I'm currently looking for someone who can help me design and draw a Duel Runner for Estelle. I'm extremely bad with drawing vehicles and I've tried multiple times, but failed so hard every single time.
So, if you've got a DeviantArt account, please contact me there about this matter. I can only repay in Art Trade, so I can either draw something simple or write a one-shot (YGO 5D's-themed).
And some details, my version of the Earthbound Immortals in this chapter are; their effects are the same as their TCG versions, but you can attack their user directly. So it's like a combo of their TCG and anime effects. Also, the Earthbound Immortals can be targeted by Spell and Trap cards.
Disclaimer: I do not own any Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's characters! I only own my OCs!
Chapter 47: Star Priestess VS. Nether King – Part 2
"No way! She actually summoned the Crimson Dragon in a Duel?! It's like a real Duel Monster now?!" Crow exclaimed in shock behind me.
"So you have appeared, Ultimaya Tzolkin", the King said.
"Ultimaya…Tzolkin?" Misty repeated hesitantly.
"It used to be my origin name while I was corrupted by my own Negative Energy, mortal human", the Crimson Dragon rumbled before he turned back to our enemies. "King of the Netherworld… You dare bring the Earthbound Immortals back to the surface…!"
"I have a lot to thank you for, especially for banishing my queen to the Netherworld. If it was not for her, I would not be here, standing on the surface of the world I wish to put into ruins and allow my army to roam free with no shackles."
"I shall not allow that to happen. We shall stop you and your ruthless plans. Priestess."
I nodded, knowing what I had to do next as I picked up Breakthrough Skill from my hand. "I place one card facedown and Ultimaya's effect activates! Once per turn, when I set a card, I can Special summon one Level 7 or 8 dragon-type Synchro Monster from the Extra Deck!"
"What?!"
I raised my hand up as Yusei's card of Stardust Dragon appeared between my fingers. "I Special summon the shooting star himself; Stardust Dragon!"
The Crimson Dragon released a cry as I slammed the Synchro Monster card on the Duel Disk. A shooting star fell from the sky, heading straight to the field, while it broke apart piece by piece. Soon, the debris was gone and Stardust Dragon straightened as he opened his wings with a cry.
Stardust Dragon, Level 8: ATK 2500
"Great move, Estelle, but the Crimson Dragon's got zero attack points!" Leo called, panicked.
"Don't worry", I replied. "As long as I have another Synchro Monster on the field, Ultimaya Tzolkin can't be targeted for attacks or by card effects."
"Then allow me to activate another effect of Earthbound Geoglyph. If a Synchro Monster is Special summoned, I may add one Earthbound Immortal Spell or Trap card from my Deck to my hand. I choose the Ultimate Earthbound Immortal Trap card."
I gritted my teeth irritably. I had forgotten about that effect of Earthbound Geoglyph. Luckily, I had Stardust Dragon on the field, so I could tribute him when the King would activate his new Trap card.
"I play the Swords of Revealing Light card! This immobilizes your Monsters for the next three rounds!"
Four swords made of light appeared in the sky before they stabbed themselves into the ground around the King's field. A large half-transparent dome of light enveloped the field minus Aslla piscu. However, a fifth light sword appeared in front of the hummingbird and stabbed it in the chest, causing it to get paralyzed. At the same time, the King's Spell Absorption card activated.
Estelle: 1500 LP
King: 4100 LP – 4600 LP
"Great move, Estelle!" Luna called. "Now you're safe for the next three turns of the King's!"
"And now it's time to battle!" I called. "Stardust Dragon, attack directly with Cosmic Flare!"
Stardust Dragon raised his head before unleashing a silvery flaming beam from his mouth. It went straight to the King who tried to shield himself with his right arm, but the attack hit and forced him back a bit.
Estelle: 1500 LP
King: 4600 LP – 2100 LP
"Yay! Finally a big hit!" Leo cheered.
"Don't give up, Estelle!" Misty called.
"I end my turn."
The King muttered something as he walked back to the field and drew a card. "I draw and, first, I set one card. Next, I play Allure of Darkness. I get to draw two cards, but I must banish one from my hand." He drew two cards and looked closely at them before nodding to himself. "I banish Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua from my hand."
A transparent figure of the killer whale Immortal appeared out of nowhere above us. It was even bigger than Aslla piscu. I watched how Chacu Challhua floated around before he vanished into a wormhole. While that was happening, the King's Spell Absorption card glowed as his Life Points increased.
Estelle: 1500 LP
King: 2100 LP – 2600 LP
"That will be all for now."
"I draw!" I called as I drew my second Return of the Dragon Lords.
Swords of Revealing Light: Turn 1/3
"I set one card and Ultimaya's effect activates!" I called as I set Enemy Controller. "I Special summon the rainbow guardian of the Spirit World!" I held up my right hand as the next Signer Dragon's card appeared between my fingers. "Join us, Ancient Fairy Dragon!"
The Crimson Dragon released another cry as a large rainbow appeared above the field. Another soft dragon cry responded to the dragon god as Ancient Fairy Dragon flew from the rainbow and joined the god and Stardust Dragon, but she crouched down into defense mode.
Ancient Fairy Dragon, Level 7: DEF 3000
"Ancient Fairy Dragon!" Luna called in joy.
"Hello, little Luna", the rainbow Signer Dragon called softly as she looked over her shoulder.
"Earthbound Geoglyph's effect! I add Earthbound Immortal Revival from my Deck to my hand. But I now shall activate my Continuous Trap; Ultimate Earthbound Immortal! Once per turn, as long as I have a Normal summoned Earthbound Immortal on the field, I can choose and destroy one Monster, whether it belongs to me or to my opponent! I choose to destroy Ancient Fairy Dragon!"
Aslla piscu opened his beak to collect Negative Energy before he fired a bright purple beam toward the Signer Dragon.
"I play Stardust Dragon's effect!" I quickly declared. "I tribute him to negate your Trap card and destroy it! Go, Victim Sanctuary!"
Stardust Dragon roared as he flew towards the incoming purple beam. He transformed into a cloud of silvery pixie dust that blocked the Trap card's effect and shattered the beam into pieces along with the card.
I stopped to think for a second. Ancient Fairy Dragon had the effect to destroy a Field Spell on the field and I could gain 1000 Life Points, and I could get rid of Aslla piscu without getting any inflicted damage by his other effect.
"I can see in your eyes what you are planning, Priestess, but I hate to inform you that you cannot destroy Earthbound Geoglyph."
I blinked confusedly at that statement. "Why not?"
"As long as there is a Level 10 Monster on the field, the Field Spell cannot be targeted or destroyed by card effects."
I bit my lower lip in frustration that I couldn't go with that plan just yet. "I end my turn, and Stardust Dragon returns to the field."
A gate opened in the sky in front of the Crimson Dragon before Stardust Dragon descended from it with his arms crossed and body standing straight and tall.
Stardust Dragon, Level 8: ATK 2500
"I draw. I place two cards facedown and end my turn."
"I draw!" I called as I drew Kuribandit.
Swords of Revealing Light: Turn 2/3
"I summon Kuribandit in attack mode!"
A brown fluffy little ball bounced out from a gate next to Ancient Fairy Dragon with a coo. It looked like a Kuriboh, but it had a yellow bandana tied around the head and an eyepiece that covered its left eye. It had a pair of sharp teeth and claws on both its hands and feet, looking a lot like an evil Kuriboh while being adorable at the same time.
Kuribandit, Level 3: ATK 1000
I was about to command Stardust Dragon to attack directly when the Crimson Dragon's voice spoke in my head.
"No. Do not command my servants to fight."
I glanced confusedly at the dragon god who floated above me. "Why not…?" I whispered, making sure no one heard me.
"If we wish to eliminate the King of the Netherworld once and for all, I need my servants to unleash an assault strong enough that there will be no traces of him left behind. If a single piece of him remains after the Duel, he shall be resurrected again."
So that meant I had to summon the two remaining Signer Dragons before I could take out the King with a united attack. I nodded to the Crimson Dragon, letting him know I was going to try stalling the Shadow Duel long enough to call out Red Dragon Archfiend and Black Rose Dragon.
"I end my turn, and Kuribandit's effect activates!"
"What are you doing, Estelle?! Attack the King directly to end the Shadow Duel!" Jack yelled angrily.
I ignored him as Kuribandit dispersed into pieces. "With Kuribandit's effect, I'm allowed to excavate the top five cards of my Deck and add one Spell or Trap card to my hand. The other cards are then sent to the Graveyard."
I drew the top five cards and saw I got Dust Tornado, Supay, Duskwalker, Ascator, Dawnwalker, Mirror Force, and Dragon's Rage. I was debating between Dust Tornado and Mirror Force for a few seconds before making a final decision. "I add Dust Tornado to my hand."
I put said Trap card in my hand and sent the other four cards to the Graveyard.
"I draw. I summon Giant Germ in defense mode."
A huge orb that looked like it had just exploded, but was stopped in time, appeared on the field. It was pulsing, as if it was ready to unleash the halted explosion and cause more damage.
Giant Germ, Level 2: DEF 100
I was a bit familiar with this Monster. If I attacked it and sent it to the Graveyard, it would inflict 500 points of damage. I couldn't take that risk right now with my Life Points so low.
"I end my turn with this."
"My turn!" I called as I drew One for One, not a card I was looking for.
Swords of Revealing Light: Turn 3/3
"The effect of Swords of Revealing Light is now over."
The light swords removed themselves from the concrete and the Earthbound Immortal before they shattered into pieces. Aslla piscu chirped loudly, sounding relieved to be free from its prison.
"I set one card and Ultimaya's effect activates! I Special summon the rose that has blossomed into its new self! Join us, Black Rose Dragon!"
The Crimson Dragon let out a third cry that caused the ground to rumble. A large magenta rose sprouted in the middle of the field before the petals opened and black thorny vines grew out from it. The rose exploded into a tornado of petals before revealing Black Rose Dragon. She released a cry before she flew over to her allies, flying between the Crimson Dragon and Ancient Fairy Dragon while lowering her head.
Black Rose Dragon, Level 7: DEF 1800
"Black Rose Dragon!" Aki called in relief.
"Earthbound Geoglyph's effect! I add Roar of the Earthbound Immortal from my Deck to my hand."
"I end my turn."
"Why aren't you attacking, Estelle?!" Kalin called.
"I have my reasons why!" I replied. "Believe in me! I know what I'm doing!"
"Do you now?" the King mocked. "I draw, and I place two cards facedown."
I knew one of the new facedown cards was Roar of the Earthbound Immortal, but I had no idea which one it was. Besides, I had to act now.
"I activate one of my facedowns; Breakthrough Skill!" I quickly called as said Trap card flipped up. "I negate Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu's effects for the rest of this turn! That means he can't attack directly!"
"Good move, Estelle!" Yusei called.
The Trap card shone before a dragon paw shot out from it and flew straight to Aslla piscu. It stopped in front of the Immortal's face, but it then gave the hummingbird a big slap on the beak, causing the bird to shriek in surprise.
"So I may not be able to eliminate you this turn", the King shrugged. "But Aslla piscu can still get rid of one of the Signer Dragons! Earthbound Aslla piscu, destroy Black Rose Dragon!"
Aslla piscu chirped like a tuning fork before he bowed his body to spear Black Rose Dragon. The Crimson Dragon and the two other Signer Monsters could only watch in terror as the rose dragon got pierced by the hummingbird's beak and shattered into pieces. The shards flew around me as they cut my clothes and my cheeks, creating bleeding scratches.
"I activate my Dust Tornado card!" I called as I flipped up said Trap card. "I choose to destroy Spell Absorption!"
A tornado came out from the card and hit the Continuous Spell card, sending it up to the sky before it got ripped into millions of pieces. Now, I could activate Spell cards without the King gaining more energy to stay strong in the Shadow Duel.
"Clever. I end my turn."
"I draw!" I called as I drew A Feather of the Phoenix. "I play Return of the Dragon Lords from my hand to bring back Black Rose Dragon!"
A gate opened where Black Rose Dragon used to be on the field before said dragon flew out with a roar, rose petals flying around in the air.
Black Rose Dragon, Level 7: ATK 2400
"I place one card facedown and Ultimaya's effect activates!" I called as I placed One for One on the Duel Disk. "I Special summon the last Signer Dragon, the true king of the Archfiends! The dragon with the eternal blazing soul! Come forth, Red Dragon Archfiend!"
The Crimson Dragon roared once again, but this time he breathed fire out of his mouth. The fire flew up to the sky, creating a flaming orb where I could see the shape of a black curled body in the middle. I raised my hand as Red Dragon Archfiend's card materialized between my fingers.
"I counter the summoning with Solemn Judgment!" the King called as one of his facedown cards flipped up. "I pay half my Life Points to negate the summoning and the Signer Dragon is destroyed!"
Estelle: 1500 LP
King: 2600 LP – 1300 LP
The Trap card released a light in the shape of a halo that flew towards Red Dragon Archfiend, who was about to come out from the burning orb, like a frisbee.
"Oh no, you don't!" I yelled. "Stardust Dragon's effect! I tribute him to negate your Trap card's effect! Stardust, use Victim Sanctuary once again!"
Stardust Dragon flew towards the fiery orb and collided with the halo just before it could hit Red Dragon Archfiend. The silvery Signer Dragon glowed in a yellowish light as he vanished while Red Dragon Archfiend ripped the fiery orb apart and roared to the sky.
Red Dragon Archfiend, Level 8: ATK 3000
"Finally, you summoned my dragon, Estelle!" Jack yelled furiously.
I ignored the blonde man's tone of his voice. "I play my second Return of the Dragon Lords from my hand to bring back Stardust Dragon to the field!"
A gate opened in the last empty Monster Zone before Stardust Dragon flew out with a roar and stood tall between the Crimson Dragon and Red Dragon Archfiend.
Stardust Dragon, Level 8: ATK 2500
My field looked like this; the Crimson Dragon was in the middle of my field with Stardust Dragon to his left. Red Dragon Archfiend was at the very left, flying next to the cosmos dragon. Black Rose Dragon was on the Crimson Dragon's right and Ancient Fairy Dragon was at the very right.
"So you have summoned your army of dragons", the King commented, not sounding worried by the fact he would soon lose.
"Yes, and they will be your demise", I said. "I remove Breakthrough Skill from the Graveyard to negate Aslla piscu's effects for the rest of the turn, meaning we can attack and destroy him directly!"
As I removed said Trap card, the Crimson Dragon's body glowed before he let out a cry. He raised his tall serpent tail and tail whipped Aslla piscu on the beak, making the Immortal cry out in pain once again.
"Hah! In your face, birdie!" Crow laughed.
"I switch Ancient Fairy Dragon to attack mode!" I continued.
Said Signer Dragon raised up as she opened her wings with a soft cry, sounding ready to banish the evil darkness once and for all.
Ancient Fairy Dragon, Level 7: DEF 3000 – ATK 2100
"It's time to end this Duel, right here, right now!" I yelled determinedly. "Red Dragon Archfiend, destroy Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu! Go, Absolute Power Force!"
Red Dragon Archfiend roared as he clenched his right clawed hand into a fist, causing it to be enveloped in a fiery aura, before he flew towards the Immortal. Aslla piscu tried to fly back to not get hit, but the Signer Dragon pierced his way through the Immortal's chest. The hummingbird chirped in pain as his weak body fell into the beacon of Ener-D. Red Dragon Archfiend flew back to the field as there was a bit tremor, but nothing majorly happened.
Estelle: 1500 LP
King: 1300 LP – 800 LP
I heard how the others cheered in joy at the defeat of the Immortal. I quickly looked over my shoulder and saw Carly was back to her normal self, but she looked exhausted with red eyes and dried streaks of tears on her cheeks.
"Black Rose Dragon, destroy Giant Germ with Black Rose Flare!"
Black Rose Dragon released a breath of dark purple and black rose petals from her mouth that hit Giant Germ. The orb Monster glowed for a brief moment, almost like a countdown, before it exploded into pieces. Debris flew around me as I shielded my face with my right arm.
"Giant Germ's effect! When it is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, you take 500 points of damage. And I may Special summon two more of them from my Deck, but I choose not to."
Estelle: 1500 LP – 1000 LP
King: 800 LP
I raised an eyebrow confusedly. Why did the King choose to do that? Now his field was empty, minus the two facedown cards he had, so I could destroy him.
"Ancient Fairy Dragon, end the Shadow Duel with Eternal Sunshine!"
The Signer Dragon released a cry as she spread her wings open and flew towards the King, ready to burn his sludge body into ashes.
"You fell for it! I activate Offering to the Immortals!"
I released a gasp of surprise as said Trap card flipped up. So that was why he didn't choose to Special summon two Giant Germs! If he had Monsters on the field, he wouldn't have been able to activate the Trap card.
"Ancient Fairy Dragon's attack is negated and I get to summon two Ceremonial Tokens to the field."
Two Incan statue Tokens floated out from two gates while Ancient Fairy Dragon flew back to my field.
Ceremonial Token, Level 1: ATK 0
Ceremonial Token, Level 1: ATK 0
"And not only that, I add Earthbound Immortal Uru from my Deck to my hand. Next, I flip up Escalation of the Monarchs!" the King continued as the Continuous Trap card flipped up. "Once per turn, during my opponent's Main or Battle Phase, I can Tribute summon a Monster!"
"What?!" I exclaimed in surprise.
My knees suddenly began shaking as I had a feeling what was going to happen next. My heart pounded faster against my chest as fear grew inside me.
"I activate Escalation of the Monarchs! I release the two Ceremonial Tokens to Tribute summon Earthbound Immortal Uru!"
The two Tokens transformed into rainbow orbs that flew up to the sky and fused into a bright light. A second heart stone appeared in the light and beat in a steady rhythm while Negative Energy flew into it to give the heart strength. It soon unleashed a purple beacon of light, pretty much the same scenario as with Aslla piscu. Uru crawled from the purple mist and stood taller than the highest skyscraper that had been built on the Satellite.
Earthbound Immortal Uru, Level 10: ATK 3000
I felt my arachnophobia taking over my body as fresh memories from the time Crow pranked me with the fake spider washed over my mind. My body shook violently as a splitting headache erupted. I dropped the single card I had in my hand and fell down on my knees, clutching my head as I tried to calm myself down, but I couldn't control myself right now. I even felt some bile go up my throat, so I used my right hand to cover my mouth and tried swallowing it back.
"Estelle?! Estelle, what's wrong?!" Misty called.
"Her arachnophobia is taking over her!" Aki panicked.
"Not just that, the presence of the Earthbound Immortal is weakening her!" Luna added.
"Hey, Estelle, don't give up on us now!" Crow called.
"Yeah, kick the King's butt once and for all!" Leo added.
The fear for spiders slowly got over, but I still felt chills run down my spine while the headache was pounding my head so hard I couldn't concentrate on the Shadow Duel.
"I suspect this is the end of your turn, Priestess", the King said nonchalantly. "But let us not forget about Red Dragon Archfiend's effect. He destroys every Monster of yours that were not able to declare an attack this turn. The Crimson Dragon might be safe, but your favorite Stardust Dragon is not."
I slowly raised my head up to see Red Dragon Archfiend turn to Stardust Dragon while he clenched his hand into a fiery fist, ready to send his ally to the Graveyard. I had to stop it and I could.
"S-Stop…!" I called weakly as I reached my right hand to my Duel Disk to push a button connected to the Graveyard. "I-I remove…one of the Return of the Dragon Lords from my Graveyard to save Stardust Dragon…from destruction."
Said Spell card was spat out from the Graveyard, which I grabbed and removed from play. Red Dragon Archfiend's fist halted only inches away from Stardust Dragon's face before he could punch him. Stardust Dragon never reacted at the attack, but let out a purr of relief as his ally moved back to his position on the field.
I pushed myself up on one knee and picked up my dropped A Feather of the Phoenix as I finally felt the harsh headache fading into a gentle aftershock. I took a few deep breathes before getting up on both feet.
"Turn end…", I said briefly, rubbing my sore head.
"You are a stubborn woman, Priestess", the King shook his head before he drew a card. "But rest assure; the struggle shall soon be over. I summon Spirit Reaper in defense mode!"
The reaper from before appeared on the field and the scythe looked even sharper than before.
Spirit Reaper, Level 3: DEF 200
"Earthbound Immortal Uru's effect! I tribute Spirit Reaper to gain control of one of your Signer Dragons until the end of this turn! I choose Red Dragon Archfiend!"
Spirit Reaper transformed into energy that Uru absorbed into his mouth while getting enveloped in a red aura. Uru then spat his spider web at Red Dragon Archfiend, causing the Signer Dragon to struggle against the web. He roared furiously as the Immortal dragged him over to the King's field.
"Red Dragon Archfiend!" Jack yelled in shock.
The King chuckled darkly. "Let us extend the ending a little bit by making you suffer, Priestess. Red Dragon Archfiend, attack Ancient Fairy Dragon with Absolute Power Force!"
"Forgive me!" Red Dragon Archfiend roared as he flew towards Ancient Fairy Dragon with his fiery fist.
Stardust Dragon, Black Rose Dragon, and the Crimson Dragon watched in horror as the Archfiend dragon punched the rainbow dragon, but she never shattered into pieces. However, the remains of Red Dragon Archfiend's fiery fist ruffled violently around me as I cried in pain by the flames. I barely heard the ripping noise of my robe being torn apart by the attack. I could smell the slight burn flesh on me, but I was still standing despite being physically and mentally tired.
Estelle: 1000 LP – 100 LP
King: 800 LP
"I remove my second Return of the Dragon Lords from the Graveyard to save Ancient Fairy Dragon from destruction", I called as the second copy of the Spell card was ejected from my Graveyard.
"As it is useful. It is time to face your fate, Priestess! Earthbound Immortal Uru, attack directly! Send the Signers' Priestess to the Netherworld and let her be reborn as the Dark Signers' Priestess!"
Uru raised his head up before he spat his spider web towards me, but I was ready.
"I activate my facedown Quick-Play Spell; Enemy Controller!" I called as said card flipped up. "I choose to switch Earthbound Immortal Uru's battle position, meaning he won't be able to attack me!"
The controller of the artwork appeared on the field and sent its cord toward Uru. The cord got attached on the Immortal's forehead before the buttons on the controller flashed, switching the shadow Monster to defense mode.
Earthbound Immortal Uru, Level 10: ATK 3000 – DEF 3000
This caused the Immortal's attack to halt in halfway, the spider web withering in the middle of the air.
"Curse you, Priestess!" the King growled angrily.
I glared back in return. "No matter what pain I go through… I will always remain on my feet and protect the people I love! Even if it means I have to sacrifice my own life!"
"So sentimental…!" the King spat in disgust. "I hate it so much! I end my turn!"
"That means Red Dragon Archfiend returns to my side of the field!" I continued, feeling slightly stronger than a few minutes ago, but I was still exhausted.
Red Dragon Archfiend roared in relief as he flew back to my side to join his allies and his lord. Because Uru had declared an attack, the Immortal was still on the field and didn't get destroyed by the Signer Dragon's effect.
"I draw!" I called as I drew Hand Destruction, hoping this was going to be the last turn of the Shadow Duel. "I play Hand Destruction! We both send our hands to the Graveyard and we draw two cards each!"
I sent A Feather of the Phoenix to the Graveyard and drew the top two cards of my Deck. I got Stamping Destruction and United We Stand; two perfect cards.
"Let's play your own game, King! I play Stamping Destruction! I destroy your facedown card and you get inflicted by 500 points of damage! Black Rose Dragon, care to do the honor?"
"With pleasure!" Black Rose Dragon replied.
The rose Signer Dragon flapped her wings and flew towards the facedown card which I suspected was Roar of the Earthbound Immortal. She descended onto the card with her feet and crushed it into pieces. From what I could tell by the shards, they reflected the image of the Trap card I had a hunch on. One of the shards barely missed the King's arm, but he got a long cut on the sludge body.
Estelle: 100 LP
King: 800 LP – 300 LP
"Curse you… Curse you all!" the King growled aggressively.
"I now equip United We Stand to Ultimaya Tzolkin! He gains 800 attack and defense points for each Monster on my field! My field is complete with five Monsters, so he gains 4000 attack points!"
The Crimson Dragon roared as the four Signer Dragons' bodies began glowing in a gentle orange color. Their aura fused into one that they sent to their lord. The Crimson Dragon got enveloped in the orange aura as his magma-like body shone brighter.
Ultimaya Tzolkin, Level 12: ATK 0 – ATK 4000
"Excellent move, my Priestess", the Crimson Dragon growled with a warm fatherly voice.
"No…! No, it cannot be!" the King suddenly sounded scared as the five dragon Monsters hovered above him.
"It's time to face your fate, King of the Netherworld! The darkness will never win against the light!" I yelled determinedly. "Ultimaya Tzolkin, Stardust Dragon, Red Dragon Archfiend, Black Rose Dragon, Ancient Fairy Dragon… ATTACK!"
The five dragons roared simultaneously before they unleashed their signature attacks. The attacks fused into one major energy beam that expanded in size as it approached the King of the Netherworld. The light got so bright I couldn't see what was happening to the sludge body. The force of the attack was so strong it pushed me back. Since all my strength had now vanished, I fell down on the ground on my back. I could barely keep my eyes open as the world seemed to fade around me. The last thing I heard was the painful cries of the King of the Netherworld.
A tiny tear ran down my right cheek as I prayed I had done everything I could to protect this world. After that, the world turned black.
XXXXXXXXXX – Normal POV
The dragons' attacks swallowed both the body of the King and Earthbound Immortal Uru in a strong white light. The King cried in pain as his body burned into ashes along with the Immortal spider.
Estelle: 100 LP
King: 300 LP – 0 LP
The Signers and the non-Signers shielded their eyes from the bright light as the ground rumbled violently. The beacon of Ener-D shone along with the dragons' attack before the beacon slowly disappeared, returning to the Old Reactor. The light died down, revealing a ruined battlefield with thin smoke floating up from the melted debris. The geoglyph and the ring that had encaged Estelle's friends vanished to never appear again. They looked up as they noticed the commotion was over and saw the destruction of the Shadow Duel.
The Signer Dragons, including Black-Winged Dragon and Life Stream Dragon, flew in the sky as their eyes were on the fallen body of Estelle's. The Crimson Dragon was nowhere to be seen.
"Estelle!" the twins cried worriedly.
The group rushed to Estelle and gathered around her as the Signer Dragons moved their necks back to make room for the humans. Jack held Carly by her shoulders as she was still a bit overwhelmed by the memories of her past as a Dark Signer.
"Is she okay?" Crow asked, concerned, as Yusei and Kalin knelt down next to the brunette.
Kalin picked up Estelle's left arm and checked her pulse with his fingertips. His concerned expression fell into a tiny smile as he sensed the pulse. "Her pulse is a bit weak, but she's okay."
Misty, Aki, and the twins sighed loudly in relief. "Thank goodness", the model said with a smile.
"She's got some bruises and cuts, but they don't look serious", Akiza commented. "We should treat them."
"Yeah", Yusei nodded.
A soft crimson light emitted from Estelle, causing the group to snap their eyes at the woman. The brunette's body was enveloped in a crimson aura before it vanished, revealing the power of the Star Mark had changed her back into her Halloween costume. Her hair had changed back in the way the King of the Netherworld had cut it when he tried to behead her. Her wounds had remained on her body, both bleeding scratches and burning marks.
Yusei wrapped his arms around Estelle before he gently picked up her in bridal style and kept her body close to his to provide some body heat. "We need to bring her to the hospital."
"Gotcha!" Crow nodded. "But none of us can carry her on our lap while we drive our Runners."
"Carly, you feel like you can drive your car?" Jack asked the reporter with an unusual kind voice.
"I… I don't know", Carly confessed as she shook her head. "I still feel a bit shaken up."
"I can drive", Misty raised her hand. "I may have my private limousine and chauffer, but I've got a driver's license."
The group jumped in surprise as the Signer Dragons roared simultaneously to the sky. They looked up and saw the Crimson Dragon had made reappeared. The God was flying far above the dragons and humans, but everyone could sense his intense glance. The Crimson Dragon released a roar in reply before he flew up to the clouds, leaving the battlefield.
The Signer Dragons roared again before they transformed into their card forms and flew to their respective Signer. Jack, Crow, Aki, and Luna caught their cards while Yusei's card flew into a pocket of his jeans. Leo caught two cards of Power Tool Dragon and the newborn card of Life Stream Dragon.
"Look! I've got Life Stream Dragon! He really is my Signer Dragon!" Leo exclaimed in joy.
Kalin chuckled softly before he caught a noise coming from the sky. He looked up and saw a few helicopters heading toward their location. "Guys, I think we've got company!"
The others looked up and saw the helicopters. One of the choppers had Daily Duel logo, so that told the group the choppers were from news channels. However, one helicopter with Sector Security logo descended to them, the rotor blade causing the wind to blow violently around them. The helicopter landed before the slide door opened to reveal Goodwin and a small crew of three Securities behind him.
"It's Goodwin!" Jack called.
"Are you children okay?!" Goodwin yelled through the bombarding noise of the spinning rotor blades.
"We're fine, but Estelle needs medical attention!" Yusei called.
Goodwin's eyes landed on the fainted brunette before they widened in shock. He quickly turned to the crew behind him. "Prepare a medical stretcher!"
"Yes, sir!" the Securities replied.
Goodwin jumped out of the helicopter and hurried to Yusei. The Signer headed to Goodwin, so they could meet up halfway. The Director held his arms out before Yusei gently placed Estelle onto them.
The adult brought the young woman's body close to his chest. "Thank you, Yusei. I'll take it from here."
"Okay", Yusei nodded. "Call us as soon as she's awake."
"I will", Goodwin promised.
The Director hurried back to the helicopter and got some help from his men to gently load Estelle into the aerial transportation. Once Goodwin was in the helicopter, it ascended to the sky and hurried to New Domino City.
Yusei and the rest of the group watched the helicopter until it became one with the night sky, its lights easily mistaken by the stars. The news choppers must have realized nothing interesting was happening, so they left the scene to follow the Sector Security chopper to see what else was going on.
No one said a word as the Signers and non-Signers were starting to feel the aftermath of the Shadow Duel. They weren't the ones who had Dueled, but the tension and worry inside them had drained their mental energy they were now feeling exhausted.
"I hope Estelle is going to be okay", Aki commented softly.
"Me too…", Carly nodded, cuddling against Jack as she held onto his jacket.
Yusei released a soft sigh through his nose as his eyes were at the star-coating night sky. "Let's go home."
"Yeah… I'm suddenly so tired…", Luna nodded as she rubbed her heavy eyelids to keep herself awake.
"Me too…", Leo said before yawning loudly.
"I'm ready to hit the sack…", Crow added.
The group headed to their waiting Duel Runners and Carly's car to get home and get some rest after this adventure. This was surely a Halloween no one was ever going to forget, but right now the Signers' mind were on Estelle as they prayed she was okay and she didn't suffer from any damage after the King of the Netherworld had almost killed her.
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I've uploaded the King of the Netherworld's Deck on my DeviantArt account if you want to use it to build a similar Deck or get some inspiration.
