Notes: Now we're really in the groove
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter franchise, or the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise
Harry Potter and the Duel Academy
Ch. 13: Welcome to the Boss Level
Daphne and Pansy were dragging a still unconscious Millicent to the infirmary.
"I don't know why I bothered helping you," Pansy grumbled.
"Because I can beat you up, and because I'll tell everyone you lost a duel to Longbottom. They wouldn't believe anyone from the Osiris dorm, but if an actual Obelisk student said something..."
Pansy just screamed again as they kept going, while Daphne tried not to laugh.
Harry was rushing up the stairs. He was about to open the door to the roof, when something grabbed him by the ankle.
"No so fast, Potter!"
It was Draco, and looked as out of breath as Harry was.
"How did you reach me so quickly?"
"I snuck past your friends while they were busy dueling those cretinous Obelisk girls. Well now it's my turn. I demand a re-match."
"Draco, now's not a good time."
"Scared, Potter?"
"You wish. Someone is on the roof, and they're the cause of everything that's happened lately. The brief power outage a earlier, the students in the hospital, Sirius Black being able to sneak in so easily, and probably more."
"Why should I care about any of that? Sirius Black will be re-captured, the power will come back on eventually, and none of those people were my friends."
"Be that as it may, you and I were the first victims of this person, in case you forgot."
Draco's grip on Harry began to loosen.
"Malfoy, if it is Peter Pettigrew behind this, I'm betting he had help from someone on the inside. This school is like a second home for all of us. Are you really okay with letting some madman get away with all this?"
Draco looked like he was thinking things over, "What do want me to do? What can you do?"
"If it comes down to it, maybe the two of us can overpower the culprits. If it comes to a duel, we can team up to defeat them."
"A tag team duel together? You'll learn my new strategy."
"You can always just change your deck again. I wouldn't be asking you this if I didn't think you were capable."
Draco seemed surprised by Harry's response, but shook his head, "I'm only doing this because I don't like when some outsider messes with the Academy...and besides that, I owe you for that sandwich. This doesn't mean we're friends."
Harry sighed, "Fine by me. Now let's go."
They finally opened the door to the roof and saw...
"You?!" they both exclaimed.
"Yes, me," came the reply, "Who would ever suspect p-p-poor st-stuttering Professor Quirrell?"
"Well you were acting kind of shady actually," Harry said, "But I didn't think you be in charge of this operation."
"You assumed Snape would be, no doubt. You don't like him. I don't blame you. He doesn't like you either. He's always going on about how you're as reckless as your father and such."
"Whatever, so what's the machine for?"
Harry pointed to a strange machine with a glass tube filled with liquid. Inside the liquid was a ring.
"This? This is the machine that's been absorbing energy from the students. I always made sure they used my specially programmed duel disks."
"You couldn't have done this alone."
"You're so right, Potter. You remember our friend from class, yes? Come now, Giant Rat, say hello."
The Giant Rat hologram disappeared to reveal a short mousy man in somewhat baggy clothes. The index finger on his right hand was missing.
"From one rat to another, eh, Peter?"
"I don't have to take that from you. I'm working with you, not for you."
Peter turned to look at Harry, "You really do look like your father. I didn't mean to backstab your parents."
"Don't lie," Harry snapped, "If that was true, why did you frame Sirius and run away?"
Peter froze up, "Is he here? Is Black nearby?"
Quirrell snickered, "That's why his clothes are baggy, Potter. When he heard Black escaped from a prison transfer, which was orchestrated by a friend in the ministry, by the way, he started to panic so much he'd forget to eat."
"You shouldn't tell them so much!"
"They'll never find out who it is. While I wasn't sure how soon Black would be here, I used his arrival to put my plan into the next phase. Admittedly, it's still not quite ready yet."
"What exactly is your brilliant plan?" Harry asked.
"Why, to resurrect Lord Voldemort, of course."
Harry and Draco gave each other a look.
"You're kidding, right?" Harry questioned, "That's impossible."
"You didn't really think all those stories about Duel Monsters being played with dark magic were just made up, did you? I assure you, they're very real. It's thanks to such magic that this machine was able to properly convert the student's energy into fuel for the Dark Lord."
"The Master needs a body of his own before he can take over the world, after all," Peter said.
"If you want to try and stop us, you will of course have to duel us. I don't even need my rigged disks. You're in such close proximity, that once you lose, your energy will be absorbed by the machine. Come on, Peter!"
"It's been some time since I've done this."
"Regardless, you had better not mess this up for me."
Quirrell turned to look at Draco, "Come now, Mr. Malfoy, you don't expect Potter here to duel both of us by himself now, do you?"
"You put me in the hospital, you prat. I'm going to enjoy defeating you, and the same goes for rat man here."
HP&DM: 8000
QQ&PP: 8000
"As your teacher, I shall go first. I activate the spell Fusion. I combine two Cyber Ogres to fusion summon Cyber Ogre 2."
Cyber Ogre 2
LV7
Earth
Machine/Fusion/Effect
2600/1900
A huge robot monster now stood on the field. It had no legs, but its arms were massive enough to hold up its body.
"Now I summon Gatling Ogre."
Gatling Ogre
LV3
Fire
Fiend/Effect
800/800
An ugly ogre with a Gatling gun in its belt now appeared. Its left arm was were the bullets were loaded, while its right arm clutched the handle.
"I set three cards, and then I activate Gatling Ogre's effect. I send one of my set spell/trap cards to the graveyard to inflict 800 damage to you. Gatling Fire!"
The card disappeared into the ogre's gun, which it when fired. Multiple bullets whizzed past the students.
HP&DM: 7200
"I end my turn. You're next, Peter."
"Well," Harry said, "That hardly seems fair, but then look who we're dealing with."
"I summon Volcanic Rat."
Volcanic Rat
LV1
Fire
Pyro
500/500
A small red mouse crawled out of a pit of lava.
"I set two cards and end my turn."
"I'm going next," Draco said, "When the opponent controls monsters, and I control no monsters, I can special summon Vice Dragon from my hand."
Vice Dragon
LV5
Dark
Dragon/Effect
2000/2400
A muscular bipedal dragon with green wings took to the field.
"If he's special summoned from my hand this way, his attack and defense are halved."
VD: 2000/2400 - 1000/1200
""Now I summon Red Resonator."
Red Resonator
LV2
Fire
Fiend/Tuner/Effect
600/200
A smiling demon with a body made of fire now took to the field. It held a tuning fork and mallet.
"When I normal summon a Resonator monster, I can special summon Red Wolf from my hand, but its attack is halved."
Red Warg
LV6
Fire
Fiend/Effect
1400/2200
A red fire-covered wolf crouched on the field.
RW: 1400/2200 - 700/2200
"On top of that, when Red Resonator is normal summoned, I can special summon one level 4 or lower monster from my hand. Say hello to Red Sprinter."
Red Sprinter
LV4
Fire
Fiend/Effect
1700/1200
A horned, horse-faced creature covered in fire leapt onto the field.
"I play the spell Resonance Rip. Now I'll Tune Red Resonator with Vice Dragon to Synchro summon my hammer of victory. Shatter the earth and spread your wings: Explode Wing Dragon!"
Exploder Dragonwing
LV7
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
2400/1600
A lanky purple dragon stood on the field. Its wings were attack to a rather bulbous growth on its back.
"Here's where Resonance Rip comes in: each time a Resonator monster is sent to the graveyard as Synchro material, I can target one card the opponent controls and destroy it. However, this card disappears after my second End Phase. I destroy your Cyber Ogre 2."
The large machine was eliminated.
"I end my turn. You're up, Potter."
"I set a card, and then I summon Gagaga Magician."
Gagaga Magician
LV4
Dark
Spellcaster/Effect
1500/1000
A white-haired, chain covered magician in blue and brown clothes entered the field with a bow.
"If I control a Gagaga monster, other than the monster I'm about to summon, I can special summon Gagaga Kid from my hand."
Gagaga Child
LV2
Dark
Spellcaster/Effect
800/1200
A young redhead magician in a blue hat and cape now appeared. He held a popsicle in his hand.
"When the Kid is special summoned, I can target one Gagaga monster I control with a different level than this card, and this card becomes that level."
GK: LV2 - LV4
"Now I can Overlay Magician and Kid to Xyz summon Gagagaga Magician."
Gagagaga Magician
Rank 4
Dark
Spellcaster/Xyz/Effect
2000/2000
An older, taller, chain covered magician in dark purple and brown robes now stood on the field.
"I end my turn."
"I play Pot of Greed, and then I summon Giant Orc."
Giant Orc
LV4
Dark
Fiend/Effect
2200/0
A large grey orc with a bone club stomped onto the field.
"I switch Gatling Ogre to defense mode, and then set a card. I tribute the spell/trap to activate its effect. You take 800 damage."
The ogre fired a barrage of bullets once again.
HP&DM: 6400
"I shall attack the Red Sprinter."
The orc stomped over and smacked the fiery monster with its club.
HP&DM: 5900
"After it attacks, my orc switches to defense mode. I end my turn. Hurry up, Peter."
"Don't rush me. I activate my trap The League of Uniform Nomenclature. I select one face-up level 2 or lower Normal monster, and then special summon from my deck to the field as many cards as possible with the same name. I summon two more Volcanic Rats."
There were now three mice on the field.
"I Overlay my three monsters to Xyz summon Numbers 56: Gold Rat."
Number 56: Gold Rat
Rank 1
Light
Beast/Xyz/Effect
500/500
A machine-like rat monster that appeared to made of gold bars now snarled on the field. It had three energy orbs circling it.
"Once per turn, I can detach one material so I can draw a card. I summon Giant Rat."
Giant Rat
LV4
Earth
Beast/Effect
1400/1450
A large grey rat holding a human skull in its paws now stood on the field.
"I play the spell Dual Summon, and then I set a monster. I set two cards and end my turn."
"Peter," Quirrell growled, "What are you trying to do? Why are you summoning all those weak monsters?"
"You have your strategy, I have mine."
"Is griping at each other all you can do?" asked Draco, "I summon Crimson Resonator."
Crimson Resonator
LV2
Dark
Fiend/Tuner/Effect
800/300
A red demon with large horns now appeared. It had fire coming out of its back, and it held a tuning fork and mallet in its hands.
"I equip Red Wolf with Scroll of Bewitchment. I change his attribute to Dark. Now I can Tune Crimson Resonator with Red Wolf to Synchro Summon a new dragon. Emerge from the depths of the darkness: Dark End Dragon!"
Dark End Dragon
LV8
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
2600/2100
A black dragon spread its wings on the field. On the front of its body was a second face.
"Thanks to my Resonance Rip, I can destroy one of your monsters. I choose your orc."
The Giant Orc quickly exploded.
"I activate the effect of my Dark End Dragon, I target one of your monsters and send it to the graveyard, but my dragon loses 500 attack and defense. Say goodbye to your Gatling Ogre."
DED: 2600/2100 - 2100/1600
The second mouth opened and shot a beam at the ogre, and it exploded now as well.
"I know that if I try to attack you directly, Quirrell, you'll just force me to target your partner's monsters instead. I attack the Gold Rat with my Dark End Dragon."
The dragon slashed at the rat.
QQ&PP: 6400
"My other dragon will attack your Giant Rat. And before you even think about using its effect, my dragon's effect activates. At the start of the damage step, if it battles a monster, I can destroy that monster and inflict damage equal to the monster's attack. King Storm!"
QQ&PP: 5000
"I end my turn."
"I activate my trap Magician's Navigate. I special summon a Black Magician from my hand..."
Dark Magician
LV7
Dark
Spellcaster/Normal
2500/2100
"...and then I can special summon a level 7 or lower Dark Spellcaster from my deck. Say hello to Black Magician Girl."
Dark Magician Girl
LV6
Dark
Spellcaster/Effect
2000/1700
"I'll also summon Magician's Valkyria."
Magician's Valkyria
LV4
Light
Spellcaster/Effect
1600/1800
This monster looked just like Black Magician Girl, but with blue clothes instead of pink, and she was brunette instead of blonde.
"Now I can attack your face-down card."
"Not so fast, Potter," Quirrell said, "I activate my other trap Back to the Front. I can special summon a monster from my graveyard in defense mode. Here comes my Giant Orc."
The orc was crouched on the field again.
"Now I activate my other trap, Attack Nullification. Better luck next time."
"I end my turn."
"I activate the spell Life-Shaving Treasure Cards. I draw until I have three cards, and my opponent takes no damage. I cannot special summon, and at the end of my turn, I must send my entire hand to the graveyard."
"Talk about a double-edged sword," Harry said to Draco.
"Next I play the spell Allure of Darkness. I draw two cards, and then banish one Dark monster from my hand. Now I shall tribute my orc to summon Id the Supreme Devil."
Ido the Supreme Magical Force
LV6
Dark
Fiend/Effect
2200/800
Nothing appeared...
"What is this, a joke?" Draco demanded.
Just then, they heard very large footsteps getting closer. There were sparks of electricity flying from nowhere. After a few seconds, something began to take shape. An enormous blue and yellow monster made of energy appeared. It walked on all fours, with a long tail, sharp claws, and a mouth full of fangs. With the horns on its head and the glowing red eyes, it was positively demonic.
"I cannot summon any other monsters as long as this one is on the field, but I don't intend to, because this is my favorite. You see, although the term isn't used very often, the Id is the part of the human psyche that represents the most savage and primitive of instincts. The Dark Lord helped me to embrace those instincts, rather than slave away as a teacher at this pathetic school. Peter, do something to help me!"
Peter looked annoyed, but complied, "I activate my trap Chain-Attached Spike-Shield. I'll equip it to your Id to give it 500 attack."
ItSD: 2200/800 - 2700/800
"I have no choice but to attack your Magician's Valkyria, and that's fine by me. Violent Egoism!"
The Id crawled over to the magician like some great wyrm, and then it reared up on its hind legs, only to slam its front claw on top of the poor mage
"I activate the quick-play spell Action Magic - Double Banking. I discard one card; if a monster I control destroyed an opponent's monster by battle, it can make a second attack. I shall attack Black Magician."
The Id spun around and slammed the mage with its tail.
"My Black Magician Girl gains 300 attack for every Black Magician or Magician of Black Chaos in the graveyard."
BMG: 2000/1700 - 2300/1700
"I end my turn," Quirrell said, with a wild look in his eyes.
"I activate my trap, Xyz Reborn. I can special summon an Xyz monster in graveyard and attach this trap to it as material. I'll detach it to draw a card."
"Peter," Quirrell snapped, "Stop summoning those useless vermin and do something useful. I gave you some cards beforehand so you wouldn't drag me down."
Peter sneered at him, but continued, "I summon Man-Throw Troll."
Man-Thro' Tro'
LV4
Earth
Beast-Warrior/Effect
1000/1000
A large pink troll with wild eyes now stood on the field.
"I flip up my other monster."
Prevent Rat
LV4
Earth
Beast
500/2000
A large blue rat with a shield-like body was crouching on the field.
"I activate the effect of my troll: I tribute one Normal monster on my side of the field to inflict 800 points of damage to your life points."
The troll picked up the rat and threw it at the duo.
HP&DM: 5100
"I set a card and end my turn."
"If I control a Synchro monster, I can special summon Synclone Resonator from my hand."
Synkron Resonator
LV1
Dark
Fiend/Tuner/Effect
100/100
This demon also held a tuning fork and mallet, just like the other Resonators. On the front of its robes, and on its back, were playing card spades.
"I Tune my new Resonator with my Explode Wing Dragon to Synchro summon my new dragon. A dragon that represents my very soul, Red Daemon's Dragon!"
Red Dragon Archfiend
LV8
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
3000/2000
A huge, muscular, demonic red dragon spread its wings and roared.
"How could it represent your soul if you just got it?" asked Harry.
"Shut up, it sounds cool," Draco hissed.
"Where did you get that dragon anyway? It's the exact opposite of my Stardust Dragon."
"None of your business. Now if you don't mind..."
Harry rolled his eyes, and then gestured at their opponents.
"Thank you. I activate the effect of my Dark End Dragon to destroy your Id monster."
DED: 2100/1600 - 1600/1100
The Id was sent to the graveyard, but Quirrell had a smirk on his face.
"My Red Daemon's Dragon will attack your troll."
"I activate my trap Magic-Arm Shield. I target one face-up monster you control and it takes the attack instead."
The tongs of the machine shot across the field to grab Dark End Dragon. It was then punched into oblivion by Red Daemon's Dragon.
QQ&PP: 3600
Draco looked annoyed, but simply said, "I end my turn."
"If I may interject before you begin, Potter," Quirrell said, "If my Id was destroyed by card effect and sent to the graveyard, I can special summon it from the graveyard during the next Standby Phase."
The Id clawed its way out of the ground and shrieked in anger.
"I play the spell Sage's Jewel. If I control a Black Magician Girl, I can special summon a Black Magician from my hand or deck."
Black Magician Girl held the jewel in her hand, and there was a flash of light. Another Black Magician now stood beside her.
"Now I activate the spell Black Burning Magic. If I control a Black Magician and a Black Magician Girl, I can destroy all cards my opponent controls."
The two mages held their staves aloft and combined their magic. The wave of energy wiped out every monster Quirrell and Peter controlled. Peter looked more nervous than ever, and Quirrell was seething.
"Now I can attack you directly! Black Magic!"
Black Magician sent a blast of magic at the gruesome twosome.
QQ&PP: 1100
"Finish them off, Black Magician Girl. Black Burning!"
Black Magician Girl winked, and then sent her own blast of magic at the villains.
QQ&PP: 0
Quirrell was furious, "This is all your fault, Peter! You and your stupid rat show!"
"You can't talk to me like that! For all the big ugly monsters you had, you still couldn't defeat them!"
"Enough!" hissed a cold voice.
Harry felt a chill run down his spine.
"Even together, you fools failed to defeat a pair of teenagers!"
Quirrell and Peter rushed over to the machine and knelt beside it.
"Forgive us, Master," they both said.
"Save your groveling for later. I shall deal with these brats myself."
