Here's part 2. Remember when i said it was gonna be a mix of canon and fanon? Well, we still have Canon going on. Zane versus Camula. Really got nothing more to say.
It had been a full day since Camula defeated Crowler. When the group reported back to Sheppard about it, he was devastated. He wanted to keep innocents from getting dragged in, not this. What's worse is that he now needed a replacement until Camula was defeated. Kaiba said he could cover the classes until that happened. Sheppard nodded, sitting back down.
"You need to go down to the medical wing. Jaden has woken up, but he's still in no position to duel." Sheppard said. "He needs to be updated."
With a nod, the group all headed for the wing. Once they got there, they saw Mindy, Jasmine and Fonda fighting with the golden-eye teen. The boy was trying his hardest to get up, but the three were struggling to keep him pinned down.
"Jaden! Stop fighting!" Mindy hollered, trying to keep the boy down.
"Yeah, don't do anything rash!" Jasmine hissed.
"Please, we don't need you running off to fight that vampire bitch." Fonda pleaded.
Here, Jaden settled down. He shot a look at the boys who all were trying hard not to laugh. With a sigh, he looked pointedly at the three.
"I'm NOT going after Camula. What I need to do is use the god damn bathroom!" He snapped.
For a full three seconds, the girls all looked at him, completely baffled. Kaiba was the first one to break, roaring in laughter. Chazz and the rest soon followed, doubling over as the girls scrambled off of Jaden who made a mad dash for the restroom. The three now visibly red girls looked over at the laughing duel spirits, anger on their faces.
"Why didn't you try and warn us he needed to go?!" They demanded making the spirits laugh even harder.
"B-b-b-b-because it wa-ah-ah-s hilarious!" Evil Hero Malicious Edge roared, holding onto Evil Hero Talon.
The spirits were given a massive middle finger, but it just made them all fall to the floor in more laughter. They in turn shot death glares at the still laughing group.
"Not. A. Word." Mindy snarled.
Returning from his bathroom break, Jaden leaned against the wall. Seeing that, Alexis quickly went over and helped him over to his bed. The king nodded at her, looking at the now calming down group.
"Crowler lost. But now you see what we're up against." Jaden said, making the group sober up.
Professor Jason nodded.
"Her deck is most definitely a Zombie-Type deck, with some adjustments. Alucard is probably one of her stronger Zombies, the others may include but are not limited to Vampire Genesis and slash or Berserk Dragon. The Necronomicon Ex Mortis is a nasty spell too given how its both a power up and a summoning tool."
Kaiba sighed, crossing his arms. He told them that even he would be hard pressed in a duel against her. That made all look up in shock, even Jaden. Kaiba explained his meaning; while he would no doubt win he would suffer a LOT of damage as a result. What they needed to do was reassemble their decks once more. Jaden agreed, saying that now he was up, he could help. The three others listened in, adding in their two cents as well.
"If Camula went after Crowler, what's to stop her from coming after us too in order to make you guys split up?" Mindy pointed out.
That made everyone ponder and think on that. Camula was ruthless and when she found out that Crowler wasn't a key keeper, heads were going to roll. Kaiba immediately contacted the DAS, informing the commander to have all students locked down in the main duel arena. There was a brewing situation and they wanted all innocents out of the crossfire. The commander agreed, barking orders. Kaiba looked back at the group.
"Alright, let's start building."
Little did they know that they were being watched once more.
EODGX
The day passed and everyone rearranged their decks, unaware of the pair of eyes on them. During the entire debate about who would duel Camula, Zane walked out. Syrus saw it and chased after, leading to a discussion between the two. Zane said that if all that mattered was protecting the keys and rescuing Crowler's soul, Syrus knew where he was going. He walked away, Syrus frowning. The small boy walked back in, stating right away that Zane was going do duel Camula. That made them all look up in alarm. The rest of the guardians were about to go run after him, but Syrus stopped them.
"He's made up his mind, everyone. Trying to convince him to not duel is like trying Chumley to give up Grilled cheese."
Hearing that, everyone settled down, unhappy, but understanding. Jaden also looked ticked, but couldn't do a thing. He resumed his discussion with the rest, pointing out several flaws and how to improve their decks.
EODGX
In the crumbling castle, Camula sat in her bathtub, her eyes opened. Through her pet's gaze, she saw Zane walking away. She smiled, knowing that the one she really craved was coming and soon. She would have to dress for the occasion and prepare a very special doll for him. With a blowing of bubbles, she rose from the tub. Shadows swirled around her, putting her in a black version of the dress she wore against Crowler, only showing off more of her body.
Now ready, she began her trip to the central chambers.
EODGX
Chazz sat in his room, looking over several of his cards. Ojama Yellow appeared, dancing right next to the boy's head. Annoyed at his obnoxious duel spirit, Chazz smacked the tiny monster away. Yellow landed hard on the Doll Crowler, a yelp coming from it. Shocked and curious, Yellow grabbed an arm and pulled gently.
The loud cry of shock and pain made Yellow drop it in a hurry.
"Boss! The Doll is alive!"
Hearing that, Chazz hurried over and picked the doll up.
Would mind easing up on the grip?! You're wrinkling my coat! A voice said making Chazz nearly drop the doll in shock.
"Okay, this is freaking me out." Chazz said, staring.
There was a rustle of wings and cries of echolocation, Chazz quickly running to the window. Pulling the curtain aside, he saw the swarm of bats. He was not the only one. All of the guardians sans Jaden saw and hurried toward the lake, Alexis staying behind with the three others. Syrus went to the lake, meeting up with the rest.
Zane stood before the carpet, several bats flying down and gliding over it. Taking it as an invite, he began to walk. The rest followed soon after, trailing just behind the boy. As they got closer and closer, they could see the decaying castle. Professor Jason actually looked confused for a few seconds before shaking it off.
Aware of the hesitation, Kaiba asked what was wrong.
"Nothing you need to worry over sir. Just...a case of Deja Vu, really. Like I've been here before." Jason said, frowning.
Confused, the billionare watched Jason walk by. Shrugging it off, he joined the group. As they entered the Grand Hall, they saw their quarry. Right away, Bastion and Chazz demanded to duel Camula. The Vampire Mistress simply shook her head, stating that she had no time to play with little boys. That made the two start arguing about who she meant.
Ignoring the bickering, she looked at Zane. A smile on her lips, she asked if the boy was ready. Zane didn't reply, simply going for another balcony. Camula reiterated the conditions; Should she win, she would gain another key and Zane's soul in a doll. Should she lose, she would leave. Zane simply nodded, activating his disk. The Vampire mistress did the same, drawing her hand.
"I will lead this dance, if you don't mind Zane dear." Camula said, drawing.
She summoned a Red-Moon Baby in defense mode. The tiny creature rose up, snarling and babbling. She then set a card and ended her turn. Zane frowned, drawing his own. He looked at the card he had drawn and revealed it.
"I play the spell card, Power Bond. This allows me to fuse Machine-types together. I have the perfect one in mind too. My Cyber Dragons."
The three silver dragons appeared, each one roaring.
"Cyber Dragons three, unite your powers to destroy my enemy! I fusion summon my Cyber End Dragon!"
The massive monster appeared in a blaze of light, Kaiba actually shocked. It was like his Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon! The monster snarled at the sight of the Vampires. Professor Jason frowned.
"That's not like Zane at all. He feels an opponent out first before bringing in his big guns."
"He must want to end this fast." Syrus said.
Seeing Seto's confused look, Syrus explained that Power Bond doubled the original attacking power of whatever machine fusion summoned with it. But there was a cost to it. Zane would take damage equal to the original attack points. If this move backfired, it would cost him half his life points. Kaiba looked at Zane, frowning hard. Zane continued his move, playing Pot of Greed, drawing two more cards. He then activated Chicken Game, paying a thousand life points to draw a card.
Drawing, he revealed it to Camula.
"It's Megamorph. This spell doubles my already impressive Dragon's attacking power. So instead of eight thousand, you're dealing with sixteen thousand!"
Cyber End Dragon – ATK/8000 → 16000
"Now, ATTACK! Super Strident Blaze!"
The three headed dragon roared, a beam of fire escaping from their mouths. Camula frowned, watching it come to her Red-Moon Baby. Seeing a small smirk, Alexis shouted.
"A trap!"
"She's right, I activate my Trap card, Red-Moon Ghost! This negates your attack and adds its attack power to my life points. Sixteen thousand combined with my current eight thousand will give me thirty-two thousand!"
The blast was deflected around a golden barrier, but before it could hit Camula, Zane revealed another card.
"I play De-Fusion. I return my Cyber End back to my Extra Deck and regain my three Cyber Dragons. And since Cyber End is no longer in play, you'll get-"
"Nothing. Impressive." Kaiba said smirking.
"Well, he is the best duelist in the school. Minus Jaden of course." Bastion said, smiling.
Camula let loose a scream of fury, the golden aura vanishing all around her. Syrus remarked that thanks to De-fusion, Power Bond's effect was also canceled out. Without Cyber End, no target. Kaiba was REALLY impressed; kid knew how to play his cards.
Zane ordered an attack with his three Cyber Dragons. One cut through the Red-Moon monster and the other two struck at her life points.
Camula: 3900
Zane ended his turn with a facedown, looking at Camula. The dress the woman had was showing several rips and tears in it from the attacks. She stated she now saw why he was the best at the school which made him scoff.
"I'm not the best, I've still got room to improve. Something that Jaden has taught to me." Zane said, watching her draw.
She looked at the card she drew and smirked. Revealing it to the group, she began to laugh.
It was the ritual spell, Book of Black Arts!
She sent her Vampire Lady and Zombie Werewolf to the grave, Alucard rising to the field. She continued her play by activating Vampire's Coffin.
(Vampire's Coffin – Type/Spell/Normal. Select 1 Zombie-Type monster in your GY. Special Summon it to the field. Banish it at the End Phase of your turn.)
She revived her Vampire Lady, sacrificing it for Vampire Lord. But she was not done, oh no. She sacrificed her Lord to bring out-
"Vampire Genesis!"
A massive monster appeared next to Alucard, roaring. Chazz commented that it was ugly, many of the others thinking the same thing. Camula smirked, saying that she had promised some fun for Zane and herself. Now they soon would have it. She ordered an attack on one of his Cyber Dragons, the new monster roaring. Zane though smirked himself.
"I reveal a trap card, Attack Reflector Unit. By sending one Cyber Dragon to the grave, I bring forth Cyber Barrier dragon."
Camula scoffed, saying that she would continue her attack. Zane smirked, stating that once a turn, he can stop an attack with Cyber Barrier's effect. The head pulled in and a green shield sprang up, stopping the fist of the Vampire Genesis. Camula scowled, ordering Alucard to attack.
Once more, Zane stopped her with a Negate Attack trap. She snarled, ending her turn. Zande drew, then revealed his other facedown.
"Photon Generator Unit. I send my two remaining Cyber Dragons to the grave and summon forth the Cyber Laser Dragon!"
A monster that was shinier then the previous Cyber Dragons rose up, screeching. Zane explained that once a turn, Cyber Laser could destroy a monster whose attack or defense was higher then Cyber Lasers. He directed his new monster to destroy Alucard, something that Camula snarled about. The monster was blown to pieces, Zane smirking. He placed another card facedown and ended his turn. Camula drew, summoning a Snake Hair to the field in defense mode. Concern that the facedown would be a trap card, she dare not lose her Vampire Genesis. She ended her turn.
After she ended, Zane went on the offense.
He had his Cyber Laser destroy Vampire Genesis with its effect and then destroyed Snake Hair with its attack. He followed that up with Barrier attacking her Life points directly.
Camula: 3100
Zane placed another card facedown and ended his turn. Camula drew, looking at the card. A wide grin split her face, the rest all going on edge.
"A shame this fun has to come to an end Zane dear. I play Illusion Gate!"
A massive door appeared behind her, opening up to reveal a blinding white light. Everyone was confused; Illusion Gate? They had never heard of the card. Jason pointed out it might be a Custom card, a card made exclusively for the Shadow Realm. Kaiba nodded, stating that the Shadow Realm had no limitations to its vast powers. Creating a card was mere child's play.
"What does it do though?" Alexis asked aloud.
"I'm so very glad you asked that, my dear girl. You see, Illusion Gate has many effects. The first is that it destroys all of Zane's monsters."
Cyber Barrer and Laser both exploded making Zane snarl.
"Now, I can summon a Monster that had been played during this entire duel."
Kaiba's eyes went wide in shock.
"She's gonna bring back Cyber End!"
It was true. The three headed machine rose up, but it was a ghost. Camula explained that she needed to sacrifice a soul in order to satisfy the Sacred Beasts. Chazz shouted up to her, saying that it was payback for taking Crowler's. Camula smirked and Jason instantly went on edge.
"Its not her soul on the line, she said A soul! Anyone of us is a target!" The Professor shouted, making everyone gasp.
"But its Zane so that means-!" Alexis gasped out.
Zane caught on too, looking down at his little brother.
"SYRUS! RUN NOW!"
The warning came too late. The second Camula descended on the tiny Red, scooping him up. Before the rest could attack her, it flew back to the Prime Camula. Syrus started to struggle against her twin. A glow came out of the small boy, surging into Cyber End Dragon. When the glow died down, Cyber End stood in its terrible form, roaring.
"Whatever will you do now my dear? You could destroy your Precious Dragon, but then that means you'd doom your younger brother." Camula taunted.
"Z-Zane..." Syrus gasped out. "D-do it!"
Everyone stared in shock at the small red. Syrus told them that the good of the many outweighed the needs of the one. If Camula defeated Zane, they'd lost a spirit key. A key loss meant the Beasts were that much closer to getting released. Syrus would rather have his soul be lost then everyone's. He looked at Zane, nodding.
"Do it bro! You have to!"
"Syrus..." Zane whispered.
"Touching as this is, I have a duel to win! I activate Book of life, removing from play one of your precious Cyber Dragons to bring back my Alucard!"
The Vampire Master returned, roaring. Zane grimaced, knowing what was coming next. Camula played the Necronomicon, increasing her Alucard's power.
Alucard – ATK/3000 → 500 X 9 monsters → 7500
Zane grit his teeth, looking at his facedown. If he used it, he could protect himself and turn the duel around. Here, he frowned. If he did that though...Syrus would lose his soul, possibly for good. It was a small sacrifice to keep the beasts locked away. He looked at Alexis, remembering all the times she was without her brother. Biting his lower lip, Zane couldn't fathom going through that. Atticus was taken...Syrus wasn't. He made his choice.
"Sorry everyone. But I cannot sacrifice my family."
Hearing those words made the guardians call out, Camula laughing. She ordered Alucard to attack Zane directly. The massive Vampire sent a swarm of bats, easily biting into the man. He grunted, feeling their teeth.
Zane: 500
Camula cackled, ordering Cyber End Dragon to attack its former master. The dragon seemed to resist, but one look from Zane and the monster let loose its attack. It washed over Zane, making the area around him explode. The twin Camula let go of Syrus who watched his brother fall to his knees.
"Zane!"
All he got was a smile, a black aura surrounding him. Zane began to fade, his soul being transported to the doll Camula had. The key he was safeguarding clattered to the ground, vanishing in a flash of light. Camula smiled, looking down at the new doll.
"A little less talkative, but oh so cute my darling Zane." Camula crooned. "I cannot wait for the day when the Beasts are unleashed..."
Seeing that she still had a crowd, she scowled at her private time being on display. A snap of her fingers and everyone was back outside, her laughter echoing all around.
Alright, pt 2 down. One final part to go and it will be Professor Sweet's time to shine! Why him? Well, I did say that Jaden wouldn't be the team carrier of this story unlike in canon. Sides, that feeling of Deja vu he had? There's a reason for it. Catch ya on the flip side!