Alright, got one out in time for the holidays. Which means the real-life job is going to kick my butt until the second of 2018...
Also to D.J. Scales, did have to add some Monsters to Roxanne's deck considering how she fights and compatible to the other set of monsters you had for her.
Enough about that! Enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or the rest of the franchise or any music in this story, I own Claudio Osbourne and the Jukebox Hero Archetype, aside from a select few made by all the authors/readers who submitted them. And all other OCs and cards submitted © original creators.
Chapter 5: The Hidden Monsters
Night has reached the Academy Island after the successful promotion of Chazz and Syrus, with Jasmine and Mindy showing off their improved ability that kept them in Obelisk Blue. However, the scenery takes us to the Volcano area where Jaden and Claudio were walking up the hills to follow Vice-Chancellor Etna's orders of their own challenges.
"It's great that Syrus and Chazz were able to improve themselves," Claudio stated. "Not to mention bust out a new Fusion Monster. Not to mention seeing Alexis and her friends became powerful enough to put one another through their paces."
"Things are looking up," Jaden noted as he looked up to the night sky. "Just thinking of all of our friends being at the top before they graduate is the best." He then looked up at the volcano. "But now it's our turn to make an impression in the Vice-Chancellor's tests."
The J-Hero duelist shrugged, "But what if she puts us in Obelisk Blue? The last time you were offered promotion, you turned it down just to be back with Syrus and Chumley. A lot of people called you crazy for doing that. Then again, all the times I could be in Obelisk Blue but was just content in knowing I've improved without going to a higher rank."
"We could still be Obelisk Blue in name," the E-Hero duelist replied. "Reyna did, and she still hangs around the Slifer Dorm. However, it won't be long before many of the Slifers get their chance to be promoted." He then looked to Claudio, "Not to mention, it still will be occupied by our Headmaster and the newest Slifers that failed to impress the Vice-Chancellor."
"At least they have some time left," Claudio said. "The year's not exactly over."
However, they were also being followed many feet away by Allyson and Melody. After seeing them leave the duel arena without a sound, they decided to follow and confront them.
"This is getting tiresome," Melody frowned. "Why do they keep leaving without praising their friends? What's their reason for being anti-social?"
Allyson sighed, "It still has to bother them about what happen with Yubel and Tragoedia..."
"It doesn't make any sense," the Magician duelist said with a huff, "They said it's all over; Yubel and Tragoedia aren't a threat too anyone. It can't be about how we're feeling as well."
"You're right," the Spirit duelist nodded, "I gotten over what happened to me; Jaden rescued me and did his part in stopping the 12 Dimensions from being destroyed." She then looked miffed. "Now he doesn't smile most of the time. I even hear that he doesn't enjoy his duels anymore."
"Claudio, too," Melody added. "He never plays when he's about to win; it usually uplifts the audience, even his opponent. Against many, it's usually thanking the opponent for a great duel, some he does it to teach them lessons about their actions. I don't even find him on the Ra Yellow roof, strumming random songs. It's like he can't enjoy anything, and it's worse than when the Light of Destruction tried to mess with their minds, making them unable to see their cards."
"Then let's keep going and find out what's going on with them." Allyson stated with a determined face, with Melody nodding.
Soon, Jaden and Claudio reached an open spot on the volcano. It was there they saw Etna waiting on them with her usual stoic form. Once they stopped a few feet away from them, she spoke.
"Gentlemen, thank you for joining me tonight for your challenges," Etna proclaimed. "I would have you fight at the arena as well, but I think a more private setting would be best so that you don't hide your strength."
The boys looked confused at what they heard as Allyson and Melody reached the spot as well. But once they saw Etna, they gasped and found themselves hiding in the bushes nearby and peering out from them.
"They're with Vice-Chancellor Belmonte?" Melody asked. "Is that why they're here?"
Allyson sighed with relief, "She must have called them here for their own tests. And given that they're powerful duelists, she probably didn't want to disclose that information to the public."
"It still doesn't explain the other days they walked out," the Magician duelist added, "And this was before Miss Belmonte came to Duel Academy."
The Spirit Duelist felt her bubble burst that that comment, feeling sad once more and looked on.
"I can tell that you two are hiding your strengths," Etna continued her lecture to the top duelists. "After you've returned from the 12 Dimensions, you two are not using your full powers in your duels."
"Wait, the 12 Dimensions?" Jaden gasped. "You know about that?"
"And believe it," the Laval Duelist nodded with a small smile. "Including your battles with the Shadow Riders and the Light of Destruction. I learned it all from Mr. Seth Scrapper, who's experienced your last accomplishments all alongside you."
"Someone that Seto Kaiba chosen to work here believes about the stuff that's been going around on this island," Claudio asked incredulously.
"I even know about the things surrounding your pasts from Chancellor Sheppard," Etna replied. "About your run-ins with Spirits, or at least hear them at your young age, and that you have several in your decks. Unlike Mr. Kaiba, who's always been skeptical at most things that only exist in legend, I can also see some truths that surround them." She then smirked. "Especially since I've attuned myself to a Spirit."
It was then a flash came from the blazer pocket, and out jumped a small, cat-like beast with purple wings and a snake tail. It obediently sat at Etna's feet, a Little Chimera.
"A Duel Spirit!?" Jaden and Claudio gasped.
Melody and Allyson were also in shock at what they were seeing.
"Yes, so don't think you should hide anything involving these kinds of events," Etna smiled as Little Chimera flew up to her shoulder and scratched underneath its chin, prompting a purr to escape its mouth. "It's actually the reason that I've called you up. I can keep the next secret I'm about to show you through your challenge, but the both of you will have to talk to your friends soon."
She then pulled out her Duel Pilot and sent the information to both boys' Duel Pilots.
"I would say this should be easy for both of you, but I wonder..." She said to herself.
Soon, the boys' Duel Pilots sent the message alert, prompting them to check them. Once they saw it, it was only one sentence and it shocked them greatly.
For Jaden:
[Win with Yubel]
For Claudio:
[Win with Tragoedia]
"No way..." Jaden whispered.
"She does know about them..." Claudio added.
"I figured if you dealt with the problem," Etna spoke, prompting the boys to look at her win shock. "You'd acquire some new strength. And the challenges I've sent you says it all. You will win the duels with the challenge I've set up."
Jaden sighed, "So, are we taking you on one at a time? Or we're facing you two-on-one?"
Etna shook her head, "Despite our tough you two are, for how my challenge rattled you, you'd be no match for me in your current states. There would be an inner struggle, plus only one of your challenges would be complete and cause the other to fail."
Claudio frowned, "She does have a point... So, who are we facing?"
Etna's answer was to stand to the side, showing two duelists walking down from the other side of the volcano. Two duelists that joined Etna on the island.
"It's Roxanne and Matthias," Melody whispered.
"Wow, what a challenge," Allyson added.
Jaden and Claudio were surprised as well.
"Despite there being many students that can take you on as equals," Etna said, "Roxanne and Matthias are exceptional duelists that can battle you fiercely. After all, you've defeated several Pro League Duelists. But they also have a discipline that many duelists on the island lack these days. Also, these two do have personal reasons for fighting you two."
Matthias then spoke up, "After hearing how if you two showed up at the GX Tournament Finals and winning it, I would like to see that strength." He then grinned, "But saving the world would take priority! So, I'd like to face Jaden. Seeing you defy the social norms of the three dorm rankings more than anyone, let's see how tough you are!"
Roxanne then looked to Claudio, "After facing Melody, I learned that she broke out of her meek attitude because of you helping out as friends. I battled and lost to her at the semi-finals and she went on to rivaling Yugi Moto." She then smiled. "I have to experience that strength."
"Flattered," Claudio said with sincerity.
"Yeah, thanks," Jaden added.
Etna then addressed the four duelists, "Well, I say we already have the pairings. So, let's get to it. Jaden and Matthias, begin your duel!"
Claudio took some steps behind Jaden while Roxanne stood with Etna.
Looking on, Melody and Allyson were watching the duelists pull out their decks.
"I wonder what challenge they had to do," Allyson wondered. "It had to be something tough that would have shocked them."
"I hear you," Melody replied. "I mean, out of both, Claudio does more with his deck due to having access to all three Special Summonings."
"Jaden does Fusion, but you can say his Contact Fusion acts as Synchro Summoning with out the use of Polymerization," the Spirit Duelist noted.
Both players then activated their Duel Disks and drew their opening hands.
DUEL!
Jaden: 8000
Matthias: 8000
"I'll make the first move," Matthias announced, drawing his sixth card. "I'll start by discarding Atlantean Heavy Infantry to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus in defense mode!"
A creature resembling a bipedal, armored turtle and holding a spear appeared in front of the Ocean Duelist. (7/1700/2400)
"Abyssteus's effect activates." Matthias stated. "When this card is Special Summoned, I can add one Level 4 or lower "Mermail" Monster from my Deck to my hand. I choose Mermail Abysshilde." His disk pushed out the card from his deck, letting him collect it. "Next up, I activate the Spell Card Surface, which enables me to Special Summon a Level 3 or lower Fish, Sea Serpent, or Aqua-Type Monster from my Graveyard. I choose the previously discarded Atlantean Heavy Infantry and Special Summon it in defense mode."
A humanoid fish holding two shields on its hand materialized next to Abyssteus. (2/0/1600)
"Then, I summon Deep Sea Diva in defense mode!" He continued, bringing out a mermaid with fin-like hair and a long tail. (2/200/400) "With her effect, I can Special Summon a Sea Serpent Monster from my deck that's level 3 or below. I choose Atlantean Attack Squad in attack mode." He continued with another humanoid fish clad in armor and holding a sword and a shield appearing next to his other two Monsters. (3/1400/0)
"Atlantean Attack Squad's effect activates." Matthias declared. "If I control a Fish, Sea Serpent or Aqua-Type Monster other than this card, it gains 800 ATK!" The Attack Squad gained a blue aura around itself, boosting its strength. (3/1400-2200)/0) "Finally, I place two cards face-down and end my turn."
"Looks like these new WATER Monsters are going to be swarming the field," Claudio noted.
"My turn," Jaden announced, drawing his sixth card. "First, I activate E-Emergency Call! This lets me add an Elemental Hero from my deck into my hand! I'll choose Elemental Hero Bladedge!" The disk pushed out the card, letting the Slifer retrieve it. "Then, I activate Charge Fusion! I fuse Bladedge along with Elemental Hero Wildheart!"
Soon, the fusion vortex appeared over his head with both E-Heroes going in.
"The armored Hero with sharpest blades! The wild Hero lurking through the forest! Unite and become the swiftest attacker! Fusion Summon! Arrive! Elemental Hero Wildedge!"
Jumping out the vortex came Wildheart now having parts of Bladedge grafted onto his body and wielding a giant, serrated blade on his back. (8/2600/2300)
"I see he's going to destroy all of his monsters at once," Claudio muttered. "And if Jaden has a De-Fusion card in his hand, he'll deal even more..." But then frowned. "But he won't be able to summon Yubel for the win..."
"I activate my Trap Card," Matthias countered, "Torrential Tribute! Once a Monster's been summoned, I can destroy all Monsters on the field!"
Jaden growled as a tidal wave erupted from the Trap Card, crashing into Matthias' WATER Monsters along with Wildedge and washed them away.
"And before you think I left myself open, my second Trap activates!" the WATER Duelist continued, revealing his second facedown card. "Torrential Reborn! Once a WATER Monster's been destroyed by a battle or card effect, I can bring them back from the graveyard! Arise, my Ocean Warriors!"
Before the water vanished Abyssteus, Heavy Infantry, and Attack Squad resurfaced and took their positions once more. (7/1700/2400), (2/0/1600), (2/200/400), (3/1400-2200/0)
"Plus, for each monster summoned this way I can deal 500 points of damage!" Jaden braced himself as another tidal wave crashed into him from behind.
Jaden: 6000
Matthias: 8000
Roxanne smiled, "Wow, Matthias stopped that move before it began."
"With how the Atlantean's and Mermail's can work along with each other and WATER themed cards, he can turn the sea into a weapon more so than his father," Etna stated with a smile of her own. "With how Jaden works, it's why Matthias wants to face him. To really want to see him overcome him and defeat him at his best."
"That's not good," Allyson frowned, "Thanks to that one move, Jaden doesn't have much to work with."
"Let's see him get out of it," Melody noted.
Jaden looked at his three remaining cards and set one Monster in defense mode and another card behind it. "Your move."
"Alright, it's my turn again," Matthias smiled as he drew his next card. "I'll play one card facedown and activate the Spell Card Duel! This lets us draw until we have six cards!" He announced as both he and Jaden replenished their hands. "Next up, I activate the effect of Mermail Abyssmegalo in my hand. By sending two Water Monsters from my hand to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon it!"
In a giant splash of water, a bipedal armored shark holding a giant blade appeared. (7/2400/1900)
"Abyssmegalo's effect activates." He stated. "Since it was Special Summoned, I can add one "Abyss-" Spell or Trap Card from my Deck to my hand. I choose Abyss-Scale of the Mizuchi." He took out the next Spell from his hand, "Furthermore, the effects of the previously discarded Atlantean Dragoons and Mermail Abyssgunde activate as well."
"These effects are becoming way too much..." Claudio noted.
"Through Dragoons' effect, I can add one Sea Serpent-type Monster from my Deck to my hand! I choose Poseidra, the Atlantean Dragon. And through Abyssgunde's effect, I can Special Summon one Mermail Monster from my Graveyard. I choose Mermail Abysshilde in defense mode!"
After retrieving the Atlantean monster from his deck, Matthias brought out a young mermaid with white eel tail. (3/1300/400)
"Wow, five monsters on the field?" Jaden stated with a smirk. "You really are a powerful opponent."
"Thanks, but I'm not done yet." Matthias smirked. "I equip Abyss-Scale of the Mizuchi to my Abyssmegalo, increasing its attack by 800!"
The shark warrior obtained a silver, scale armor on its body. (7/2400-3200/1900).
"And now, since I control three Level 3 or lower Water Monsters, I can tribute them and summon one of my greatest sea beasts! I sacrifice Deep Sea Diva, Heavy Infantry and Attack Squad to Special Summon Poseidra, the Atlantean Dragon!"
A watery portal appeared again bringing out a large blue Monster resembling a mix between a dragon and a mythical sea serpent, letting out a furious roar. (7/2800/1600)
"2800 ATK!" Jaden stated.
"I activate Poseidra's effect" Matthias declared. "When this card is Special Summoned, I can return all Spell and Trap Cards on the field back to each player's hand!" A giant tidal appeared, washing away Matthias' set card and Equip Spell while sending Jaden's facedown card away as well. (7/3200-2400/1900) "But now I equip Abyss-scale of the Mizuchi to my Abyssmegalo once more!" The shark warrior donned the armor once more. (7/2400-3200/1900).
"And then, I activate Abyssmegalo's second effect! By tributing one other attack position Water Monster, in this case my Abyssteus, I can have it attack twice in this turn's Battle Phase!" Matthias continued as Abyssteus turned into a watery veil that surrounded Abyssmegalo."
"Jaden better brace himself..." Claudio muttered.
"Mermail Abyssmegalo, attack Jaden's facedown monster!" the sea duelist announced as the Mermail swung its sword, bisecting the set monster and revealed to be a man in dark red cloak and a white mask. (3/600/700)
"Since you destroyed Phantom Magician, its effect activates," Jaden stated, retrieving a card from his deck. "I can Special Summon a Hero Monster from my deck in defense mode with up to 1000 ATK! I choose Elemental Hero Shadow Mist!"
He then placed the monster on the disk, bringing out a heroine wearing a black armored bodysuit and helmet. (4/1000/1500)
"Also, when she's Special Summoned, I get to add a Change card from my deck to my hand," He continued, revealing Mask Change.
"So, Jaden did have a way to block Matthias' OTK," Etna noted. "He has more support for his Hero Monsters. He took my advice..."
"And I'm guessing he would have gotten more out of it if his facedown card never returned to his hand," Roxanne figured. "I'm guessing one that could have another Monster on his field to block Matthias' Poseidra."
"Here comes the second attack!" Matthias declared. "Attack his Shadow Mist, Abyssmegalo!" Again, Abyssmegalo rushed at its next victim and destroyed Shadow Mist took out the Elemental Hero with an overhead slash. "Poseidra, attack Jaden directly! Atlantean Howl!"
The Sea Serpent unleashed a massive blast of water, blasting the Slifer who let out a surprised grunt.
Jaden: 3700
Matthias: 8000
"And I'll end my turn with a facedown card." Matthias concluded. "You may have saved yourself, but I don't think you'll be able to get out of this one."
"It's still too soon to call," Jaden stated as he drew his next card. "Thanks to your help, I have a lot of cards to use. I summon Elemental Hero Avian!" He announced as the winged hero of the wind appeared. (3/1000/1000) "Next, I'll use R-Righteous Justice! I can destroy a Spell or Trap Card for every Elemental Hero on my field!"
The Sea Duelist grumbled, 'Darn, I'll have to use it now!' He then announced. "I'll have to cut you off here," Matthias countered, "I activate Abyss-Scale of the Mizuchi's second effect! I can send it to the graveyard to I can negate your Spell's effect and destroying it!"
Abyssmegalo released his armor from its body and launched it at the Spell image, shattering it to the pixels. (7/3200-2400/1900)
"Good, now I can use my Mask Change without anything blocking it," Jaden continued as he brought his Quick-Play Spell. "Now I send Avian to the graveyard and bring out a Masked Hero!" A bright mask enveloped Avian, making his body change as well.
"Hero of the Wind! Don your mask and unleash the fierce blast! Transformation Summon! Fly on! Masked Hero Blast!"
In Avian's place, a green and black masked warrior clad in an armored body suit with a red scarf appeared. (6/2200/1800)
"Once Blast is Special Summoned, I can cut one of your monster's ATK in half," Jaden announced as Blast produced a green orb and fired it at Poseidra, unleashing an air bubble that suffocated the sea beast. (7/2800-1400/1600) "Next, I activate Monster Reborn to revive your Mermail Abyssteus from your Graveyard!"
Matthias gasped as he saw the Mermail Turtle revived opposite him. (7/1700/2400)
"A monster from his side?" Claudio wondered. "What does Jaden have planned?"
"Mermail Abyssteus, attack Poseidra!" The Hero duelist shouted as the Mermail Turtle ran across the field and dealt a swift spear strike to the air bubble, causing it to cut the Sea Serpent to ribbons.
Jaden: 3700
Matthias: 7700
"Now to really get things going," Jaden shouted as he revealed another Quick Play Spell. "I play Mask Change II!"
"Another Mask Change!?" Claudio gasped.
"A second version!?" Roxanne gasped.
"Oh..." Etna said, intrigued.
"By discarding one card from my hand, I can select a Monster on my side of the field and get another Masked Hero summoned!" He discarded a Monster card. "And I can use it on your Mermail Abyssteus!"
"What!? My monster!?" Matthias shouted.
"This Mask Change doesn't restrict to just Hero Monsters," Etna realized. "That's why the cost of a card is needed..."
A mask shined on the Mermail Turtle's face, making him glow into a new form.
"Masked Hero of the burning water! Unleash your power upon the field! Transformation Summon! Come out! Masked Hero Acid!"
In Abyssetus' place, a masked man wearing a blue bodysuit with a red and gold chest plate while wielding a blue pistol appeared. (8/2600/2100)
Matthias and Abyssmegalo braced themselves for what was supposed to come while Claudio nodded, knowing what was coming next after experiencing Jaden's duels.
"Acid's effect activates!" Jaden announced. "When Special Summoned, I can destroy all Spell and Trap cards on your side of the field and your monsters loses 300 ATK!"
Acid fired into the sky and unleashed burning rain upon Matthias side of the field, burning the only Set card, he had and causing Abyssmegalo to hiss in pain. (7/2400-2100/1900)
"I'm defenseless," Matthias growled.
"Blast, attack Abyssmegalo!" Jaden announced as the Masked Hero of Wind flew across the field, dealing a swift kick to the Shark Man's face and shattered him to pixels.
Jaden: 3700
Matthias: 7600
"Acid, direct attack!" Acid then fired blue bullet at the Ocean Duelist's chest, pushing him back a few feet.
Jaden: 3700
Matthias: 5000
"I end my turn here," Jaden concluded.
"Yes," Allyson silently cheered.
"Two Masked Heroes and one came from a non-Hero Monster," Claudio wondered. "Not bad, especially since he could attribute that to his Neo-Spacians in the future."
"Good move, Jaden," Matthias stated as he drew his next card. "You may have wiped out my field the same I did with yours, but wait until my comeback!"
"Let's see it then," The E-Hero duelist said, bracing himself.
"I'll set two cards facedown to end my turn." The Ocean Duelist concluded.
"Huh!?" Everyone except Etna gasped.
"He didn't summon any monsters," Claudio muttered. "Jaden could just attack and..." He then frowned. "But if he did that..."
Etna smirked, 'Clever! Matthias doesn't know the stipulation of Jaden's victory. However, this still presents an opportunity for Mr. Tsunami. The most Jaden could do without having to fail his challenge is to only attack with the two Monsters present. But he still must summon Yubel and use its power to win.'
"It's my move," Jaden announced, drawing his next card. He drew out O-Oversoul. 'I could bring out another Elemental Hero with this card... but I have to win with Yubel... This complicates things... No doubt she learned of her through Chancellor Sheppard and Mr. Kaiba. I'll just have to see what he has..."
"I attack with my Heroes!" He announced as both Blast and Acid fired wind and water bullets, striking the Ocean Duelist and pushing his Life Points down to almost nothing.
Jaden: 3700
Matthias: 2800-200
Jaden frowned knowing that this is all he could do now without failing.
"I end my turn."
"That's weird," Melody noted. "I know Jaden could have had another Monster to play and beat Matthias on this turn. "It can't be because of those facedown cards."
"Then what could it be," Allyson said, now confused.
"Good, I'll activate my cards during the End Phase!" Matthias announced, revealing his facedown card. "The Trap Card, Shock Draw! This will let me draw one card for every 1000 Life Points I've lost!" He then drew four cards. "Also, Call of the Atlanteans to Special Summon three Level 3 Sea Serpent Monsters from my graveyard under the condition I can't Special Summon anything this turn!"
Jaden frowned, "He'll be able to do it on his turn, since this is still my turn."
"Atlantean Attack Squad, Atlantean Heavy Infantry, and Deep Sea Diva!" He announced as the three Sea Serpents appeared from a tidal wave. (3/1400-2200/0), (3/0/1400), (2/200/400)
"He'll need a lot of draw power," Roxanne noted. "Using his Monsters' effects, the way he did eats away at his hand."
"Not to mention he now has different methods of Special Summon monsters from his Extra Deck now." Etna added.
"Now I draw for my turn," the Ocean duelist continued as he drew his next card. "Next, I'll use Pot of Greed!" He then drew another two cards from the grinning pot. "Now to business! I activate Polymerization from my hand! Time for you to experience the ocean's power of unity!"
"A Fusion Monster!?" Jaden gasped.
"I fuse Atlantean Attack Squad with Atlantean Heavy Infantry on my Field!" Matthias announced as both Sea Serpents appeared and was absorbed into a Fusion vortex. He then chanted.
"Ancient denizens of the forgotten realm, become one and form the warrior of great power! Fusion Summon! Emerge from the deep! Atlantean Gladiator!"
A massive roar exploded from the vortex, bringing out a monster that looked like its Fusion Components, but was dark brown in color and wore bronze armor around its body and wielded a silver sword in its right hand and a net in its left. (6/2400/1400)
"When this Monster is Fusion Summoned, I can catch one of your Monsters and shift it into defense mode!" Matthias announced as the Sea Serpent used its net to ensnare Acid and drag him to the ground. "Next, I summon Mermail Abyssturge!" Emerging from a portal came a merman wielding with a harpoon and string. (4/1700/1100) "Then, I use the Spell Plus Star 123! With this Spell, I can increase a Monster's Level by up to three! I choose Abyssturge and increase his level by 2!" A starry aura surrounded the merman. (4-6/1700/1100). "Now I tune my now Level 6 Abyssturge with my Level 2 Diva!"
"Now a Synchro Summon!?" Claudio gasped.
"Soldier of the seven seas! Follow the siren's song and send my foes to the deep! Synchro Summon! Sing loud! Mermail Abyss Siren!"
A haunting melody was heard as a tall mermaid appeared from a wave of water, dressed in a tattered dark blue dress. She had long, wavy, red hair and a beautiful face. However, the danger came from her yellow eyes that show a glint of mischief. (8/2800/2300)
"A Fusion and a Synchro in one turn, eh?" Jaden stated. "I can't wait to see what else can happen."
"And here it is!" Matthias grinned. "My Siren is just like the lore says... A creature of unparalleled beauty that leads the unsuspecting sailors to their doom with her melodic voice. Now watch as she will lead your Heroes to the Graveyard! Atlantean Gladiator will attack your Masked Hero Blast! Aggression!"
The Gladiator roared as it charged across the field and struck Blast through his chest, shattering him to pixels.
Jaden: 3500
Matthias: 200
"Now I get to his next effect," Matthias continued. "While you have defending monsters on your side of the field, he can attack again! Also, he can deal Piercing Damage!"
"Say what!?" Jaden gasped.
"Jaden will be wide open!" Claudio gasped as well.
"Attack and run through Acid!" the Ocean duelist continued as the Atlantean Fusion Monster pulled the net-covered hero towards it and slashed him to ribbons and pixels.
Jaden: 3200
Matthias: 200
"Now my Siren, attack Jaden directly!" Matthias continued as the deadly mermaid created a tidal wave from singing, crashing into Jaden and leaving him on his last points.
Jaden: 400
Matthias: 200
"Now I set one card to end my turn," the Ocean Duelist concluded. "While Mermail Abyss Siren is on the field, I can control who you attack. Meaning you'll have to beat 2800 ATK to win." He then thought with smirk. 'However, no matter who you attack, my facedown card will make sure I'll have a stronger monster to counterattack.'
"I draw," Jaden announced, drawing his next card. He then sighed as he looked over his hand, 'Looks like this is about to happen, it's a good thing that Allyson's not here to see this... How would she feel if she saw... her?
He then took a deep breath and said, "I activate the Spell The Shallow Grave! We both can Special Summon monsters from our Graveyards and set them in Defense mode.
"Fine by me," Matthias agreed as he took out Mermail Abyssetus' card and placed on his disk, prompting a Set Monster card to appear on his side. Jaden did the same with a Set Monster Card on his field.
"Next, I'll set this card," Jaden continued, placing a card in his disk. "And I'll end my turn."
"That's it," Allyson wondered. "The only monsters he could use on it would be non-Fusion Monsters. And their DEF couldn't stop Matthias' monsters."
"But what about the card he discarded with Mask Change II?" Melody figured. "That could be the card he'd use..."
Matthias sighed as he drew his next card, "I hoped you would have done more like bring out Neos or one of your big Fusion Monsters. But I guess you ran out of luck. So, let's get to it. Atlantean Gladiator, attack his facedown monster and end this duel!"
The Gladiator rushed across the field and went to stab the Set card.
That's when Jaden looked at Matthias sternly, "You just made a mistake! I reveal my Trap Card, Final Attack Orders so when my Monster is revealed its in attack mode! Now my monster reveals herself!"
A dark flash erupted from the card, causing the Spectators except Claudio to step back from the surprise. Once done, they saw the Monster the Gladiator attacked and gasped at what they saw.
A demonic monster with sickly-pink skin, large black wings, heterochromic eyes, and a third vertically placed eye. The clothing was bizarre; one of her legs is completely covered, the other is mostly exposed. The hair had black hair on the left side of the head and white on the right side. It also had blue lips and pointed teeth. The entire appearance can easily be described as made up of opposites. One side is distinctly female, with a covered breast and a rounded hip. The other looks more masculine with a pectoral muscle, no breast, and a harder, less rounded hip. This was Yubel, Jaden's original spirit partner. (10/0/0)
"Whoa, what is that monster!?" Matthias gasped in shock. "It's not an E-Hero or a Neo-Spacian!"
"Vice-Chancellor, what is that monster?" Roxanne whispered to the woman at her side.
"This is Yubel," Etna replied, not feeling any negative emotion. "Jaden's first Monster that he bonded with. And, undeniably, his most powerful asset when used correctly. Which he has done..."
However, Allyson and Melody gasped in horror at seeing the demoness that caused so much problems in the past.
"What's he doing with that... that thing!?" the Spirit Monster gasped. "Jaden said she was done!"
"And if Yubel's around..." Melody whispered as she looked to Claudio, who was also passive at Yubel's summoning, "He might still be around as well."
Getting over the shock, Matthias countered Jaden's statement. "Your monster has no ATK! No matter what mode it's in, you're finished!"
Jaden shook his head, "It doesn't matter! Whenever Yubel's in a battle, I take no damage and she's not destroyed! But when she's in attack mode, all the damage I would take is now inflicted to you!"
Matthias gasped Yubel's third eye flashed a dark orange, surrounding the Gladiator in a same-colored aura. It caused the Gladiator to turn around and throw its weapon back into the Ocean Duelist. Seeing this, Matthias blocked with his Duel Disk with the sword shattering into pixels against him.
Jaden: 400, Winner
Matthias: 0
The holograms died down, prompting everyone to think about what just happened. Namely Jaden using a non-Hero/Neo-Spacian monster to win.
"Very good, Jaden," Etna said, "An ingenious use of using Yubel's power since it can only be used during the opponent's Battle Phase. Not to mention the Mask Change II was a surprise, given that your opponent's monsters can be used or even your Neo-Spacians. You may even use Yubel, making her a Hero Monster. Still, you pass your challenge."
"Thank you," Jaden replied.
Allyson gasped, "The Vice-Chancellor knew?"
Melody frowned, "Then this must be what she wanted. So that everyone couldn't see Yubel." She looked to Claudio once more, "Then he will have Tragoedia..."
Matthias was still in shock over the whole thing, "Wow, I didn't think that would happen like that. Gave me the unsuspecting surprise that's for sure! Still, never thought a card like Yubel would be compatible in a deck like this."
Jaden looked at Yubel's card, "It was the first card I got from my Dad."
Hearing that made the Ocean duelist smile, "I can tell it means a lot to you, then. I couldn't use the monster I got from my Father, but there's always another time I can show our strength. Maybe then, he could face-off against Yubel!"
Hearing this shocked Jaden, looking at Matthias who just gave a challenging smile.
"I look forward to it," the E-Hero duelist nodded.
Etna smiled at the conversation and then announced, "Alright then, Claudio and Roxanne, it's your turn."
Roxanne walked over to Matthias, patting him on the back to praise the young man for his work. "Thanks, Roxanne..." He said before standing next to Etna. "Jaden really pulled out a surprise win."
"Keep an eye on this duel as well," Etna replied. "You'll see Claudio's way of fighting with his own card."
The Ocean duelist nodded, "It must be the same way Jaden got Yubel." He then smiled. "These guys are something else... However, after hearing your conversation before you called us down, I wonder why they keep to themselves."
"They'll tell you when they are ready," She replied.
Roxanne and Claudio met in the middle, ready to battle.
"Looks like I'll see the power of the guy who took down X," the Warrior Duelist stated. "I've improved since last year and want to show it."
"And if Melody gained your respect, I can see you being more powerful than anyone could realize," Claudio replied.
Both players activated their duel disks and drew their opening hands.
Claudio: 8000
Roxanne: 8000
"You can have the honor," Roxanne offered.
"Don't mind if I do," Claudio announced, drawing his sixth card. "I activate Polymerization! I fuse Jukebox Heroes JB and KG together!" He announced as two chubby-looking guitarists appeared in the sky before being sucked into a Fusion Vortex, letting Claudio chant.
"Two men who dream of the ultimate band! Become one and make a reality! Fusion Summon! Take the Stage! Jukebox Hero Tenacious D!"
Appearing from the vortex came the same two men, now clad in black leather and wielding electric guitars and looking confident. (8/2600/2600)
"I set two cards and end my turn," He concluded.
"A big lineup that lost most of your hand," Roxanne stated. "That will cost you."
"Let's see it happen," Claudio challenged.
"My turn," the Slifer girl announced, drawing her next card. "I'll match your move by playing my own Polymerization! Fusing Gaia the Fierce Knight and Curse of Dragon in my hand!"
Both monsters appeared in the vortex, melding together.
"Knight of the fiercest lands! The Dragon with a dark curse! Become one and purge yourself of the darkness! Fusion Summon! Arise! Gaia the Dragon Champion!"
Flying out of the vortex came Gaia mounting the Curse of Dragon, now becoming more powerful. (7/2600/2100)
"There's a plan forming," Jaden muttered. "They both have the same points. However, Claudio has two facedown cards."
"I place one card facedown to end my turn." Roxanne concluded.
Claudio raised an eyebrow, "Only one?"
The former Pro smirked, "You'd be surprised at how one card can change the tide of battle."
"Alright then," the J-Hero duelist sighed, drawing his next card. "Tenacious D, attack the Dragon Champion!" The two-man band started playing rough solos that caused the wind to blow in the direction of Gaia.
"Counterattack with Dragon Flame!" Roxanne shouted as her Dragon Champion charged in with the dragon launching flames from its mouth. When the two powers collided...
*KABOOM!*
Both Fusion Monsters were caught in the explosion that shattered them to pixels.
"They're both destroyed!" Matthias gasped.
"I activate the effect of Tenacious D!" Claudio shouted. "Once destroyed, I bring back both JB and KG to the field!"
Soon, both guitarists returned, both in their original clothing. (4/1400/1200), (4/1200/1400)
Roxanne braced herself for the battle.
"Boys, take her down!" the J-Hero duelist commanded as the two of them charged in and hit her with the guitars, which phased through as holograms.
Claudio: 8000
Roxanne: 6600-5400
"I'll end my turn with that," Claudio stated.
However, the warrior duelist smiled. "So, those cards are defense for your Fusion Components? Not your Fusion Monster!"
Claudio didn't show it, but he cursed inwardly, 'Yup, she's got me...'
"Your silence speaks for itself," Roxanne stated, drawing her next card. "I activate the Spell Cold Wave, blocking all Spell and Trap cards until my next turn!" A harsh blizzard moved onto the field, causing everyone's back row of cards to be frozen to the ground. "With this, now I can begin the fight! Since you control Monsters while I do not, I can Special Summon Lord Gaia the Fierce Knight from my hand!"
Soon, Gaia returned but now riding on a red, serpentine dragon. (7/2300/2100)
"Next, since this card is the only one in my hand I can Normal Summon Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight without Tribute!" She continued as another Gaia appeared riding on his original horse. This time, his armor was a darker shade of blue and red. (7/2300/2100)
Etna nodded, "She held back her strength until the time was right. Even so far as using a Fusion Monster as bait to lure Claudio's weaker monsters out."
Claudio frowned at the set up he was led to.
"Attack his Jukebox Heroes, my Knights!" Roxanne commanded as the two incarnations of Gaia charged in at their targets and pierced through them with their lances, shattering them to pixels.
Claudio: 7100-6000
Roxanne: 5400
"The tide just shifted to Roxanne," Matthias noted.
"And it even put Claudio into a rough spot," Etna replied. "Without the use of Spell and Traps, Roxanne can virtually take down any Monster he decides to put on the field. Or the possibility he cannot summon period."
"I end my turn," Roxanne announced. "I want to see how you get this. Melody spoke highly of you during our encounter at the GX Tournament, being the one who brought her out of her shell. I know you'll get fierce after your back is against the wall."
"My turn," Claudio announced, drawing his next card. "I'll set this monster facedown to end my turn. Now Cold Wave's effect is done." As soon as he said that, all cards in the Spell and Trap card zone was thawed out.
"Meaning, I can use them too," Roxanne noted, drawing her next card. "To start, Card of Demise will let me have five cards drawn from my deck! And in five turns, I'll lose my hand." She then drew her hand and smiled. "Next, I'll activate my facedown card! The Ritual Spell called Super Soldier Ritual! I must send a Total of 8 stars worth of monsters to the graveyard to bring out my Ritual Monster. And it will be Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight along with Super Soldier Soul in my hand!"
A giant, white seal appeared in the middle of the field and had two pedestals standing side by side. Another form Gaia and his horse stood up on the first pedestal while a set of armor with a transparent figure inside appeared in the other. White flames engulfed the two monsters and breathed life into another set of armor standing in the back.
"Great solider who obtained the power of chaos! Answer the call of the ritual and rise to the heavens! Ritual Summon! Rise up! Black Luster Soldier – Super Soldier!"
Walking out of the flames came another soldier now clad in dark purple armor, wielding an ornate shield and sword. (8/3000/2500)
"A Ritual Monster!?" Claudio gasped.
"Yup, an evolution was needed," Roxanne noted. "Although it looks like I have you on the run, your two facedown cards are still a problem. Now I must continue the fight as I can activate the effect of my Arisen Gaia. When he's used for a Ritual Summoning, I can Special Summon another form of Black Luster Soldier in my hand! And I'll choose the original!"
Soon, another Black Luster Soldier appeared now clad in dark blue armor with its original sword and shield. (8/3000/2500)
"Four Monsters on the field to Claudio's one," Etna mused. "If Claudio's facedown cards can do something, it had better be now."
"I activate my last card," Roxanne continued, "I use Dragon Soul Resonation! Using this, I can Special Summon a Level 5 Dragon Monster by paying 1000 Life Points!"
Claudio: 6000
Roxanne: 4400
"I bring out my Curse of Dragonfire!" She shouted. As the red aura draining her life points created the form of a large dragon that looked like the original Curse of Dragon, but having a crimson aura surrounding it. (5/2000/1500) "And by using this Monster, I can Fusion Summon without Polymerization as long as it is one of the materials!"
"Fusion without the Polymerization card!?" Jaden gasped.
"Yeah, there's starting to be more of these 'Contact Fusions' as well..." Claudio muttered, feeling the pressure build up as Curse of Dragon took Lord Gaia and created a Fusion Vortex into itself.
"Dragon with the crimson curse! The Knight that commands the dark! Become one and soar through the skies! Fusion Summon! Command the sky! Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion!"
Flying out the vortex, Gaia took on the dragon's curse and turned it into a golden armor while riding the crimson-colored dragon. (7/2600/2100)
"When this card is Special Summoned, I can add Spiral Spear Strike into my hand!" Roxanne noted as she collected the Continuous Spell into her hand. "And by activating it, any time Gaia the Fierce Knight, Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight, or Gaia the Dragon Champion attacks a defending monster, I deal piercing damage!"
Claudio gasped, "Then since Sky Galloping Gaia has that effect..."
Roxanne nodded, "His name becomes Gaia the Dragon Champion while on the field!"
"Then, he's done for..." Matthias gasped.
"First, I'll attack with Sky Galloping Gaia!" Roxanne commanded. "Wind-Rushing Crimson Charge! And when he attacks, I can switch your Monster's position! I'll choose Attack Mode!" Gaia rode his dragon out to Claudio's side, revealing the monster to be a silver drum-set with a white aura. This was Claudio's Soul Drums. (4/0/2200) "Destroy it!"
Gaia ran through the drum set, causing it to explode.
Claudio: 3400
Roxanne: 4400
"When Gaia the Dragon Champion deals battle damage, Spiral Spear Strike lets me draw two cards and discard one!" Roxanne concluded as she drew out her cards. She then nodded at her choice card and discarded the other. "Next, I send my Super Soldier to attack you directly!"
The Super Black Luster Soldier rushed the field and dealt Claudio a massive slash that cut across his body, making him stagger.
Claudio: 400
Roxanne: 4400
"He's not using the facedown cards?" Melody gasped.
Roxanne sighed, "I thought this would be a better fight..." She then frowned, "No, he's waiting for the right moment... It can't be this easy... My next attack will be the judge of that..."
"I activate the effect of a Monster in my hand!"
The Knight duelist gasped as she looked up at Claudio and saw a dark aura surrounding her opponent.
"After taking Battle Damage, I can Special Summon this Monster!" He cried as he revealed it, causing both Roxanne and Matthias to gasp. Jaden remained indifferent.
Etna, however, nodded, "Good, they will use it when they have it..."
"Come forth, Tragoedia!"
Melody and Allyson gasped once more.
"He does..." The Magician Duelist whispered in horror.
"It's the monster that took over Jesse," Allyson noted.
Erupting from Claudio's aura, the monster let out a bellowing roar. It was a hideous demon with pitch black skin, a muscular torso, spikes protruding from its back, and a lower body that had six spider-like legs. This was Claudio's demon spirit. Tragoedia. (10/0-600/0-600)
Claudio then held up his lone card, "While on the field, Tragoedia gains 600 ATK for each card in my hand. I have one, meaning just the 600."
"Then, it won't be enough," Roxanne stated. "I'll attack with the original Black Luster Soldier!"
"I activate my facedown card," Claudio announced, revealing one of his cards, "Shock Draw! I draw one card for each 1000 points of damage I took! 5000 means 5 cards, which also means 3000 ATK for Tragoedia!" The demon roared as he gained more power from Claudio's cards. (10/600-3600/600-3600) He then caught the Soldier's sword in his right hand, and charged up dark power in its left. "Counterattack with Tragic Darkness!"
The Black Luster Soldier gasped as he was slashed into pixels by the demon's claw.
Claudio: 400
Roxanne: 3800
"But your luck's about to run out!" Roxanne countered as she revealed a card into her hand, "This will be my hand Trap, the Monster known as Envoy of Chaos! Once I start to attack once more with my remaining Monsters, I can discard this card and have my attacking Gaia Knight or Black Luster Soldier gain 1500 ATK while your Monster falls to its original 0! Not even your facedown card will save him! I attack with Swift Gaia and discard Envoy of Chaos during the Battle!"
"I activate my facedown card," Claudio stated, "I activate Ready for Intercepting! This forces a Warrior Monster to switch to facedown defense position! Normally, this would be good for my J-Heroes, but since you're running the same Type, this works out!"
Swift Gaia gasped as he vanished and replaced by a Set Monster.
Roxanne gasped as she was stopped again and said, "I end my turn."
"It's my move," Claudio announced, drawing his next card. "Tragoedia gains 600 ATK and DEF for my seventh card." (10/3600-4200/4200-3600) "However, this duel is over as I activate another of Tragoedia's effects! I discard one Monster in my hand and take control of a Monster with the same level discarded. I choose the Level 8 Jukebox Hero Pantera and take control of your Super Soldier!" (10/4200-3600/4200-3600)
Tragoedia's eyes flashed red, causing the Super Soldier eyes to become the same and walk over to Claudio.
"Finally, I activate Big Bang Shot on Tragoedia," He stated as Tragoedia lost power. (10/3600-3000/3600-3000) "He'll gain 400 ATK and piercing damage!" Tragoedia then gained a burning aura. (10/3000-3400/3000)
Etna nodded, "It's over..."
"Now I attack your Sky Galloping Gaia with your Super Soldier!" He announced as the possessed Ritual Monster charged at the Dragon Champion cutting through him and his dragon to pixels.
Claudio: 400
Roxanne: 3400
"Now I use his effect to damage you by your destroyed Monster's ATK," Claudio continued as the Super Soldier raised his shield and fired a blue blast that struck Roxanne, making her stagger.
Claudio: 400
Roxanne: 800
"Finally, I can hit your defending Gaia with Tragoedia!" He announced. "End this duel!"
The demon roared as he swiped his claws across the Set Monster with dark flames, revealing Swift Gaia writhing in pain before he shattered to pixels and end the game.
Claudio: 400, Winner
Roxanne: 0
Once the holograms vanished, Claudio let out breath of relief and looked towards the Trageodia card on his duel disk. "I know you would have enjoyed the thrill of beating a worthy opponent..."
"Looks like you got me," Roxanne stated as she walked over to him. "And you've got a Fiend-Type Monster as well with some great effects. If you know your opponent's deck, that will serve you greatly in many duels. I do admit it's a little freaky."
"Yeah, he got that a lot as a kid," the J-Hero duelist shrugged. "Even from me... Still, it was a lot of work getting it together with this card."
"And it clearly showed," the Warrior duelist praised. "It may be a weaker Slifer the Sky Dragon it terms of stats, it'll still turn some duels in your favor."
Etna then walked to the two duelists, "It seems like Tragoedia was in your hand very early, Claudio. Now I can see how you took advantage of being beaten down to the small amount of Life Points, making Trageodia a powerful force. And I can see how if you didn't have Trageodia, I would have seen your work in the multiple Special Summonings aside from Fusion."
"I would have," Claudio said, fanning out the five cards in his hand. It showed the Ritual Monster Jukebox Hero Painkiller and its Ritual Spell Mankind's Plea, the Tuner Monster Symphonic Warrior Basses, Jukebox Hero Coheed Cambria, and Monster Reborn.
"Wow, having several ways of defeating your opponent at will," Roxanne said with a surprised look on her face. "Still, like Matthias, there'll be another time we duel again."
"And now we've reached the end of the test," Etna stated to Jaden and Claudio, "Both of you have proven to be exceptional duelists worthy of standing at the top. The visiting professors were right about you two plus with testimony from Seth Scrapper, Maximillion Pegasus, and Seto Kaiba. But I do wonder... Given the chance to join Obelisk Blue, what reason to refuse?"
Jaden and Claudio gave dry smiles.
"Whoa, you two belong at Obelisk Blue and you guys would turn it down," Matthias gasped.
"In a way, it helps," Roxanne stated. "Do you know how many people looked down on Slifer Reds, only to be defeated by him? They have been looked down upon as losers."
"Yes, and they should have realized," Etna sighed, "They got into the school through their victories in the exams, despite not having the perfect written scores." She then looked at the boys, "But you two turned them down to be with your friends. Despite them moving out of the lower ranked dorms as well. So, I ask again... What reason to refuse this chance?"
"If you read the history on us," Jaden started. "Every time some nut-job came to this island for some takeover, we have to deal with it."
"Not to mention, they end up coming after us since they find how powerful we are," Claudio continued. "After what we've suffered through earlier this year in the 12 Dimensions, the people closest to us will get caught in the crossfire because of us."
"Especially since we were the cause with Yubel and Tragoedia," the E-Hero duelist continued, "And their spirits did a lot of damage to get to us. We may have resolved it, but if something comes back... we're going to fight it without getting others involved. Better to do it away from everyone who's moving up rather then going to where there's a lot of people around."
"We're just tired of getting people's lives being messed up," the J-Hero Duelist sighed.
Hearing this, Matthias and Roxanne now looked concerned for the Hero Duelists.
Allyson and Melody were now conflicted, being angry with the boys for hiding Yubel's and Tragoedia's fate from them, but being sad knowing that they wanted no one involved in their future struggles.
Etna had her eyes closed, staying calm as the first day she appeared. She then spoke.
"Very well then," She stated. "But know if you want to talk, feel free to seek me out. But my offer will be available for you to become Obelisk Blues since you've proven so much, including today. You two are dismissed, good night."
Jaden and Claudio bowed respectively to Etna before taking their leave. Once they were out of sight, Etna sighed as she turned around.
"It's disappointing," Etna mused.
"Yeah, but you must respect that they don't have to be at the top to be strong," Roxanne noted.
"There's a lot of duelists with hidden potential that were never 'champion' material but made it through life," Matthias added.
"That's not what I'm talking about," the Vice-Chancellor interjected with a condescending smile, causing the two students to look at her confusingly. "They were so blind about their declaration that they didn't notice the other pairs of ears hearing us." The former Pros gasped as Etna turned to the bushes. "You can come out now..."
Now that the cat was out of the bag, Allyson and Melody stood up from their hiding spot.
"Melody?" Roxanne wondered.
"Then she must be Allyson," Matthias said, pointing to the Obelisk Blue girl.
"How long did you know we were here?" Allyson asked.
"When Jaden and Matthias started their duels," Etna replied. "And now you know your loved ones' suffering, what do you plan to do? I'd figure you'd come out to confront them about them leaving your friends' accomplishments. This would have been the perfect time to do it considering they've hidden vital information from you."
"And we still plan on doing it," Melody noted. "But after we heard their problems, I was planning to let them off for tonight. Everyone else needs to know why they alienated us."
Etna chuckled a bit. "So, an intervention?"
"Yeah, and I can see they need one," Allyson added. "Going off on their own is what got them into trouble. They forget that we're trying to graduation happily."
"I can see the conflict in their eyes during our duels," Roxanne said, "I'll wish you well in helping them."
"Me too," Matthias added. "I like to see them duel with real smiles on their faces."
"As will I," Etna said, "Just make sure it counts..."
The girls nodded as they left the volcano.
'Looks like we'll know if this Nightshroud character the others have talked about will show up later,' Etna thought, 'And hearing from the Light of Destruction, will it return as well?'
Finished it in time for Christmas! Happy holidays! Also, now Jaden has played Yubel instead of having it used in the final battle.
Atlantean Gladiator
WATER
Level 6
Sea Serpent/Fusion/Effect
2400/1400
Atlantean Attack Squad + Atlantean Heavy Infantry
When this Monster is Fusion Summoned, target one Monster your opponent controls: Change it into Defense Position. If this attacking card destroys an opponent's monster by battle, after damage calculation: this card can make a second attack in row and deal Piercing damage.
Mermail Abyss Siren
WATER
Level 8
Aqua/Synchro/Effect
1 WATER Tuner + 1 or more Mermail Monster(s)
2800/2300
You choose the attack targets for your opponent's attacks. If this card is destroyed and sent to the graveyard: Special Summon 1 "Mermail" Monster from your Graveyard.
Next Time: Etna's never the type to play favorites. However, if she sees hidden potential in others she will not hesitate to help bring it out. Mikoto and Hassleberry better prepare themselves for some training in FIRE monsters.
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