Disclaimer: I do not own Rwby or the Yugioh franchise.
Warning: English is not my first language, so expect a lot of spelling and grammatical errors.
Author's Notes # 1:
First and foremost, to qoute great Katsuhiro Harada, I'm only going to say this once. DON'T ASK ME FOR SHIT!
If you are going ask for a deck, I'm just going ignore you. Make your own fucking story.
Now then. This is a pseudo-remake of a fic that I made earlier this year. If you don't like it. I don't effin care. I write what I want to write.
I decided to this because of the power creep. Pyrrha having Infernobles was hard to write especially when she's going up against Battlin Boxers and the like. Also Jaune's deck was so one dimensional that it was so hard to write a duel with him. (I love Noble Knights, but man they are such a one trick pony.) I have changed the decks of almost all of the characters in this story. I'm trying to lower the power creep, but not too much.
This story will also have all the Summoning Methods like the previous fic. (Even Pendulums... Uggh... I hate Pendulum, except Dinomist, I love them boys. Links are fine, as long as they are not named Appollousa, Halqi, Isolde, Elpy, Summon Sorceress, and Linkross. Then again I hate some Fusions aswell, the entirety of the Invoked lineup, El-Shaddoll Winda, and Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon. For Synchro, Savage Dragon, Pre-Errata Broniac, and Crystal Wing, comes to mind. For XYZs, Wind-ups, MX-Saber Invoker, Lavalval Chain, Zodiacs, Numeron, and AA-Zues. Rituals are the only ones that I don't have any form hatred. Ritual is the best Summoning method confirmed? No, I hated Djinn lock back in Nekroz format. Welp, I'm rambling now.)
Sadly the skills won't be present in this story, no more plot devices for this fic.
I will add cards from all sorts of media in this story, TCG/OCG, the anime, the manga, and even the video games. So if you're wondering why a card like Cost Down doesn't discard a card to activate its effect, it is because I was using the anime version of it.
Well then, I'm done explaining for now. There will be another Author's Notes below explaining some stuff for the next chapter.
Chapter 1: The Beginning
Part 0
Years Ago...
"The finals of Battle City Neo is finally coming to its end! The duel between Yugi Muto VS. Jaden Yuki is finally coming to its conclusion!"
They labeled it the duel of lifetime. I wouldn't disagree with me them.
"Here I go Yugi! It's time to end this! Elemental HERO Brave Neos attack his Dark Magician! Brave Nebula!"
The duel was between Jaden Yuki, a 'Uncrowded King' who specializes with HERO monsters.
"It that what you think Jaden?"
"What?"
"I'll activate set card! Secrets of Dark Magic!"
"Secrets of Dark Magic?! Don't tell me?!"
"Yes! This card will allow me to fuse my Dark Magician on my field with my Dark Magician Girl in my hand! The bond between master and student shall bring form to a new power! Appear my new servant! The duo of dark arts! Level 8! The Dark Magicians!"
And Yugi Muto, the current King of Duels.
"Nice one Yugi! As expected of the Duel king! You really are the best around!"
"I could say the same thing about you Jaden!"
This duel, that was televised worldwide, was my first experience with duel monsters. A clash between two of the best to ever do it. I wanted to be the same as them, I wanted the be one of the best duelists in the world. That was my dream, that was the dream of Jaune Arc.
Part 1
Present Day...
"Damn it! I'm going to be late! This is bad! This is really bad!"
You are probably wondering why I was running and howling a like a crazy person this early in the morning... Well to put it simply, I was late. Late for what, you might as? Well I was late for the entrance exams of Beacon Academy.
Beacon Academy it a dueling school that is funded by the Kaiba Corporation. This is usually the school that students go to if they want to become a Pro Duelist.
"Damn it! I knew that I shouldn't have watched the Fortune Cup Finals last night!"
Last night was the finals of the 10th annual Fortune Cup that was held in Atlas. The duel was between Winter Schnee and a duelists named Clover. It was epic duel, which lasted for 20 turns, which ended with Winter Schnee winning it all with her beautiful dueling style.
I'm a big fan of Winter Schee. Her skills in dueling was above that of anyone her age. But I digress. I must focus of what's important right now.
"Damn it! I need to move faster!"
If I don't make it in time, I won't even get a chance to become a pro duelist! I'm exaggerating, but becoming pro duelist becomes easier once you graduate from Beacon Academy.
Crash!
"Hey?!"
"I'm sorry!"
As I ran, I kept on crashing into people. I felt like an asshole because of it.
Crash!
"Watch it boy!"
"Sorry!"
Bump!
"What's wrong with you brat?!"
"Sorry! But I'm in a hurry!"
Focus Jaune! You need to stop running into people! Let's just hope that the entrance exam is less stressful than this.
Part 2
Testing Site...
"Oscar Pine, you're up next. Please step up to the Dueling Field."
I nodded nervously as I made my way towards the dueling field for my upcoming dueling test. This was only my second time ever dueling. Heck, I didn't even know what duel monsters were last week. Ozpin, the headmaster of Beacon Academy, suddenly came out of nowhere and told me that he would give me scholarship if I passed the passed the exam. I agreed to in naturally I really didn't want to become a regular farm boy.
"Oscar Pine are you ready?"
"Y-Yes!"
The proctor nodded and activated his duel disk. I followed suit, got ready to duel.
"Duel!"
"D-Duel!"
Oscar VS. Duel Proctor
"I'll go first!"
The proctor exclaimed. I nodded as a response. From what Ozpin told me, to win a duel, you must figure out what your opponent is playing first.
Duel Proctor's Turn
Duel Proctors LPs: 4000
Duel Proctors Hand: 5 cards
"I'll activate the Spell Card, Cost Down, to reduce the level of the monsters in my hand by 2 until the end of this turn!"
Reduce the level? You can do that? I really need to learn this game fast.
"Now I can Normal Summon Gadget Soldier, which is normally a level 6 from my hand! Appear in ATK position! Gadget Soldier!"
(Gadget Soldier/EARTH/Level 4/Machine/Normal/ATK 1800/DEF 2000)
A bulky looking cyborg was summoned onto the side of my opponent's field.
"I'll end my turn afterwards."
When his turn reached the End Phase. Gadgets Soldiers level reverted back into its original.
Gadget Soldier Level: 4 to 6
Duel Proctors Hand: 3 cards
Oscar's Turn
Oscar's LPs: 4000
Oscar's Hand: 6 cards
"O-Okay my turn draw."
I examined the cards in my hand decided to play on the defensive for the time being.
"I'll N-Normal Summon Mystical Elf in DEF position!"
(Mystical Elf/LIGHT/Level 4/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK 800/DEF 2000)
A beautiful elven woman manifested onto my field while she was in the praying position.
"Going on the defensive I see."
I agreed with the proctors remark as I couldn't really play on the offensive due to what cards I drew.
"Afterwards I'll set a card and end my turn."
Oscar's Hand: 4 cards
Duel Proctor's Turn
"Draw!"
Duel Proctors LPs: 4000
Duel Proctors Hand: 4 cards
The proctor stares at the cards in his hand for a moment before he begins his turn. He was probably planning for his next move.
"I'll Normal Summon Robotic Knight in ATK position!"
(Robotic Knight/FIRE/Level 4/Machine/Normal/ATK 1600/DEF 1800)
A robot that was wearing a musketeer outfit appeared right next to my opponent's Gadget Soldier. It looked very experienced with combat.
But luckily for me, both of Robotic Knight and Gadget Soldiers ATK points were lower than Mystical Elf's DEF. He must card that can mitigate this.
"I'll activate the Equip Spell Gravity Blaster and will equip it to Gadget Soldier!"
A large laser gun attached itself to the left arm of Gadget Soldier.
"Gravity Blaster has the effect that it can increase the ATK of a Machine-Type monster by 400!"
It seems that I was right on my assumption. He did have a card that can deal with Mystical Elf's high DEF stat.
Gadget Soldier ATK: 1800 to 2200
"Now Gadget Soldier attack his Mystical Elf! Gravity Cannon!"
The proctor ordered his monster to ATK mine but unluckily for him, I was prepared. Gadget Soldier fired a laser bram from the Gravity Blaster that was equipped to its hand, but before it could reach my my Mystical Elf.
"I'll activate my set card, Negate Attack!"
A shield made out of light blocked the ATK of Gadget Soldier.
"What the?!"
"Negate Attack c-can stop the attack of my opponent's monster, then afterwards it end the battle phase!"
I explained to proctor.
"I see. Very well, I'll end my turn then."
Duel Proctors Hand: 2 cards
Oscar's Turn
"My turn d-draw!"
Oscar's LPs: 4000
Oscar's Hand: 5 cards
Okay, it's my turn to go on the offensive.
"I'll Normal Summon N-Neo the Magic Swordsman in ATK position!"
(Neo the Magic Swordsman/LIGHT/Level 4/Spellcaster/Normal/ATK 1700/DEF 1000)
A blonde spellcasters well verse with sword fighting appear right next to my Mystical Elf.
"Now I'll activate Mystical Elf's effect! By making her ATK 0, I can transfer her ATK to another monster that I control! H-Holy Light!"
Mystical Elf starts to glows in a holy light then gives her energy to Neo the Magical Swordsman.
Mystical Elf ATK: 800 to 0
Neo the Magic Swordsman ATK: 1700 to 2500
"Neo the Magic Swordsman attack Gadget Soldier! Holy Mystic Sword!"
Neo ran towards Gadget Soldier before delivering a stab attack onto its throat.
"Haaah!"
Stab!
"Gruaah...!"
Gadget Soldier was defeated afterwards.
Boom!
"Kuh!"
The proctor was forced to put his guard up due to the damage he received.
Duel Proctors LPs: 4000 to 3700
"Afterwards, I'll set a face-down card before ending my turn."
Oscar's Hand: 3 cards
Duel Proctor's Turn
Duel Proctors LPs: 3700
Duel Proctors Hand: 3 cards
"Draw!"
The smiles as he saw the card he drew. Something is coming, I could feel it.
"I'll activate Polymerization! I'll fuse the Machine King in my hand with the Robotic Knight on my field! The commander of the machines and the king of steel shall reforged and turn into a new being! Form! The mechanical monarch of perfection! Level 8! Perfect Machine King!"
(Perfect Machine King/EARTH/Level 8/Machine/Fusion - Effect/ATK 2800/DEF 1500)
A large humanoid machine with a white and red paint job appeared onto the field. It easily towered all the other monsters on the field.
"A Fusion Monster?!"
This was my first time seeing one. From what Ozpin told me, Fusion Monsters are incredibly strong. I'll need to be careful with this one.
"Perfect Machine King has an effect that it gains 500 ATK for each machine monster on the field! Perfect Machine King is machine, meaning that its attack will become 3200! Machine Power Up!"
Perfect Machine King ATK: 2700 to 3200
My eye widened when I saw the it's ATK points.
"I'm not done! I still have my Normal Summon! Appear Mechanicalchaser in ATK position!"
(Mechanicalchaser /DARK/Level 4/Machine/Normal/ATK 1850/DEF 800)
An orb like robot with multiple arms and with wing manifested onto the field. It was next to the Fusion monster on my opponents side of the field.
"Perfect Machine King's ATK will increase once again!"
Perfect Machine King ATK: 3200 to 3700
"3700 ATK!?"
I've never seen a monster with this high of an ATK, granted this was my second only duel in my life. But I digress, it has 3700, that must be a world record or something!
"Perfect Machine King attack Neo the Magic Swordsman! Mechanical Tyranny!"
I'm not going to let it deal massive damage to me! The giant machine raised his fist, but just before he can deliver its attack.
"I'll activate my Trap Card, Shift! With this I'll change Perfect Machine King's attack towards Mystical Elf instead!"
Neo swapped its position with Mystical Elf which in turn caused the destruction of Mystical Elf instead.
BOOM!
This is bad.
"Due to Mystical Elf being destroyed, the ATK of Neo the Magic Swordsman will return back to normal."
Neo the Magic Swordsman ATK: 2500 to 1700
With Neo's attack back to normal... That means.
"Mechanicalchaser! Attack Neo the Magic Swordsman! Steel Beheading!"
Just like what the proctor stated Mechanicalchaser beheads my monster. It was really brutal.
BOOM!
"Kch!"
Oscar's LPs: 4000 to 3850
"Afterwards I'll end my turn."
Duel Proctors Hand: 1 card
Oscar's Turn
"My turn draw!"
Oscar's LPs: 3850
Oscar's Hand: 4 cards
I saw the card that I drew and decided to play on the defensive once again. That's all I can do at the moment.
"I'll Normal Summon Peten the Dark Clown in DEF position."
(Peten the Dark Clown/DARK/Level 3/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK 500/DEF 1200)
A clown wearing a mask and extravagant looking clothing materialized on to the my side of the field.
"Afterwards, I'll end my turn."
Oscar's Hand: 3 cards
Duel Proctor's Turn
"It seems that you are no longer stuttering. That's good. My turn, draw!"
Duel Proctors LPs: 3700
Duel Proctors Hand: 2 cards
The proctor looks at the card he draws before turns towards me.
"I'll finish this quickly. I'll Normal Summon Machine King Prototype!"
(Machine King Prototype/EARTH/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1500)
A much more smaller but similar machine appeared next to Perfect Machine King.
"Machine King Prototype will gain 100 ATK for each machine monster on the field except for itself."
Machine King Prototype ATK: 1600 to 1800
"But in addition to that, Perfect Machine King will also get an ATK boost."
Perfect Machine King ATK: 3700 to 4200
4200?! How can I defeat monster like that?!
"Machine King Prototype attack Peten the Dark Clown! Mechanical Rule!"
Machine King Prototype delivers a kick to Peten which destroys the Dark Clown in process.
BOOM!
"I'll activate Peten's effect! When he's sent the graveyard, I can banish him to Special Summon another Peten from my Deck! Appear! Another Peten the Dark Clown!"
Another Peten appeared and replaced the old one.
"So it has that kind of effect? Very well! Mechanicalchaser destroy the other Peten! Steel Beheading!"
The mechanical robot beheads the second Peten.
BOOM!
"Peten's effect activates once more! Appear! Another Peten the Dark Clown!"
The proctor frowns at what was happening right now. I don't blame him, monsters like Peten are pretty annoying when you don't have cards that can deal with them.
"Your only prolonging the inevitable! Perfect Machine King! Destroy the last Peten! Mechanical Tyranny!"
The gigantic king of the machines delivers a powerful punch that destroys my third and final Peten. Damn it! This is bad.
BOOM!
"The last Peten is destroyed. You no longer have a card that can protect you! I'll end my turn! Let us see if you can pull something out of your sleeve!"
Duel Proctors Hand: 1 card
Damn it! I'm am I going to return back to Mistral and become a farm boy once more?! No I don't want that! But can I even win this duel?
"...Yes."
I shouldn't give up! I'm sure that my deck has card that can help me win this duel! I closed my eyes and prayed.
Oscar's Turn
"My turn draw!"
Oscar's LPs: 3850
Oscar's Hand: 4 cards
"It's here..."
When I opened my eyes, I saw the card that will lead me to my victory.
"I'll Normal Summon Saggi the Dark Clown in DEF position!"
(Saggi the Dark Clown/DARK/Level 3/Spellcaster/Normal/ATK 600/DEF 1500)
"Hehehe!"
A clown similar to Peten but with a much deformed face appeared onto my side of the field.
"I'll follow that up by setting a card then ending my turn!"
Oscar's Hand: 2 cards
Duel Proctor's Turn
"My turn, draw!"
Duel Proctors LPs: 3700
Duel Proctors Hand: 2 cards
The Proctor looks at my field before continuing on with his turn.
"I'll Normal Summon Reflect Bounder in ATK position!"
(Reflect Bounder/LIGHT/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 1700/DEF 1000)
A cryborg with red robotic argumentations appeared. The argumentations also had different mirrors attached to it.
"With another machine monster on the field, both of my Machine Kings will get another attack boost!"
Machine King Prototype ATK: 1800 to 1900
Perfect Machine King ATK: 4200 to 4700
The monsters of my opponent increased in power.
"Now Reflect Bounder attack Saggi the Dark Clown! Reflector Blast!"
Attack Reflector unleashed a blast of light upon my monster, destroying it in the process.
BOOM!
"Now I'll end your suffering. Perfect Machine King attack him directly! Mechanical Tyranny!"
My opponent's orders his Fusion Monsters to attack me, but...
"Are you sure about that?"
"What?!"
My opponent was surprised by what I asked.
"Did you forget about my set card?"
"Your set card? No! Your bluffing!"
"Sorry, but I'm not! I'll activate my Trap Card, Magic Cylinder!"
Two large cylinders appeared and blocked Perfect Machine Kings attack.
My opponent started to panic once he realized what was happening.
"No Perfect Machine King stop!"
"It's too late!"
The attack of Perfect Machine King was reflected back at my opponent, which in turn, caused him to go flying off the dueling field.
BOOM!
"Gauuuugh!"
Duel Proctors LPs: 3700 to 0
WINNER: OSCAR PINE
"Yes! I'm getting my free scholarship!"
Part 3
As I watched the young man, Oscar Pine defeat Oobleck. I could help but be impressed with Ozpins talent scouting. Even though Oobleck was only using half of his full strength, it very impressive for a rookie duelists to defeat him like that.
"I seems that you weren't wrong about him sir. The duel gods love the boy. To draw Magic Cylinder at that exact moment in nothing short of magnificent."
"Of course, who do you take me for Glynda?"
Heh.. A typical reply from Ozpin. He always likes to prove his doubters wrong.
"Well sir, it seems that was the last duel for entrance exams. Let us head back to Beacon Academy now."
"Wait a minute Glynda."
"Sir?"
Why did Ozpin stop me? Is something wrong, I wondered.
"It seems that we have a late examinee."
I frowned once he showed me the screen on his scroll.
There was a blonde male who on his knees begging Professor Port to give him a chance to do the entrance exams.
Part 4
It was a pitiful site. I was currently on my knees begging in front of burly old man begging for a spot in Beacon Academy.
I'm such a stupid idiot! Ahhhhh! Why am I such a fanboy of Winter Schnee?!
"Please! Give me a shot! I can prove to you that I belong in Beacon Academy!"
"I'm sorry my boy, but I'm not the one that decides that. That job belongs to-"
The burly man in front of me tried to explain to me the hierarchy of Beacon Academy, but before I could do that, he was interrupted by a soft but forceful voice.
"Me."
The man who said that word oozed with charisma and style. I knew who he was once I saw his face. He was Ozpin the headmaster of Beacon Academy and a former Pro Duelist that was able to make it in the top 10 in the world rankings. And right next to him was very beautiful woman who wore glasses, she was probably in late twenties or in her early twenties judging by her looks.
"Please, let me take the entrance exam! I'll do anything, please give me a chance!"
I begged and groveled at the man.
But the beautiful woman by his side didn't take to kindly to my actions.
"Beacon Academy doesn't tolerate people like you. Get out of this premise, or would you rather have me call the security guards on you?!"
I started panic when the beautiful woman told me that. It's always the pretty one, that are the meanest.
"Please! I'm begging you! Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to become a Pro Duelist! Beacon Academy is the best path for that!"
The woman gritted her teeth in annoyance, she was ready to kick me out of the premise. But before she could do that, she was interrupted by none other than the headmaster of Beacon Academy himself, Ozpin.
"Young man, I'll let you take on the entrance exam."
The woman turns towards her boss in a surprised manner.
"Sir! This is a violation of the rules! You can't just let this late slacker here get a pass!"
Slacker? That's a new one.
"Glynda, calm yourself."
Ozpin stared at the newly named Glynda for a couple of seconds. He waited for the woman to calm down, in which she did after a couple of minutes. Ozpin then turned his attention back towards me once again.
"Tell me young man, what is your name?"
"J-Jaune Arc sir."
I stated in slightly nervous manner as Ozpin nodded at my answer.
"Very well Mr. Arc. Let's go to the dueling field."
"Thank you headmaster sir! Who am I going to face?"
I was ecstatic. Glynda on the other hand didn't agree to it.
"Sir you can't be serious about this!?"
"Don't interrupt me Glynda."
Ozpin glared at the woman which made her pause.
"Now then, let me answer your questions then. The person that you are go going to go up against... "
"Is?"
"...Me."
Myself as well as Glynda were surprised by Ozpin's statement. This must be a joke... Me against Ozpin...
Part 5
I was nervous wreck internally right now. Me? Going up against Ozpin?! How the heck can I go up against him of all people?!
As I said earlier, Ozpin was a former top ten duelists in the world rankings. He was able reach rank number 7 behind the likes of Yugi Muto, Joey Wheeler, Seto Kaiba, Jaden Yuki, and some others.
I can't win against that! No way! He has way too much dueling experience!
"Jaune Arc, please step into the dueling field."
Ozpin ordered with authority. The only thing that I could do was nod agree.
Part 6
"Have you finally calmed your nerves Mr. Arc?"
"U-Um... Yes, maybe."
Ozpin grinned at my response. Is my nervousness that obvious?
"It seems that you are still nervous. Well it matters not. If you are duelist, your nerves will calm down once we duel."
Ozpin adjusted his glasses before putting on his duel disk.
"Let us begin Mr. Arc."
I nodded and activated my duel disk.
Jaune VS. Ozpin
"Duel!"
"Duel!"
Ozpin draws his five cards then turns towards me.
"Mr. Arc, you can go first. Show me what you can do."
I nodded and agreed.
Jaune's Turn
Jaune's LPs: 4000
Jaune's Hand: 5 cards
With the fives cards that drew, I can either play on the offensive or the defensive. But seeing that I was going first for the duel, I decided to go on the defensive for time being. Ozpin is a powerful duelist, I can be careless against him.
"I'll Normal Summon Big Shield Gardna in DEF position!"
(Big Shield Gardna/EARTH/Level 4/Warrior/Effect/ATK 100/DEF 2600)
A large man holding a shield that was equally as large as him appeared directly in front me. He was Big Shield Gardna, a warrior type that specializes at defense.
"Big Shield Gardna, a level 4 monster that boasts one of the highest power in all of Duel Monsters. Interesting, where did you get that monster? As far as I know, only hundred or so of them were released in public."
Big Shield Gardna was rare? I didn't know that.
"I bought it from a peddler who came by my village back is the day."
Ozpin gains a quizzical look.
"A peddler?"
"Yes, a peddler. Its weird, I know."
Why would a peddler sell Duel Monster Cards? I don't effin know and I'm not going to question it.
"Is that so... Very well, continue on."
I nodded then did so what he asked of me.
"I'll activate, Swords of Revealing Light!"
Multiple swords of pure lights appeared onto Ozpin's side of the field.
"Oh? Another rare card. Interesting Mr. Arc, are you going to show me more?"
I shook my head in denial. I don't want to over extend for the turn.
"No, I'm just going to end my turn."
Jaune's Hand: 3 cards
Ozpin's Turn
"Is that all? I'm mildly disappointed. Oh well, my turn draw"
Ozpin's LPs: 4000
Ozpin's Hand: 6 cards
As soon as Ozpin drew his card, I suddenly felt a chill go down my spine. This was reinforced by the cold smile that appeared on his face once he saw what was the card the he drew.
"First and foremost, let's remove this annoying spell, I'll active Bounce Spell."
Bounce Spell? I've never heard of that card. But I didn't have time to question it as the Swords of Revealing light that was covering Ozpin's field was now covering mine instead.
" What the?!"
"Confused? Bounce Spell reflects the effects Spell Cards back to my opponent. So your Swords of Revealing Light is no longer an issue to me."
Woah! I didn't know that Ozpin possessed a card like this. This is somewhat terrifying. Retirement hasn't dulled Ozpin's fangs in the slightest.
"Now that that's done, I'll Special Summon this card from my hand by discarding a Normal Monster from my hand."
Ozpin sends his level 8 Cosmo Queen from his hand to his graveyard.
"Special Summon. Appear level 7, Cosmo Brain."
(Cosmo Brain/DARK/Level 7/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK 1500/DEF 2450)
A sage with a long blue robe appeared onto Ozpin's field.
"Cosmo Brain has the effect that it gains ATK equal to the Level x 200 of the monster sent. Cosmo Queen is level 8, which means that Cosmo Brain will gain 1600 ATK."
Cosmo Brain ATK: 1500 to 3100
3100 ATK! That means that it can destroy Big Shield Gardna now! In addition to that, I don't have Swords of Revealing Light Protecting me any more! This is bad!
"Cosmo Brain, attack his Big Shield Gardna! Cosmic Shift!"
Cosmo Brain unleashed a powerful magic attack which destroyed my monster with ease.
BOOM!
"Kch!"
I can't help but feel somewhat in awe with Ozpin. As expected of someone of his caliber, he easily tore through my defense like it was nothing.
"Afterwards, I'll set a card then hand my turn to you."
Swords of Revealing Light: 2 turns left
Ozpin's Hand: 2 cards
Jaune's Turn
"My turn draw!"
Jaune's LPs: 4000
Jaune's Hand: 4 cards
After I drew my card, I decided to survey the field. My opponent, Ozpin has a Cosmo Brain with 3100 ATK and set card on his field. Plus my very own Swords of Revealing Light is Stopping me from attacking. This is bad, I don't really want to do this, but I have no other choice.
"I'll activate Mystical Space Typhoon! Destroying my own Swords of Revealing Light!"
A miniature whirlwind appeared and destroyed the light swords that were on my field.
"Oh? Destroying your own spell is a bold move. But still, Cosmo Brain still has 3100 ATK. Can you overcome it, I wonder?"
I can... That is if my plan works.
"I'll activate Enchanting Fitting Room!"
A pod with a red curtain manifested onto my field.
"By paying 800 LPs, I can excavate the top 4 cards of my deck, and Special Summon all of the excavated level 3 or lower Normal Monsters, after that, I'll shuffle the non-Normal Monsters back into my deck!"
Ozpin's eyes widened for a moment before his face morphed into a smile.
"You really are interesting Mr. Arc. Let us see if you can pull this off."
I can and I will. I closed my eyes prayed for a moment.
"The first card is Necro Gardna!"
Damn, it's a level 3 but it's not a Normal Monster.
"The second is Swordsman of Landstar!"
(Swordsman of Landstar/EARTH/Level 3/Warrior/Normal/ATK 500/DEF 1200)
Nice! I got one! 2 excavates left!
"The third is Grappler of Landstar!"
(Grappler of Landstar/EARTH/Level 3/Warrior/Normal/ATK 1000/DEF 500)
Awesome! Back to back! Can I make it 3 in a row?!
"The last one is... Jack's Knight."
Damn... It is a Normal Monster, but Jack's Knight is a level 5 not a level 3 or lower.
As finished with my Excavation two warriors with jelly bean like head appeared onto my field from the fitting room. Both are in ATK position and were ready for combat. The first was a swordsman with sword and shield, the second one on the other hand was a soldier with army gear and a knife.
Clap!
Clap!
Clap!
Ozpin started to clap all of the sudden.
"Bravo, Mr. Arc. You were able to excavate and Special Summon 2 Normal Monsters. Now i wonder what you will do with them."
Was he mocking me or genuinely praising me, I couldn't tell.
I grinned pointed up into the sky.
"I'll show you! Appear the circuit that leads to my future!"
A large circuit appeared about me.
"A Link Circuit? A Link Summon then... Interesting..."
I ignored Ozpin's comments for the moment as I continued on with my turn.
"Arrowheads confirmed! The summoning conditions are two monsters with different names!"
Swordsman of Landstar and Grappler of Landstar transformed into energy then slammed into the Link Circuit above.
"Circuit combine! Incinerate my foes with you burning blades! The battle hardened warrior that survived many battles! Link Summon! Link 2 Ferocious Flame Swordsman!"
(Ferocious Flame Swordsman/FIRE/Link 2/Warrior/Normal/ATK 1300/Arrow - Left and Bottom-Left)
A flaming warrior that was dual-wielding two red-orange swords appeared onto my field. Ozpin couldn't help but smile at what he saw.
"I'm glad that I decided to test you Mr. Arc. But sadly, your Link Monster can not attack over my Cosmo Brain."
"Don't worry about it, Ferocious Flame Swordsman isn't the one that is going to beat your monster!"
Ozpin gains a curious look then a sly grin.
"Is that so? Show me then."
He's challenging me! Okay then, I'll definitely defeat Cosmo Brain this turn!
"Ferocious Flame Swordsman has the effect that all warrior monsters on the field gains 500 ATK! That includes himself! Flaming Aura!"
The flames around Ferocious Flame Swordsman increases which indicates power boost that he was getting.
Ferocious Flame Swordsman ATK: 1300 to 1800
Onto the next phase of of the turn.
"I'll Normal Summon Dark Blade!"
(Dark Blade/DARK/Level 4/Warrior/Normal/ATK 1800/DEF 1500)
A swordsman clad in dark armor appeared onto my field right next to Ferocious Flame Swordsman. He exuded a menacing aura the can put any fighter to shame.
"Due to the effect of Ferocious Flame Swordsman, the ATK of Dark Blade will increase by 500!"
Dark Blade ATK: 1800 to 2300
"Then lastly! I'll activate the card that will help me in destroying Cosmo Brian! I'll activate Bashing Shield and equip to Dark Blade, increasing his ATK by 1000!"
A bronze shield that had a spike in the center of it, materialized onto the empty left hand of Dark Blade.
Dark Blade ATK: 2300 to 3300
"Bravo Mr. Arc. You have surpased Cosmo Brain's ATK."
Ozpin was genuinely happy when Dark Blade supassed Cosmo Brain in terms of power. While I was genuinely confused why he was though.
"Now Dark Blade attack Cosmo Brain! Night Blade Slice!"
The armored dark swordsman charged at Cosmo Brain, slicing the spellcaster in half with his blade of darkness.
"Gurh...!"
BOOM!
Ozpin's LPs: 4000 to 3800
Ozpin smiled as he took battle damage. Damn he's not fazed whatsoever. Is this because of his dueling experience? Maybe.
"Ferocious Flame Swordsman ATK Ozpin directly! Raging Flame Blade!"
The fiery swordsman jumped up into the air before delivering a cross slash onto my opponent, Ozpin. Said opponent, completely no sold the attack as he didn't feel it.
Ozpin's LPs: 3800 to 2000
"Afterwards I'll end my turn."
Jaune's Hand: 0 cards
Ozpin's Turn
"Not bad, Mr. Arc. You were actually able to halve my Life Points. I didn't expect this. But now that I've seen what you can do, I can now go all out now."
He wasn't serious earlier?! Don't tell me that he's been holding back all this time!?
"Draw."
Ozpin's LPs: 2000
Ozpin's Hand: 3 cards
The former pro duelist smiles at me in a cold manner. I have a bad feeling about this.
"By shuffling all the monsters in my graveyard back to my deck, I can Special Summon this card from my hand. Appear Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord."
(Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord/DARK/Level 10/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK ?/DEF 0)
A pharoah-like monster appeared on the side of Ozpin's field. I was very wary of it as I knew what it was.
"Exodius ATK is based on the number of Normal Monsters in my graveyard. I currently have none, so Exodius will 0 ATK."
Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord ATK: ? to 0
"But this won't last for long. I'll activate Painful Choice. By selecting 5 cards from my Deck, I can show them to my opponent, my opponent can select 1 card among them, then afterwards I can add the card that my opponent selected then discard the rest to the graveyard."
Ozpin chose Exodia the Forbidden One, Right Arm of the Forbidden One, Left Arm of the Forbidden One, Right Arm of the Forbidden One, and Left Arm of the Forbidden One. He extends his right hand then shows me those cards.
"Pick one Mr. Arc."
Damn, this is bad. I can't really deal with him currently. I'm just going to slow him down for a bit.
"I'll pick the Left Arm of the Forbidden One."
Ozpin smiles then sends the rest of the Exodia cards into the graveyard.
"With three Normal Monsters in the graveyard, Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lords ATK will increase by 3000."
Exodius let's out a battle cry as his attack increases.
Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord ATK: 0 to 3000
"Then afterwards, I'll Normal Summon Left Arm of the Forbidden One in DEF position."
(Left Arm of the Forbidden One/DARK/Level 1/Spellcaster/Normal/ATK 200/DEF 300)
A severed left arm manifested next to Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord.
I was confused by this action. The plausible reason for this was... No don't tell me.
"You have the The Legendary Exodia Incarnate in your hand, don't you?!"
The Legendary Exodia Incarnate, a legendary card that Ozpin possesses that was created to be on par with the Gods!
"Sadly I don't have it. Well, atleast not yet."
"Not yet?"
Ozpin smiles knowingly.
"I'll activate my set card, Soul Connection. With this card, I can add 1 Monster from my deck to my hand."
Damn Soul Connection?! How many rare cards can one man have?!
"And you already know the monster that I was going to add. Come to me Legendary Exodia Incarnate."
And just like he said, he added the monster that was on par with the Egyptian Gods was added.
"Now I'll tribute the Left Arm of the Forbidden One, to Special Summon the monster that I just added. When the seals of the Forbidden One are broken, the being equal to God shall descend. Appear, my strongest servant. The Legendary Exodia Incarnate."
(The Legendary Exodia Incarnate/DARK/Level 10/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK ?/DEF 0)
A incredibly large monster that was larger that Exodius appeared next to the said monster.
"The Legendary Exodia Incarnate gains 1000 ATK for each Forbidden One monster in my graveyard, meaning that he will 5000 ATK."
The Legendary Exodia Incarnate ATK: ? to 5000
The Legendary Exodia Incarnate is also immune to card effects for those who were wondering.
"And also, Exodius will a 1000 attack due to me having another Normal Monster in my graveyard."
Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord ATK: 3000 to 4000
Two monsters with 4000 ATK or more. I'm going to lose... I'm not going to Beacon Academy... I gritted my teeth and waited for my inevitable defeat.
"Exodius attack his Ferocious Flame Swordsman. Exxod Blast."
Exodius begins to gather energy.
"I'll activate Exodius' effect. When it declares an ATK, I can send 1 monster from my hand or deck to the graveyard."
Ozpin sends his Cosmo Queen to the graveyard.
"Exodius will gain another ATK boost."
Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord ATK: 4000 to 5000
After Exodius finished gathering up its energy, it unleashes upon my Link Monster, completely destroying it in the process.
BOOM!
"Guaaaah!"
Jaune's LPs: 4000 to 800
With my Link monster gone, Dark Blade's ATK was reduced by 500. I could Special Summon another monster from my graveyard due to Ferocious Flame Swordsmans effect, but that would be pretty useless seeing that Dark Blade was still in ATK position, so I decided not to do it.
Dark Blade ATK: 3300 to 2800
"I'm not finished with my turn Mr. Arc, Exodia Incarnate, finish off his Dark Blade, Exxod Incinerating Flame."
The gigantic monster unleashed an energy blast that engulfed Dark Blade and me. The power of the said blast was also enough to send my flying off the Dueling Field that me and Ozpin were on.
BOOM!
"Gaaaaaaah!"
Jaune's LPs: 800 to 0
WINNER: OZPIN
Part 7
Moments Later...
"You have lost Mr. Arc."
I know... And my dream of becoming a pro duelistis becoming farther and farther away from me.
"What will you do now? Will you give up on your dream as a Pro Duelist or will you persevere?"
I paused for a minute when he asked me that question. Will I really give up on my dream?
"N..."
"What was that Mr. Arc? I couldn't quite hear you."
"I said no. It is true that by not going to Beacon Academy, it will lower my chances of becoming a pro but..."
"But what?"
"I'm not going to give up! I'm still going to become a Pro Duelist, with or without Beacon Academy's help!"
Ozpin grins at my proclamation.
"Is that so? Interesting, you are not so easily discouraged..."
I nodded. I'm not giving up on my dream, even though it became a lot harder.
I bowed to Ozpin then...
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity! Even though I was late to the entrance exams, you still gave me a chance to prove my skills! Plus dueling against someone of your caliber was learning experience!"
After said that, I turned my back towards Ozpin and decided to leave the vicinity. But before I could do that.
"Before you leave Mr. Arc. Did you know that winners of an amateur tournament can apply for a scholarship here at Beacon Academy?"
Amateur tournament winners? Scholarship? What is he talking about?
"Did you also know that Duelist Kingdom, an amateur tournament, is being held next week at this island west of Vale?"
"Next week? West of Vale?"
Ozpin is giving me another shot isn't he? Joy started to swell in my chest once I realized what he was eluding to.
I turned to Ozpin and bowed my head to him once more.
"Thank you sir! I'll win the entirety of Duelist Kingdom! I will not let this opportunity slide"
I left the Beacon Academy testing site afterwards.
Part 8
As the slacker left the the testing site. I made my way towards my boss and asked him a question.
"Why did you tell him about the scholarship sir? You've already dueled him. Isn't that enough?"
I don't get why Ozpin is so fixated on that slacker.
"Well Glynda... Let's just say that he reminds me of someone I know. An underdog that never gives up and is always ready for a challenge. I can't help but feel obligated to give Mr. Arc a chance."
Ozpin was talking about 'him' wasn't he? Well whatever. While it's true that Duelist Kingdom is labeled as an amateur tournament, some of the worlds best youths enter it each year. That slacker doesn't have a chance of winning it.
Part 9
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"You want me to enter the Duelist Kingdom?"
"..."
"Why? I don't want to duel against kids."
"..."
"Oh? One of 'those' cards is the prize... Fine, I'll do it."
"..."
"Yeah yeah... I won't hold back. I'll talk to you later."
Click...
"Phew... That womans is such a slave driver... Oh well, atleast I don't have to listen to Emerald's constant bitching."
Author's Notes # 2:
Just a heads up for the next chapter. We are going with a slightly modified Duelist Kingdom ruleset for the upcoming duels.
Here is are more detailed explanation for those who want to read it.
Duelist Kingdom Ruleset:
1.) Players cannot attack directly.
2.) If a player fails to Summon any monster during the turn when they didn't control one, they will automatically lose the duel at the end of their turn.
3.) Players can Normal Summon or Set Level 5 or higher monsters without Tributing. (Players can still Tribute Summon if they want to. Like with the Monarch cards to activate their effects.)
4.) Players can Ritual Summon monsters from Deck. (Kinda like how Yugi summoned BLS or Magician of Black Chaos without the Ritual monsters in his hand.)
5.) Only one monster is allowed to declare an attack per turn.
6.) Players start with 2000 Life Points.
7.) If a monster(s) is destroyed by card effect, the controller of that card(s) would receive damage equal to half of that monster's ATK points. For example, when you Raigeki your opponents Blue-Eyes, they will take 1500 damage to thier Life Points. (This won't happen in the fic though, its just an example.)
8.) Certain monsters will gain bonuses depending on the field that they are on. For example, WATER monsters can't be targeted for an attack while they are in Ocean Field, except by other WATER monsters.
That's all for now. I'm out and tired. Sayofuckingnara.