Notes: It's about to get serious
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Harry Potter and the Tri-Academy Tournament
Ch. 16: Final Match
"Harry Potter and Cedric Diggory, your match is about to begin! You have fifteen minutes to get ready!"
Cedric was on one side of the stadium rearranging his deck while Cho Chang looked over his shoulder. She kept alternating between massaging his shoulders and hugging him. While he said nothing, he had a big smile on his face. Just then, his parents came in.
"My boy, this match is what all true duelists strive for!"
"I just wonder what Harry's up to."
"When this is all said and done, you can tell everyone the story of how the world saw you defeat Harry Potter in a duel."
Cedric's mom gave him a hug, "Just do your best, son."
Amos calmed down and also gave him a hug, "No matter what happens, I'm proud of you, Ced. Good luck out there."
As soon as they left, Cho gave him a kiss.
"Are you really going pro after you graduate, Cedric?"
"That's the plan, beautiful. Well, part of the plan."
"Is there a part in it for me?"
He looked her straight in the eyes, "Always."
He glanced at the clock. It was almost time. He gave Cho another passionate kiss, and then made his way to the arena.
Before he left, he turned around and said, "I love you."
"I love you, too," Cho called back.
On the other side of the stadium, Harry was try to plan what Cedric would use, and thus what he himself should do to counter it. Cedric changed his deck often, but so did he.
"Today's the day, Harry."
"I'm glad you're here, Sirius."
"Nothing could keep me away. In case you haven't noticed, several members of law enforcement are either in the stands or patrolling the grounds."
Harry sighed, "Yeah, who could forget that the whole reason I'm here is to be bait."
"When you put it that way," said a voice, "You make it seem like you haven't enjoyed any of this."
"Ginny? I didn't expect to see you here. It's okay, Sirius."
Sirius had hid around the corner.
"It's a reflex I wish I didn't have."
"We'll find some way to clear your name."
"Right...well, I better get back to my position. Good luck, Harry."
Harry and Ginny were left alone. She was giving him a look.
"Okay, I'm sorry. It's not like I didn't expect this to happen. Dumbledore even asked me first before I went through with the tournament. You're right, it has been a lot of fun. I made some great new friends in Cedric, Viktor, and -"
"Phlegm."
"Oh, come on. She's not that bad. She did help Ron and Hermione get together finally."
"I should be grateful that now they're always all lovey-dovey together everywhere? Pass."
"I know you're joking. Not jealous, are you?"
"What, that they have each other? Everyone wants to find a special someone, but that's no reason to get jealous. I just wish the 'P' in PDA stood for privacy...as in they ought to find some instead of subjecting us to it."
"Yeah, I'll give you that. You know, it's too bad you didn't get to duel very much this year."
"There's always next year, Harry. I had planned to wipe the floor with Fleur, but since I know she and Bill are tying the knot, I guess that leaves me with plenty of opportunities."
"What do your parents think about that?"
"Dad says it's Bill's decision. Mom says he's too young and moving too fast."
"I figured that was about how they felt. So...are you still with Dean?"
"Nah, we figured we're better off as friends. We even had a duel to make it official."
"Wish I could've seen that...you know, because I like watching duels."
"Right. So yeah, Bill, Tonks, Remus, and some others are all out there. I guess since this is the last match they're expecting something big to happen."
"Would that nutter really invade the very school he attended...again? You know what? Rhetorical question. He didn't cause a prison break for nothing."
"Whatever happens, stay safe out there."
Harry cleared his throat, "Well, I better get out there."
"I expect you to win, Harry."
"Ginny, come on. Look who you're talking to."
She chuckled, "Now you sound like me. I like it."
"Seriously, though, thank you."
He gave her a kiss on the cheek and walked out. Ginny was a bit dazed, her hand touching her cheek.
"So that's how Ron felt when Hermione kissed him," she smiled, "You're such a charmer, Harry."
As Harry walked out onto the field, he saw Cedric tuning up his D-Wheel.
"We're still doing that, huh?" he said to himself.
"Last match of the tournament, eh, Harry?" Bagman said, "Give it all you've got."
Harry ignored him and looked out at the audience. He could see Dumbledore, and he had a pensive look on his face. He for sure knew something was bound to happen.
"To your positions, gentlemen!"
Harry was startled by Bagman's shouting.
Cedric walked up, "You okay, Harry?"
"Yeah, just a little nervous."
"About facing me? That seems unlikely."
"I'm eager to finally face you. I was thinking about that prison break."
"I thought as much. No matter what happens, we'll face it together."
Cedric and Harry shook hands, and the former rushed to his D-Wheel.
"Showtime, Harry!"
Harry nodded and activated his Duel Disk. Cedric took off and did a few laps to show off.
HP: 8000
CD: 8000
"Senior student goes first, old chum. I summon Gorgonic Golem."
Gorgonic Golem
LV3
Dark
Rock/Effect
1200/600
A creature that looked like the statue of a cobra, but with arms and legs, now stood on the field.
"When I normal summon a Rock monster, I can special summon Gorgonic Gargoyle from my hand."
Gorgonic Gargoyle
LV3
Dark
Rock/Effect
1000/800
This creature looked like a white snake if it was stuck to a rock.
"I Overlay my Golem with my Gargoyle to Xyz summon a new monster. Protect me, Giant Soldier of Steel."
Giant Soldier of Steel
Rank 3
Earth
Rock/Xyz/Effect
1300/2000
A large figure now knelt on the field. It was, as expected, made of steel, and held a knife in each hand.
"I'll set a card and end my turn."
"I'm setting my Pendulum scale. On one side, I place Empress of Endymion."
Reflection of Endymion
LV7
Pendulum Scale 2
Light
Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect
1850/2700
A tall woman with long blonde hair floated on one side pf Harry. She wore elaborate pink robes.
"On the other side, I place Founding Holy Magical King Endymion."
Endymion, the Mighty Master of Magic
LV7
Pendulum Scale 8
Dark
Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect
2800/1700
A man with long white hair stood on the other side of Harry's field. He wore a black robe with red accents.
"I Pendulum summon Black Magical Warrior Breaker..."
Breaker the Dark Magical Warrior
LV6
Dark
Spellcaster/Effect
1600/1000
A tall man in black robe-like armor appeared. He wore a dark cape, and wielded a sword and shield.
"...and Crusader of Endymion."
Crusader of Endymion
LV4
Light
Spellcaster/Gemini/Effect
1900/1200
A man in blue robe-like armor stood on the field. The armor on his arms detached and floated nearby like a shield.
"When Breaker is Pendulum summoned, he gains three Spell Counters. He gains 400 attack for each Spell Counter."
BMWB: 1600/1000 - 2800/1000
"When Crusader is summoned, he counts as a normal monster, but I can summon him again as an effect monster. Now here comes a Field Spell, Magical City Endymion."
A large city with magic runes hovering through the air now covered the field.
"Each time a Magic/Spell card is activated, I place one Spell Counter on my Empress once it resolves."
EoE: 1 SC
"I play Pot of Greed. We all know what it does. My Empress and my City both get Spell Counters."
EoE: 2 SC
MCE: 1 SC
"I also play Magic Power Grasp. I target one face-up card that I can place a Spell Counter on and do so. Then, I can add another Magic Power Grasp from my deck to my hand. I can only do this once per turn. I target my City."
MCE: 3 SC
"My Empress gains another as well."
EoE: 3 SC
"Crusader of Endymion now has an effect. He can target one face-up card that I can place a Spell Counter on and do so. I'll choose my Breaker, which gives him another 400 attack. When I use this effect, Crusader gains 600 attack until the end of the turn."
BMWB: 2800/1000 - 3200/1000
CoE: 1900/1200 - 2500/1200
"I remove three of her Spell Counters to special summon Empress of Endymion from the Pendulum Zone, and I can also summon a monster from my hand that I can place a Spell Counter on. I summon Rogue of Endymion."
Rogue of Endymion
LV3
Fire
Spellcaster/Effect
1500/200
A man in red robes/armor now appeared. He wielded a pair of daggers.
"Both my Empress and my Rogue gain Spell Counters."
EoE: 1 SC
RoE: 2 SC
"Breaker, attack his Soldier of Steel. Its effect to gain 1000 defense won't save it."
With a slash of his sword, the metal soldier fell apart.
"Empress, attack directly!"
"I activate my trap, A Hero Emerges. You choose a card in my hand, and if it's a monster that I can special summon, I can do so."
"The middle card."
"I summon Gogogo Golem in defense mode."
Gogogo Golem
LV4
Earth
Rock/Effect
1800/1500
The blue and green golem blocked the attack from the Empress.
"Once per turn, my Golem in defense position can't be destroyed."
"Okay then...attack that golem, Crusader!"
The golem fell to pieces.
"Rogue, attack him directly!"
The rogue disappeared in a puff of smoke. In a flash, he appeared behind Cedric and stabbed him with his daggers.
CD: 6500
"I end my turn."
"First I play Pot of Greed, and then I play Trade-In. I discard one Level 8 monster, and then draw two cards. Now I summon Gorgonic Ghoul."
Gorgonic Ghoul
LV1
Dark
Rock/Effect
100/100
A frog-like creature leapt onto the field.
"I play the spell Dual Summon to bring out Gorgonic Cerberus."
Gorgonic Cerberus
LV3
Dark
Rock/Effect
1300/300
A three-headed reptilian monster now crawled forward.
"When my Cerberus is normal summoned, I can make all my Rock monsters become Level 3."
GG: LV1 - LV3
"Now that both my monsters are Level 3, I Overlay them to Xyz summon Gorgonic Guardian!"
Gorgonic Guardian
Rank 3
Dark
Rock/Xyz/Effect
1600/1200
A purple monster with a human upper body and a snake lower body slithered into position. Two balls of light circled her.
"Thanks for the magic, Cedric."
MCE: 6 SC
"Don't thank me yet. I detach one Xyz material to activate my Guardian's effect. I can target one face-up monster you control; its attack becomes 0, and its effects are negated. I choose your Breaker."
The gorgon's eyes glowed, and Breaker fell to his knees as he began to turn to stone.
BMWB: 3200/1000 - 0/1000
"Attack him, my Guardian!"
The gorgon slithered over and smashed the magic warrior with her tail.
HP: 6400
"All his Spell Counters are transferred over to my Magic City Endymion."
MCE: 10 SC
"Real quick, Harry. Who or what is Endymion?"
"Endymion was a man from Greek mythology who was believed to be either a shepherd or an astronomer."
"Those are very different professions."
"Yeah, but they have something in common. Both involve being under the moon. His handsomeness attracted the attention of the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, and they became lovers."
"Interesting...I set a card and end my turn,"
Meanwhile, out on the grounds...
"Your friend Potter is dueling now apparently."
"He's an acquaintance at best."
"Look, Draco, it's none of my business, but you should show him a little more respect."
"Excuse me?"
"From what you and my sister told me about what happened last year, Potter went out of his way to help you without expecting anything in return. That's a rare trait these days. Stop surrounding your self with sycophants, cretins, and turncoats."
Draco sighed, "Yeah, I know. It just doesn't feel right considering him a friend. Not after all the times I insulted him and his dumb friends."
"You've been through a life or death situation together. That changes people."
"Yeah, I guess you're right. Wait a minute. Isn't it a bit early to be getting dark out?"
"There's also a lot more fog than usual."
Just then, the footfalls of several people could be heard in the distance.
"Draco," Astoria whispered, "There are other people out here."
They could even hear some distinctly maniacal laughter.
"That makes no sense. They should all be at the stadium. We better hide in these bushes."
No sooner had they dived into the shrubbery, a tall, hairy, burly man stalked past.
"Fenrir Greyback. And that laugh we heard, that could only be..."
A tall, gaunt, dark-haired woman danced by, cackling to herself.
"Oh great, Aunt Bellatrix."
"These are all the escapees, aren't they?"
"Brilliantly deducted, Watson," Draco replied as he pulled out his phone.
"Who are you texting, your parents?"
"Are you kidding? I'm texting someone who'll actually do something about all this."
Back at the stadium, Snape and Dumbledore were noticing the change in weather, and both were suspicious. Snape glanced towards Karkaroff, and the anger on his face had long since disappeared. Now he looked really nervous. Snape had been looking on his phone, as the events of the tournament meant nothing to him. Just then, Snape got a text.
Draco: The Death Eaters are here!
"That comes as a surprise to no one," Snape said mostly to himself.
"News, Severus?"
"Just as we feared, Principal," Snape replied as he showed him the text.
"What's going on?" McGonagall asked.
He showed her the text and she her eyes widened.
"Let's not cause a panic," Dumbledore said, "Simply alert security to be ready."
Snape nodded and shuffled off to deliver the message.
"So this weather is his doing."
"He always was very dramatic, Minerva."
"I remove 6 Spell Counters from my City so I can special summon Divine Magical King Endymion from my hand."
MCE: 4 SP
Endymion, the Master Magician
LV7
Dark
Spellcaster/Effect
2700/1700
A tall man in black armor-like robes appeared. He held out a staff.
"My gorgon can activate her effect during either player's turn. I target your new monster and reduce his attack to 0, as well as negating his effects."
The magician was turning to stone.
DMKE: 2700/1700 - 0/1700
Harry was annoyed, "I activate another Magic Power Grasp. I target my City, and then add another Magic Power Grasp to my hand."
MCE: 6 SP
"Crusader adds another Spell Counter to my City, and once again gains 600 attack."
MCE: 7 SP
"Crusader, attack his guardian!"
The Crusader leapt into the air and punched the gorgon.
CD: 5600
"Attack directly, Empress!"
"I activate my Quick-Play Spell, Magnet Rebirth. I target one of my Rock monsters in the graveyard that can't be normal summon or set and special summon it. Giant Soldier of Steel is back."
"I end my turn."
"I activate Fossil Fusion. I banish one of my Rock monsters and your Breaker from the graveyard to Fusion summon Mesozoic Fossil Knight Skullknight."
Fossil Warrior Skull Knight
LV6
Earth
Rock/Fusion/Effect
2400/1100
A skeleton with a sword, shield, and cape now stood on the field.
MCE: 8 SC
"Attack his Rogue, Skullknight."
The knight slashed the rogue.
HP: 5500
"When my Skullknight destroys a monster by battle, he can attack again. Attack his Crusader."
The knight broke through the armor of the magician.
HP: 5000
"I end my turn."
"I switch my Empress to defense position. I play my last Magic Power Grasp on my City."
MCE: 9
"Attack his Skullknight, Endymion!"
A blast of magic destroyed the fossil warrior.
CD: 5300
"When a Fossil Fusion monster is destroyed by battle or card effect while Fossil Fusion is in my graveyard, I can add Fossil Fusion to my hand."
"I end my turn."
"I play the spell Miracle Rupture. I send one Level 4 or lower Rock monster from my deck to the graveyard. I sent Weathering Soldier. When it's sent to the graveyard by card effect, I can add either Fossil Fusion or a card that lists Fossil Fusion in its text to my hand. I end my turn."
MCE: 9 SC
"I remove 6 Spell Counters from my City to special summon Founding Holy Magical King Endymion from the Pendulum Zone. Any cards with Spell Counters on them are destroyed, but I can also destroy that many cards on the field. I choose your steel soldier and my other Endymion."
"Say what?"
A blast of arcane power washed over the field. Now only the most powerful Endymion monster was left.
"All the Spell Counters are placed on my Endymion."
FHMKE: 10 SC
"Attack him directly!"
A blast from his staff caused Cedric's D-Wheel to swerve.
CD: 2500
"I end my turn."
"I play Revive Dead to bring back my Skullknight. I then play Time Stream. I select one Fossil Fusion monster I control and tribute it to summon another Fossil Fusion monster that's two levels higher. Paleozoic Fossil Dragon Skullgeoth!"
Fossil Dragon Skullgios
LV8
Earth
Rock/Fusion/Effect
3500/0
The huge skeletal theropod burst forth from the earth with a roar.
"Your monster's effect won't work on my Endymion while he has Spell Counters."
"It's still stronger than your monster though. Attack!"
The fossil stomped forward, grabbed Endymion in its jaws, and sent him flying into the distance.
HP: 4300
"I end my turn."
"Sorry, Ced, but it's all over. I activate the spell Magicalize Fusion! I can Fusion summon one Spellcaster monster from my extra deck by banishing the Fusion Materials listed from my field or graveyard. I call forth one of my most powerful magicians - Quintet Magician!"
Five monsters shot into the air and in a flash of light were gone.
Quintet Magician
LV12
Dark
Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect
4500/4500
A large magic ring appeared on the field. Out stepped a blonde magician in blue, black, and gold robes. He held a staff in his right hand.
"If this mage is summoned using five Spellcasters with different names, I can destroy all cards you control."
The mage summoned several magical circles that enveloped the fossil.
"Quintet Magician, attack directly!"
Another magic ring was summoned, and it rested beneath Cedric's D-Wheel. The mage snapped his fingers, and a blast of arcane energy blasted Cedric.
CD: 0
Cedric immediately pulled over, and he practically leaped from his D-Wheel over to Harry.
Cedric shook his hand enthusiastically, "Congratulations, Harry! That was a great duel!"
"You were a great opponent, Cedric. I hope we can have a rematch someday when you're famous."
"Count on it."
Suddenly, the power to the stadium went off.
"Don't panic, ladies and gentlemen!" Bagman shouted.
The power came back on, but now the stadium was being enveloped by a supernatural mist. Gunshots were ringing out, and there was a lot of shouting. Harry looked around at the security members. Some were being taken out. Others were fighting with the people in black that appeared. On one side of the stadium, Fenrir Greyback snuck up behind Bill Weasley.
"Look out!" Fleur cried.
Fenrir swiped at Bill's face, giving him several nasty scratches. The maniac's nails were no different than claws. Fenrir then pinned Bill against the wall. Fleur had no weapon, so resorted to pulling the man's hair while kicking his shins.
"Let him go, you beast!"
He dropped Bill and instead grabbed Fleur by the throat.
"You're next," he growled.
Bill immediately pulled his gun on Fenrir, but he noticed too quickly and knocked Bill's hand away. Bill still managed to fire his gun, hitting Fenrir in the foot. He let out a bestial roar, dropped Fleur, and then limped off.
"Are you all right, mon cœur?"
"Me?! What about you, Bill? You're bleeding!"
"I've had worse than this," he said between heavy breathes, "I can't think of when that was, but..."
In the middle of the stadium, the mists parted, and Peter came forward with his wheelbarrow. Bellatrix was dancing and cackling behind him. Cedric immediately got in front of Harry.
"Get behind me, Harry."
"Cedric, no! They want me, not you."
"Exactly. That's why I have to protect you. We're friends, aren't we?"
"Yes."
"Besides that, I'm your senior. It's my duty to look after you."
Voldemort gave a sinister chuckle, his voice emanating from the ring, "How noble. Someone make a note of this student's bravery. Peter!"
Peter was startled out of his thoughts, "Yes, master?"
"The walkie-talkie."
Peter placed it next to the ring and pushed the button.
"Are you in place, my faithful servant?"
"Yes, my master."
"Kill the spare," he hissed.
A shot rang out from across the stadium, and Cedric was sent sprawling to the ground. Several people screamed. Harry rushed over to help him up. As he did though, he saw a bullet hole right in the middle of Cedric's forehead. Cedric had died instantly. Voldemort's cold laughter filled the air.
"You're lucky I didn't kill you, Potter. I still need you. Grab him!"
Two men who could've passed for heavyweight wrestlers grabbed Harry by the arms.
"Get on with it, Peter!"
Peter had a bucket full of hot water in his wheelbarrow. He tossed in the pieces of a broken bone.
"Bone from the father, unwillingly given."
He tossed in his severed hand.
"Flesh from the servant, willingly sacrificed."
He pulled out a small knife and walked up to Harry.
"Nowhere vital, Peter. I need him to duel."
He made a small cut on Harry's left arm, and then flicked the blood into the water.
"Blood from the enemy, forcibly taken. The Dark Lord shall rise again."
The ring began to glow, and Peter dropped it into the water as well. After a few seconds, a pale hand with the ring on it erupted from the water. Shadow enveloped the the area. A mass of flesh floated into the air and began to form a humanoid body, with the shadows themselves taking the shape of a cloak. Harry could now hear ragged breathing. A tall thin figure walked forward. He was bald, his skin was so pale it looked bone white, his irises were red, and he even had fangs in his mouth.
He looked over at Peter, "The mirror!"
Peter immediately pulled out a mirror. He looked himself over, and then began to snicker. He then began to laugh, very loudly, and in a clearly insane manner.
"Lord Voldemort has returned!"