Chapter Twenty-Seven: Dragons and Blades
The day has finally come, readers, the Titan Cup U.S Representative Tournament Finals! I hope you're excited for these next few fights. Enjoy!
The sun rose over the city and peered through the window of Team Trinovol's room, they then awoke and got ready, realizing the events that would follow later, the day had finally come, the finals were upon them.
"Are you guys ready?" Joel asked with an excited tone. "After nearly eight days and all those fights, we did it, we made it to the finals, then after we win, we'll represent the United States in the internationals,"
"I know I am, I can't wait to fight some of the best players the world has to offer," Andrea said with a nod.
"And what about you, Leroy?" Joel asked his friend, but Leroy didn't answer, as his two teammates turned to him, they saw that he appeared to be deep in thought.
"Leroy, is something the matter?" Andrea asked with concern.
Leroy snapped out his thoughts and flashed a quick smile. "Of course, everything's fine, I'm just really excited for the finals,"
Joel raised a brow, he's been Leroy's friend for years, and he knew that anytime Leroy did that, he was not okay, and this time was no exception. "Leroy, are you still thinking about what Denton told you yesterday?"
Leroy flinched at those words, he then sighed. "Yeah, you got me, it's just that I can put my finger on what he wants me to do. If winning a lot of matches doesn't make me one with this deck, then what will? What about you two, you both had previous decks and were able to awaken your Azrith Titans, did you do anything specific to become one with your decks?"
Joel and Andrea stroked their chins. "I don't think so," Joel said. "I still want to get back my Dark Irregulars, but I don't mind having the IgNoble,"
Andrea nodded. "It's the same with my Kagero deck, and as for our Azrith Titans, I don't remember it having to do with my deck, it had to do with me as a person,"
"I don't really know what becoming one with my deck has to do with me as a person, but if I don't figure it out, when I fight Nathan, he'll mop the floor with me and they'll be representing the U.S instead," Leroy said.
"Don't worry about it, Nathan will most likely fight last, if me and Andrea can beat Dwight and Alistar, you won't even have to fight," Joel said as he attempted to reassure him.
"Thanks, but they made it to the finals, I don't think they'll lose that easily," Leroy said as he stood up. "But I wouldn't want it any other way, let's go and win this,"
"I hope you guys are ready for this," Nathan said. "Today is the day, the finals, we'll beat Team Trinovol and make it to the top, then I can achieve what I desire and after that, we'll represent the U.S in the internationals,"
"What you desire, of course, to win the prize money and live together with your girlfriend," Alistar smirked.
Nathan's face grew red with annoyance and embarrassment. "I thought I told you to cut it out, Emily is not my girlfriend, I honestly expected Dante and Sonia to pester me more about it since they're kids, but why are you the one going on about it,"
"You're right, Nathan, Emily isn't your girlfriend, yet," Dwight laughed, Nathan turned to him, ready to unleash his wrath, but soon Dwight stopped. "But in all seriousness, I'm ready to fight,"
"As am I, they won't know what hit them," Alistar added. "But, Nathan, will you be ready, you'll most likely fight Leroy?"
Nathan stopped to think. "Leroy and I have only fought twice, the first time, while I still had my Nova Grapplers, he beat me, but I was able to beat him when we all met at the park, we're currently tied right now, but this fight will be in my favor since I have access to an Azrith Titan, and according to my knowledge, Leroy doesn't, that won't guarantee victory, but I'll have a better chance,"
"We know you won't lose either," Sonia said cheerfully as she and Dante walked to them. "We'll cheer you on, all the way to victory!"
"Then after you win, you can show us how to play Vanguard, and we can be champions just like you someday," Dante added.
"That's the spirit, I know that you two can go far, just remember I'll do anything to help you," Nathan said as he ruffled their hair. "By the way, are you two finished packing?"
"Yeah," Dante replied. "I was surprised when Johnson said we could keep all of these clothes, but I'm happy he did,"
"I agree, all of them look super cute on me," Sonia said.
Nathan turned to his teammates. "What about you guys?"
"Yeah," they replied.
"Alright then, let's go," Nathan said as they all exited the room, as they walked out, they saw Team Trinovol walking out of their room. "Well well well, if it isn't the runner ups,"
"I think you meant to say champions, we're going to win this and leave you in the dust," Joel said.
"Dream on, I think it's pretty obvious that we'll win," Alistar smirked. "It was decided before this tournament even started,"
"That's some big talk, let's see if you can back that up," Andrea gave them a sneering grin.
Dwight laughed. "Oh, we'll prove it alright, on the battlefield, so you better watch out,"
"They really seem to like trash talking to each other," Leroy mumbled quietly as Anthony and Kristi walked to them.
"Hey there kiddos, ready to head over to the stadium, the finals will begin in a bit under an hour," Anthony said.
"Yeah, we're ready, we've been practically waiting all morning," Leroy said.
"Wow, you guys must've finished packing quickly," Kristi said. The three teens gave her a bewildered look.
"Packing, what packing?" they all said in unison.
"You're joking, right," Kristi groaned. "Today is the day of the finals, that means once it's over, we'll be coming back here to check out and head back to New Jersey,"
They continued to look at her, confused, but it didn't take long for the realization to dawn on them, they quickly opened the door to their room and ran inside, through the shut door, they could hear the disarray that was going on inside to pack everything they had, the others couldn't help but laugh at their expense. It took a bit over ten minutes for them to come out.
"That didn't take as long as I thought," Leroy said as they walked out of their room, Anthony and Kristi were still there, but everyone else was gone.
"The others have already left to head to the arena," Kristi said. "We should get going as well,"
The group then left for the arena, once they arrived, it didn't take long for them to spot Johnson's limo, they quickly entered the arena.
"This is it, I'm so pumped," Joel said. "Today we'll leave our mark on the country,"
"Hey, Andrea!" a voice exclaimed, Andrea turned to see Susan running to her.
"Susan!" Andrea exclaimed as she and Susan hugged. "It's so good to see you,"
"Same here, I came to wish you luck on your match, I know you'll do great out there," Susan said.
"Thanks, I'll need it,"
Joel walked over to the two girls, an innocent smile then creased his face. "Well well, I think that I might need some luck too, especially from a pair of cute girls,"
"Uh, well, I don't-," Susan began.
"Joel!" two unified voices exclaimed as they cut Susan's words short.
Joel turned to see his parents coming to him. "Mom, dad!" he exclaimed.
Susan wasn't expecting that, but she quickly took advantage of it. "I think it should be them who give you luck, besides, they are your parents," she said innocently. Andrea couldn't help but giggle as Joel walked over to his parents with a look of defeat on his face.
"What're you doing here?" he asked.
"That's a silly thing to ask, we're here to support our son," Malcolm replied.
"I know that we haven't been the best parents for a majority of your life and I also know that it may seem strange to you, but your father and I will be here for you from now on, I promise," Jane added.
Joel couldn't help but smile. "Thank you, I don't think you know how much that means to me," he said as he hugged his parents, then stopped. "What a minute, I don't see him around, where's-"
"Joel," a voice said from not too far away, Joel turned to see Tommy.
"Tommy," Joel said as Tommy slowly walked over to him, his face didn't have the look of happiness, nor the look of sinister mockery, it was the look of total indifference, once Tommy was only a few inches from his older brother, he lightly pumped Joel's chest.
"You better not lose out there, there's only one person you're allowed to lose against, and that's me, you hear," Tommy said with a tone of subtle encouragement.
"Thank you, Tommy," Joel said as he hugged his brother.
A light blush of embarrassment appeared on Tommy's face. "Hey, let go of me, there are people here!" he exclaimed.
"Alright then," Joel said as he released his brother. "Leroy, Andrea, the matches will begin in about fifteen minutes, let's head to the participant's room,"
"And we'll head to the stands," Anthony said as he then turned to Susan and the Leandrews. "You're free to sit with us if you want,"
"Thank you very much," they all said as they went to the stands.
"C'mon guys, Team Starblade is waiting for us," Andrea said as she and Joel began making their way to the room, but not Leroy. "Everything good, Leroy?"
"Yeah, I'm just going to get some water," he replied.
"Alright, don't take too long," Joel said.
"I won't," he said back as he went to the vending machines and got a water bottle, then began heading back.
"Become one with Susanoo, I still don't understand what he means," Leroy thought as he pondered what Denton said.
"Hello, Leroy," a voice in front of Leroy, he looked up to see Denton.
"Denton, what're you doing, shouldn't you be in the stadium?" Leroy asked.
"Yes, but I'm just going to get a water bottle," Denton replied.
"I see," Leroy said as he paused, then continued. "Denton, I want to know, how exactly do I become one with this deck, if winning isn't the answer, then what is, tell me?"
Denton sighed. "I won't tell you, but I will give you a hint," he said as he started walking towards Leroy. "Tell me, Leroy, what is that deck to you?"
"What is it...to me?"
"Yes, what does it mean to you, I know it can be difficult to determine, but if you can't figure it out, then becoming one with your deck will only ever be a dream," he said as he walked away from him.
"Damn Denton, how is that supposed to help me," Leroy said quietly as he walked to the room, Joel and Andrea were looking over their decks.
"Prepare yourself, you two, the biggest fight of our lives is about to begin," Leroy said as the doors finally opened and they entered the stadium. The cheers were even more deafening than before, the finals were here and everyone was just as excited.
"I still can't believe the day has come!" Joshua exclaimed. "Not too long ago, we had 64 teams, all battling it out to make it on top, but now, only two teams remain, let's give them a warm welcome! On one side, we have the team comprised of the new clans featured during this tournament, with only a defeat to their name, give it up for Team Trinovol! And on the other half, we have a team with two losses to their name, but that doesn't make them pushovers, they are still a force to be reckoned with, give it up for Team Starblade!"
"These two teams have been through a lot, but after facing many obstacles, they stand here, ready to fight for the title of U.S champions!" Denton added.
"I couldn't have said it better myself, not let's see our first two fighters!" Joshua exclaimed.
"Which one of us is going?" Joel asked.
Andrea raised her hand. "I'll go first, you two fought last time, I want to be the one to start us off," she said.
"So, who's going first?" Nathan asked.
"I'm going," Dwight said. "Both Gia and Vincent beat me, I'm on a major losing streak, I'll go and get us the first win,"
"Our fighters have come, from Team Trinovol, we have Andrea Rose, and from Team Starblade, we have Dwight Lansing!" Joshua exclaimed.
"Go, Andrea, you can do this!" Susan exclaimed from the stands.
"Hey there, Andrea, I'm pretty excited for this match, this will be my first time fighting the Dragocore clan," Dwight said.
"Same here, I've been playing Vanguard for a good time, but I never actually fought a Gold Paladin Unite deck before," Andrea said.
"Good, then I'll make a great first impression, when I beat you," Dwight smirked.
Andrea smirked as well. "That's what I was going to say to you,"
"Fighters ready, and, begin!"
"Stand up my, Vanguard!"
"Dragon Starter, Mecca!" Andrea exclaimed.
Dragon Starter, Mecca
Grade 0, Power: 4000
"Knight of Early Dawn, Coel!" Dwight exclaimed.
Knight of Early Dawn, Coel
Grade 0, Power: 5000
As the two stood up their starting vanguards, the Holo-Fight System activated and the area around them changed, soon they were standing a beautiful white temple, there were many pillars covered with meticulous designs, and at opposite sides of the temple stood two statues, on one side, there was a statue of a warrior, and at the other side, a statue of a dragon.
"I'll go first," Andrea said.
Turn 1: Hand[Andrea(5), Dwight(5)]
"Stand and draw, I ride Ongoing Dragon Scout, Yuza!"
Ongoing Dragon Scout, Yuza
Grade 1, Power: 7000
"Mecca moves down, I then use her skill, look at the top three cards of my deck, bind one, and add 2000 power to Yuza, that'll be it for my turn,"
Andrea
[R] [Ongoing Dragon Scout, Yuza (1)] [R]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [R]
[R] [R] [R]
Turn 2: Hand[Andrea(5), Dwight(5)]
"Stand and draw, I ride Knight of Spring Sun, Conanus!"
Knight of Spring Sun, Conanus
Grade 1, Power: 7000
"Coel moves down, I call Dawning Knight, Gorboduc, alright Gorboduc, attack Yuza!"
(7000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Coel, Conanus attacks the vanguard!"
(7000+5000=12000)
"I don't guard,"
"Drive check,"
[Drive Check - Falcon Knight of the Azure (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, draw one card, the power will go to Conanus!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Servant of the Dragon Maiden, Zora(G1)]
Damage: [Andrea(1), Dwight(0)]
"I end my turn,"
Andrea
[R] [Ongoing Dragon Scout, Yuza (1)] [R]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[Dawning Knight, Gorboduc (2)] [Knight of Spring Sun, Conanus (1)] [R]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [R]
Turn 3: Hand[Andrea(4), Dwight(6)]
"Draw, I ride Fiery Cannon Dragon!"
Fiery Cannon Dragon
Grade 2, Power: 9000
"I use Mecca's skill, look at the top three cards of my deck, bind one, then add 2000 power to Fiery Cannon, then I'll use Fiery Cannon's skill, bind a card from my drop zone and have Gorboduc retire, I then call Boundless Dragon, Leko, Leko attacks the vanguard, with Leko's Requiem, I can countercharge and soulcharge,"
(7000)
"I don't guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Knight of Red Day, Runo(G1)]
Damage: [Andrea(1), Dwight(1)]
"Now Fiery Cannon attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+2000=11000)
"I guard with this," Dwight said as he threw down a grade 0.
"Tch, drive check,"
[Drive Check - Raining Dragon Bomber, Blitzkrieg(G2)]
"Fine then, my turn is over,"
Andrea
[R] [Fiery Cannon Dragon (1)] [Boundless Dragon, Leko (3)]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[R] [Knight of Spring Sun, Conanus (1)] [R]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [R]
Turn 4: Hand[Andrea(4), Dwight(5)]
"Stand and draw, I ride Knight of Dawnlight, Jago!"
Knight of Dawnlight, Jago
Grade 2, Power: 10000
"I call Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore and Flame of Victory, with a boost from Flame, Perimore attacks the vanguard, with Perimore's Unite, add 2000 power!"
(9000+2000+4000=15000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Coel, Jago attacks the vanguard, with Flame's skill, he goes to the soul, then 3000 power is added to Jago!"
(10000+5000+3000=18000)
"I don't guard,"
"Drive check,"
[Drive Check - Teaching Knight, Hudon(G3)]
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Snowfall Dragonmaster, Yuki(G3)]
Damage: [Andrea(2), Dwight(1)]
"I end my turn,"
Andrea
[R] [Fiery Cannon Dragon (1)] [Boundless Dragon, Leko (3)]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore (2)] [Knight of Dawnlight, Jago (1)] [R]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [R]
Turn 5: Hand[Andrea(3), Dwight(4)]
"Stand and draw, get ready Dwight," Andrea said as she raised a card into the air. "Lady of strength of beauty, defeat all who stand before you with grace and skill! I ride! Dragon Maiden, Sasha!"
Dragon Maiden, Sasha
Grade 3, Power: 11000
"I call Max Power Wyvern, then I use Mecca's skill, look at the top three cards of my deck, bind one, add 2000 power to Sasha, with a boost from Wyvern, Leko attacks Perimore!"
(7000+4000=11000)
"I guard,"
"Sasha attacks the vanguard, with the skill of Wyvern, it goes to the soul, I draw one card, and add 5000 power to Sasha!"
(11000+2000+5000=18000)
"Twin drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Magma Shield Defender, Croy(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Max Power Drake (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, I draw one card, but it seems I have to give to Sasha,"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Knight of the Remaining Sun, Henrinus(G2)]
Damage: [Andrea(2), Dwight(2)]
"I end my turn,"
Andrea
[R] [Dragon Maiden, Sasha (1)] [Boundless Dragon, Leko (3)]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore (2)] [Knight of Dawnlight, Jago (1)] [R]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [R]
Turn 6: Hand[Andrea(5), Dwight(3)]
"Stand and draw, you've made some decent plays, but I already lost two matches prior to this, and I won't let there be a third time," Dwight said. "Unsheath the blade of light, swordsman of the sun, and instill judgment on my enemies! Ride! Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit!"
Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit
Grade 3, Power: 11000
"Now I liberate the generation zone," he continued. "Generation Stride! Golden Dragon, Build Peak Dragon!"
Golden Dragon, Build Peak Dragon
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, look at the top four cards of my deck, superior call Fhamgal, but Fhamgal doesn't have the Unite ability, but I have the next best thing, with Fhamgal's skill, since it was called from the deck, I can look at the top three cards of my deck, superior call Coolgal, with the skill of Coolgal, I draw one card,"
"Not bad, even though Fhamgal didn't have Unite, you were still able to call another rear-guard as well as draw," Andrea stated.
Dwight nodded. "I now use the skill of Build Peak, add 12000 power to Build Peak, with a boost from Coolgal, Fhamgal attacks Leko!"
(8000+6000=14000)
"I don't guard, Leko retreats,"
"With a boost from Coel, Build Peak attacks the vanguard!"
(26000+12000+5000=43000)
"I don't guard that one either,"
"Triple drive check,"
[Drive Check #1 - Holy Mage, Alessia(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Player of the Holy Pipe, Gerrie (Stand Trigger)]
"I got a stand trigger, all effects go to Fhamgal!"
[Drive Check #3 - Knight of Oblique Sundown, Radion(G2)]
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check - Unyielding Dragon Mage, Kiara(G1)]
Damage: [Andrea(3), Dwight(2)]
"Fhamgal now attacks your vanguard!"
(8000+5000=13000)
"I guard,"
"Now Perimore attacks the vanguard, with his Unite, add 2000 power!"
(9000+2000=11000)
"I guard that one too!"
"I end my turn, with Build Peak's Unite, when it goes back to the G zone, countercharge and soulcharge!"
Andrea
[R] [Dragon Maiden, Sasha (1)] [R]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [R]
Dwight
[Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore (2)] [Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit (1)] [Fhamgal (3)]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [Coolgal (3)]
Turn 7: Hand[Andrea(3), Dwight(5)]
"Stand and draw, I'm going to liberate the generation zone," Andrea said. "Dragon who governs the vast ocean, let all those who intrude your kingdom be dragged to a watery doom! Generation Stride! Hydro Dragonmaster, Oceania!"
Hydro Dragonmaster, Oceania
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, I bind two cards from my drop zone then I superior call Raining Dragon Bomber, Blitzkrieg and Dragon Mage of the Holy Flute from the bind zone, add 5000 power to both, with the skill of Mecca, look at the top two cards of my deck, bind one, add 2000 power to Blitzkrieg, with a boost from Holy Flute, Blitzkrieg attacks the vanguard, with its skill, bind a card from my deck, add 4000 power!"
(10000+5000+4000+2000+8000+5000=34000)
"I don't guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit(G3)]
Damage: [Andrea(2), Dwight(3)]
"Now Oceania attacks the vanguard, with the skill of Oceania, I bind a card from my deck, then I superior call Corruption Slayer, Lance, and Crimson Fangs, Beodra from the bind, add 4000 to both, Blitzkrieg retreats!"
(26000)
"I don't guard,"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Fiery Sword Dragon(G2)]
[Drive Check #2 - Medicinal Dragon Mage, Mizu (Heal Trigger)]
"Not my first choice but I'll take it, no damage recovered, the power goes to Beodra,"
[Drive Check #3 - Max Power Wyvern (Critical Trigger)]
"That's more like it, a critical trigger, the power goes to Lance, the critical goes to Oceania!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check #1 - Sunshine Knight, Jeffery(G1)]
[Damage Check #2 - Scarface Lion (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, all effects go to Gurguit!"
Damage: [Andrea(2), Dwight(5)]
"That was a close one for Dwight, having two more attacks to face with five damage isn't easy, but that trigger just did the trick," Joshua stated.
"Beodra attacks your vanguard!"
(8000+4000+5000=17000)
"I guard,"
"Now Lance attacks the vanguard, with his Requiem, add 5000 power!"
(9000+4000+5000+5000=23000)
"I guard, then Fhamgal intercepts,"
"I end my turn,"
Andrea
[Corruption Slayer, Lance (2)] [Dragon Maiden, Sasha (1)] [Crimson Fangs, Beodra (3)]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [Dragon Mage of the Holy Flute (3)]
Dwight
[Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore (2)] [Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit (1)] [R]
[R] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [Coolgal (3)]
Turn 8: Hand[Andrea(6), Dwight(3)]
"Stand and draw, that really was a close turn, but I have to finish it, liberating the generation zone," Dwight said. "When all seems lost and the shadows of despair surround you, fear not! For a light will shine and bring hope to this battlefield! Generation Stride! Sunrise Ray Radiant Sword, Gurguit!"
Sunrise Ray Radiant Sword, Gurguit
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, look at the top four cards of the deck, superior call Teaching Knight, Hudon, but he doesn't have Unite, but I do use Gurguit's Unite, add 20000 power to Gurguit, add 5000 power to all rear-guards, with a boost from Coolgal, Hudon attacks the vanguard!"
(11000+5000+6000+5000=27000)
"I don't guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Fiery Cannon Dragon(G2)]
Damage: [Andrea(3), Dwight(5)]
"Nice, since the attack hit the vanguard, I can look at the top four cards of my deck and superior call one to rear-guard, I superior call Knight of Red Day, Runo, add 3000 power to Runo, now with a boost from Coel, Gurguit attacks the vanguard!"
(26000+20000+5000+5000=56000)
"Complete guard with Croy!"
"Triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Knight of Insolation, Carinus(G1)]
[Drive Check #2 - Liberator, Shaggy Rabbit (Heal Trigger)]
"I got a heal trigger, one damage recovered, the power goes to Perimore!"
[Drive Check #3 - Player of the Holy Pipe, Gerrie (Stand Trigger)]
"I got a stand trigger, all effects go to Hudon, now Hudon attacks the vanguard again!"
(11000+5000=16000)
"I guard,"
"Now with a boost from Runo, Perimore attacks the vanguard, with Runo's skill, add 3000 power to Perimore, then with Perimore's Unite, add 2000 power!"
(9000+2000+5000+5000+3000+7000+3000=34000)
"Generation Guard! Nirvana Dragon Mage, Gabriel!"
Nirvana Dragon Mage, Gabriel
Grade 4, Shield: 15000
"With Gabriel's skill, bind two cards from my deck and add 5000 to the shield, the Beodra intercepts, with his skill, bind two cards in my drop zone!"
"Darn it, I end my turn,"
Andrea
[Corruption Slayer, Lance (2)] [Dragon Maiden, Sasha (1)] [R]
[Dragon Starter, Mecca (2)] [R] [Dragon Mage of the Holy Flute (3)]
Dwight
[Knight of Spring's Light, Perimore (2)] [Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit (1)] [Teaching Knight, Hudon (3)]
[Knight of Red Day, Runo (2)] [Knight of Early Dawn, Coel (1)] [Coolgal (3)]
Turn 9: Hand[Andrea(2), Dwight(6)]
"Stand and draw, I should be able to finish it here, I use Sasha's Generation Break, since I have nine bounds cards, add 9000 power to Lance, then I'll liberate the generation zone," Andrea said as she dropped a card from his hand. "Illustrious musician that travels the world, play your tune and entrance all who are around you! Generation Stride! Melodious Dragon Bard, Mira!"
Melodious Dragon Bard, Mira
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, bind two cards in my drop zone, then superior call Servant of the Dragon Maiden, Zora, and Thunderbolt Dragonmaster, Odin, add 5000 power to both, with a boost from Mecca, Lance attacks the vanguard, with his Requiem, add 5000 power!"
(9000+9000+5000+4000=27000)
"No guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Falcon Knight of the Azure (Draw Trigger)]
"I got a draw trigger, I draw one card, the power goes to Gurguit!"
Damage: [Andrea(3), Dwight(5)]
"With a boost from Holy Flute, Odin attacks the vanguard, with his Requiem, draw two cards!"
(10000+5000+8000=23000)
"I guard,"
"With a boost from Zora, Mira attacks the vanguard, with Zora's skill, add 4000 power, then I use the skill of Mira!" Andrea exclaimed. "For every card face up in my G zone, one of your rear-guards retreat, I have four cards face up, so four of your cards retreat!"
"Damn it, everyone but Coel retires," Dwight said.
"Then I superior call Corruption Slayer, Lance. Max Power Drake. Holy Cannon Mage, Kion. And last but not least, Dragon Mage of the Holy Flute, with Kion's skill, add 5000 power to the front row, with Max Power Drake's Requiem, I draw one card!"
(26000+6000+5000+4000+5000=46000)
"Complete guard with Alessia!"
"Triple drive!"
[Drive Check #1 - Dragon Maiden, Sasha(G3)]
[Drive Check #2 - Max Power Wyvern (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, all effects go to Lance!"
[Drive Check #3 - Dragon Swordsman, Batu (Stand Trigger)]
"I got a stand trigger, but it can't be used to its full potential, Zora stands, the power goes to Lance, now with a boost from Holy Flute, Kion attacks the vanguard!"
(10000+5000+8000+5000=28000)
"I guard with two cards from my hand!"
"With a boost from Drake, Lance attacks the vanguard, with Lance's Requiem, add 5000 power!"
(9000+5000+5000+5000+5000+4000+5000=38000)
Dwight looked at the two cards in his hand and sighed, not a sigh of defeat, but a sigh of relief. "Generation Guard! Golden Beast, Sleimy Flare!"
Golden Beast, Sleimy Flare
Grade 4, Shield: 15000
"With its skill, Coel goes to the bottom of the deck, then I look at the top five cards of my deck and send two cards of different grades to the guardian circle!" Dwight exclaimed. "Then with the skill of the Shaggy Rabbit as the cost, I can soulcharge,"
"An impressive play, despite having to face that onslaught of attacks, Dwight was able to get through with one card in his hand!" Joshua announced.
"But he lost all of his rear-guards, if he wants to win, he has to find a way to make up for the lack of a decent formation," Denton added.
"I should be able to survive, then I'll descend on Vexsuvius and finish it," Andrea thought. "I end my turn,"
Andrea
[Corruption Slayer, Lance (2)] [Dragon Maiden, Sasha (1)] [Holy Cannon Mage, Kion (3)]
[Max Power Drake (2)] [Servant of the Dragon Maiden, Zora (1)][Dragon Mage of the Holy Flute (3)]
Dwight
[R] [Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit (1)] [R]
[R] [R] [R]
Turn 10: Hand[Andrea(8), Dwight(1)]
"Stand and draw, I know what you're thinking, if I can't finish you off, you're going to use Vexsuvius," Dwight said.
Andrea shrugged then grinned. "You're not wrong, this match is as good as mine once my next turn comes around," she said.
"You're not going to get a next turn," Dwight said, Andrea could see the determination in his eyes. "This match will be mine, the first victory will go to Team Starblade, liberating the generation zone!"
"Is there really a card that can turn the tables at this stage?" Andrea asked.
"There is, and you're about to meet it," Dwight said as he picked up a card from his G zone. "Great being of the future, come and aid me in my time of need, let your radiant presence give strength to my forces! Generation Stride! Golden Dragon, Glorious Reigning Dragon!"
Golden Dragon, Glorious Reigning Dragon
Grade 4, Power: 15000+
"Stride skill, look at the top four cards of the deck, superior call Knight of Daylight, Kinarius, since he has Unite, superior call Knight of Far Arrows, Saphir in a rested state, with Saphir's skill, I countercharge and soulcharge, then I call Knight of Insolation, Carinus, with the Unite of Carinus, he rests, add 4000 power to Kinarius, then send Saphir to the bottom of my deck so I can draw and countercharge,"
"You're making some really good plays there, but I don't think it can beat me," Andrea said.
"I wouldn't say that, I call Knight of the Remaining Sun, Henrinus, with the skill of Henrinus, look at the top three cards of my deck, superior call Coolgal, both Henrinus and Coolgal get an additional 3000 power, with Coolgal's skill, I draw, then I call Knight of Spring Sun, Conanus, with his Unite, add 3000 power to him!" Dwight exclaimed.
"What in the world, in hardly any time at all, not to mention starting the turn with just one hand card and no rear-guards, Dwight has managed to completely fill his board!" Joshua cheered.
"We are seeing the true might of the Gold Paladin clan, things have turned in Dwight's favor, can he win it though!" Denton cheered as well.
"With a boost from Coolgal, Henrinus attacks the vanguard!"
(9000+3000+6000+3000=21000)
"I guard, then I intercept with Lance!"
"With a boost from Conanus, Kinarius attacks the vanguard, with his Unite, add 4000 power!"
(9000+4000+4000+7000+3000=27000)
"I guard with two cards!"
"Now Glorious Reigning Dragon attacks the vanguard!"
(26000)
"I don't guard," Andrea said as she smiled. "I was able to guard his other attacks, so even if he does pull a critical trigger, I'll only be at five damage and he'll be out of attacks," she thought.
"I wouldn't look so relieved if I were you," Dwight said. "I told you this card could turn the tables, and you're about to see how, I use the Unite of Glorious Reigning Dragon!" he exclaimed. "Henrinus and Kinarius go to the bottom of my deck, then I look at the top seven cards of my deck and superior call one of them for every card face up in my G zone!"
"What the, for every card?!" Andrea gasped.
"That's right, I currently have four, so I call Knight of Autumn Light, Regan. Dawning Knight, Gorboduc. Sunshine Knight, Jeffery. Finally, Golden Holy Sword, Gurguit!" Dwight exclaimed as four new units appeared, all ready to fight. "Since at least three were called, countercharge and soulcharge, now let's check my triple drive,"
[Drive Check #1 - Knight of Dawnlight, Jago(G2)]
[Drive Check #2 - Scarface Lion (Critical Trigger)]
"I got a critical trigger, the power goes to Gurguit, the critical goes to my vanguard!"
[Drive Check #3 - Player of the Holy Pipe, Gerrie (Stand Trigger)]
"I got a stand trigger, Carinus stands, the power goes to Gurguit!"
"Damage check,"
[Damage Check #1 - Flame Dagger Dragon Swordsman, Hiro(G3)]
[Damage Check #2 - Dragon Starter, Mecca(G0)]
Damage: [Andrea(5), Dwight(5)]
"With a boost from Gorboduc, Regan attacks the vanguard, with her Unite, add 3000 power!"
(9000+3000+7000=19000)
"I guard!"
"This is the end, with a boost from Jeffery, Gurguit attacks the vanguard, with the Unite of Carinus, he rests so that Gurguit can get an additional 4000 power!"
(11000+10000+4000+7000=32000)
Andrea sighed. "No guard, damage check,"
[Damage Check - Magma Shield Defender, Croy(G1)]
Damage: [Andrea(6), Dwight(5)]
"What an intense match, Dwight was able to come out on top and put his team in the lead!" Joshua exclaimed.
The Holo-Fight System deactivated and the area began to return to normal, Andrea gathered her cards, then smiled. "That was a good game, Dwight," she said.
"Thanks, you were awesome too," he said as they both walked to their booths.
"Awesome work there, Dwight," Nathan said as he gave his teammate a thumbs up.
"Thanks," he said back.
"But, you have to admit, that was a very close fight, I bet if she had one more card in her hand or another card to intercept with, you'd be done for," Alistar said.
Dwight laughed. "Cut me some slack, I won didn't I,"
Alistar stood up. "Yeah, you did, and I'll get us the next match,"
"I'm really sorry guys, I lost," Andrea sighed. "You were counting on me, and I bet Susan is pretty bummed out too,"
"Don't worry about it, it's only one match," Leroy said.
Joel nodded. "He's right, we'll be fine as long as we win the next two fights," he said. "And speaking of fights, I'm up, I'll win and tie the match, just you watch,"
He began to walk out, then Andrea spoke up. "Hey, Joel,"
Joel turned around. "What is it?"
Andrea gave him a thumbs up. "Good luck,"
He smiled and gave her a thumbs-up back. "Thanks, I'll need it,"
