Chapter Twenty-Five: The King and The Tyrant
Here you are, readers, Day 4, and with it comes a new chapter. Enjoy!
"I can't lose this match, I won't, it will be Team Starblade that moves on to the finals and faces Team Trinovol," Nathan said to himself as he walked up the stadium, right across from him, he saw King walking up.
"This will be it, the final match of the Interblock semi-finals, and what a match it is, a battle between leaders, from Team Starblade, we have the wielder of the Astral Villainy clan, Nathan Packard, and from Team Zenith, we have the son of the wealthy businessman, King Truman!" Joshua exclaimed. "The team that wins this fight will go on to the finals and face off against Team Trinovol, the only question is which team will it be!"
"I'm glad to see you've made it this far, Nathan, but this is the end of the line for you, remember what I told you that day you beat Zachary, I'll defeat and humiliate you before the entire country," King said.
"Whatever King, that threat doesn't phase me one bit," Nathan plainly responded.
"I bet it would work on that fool, wait, what was her name again," King said, putting his finger on his chin, pretending to think. "Oh yeah, now I remember, Emily,"
Nathan tensed up. "Shut your trap, I won't let you badmouth her," he said, his tone a lot more hostile than before.
"I see, he may act calm, but all I have to do is insult Emily in order to rile him up, she must mean a lot to him, it's so ridiculous it's hysterical," King thought.
"Nathan, Nathan, go, Nathan!" Dante and Sonia exclaimed as they watched their brother prepare.
"Dad, Kristi!" Leroy exclaimed. Anthony and Kristi turned to see Leroy and Andrea walking to them.
"Hey there, congrats Leroy and Andrea, your team is going to the finals," Kristi said as she noticed something. "Wait, where's Joel?"
"He's sitting with his parents and Tommy," Andrea replied as she and Leroy sat down.
"You've done great during this tournament, I'm very proud of you, Leroy, I know your mother would be proud too," Anthony said.
"Thanks, Dad," Leroy smiled as he then looked down. "C'mon Nathan, win this so we can fight in the finals,"
"You think he'll be fine, Alistar?" Dwight asked. "King's a strong fighter, this isn't going to be easy for him,"
"I don't think he would want it any other way," Alistar replied. "Nathan wants King to try his very best, it'll only make it sweeter when he wins,"
"You ready for this, King, I'm going to win," Nathan said.
"That's what I should be saying to you," King said back.
"Fighters ready, and, begin!"
"Stand up my, Vanguard!"
"Starforce Dragon, Yalto!" Nathan exclaimed.
Starforce Dragon, Yalto
Grade 0, Power: 5000
"Guidepost Sage, Elron!" King exclaimed.
Guidepost Sage, Elron
Grade 0, Power: 5000
As the two of them stood up their starting units, the Holo-Fight System activated, soon the area around them changed, in seconds, they were standing on the top of a castle, the castle was a beautiful shade of blue, with many decorative jewels engraved into its towers, below the castle was a beautiful view of other, smaller buildings, right beside the boys, their starting units materialized.
"Wow, so this is Astral Villainy," King said with a slight tone of wonder.
"It is, it'll be the last clan you fight in this tournament," Nathan said. "I'll go first,"
Turn 1: Hand[Nathan(5), King(5)]
"Draw, I ride Mischievous Cadet, Docx!"
Mischievous Cadet, Docx
Grade 1, Power: 7000
"Yalto moves down, I end my turn,"
Nathan
[R] [Mischievous Cadet, Docx (1)] [R]
[R] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
[R] [R] [R]
Turn 2: Hand[Nathan(5), King(5)]
"Draw, I ride Swordsman of Light, Junos!"
Swordsman of Light, Junos
Grade 1, Power: 7000
"Elron moves down, I don't call any cards to rear-guard, with a boost from Elron, Junos attacks the vanguard!"
(7000+5000=12000)
"No guard,"
"Drive check,"
[Drive Check - Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl(G2)]
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Crimson Star Dragon, Beta(G2)]
Damage: [Nathan(1), King(0)]
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[R] [Mischievous Cadet, Docx (1)] [R]
[R] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[R] [Swordsman of Light, Junos (1)] [R]
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
Turn 3: Hand[Nathan(5), King(6)]
"Draw, I ride Star Commander, Reio!"
Star Commander, Reio
Grade 2, Power: 9000
"I call Dark Star Gunner, Dark Star takes aim at your vanguard!"
(9000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Yalto, Reio attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+5000=14000)
"I don't guard,"
"Drive check,"
[Drive Check - Star of Demise, Omar(G1)]
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Emit Hammer Dragon(G3)]
Damage: [Nathan(1), King(1)]
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Dark Star Gunner (2)] [Star Commander, Reio (1)] [R]
[R] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[R] [Swordsman of Light, Junos (1)] [R]
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
Turn 4: Hand[Nathan(5), King(5)]
"Stand and draw, I ride Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl!"
Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl
Grade 2, Power: 9000
"I call Rotary Sage, Belk, Belk attacks Dark Star!"
(9000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Elron, Grawl attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+5000=14000)
"No guard,"
"Drive check,"
[Drive Check - Gliding Eagle (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, draw, the power goes to my vanguard!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Dark Cosmos Assailant(G3)]
Damage: [Nathan(2), King(1)]
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Dark Star Gunner (2)] [Star Commander, Reio (1)] [R]
[R] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[Rotary Sage, Belk (2)] [Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl (1)] [R]
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
Turn 5: Hand[Nathan(4), King(6)]
"Stand and draw, this game has been going pretty slow, it's time to speed it up," Nathan said as he raised a card into the air. "Incarnation of villainy, descend and strike fear into the hearts of your foes! I ride! Villainous Tyrant, Astorias!"
Villainous Tyrant, Astorias
Grade 3, Power: 11000
"I call Star of Demise, Omar, with Omar's Mischief, I draw and 2000 power, with a boost from Omar, Dark Star attacks the vanguard, with Dark Star's Mischief, I draw and soulcharge!"
(9000+10000=19000)
"No guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - King's Adjutant Knight, Galehaut(G3)]
Damage: [Nathan(2), King(2)]
"With a boost from Yalto, Astorias attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+5000=16000)
"No guard,"
"Twin drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Star Shield Guardian, Void(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Megaship Technician, Riley(G2)]
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Remedy Angel (Heal Trigger)]
"I got a heal trigger, one damage recovered, the power goes to my vanguard!"
Damage: [Nathan(2), King(2)]
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Dark Star Gunner (2)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [R]
[Star of Demise, Omar (2)] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[Rotary Sage, Belk (2)] [Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl (1)] [R]
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
Turn 6: Hand[Nathan(7), King(6)]
"Stand and draw, tell me, Nathan, do you think you can beat me?" King asked.
"What kind of question is that, of course I can beat you, that's what I told you on that day," Nathan replied. "I can't afford to lose to you, I'm fighting for myself and my siblings,"
"Your siblings, why are you fighting for them, isn't that the job of your parents?" King genuinely asked.
"My parents died in an accident, putting my siblings and me into poverty, I'm fighting today so that we can have a better future," Nathan replied.
To his complete surprise, King began laughing. "You too, that's pretty much what Emily said, I guess it's true what they say, weak minds think alike, but I'll cut you some slack, Emily is a much bigger loser since she still has parents,"
"You shut up, we're not weak, and Emily is not a loser!" Nathan exclaimed impatiently. "Now get on with your turn!"
"Ooh, snappy comeback, alright then, prepare yourself, Nathan," King said as he raised a card into the air. "Enter the fray, leader of the royal forces, eliminate any fool who dare oppose you! I ride! Luminous Light King of Knights, Alfred Oath!"
Luminous Light King of Knights, Alfred Oath
Grade 3, Power: 11000
"I use the skill of Alfred Oath, superior call Swordsman of Light, Junos and Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl, with both of their skills, add 5000 power to each of them, now I liberate the generation zone," King said. "Generation Stride! Holy Dragon, Legit Sword Dragon!"
Holy Dragon, Legit Sword Dragon
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"I use the skill of Legit Sword, superior call Swordsman of Light, Blaster Rapier Laura, add 2000 power to her, with a boost from Laura, Belk attacks Dark Star!"
(9000+9000=18000)
"No guard, Dark Star retreats,"
"With a boost from Elron, Legit Sword attacks the vanguard!"
(26000+5000=31000)
"No guard,"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Little Tactician, Marron(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Energetic Knight, Romus(G2)]
[Drive Check #3 - Knight of Benevolence, Kay(G1)]
"Seriously, I didn't pull a trigger, no worries though,"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Asteroid Chaser, Nevin(G1)]
Damage: [Nathan(3), King(2)]
"With a boost from Junos, Grawl attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+5000+7000+5000=26000)
"I guard with two cards!"
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[R] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [R]
[Star of Demise, Omar (2)] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [R]
King
[Rotary Sage, Belk (2)] [Luminous Light Kings of Knights, Alfred Oath (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Blaster Axe Grawl (3)]
[Swordsman of Light, Blaster Rapier Laura (2)] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Junos (3)]
Turn 7: Hand[Nathan(5), King(7)]
"Stand and draw, alright, liberating the generation zone," Nathan said. "My enemies stand strong before me, dragon of the sky, move with the speed of a shooting star and wipe them all out! Generation Stride! Shooting Star Dragon, Blasmos!"
Shooting Star Dragon, Blasmos
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, Laura retreats, superior call Black Comet Dragon, Zeigun to my back row, add 3000 power to Zeigun, Zeigun then moves up, I use Zeigun's skill, superior call Astral Sergeant, Miko, with Miko's skill, add 2000 power to her and she can attack from the back row, I call Megaship Technician, Riley, Miko attacks Grawl!"
(9000+2000=11000)
"I guard,"
"Now Zeigun attacks Grawl!"
(9000+3000=12000)
"I don't guard, Grawl retreats,"
"With a boost from Yalto, Blasmos attacks the vanguard, with the skill of Yalto, add 4000 power, then I use the skill of Blasmos!" Nathan exclaimed. "Superior call Nova Surge Wyvern and Star of Chaos, Heppi, add 5000 power to Heppi!"
(26000+9000=35000)
"No guard,"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Fallen Void Star, Ventorious(G3)]
[Drive Check #2 - Defiant Star, Radiant Glola(G2)]
[Drive Check #3 - Cosmo Star Scout, Maya (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, I draw, the power goes to Riley!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Star Hope Trumpeter(G2)]
Damage: [Nathan(3), King(3)]
"With a boost from Heppi, Nova Surge attacks the vanguard, with the skill of Nova Surge, add 5000 power!"
(10000+5000+7000+5000=27000)
"No guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Swordsman of Light, Picos(G3)]
Damage: [Nathan(3), King(4)]
"With a boost from Omar, Riley attacks the vanguard, with Omar's Mischief, I draw and add 2000 power to him, with Riley's skill, add 3000 power to him!"
(10000+5000+3000+8000+2000=28000)
"I guard with two cards, then I intercept with Belk!"
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Megaship Technician, Riley (2)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [Nova Surge Wyvern (3)]
[Star of Demise, Omar (2)] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [Star of Chaos, Heppi (3)]
King
[R] [Luminous Light Kings of Knights, Alfred Oath (1)] [R]
[R] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Junos (3)]
Turn 8: Hand[Nathan(9), King(4)]
"Stand and draw, you've gotten rid of three of my rear-guards, but after this turn, it'll be all back to normal, liberating the generation zone," King said. "Knight of the twin blades, let your divine light shine through as your foes fall at your sight! Generation Stride! Divine Knight of Twin Absolutes, Saint of Twin Sword!"
Divine Knight of Twin Absolutes, Saint of Twin Sword
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"I call Knight of the Gale, Hudiplus, with a boost from Elron, Saint of Twin Sword attacks the vanguard, skill of Saint of Twin Sword!" King exclaimed. "When he's boosted, I can superior two grade 2s to rear-guard, then I can add 5000 power to them for every card face up in my G zone, I superior call Blaster Blade and Swordsman of Light, Ahmes, since I have two cards face up in my G zone, add 10000 power to them both!"
(26000+5000=31000)
"Complete guard with Void!"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Bringer of Divine Grace, Epona(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Remedy Angel (Heal Trigger)]
"I got a heal trigger, I recover one damage, the power goes to Blaster Blade!"
[Drive Check #3 - Scion Rider (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, all effects to Blaster Blade, now with a boost from Junos, Ahmes attacks the vanguard, with the skill of Ahmes, add 2000 power to himself!"
(9000+10000+2000+7000=28000)
"I guard with two cards, Nova Surge intercepts!"
"With a boost from Hudiplus, Blaster Blade attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+10000+5000+5000+6000=35000)
"I don't guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check #1 - Villainous Tyrant, Astorias(G3)]
[Damage Check #2 - Mischievous Cadet, Docx(G1)]
Damage: [Nathan(5), King(3)]
"I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Megaship Technician, Riley (2)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [R]
[Star of Demise, Omar (2)] [Starforce Dragon, Yalto (1)] [Star of Chaos, Heppi (3)]
King
[Blaster Blade (2)] [Luminous Light Kings of Knights, Alfred Oath (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Ahmes (3)]
[Knight of the Gale, Hudiplus (2)] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Junos (3)]
Turn 9: Hand[Nathan(5), King(6)]
"Stand and draw, prepare yourself, King, you're about to fall prey to my finisher, liberating the generation zone," Nathan said. "Malicious beast that roams the cosmos, commit heinous crimes until the end of days! Generation Stride! Damnation Star Tiger, Tigaross!"
Damnation Star Tiger, Tigaross
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, Junos retreats, I superior call Villainous Tyrant, Astorias, add 3000 power to Astorias, Heppi retreats, Astorias moves up, now he attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+3000=14000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Omar, Riley attacks the vanguard, with Riley's skill, add 3000 power to him, but I can't use Omar's Mischief!"
(10000+8000+3000=21000)
"I don't guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Gliding Eagle (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, I draw, the power goes to my vanguard!"
Damage: [Nathan(5), King(4)]
"Tigaross now attacks the vanguard, skill of Tigaross!" Nathan exclaimed. "I send Yalto, Omar, and Astorias to my soul, then from the soul, I call Omar, Astorias, and Dark Star Gunner to the back row, then 10000 power is added to each of them, and they can attack from the back row!"
(26000)
"Complete guard with Bringer of Divine Grace, Epona!"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Futuristic Recovery, Vento (Heal Trigger)]
"A heal trigger, one damage recovered, the power goes to Astorias!"
[Drive Check #2 - Devious Protection, Nirva(G1)]
[Drive Check #3 - Sharpshoot Sniper, Vikar (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, all these effects go to Astorias as well!"
"With the skill of Epona, I countercharge," King said.
Damage: [Nathan(4), King(4)]
"Omar attacks Ahmes, with his Mischief, I draw and 2000 power is added to him!"
(8000+10000+2000=20000)
"I don't guard that one, Ahmes retreats,"
"Dark Star attacks the vanguard, with its Mischief, I draw, countercharge, and soulcharge!"
(9000+10000=19000)
"I guard,"
"This will finish it, Astorias attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+10000+10000=31000)
"You're wrong, it won't! Generation Guard! Holy Dragon, Laserguard Dragon!"
Holy Dragon, Laserguard Dragon
Grade 4, Shield: 15000
"With the skill of Laserguard, since I have a grade 2 rear-guard, add 5000 to its shield!" King exclaimed. "Then with the skill of Remedy Angel, bind it along with another heal trigger in my drop zone and countercharge,"
"Crap, I end my turn,"
Nathan
[Megaship Technician, Riley (2)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [R]
[Dark Star Gunner (2)] [Star of Demise, Omar (1)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (3)]
King
[Blaster Blade (2)] [Luminous Light Kings of Knights, Alfred Oath (1)] [R]
[Knight of the Gale, Hudiplus (2)] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [R]
Turn 10: Hand[Nathan(8), King(2)]
"Stand and draw, I must applaud you, Nathan," King said.
"Applaud me, what for?" Nathan asked suspiciously.
"Since the beginning of this tournament, nobody has brought me to a point where I feel like I must use my trump card, consider this an honor, here is the card that will defeat you, liberating the generation zone," King said as he dropped a grade 3 from his hand. "Powerful king of knights, mount your glorious steed and ride into battle, inspiring your forces, let the enemy stand in awe of your greatness! Generation Stride! Divine Knight King, Alfred Holy Saver!"
Divine Knight King, Alfred Holy Saver
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"I call Little Tactician, Marron, with her skill, superior call Swordsman of Light, Blaster Hammer Ferald, add 3000 power to Ferald, with a boost from Marron, Ferald attacks Riley, with Ferald's skill, when he attacks, if I have a card with Alfred in its name on my field, add 5000 power, then if I have a card with Blaster in its name, add another 5000 power!"
(11000+3000+10000+7000=31000)
"You must really not want me to use intercepts, no guard, Riley retreats,"
"Now with a boost from Elron, Alfred Holy Saver attacks the vanguard, then I use the skill of Alfred!" King exclaimed. "I add 3000 power to Blaster Blade and give it the ability to twin drive!"
Nathan gasped. "Your rear-guard can do a twin drive?!"
"That's right, so in total, I'll get five drive checks, now go Alfred!"
(26000+5000=31000)
"Devious Protection, Nirva, quintet wall!" Nathan exclaimed as the power of his vanguard rose to 36000. "Then I guard with these two,"
"Not bad, triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Swordsman of Light, Blaster Javelin Larousse(G2)]
[Drive Check #2 - Acute Knight, Paris(G1)]
[Drive Check #3 - Remedy Angel (Heal Trigger)]
"I got a heal trigger, one damage recovered, the power goes to Blaster Blade!"
"This isn't good, now he's only at three damage, and he still has Blaster Blade which can twin drive," Nathan thought.
"With a boost from Hudiplus, Blaster Blade attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+3000+5000+6000=23000)
"I guard with three cards!"
"Twin drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Sarugal (Stand Trigger)]
"I got a stand trigger, all effects go to Ferald, then I use Ferald's skill, when his power increases due to a trigger, and I have a card with Alfred on my field and a card with Blaster on my field, Ferald gets an additional 10000 power!"
"What?!"
"What a skill!" Joshua exclaimed. "That means that every time he powers up from a trigger, his power goes up by 15000!"
"Now it's time for the second check,"
[Drive Check #2 - Scion Rider (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, all effects go to Ferald, then with his skill, add an additional 10000 power, now Ferald attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+3000+15000+15000+10000=54000)
"This is where it ends, Nathan, it's time I deliver that promise I made to you, that I would beat you on the national stage!"
"I made a promise too, that I wouldn't lose to you! Generation Guard! One who Outshines the Stars, Lady Comet!" Nathan exclaimed as bright light fell from the sky, right in between Astorias and Ferald, as the light faded, a figure emerged, it was a tall lady, she had glistening silver hair, was clad in glittering white armor that had the image of a comet on it, and in her hand was a shining star, but the star's light paled in comparison to her aura.
One who Outshines the Stars, Lady Comet
Grade 4, Power: 15000
"With the skill of Lady Comet, select one rear-guard you control, then send it to your back row!" Nathan exclaimed.
"To my back row, but it's full, what do I do then?" King asked with surprise.
"Send it to your back row and retreat the rear-guard that was originally there, then if you have a full back row, which you do, call the top card of your deck to the circle Ferald was previously on in a rested state," Nathan explained.
"Alright then, Ferald moves back, Marron retreats, then I call Emit Hammer Dragon to Ferald's original circle in a rested state," King said as he followed Nathan's instructions.
"Then if I have two or more cards in my back row, I countercharge and soulcharge," Nathan said.
"Fine, I end my turn,"
Nathan
[R] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (1)] [R]
[Dark Star Gunner (2)] [Star of Demise, Omar (1)] [Villainous Tyrant, Astorias (3)]
King
[Blaster Blade (2)] [Luminous Light Kings of Knights, Alfred Oath (1)] [Emit Hammer Dragon (3)]
[Knight of the Gale, Hudiplus (2)] [Guidepost Sage, Elron (1)] [Swordsman of Light, Blaster Hammer Ferald (3)]
Turn 11: Hand[Nathan(1), King(6)]
"Stand and draw, so King, what was that about having a card that will defeat me, I'm still in this fight," Nathan said with a grin.
"Getting ahead of yourself aye, well, I know how to handle that," King thought as he smirked. "True, you are, but I doubt Emily would survive this far, I bet that she wouldn't even be able to survive my first stride, she couldn't do it when we fought,"
It didn't take long for Nathan's smile to disappear. "What was that?" he asked, a low amount of anger rising in his voice.
"You heard me, she's a disgrace of a cardfighter, and then there's that talk about helping her family, it's all so ridiculous," he said.
"And what's wrong with wanting to help your family," Nathan said. "That's the exact same reason I'm here,"
"And that's why I said weak minds think alike, look at me, my father's a successful businessman, we never have to worry about money, and do you know how we got to the point?" King asked as if he was waiting for Nathan to reply. "We did it by watching out for ourselves, we were first, everybody else was second, I can't even begin to imagine why on Earth would someone fight so hard for someone else,"
"I can't believe this guy, does he even realize what he's saying, now I'm going to make him pay, much more than before, let's see him talk after I stride on Tigaross again," Nathan thought angrily as he was about to drop the remaining cards in his hand.
"Yes, that's it, get angry, your anger will impair your judgment and you'll make a mistake," King thought with an evil grin.
"NATHAN!" a loud voice exclaimed from the audience, Nathan turned to see where it was coming from, and he saw it, the owner of the voice.
"Emily," he said to himself, the rest of the stadium went silent.
"Don't let his taunts get to you, what we're doing doesn't make us weak, it's the complete opposite!" Emily continued. "Now go and show that to him, show him the power that comes from fighting for others!"
"Emily, you're right," Nathan said as he calmed down and turned to King. "You were wrong, King, when you said that weak minds think alike, it's compassionate minds that think alike, that would explain why you could never imagine fighting for someone else,"
"And how is that?" King asked.
"It's simple, you're a selfish brat who thinks that we're below you because we don't have much money or aren't as good as you at Vanguard, but you know what the truth is, King Truman," Nathan continued.
"What?"
"You're the one who's truly weak, and I'll prove it to you, I'll show you the power that comes from fighting for others!" Nathan exclaimed.
Suddenly, he was surrounded by a black space. "Where am I, wasn't I just fighting King," he said aloud. Then the black space disappeared and he was floating in what seemed to be outer space, in the distance, he saw a planet, he then started speeding towards the planet, in seconds, he stood somewhere strange, there was land, but that was it, no buildings, no people, just land as far as the eye could see.
"Now where the hell am I?" Nathan asked as he then sighed. "Then again, I doubt there's anyone here to tell me,"
"I wouldn't say that, maybe I could be of assistance,"
The sound of a voice startled Nathan, he turned to see who was behind him, it was a tall man, he was dressed in a formal robe whose colors alternated from white to green in a horizontal pattern, there was nothing in his hands, but by his sides, he had four daggers, all sheathed in a white and green scabbard.
"What the, who are you?" Nathan asked.
"You will know who I am in time, but first, I want to congratulate you, Nathan," the figure said.
"Congratulate me, what for, what did I do?" Nathan asked.
"Although it already existed in you, you let that King boy know that true strength comes from compassion, for that, you may use my power, but first, I must tell you how it works," the figure replied as he was about to continue, but Nathan held up his hand.
"That won't be necessary, I think I already know how," he smiled.
"Oh, well that's great, now go and win your match," the figure said as Nathan found himself back in the stadium.
"That was awesome," Nathan said quietly. "Hey King, this match is over, victory is all mine," he said. "I discard a card from my hand, then I bind a copy of Blasmos, Tigaross and Lady Comet from my G zone face up,"
"What the hell are you doing?" King asked with a tone of worry.
"Why tell you, I'd rather show you," Nathan replied as a blue flame-like energy surrounded his G zone. "Imagine it, a world in which all our hopes and dreams can become a reality, watch as it appears before me! Generation Descent! Azrith Titan of Mysterious Terrain, Etranger!"
Azrith Titan of Mysterious Terrain, Etranger
Grade 4, Power: 25000+
A gray and blue portal appeared in front of Astorias, as he entered the portal, it grew to an enormous size, then, from the other side of the portal, Etranger walked out, as he did, the castle around them disappeared, everything disappeared, before long, the two of them were standing on bare land, with nothing else as far as the eye could see.
"Omar's Mischief, draw and add 2000 power to him, Dark Star and Astorias move up, I call Nevin and Heppi, then I use the skill of Etranger!" Nathan exclaimed. "Select four rear-guards you control, retire one, bind one, lock one, and one to the bottom of your deck,"
"What the hell, fine then, Blaster Blade retreats, I bind Emit Hammer, I lock Elron, and I send Ferald to the bottom of my deck," King said, leaving only Hudiplus on the field.
"That's not it, all my units get an additional 8000 power added to them," Nathan continued. "Now Astorias attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+8000=19000)
"I guard,"
"Now I use the other skill of Etranger, since I have more rear-guards than you do, after Astorias attacks, he can stand, now Dark Star attacks the vanguard, with Mischief, I draw, countercharge, and soulcharge!"
(9000+8000=17000)
"I guard again,"
"Dark Star stands, now with a boost from Omar, Etranger attacks the vanguard!"
(44000+18000=62000)
"I don't guard,"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Star Commander, Reio(G2)]
[Drive Check #2 - Cosmo Star Scout, Maya (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, draw, the power goes to Dark Star!"
[Drive Check #3 - Sharpshoot Sniper, Vikar (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, the power goes to Astorias, the critical goes to Etranger!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check #1 - Luminous Light King of Knights, Alfred Oath(G3)]
[Damage Check #2 - Blaster Blade(G2)]
Damage: [Nathan(4), King(5)]
"With a boost from Heppi, Dark Star attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+8000+7000+8000+5000=37000)
"I use the skill of Hudiplus, I discard a card from my hand and send him to the guardian circle, add 10000 to his shield, then Generation Guard, Holy Dragon, Laserguard Dragon!"
Holy Dragon, Laserguard Dragon
Grade 4, Shield: 15000
"This will end it, with a boost from Nevin, Astorias attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+8000+8000+8000+5000=40000)
"No guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Swordsman of Light, Blaster Hammer Ferald(G3)]
Damage: [Nathan(4), King(6)]
"The match is over, Nathan Packard of Team Starblade has come out victorious, tomorrow, they will fight Team Trinovol in the finals!" Joshua exclaimed.
"Nathan has begun to unlock his powers as well, you're the only one left now, Leroy," Denton thought.
"This isn't possible, I lost, but how?" King asked as he sank to his knees.
"I think you can answer that question yourself," Nathan said as he walked back to his booth.
"Nice work, Nathan, we're going to the finals!" Dwight exclaimed.
"Thanks, now let's go, everybody's leaving," Nathan said as they met up with Dante and Sonia and began to make their way to the exit, but then Nathan stopped as he saw Emily not too far ahead of them.
"Hey, could you guys wait here, there's something I have to take care of," he said as he ran ahead of them. "Hey, Emily,"
Emily turned around and smiled when she saw Nathan. "Oh hey Nathan, congratulations on making it to the finals," she said.
Nathan's face turned a light shade of red. "Oh, thanks, hey, I wanted to thank you," he said.
"Thank me for what?" Emily asked.
"For what you said during my match, I wasn't thinking clearly and you snapped me out of it, so, thanks," he replied.
"You're welcome, what King was saying really started to get on my nerves, saying that it's ridiculous to help your family, but in the end, I couldn't beat him," Emily said, sinking her head as she realized she still lost.
"Yeah, about that, I want to tell you something, after my team wins the prize money, we're going to share it with your family," he said as his face turned red again. "Then maybe, we can, oh I don't know...live together,"
Emily stopped as she heard his words, she was immediately overcome with happiness. "Thank you, Nathan," she said as she leaned towards Nathan and kissed him on the cheek.
Nathan's face was flushed completely. "I, oh well, that's very nice of you, and-," he didn't know what to say, but stopped when he felt two hands on his shoulder, he turned his head to see Dwight and Alistar, both of them had mischievous grins on their faces.
"Oh, we're sorry, did we interrupt something between you and your girlfriend," Alistar said, adding a childish emphasis on the word 'girlfriend'.
"Cut it out you two," Nathan said, but nothing he could say would save him from their mockery.
"You really know how to pick em, aye, Nathan," Dwight grinned.
"I said cut it out," Nathan repeated.
Emily couldn't help but laugh, Dante and Sonia then walked over to her, as they looked up at her, their eyes lit up in wonder.
"Hello, who are you two?" Emily asked.
"I'm Sonia and this is my brother, Dante," Sonia replied.
Emily remembered those names, these two were Nathan's siblings, she bent down on her knees to look at them. "Nathan told me about you two, you mean a lot to him," she said.
"Um, excuse me," Dante began as he nervously shuffled his feet. "Is it true that you're Nathan's girlfriend?"
Emily blushed. "Me, his girlfriend, oh, I wouldn't say that, we're just-," she nervously began to respond, but was stopped as Dante and Sonia spoke up.
"Thank you for taking care of him," the two of them bowed.
Nathan then walked up to them. "Alright you two it's time to go," he said as he turned to Emily, then blushed. "Bye, Emily,"
Emily blushed as well. "Yeah, bye, I'll see you around," she said as she walked away.
"Let's go find Johnson," he said.
"Leroy, Andrea!" Joel exclaimed as he ran to his teammates, Anthony and Kristi were with them as well.
"Hey Joel, you're not going to go with your parents?" Andrea asked.
"No, we have to train, the finals are tomorrow," he replied.
"Excuse me, Team Trinovol," a voice said, the three teens turned to see Johnson.
"Mr. Thompson, if you could, if Team Starblade ask you where I am, can you tell them I had something to do, so you'll have to drive them to the hotel," he said.
"Sure, I can do that, but, why, is something the matter?" Anthony asked.
"No, nothing is the matter, it's just that," he began as he turned to the three teens. "Denton wishes to see you three,"
Featured Fan Cards:
Swordsman of Light, Blaster Hammer Ferald
Grade 3, Power: 11000
Auto RC/GB1: When this unit attacks, if you have a card with "Alfred" in its name on your field, add +5000 to this unit, then if you have a card with "Blaster" in its name on your field, add +5000 to this unit.
One who Outshines the Stars, Lady Comet
Grade 4, Shield: 15000
Auto GC/CB1/SB1: When this card is placed on GC, you may pay the cost, if you do, select one rear-guard your opponent controls, send it to their back row, if their back row is full, have them retreat one rear-guard in their back row, then put the targeted unit on that circle, then they must send the top card of their deck to the attacking rear-guard's original circle in a rested state.
Auto GC: When this card is on GC, if you have two or more cards in your back row, countercharge, and soulcharge.
Azrith Titan of Mysterious Terrain, Etranger
Grade 4, Power: 25000+
Generation Descent - Stride Step - [Discard a card in your hand, then target three cards with different names face up in your G Zone, bind an identical copy of each targeted card face down in your G Zone face-up, then STRIDE this card on VC. The bound cards cannot be targeted by any skills or affect any skills.]
Auto VC/CB1/SB1: Your opponent must select up to four rear-guards they control, they must retreat one, bind one, lock one, and send one to the bottom of their deck, then add +8000 to all units you control, then if you control more rear-guards than your opponent does, after your front row rear-guards attack, stand them.
