Chapter 5 : Feelings of the battlefield.
''Go, Junk Warrior ! Direct Attack ! Scrap Fist !''
Was what I said as the robotic Warrior charged at Reiji. The latter spotted an Action Card but didn't have time to react as he took Junk Warrior's Scrap Fist, sending him flying.
Reiji : 1300-0 LP Hand : 0
Yusei : WINNER !
''HE WON !'' Everyone from You Show exclaimed in joy.
''Reiji-san… lost… ?'' Himika stuttered, not believing it actually happened.
''He…won after all ?'' The LDS trio muttered.
''And that…is…that.'' I tried to say as tiredness got the best of me as I fell on my knees, then on my side.
''Yusei !'' I saw the You Show gang running to me as Yuya and Gongenzaka helped me to get up.
''It was amazing, Yusei !'' Ayu yelled in joy.
''Yeah. That dragon of yours was awesome !'' Tatsuya said with stars in his eyes.
''Indeed. I never had so much shivers in my life !'' Futoshi exclaimed.
''T-thanks…'' I managed to say, still finding it hard to breath.
As the Solid Vision dematerialized itself, Reiji approached me. ''This was an excellent Duel. To think you even withstood my Pendulum Summoning and to clear my entire field is actually very impressing. You have my congratulations, Fuji Yusei. You are definitely one of the best Duelists I ever fought in my life.'' He praised me.
''Thank you, Akaba Reiji.'' I replied.
Well, receiving the praise of one of the best Duelists in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise is rather a good thing, isn't it ?
''As agreed, the matter about Sawatari Shingo is dropped, we will no longer bother you and LDS will help with your school's fundings.'' Reiji declared.
At hearing this, Shuzo couldn't help but being surexcited.
''YES ! Thank you so much !'' Shuzo exclaimed, to which Reiji only smirked.
''Well, I think it's time for us to leave.'' Reiji announced as he turned to me. ''Farewell, Fuji Yusei. I hope we can duel each other again in the future.'' He told me.
''I hope the same.'' I answered him.
Reiji then turned to leave with Himika and the LDS students following him. Right after everyone began to congratulating and thanking me for saving their School.
I shifted my gaze back to Yuya, who seemed still a little down after witnessing Akaba Reiji capable of Pendulum Summoning. ''I really have to make him forward when we get home.'' I thought.
''That was the most hot-blooded Duel I have ever seen in my entire carrier ! Thank you so much for saving You Show, Yusei-kun !'' Shuzo bowed repetitively.
''That was the least I could do.'' I said, sweat dropping at his behavior. ''Well, if you have to thank someone, thank rather Savior Star for me.''
''You have done what I failed to accomplish. By the name of the Gongenzaka Dojo, I thank you for saving You Show, Yusei.'' Gongenzaka said firmly with a little bow.
''Thank you, Yusei !'' The three kids jumped to hug me.
''You're welcome three.'' I patted each of their heads.
Then we saw the time on the clock and to our surprise, it was actually that late.
''Well… I think it's time for us to head back home.'' I told them.
They all nodded as we went our separate ways.
At Yuya's house.
''Man, what an exhausting day.'' Yuya said completely tired as we entered home.
''I have to agree.'' I confirmed, in the same state as Yuya as I closed the door behind us.
''Yuya ? Yusei ? Is that you boys ?'' We heard Yoko calling for us as she got out of the kitchen to see us.
''Yeah. We just got trouble with LDS.'' Yuya told her.
''Yes, I know. Shuzu called and told me everything. I heard that you were able to win after all.'' She said with a smile.
''Yes. Thanks to Yusei.'' Yuya pointed me.
Yoko giggled. ''As expected from a friend of Yuya. Now then the dinner is ready, wash your hands and come to eat.''
''Yes, mom/Yoko-san !'' Yuya and I said in unison as we headed towards the bathroom.
As we entered the bathroom, I first then made a sign to Yuya.
''Yuya ? Can I talk to you for one instant ?'' I asked him.
''Huh ? Yeah sure, what about ?'' He told me with a curious look.
''Did you really think that you would have been the only one to be able to Pendulum Summon ?'' I demanded him sincerely.
He was taken aback at my question as he totally didn't see it coming.
''W-Why that question ?'' He asked uneasy.
''Ever since Akaba Reiji performed a Pendulum Summon, I saw the troubled look you had in your eyes. That look, I can recognize it everywhere. So now tell me.'' I explained to him.
He took a moment to find an answer but finally gave it either ways.
''I… actually really hoped it would be the case.'' He told me while looking down.
''Can I ask why ?'' I curiously demanded as he slowly raised his head.
''During my Duel with Strong Ishijima, I finally managed to clear my father's reputation with Pendulum Summoning. I could finally follow his footsteps and be an Entertainer and bringing smiles to others like him. Pendulum Summoning opened me a new door that finally enabled to be like him. And now that Akaba Reiji managed to Pendulum Summon, and even to perform an Xyz Summon through it, I…I just don't know.'' He finished his sentence lowering his head.
I listened to every detail and finally spoke : ''Pendulum Summon isn't what brought you so far.''
He flinched and looked at me in confusion as I made one other of my 'Jack Atlas' speeches.
''Your father has created a new form of Action Dueling and over time, people started to Duel like him. However, he wasn't upset when other people Dueled the same way as him. In fact, he was touched that he inspired others to be like him. But he was still the best on its field when it came to Entertainment Dueling. Pendulum Summon didn't just opened you a new door as you said but it actually opened many others. Others will have Pendulum Cards in the future but you are still the first to have conduct a Pendulum Summon ! You must evolve and climb up your way to become the best in your field !'' I said as I clenched my fist to give him determination.
He was truly moved by my words, completely baffled to say actually as he finally had a huge smile on his face.
''You're right Yusei ! If my father wasn't upset when other copied his Dueling style, then I shouldn't feel upset either ! I'll become the best Pendulum user !''
At hearing that, I made a grin of my own to having see Yuya got over it. Another accomplishment.
''Good. Now let's wash our hands and have dinner.'' I told him and he nodded.
Later in the guest room
After dinner, I said goodnight to Yuya and Yoko-san as I entered the guest room where I usually sleep. I removed my jacket and put it aside as I lied down the bed.
''That was a nice speech you gave to Yuya.'' My ace Monster, Stardust Dragon commented.
''I needed to make him moving on. I hated seeing him in this mood.'' I responded.
''It's still pretty nice of you.'' He told me.
''Yeah. Now that you are here, I have a question.'' I was about to ask him as I looked the red dragon-head tattoo on my right arm.
''This mark wasn't on my arm until my Duel with Reiji and it suddenly appeared, just like that. So now tell me, is the Crimson Dragon'' I questioned, showing him my mark.
''I actually don't know. I know he has to do something with the fact that my Savior Star form appeared but I didn't feel any sign of its presence.'' The white dragon answered, as perplexed as I am.
''How come can he acts without one of its progenitors knowing what he is doing ?'' I asked.
''I wish I could have the answer too.'' The dragon sighed.
I checked out my Deck to see Savior Dragon and Savior Star Dragon still here.
''Well…at least one of my forms is back.'' Stardust saw the good side in it.
I smiled at the fact that my Monsters were slowly coming back. However, it was now time for my other question to ask.
''Also, before my last turn against Akaba Reiji, I got a huge headache and somehow arrived in a desolated place where…it actually was the four Dimensions united but they were all completely destroyed, and I saw… some dead people. Did you know what it was ?''
''I'm afraid I don't have an answer for that too. However, we had a meeting with your other Warrior Monsters to find out what it was. We will do our best.'' He replied.
I only sighed. If Stardust didn't even know what happened that we don't have high chances of getting any further to this.
''First the mark of the Crimson Dragon and now this. What is going on ?'' I thought.
''You better rest. After a Duel like this, I'm actually impressed that you are still awake.'' The dragon stated.
''You are right. I shouldn't think of this yet, I must just sleep. Goodnight, Stardust.'' I wished the Synchro Dragon.
''Goodnight, Yusei.'' Stardust also did as I felt asleep.
Stardust Dragon checked out if I was really sleeping and it appeared to be the case for him as he sighed.
''Should we tell him ?'' Stardust's friend appear at his side as he asked him.
''No, Junk Warrior. I care for the boy. I don't want to tell him that we sensed 'his presence' here or else he will get completely paranoid.'' He responded to the Synchro Warrior.
''You know I also care for Yusei but soon or later he will find out by himself so I think it's better if one of us tell him so he can be prepared.'' The purple warrior continued.
''Yes but now is not the moment, my old friend. He suffered a lot in his past. He deserves to have some happiness now.'' Stardust answered with a firm tone.
''Ok then. If you truly think this is the wisest decision then I won't argue any further. I just hope Yusei won't hold a grudge after us for not having telling him.'' Junk Warrior concluded as he and Stardust Dragon returned to the Spirit World.
The Next Day
I was waiting outside the school Yuya and Yuzu frequented to lunch with them. I was wearing a black backpack. Even if I didn't go to school, it gave some kind of 'style'. As the bell rang, everyone left the school. I heard some girls passing by saying things like when they saw me : ''Woo. Who is this one ?'' or ''He is kind of cute.'' Which made me have some kind of blush but my pride didn't want to show it. I finally saw Yuya and Yuzu as I waved at them to join me as we all sat in a bench near the school, taking our lunches. Yuya removed the lid of his lunchboxes and looked at the picture of his father at the bottom of it.
''Dad ! I'll make my skills sharp to become a pro Duelist just like you ! Then I'll make sure to make everyone smile with my Entertainment Duel !'' He declared as he dug in his box and eat like a pig. ''I'm gonna do it ! I'm going to become a pro !''
''Yuya ! Don't talk with your mouth full !'' Yuzu scolded the boy as she got rice over her while I tranquilly ate my ramen.
''Handkerchief ?'' After swallowing, I took and proposed Yuzu something to clean herself up.
As she was about to accept, another handkerchief was offered to her. She looked up, only to find annoying LDS rich annoying boy.
''Hi there.'' The boy greeted.
''Sawatari !'' She exclaimed as she backed away in disgust, refusing the handkerchief offered by him and instantly took mine to clean herself as I continued to eat my ramen.
''Sakaki Yuya.'' Sawatari talked to the green and red-haired boy as he put back the handkerchief in his pocket. ''Your eating habits and Dueling are so dirty !''
''Dirty ?!'' He repeated. ''Aside from my eating habits, what in my Dueling is so dirty ?!''
''Says the one that cannot even use rare cards correctly and have to steal other's cards. Before mocking someone, at least get your facts straight, Bakatari.'' I taunted Sawatari, making him grunt.
''It's Sawatari !'' He corrected.
''And I don't care !'' I responded, much to his anger.
He took a deep breath and regained his composure. ''Anyways, I heard you ambushed someone again.''
Yuya and Yuzu were in shock at hearing that.
''But it wasn't Yuya that time !'' Yuzu corrected. ''But what do you mean by… again ?''
''A LDS lecturer was attacked… by a man who performs Xyz Summons''
They widened their eyes in shock while I narrowed my eyes.
''Looks like I'll have to keep an eye on Kurosaki Shun.'' I took note.
''I was kidding about you being the culprit. The victim this time was a LDS teacher. You couldn't have beaten him even with those cowardly Pendulum Summons.'' Shingo then added.
''Bakatari, next time your gonna tell a joke, please be funny. The one about Yuya unable to beat a LDS teacher is pathetic. It's pretty obvious that your teachers will lose since they are all pathetic.''
''Excuse me ?'' Sawatari asked with venom in his voice. ''You dare to say that LDS is pathetic ?''
''Since you are part of it, the answer is obvious, isn't it ? And no, I don't mean that you are so strong that it isn't. I mean that since you are one of the worst Duelists in this world that it is. And I'm still being nice by calling you a Duelist.'' I answered, and he couldn't be even more fuming in rage.
''Also, treating of someone a coward while being one at the same time makes you dumb in top of that. Just because Yuya has Pendulum Cards doesn't make him invincible. The fact I beat him just proves that.''
''Eh !'' Young tomato-haired guy complained.
''What I am trying to say, is that I know LDS is developing their own Pendulum Cards. However, you can have all Pendulum Cards you want, you'll still there remain the same : a rich dumb jerk who can't understand that he has no Dueling Skills.'' I finished as I continued my ramen. Yuya and Yuzu couldn't contain their laughter as Sawatari was like a teapot that was boiling.
''In any case, I will get my hands on those and finally get my revenge !'' He pointed at Yuya and I. ''That's all I had to say. See ya. I'll be waiting you at the Junior Youth Championship.'' Was his last words as he walked away.
Yuya seemed confused at the meeting place. ''Junior Youth Championship ?'' That's until he realized. ''That's right ! As I am now, I can't become a pro !''
Later
After School, I and the three kids waited for Yuya and Yuzu to come after their afternoon lessons.
''There you are !'' Ayu exclaimed.
''Come on ! Let's go to the Due…'' Tatsuya stopped mid-sentence as he and the two other noticed Yuya who was slumping. ''What's wrong, Yuya-nichan ?''
''Apparently, he is still not qualified to participate the Maiami Championship.'' I answered as we walked.
''You're not qualified ?'' Futoshi asked.
''For the Junior Youth Championship ?'' Ayu added.
''That's right… in order to qualify, you need to participate in 50 Duels with a win rate of at least 60 %. That or having just six consecutive wins...'' He lamented.
''What is your win rate right now ?'' I asked him, even if I already knew the answer.
''46 matches with 26 wins.'' He responded.
''So that makes...'' Tatsuya calculated in his head how much it did. ''A ratio of 56.5 %. You're right, that's not enough.''
''We now see who is attentive during math lessons.'' I complimented the blue haired boy.
''What about you, Yusei-nichan ?'' Futoshi asked me.
''I have a total of four consecutive wins.'' I answered.
''That means you only need to win two more Duels.'' Tatsuya realized.
''But considering how strong you are, it shouldn't be a problem.'' Ayu said in confidence and I only smiled at her.
''Yuya tried to have some of his classmates, but only to get rejected.'' Yuzu interjected, shocking the three kids.
''Really ? Why ?''
''Something like since he beat Strong Ishijima, he should have gotten a free pass to enter.'' She explained.
''I didn't get a free pass at all !'' Tomato haired-boy wined. ''Everybody gets the wrong idea ! That was just an exhibition match ! I don't even have the pro qualifications !''
''In order to become a pro, you have to win the Junior Youth Championship.'' Tatsuya began.
''Then you have to pass the Youth Exam and win the Youth Championship.'' Futoshi continued.
''And then you have to pass the Pro Test.'' Ayu finished.
''I can't even take the first important step forward !'' Yuya exclaimed in desperation. ''If it comes down to this, then I'll just find four people and duel them !'' He then looked at us and got an idea, but the four of them quickly reacted.
''No way !''
''That's a no !''
Futoshi and Ayu denied his idea.
''Why ?!''
''Because we are elementary students and still in Junior Class ! Junior Youth is for middle students !'' Tatsuya gave the reason why.
''Then how about you, Yuzu ?'' Yuya asked his best friend.
''I'm also saying no.'' she said, looking down at the floor.
''Why ?!''
''Because I'm already qualified ! And besides, we had tons of practice matches together, what's the point now ? Why don't you ask Yusei to help you ?'' She replied, pointing me.
Yuya then turned to me but I only crossed my arm while doing my serious face.
''Did you already forgot our last match ? Also, hate to break it to you but I didn't even do my best at our Duel. The one with Reiji alone proves it. Besides, I still need two wins.'' I explained to young Entertainment Duelist.
''Then who else is there ?!'' The Entertainment Duelist yelled, desperate.
''How about asking Gongenzaka to help you ?'' The pinkette made a suggestion. ''It's thanks to him that you've gotten most of your matches during the past years, right ?''
''And I'm thankful for that. He always had helped me when I needed the most. Even the fact I'm aiming to become a pro is thanks to him.'' Everyone stared at him in small amazement while I was eager to hear what he'll say next. ''But that's exactly why I don't want to rely on him anymore ! I want instead to become someone who Gongenzaka can rely on ! With my own strength !''
At hearing that, Yuzu seemed to be inspired by that speech and started heading towards a new destination.
''Yuzu ?! Where are you going ?!'' Yuya called out.
''Don't worry about it ! I just thought I could become stronger too !'' she answered.
''What about You Show ?!'' Tatsuya asked.
''Tell my dad I won't be here today !'' Was the last words as she was now out if sight, leaving them in shock at what happened.
Then we heard a ''bip'' coming from my Duel Disk. I got it out only to see an anonymous message which said : ''Come to LDS. Now ! We have something to settle.''
''Huh. Come to LDS ?'' Futoshi asked.
''Who could that be ?"
I shrugged. "Don't know. However, it can be important so I have to go. I will return to You Show after that, see you later." I said as I headed to the same direction as Yuzu, leaving them behind.
I later arrived before LDS' tower where I met Yuzu arguing with Sora.
''Care to tell me what you two are doing there ?'' I asked them as they seemed surprised to see me.
''Yusei ?!'' Yuzu said in shock. ''Did you follow me ?'' She hided a hint of anger in my voice.
''Calm down. I got a message to go to LDS. I'm going to see what it's all about before returning to You Show.'' I responded in a calm manner. ''Now what are you two doing here ?''
Yuzu didn't know what to answer and she panicked as she took Sora by the hand and dragged him away from LDS.
''Where are we going ?!'' Sora yelled.
''Just come !'' She answered as she and Sora disappeared.
''Just weird.'' I thought while getting inside LDS.
Inside the building
''He better comes !''
''Why did you ever invite him ?''
''He is going to learn that I'm the best Synchro Duelist in that City !''
''He managed to wipe out Reiji's entire field in one move ! What chances do you have against him ?''
"Hello ?''
The arguing of the Synchro and Xyz Duelists of LDS, Yaiba and Hokuto, were interrupted as I entered the building.
"Haha ! You are finally here !" The bamboo sword guy pointed at me.
"Finally ? Wait, does that mean you are the one who sent me this message ?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Exactly !'' He answered with a grin. ''I'm here to show you who is the best Synchro Duelist in this city and that is me !"
''Idiot...'' Hokuto muttered, which didn't go unheard as Yaiba grunted.
"Unfortunately for you, as long as I am here you are only second best Synchro user, at best." I smiled arrogantly, which made him angered even more.
"Then how about we settle this in a Duel ! To prove who is the best Synchro Duelist here !" He yelled back.
"Fine by me. But don't complain if the result don't go as you wished.'' I said as both of us headed towards LDS' Duel Field.
''Pfff… He doesn't hold a chance.'' Hokuto thought as he left, not wanting to see the Duel.
We both arrived at the Duel Field, facing each other.
''I hope you like prehistory ! Cuz it's where we gonna get !'' He yelled.
''Action Field on ! Ancient Jungle !''
The whole field changed into a green jungle. A river separated us from both sides of the field.
''DUEL !'' We both shouted.
Yusei : 4000 LP Hand : 5
vs
Yaiba : 4000 LP Hand : 5
''I'll let you go first !'' Yaiba pointed at me.
"Fine.'' I responded while checking my hand. ''I Summon the Tuner Monster, Junk Anchor !''
A tiny white and red robot with made with detached pieces with a green on the middle of its visor appeared.
(Junk Anchor/Level 2/0 ATK/0 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/EARTH)
''As I have a ''Junk'' Monster on my field, I can Special Summon this card from my hand ! Show yourself, Junk Servant !''
I then called a Monster similar to Junk Anchor with a red and orange design a a bit bigger.
(Junk Servant/Level 4/1500 ATK/1000 DEF/Warrior/EARTH)
''I tune my Level 4 Junk Servant to my Level 2 Junk Anchor !''
Junk Anchor turned itself into green rings as Junk Servant passed through them.
''When wishes of steel gather round the messenger of the gale, that wish will become an invincible shield ! Become the path that lights the way !''
(4 + 2 = 6)
''Synchro Summon ! Come out, Junk Gardna !''
A green Monster shaped like a shield came in Defense Position in my field.
(Junk Gardna/Level 6/1400 ATK/2600 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/EARTH)
''I Set one card and end my turn.''
''Already Synchro Summoned, huh ? What a shame it's just a wall Monster !'' He taunted as he got on his turn.
''Draw ! I Summon XX-Saber Boggarknight in Attack Position !''
A troll with iron armor covering most of its body appeared.
(XX-Saber Boggarknight/Level 4/1900 ATK/1000 DEF/Beast-Warrior/EARTH)
''When I Normal Summon this card, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower X-Saber Monster from my hand. Appear Tuner Monster, XX-Saber Fullelmknight !''
A blonde haired knight with a snake shaped sword directly appeared.
(XX-Saber Fullelmknight/Level 3/1300 ATK/1000 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/EARTH)
''Then as I have two XX-Saber Monsters on my field, I can Special Summon XX-Saber Faultroll from my hand !''
A Monster with a visor covering his eyes, gray hair and holding a middle sized sword appeared.
(XX-Saber Faultroll/Level 6/2400 ATK/1800 DEF/Warrior/EARTH)
''I tune my Level 4 Boggarknight to my Level 3 Fullelmknight !'' He prepared to Synchro Summon.
''Wielder of crossed blades of light ! Trample over this mountain of corpses !''
(4 + 3 = 7)
''Synchro Summon ! Come forth ! Level 7 ! X-Saber Souza !''
A Synchro Monster with two sabers, an ugly face and a metal armor appeared.
(X-Saber Souza/Level 7/2500 ATK/1600 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/EARTH)
''Then, Faultroll's effect activates ! Allowing me to Special Summon one Level 4 or lower X-Saber Monster from my Graveyard ! Return, XX-Saber Fullelmknight !''
(XX-Saber Fullelmknight : 1300 ATK)
''I tune my Level 6 Faultroll to my Level 3 Fullelmknight !''
Let your silver armor shine ! Crush the hope of all who oppose you !
(6 + 3 = 9)
''Synchro Summon ! Come forth ! Level 9 ! XX-Saber Gottoms !''
He did the EXACT same moves against Gongenzaka as a tall Monster with a huge sword, brown armor and red eyes came to life.
(XX-Saber Gottoms/Level 9/3100 ATK/2600 DEF/Beast-Warrior/Synchro/EARTH)
I yawned in boredom. ''Same opening that you did with Gongenzaka, not any kind of originality.''
It only put him in anger.
''Battle ! XX-Saber Gottoms attacks his Junk Gardna !''
XX-Saber Gottoms drew his huge sword and prepared to swing it at Junk Gardna.
''I activate Junk Gardna's effect ! An opponent's Monster who is attacking is switched into Defense Position once per turn !''
''What ?'' He said surprised as Gottoms was forced into Defense Position.
(XX-Saber Gottoms 3100 ATK 2600 DEF)
''In that case, I end my turn !'' He then run for an Action Card.
''My turn ! I...'''
''At this moment !'' Yaiba got an Action Card. ''Action Magic : Single Destruction ! Since you only control one Monster, this card destroy your Monster.'' He explained the effect of his card as a lightning stroke Junk Gardna, making it explode.
''How's that ?'' He asked with a smug smile but to his confusion, I had a little smirk.
''When Junk Gardna is destroyed, I can switch one of your Monster's Battle Position. I switch back Gottoms into Attack Position !''
Gottoms switched again of Battle Position.
(XX-Saber Gottoms : 2600 DEF 3100 ATK)
''Trap card Open ! Lost Star Descent ! I Special Summon a Synchro Monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position but with its effects negated, its DEF points reduced to 0 and its Level reduced by 1 ! Revive, Junk Gardna !''
Junk Gardna instantly reappeared.
(Junk Gardna : Level 6-5/2600-0 DEF)
''Tsss… It's back.'' He cursed.
''Then from my hand, I activate a Spell card : Synchro Treasure ! This allows me to draw one card for each Synchro Monster on the field ! There is one on mine and two in yours so I can draw three cards !'' I declared. ''Next another Spell : Angel Baton ! I draw two cards from my Deck and send one card from my hand to the Graveyard !'' I drew my cards. ''I send Necro Linker to the Graveyard and Summon the Tuner Monster, Turbo Synchron !''
A tiny Monster with green armor and a helmet protecting its head appeared.
(Turbo Synchron/Level 1/100 ATK/500 DEF/Machine/Tuner/WIND)
''I tune my Level 5 Junk Gardna to my Level 1 Turbo Synchron !''
Turbo lowered the visor of its helmet as it became Synchro Material with Junk Gardna.
''Gathering bonds weave a greater force ! Become the path that lights the way !''
(5 + 1 = 6)
''Synchro Summon ! Rev your engines, Turbo Warrior !''
A huge red warrior with sharp claws came to life.
(Turbo Warrior/Level 6/2500 ATK/1500 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/WIND)
''Battle ! Turbo Warrior attacks XX-Saber Gottoms !'' I declared my attack.
''Hum, I don't know if you were bad in maths at school but in case you hadn't noticed, Turbo Warrior has less ATK than Gottoms. You only go for a suicide attack.'' Yaiba taunted.
''Turbo Warrior's effect ! It halves the ATK of a Level 6 or higher Synchro Monster it attacks ! High Rate Power !''
''What ?'' He said shocked as Turbo Warrior sent two huge red shards to his Gottoms, to which it knelt as it became weaker.
(XX-Saber Gottoms : 3100-1550 ATK)
''Go, Turbo Warrior ! Accel Slash !''
Turbo Warrior gave a good strike into the weakened XX-Saber Monster. However, Yaiba just got an Action Card.
''I activate the Action Spell : Choice Choice ! It lets me chose between halving the Battle Damage I take or preventing my Monsters from being destroyed in battle ! I chose the second option !''
He was hurt a little but his Gottoms still survived.
Yaiba : 4000-3050 LP Hand : 3
''I Set two cards and end my turn.'' I concluded.
''Not only he is a Synchro user but he also have cards that help him against them.'' Yaiba thought.
''My turn !'' He had a smirk at what he drew.
''As I have two or more X-Saber Monsters on my field, I can Special Summon the second copy of XX-Saber Faultroll from my hand !''
(XX-Saber Faultroll : 2400 ATK)
''With Faultroll's effect, I Special Summon XX-Saber Fullelmknight from my Graveyard ! Come !''
(XX-Saber Fullelmknight : 1300 ATK)
''I tune my Level 6 XX-Saber Faultroll to my Level 3 XX-Saber Fullelmknight !''
His Monsters were once tuned together as he did the same chant for...
''Synchro Summon ! Come forth, XX-Saber Gottoms !''
He Summoned another Gottoms in Attack Position.
(XX-Saber Gottoms #2 : 3100 ATK)
''Next I Summon XX-Saber Ragigura !''
A little green bipedal lizard with two tiny swords appeared.
(XX-Saber Ragigura/Level 1/200 ATK/1000 DEF/Beast-Warrior/EARTH)
''When this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I can add one X-Saber Monster from my Graveyard to my hand ! I take back Faultroll ! Next I activate the Spell : Saber Sharpening ! By releasing my XX-Saber Ragiigura, this turn, you can't activate Spell or Trap when my X-Saber Synchro Monsters attack !'' His little reptile disappeared as his X-Saber Synchros gained in power.
''Trying to seal my moves ?'' I asked him annoyed.
''Oh, I'm not finished ! Since I have two X-Saber Monsters on my field, I can Special Summon Faultroll back from my hand !''
He Special Summoned again the one with a long sword.
(XX-Saber Faultroll : 2400 ATK)
''Then I resurrect Fullelmknight with its effect !''
The one with the snake saber reappeared again.
(XX-Saber Fullelmknight : 1300 ATK)
''I tune once again Faultroll to my Fullelmknight !'' He was about to Synchro Summon the third copy of his Ace Monster.
(6 + 3 = 9)
''Synchro Summon ! XX-Saber Gottoms !''
(XX-Saber Gottoms #3 : 3100 ATK)
''Not bad… He is better than I expected.'' I thought slightly impressed.
''Then I activate the Field Spell : Saber Vault !''
As he activated the Spell, the whole field changed into some sort of underground chamber with a huge sword in the middle. ''All my X-Saber Monsters gain 100 ATK for each of their Levels but they also lose 100 DEF for each of them.''
(X-Saber Souza : 2500-3200 ATK/1600-900 DEF)
(3x XX-Saber Gottoms : 3100-4000 ATK/2600-1700 DEF)
''Let's go ! X-Saber Souza attacks Turbo Warrior !''
His weaker X-Saber unleashed his two swords which tear Turbo Warrior into pieces.
Yusei : 4000-3300 LP Hand : 2
''And then I...'' Yaiba prepared to announce another attack but I cut him off.
''From my hand, I activate Arbitrator of Mediation's effect ! As a card I control was destroyed during Battle Phase, I can discard this card to end the Battle Phase !'' I said as I discarded the said card.
''What ?!'' He exclaimed. ''Fine then, I'll finish this next turn ! I end my turn with that !''
''My turn ! I activate Treasure Cards of Harmony ! I send the Tuner Monster, Road Synchron from my hand to the Graveyard to draw two cards !''
My two new cards were Synchron Explorer and Synchro Cancel. 'Perfect.'
''Next I Summon Synchron Explorer !''
A red machine with a weird head appeared on my field.
(Synchron Explorer/Level 2/0 ATK/700 DEF/Machine/EARTH)
''When this card is Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a ''Synchron'' Monster from my Graveyard with its effects negated ! Come, Road Synchron !''
(Road Synchron/Level 4/1600 ATK/800 DEF/Machine/Tuner/LIGHT)
''Then the Continuous Trap : Angel Lift ! I Special Summon a Level 2 or lower Monster from my Graveyard in Attack Position ! Revive, Necro Linker !''
I then resurrected a necromancer shaped Monster with a white and purple outfit holding a long staff.
(Necro Linker/Level 2/600 ATK/0 DEF/Demon/DARK)
''I tune my Level 2 Synchron Explorer and my Level 2 Necro Linker to my Level 4 Road Synchron !''
''Gathering hopes will evoke a new horizon ! Become the path that lights the way !''
(2 + 2 + 4 = 8)
''Synchro Summon ! Dash onward, Road Warrior !''
The Warrior with a gray armor, red eyes and sharp claws materialized itself.
(Road Warrior/Level 8/3000 ATK/1500 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/LIGHT)
''3000 ATK...'' Yaiba commented. ''However, its ATK doesn't come near against any of my X-Saber Monsters !''
''Not for now.'' I answered. ''Road Warrior's effect activates ! Once per turn, I can Special Summon a Level 2 or lower Monster from my Deck ! Show yourself, Tuner Monster Boost Warrior !''
The tanner skin warrior appeared in Defense Position.
(Boost Warrior/Level 1/300 ATK/900 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/FIRE)
''As a result of Boost Warrior's effect, all my Warrior-type Monsters gains 300 ATK !''
(Road Warrior : 3000-3300 ATK)
(Boost Warrior : 300-600 ATK)
''Battle ! Road Warrior attacks X-Saber Souza ! Lightning Claw !''
The Road fighter hit the one with the ugly face, destroying it.
Yaiba : 3050-2950 LP Hand : 0
''You may have taken down Souza but I still three Gottoms with 4000 ATK ! You can't win !'' Yaiba exclaimed.
''Are you sure about that ?'' I said with a smirk confusing him.
''Don't underestimate the power of my cards ! From my hand, I activate a Spell : Synchro Cancel ! It returns a Synchro Summoned Monster in the Extra Deck, then I can Special Summon all of its Materials from the Graveyard ! I return Road Warrior to my Extra Deck ! Revive, Road Synchron, Synchron Explorer and Necro Linker !''
A portal opened which swallowed Road Warrior as his three Synchro Materials got ejected.
(Road Synchron : 1600 ATK)
(Synchron Explorer : 0 ATK)
(Necro Linker : 600 ATK)
''I now activate Necro Linker's effect ! During my turn, I can release this card to Special Summon a Tuner Monster from my Graveyard ! However, I can't use the revived Monster to Synchro Summon this turn !'' The Necromancer disappeared as Turbo Synchro was brought back in the field.
(Turbo Synchron : 100 ATK)
''What good is gonna bring to ya ?'' Yaiba taunted, smiling smugly. ''You basically let weaklings in your field who don't hold a chance against my Gottoms !''
''Do not underestimate the power of a card ! Even if it seems weak at the outside, inside of them has a potential waiting to be unleashed !'' I fiercely replied. ''I activate my last Set card, the Trap : Tuner Bomb ! I release as much Tuner Monsters on my field equal to the number of Monsters you have, then all of your Monsters are destroyed and you take 1000 points of damage for each Monster destroyed !''
''WHAT ?!'' Yaiba started panicking. ''There are exactly three Tuners on your field and I have exactly three Gottoms so...''
''Judging by your face, you know what is going to happen next.'' I smirked.
Road Synchron, Turbo Synchron and Boost Warrior both jumped at the three Gottoms as they turned into energy which blasted all of them while dealing 3000 points of damage to Yaiba, finishing his Life Points.
Yaiba : 2950-0 LP Hand : 1
Yusei : WINNER !
''Impossible...'' Yaiba muttered as I approached him. ''I can't believe you were able to make such a combo.''
''Believe it or not, but what I said was true. In order to be a true Duelist, you must value your cards as much as possible and then, their potential will lead you victory.'' I then held a hand to him to help him getting up, to which he accepted.
''But if it can make you feel better, you were stronger than I expected. I look forward for a rematch.'' I said with a smile, and he grinned in return.
''Alright ! You can definitely be sure that our next match won't end the same way !'' He pompously yelled.
''That's the least to be expected.'' I made a goodbye gesture as I left LDS.
''You surely showed him.'' Road Warrior appeared at my left.
''Yeah, I hope it can make him become a better Duelist. That and also...kicking his butt was also enjoyable.'' I couldn't bring myself to lie as he nodded in agreement.
''Now I'm sure that your bros are waiting at You Show, you should be joining them.'' I made a sign to say yes as I took the road back to You Show.
As I made my way back to You Show, I noticed in the top of a building with green hair and a pale skin and wearing a long blue jacket with ripped trimmings at the end of it, tight black pants and brown shoes. His face was covered with a red scarf and black sunglasses.
''Here he is.'' I thought.
''Indeed. But the question is who is he looking for ?'' Stardust appeared by my side.
The figure in question was eyeing a person in particular. The person in question was a fair-skinned man with curly brown hair and sharper dirty-blond locks beneath his fringe. He wore a puffy frilled purple shirt. He simply walked, not thinking that he was spied.
''Wait, isn't that… the Professor Marco that Koutsu Masumi look up into ?'' I asked perplexed and also surprised that I managed to recognize him since he wasn't a really important character.
''I also think that. The fact he is still here that is a relief. However, he won't be there for very long if you don't do something about it. Remember, he is a Fusion user. People that our special guest don't carry in his heart.'' Stardust pointed out.
I nodded to my Ace Monster and quietly followed Marco to prevent him from finishing carded. He then ended on an alley as a shortcut to go home. Little did he know that he shouldn't have done that…
The new person jumped at Marco and readied his Duel Disk.
''W-Who are you ?'' Marco asked in surprise but the figure didn't answer and instead armed his Duel Disk.
''WATCH OUT !'' They both turned only to find me running towards them. Marco ducked as I made a kickback to the Fusion hater, to which he walked back in pain.
''Fuji Yusei ?!'' The professor of LDS seemed to recognize me.
''It's not safe to stay here !'' I told the teacher. ''Run away ! I will deal with him!''
''Are you sure about that ?'' He demanded me, uncertain about this.
''Yes ! Now go !'' I ordered him as he panicked and sprinted to save himself.
''Good. Now I can focus on him.'' I thought while turning to the figure I kicked.
''You bastard…'' He began as he tried to recover while removing his scarf and glasses, revealing his yellow eyes. ''How come you dare to arrive like that when I had this Fusion-scum in a corner ?'' He looked at me with a hateful glare.
''Just because he uses Fusion Summoning doesn't mean he is with your enemy. You should stop jumping to attack all innocents who uses the same weapon as your enemy.'' I responded with my serious expression.
''How come you know about this ?'' He asked until something clicked on his head. ''Unless you also come from another Dimension ! Answer me !'' He lift his finger at me but I only responded with a silence.
''Fine then ! I will tear the answer out of you !'' He readied his Duel Disk, with his blue blade flashing.
''He doesn't seem like someone who will listen to reason so I can only fight…'' I thought while arming my own Disk with its light blue appearing.
''Before we begin, can I know your name ?'' I asked him.
''I don't know what it will mean to you but I am Kurosaki Shun.'' Shun answered with a bitter tone.
''Very well Shun, we can begin.'' I announced as we both shouted :
DUEL !
Yusei : 4000 LP Hand : 5
vs
Shun : 4000 LP Hand : 5
''I'll take the first turn.'' I told him. ''I Set a Monster and one card, thus concluding my turn.'' I told as two reversed cards appeared on my field.
''My turn !'' Shun drew his card. ''I Summon Raid Raptors – Vanishing Lanius!''
A mechanic black and green armored bird appeared on Shun's field.
(Raid Raptors – Vanishing Lanius/Level 4/1300 ATK/1600 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''During a turn where this card is Normal or Special Summoned successfully, I can Special Summon another Vanishing Lanius from my hand ! Come !'' He explained as a new replica of his Monster appeared, also in Attack Position.
(Raid Raptors – Vanishing Lanius # 2/Level 4/1300 ATK/1600 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''And the effect of the second Vanishing Lanius allows me to Special Summon the last one in my hand !'' He Summoned the last copy of his other Monster in Attack Position like the first two.
(Raid Raptors – Vanishing Lanius # 3/Level 4/1300 ATK/1600 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''How much luck does he have for directly having all three copies of this card in his opening hand ?'' Was Junk Warrior's question.
''I activate a Spell : Raid Raptors - Sanctuary ! Since I have three Raid Raptors on my field, I can draw two cards ! Now Battle ! My first Vanishing Lanius attacks this Set Monster !'' He declared as one of his birds jumped at my Set Monster which flipped itself up, revealing a blue Monster standing on two wheels and a robotic appearance before it got destroyed.
(Tricular/Level 3/300 ATK/300 DEF/Machine/EARTH)
''The Monster you destroyed is called Tricular and its effect activates ! When this card is destroyed by battle, I can Special Summon Bicular from my hand or Deck !''
Tricular was replaced with a smaller version of itself, with yellow covering his body.
(Bicular/Level 2/200 ATK/200 DEF/Machine/EARTH)
''In this case, my second Vanishing Lanius will attack Bicular !'' Shun pursued the assault with another of his birds which tore apart Bicular.
''When Bicular is destroyed in battle...'' I began as another card is ejected from my Deck. ''From my hand or Deck, I can Special Summon this card ! Come, Unicycular !''
A new Monster which was a red living robot standing on only one wheel came to my field.
(Unicycular/Level 1/100 ATK/100 DEF/Machine/EARTH)
''You and your cheap tricks !'' Shun yelled in outrage. ''Then I attack Unicycular with my last Vanishing Lanius !'' His last Vanishing Lanius which scratched and annihilated Unicycular.
''I Set three cards and end my turn !'' Three cards in reverse position materialized.
"My turn !" I drew my card. "From my hand, I activate a Spell : Card of Adversity ! When my opponent controls a Special Summoned Monster while I have no Monsters, this Spell lets me draw two cards."
"I Summon the Tuner Monster, Junk Synchron !"
(Junk Synchron/Level 3/1300 ATK/500 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/DARK)
"With Junk Synchron's effect, I can Special Summon a Level 2 or lower Monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position. I chose to revive Bicular in Defense Position !"
(Bicular : 200 ATK)
"Following, as I have a Tuner Monster on my field, I can Special Summon Boost Warrior from my hand in Defense Position !" The tanner skin warrior appeared once more.
(Boost Warrior/Level 1/300 ATK/900 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/FIRE)
''I tune my Level 2 Bicular to my Level 3 Junk Synchron !'' I tuned my two Monsters together.
''The stars gather together to call forth a new power ! Become the path that lights the way !
(2 + 3 = 5)
"Synchro Summon ! Come, Junk Warrior !"
(Junk Warrior/Level 5/2300 ATK/1300 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/DARK)
"A Synchro Summon ! There is no doubt, you are with that Pawn of Fusion, you bastard !" Shun exclaimed.
"I already told you that just because a person doesn't use the same Summoning Method as you doesn't mean that person is your enemy. '' I told him, annoyed by his conclusions.
"Anyways, Boost Warrior's effect increases the ATK of all Warrior-type Monsters on my field by 300 !''
True to my words, Junk Warrior and Boost Warrior got more powerful thanks to that latter.
(Junk Warrior : 2300-2600 ATK)
(Boost Warrior : 300-600 ATK)
''Next, Junk Warrior's effect activates ! When this card is Synchro Summoned, the combined ATK of all Level 2 or lower Monsters are added to its own ! Power of Fellows !'' I yelled as Junk Warrior got a further increase in ATK.
(Junk Warrior : 2600-3200 ATK)
''Battle ! Junk Warrior attacks the first Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius ! Scrap Fist !''
Junk Warrior launched itself at the first Vanishing Lanius.
''I activate a Quick-Play Spell : Raid Raptors – Rapid Xyz ! If my opponent has a Special Summoned on his field, I can Xyz Summon during the Battle Phase ! I overlay my Level 4 Vanishing Lanius to build the Overlay Network !''
His three Lanius turned into purple into energy which joined the galaxy-like portal.
''Obscured falcon ! From adversity, raise your sharpened claws ! Spread your wings of rebellion ! Xyz Summon ! Come forth !'' Shun slammed a card from his Extra Deck to his Monster Zone.
''Rank 4 ! Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon !''
A large mechanical falcon arose on the field in Attack Position, with a screech which was ear-piercing.
(Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon/Rank 4/100 ATK/2000 DEF/Winged-Beast/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 3)
''Rise Falcon already ?'' I thought. ''Also, if I'm not wrong, Rapid Xyz will allow him to use its effect this turn.''
''Also, due to Rapid Xyz, I can directly activate the effect of the Monster Xyz Summoned with this card !'' Shun confirmed my thought. ''As such, Rise Falcon's effect activates ! By detaching an Overlay Unit, until the End Phase, it gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all Special Summoned Monsters on my opponent's field !'' He told as Rise Falcon absorbed an orange aura coming from my Monsters, surrounding it in fire and transforming it into a phoenix.
(Rise Falcon : 100-3300-3900 ATK)
''Nice move but I am also full of surprises. I activate the Trap : Synchro Strike ! Until the End Phase, a Synchro Summoned Monster gains 500 ATK for each of its Materials !'' I declared as my Trap gave a Boost of 1000 ATK to Junk Warrior.
(Junk Warrior : 3200-4200 ATK)
''Let's continue ! Junk Warrior attacks Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon !''
Junk Warrior this time charged at Rise Falcon with his Scrap Fist attack.
''Trap activate ! Adversity ! It negates the destruction in battle of my lower ATK Monster as well as the Battle Damage !'' Junk Warrior finally hit Rise Falcon but it resolved worthless. ''Then the attacked Monster gains 1000 ATK.''
(Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon : 3900-4900 ATK)
''Just great. Now his Rise Falcon will be more of a pain to overcome.'' I thought in frustration. ''I activate the Continuous Spell : Trade Tribute ! Every time one or more cards on the field are released except for an Advance Summon, the owner of the released cards can draw one card from their Deck.'' I explained the effect of the new card I placed. ''I Set two cards and end my turn. At this moment, the effects of Rise Falcon and Synchro Strike end.'' I stated as our Monsters' ATK dropped.
(Junk Warrior : 4200-3200 ATK)
(Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon : 4900-1100 ATK)
''My turn ! Draw ! I activate Rise Falcon Monster's effect ! Once per turn, I can detach an Overlay Unit and then it gains your Special Summoned Monsters' ATK until the End Phase !''
A second Overlay Unit burst out of Rise Falcon, and again, became a phoenix with a lot of ATK.
(Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon : 1100-4300-4900 ATK)
''Also, Rise Falcon can attack all Special Summoned Monsters my opponent controls ! Go, Rise Falcon ! Rend and tear all of our enemies ! Brave Claw Revolution !''
Rise Falcon flew high in the air before rushing to my Monsters.
''I release the Level 2 or lower Boost Warrior to activate the Trap : Fallen Fellowship !'' My Boost Warrior disintegrated as I flipped one of my Set cards. ''My Synchro ''Warrior'' Monster in Attack Position's isn't destroyed in battle this turn and I only take half the Battle Damage as well !''
''I won't let you !'' He yelled. ''Trap activate ! Raptor Storm ! While I have a Raid Raptors Monster on my field, I can negate the activation of the opponent's Spell or Trap card and destroy it !''
''What ?'' I acted surprised as my Trap shattered.
''Also, now that Boost Warrior left the field, your Junk Warrior will lose 300 ATK.'' He stated.
(Junk Warrior : 3200-2900 ATK)
''However, the effect of the Continuous Spell : Trade Tribute activates ! Since my Boost Warrior was released, I can now draw one card.'' I added the card above my Deck to my hand.
Rise Falcon's impact finally hit Junk Warrior, succumbing as it blasted me away some foots away.
''AHHH !'' I cried in pain as I fell on the floor.
Yusei : 4000-2000 LP Hand : 1
''I Set one card and end my turn.'' He concluded his turn as a Set card materialized on his field.
''Shun !'' Shun turned around only to see Yuto who jumped out of no where arriving before him. ''I already told you to stop attacking random Duelists ! It's not our battlefield, you will drawn unwanted attention on us !''
''Don't you dare interfere too, Yuto !'' He retorted. ''I will hunt every Fusion user in this city and make them pay ! Including the ones who are protecting them as well, to which he is part of !'' He pointed to me as Yuto turned and looked in shock to see me inactive on the floor.
''Shun, I already met and faced this guy. He is not from Academia, nor with that Pawn of Fusion. When he beat me, he could have carded me but he didn't. Instead he helped to get up. He didn't have any traits of any Academia Soldier could have.''
''I don't care of what you have to say, Yuto ! He may be got you into his lies but it won't work on me ! He prevented me from carding a Fusion user so he has to pay !'' He contested.
''He had every right to do so ! You can't attack someone without knowing their background ! This guy only stopped you from doing something you could regret later !'' Yuto argued but Shun still didn't listen to him.
''Don't talk any further ! I've warned you Yuto ! Don't interfere or I will also consider you my enemy !'' He yelled in anger.
I slowly rose up and remarked that I was bleeding slightly from his attack. First Life-risking Duel, just great.
''You !'' Shun pointed me. ''You'd better tell me my sister's whereabouts, you Academia scum !''
''I'm not from Academia, you dickhead ! From the three of us here, you are the closest one who is acting like Academia ! Assaulting random Duelists and even turn down your friend seems totally what one of them would do !'' I yelled, annoyed at his conclusions.
''Don't dare compare me to them ! They took everything from me ! And I will hunt them down personally !'' He replied.
''He's hopeless. My turn !'' I checked my hand and unfortunately, none of the cards in my hand was going. ''Bolt Hedgehog and Synchro Barrier won't help in this situation, which means...'' I took a look at the other Set card on my field. ''My Life Points will be very low once I use this card but I must take this risk !''
''Trap activate ! Hope for Escape ! I activate it by paying 1000 Life Points when my opponent's Life Points are higher than mine !'' My Trap took some of my Life as I gritted my teeth in pain.
Yusei : 2000-1000 LP Hand : 2
''Then I draw one card for each 1000 points of difference between our Life Points !'' I quickly added three new cards in my hand as I looked at them.
''You are ready to throw away some Life Points just to draw some new cards ?'' Shun asked in confusion at my play style.
''In a Duel, I don't care of how many Life Points I have if I can still survive. In fact, those are the things I care the less in a Duel.'' I told him and he seemed interested that I've a similar opinion to him considering Life Points.
Insert Yusei Battle Theme
''Shun's face-down card is either something to protect his Rise Falcon from destruction or a Rank-Up that he is gonna use once Rise Falcon is destroyed.'' I analyzed the situation for my plan to build.
''I Summon the Tuner Monster, Junk Anchor !''
The tiny robot I used earlier during my Duel with Yaiba was once again Summoned.
(Junk Anchor/Level 2/0 ATK/0 DEF/Warrior/Tuner/EARTH)
''Junk Anchor's effect activates ! I can discard a card from my hand to Special Summon a 'Junk' non-Tuner Monster from my Graveyard ! Revive, Junk Warrior !'' I discarded Bolt Hedgehog to resurrect my purple warrior.
(Junk Warrior : 2300 ATK)
''Then immediately after the targeted Monster is revived, I Synchro Summon using the Level 2 Junk Anchor and the Level 5 Junk Warrior only ! Afterwards, they are removed from play !'' Junk Anchor transformed into Synchro rings which encircled Junk Warrior.
''Gathering roars turn into an echoing arrow which tears through the sky ! Become the path that lights the way !''
(5 + 2 = 7)
''Synchro Summon ! Show yourself, Junk Archer !''
An orange slim robot with an unique eye armed with a bow came to life on my field.
(Junk Archer/Level 7/2300 ATK/2000 DEF/Warrior/Synchro/EARTH)
''He managed to Synchro Summon again.'' Yuto noted.
''I activate Junk Archer Monster's effect ! Once per turn, I can remove one Monster my opponent controls from play until the End Phase ! I remove Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon from play ! Dimension Shoot !''
My new Warrior took an arrow and banded his bow with to shoot Rise Falcon, which exploded into a shower of particles as it cried in pain, leaving Shun with no Monsters.
''What ?'' Kurosaki was slightly taken aback. From the looks of it, I have anticipated his strategy.
''Battle ! Junk Archer attacks you directly ! Scrap Arrow !''
My Synchro Monster fired an arrow Shun, to which he winced in pain as he took some steps back and knelt.
Shun : 4000-1700 LP Hand : 1
''I Set one card and end my turn. During this End Phase, the Monster removed from play with Junk Archer's effect returns to the field.'' I explained as Rise Falcon reintegrated into Shun's field.
(Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon : 100 ATK ORU: 0)
End Yusei's Battle Theme
''Not bad.'' Yuto commented. ''Having removed Rise Falcon from play, he has depleted a good amount of Shun's Life and even if it has returned, Rise Falcon lost its ATK increase and his last Overlay Unit.''
''I've finally found it, an iron determination and steeled strength from my opponent ! My turn ! I Summon Raid Raptors - Sentinel Vulture !''
A vulture mechanic Monster with mix of red and black appeared on his field.
(Raid Raptors – Sentinel Vulture/Level 4/1200 ATK/1500 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''By releasing this Monster, I can add a Rank-Up Magic card from my Deck or Graveyard to my hand.'' His Vulture disintegrated as a card popped from his Duel Disk. ''Also, the effect of your Continuous Spell : Trade Tribute activates ! Allowing me to draw one card !''
''Using the effect of my card at your advantage, huh ?'' I commented but he made no answer.
''I activate the Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force ! I use my Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon to Xyz Summon a ''Raid Raptors'' Monster with one Rank higher !''
Rise Falcon turned into a purple energy which was absorbed by the galaxy-like portal.
''Ferocious falcon ! Break through this battlefield and spread your wings ! Destroy our gathering foes ! Rank-Up Xyz Change ! Appear, Rank 5 ! Raid Raptors – Blaze Falcon !''
A mechanical falcon with red armor and one purple Overlay Unit hovering his body appeared.
(Raid Raptors – Blaze Falcon/Rank 5/1000 ATK/2000 DEF/Winged-Beast/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 1)
''Blaze Falcon, during the Battle Phase, is able to attack directly thanks to its effect.'' He explained while remaining emotionless. ''Blaze Falcon ! Finish the rest of his Life Points ! Raptor's Break of Thunderclap !''
Blaze Falcon launched itself at me, preparing to finish me. Of course, I had no intentions of letting him end me.
''Trap card open ! Synchro Barrier ! I release a Synchro Monster on my field to negate all damage I take this turn !''
Junk Archer disintegrated as a barrier formed around me, protecting me from Blaze Falcon's Direct Attack.
Yusei : 1000 LP Hand : 2
''Also, due to Trade Tribute's effect, I draw one card !''
''You damn cockroach !'' Shun yelled in rage. ''I end my turn !''
''My turn !'' I immediately played the card I drew. ''I activate the Spell : Tuning ! I add a Tuner Monster from my Deck to my hand and send cards from my Deck to the Graveyard equal to that Monster's Level !'' I announced as I added my desired card. ''I take the Level 4 Debris Dragon, which means I send four cards to the Graveyard !'' I did so.
''Next I Summon Debris Dragon !''
A smaller version of my Ace Monster with green eyes appeared on my field.
(Debris Dragon/Level 4/1000 ATK/2000 DEF/Dragon/Tuner/WIND)
''When this card is Normal Summoned successfully, I can Special Summon a Monster with 500 ATK or less from my Graveyard in Attack Position with its effects negated !'' I explained. ''I Special Summon Bicular !''
The yellowing bipedal Monster with two wheels as foots came back to life.
(Bicular : 200 ATK)
''And as I have a Tuner Monster on my field, I can Special Summon the Bolt Hedgehog I sent earlier to the Graveyard !''
I exclaimed as I also brought Bolt Hedgehog back.
(Bolt Hedgehog/Level 2/800 ATK/800 DEF/Machine/EARTH)
''I tune my Level 2 Bicular and my Level 2 Bolt Hedgehog to my Level 4 Debris Dragon !''
All my Monsters became Synchro Materials
''Clustering wishes will become a new shining star ! Become the path that lights the way !''
(2 + 2 + 4 = 8)
''Synchro Summon ! Soar, Stardust Dragon !''
(Stardust Dragon/Level 8/2500 ATK/2000 DEF/Dragon/Synchro/WIND)
''That's his ace Monster.'' Yuto recognized the card that defeated him and his dragon while Shun narrowed his eyes at my dragon.
''Battle ! Stardust Dragon attacks Blaze Falcon ! Shooting Sonic !''
Stardust fired his beam to take Blaze Falcon down.
''Trap activate ! Raid Raptors – Counter Attack ! When the opponent's Monster with higher ATK declares an attack on a ''Raid Raptors'' Xyz Monster I control, it negates the attack and destroy this Monster and you take half of its ATK as damage !'' A lightning bolt surged from Shun's Trap, preparing to destroy my dragon.
''Stardust Dragon's effect activates ! I release this card to negate a destruction effect and destroy it ! Victim Sanctuary !'' Stardust turned into particles before getting hit. ''And at this moment, Trade Tribute lets me draw one card !'' I checked the cards in my hand to see how I could survive Shun's next turn.
''I Set three cards and end my turn. Stardust Dragon, through its Monster's effect, revives during the End Phase !'' I declared as Stardust reappeared in Attack Position.
(Stardust Dragon : 2500 ATK)
''My turn !'' Shun drew his card and prepared to deal the finishing blow. ''Battle ! Blaze Falcon attacks directly and finish this !''
Blaze Falcon once against flew at high speed to me.
''I activate a Quick-Play Spell : Half Shut ! I can halve the ATK of one Monster on the field but that Monster isn't destroyed in battle this turn ! I chose Blaze Falcon as the target !''
(Blaze Falcon : 1000-500 ATK)
Blaze Falcon lost some ATK but still entered in contact with me, pushing me some foots backwards.
Yusei : 1000-500 LP Hand : 1
''Why you…!'' He once again was in rage.''In this case, I activate Blaze Falcon's effect ! When it successfully deals Battle Damage, I can destroy one Monster my opponent controls !'' Blaze Falcon armed his cannons at Stardust Dragon.
''Did you forget Stardust's effect ?'' I asked him. ''I can release it to negate a card destruction effect and destroy that card ! Victim Sanctuary !'' Stardust Dragon vanished as Blaze Falcon was about to join the Graveyard. ''And I draw one additional card with Trade Tribute's effect !''
''Oh no, I haven't forgotten. However, your dragon's effect will be your own doom !'' He took a card in his hand before Blaze Falcon gets destroyed.''Quick-Play Spell activate ! Rank-Up Magic - Resistance Force ! When my Xyz Monster would be targeted or destroyed by a card effect, I can Xyz Summon using itself !''
True to his words, Blaze Falcon got surrounded in fire as he began the chant.
''Prideful falcon. Spread your wings dyed in the blood of heroes ! Advance through the path of revolution ! Rank-Up Xyz Change ! Come forth, Rank 6 ! Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon !''
One of Shun's best Monsters, a mechanical falcon with dark blue and black with huge wings screeching very loudly appeared on his field.
(Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon/Rank 6/2000 ATK/3000 DEF/Winged-Beast/Xyz/ORU : 3)
''Great. Now I have to face the bird that can reduce the ATK and DEF of any of my Special Summoned Monsters to 0 ?'' I thought in disbelief.
''This attack will definitely end you ! I Direct Attack with Revolution Falcon ! Revolutional Air Raid !''
''Continuous Trap activate ! Stardust Wish ! I can Special Summon the Stardust Dragon released by its own effect ! Revive !'' I said as Stardust reappeared from the Graveyard in Attack Position.
(Stardust Dragon : 2500 ATK)
''This is pointless ! Revolution Falcon reduces to 0 the ATK and DEF of any Special Summoned Monster it battles !'' He spat back.
(Stardust Dragon : 2500-0 ATK)
''Go, Revolution Falcon ! Take Stardust Dragon and its controller down !''
Revolution Falcon flew high in the air, hovering Stardust as it dropped several bombs to it, creating smoke in my field.
Shun thought he has won, until he sensed something wrong. He waited for the smoke to clear only revealing me dealing my best to keep standing up with the weakened Stardust Dragon still who was still there.
Yusei : 500 LP Hand : 1
(Stardust Dragon : 0 ATK)
''What's the meaning of this ? How the hell did you and your dragon survived ?!'' He yelled in anger in disbelief.
''I…activated Devoted Gardna's effect in my hand.'' I began to say weakly as the spirit of a butler dressed Monster appeared behind me. ''When my Monster with 1000 ATK or less is under an attack, I can send this card to the Graveyard to negate all Battle Damage. As for Stardust Dragon...'' I pointed my Continuous Trap. ''Stardust Wish prevents the Monster Special Summoned by its effect from being destroyed in battle as long as it is in Attack Position.''
''Damn…!'' He clenched his fist. ''You maybe survived this turn but soon or later, you will be out of tricks ! I Set one card and end my turn !''
''Shun, stop this ! He is barely capable of...' Yuto trying to say but Shun cut him off.
''Shut up, Yuto ! I am close to finish him off ! He needs to pay !''
''Look at you !'' Shun turned his attention back on me. ''Do you truly think of what are you doing is right ? What revenge is gonna bring to you once you accomplished it. I know what you are feeling is hard and I...'' Like he did with Yuto, he cut my sentence
''Don't act like you know how it feels to lose someone close to you ! You...'' He didn't have time to finish what he wanted to say as I lost my temper.
''NO ! IT'S YOU WHO DON'T KNOW IN WHICH HELL I WAS !'' I yelled in top of my lungs, shocking Shun and Yuto at the same occasion.
''You may think that because your home dimension was invaded that it should make you the center of the world. Let me tell you are far from the reality, dear ! Look at what you had become ! What I see is a lost soul that only see bad in people ! You cannot do anything alone ! What your sister will think of what her brother is now ?'' I sincerely asked him.
My words seemed to have kind of impact on him. He couldn't say a word. He absolutely didn't think of anything I said before.
''MY TURN !'' I ripped the card above my Deck from all my forces, creating a shock wave I wasn't even aware I was capable of doing. I then immediately played the card I drew.
''I activate a Quick-Play Spell : Double Cyclone ! I destroy one Spell or Trap card on my field and one in yours ! Then, I activate Stardust's effect to negate Double Cyclone ! Victim Sanctuary !'' I declared as Stardust turned into dust as Double Cyclone vanished.
''What ? You negated your own card effect ?'' Shun asked in confusion.
''As a result of Trade Tribute's effect, since Stardust was released, I draw one card !'' I drew the card above my Deck with the same force I used earlier. ''I Summon Junk Breaker !''
A knight holding a mace and with a red cape behind his back appeared on my field.
(Junk Breaker/Level 4/1800 ATK/1000 DEF/Warrior/EARTH)
''During the turn where this card is Normal Summoned, I can release it to negate the effects of all face-up Monsters on the field !'' I told as Junk Breaker turned into particles.
''What ?'' Shun said as Revolution Falcon cried in pain from losing its effects.
''Trade Tribute lets me draw one new card ! Then I activate the effect of the Continuous Trap, Stardust Wish to revive Stardust Dragon in Attack Position !''
Stardust Dragon reappeared with all its power back.
(Stardust Dragon : 2500 ATK)
''I get it. He negated Double Cyclone with Stardust Dragon's effect to bring him back with all of its power as well.'' Yuto started to understand my strategy.
''I then activate a Continuous Trap : Limit Reverse ! It Special Summons one Monster with 1000 ATK or less from my Graveyard in Attack Position ! Revive, Junk Collector !''
A Monster with a pile of junk in his back, armed with a hammer, wearing a dark green mantel with a red cap on his head resurrected.
(Junk Collector/Level 5/1000 ATK/2200 DEF/Warrior/LIGHT)
''When did that card went to the Graveyard ?'' Shun asked, not remembering that I've Summoned this card before.
''It was one of the cards sent by Tuning's effect earlier. Next I activate the Equip Spell : Junk Attack ! I equip it to Stardust Dragon ! If it now destroys your Monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, you take half of the ATK of the destroyed Monster as damage !'' I explained.
''If now Stardust Dragon attacks Revolution Falcon, Shun will take 500 points of Battle Damage along with half of its ATK which is 1000 as Effect Damage then Junk Collector will be able to attack directly.'' Yuto calculated before it hit. ''That makes a total of 2500 ! Which will end Shun's Life Points !''
''Go, Stardust Dragon ! Attack Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon ! Shooting Sonic !''
Stardust fired, preparing to deal the finishing blow.
''My Trap will help me survive this turn.'' Shun thought looking at his Set card before now looking at his hand. ''Then when my turn comes, I will be able to use Soul Shave to Rank Up the Revolution Falcon in my Graveyard into Satellite Cannon Falcon. Here I go !''
''Trap activate ! Raid Raptors – Readiness ! The Battle Damage from your attack is negated !''
''I activate Junk Collector's effect ! I can remove this card on my field from play as well with a Trap Card on my Graveyard and apply its effect !'' Junk Collector exploded into particles. ''I'm gonna use the effect of a Trap also in the Graveyard due to Tuning ! Which is Joint Future ! I discard the last card in my hand to negate your Spell or Trap Card's activation !''
''Tssk.'' He cursed under his breath. ''At least, his dragon won't do enough Battle Damage to end me and I will be able to remove from play Raid Raptors – Readiness from my Graveyard to not take any further damage.'' Was his thought until it got interrupted.
''Also, due to Joint Future, the card negated by its effect is returned and shuffled back to your Deck !'' I yelled to him.
''What ?!'' He was in utter shock as his Trap ejected from the Graveyard before he put it back into the Deck as it shuffled.
''He completely outplayed Shun.'' Yuto thought in disbelief. ''Shun could have removed Readiness from his Graveyard to reduce his Life to 10 to avoid Junk Attack's Effect Damage as well as any Battle Damage this turn. But now that he has shuffled it back into the Deck, Shun can't use it !''
''But now even if you destroy Revolution Falcon, I will only take a total of 1500 points of damage which won't be enough to defeat me.'' Shun stated.
''That's what you think.'' I made him confused. ''I activate the Trap : Skill Successor from my Graveyard !''
''What ?!'' He exclaimed in shock.
''By removing from play this card, my Stardust Dragon gains 800 ATK until the End Phase !'' Shun gasped in disbelief as he realized what it meant.
Stardust now roared at all the power it got.
(Stardust Dragon : 2500-3300 ATK)
''An ATK of 3300 ! Now Shun won't survive this !'' Yuto stated the obvious.
''Stardust Dragon ! Shooting Sonic !''
Stardust's beam finally touched Revolution Falcon. It cried in pain as it was destroyed.
Shun : 1700-400 LP Hand : 1
''Junk Attack's effect ! You now take 1000 points of damage !'' I pointed out as the Equip Spell created some tiny meteors which exploded before Shun as he was thrown away, giving me the victory.
Shun : 400-0 LP Hand : 1
Yusei : WINNER !
''I...can't believe I lost.'' Shun uttered through his teeth, kneeling on the ground as I approached him.
''You may think you're right about hunting every Fusion Duelist you find but at this point, you'll just become like those who ravaged your home. If not worse.'' I walked past through him and Yuto before stopping to look back at them. ''If you continue this way, you will never be able to defeat Academia.'' I said coldly, leaving him in shock before I took the road back to You Show.
I hated doing this to Shun. He is basically one of my favorite characters in Arc-V. But at how stubborn he was this early in the series, I couldn't help but finishing him the hard way.
I then saw something in my Duel Disk. Precisely, the word 'QUALIFIED' in big letters. Oh yeah, that's right. I just got my two remaining Duels to win today. Well, I'm now sure that I'm qualified.
''Well, one less thing to do.'' I thought as I went back to You Show.
However, what I didn't know is that three white-hooded figures were watching me leaving in the top of a building during my Duel with Kurosaki Shun.
The first one was child-sized with a strange Duel Disk behind his back. The second one was a slim adult figure with a scabbard to his right side holding a sword inside of it. And the last was a bulky figure and we could see a gray beard coming out from his hood, to which we could assume he was old.
''So this is Fuji Yusei huh ? Doesn't appear that such of a threat to me. Hahaha !'' The child-sized one commented while laughing at the same time.
''I still don't know what 'he' wants with him. He is just a teen, how could he give any problems to our plans ?'' The adult-sized said, not convinced.
''Do not take his orders lightly, he somehow judges this boy as the only one that can compromise our goal.'' The older one retorted. ''He said that once we get rid of Fuji Yusei, no one will be able to stop our plan, not even the Lancers nor that cursed Academia.''
At the mention of the last name, the other two only grunted in hatred.
''However, it is not time yet for us to intervene. He will say to us when the time is right then we can finally put our plan at execution.'' He calmly explained to them as they nodded.
Thinking they now have no longer any things to do here, the three white-hooded figures opened a portal. The child and the older one disappeared through it. The adult was about to do the same before taking a look back at me.
''Fuji Yusei. I still don't know why he wants your head but I'll be sure of being the one who is gonna bring it to him.'' He thought before joining the others behind the portal as well as it closed itself.
Fan made cards :
Saber Sharpening/Spell : Tribute one XX-Saber Monster you control : until the end of this turn, if your X-Saber Synchro Monster you control declares an attack, your opponent cannot activate Spell/Trap cards until the end of the Damage Step.
Fallen Fellowship/Trap : Activate it by tributing one Level 2 or lower Monster you control. Target 1 ''Junk'' Synchro Monster you control. This turn, it isn't destroyed in battle, and halve any Battle Damage you would have taken involving the target.
Trade Tribute/Continuous Spell : If a card(s) on the field is tributed (except for an Advance Summon), the controller of the tributed card(s) can draw one card from their Deck.
Raid Raptors - Sentinel Vulture/Level 4/1200 ATK/1500 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK : You can tribute this card : add 1 Rank-Up Magic from your Deck to your hand.
Raid Raptors – Counter Attack/Counter Trap : If a ''Raid Raptors'' Xyz Monster you control is attacked by an opponent's Monster with higher ATK : destroy that Monster, and if you do, your opponent takes damage equal to half the destroyed Monster's ATK.
Rank-Up-Magic – Resistance Force/Quick-Play Spell : If a Xyz Monster you control would be targeted or destroyed by an opponent's card effect (and no cards at the same time), you can target it, then Xyz Summon 1 'Raid Raptors' with one Rank higher than the target using this Monster and that card as Xyz Materials. (Overlay Units already attached to that Monster become Overlay Units for the new Monster).
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