pieces on its feet and shins, waist, chest shoulders and wrists and a winged helmet atop its head.
Elemental HERO Divine Neos
ATK: 2500/DEF: 2500/Level: 12/Attribute: Light/Type" Warrior/Fusion/Effect
Must be Fusion Summoned using any 5 "Neos", "Neo Space", "Neo-Spacian", or "HERO" monsters, including at least 1 "Neos" or "Neo Space" monster, 1 "Neo-Spacian" monster, and 1 "HERO" monster, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways.
Once per turn: You can banish 1 "Neos", "Neo Space", "Neo-Spacian", or "HERO" monster from your Graveyard; this card gains 500 ATK, and until the End Phase it also gains the banished monster's effects
All around the people watching the duel looked on in awe at Jaden's new HERO. "Whoa, that's Jaden's new monster." Syrus said in awe.
"I…I almost can't believe it," Hassleberry added, "The Sarge managed to summon a level 12 monster."
"Seriously, where the heck did he get that from?" Chazz demanded, "And how comes he's only bringing it out now."
"I don't know, however Jaden's new Neos is too weak to destroy Dark Ruler." Bastion pointed out, "I don't see how it can help him."
"I now activate Divine Neos's ability, I banish an Elemental HERO from my grave to boost Divine Neos's ATK by 500." Jaden declared, Shining Flare Wingman's card then slipped out of his graveyard slot (EHDN 2500→3000).
"So what, even with an extra 500 ATK your monster still comes nowhere close to mine." 'Sartorius' sneered.
"Then it's a good thing for me that there's more. Divine Neos doesn't just gain an ATK boost, it also gains the abilities of the monster I just banished." Jaden retorted, "And that monster is the same one that was discarded by Fusion Guard, Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman."
"What!" 'Sartorius' exclaimed.
"That's right, you know what comes next. Thanks to Wingman's ability, Divine Neos gains 300 ATK for each HERO in my graveyard. Since I have 5 its gains 1500 ATK." Jaden said, a cocky grin on his face. A spectral version of the shining HERO appeared and merged with Neos's chest, a burning white aura appeared around it as its strength rose (EHDN 3000→4500).
"Now Divine Neos, attack The Dark Ruler," Jaden ordered, "Legendary Strike…" Six orbs, red blue green black yellow and purple, appeared before Jaden's monster which merged together into one large glowing sphere that the large monster then launched at The Dark Ruler, the massive alien creature was consumed by Neos's attack and reduced to nothing.
"Alright, he did it." Syrus cheered, "Jaden was able to destroy The Dark Ruler."
"And it doesn't end there," Alexis told him, "Next up is Wingman's other ability."
"The lady is correct. Thanks to Wingman's ability, Divine Neos now hits you for damage equal to The Dark Ruler's ATK." Jaden explained.
Divine Neos's wings began to glow which unleashed a blinding flash of light that seemed to engulf the entire arena. 'Sartorius' let out a cry as he was engulfed by the light [SLP: 0].
The instant his lifepoints hit 0 a large mass of dark and light energy was released from the fortunetellers body, momentarily taking on the appearance of Nightshroud before it dissipated.
AN And with that chapter 29 is fini and with it the final duel between Jaden and Sartorius.
So what did you think of the second half of the duel and what did you make of Haou's plan of using The Eraser to defeat The Avatar, were you surprised or had you figured it out already.
Also Chazz's line about Divine Neos, I really couldn't resist that, then again its pretty much a given troupe for characters in Yugioh to pull boss monsters out of nowhere that only ever get used once and then never used again.
Next time the last part of this story gets underway, Jaden will be getting some unexpected help as he tries to find a way to enter the Twilight Realm and the one behind everything will be revealed. Till next time please feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you thought of this chapter.
Till next time, peace out yo.
Next time...
Jaden: Now that Sartorius is beaten, all that's left is to defeat the one behind all this. However I need to find a way to get into the Twilight Realm.
Trueman: I think I can help you with that.
Jaden: T…Trueman?
Yubel: Next time of Yugioh GX Coming of the Twilight: Enter the Twilight Realm Pt.1
Jaden: You!
?: Hello Jaden
