Phantom's Requiem

Chapter 18

Victor

"The real battle… begins now!" Fire blazing in his steel gray eyes, Yuto had just summoned both Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon and its evolution, Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon, albeit with the latter unable to use its effects.

"I activate the effect of Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon! By detaching one Overlay Unit, until the End Phase, Raikiri the Rain Shower loses half of its ATK, and Dark Rebellion gains that ATK! I'm using its effect twice! Treason Discharge!" Dark Rebellion's wings began to expand, releasing violet lightning, electrocuted Raikiri and reducing its ATK.

Blackwing – Raikiri the Rain Shower ATK: 2600 / 2 = 1300 / 2 = 750

Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK: 2500 + 1300 = 3800 + 750 = 4550

"Battle! Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon attacks Raikiri the Rain Shower! Requistic Disaster Disobey!" In a breathtaking display, the majestic black dragon soared into the sky, as its wings filled with images reminiscent of stained glass windows, diving back down to the ground and charging at Crow's monster at top speed.

'Since I attacked with Dark Requiem first, Crow has to decide whether to negate the attack with his Blade Shade Trap Card, while being left open to a follow-up attack from Dark Rebellion, or risk being eliminated if I attack Blizzard the Far North.'

"Grr… I activate Blade Shade's effect! Your monster's attack is negated, and you take 500 damage!"

Yuto LP: 2300 – 500 = 1800

"I thought you'd do that. Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon! Attack Raikiri! Revolt of the LightningDISOBEY!" Dark Rebellion then surrounded itself with the same purple electricity as it used to sap Raikiri's ATK, dashing toward its foe, impaling with the blades on its jaws.

"I activate another Trap! Black Feather Hope! By paying half of my Life Points, I take no damage from this battle!"

Crow LP: 4000 / 2 = 2000

"Damn. You're persistent. Turn end."

Turn 7: Crow

Crow LP/Hand: 2000/1

Shinji LP/Hand: 4000 / 4

Yuto LP/Hand: 1800/0

"I draw! I switch Blizzard the Far North to Defense Mode! Then I Set a Monster! Turn end!"

Turn 8: Shinji

Crow LP/Hand: 2000/1

Shinji LP/Hand: 4000 / 4

Yuto LP/Hand: 1800/0

"I draw! Just like last turn, I'll use my Bullseyes to inflict 600 damage to Yuto and end my turn!"

Turn 9: Yuto

Crow LP/Hand: 2000/1

Shinji LP/Hand: 4000 / 5

Yuto LP/Hand: 1200/0

'I have to eliminate one of them soon. On one hand, Crow is the larger threat so far. I wouldn't be surprised if he still has more up his sleeve, and is just using that defensive move as a feint. On the other hand, if Shinji isn't dealt with, two turns from now, his Battlewasps will have get rid of the rest of my Life Points with their continuous 600 points of burn damage. I'll need a miracle at this rate.'

"It's my turn… DRAW!" Flipping the card over, Yuto smiled at what he'd drawn.

'Xyz Treasure Ticket? Perfect.'

"I activate the Spell Card Xyz Treasure Ticket! With this card, I choose an Xyz Monster on the field, and draw cards equal to its Rank!"

Xyz Treasure Ticket

Normal Spell Card

Target 1 Rank 4 or lower Xyz Monster you control; draw cards equal to its Rank.

"The Monster I choose is Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, allowing me to draw four cards! Next, I Pendulum Summon the Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon I drew using this effect!" Feeling his chest tighten, he grit his teeth, doing his best to ignore it.

"N-Next, I activate the Spell C-card... The Phantom Knights' Possession, giving Dark Rebellion a Level equal to Odd-Eyes' Level. Then, using these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network!" Panting heavily, with his vision blurred, he began the chant for the monster that represented the culmination of his and Yuya's power.

"Dragon of dual colored eyes! Unleash that black scale of wrath, and eradicate all opposing enemies! Xyz Summon! Come forth, Rank 7! Dragon with eyes of rage! Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon!" A flash of lightning. A pulse. A heartbeat. A shadow. A scream.

"GYAAAAAAHHHHHH!" Darkness washing over him, he could barely hold cling to consciousness. Everything going dark, he could barely hear himself declare "Overlord Howling."

"Yuto…"

Blackwing – Bora the Spear ATK: 1700

Blackwing – Blizzard the Far North ATK: 1300

Battlewasp – Pin the Bullseye ATK: 200 (x3)

Total ATK: 3600

Crow LP: 2000 – 3000 = 0

Shinji LP: 4000 – 600 = 3400

Yuto LP: 1800

Crow: Eliminated


The rest of the Lancers looked on in horror at Yuto's body, slumped over in his D-Wheel. Had the tournament staff not stopped it, it would've crashed.

Yuzu clasped her hands over her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes. First Gongenzaka, and now this. The wetness began to run down her cheeks, desperately wishing that she were back in Standard with Yuya and Gongenzaka. Wishing that things were like before, with the three of them smiling together.

However, unbeknownst to either her or the other Lancers, Yugo never saw the end of the match. He lie face-down on the floor. His hand outstretched towards Clear Wing.


Review Response Corner

Ulrich362's Review: Well then... Yuto having both his dragons out will definitely help him in this duel. It won't be a guaranteed victory by any means but it will absolutely come in handy. As for failing to deliver don't worry about that, like I said before update when you can. Hopefully Yuto and Yuya can figure out a way to turn things around though I have a bad feeling this duel is only getting started. Awesome chapter, looking forward to the update.

My Response

Here's the update!

(Couldn't really respond to the earlier parts, for obvious reasons.)

Slimslam's Review: I know when someone is holding back and you'll never be able to call your self a true duelist if you hold back. so you hold back and never call your self a true duelist or go all out and show me why you should be holder of this rare peace of art you call a book the choice is yours. Done And Done Bring On The Next p.s. sorry if I sounded a bit rude but in all the beast chapter so far

My Responses

1.) Hey, if I give it my all, you'd better give it yours, too!

2.) It's all good. I didn't think you sounded rude.

Digital Christian's Review: Yuya and Yuto will probably defeat Shinji first, and keep up the good work.

My Responses

1.) Your expectations have been subverted. Not the reason I did that, though. I was actually considering Crow being the one who would be eliminated since chapter 16.

2.) Update's here.