Yu-Gi-Oh excalibur knights season 1 episode 12

by titanalexgrady

after defeating the three duel assasins. artie begins to train and practice for the upcoming world duel festival. however his practice will have to wait as in seems carl trent's right hand man has forced artie into a game. will he survive?

Yu-Gi-Oh excalibur knights season 1 episode 12:

Episode 12: gamer war 2, Carl's revenge

(The next morning we see misa enter Artie's room cleaning up his stuff while trying to wake her son up).

(She looks towards his desk and see the world duel festival invitation there and covers her mouth in shock but then that shock turns to joy as she begins to cry).

Artie:

(Wakes up). Mom? Why are you crying?

Misa:

(Wipes her tears). It's nothing sweetie. (Hugs Artie) I'm just so proud of you. (Kisses his forehead) alright now get up or you'll be late for school. (Leaves Artie's room).

King Arthur:

(Appears). She seemed upset but when she was crying she smiled.

Artie;

What was she crying about though?

King Arthur:

She saw something on what you call a desk.

(Artie looks at his desk and sees the invitation he received).

King Arthur:

Is that normal here?

Artie:

Yeah. It means she was crying tears of joy. I'll talk to her later after school. Oh wait. Before I head to school we should at least see if you can get a vision from touching the shard.

King Arthur:

Right.

(Artie grabs the shard of Excalibur and Arthur slowly reaches for it).

(As King Arthur grabs the shard he gets several flashes of a dark figure).

?:

Arthur… you can't hide from me. I will find and kill you.

(Just then Arthur gets a flash of a shadowy monster and it scares him so much he flys back to the wall).

Artie:

What happened? What did you see?

King Arthur:

Evil… pure evil… and it wants me dead.

(Song intro).

(At bro Camelot high school we see Artie and King Arthur find a spot to chat).

King Arthur:

Are thou sure it is safe here?

Artie:

Of course. Besides, no one can see you. Now feel me slowly what you saw in that vision.

King Arthur:

(Sighs) all I saw was a shadowy figure who said that he would kill me. And then I saw a giant shadowy monster.

Artie:

Oh my. Well maybe if we find more of your memories we'll find out who is trying to kill you.

King Arthur:

(Moans).

Artie:

What's wrong?

King Arthur:

Just worried. About things that have transpired these past few days. And what I saw from that Donovan man.

Artie:

You mean the strange aura?

King Arthur:

Exactly.

Artie:

Wait. Reggie said that something had happened to his dad that changed him…

(Just then dale and marina appear).

Marina:

Hey Artie.

Artie:

Oh hey guys.

Dale:

Uh bro who were you talking to?

Artie:

Oh no one.

Marina:

Well anyway. You said you wanted to show us something.

(Artie shows his friends the invitation he got from Donovan).

Dale:

No way man. Is that?

Marina:

An invitation to the world duel festival?

Artie:

Yep. Donovan gave it to me last night.

Dale:

Ha. So the old man finally realized your skills after the 2 of you tied.

Artie:

You could say that yeah.

Marina:

Artie this is so wonderful. Now both you and Dale have entered.

Artie:

Wait you got in to dale?

Dale:

Yep. Got my invitation last week.

Artie:

That's great man!

Dale:

Yeah it is! We are so gonna kick some major butt at the festival.

Marina:

(Man look at those 2. Just having a blast being excited for this. Artie you are one truly amazing kid. I just wish I could have your courage. And be able to tell you how I feel).

(Just then the bell rings).

Dale:

Aw nuts. We're gonna be late for class.

Artie:

Hey dale. Race you to homeroom.

Dale:

Oh it's on!

(Both artie and dale run into the school and marina follows behind them).

(Meanwhile unannounced to them we see a mysterious shadow watch them as they enter the school with a toothy grin).

(A few minutes go by as we see mr katsuya's class become a bit hectic).

Mr. katsuya:

(Comes in and sits at his desk). Alright class, settle down. Now I'm aware that a lot of you are very excited for the upcoming world duel festival and some of you are more excited for the summer ball in 2 days.

Dale:

Who would be happy for that?

Marina:

I would now hush!

Mr. katsuya:

Now remember class it's very important that we get things ready for it and a little… lovin if you know what I mean (Chuckles the clears his throat). Now then. We have a very important lesson planed that…

(Just then a knock on the classroom door).

Mr. katsuya:

(Goes to open the door) yes?

(Mr katsuya looks down and sees a middle aged boy at the door).

Mr. katsuya:

Oh hello. Please come in. Oh class I forgot to mention that we have a new student joining us today. Um would you like to tell the class your name young man?

Carl:

Yes. My name is Carl sir.

Mr. katsuya:

Well welcome to neo Camelot high Carl. I'm why don't you sit… in front of Artie, marina, and dale.

(Carl walks down a row and sits in a seat that's in front of Artie and his with a creepy smile).

(A few minutes later at recess…).

Marina:

He looks so familiar. Where have we seen him from?

Dale:

Don't know. Maybe he's related to one of us.

(Artie focuses real hard on Carl unti it finally comes to him).

Artie:

I know him!

Dale:

What are you talking about?

Artie:

He was one of trent's goons from the arcade.

(Flashback to when dale lost to Trent and he made dale his slave).

Marina:

Oh yeah I remember. He wanted dale to almost lick spilt soda off the floor.

Dale:

Ugh don't remind me. I had nightmares for weeks.

(Flashback to present day).

Marina:

But why is he here at our school?

Dale:

Duh probably to settle the score with Artie since he beat his boss in a duel at the arcade.

Artie:

Well there's only one way to find out. (Gets up and walks towards Carl).

(Marina and dale do the same and follow Artie).

Artie:

(Taps on Carl's shoulder) um Carl.

Carl:

Oh hey guys! Isn't this great. Just us hanging here at school together. Where no one knows about me.

Dale:

Alright cut the crap pal. We remember you pal and we know what your up too.

Carl:

What do you mean dale?

Dale:

Don't play dumb with us.

Artie:

We remember what you made dale do and ever since I beat your boss in that duel at the arcade you've been planning revenge.

Carl:

Revenge? Why… oh that right. Look guys I may have held a grudge since that day but I've changed. I've let bygones be bygones, and I hope for that we can be best friends. Well I better go help those kids over there see you guys later (walks away from Artie and his friends).

(As we see him walk away though we see him have a big smile on his face).

Marina:

Wow. I guess he really did change.

Artie:

I guess so.

Dale:

I don't know. Something doesn't feel right. I'll keep an eye on him just in case.

Artie:

Dale.

Dale:

Don't worry bud. I'll be fine (leaves his friends).

(The next few days we see Artie get some pretty nasty pranks pulled on him).

(Pranks such as dinner getting ruined by live angry lobsters, his locker at school exploding, his shoes getting stuck in wet cement, and having a deranged raccoon attack him).

Marina:

Wow. A ton of pranks done on you in just one day. That's rough.

Artie:

Yeah. But it's nothing I can't handle.

Marina:

Hey. Have you seen dale?

Artie:

Not for a couple of days when he said he was gonna keep an eye on Carl.

Marina:

Oh that guy. He's always getting into trouble. Should we go look for him?

Artie:

Yeah let's.

(Artie and marina search the whole school and ask people if they've seen dale but no one has).

Marina:

(Groans) we've looked everywhere for him and he's nowhere in the whole school.

Carl:

(Walks up behind artie and marina). What's the matter guys?

Artie:

Oh. Hey Carl.

Marina:

We were just looking for dale. He's been missing for a couple days.

Artie:

We think he might of went missing while keeping an eye on you.

Carl:

Why me?

Artie:

It's nothing. You think you can help us.

Carl:

What sure. Oh just a thought I think I last saw him up on the roof.

Marina:

Really? What was he doing up there?

Carl:

Not sure. But follow me.

(Artie, marina, and Carl make their way to the roof).

(Carl opens the door to the roof and Dale is nowhere to be found).

Marina:

I don't see him anywhere up here.

Carl:

I'm sure he was up here. Why don't you 2 look around and I'll guard the door.

Artie:

Okay sure.

(Artie and marina look for a bit on the roof).

Carl:

(I can't believe how easy it's been. I kidnap their friend dale and lure these 2 up here like hook line and sinker).

(Carl reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small pocket knife).

Carl:

(It May not do much but it will leave an impact. With them distracted all I need to do is just…).

(Just then. The door to the roof opens and out comes dale with his arms tied up as he rams his body into Carl knocking the pocket knife out of his hand).

Artie:

Dale! What happened?

Marina:

Are you alright?

Dale:

I'm alright. I told you he was insane.

Carl:

(Growls) you just had to but in didn't you! Oh well doesn't matter now.

Artie:

I should've known you still wanted revenge.

Carl:

(Chuckles) oh believe me this is more than revenge. I'm going to make you pay for what you did to the boss at the arcade.

Marina:

Your boss should've been more nice to dale instead of a jerk.

Carl:

Hey it wasn't my fault he couldn't handle a bet.

Dale:

You lousy little…

Carl:

Hey now. Not wise to mess with a man with a… (notices he doesn't have the knife).

(Artie looks down and grabs the knife before Carl does).

Carl:

Ooh fast on your feet huh?

(Just then the school bell rings).

Carl:

Well looks like we ran out of time. Guess I'll have to deal with you later. (Begins to walk away).

Artie:

That was close.

Marina:

Yeah Artie. You might want to get rid of that knife before…

(Just then the school security come up and see Artie with the knife).

School security:

Freeze kids!

Marina:

Oh crap.

(Scene cut).

(In homeroom…).

Mr. katsuya:

Thank you so much. Okay tell me what happened again and why we shouldn't suspend you and dale Artie.

Artie:

Listen sir. Carl is the one who had the pocket knife and tried to kill us on the roof. He was someone who wants revenge for beating his boss at an arcade. You have to believe us.

Marina:

Please sir we are telling the truth.

Katsuya:

Okay, okay calm down. Look I believe you guys… but… you 3 were caught with a knife on school property and I can't let that go unpunished.

Dale:

Oh come on mr katsuya.

Mr. katsuya:

Relax dale. Seeing as how your all saying this Carl kid is dangerous. I'm giving you all detention for tonight…

(Artie and his friends groan).

Mr. katsuya:

But… we will have security keep an eye out for Carl.

Marina:

Oh great.

Artie:

Thank you mr katsuya.

(Later that night artie is getting ready to head back to school for his night detention).

Kuri:

Oh what did you now bro?

Artie:

Nothing. It's just so we can have protection tonight.

Kuri:

Protection from what?

Artie:

Someone who wants revenge.

Kuri:

Man you are so weird. Well as long as you didn't do anything to get into trouble. Oh hey I found this on your desk. (Shows the shard necklace). It's pretty cute. Where did you get it?

Artie:

(Stammers) I made it. (Grabs the shard) I gotta go see ya! (Runs out of the room).

Kuri:

(What is up with my brother? Oh well I'm sure it's nothing).

(That night at detention we see our 3 heroes sitting at their desk waiting for the night to be over).

Dale:

Man this sucks. Mr. Katsuya says he believes us yet he still gives us detention.

Marina:

Oh just ease up dale.

Artie:

Yeah besides mr. Katsuya means well.

Dale:

Yeah well… I still say it sucks.

(Meanwhile outside the school we see a few security guards watching the school until they are taken out by some blow darts).

(We then see a shadowy hand take out the power to the school).

Dale:

Hey! Who turned out the lights?

Marina:

Maybe the power to the whole school shut off.

Dale:

(Gasps) maybe the school is haunted by ghosts of people who died here.

Marina:

Oh grow up dale.

(The door to the homeroom opens and we see mr katsuya come in with a flashlight).

Mr. katsuya:

Is everything alright?

Artie:

What happened to the lights?

Mr. katsuya:

The breaker must have been switched off. Listen. You kids stay here while I go and fix it and keep these flashlights with you until the power comes back on. (Leaves the room).

(Mr katsuya goes outside to find the main breaker to the whole school and switches it back on).

(The lights in the school turn back on and as he turns to head back he sees the 2 security guards lying on the ground unconscious).

(Just then we hear the sound of a knife go into me katsuya's leg).

Mr. katsuya:

Not again. (Falls to the ground).

(Back in homeroom…).

Marina:

It's been a while. I hope mr katsuya is okay.

Dale:

He's an adult. I'm sure he's fine.

Artie:

I don't know guys. Something feels real off. Like someone is…

(Just then. The intercom comes on and we hear mr katsuya's voice).

Mr. katsuya:

Will Artie, marina, and dale please report to the principal's office?

Marina:

That's odd. Why is he in the principal's office? And why would he want us there?

Dale:

Probably planning on giving us some detention homework once this night is over.

Marina:

There's no such thing as detention homework.

Dale:

Oh… well good cause there shouldn't be.

Artie:

Come on let's go see what he wants.

(Artie, marina, and dale leave the homeroom and make their way to the principal's office).

(As they open the door they are taken back in horror to see mr. katsuya tied up in a chair with a piece of tape stuck to his mouth).

Artie:

Mr katsuya!

(They all run into the office to try and untie him).

Marina:

Who could of done this to you?

(Just then. The door behind them closes and we see Carl behind it).

Artie:

You…

(Scene cut).

Carl:

Artie, Artie, Artie… we have got to stop meeting like this. It's getting real tiring trying get revenge on you, you know that right?

Marina:

You… you did this to mr katsuya!

Carl:

Yeah no duh! Wow. Are all you pretty girls this stupid?

Dale:

Hey leave her alone ya jerk!

Carl:

Ooh big man. I didn't realize you cared for such a dumb girl like her.

Dale:

Why you… I'll teach you to disrespect girls! (Runs to Carl).

Artie:

Dale wait!

(As dale runs for Carl we see him get kneed one the stomach and kicked to the ground with ease).

Marina:

Dale!

Carl:

Idiot. What a waste. Now then Artie back to you.

(Artie tries to go for the phone but sees the line has been cut).

Carl:

Yeah that's not gonna happen. See I already planned ahead for this.

Artie:

What do you want Carl?

Carl:

I'm I think it's pretty obvious what I want. I want revenge. For how you destroyed my friend in a duel. How? How could a punk kid like you take out a guy like Trent? Well I'm gonna find out. And while doing that I'm gonna make you regret the day you ever picked up a duel disk.

Artie:

So what? You saying you wanna duel me to get even? Well fine I'll duel you but let mr katsuya go!

Carl:

(Chuckles) oh you think I want to duel you? No don't be silly! That would be giving you the advantage. No kid. See I have a more fitting duel in mind.

Artie:

What do you mean?

(Back in homeroom we see Artie and Carl put together some desks together in front of each other).

(Carl then pulls out a bag and inside in is a tiny little machine filled with capsules).

Marina:

What is that? And why does it have capsules in it?

Carl:

This little lady is a capsule monsters machine.

Artie:

Capsule monsters?

Carl:

Oh now don't tell me you've never heard of this game. Man you are such a loser!

Dale:

Hey!

Carl:

Back off! Or I'll kick you to the curb again. Well very well kid I'll explain. This is one of the oldest forms of duel monsters in the world.

Artie:

So you want to challenge me to a game I've never heard of or even played?

Carl:

Correct. Not so hot now are ya kid? Of course you could always back down and I can kill all 3 of you and your teacher right on the spot.

Artie:

No!

Carl:

So then… what's your choice?

(Artie looks back at his friend and mr katsuya and thinks for a moment and then looks back at Carl).

Artie:

Alright. You've got a deal!

Carl:

Good. Then let's begin. So here's how we play. First we spin the dial on the capsule machine and a random capsule pops out. We do this until we each have 5 capsules. I'll explain the rest once that step is done. So go ahead and spin it.

Artie:

Fine (reaches for the dial).

Carl:

(Fool. If only you would've realized that I rigged the machine for you to get low level monsters and I would get high level monsters. This will be an easy sweet revenge).

(The machine pops out a 1 Star capsule).

Marina:

A 1 Star?

Dale:

That's a really bad rating. Or maybe it's like a monster's level.

(Artie does this 4 more times and gets more low level monsters).

(Carl takes his turn and gets his 5 capsules).

(We see the line up of capsules the 2 have).

(Artie has 2 level 1 capsules, 2 level 2 capsules, and 1 level 3 capsule).

(While Carl has 5 level 6 capsules).

Carl:

Well then this must not be your lucky day kid.

Dale:

Wait a sec! You must've cheated!

Carl:

Excuse me?

Dale:

I don't know how you did it but you had to have messed with that thing so Artie would only get low level monsters.

Marina:

You psycho!

Carl:

(Heh so they already figured it out. Well it doesn't matter I'll still be the victory in this battle).

Dale:

He should get a redo!

Carl:

Hey it's not my fault the kid got unlucky. He had a choice to back out but he didn't. But he can still back out if he wants. How about it kid?

Artie:

No. I said I accepted this challenge and I'm not backing down. So let's do this!

Marina:

Artie.

Carl:

Hmph alright kid it's your funeral. So movie on with the rules. Once we have collected our 5 monsters the game begins.

(Carl pulls out a huge game board and puts it on the desk).

Carl:

This is where our creatures will do battle. Next we open our capsules and place them on the battlefield (does so).

(Artie does the same).

Carl:

Good now. We move our monsters on the battlefield until they meet another monster and do battle. The player who loses all monsters in the game loses. There have I explained the rules better?

Artie:

I believe so yeah.

Carl:

Good. Cause I will not explain them again. Now the let the game begin!

(Scene cut).

Carl's monsters:5

Artie's monsters:5

(The game begins as Carl takes the first move).

Carl:

Let's see. I think I'll move my enraged goblin onto the forest field.

Enraged goblin:

30/20

Carl:

And that's my move. Your turn.

Artie:

(This is insane. I've never played a game like this before so I don't know the best strategy. So all I can at least do is keep my monsters away from his). I'll move my squire knight to the rock field.

Squire knight:

10/10

Carl:

(I see. Trying to keep your weak monsters from being destroyed eh? Well that will only get you so far).

(A few turns go by and the board is filled up with their monsters in different locations).

Artie:

(This is complete madness. It's true neither of us have attacked yet, but that could soon change. Just what is his plan?).

Carl:

Your looking a bit nervous over there Artie.

Artie:

I'm fine.

Carl:

(Nice. He's starting to crack. I've picked the perfect game to beat him at. Now then let's even things out a bit). It's time to shorten your forces a bit. I'll move my terror dragon to attack your puny little squire knight on the rock field!

Terror dragon:

25/30

Carl:

And since your knight is no match for my dragon it's demolished!

(We get a glimpse of Artie's squire knight being devoured by the terror dragon as he screams in agony).

Artie's monsters:4

Marina:

Oh no!

Carl:

(Laughs) well that was fun! But that ends my move. So kid, anymore monsters to serve up.

Artie:

(This isn't good. I can't play defensive or I'll get creamed). I'll move my silver moth to the forest area.

Silver moth:

12/10

Carl:

Running again huh. Well that's too bad. I'll move my double sword marauder over to the forest as well.

Double sword marauder:

40/20

Carl:

Now crush his silver moth!

(Double sword marauder slices silver moth into pieces).

Carl:

Oh. I forgot to mention one small thing. My marauder can attack twice!

Artie:

What?

Carl:

Oh did I neglect to tell you that before the game started? Oh silly me. Well it's too late for you now. Marauder go the the ocean and slice up his trout!

Artie's monsters:2

Dale:

That's 2 more of Artie's monsters gone! Artie you have to get out of there!

Carl:

(Laughs) so kid. How does it feel to know that your gonna lose this game. Guess you beating Trent was a fluke after all!

Artie:

(He might be right. I don't know a thing or 2 about this game and I'm losing. I've let everyone down).

Carl:

I'll end my move there. Come on kid, send in another pathetic monster for me to demolish.

Artie:

(I can't play defensive. I can't hide my monsters. What can I…).

(Just the artie has a sudden realization when he looks at the castle).

Artie:

(Wait a sec. something is coming back to me).

(We get a flashback of Artie's father teaching him the exact same game).

Cyrus:

You see son. Capsule monsters is just like duel monsters except there are a few differences between the 2. 1 being that we don't use cards for this game, and 2 being that the monster we use in this game have their own unique powers especially when they are defeated in battle.

Artie:

I remember now!

(Flashback to the present day).

Artie:

(My dad taught me a bit of this game but never what the powers were for these monsters). (Looks back at the castle field). (Unless…).

Carl:

Hey kid you gonna make a move or give up?

Artie:

(Guess I'll have to give it a try). I'll move my timid mole to the castle field.

Timid mole:

10/5

Carl:

You fool. You just made your final mistake. I'll move my double sword marauder in to finish you off! (This is it! I've won. So much for this kid putting up a fight).

(Before double sword marauder can finish off Artie's mole a trap door opens up beneath it destroying it).

Carl's monsters:4

Carl:

Huh?

Dale:

The hell just happened?

Marina:

I don't know. It's like that monster just disappeared.

Carl:

(That's… that's impossible. There's no way that mole could of defeated my marauder. Its attack was lower than my monster. So what happened?).

Artie:

(Chuckles). You thought you had me on the ropes there for a second. And I'll admit you kinda did. But now that I remember the mechanics of this game… I think i can definitely beat you.

(Carl is taken back in shock).

Carl:

What are you getting at? What do you mean remember the mechanics of this game? I just told you how this game works.

Artie:

Yeah you did… but I just remembered from my childhood that my father taught me this game and most of its secrets. Like the monsters powers.

Carl:

(Powers? What is this kid talking about?).

Artie:

You see this castle has many hidden secrets within its walls. Those who dare to trespass its sacred doors shall suffer death at its deadly traps. In other words when an enemy monster does battle with one of my monsters on this field it's immediately destroyed.

Carl:

You little twerp!

Artie:

What's wrong Carl? Your looking a bit nervous.

Carl:

(Growls then chuckles) so what? You got 1 lucky attack in. That doesn't change the fact that you'll still lose to my other 4 monsters.

Artie:

Sorry. I must have misheard you. Did you say 4 monsters?

(Just then we see Carl's 2 other monsters be instantly destroyed by 2 unseen arrows).

Carl's monsters:2

Carl:

(Screams) how is that possible?

Artie:

How? Why it's all thanks to the first monster you destroyed. My squire knight!

Carl:

Say what?

Artie:

You see. When a monster suffers defeat on the castle field then my knight can send his arrows from beyond the grave to destroy 2 of your monsters.

Dale:

Oh yeah! Nice one buddy!

Marina:

(Great work artie. Now he's got only 2 monsters left. Artie can do this!).

Carl:

(How? How is this even possible? A few turns ago he didn't know what he was doing and now… no, he must have cheated somehow).

Artie:

So I take it your done with you move?

Carl:

Hmph. Yeah I'm done. Make your move.

Artie:

Alright then. (Now I just need the perfect place for my next strike. Ah there's a perfect spot). I move my timid mole onto the desert field! And that's my move.

Carl:

(I'm not gonna let this kid rile me up. I'll just take out his monsters quick). I'll move my terror dragon to the desert field as well. Let's see how your little mole likes the taste of fire when my dragon…

(Before Carl can finish we see the mole disappear into the sand).

Marina:

It went into the sand.

Carl:

But how?

Artie:

Funny thing about moles. They love to burrow through the ground and that's my timid mole's special power. Burrow! It can dig into the ground to avoid an attack once per battle. So your gonna have a hard time getting to my monster!

Carl:

(Crap! How is this kid outsmarting me? There's just no way!). I end my turn.

Artie:

Well Carl. The tables have finally turned haven't they? With this next move I will be one step closer to saving not only mr. katsuya but my friends as well. I move the shadow man to the walls. And with that I'll end there.

Carl:

Huh? (Laughs) that's your big move? Just moving a monster to the wall! Oh that's rich! (Laughs) and here I thought you could actually beat me in this game. Ha! You just made your last mistake kid.

Artie:

Huh?

Carl:

And for that you will pay! I move the dark sorcerer to the desert field!

Artie:

Did you forget my mole's power. No mater how many monsters you put on there you won't be able to destroy him!

Carl:

Are you sure? Look at the field.

(Artie looks at the field and sees that his monster is floating in mid air).

Artie:

What the…

Carl:

Surprised? Well good. Cause my sorcerer has a few tricks up its sleeve as well. His dark magic is able to cancel the effects of a monster once per turn.

Artie:

No way!

Carl:

And now your pathetic mole is helpless against my dragon. Chow time terror dragon!

(Terror dragon grabs timid mole with his massive claws and swallows him hole leaving nothing but it's bones on the battlefield).

Marina:

Oh no! He's down to his last monster!

Dale:

One more hit and he's done for!

(Scene cut).

Carl:

(Laughs). Well would you look at that. Your down to your last monster kid. With your last monster stuck at a wall, my creatures will tear yours apart and win me the game finally giving me the revenge I deserve! (Laughs).

Artie:

Hmph. Sorry to break it to you, but I'll win this game.

Carl:

Huh?

Artie:

You see the last monster I have has a very special power and I'll show it to you now. Go phase shift!

Marina:

Phase shift?

Carl:

And just what the crap is phase shift?

Artie:

See for yourself.

(Just then the shadow man goes into the wall).

Dale:

What the… it went into the wall!

Marina:

Amazing.

Carl:

So what. You trying to hide like your mole did that won't save you.

Artie:

Actually no I'm setting up my victory.

Carl:

Huh?

Artie:

You see shadow man's ability let's him phase into or out of solid material including walls and it also lets him travel to different parts of the battlefield. Such as… (points to a pad) that!

Carl:

(Gasps). (No! That's an evolution pad! Any capsule monster that steps on that not only doubles its level and its attack and defense but it unlocks that monster's hidden power).

(Shadow man comes out of the wall and lands across from the evolution pad).

Artie:

And seeing as that was a power not a move I can still move. So I move my shadow man to the evolution pad!

Carl:

No!

(As the shadow man steps on the pad he begins to grow in size).

Shadow man:

40/10

Dale:

Holy crap!

Marina:

Oh my.

Artie:

And of course I'm not just gonna take out 1 monster. I'm going to take out both of them in 1 move.

Carl:

And how are you gonna do that?

Artie:

With his new effect.

Carl:

But you can't! You can only use its effect once per turn.

Artie:

But thanks to the evolution pad my monster can use its effect a second time. Now I use his new power spirit hole!

(Just then a giant hole appears in the middle of the battlefield and pulls Carl's last 2 monsters closer).

Carl:

What is happening?

Artie:

With the spirit hole, it drags all enemy monsters into its vortex instantly destroying them.

Carl:

No!

(Just then. Some hands appear out of the hole and drag the 2 monsters into the vortex destroying them).

Carl's monsters:0

Artie:

And with that the game is over. I win!

Carl:

(Moans in terror).

Dale:

Alright man!

Marina:

Way to go Artie!

Artie:

It's over Carl. Your quest for vengeance is over. Now get out of here before the cops show up and…

(As Carl begins to cry we slowly hear him begin to laugh).

Carl:

Oh you think this is over don't you? Well guess what. I'm not done. (Pulls out a gun).

Marina:

Oh my he's got a gun!

Artie:

Easy there Carl. I won fair and square.

Dale:

Yeah so put the gun down ya psycho!

Carl:

Fair? You think a care about fairness. All I care about is winning. And since I can't win at a game against you… I'll just win… AT LIFE!

(As Carl points the gun at Artie and his friends. Out of nowhere mr katsuya rams into Carl knocking him to the ground).

Artie/dale/marina:

Mr. katsuya!

Mr. katsuya:

No one harms my students in this school.

(The 3 run to mr. katsuya and hug him real tight).

(A few minutes later. The police arrive and walk Carl to the cop car).

Cop 1:

Thanks for the tip there katsuya. We've been tracking this kid down all week.

Mr. katsuya:

Actually you should be thanking these 3 kids right here.

Cop 1:

Yeah. Thanks a lot, kids. You 3 are real heroes.

Marina:

Aw it was nothing.

Dale:

Now unless there's a reward for catching the…

(Marina steps on dale's foot).

Dale:

Ow! What was that for?

Marina:

For thinking about a reward when we were almost killed tonight.

Dale:

Ah come on marina I would've split the reward with you.

Marina:

Oh that is so typical of you…

(The 2 begin to argue).

Artie:

(Chuckles) those 2.

King Arthur:

(Appears) reminds me a lot about lancelot.

Artie:

Oh hey! Wait. Does that mean you got a bit of your memory back?

King Arthur:

Yes. In fact it was a memory of me and him playing a game a lot like the one you just played tonight.

Artie:

That's great!

King Arthur:

Indeed. Except… I'm still worried about the vision I had today.

Artie:

Hey. Look as long the 2 of us are together. No evil force is gonna stop us.

King Arthur:

(Sighs) I guess your right.

Artie:

(And as long as my friends are there… we can accomplish anything).

(Meanwhile we cut back to reggie's house where we see Donovan watching from his window).

Donovan:

Everything is coming up nicely. For soon this world will feel my wrath… and burn in the palm of my hand!

(A strange surge of dark energy surrounds Donovan as we see a shadowy figure loom above him and inside Donovan's eye we see a small glimpse of what appears to be the real Donovan cowering in fear).

Donovan:

Help… me.

End of episode.