Golden Blaze:
Team Samurai Dragon has advanced to the next round, and has earned a rest for now. Our attention turns to Team Knightly Order, who's members are resting in their hotel room as they prepare for their next match up. The three of them are giving one last look at their decks, making any changes the think are necessary for this fight.
"I hope the small changes I made to my deck are enough to help me in this next fight." Mat said quietly.
"Just relax already. No matter who we face, we'll win, and earn that rematch with Samurai Dragon." Alan smiled.
"Wow, what an inspiration to us all." Jason mumbled sarcastically.
"I'm going to check the match ups online." Mat said as he got up, then went to the computer.
Mat checked for their second round pairing, and was shocked to see who they'll be playing, Jason took notice of his shock, and snapped Mat back to reality.
"Mat what's wrong?" Jason asked.
"You wont believe who we're facing." Mat said suddenly.
"Oh yeah, who?" Alan asked.
"Team strike shadow." Mat said slowly.
Nigitta MESSEEJI that's rising hope
Yuruganai sekai hijou na genjou tsuzuku kabe wa nanjuusou?
IMEEJI toori nanka ja nai shizuka ni sawagi dashita honnou
Meiro mitai ikitomari nanda mou shikou wa DISUTOOSHON
Youshanai ne itsunomani miushinatta RUUTO, abaredasu
pay attention! Hey what is it?
watch your step now! Joushiki nanka iranai
are you serious!? no no no, don't worry 1,2,3
Fukikaesu shinzou no RIZUMU
Shikai mada kuranderu soredemo ikanakucha
Kimi ga shinjiteru boku wo uragiru wake ni ikanai tsuyoku KURAKUSHON ga naru
Kodoku na mama toki ga tattatte nigeru koto oboetatte
Atarashii kyou ga kichau kedo
Kono negai tatoe mahou ga nakutatte kanaenakya, chikatta
Boku wa kimi to mada mitai mirai arunda yo
Nakisou demo kuyashikute mo tomatte irarenai
Nigitta MESSEEJI that's rising hope
DEMO KEDO non stop de gan gan semaru hard way
where's the solution!? Uchinome sarete mo
get up! come on! and hurry up! come on!
Sonna son na jikan nara sugusama gomibako
Koukai nante chirihokori douzen saa 2 step OK shouting OK yokubari asobase
Kahi sanpi mo zenbu boku no mono tobase shinzou no ARUGORIZUMU
Hora mamoritai'n datte boku no koe ga denpa shita
Iron hanron wa yurusu kedo kono omoi wa fuyoui ni kagaku dekinai deshou?
Kiite yo tadoritsuita seikai iwanakucha
Kimi ga kureru omoi no zenbu wo shinjite ikeru
Sore ga uso ga douka nante wakaranakute mo ii
Dareka ga shimesu mihon tte nandakke futsuu no ai tte nandakke
Boku wa kyou mo boku ni toikakeru
Toikakeru tabi te ni ireru no wa kawaranai shinjitsu
"Boku wa iranai mada mitai mirai ga aru kara"
Kodoku nanka wa kiete naku natte nigeru koto iya ni natte
Atarashii kyou wo sagasunda yo
Kono negai tatoe mahou ga nakutatte kanaenakya chikatta
Boku to kimi de tsukureru mirai nara mou chikai
Boku no migite kimi no hidarite sotto tsunaide
Nigitta MESSEEJI that's rising hope
Hanasanai kara that's rising hope
"Strike Shadow, are you sure?" Alan asked.
"Yep, we're facing the american champion team, there's no way we'll get passed them." Mat defeatedly stated.
"Well, we don't know that until we try." Alan informed.
"Says you, just because you have that power, doesn't mean we'll win this match-up." Mat retorted.
"Let's finish our decks for now, and then we'll fight to the best of our abilities." Jason offered.
The three of them finished their decks, then proceeded to the arena that they were assigned. Once there, they immediately went to their dugout to rejoice in the calm before the storm.
"Hello everyone, I'm M.C Seyia, and today its Strike Shadow vs Knightly Order, the two teams are both powerful. The first fight will begin right after the meet and greet." The announcer stated.
The crowed was roaring with cheers, and some of the women in the audience have t-shirts with Isaac's face on them, while the guys have either Teressa or Sakura on the front. Alan and Isaac walked up to the center of the field, and shook the other's hand.
"Just so you know, you don't scare me." Alan informed Isaac.
"Oh, and why is that?" Isaac asked.
"You're not the only one with the power to see the cards." Alan smiled as his eyes started to glow.
"You are just like a weak Charizard, showing off its flames before it actually fights." Isaac sighed.
"While we're on that subject, even a Pikachu can beat a Groudon if its skilled enough." Alan countered.
"I doubt we'll fight, but if Destiny permits it, I will destroy you." Isaac said to change the subject
"Well we'll see about that." Alan said as the glow in his eyes intensified..
Isaac could sense a raging wind swirling around Alan, and Alan sensed a ferocious lightning aura pulse around Isaac. Both fighters returned to their teams, then the referee raised both his arms.
"The first fight of this match-up Mat vs Sakura!" The referee informed.
With Knightly Order:
"Mat, good luck." Jason stated.
"Thanks." Mat said as he got up, then walked out of the dugout.
Mat and Sakura walked up to the mf system at the same time.
"You use Gold Paladin like me, I wonder which of us has mastered it better." Mat casually stated.
"The answer to that question is simple, but let's let the cards decide on that." Sakura stated.
The mf system activated, so the fighters set their fields up respectively.
"Begin the match!" The referee exclaimed.
"Stand up, my vanguard!" Both fighters yelled.
The motion figure system glew gold, and transported the fighters to Cray, more importantly, a plateau that had vegetation growing over the entire area, and the sky was crystal clear.
"Coronagal Liberator (5000)!" Both fighters revealed.
Mat and Sakura became identical blue dogs with a dagger in their respective mouths.
"A liberator legion deck like mine." Mat thought.
"I draw, and ride Josephus (7000), Coronagal moves." Sakura informed.
Sakura's vanguard evolved into a man with green armor and gold chain mail. His helmet has the same look as his chain mail, and he carries a sickle. The blue dog appeared behind him.
"I end my turn." Sakura informed.
Mat - Sakura
5 - hand - 5
0 - damage - 0
0 - soul - 0
0 - counterblast - 0
Empty, empty - empty, empty
Empty, Coronagal Liberator - Fast Chase Liberator Josephus, Coronagal Liberator
Empty, empty - empty, empty
"Draw, I ride Little Liberator Marron (7000), Coronagal moves." Mat informed.
Mat's vanguard evolved into a blond haired boy in a gold librarian outfit. His blond hair quickly turned to dark brown as Mat took over. The blue dog appeared behind him.
"Coronagal boosts, Marron attacks (12000)!" Mat declared.
"I don't guard." Sakura decided.
"Drive check (Solitary Liberator Gancelot - no trigger)." Mat revealed.
Marron opened up his book, then generated lightning, and blasted Josephus.
"Damage check (Physical Force Liberator Zorron - no trigger)." Sakura revealed.
"I end my turn." Mat informed.
Mat - Sakura
6 - hand - 5
0 - damage - 1
0 - soul - 0
0 - counterblast - 0
Empty, empty - empty, empty
Coronagal Liberator, Little Liberator Marron - Fast Chase Liberator Josephus, Coronagal Liberator
Empty, empty - empty, empty
"Draw, and ride Liberator of Oath Aglovale (9000!" Sakura declared.
Sakura's vanguard evolved into a knight covered in gold armor with a sword blue flames, a hoodie covers his head.
"I call a second Liberator of Oath Aglovale (9000), and Bruno (7000)!" Sakura added.
A second green haired man in gold armor, and a brown haired boy in blue and gold silk appeared on the field. The bow holds a bow and arrow, while the man holds a blue sword.
"Counterblast, and I check the top 3 cards of my deck for a Gold Paladin Liberator to call...and another Bruno (7000) comes to join us, the first Bruno gets 3000 power (10000)!" Sakura informed.
"She set up her field perfectly, I might be in trouble." Mat thought.
"Bruno boosts, go Aglovale (19000)!" Sakura declared.
"I don't guard." Mat informed.
The knight raced thought the field while his sword was at arms length. He slashed the librarian suited boy.
"Damage check (Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - no trigger)." Mat revealed.
"Coronagal boosts, my vanguard attacks (14000)!" Sakura declared.
"I don't guard." Mat decided.
"Drive check (Steel Edge Liberator Aruria - critical trigger) all effects to my vanguard (19000, 2 critical) Sakura revealed.
The orange haired Aglovale jumped in the air, then focused the sword, and created a hurricane of Blue flames that swallowed Marron.
"Damage check (Little Liberator Marron - no trigger), second check (Naapgal Liberator - heal trigger) that's 5000 to my vanguard (12000), and I recover 1." Mat revealed.
"I end my turn." Sakura informed.
Mat - Sakura
6 - hand - 4
2 - damage - 1
0 - soul - 1
0 - counterblast - 1
Empty, empty - Liberator of Oath Aglovale, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator, Little Liberator Marron - Liberator of Oath Aglovale, Coronagal Liberator
Empty, empty - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"Draw, and I ride Liberator of Dignity Elidos (9000)!" Mat declared.
Mat's vanguard was trapped by golden light; from said light, an elvish warrior with silver hair and golden armor appeared on the battlefield.
"I call Liberator Lawful Trumpeter (9000), and May Rain Liberator Bruno (7000)!" Mat informed.
A silver haired man in gold and green armor appeared next to the elvish knight. He wields a golden trumpet in one hand, and a battle-flag in the other. A halo can be seen on the back of his head. Behind him, a brown haired boy in blue and golden clothing appeared; he holds a bow and arrow in his hands.
"With support from Bruno, Lawful trumpeter attacks your rearguard Aglovale (16000)!" Mat decided.
"I don't guard." Sakura informed.
Lawful Trumpeter raised his flag to arms length, then he jumped in the air. His graceful flying made it look like he was gliding on the air, then he struck the rearguard twin of the vanguard.
"Coronagal boosts, Elidos attacks your vanguard (14000)!" Mat declared.
"I don't guard that." Sakura decided.
"Drive check (May Rain Liberator Bruno - no trigger)!" Mat revealed.
The elvish knight raised his sword in the two handed rip, then sliced the air open. The shock-wave his Aglovale right in the chest.
"Damage check (Liberator Lucky Charmy - draw trigger) power to my vanguard, and I draw." Sakura informed.
"I end my turn." Mat decided.
Mat - Sakura
5 - hand - 5
2 - damage - 2
1 - soul - 1
0 - counterblast - 1
Empty, empty - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator - Liberator of Dignity Elidos - Liberator of Oath Aglovale, Coronagal Liberator
May Rain Liberator Bruno, Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"Stand and draw." Sakura declared.
"This game is pretty even." Jason commented.
"Yeah, but it's not over yet, and it feels like there's two outcomes here." Alan squinted his eyes.
"What do you mean?" Jason asked.
"Either Mat will win on his turn after Break riding, or Sakura will win the turn after that." Alan answered.
"Fred from solitary upon your golden wings, I ride Solitary Liberator Gancelot (11000)!" Sakura informed.
Another casing of gold light appeared, and from it, a single knight riding a Pegasus appeared, he looks of elvish decent, and his armor, as well as his steed's armor are both gold.
"I call Phallon (9000)!" Sakura informed.
A green haired knight appeared on the battlefield, he wears gold and blue armor, and wields a sword mixed between a cutlass, and long sword.
"With support from Coronagal, Gancelot is charging your vanguard, and because that's the case, he gets a bonus 2000 power (18000)!" Sakura declared.
"I nullify it with Mark (perfect guard)!" Mat countered.
"What!?" A collective amount of the audience asked.
"I see, he's setting up for his finishing move early." Alan explained.
"That means there's 3 cards in his drop zone right now, I doubt she'll let a fourth one through." Jason stated.
"Twin drive (Liberator of Ambition Asus - critical trigger) I give all effects to Phallon (14000, 2 critical), second check (Liberator of Holy Tree Elkia - heal trigger) power to Phallon (19000), and I recover 1." Sakura revealed.
Gancelot rode his Pegasus into battle. He rose his sword to arms length as the horse was charging in, but a blue haired knight in red armor blocked the attack.
"With support from Bruno, Phallon attacks, he gets 3000 power thanks to his skill (29000, 2 critical)!" Sakura declared.
"I don't guard." Mat informed.
The green haired knight slashed Elidos in the chest with his sword.
"Damage check (Liberator of Dignity Elidos - no trigger), second check (Liberator Lucky Charmy - draw trigger) the power to my vanguard (14000), and I draw." Mat revealed.
"I end my turn." Sakura informed
Mat - Sakura
4 - hand - 6
4 - damage - 2
1 - soul - 2
0 - counterblast - 0
Empty, empty - Liberator of Royalty Phallon, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator, Liberator of Dignity Elidos - Solitary Liberator Gancelot, Coronagal Liberator
May Rain Liberator Bruno, Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"If the boss of her deck is what I think it is, that perfect guard would've been useless." Mat thought as he drew.
"A golden light of hope shines down. Bring that hope to his battlefield, I ride! Solitary Liberator Gancelot (11000)!" Mat declared.
Mat's vanguard evolved into an exact replica of Sakura's current vanguard.
"I call Marron (7000)!" Mat informed.
A yellow haired boy in a golden librarian outfit appeared on the battlefield.
"Marron attacks Phallon (10000)!" Mat declared.
I don't guard." Sakura smiled.
The boy opened his book, then lightning surged from it, and decimated Phallon.
"Okay, she has both Phallon and Aglovale in her drop zone, I have to keep this pressure up." Mat thought.
"I wonder what he's up to, no matter, this fight is mine." Sakura thought.
"With support from Coronagal, Gancelot attacks your vanguard (18000)!" Mat declared.
"Eldol will nullify that (perfect defense)!" Sakura countered.
"Twin drive (Naapgal Liberator - heal trigger) power to Lawful Trumpeter (14000), and I recover my other Naapgal, second check (Steel Edge Liberator Aurira - critical trigger) I give all effects to Lawful Trumpeter (19000, 2 critical)." Mat revealed.
Mat's Gancelot charged at Sakura's but a knight with gold and blue armor, who wears a gold crown blocked the attack.
"Bruno boosts, go Lawful Trumpeter (26000)!" Mat declared.
"I don't guard." Sakura called out.
Lawful Trumpeter raised his battle-flag to arm's length as he flew through the battlefield, and slashed Gancelot
"Damage check (Solitary Liberator Gancelot - no trigger), second check (Physical Force Liberator Zorron - no trigger)." Sakura revealed.
"I end my turn." Mat informed.
Mat - Sakura
5 - hand - 4
3 - damage - 4
2 - soul - 2
0 - counterblast - 0
Empty, Little Liberator Marron - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator, Solitary Liberator Gancelot - Solitary Liberator Gancelot, Coronagal Liberator
May Rain Liberator Bruno, Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - empty, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"Stand and draw!" Sakura declared.
"Its fine, let's see, I have 3 damage, nothing to worry about." Mat thought.
"Stand and draw!" Sakura called out.
"Her field is almost full, and with that legion skill, im doomed." Mat thought.
"Flame who's color represents bonds, flare up and share with me that strength! Break ride Bluish Flame Liberator, Prominence Glare! (11000)!" Sakura announced
It was like a bombshell exploded on the field, blue flames roared everywhere, and from that explosion, a golden dragon that resonated blue flames appeared on the battlefield.
"I don't believe it vanguard fans, the legendary unit used by the former European Champion, Olivier Gaillard, is here!" Seiya telegraphed.
"Breaking Shining Wing! My vanguard gets 10000 power (21000), then 5000 power Coronagal (10000), and both Bruno (12000)!" Sakura informed.
"Well, this'll be trouble." Mat thought.
"i call Lawful Trumpeter (9000)!" Sakura informed.
"Seek Mate! Inferno of bonds, seep forth towards those who posses your embers and gather them together as one! Together, purge the darkness with the light of your flames! Legion!"
The four card from Sakura's drop zone flew into the deck, then a copy of Liberator of Destiny Aglovale came out of her deck, flew into her hand, then she placed it next to the dragon.
"There it is, the gold paladin legion that's almost impossible to fully protect against!" Seyia announced.
"Lawful Trumpeter's skill, I check the top 3 cards of my deck for a Gold Paladin Liberator, and call it...and Destiny Aglovale is the winner (9000), and this triggers Coronagal's skill, 3000 power (13000), then both Bruno use the same skill (Bruno 1&2: 15000)! Finally, Aglovale lets me me check the top 5 cards of the deck for a Bluish Flame unit, and add it to my hand...and this card is the winner." Sakura revealed.
Top card: Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Glare: no trigger
"When the flames of bonds across time meet, they evolve to create an explosive force! Explosion Blue! (Prominence Glare 2 critical)" Sakura declared.
"What does that skill do?" Jason asked.
"Counterblast 1, and discard a Bluish Flame unit from your hand, your vanguard gets plus 1 critical and the ability to keep grade 1 or higher units from coming on to the field to defend." Alan explained.
"Coronagal boosts, go Legion attack (43000)!" Sakura declared.
"I don't guard." Mat informed.
"Twin drive (Fast Chase Liberator Josephus - no trigger), second check (Armed Liberator Gwydion - draw trigger) the power to the rearguard Aglovale (14000), and I draw." Sakura revealed.
Prominence Glare and Aglovale ascended into the air, then sent a huge burst of bluish flames, which bathed Gancelot.
"Damage check (Solitary Liberator Gancelot - no trigger), second check (Liberator Lucky Charmy - draw trigger) power to my vanguard (16000), and I draw." Mat revealed.
"Lucky for that draw trigger, his defense got a huge burst." Jason stated.
"He's not out of the woods yet." Alan stated.
"With support from Bruno, Aglovale attacks, and with a blueish flame vanguard, he gets 2000 power (21000)!" Sakura declared.
"Elkia will guard (26000)!" Mat countered.
"Bruno boosts, Lawful Trumpeter attacks (24000)!" Sakura declared.
"Asus will stop that (26000 defense)!" Mat countered.
"I end my turn." Sakura informed.
Mat - Sakura
4 - hand - 6
5 - damage - 4
2 - soul - 2
0 - counterblast - 1
Empty, Little Liberator Marron - Liberator Lawful Trumpeter, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator, Solitary Liberator Gancelot - Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Glare/Liberator of Destiny Aglovale, Coronagal Liberator
May Rain Liberator Bruno, Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - Liberator of Destiny Aglovale, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"Stand and draw!" Mat declared.
"If he doesn't beat me this turn, he'll lose next turn." Sakura thought.
"Avatar of divine heat, break the force of darkness that holds this place in ruins, I break ride! Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Core (11000)!" Mat declared.
Mat's vanguard was swallowed by bluish flames, and from the flames, a dragon in the same gold armor as Percival appeared in place of Gancelot.
"I don't believe it, another ace of Olivier Gaillard has graced it's presence onto the battlefield!" Seyia exclaimed.
"Breaking Shining Wing! 10000 power to Core (21000), 5000 to Marron (12000), 5000 to Coronagal (10000), and 5000 to Lawful Trumpeter (14000), and Seek mate!" Mat exclaimed.
Two Naapgal's, Mark, and Marron went back into the deck, then a copy of Aglovale appeared from the deck, and into Mat' hand.
"Become a beacon of hope, and save the fallen light, legion!" Mat exclaimed.
"Then Lawful Trumpeter's skill." Sakura thought.
"I activate Lawful Trumpeter's ability, I check the top 3 cards of the deck for a Liberator to call, and here he is!" Mat revealed.
Top Card: Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Core: no trigger
"When a unit is called to rearguard, Coronagal gets 3000 power (13000), Bruno has the same skill (10000), and unlike your legion, my vanguard gets 3000 power, and 1 critical for a persona call (24000, 2 critical)!" Mat explained.
"What's he up to?" Sakura thought.
"Prominence Core and Marron switch, then with my vanguard's skill, counterblast, and I sacrifice Prominence Core to look at the top 3 cards of my deck for another Liberator, and this is the lucky winner." Mat revealed.
Top card: Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Core: no trigger
"Persona Flamblue Linkage, Coronagal (16000), Bruno (13000), and my vanguard (27000, 3 critical)!" Mat explained.
"His formation is powerful from the back row only, so that's why he replaced a grade 3 with another 1." Sakura thought.
"Coronagal boosts, go Legion attack (51000)!" Mat declared.
"Eldol will nullify that (perfect guard)." Sakura countered.
"Twin drive (Naapgal Liberator - heal trigger) power to my rearguard Prominence Core (16000), and I recover 1, second check (Liberator of Dignity Elidos - no trigger)." Mat revealed.
The two knights placed their hands next to each other, and created a surge of blue fire, but a gold crowned knight blocked the attempt.
"I have 2 attacks left, both of which are powerful, there's no way she can block them both." Mat thought.
"This battle is over." Isaac said suddenly.
"What!?" Preston asked.
"Sakura has enough in her hand to block 1 attack, and the top card of her deck is a heal trigger." Isaac informed.
"Go Lawful Trumpeter (30000)!" Mat declared.
The lone warrior raised his flash, then slashed Prominence Glare
"Damage check (Liberator of Holy Tree Elkia - heal trigger) power to my vanguard, and I recover 1." Sakura revealed.
"With support from Marron, Prominence Core (31000)!" Mat declared.
"Asus and Elkia will guard (36000)!" Sakura countered.
"I end my turn." Mat informed.
Mat - Sakura
5 - hand - 2
4 - damage - 4
3 - soul - 2
1 - counterblast - 0
Little Liberator Marron, Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Core - Liberator Lawful Trumpeter, May Rain Liberator Bruno
Coronagal Liberator, Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Core/Liberator of Oath Aglovale - Bluish Flame Liberator Prominence Glare/Liberator of Destiny Aglovale - Coronagal Liberator
May Rain Liberator Bruno, Liberator Lawful Trumpeter - Liberator of Destiny Aglovale, May Rain Liberator Bruno
"Final turn!" Sakura announced as she drew.
"This is going to be messy." Alan thought.
"Explosion Blue, counterblast, I discard this Prominence Glare, my vanguard gets plus 1 critical (2 critical)." Sakura declared.
"Here we go." Mat thought.
"Legion attack (26000)!" Sakura declared.
"I don't guard." Mat informed.
"Twin drive (Liberator of Ambition Asus - critical trigger) power to Aglovale (14000), and the critical to my vanguard (3 critical), second check (Liberator of Destiny Aglovale - no trigger)." Sakura revealed.
The two knights harmonized their weapons with each other, then blue flames hurdled their way to Core and the past version of Aglovale...the attack seared both of them
"Damage check (Halo Liberator Mark - no trigger), second check (Halo Liberator Mark - no trigger)." Mat revealed.
The units all faded from the battlefield, as the flames engulfed Mat's vanguard.
"Winner of the first battle, Sakura Verde!" The referee informed.
"Incredible fight from both players. Even the fans are excited." Seyia announced
The crowd roared in applause as Sakura and Mat cleaned their cards, and shook the other's hand.
"Thanks for the match." Mat smiled.
"You too, hope you grow more powerful." Sakura stated, then walked back to her teammates.
Mat returned to his team's dugout in sadness for his own loss.
"Sorry guys, I couldn't get the win we needed." Mat stated.
"Don't worry about it, if I'm able to win, then Jason'll win for sure." Alan informed.
"Right, I forgot about his break ride skill making Gust Blaster the most powerful attack, and unarguable status." Mat thought.
"For the next fight, Isaac Barrett vs Alan Marcus!" Seiya read off his transcript.
"Alright, I can't hold back against him." Alan thought as his eyes started glowing.
"He may be as free as the wind, but its destiny for my victory." Isaac thought as he got up.
Sakura: well, I wasn't expecting him to have that clan
Isaac: it matters not that he wields the Royal Paladin dispatched group, its destiny for me to win.
Alan: you won't break my wind, Bright Blue Sky that guides faith and sins alike, break the morals of fools that believe in darkness!
Tom: well, this match up is...interesting. next time: Lightning In the Skies.
Mat&Jason: when did he get that unit!?