Chapter 7 : The terror of Xyz Monsters + shocking revelation !
Dream
Two boys and a girl, from the ages of eleven-twelve years old, were sitting in a park with all gloom expressions on their faces.
''I can't believe that it is actually going to happen.'' The girl muttered.
''To think that our home is going down.'' I added.
The three teens learned that the orphanage they frequented for so long was about to close and being demolished. They will be transferred into other orphanages but the director couldn't guarantee them that they will still be together.
''I just don't want to leave you guys. You are like my family.''
''Yeah, so what do we do now ?'' I asked them, mood still down.
''There is one thing we can do.'' The second guy, tallest of the three stood up and spoke, making the other boy and the girl look at him.
''If we want to stick together, then we must take our leave together right now.''
''You mean…?''
''Yeah. We must live like vagabonds. In the dark, like vigilantes. We can't trust no one except ourselves. We can't let anyone know about us. That's the only way for us for staying together, but of course...'' He looked away. ''You can always refuse if you want...''
I and the girl looked at each other, thinking each other for a moment.
''James.'' He turned his attention on me. ''I am coming.''
''And you Helena ?'' James asked the girl.
''I will follow you and Cedric till the end of the world.''
James smiled. ''Then it's settled. Tonight we leave.''
We all nodded as they made their way back in the orphanage to make their final preparations.
End of dream
I woke up, still in the bed from my room in the Sakakis' house. It was 6:30 AM. Well, the hour where I usually wake up. I rubbed my eyes as I went to the bathroom and wash my face.
''You miss me so much, guys.'' I thought.
''Got another dream ?'' Junk Warrior appeared at my right.
''Yeah. More like a flashback from the past. It was when I, Helena and James learned that the orphanage will close up. We decided to become vagabonds so we could still be together.''
''Strong friendship you had with your friends, huh ?.'' He commented.
''Yeah.'' I added, before discussing on a more important topic. ''Hey, do you know what was that last night ? A huge earthquake woke up almost all Maiami City so maybe you know what was that ?''
''Nope, sorry. Maybe you should check the informations on TV concerning that.''
I sighed. I prepared breakfast as both Yuya and his mother gently woke up and we ate it together.
Yuya and I were before TV as we waited the news at 9:00 AM. Yuya was texting Yuzu at the same time, as alarmed as we were last night. As the news passed, we were both eagerly waiting both to our shock, they didn't cover the fact about the earthquake at all.
''What ?'' Yuya exclaimed. ''They didn't talk about the earthquake ?''
''Which earthquake ?'' Yoko joined the conversation, perplexed.
''You know. The earthquake at the middle of last night that woke us up.'' Yuya explained but his mother looked like she absolutely didn't know what he was referring to.
''What are you talking about ? There weren't any earthquakes this night as long as I know.'' Yoko said.
This baffled both I and Yuya as we looked at each other.
''But you were with…!''
Yuya began to talk but I placed my hand on his shoulder to make him sign to stop.
''No, there wasn't anything last night.''
Yuya looked at me with an incredulous look.
''Well, okay if you say so...'' Yoko finished as she went back to the kitchen.
Before Yuya could ask me why I did that, I told him : ''Apparently, for some reason, she doesn't remember it. But I don't know why.''
''How is that possible to forget something like that in just one night ?!'' He whispered.
''Beats me. And it isn't on the news neither. I don't know what that means, but it can't be good.''
Yuya then received a message from Yuzu. She apparently was as shocked as us which she saw that nothing talked about the earthquake. Her father was perfectly awake last night due to that, and doesn't seem to remember it.
''Neither Principal Hiragi remembers it ?'' Yuya exclaimed.
''Okay, now it's really weird.'' I commented.
With Yuya, we got in the neighborhood to see if anyone remembered what happened last night but they all looked at us like crazy guys. Eventually, we decided to stop, since no one seemed to be useful on that topic as we have now returned to the house.
''It's not just your mother and Yuzu's father, but it seems all of Maiami City can't remember it.'' I told Yuya.
''But then, how comes you, me and Yuzu, are the only ones that didn't got amnesic ?'' Yuya asked, really frustrated.
''I don't know. And I don't feel good about this neither.'' I honestly told Yuya.
We sat like that on the sofa for a moment.
''Then what to do now ?'' He asked, mood down.
''Isn't your third qualification match today ?'' I said.
He then got alarmed and panicked. ''Yeah, that's right ! It's today ! How could I forgot ?!''
He rushed outside the house as he told me : ''See you later !''
As he closed the door, I then got a message from Yuzu which said : ''Can you come please ? I need help for something.''
I then texted back : ''I'm coming.''
I was then the next one to leave the house as I closed the door behind me.
On my path, I kept thinking about this incident. ''An earthquake and only three of us can remember it. What is going on here ?''
With the Dark Duelist
Yuto was hiding in a hallway from the sights of Maiami City. Something was in his mind which was bothering him.
''What was that last night ?''
Flashback
Yuto was there wandering in the dark. That was until he heard a crash.
BOOM !
He was alarmed by that as he fell on the ground due to the impact.
''What the hell was that ?!'' He wondered as he got up, looking in the direction where the crash took place.
Soon after a huge shock wave came in his direction, he used his arm to shield himself. However, the card of Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon in his Extra Deck was glowing as it created a barrier that protected Yuto. As the shock wave disappeared, so was the barrier before Yuto took off his arm from his eyes, still bewildered by what happened.
''Very strange things happen in this Dimension.'' He commented.
End of flashback
''What the hell was that ?'' Yuto thought of what happened last night, before he decides to go finding his best friend. ''I should try to find Shun, maybe he knows what the hell was that last night.''
However, before he knows it, a figure bumped into him, pushing him a few meters away on the hallway.
''What the…?'' Yuto muttered before he checks out who has entered in collision with him.
Before him was a figure which was slightly smaller than him. His face was half covered due to him wearing helmet with white on the superior part and green on the sides and a red visor, though a long red hair could still be seen. Yuto could see that the guy in front has an ''Infinity'' symbol covering his left eye, while his uncovered right eye was green. He was wearing a white and blue outfit with blue shoes and was standing on a white robotic skateboard with a sadistic expression on his face. Yuto could see something behind his back but wasn't really sure of what it was.
''Hahahaha ! It looks like I finally found the Xyz scum I was looking for !'' The new individual exclaimed as Yuto got up, preparing to defend himself.
''Who are you ?! Are you with Academia ?''
In response, the new individual just exploded in laughter. ''HAHAHAHA ! You really think I am with those pathetic losers ? This is the best !''
Yuto was confused. This new person called him an Xyz scum, yet he was laughing at him for thinking he is from Academia. While he admit that the behavior of this guy was crazy similar to someone from Academia, someone from there would never dare to insult their home, even a psy wouldn't do this.
''If you aren't with them then who are you ?'' He asked, hoping for an answer.
''You will have to discover this by yourself.'' He simply responded as he took something behind his back, which was a Duel Disk with a blue screens.
''What is that Duel Disk ? I never saw one like that before...'' Yuto thought, surprised by the look of this Duel Disk. Even so, he regained his composure and activated his own Disk.
''Finally, I will get to exterminate one piece of this wretched Demon Duelist.'' The red haired Duelist thought sadistically, as both he and Yuto shouted :
DUEL !
Yuto : 4000 LP Hand : 5
vs
Unknown : 4000 LP Hand : 5
''I shall go first !'' The red-haired guy exclaimed. ''I Summon Sky Core !''
A small and blue colored reactor core with red markings on it appeared on the field.
(Sky Core : Level 1/0 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
''I Set two cards. My turn is over ! Yours now ! Hahaha !'' The mysterious Duelist said, placing two cards in his backrow.
''He Summoned a Monster with no ATK points in Attack Position…'' Yuto analyzed. ''What kind of strategy is that ?''
''My turn !'' Yuto drew his card. ''I Summon Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves !''
A legless Monster with just a chest plate and a huge gloved came to life.
(Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves : Level 3/1000 ATK/500 DEF/Warrior/DARK)
Yuto then showed a card. ''Since I have a Level 3 Phantom Knights Monster on my field, I can Special Summon this card from my hand ! Show yourself, Phantom Knights Silent Boots !''
This time, a Monster without arms with dark brown cloak and boots appeared.
(Phantom Knights Silent Boots : Level 3/200 ATK/1200 DEF/Warrior/DARK)
''I Overlay my Level 3 Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves and Silent Boots !''
Yuto immediately build the Overlay Network which the two Phantom Knights joined.
''Souls of knights who fell on the battlefield. Revive here and now, and become the light that breaks the darkness ! Xyz Summon ! Appear now ! Rank 3 ! Phantom Knights Break Sword !''
A Monster mounting an horse, representative of the headless horseman, came forth.
(Phantom Knights Break Sword : Rank 3/2000 ATK/1000 DEF/Warrior/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 2)
At seeing an Xyz Summon already, the new opponent of Yuto slightly chuckled to himself.
''When Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves is used to Xyz Summon a Monster, it will raises its ATK by 1000 !''
(Phantom Knights Break Sword : 2000-3000 ATK)
''Battle ! Phantom Knights Break Sword attacks Sky Core !''
Break Sword rushed with his sword ready to strike. However, at this moment, his opponent revealed one of his Set cards.
''Trap activate ! Twin Vortex ! When my opponent declares an attack, I destroy one Monster on my field as well as one on my opponent's field !''
Two lightnings were shot from the Trap, which pulverized Break Sword as well as its attack target.
''Tch.'' Yuto cursed. ''However, when Phantom Knights Break Sword leaves the field, I can Special Summon the Monsters that were still attached to it from my Graveyard, and they become Level 4! Revive ! Ragged Gloves and Silent Boots !''
The two Phantom Knights revived from the Graveyard in Defense Position and they got their Level increased as well.
(Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves : 500 DEF/Level 34)
(Phantom Knights Silent Boots : 1200 DEF/Level 34)
''Did he play that Monster just to activate that Trap ? However, now I have two Monsters on my field andhe has none...''
''HAHAHAHA !'' The red haired guy couldn't hide his laughter which infuriated Yuto, snapping him out his thought.
''What's so funny ?'' He yelled in anger.
''Sky Core's effect activates !'' He ignored Yuto's question. ''When this Monster is destroyed by the effect of a card, I can destroy every Monster on my field ! Then from my hand, Deck or Graveyard, I Special Summon...''
A series of Five Monster cards suddenly appeared on Yuto's opponent side of the field before they began to take shape.
''Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity ! Skiel Top ! Skiel Attack ! Skiel Guard ! And Skiel Carrier !''
The Monster cards appeared, representing five blue mechanical Monsters.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : Level 1/0 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Skiel Top : Level 1/600 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Skiel Attack : Level 1/1000 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Skiel Guard : Level 1/200 ATK/300 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Skiel Carrier : Level 1/400 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
''You instantly Summoned five Monsters ?!'' Yuto got shocked, while his opponent only laughed at his reaction.
''Hahaha ! The worst has yet to come, I am afraid for you !'' He then lifted his arm towards his new Monsters. ''Join together ! Machine Emperor Skiel !''
The five Monsters combined together as they now formed a single Monster. It was a now giant blue robot bird with an Infinity symbol on its chest as a pulsating core inside of it.
''What...'' Yuto stuttered in shock at the sight of the new creature before him. ''...the hell is that Monster ?!''
''Hahahaha !'' To the one with the newly Summoned machine, Yuto's reaction was priceless. ''You are about to see your worst nightmare, Xyz scum !'' He then pointed at his emperor. ''Machine Emperor Skiel gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all its parts ! In exchange, only itself can attack !''
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 0-600-1600-1800-2200 ATK)
''A Monster made of five cards...'' Yuto commented. ''Just who is this guy ?''
''It's still your turn !'' The owner of the ''Machine Emperor'' pointed out. ''So what will you do now ?''
''I could Summon Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon right now. It's ATK points are higher than this over-sized robot bird.'' Yuto tried to think of what to do. ''However, something tells me that this Monster made of five cards must not be underestimated. I think it's for the best if I go for defense right now. There's nothing that tells me that he won't find a way to overpower Dark Rebellion on next turn. I have two Monsters to defend myself with and his ''Machine Emperor'' can only attack once if he says that his other Monsters can't attack. I Set three cards and end my turn !''
''My turn !'' He drew his card with a maniacal face. ''Skiel Attack's effect activates !''
''What ?'' Yuto said surprised. ''Those parts also have effects ?''
''Once per turn, I can deal 800 points of damage to my opponent !''
Skiel pointed a cannon from its chest to Yuto, which fired a blast that made him back a few feet away.
Yuto : 4000-3200 LP Hand : 1
''During the turn I use this effect, I am forbidden from attacking.'' He explained the restriction on his part's effect. ''I end my turn !''
''My turn ! Draw ! I Overlay my Level 4 Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves and Silent Boots !''
Yuto didn't waste anymore time as he overlaid his two Monsters.
''Formed from pitch black darkness, to fight those foolish enough to oppose it with its treacherous fangs ! Now, descend ! Xyz Summon ! Rank 4 ! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon !''
The black and purple dragon appeared on the field.
(Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon : Rank 4/2500 ATK/2000 DEF/Dragon/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 2)
Upon seeing it, the new individual's expression change to one of distaste. ''Tsss… here is that cursed Dragon.'' He hissed, which was unheard by Yuto.
''Targeting Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, I activate the Spell : Imperial Xyz Dragon's Wrath ! Until the End Phase, I can select one DARK Xyz Dragon-Type Monster on my field and one other Monster on the field and treat it as a Monster with one Level higher than the targeted Xyz Monster's Rank ! As such, I treat Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity as a Level 5 Monster !''
Machine Emperor Skiel got surrounded by dark energy as its Level got increased.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : Level 1 5)
''Now that your Monster is Level 5, I can activate Dark Rebellion's effect ! By detaching an Overlay Unit, your Monster's ATK is halved and this same amount is added to Dark Rebellion's own ATK until the End Phase ! Treason Discharge !''
A discharge of electricity was launched from Dark Rebellion's wings that struck Skiel.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2200-1100 ATK)
(Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon : 2500-3600 ATK)
''Battle ! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon attacks Machine Emperor Skiel ! Lightning Disobey of Rebellion !''
The black dragon jumped at the blue robot, preparing to slash it into pieces.
''Skiel Guard Monster's effect activates ! Once per turn, I can negate my opponent's attack !''
Upon his words, a shield appeared before Skiel, stopping Dark Rebellion in his course.
''What ?'' Yuto stated. ''In this case, I end my turn. During this End Phase, Dark Rebellion's effect ends.''
(Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon : 3600-2500 ATK)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 1100-2200 ATK)
''My turn ! Draw ! Trap activate ! Bomb Blast ! During my turn, I can destroy up to three Machine type Monsters on my field that haven't battled and deal you 400 points of damage for every Monster destroyed by this effect ! I destroy Skiel Attack !''
Machine Emperor Skiel approached Yuto as its 'Attack' part detonated, making Yuto wince in pain.
Yuto : 3200-2800 LP Hand : 1
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2200-1200 ATK)
''Following, I Summon Skiel Attack 3 !''
A cannon with dragonfly wings appeared, attaching itself to the body where the missing part of the Machine Emperor was.
(Skiel Attack 3 : Level 3/1200 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 1200-2400 ATK)
''He...upgraded his part ?'' Yuto muttered. ''This is worse than I imagined. If those parts have upgrades, then they must also have better effects and he can increase his robot's ATK at will. Still, it doesn't have enough ATK to beat Dark Rebellion...''
''Do you now see the power of my Machine Emperor ?'' He said, venting his Monster's potential. ''Being a creature made of five Monsters, each of the parts compensate for each other to create an immortal being ! However, the true terror starts here !''
''What do you want from me ? If you aren't with Academia, then who are you ?'' Yuto shouted to the guy, wanting an answer.
''Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand.'' Was his answer. ''But to give you a brief answer, I'm here to get rid of useless things in this world.''
''Useless things ?'' Yuto repeated.
''That's right ! Xyz Monsters and other Extra Deck Monsters are a perfect example for that ! They represent the humanity's greediness and foolishness ! We don't need things like that in this world ! They need to be eradicated It's now time you face the true power of my Xyz Killer !'' He pointed his finger at Yuto.
''Xyz...Killer ?'' Yuto repeated the last words, feeling now completely uneasy.
''I activate Machine Emperor Skiel's effect !''
At his words, wires were shot out of Machine Emperor Skiel's chest which were now bounded to Yuto's dragon.
''Dark Rebellion !'' Yuto exclaimed as he watched in horror Dark Rebellion getting sucked by the blue mechanical bird's chest.
''Machine Emperor Skiel, once per turn, can absorb an Xyz Monster on my opponent's field !'' The owner of the Machine Emperor declared with a sadistic grin.
''It absorbs Xyz Monsters ?!'' Yuto couldn't believe what this ''Machine Emperor'' was capable of.
Dark Rebellion then was transformed into a ball of energy that was now entirely sucked by the blue robot chest.
''That's not all ! The original ATK of the Xyz Monster that Machine Emperor Skiel just absorbed is added to its own ATK !'' He explained to the Dark Duelist as Skiel gained a severe increase in power.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2400-4900 ATK)
''4900 ATK !'' Yuto stated in shock.
''Oh, it's even worse than that.'' He confessed. ''Skiel Carrier's effect ! As long as Machine Emperor Skiel has an Xyz Monster equipped to itself, the former gains 300 ATK for each Xyz Material that was sent to the Graveyard the moment your Monster got absorbed !''
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 4900-5200 ATK)
Yuto was just bewildered by the amount of power the blue robot bird now had.
''I thought you would have been a more interesting challenge. However, sometimes reality is disappointing.'' He pouted, before regaining his maniac expression. ''It's now time to end this !''
''But at this moment, I activate a Quick-Play Spell : Emergency Provisions ! I can send any numbers of Spell/Trap on my field to the Graveyard and gain 1000 LP for each of them ! I send both of my Set cards to the Graveyard !''
The two remaining cards on Yuto's field were disintegrated, letting him regain some Life Points.
Yuto : 2800-4800 LP Hand : 1
''Hahahaha ! So what ? Machine Emperor Skiel has still enough ATK to finish you ! A desperate move won't help you !'' He taunted Yuto. ''In any case, battle ! Machine Emperor Skiel attacks you directly !''
Skiel's cannon was locked in Yuto, preparing to unleash a blast.
''However, I can activate the effect of Phantom Knights Shadow Veil in my Graveyard ! If my opponent declares a Direct Attack while this card in my Graveyard, I can Special Summon as many copies of this card from my Graveyard as Normal Monsters !''
Yuto took two copies of Shadow Veil before placing them in Defense Position.
(2x Phantom Knights Shadow Veil : Level 4/0 ATK/300 DEF/Warrior/DARK)
The red haired Duelist only grunted in annoyance. ''Then I will take down one of those Shadow Veils !''
Skiel's cannon was then redirected and fired to one of the Phantom Knight Shadow Veil card, which was then reduced to atoms.
''When they are Summoned this way, they are removed from play when they are supposed to go to the Graveyard.'' Yuto explained.
''So those were the cards that you sent to the Graveyard with Emergency Provision ? Gaining Life Points and shield Monsters at the same time, huh ? Not half bad, but if you don't have anything else to counterattack my Emperor with besides Xyz Monsters then you clearly have no chances of winning.'' The red haired guy said. ''I Set one card. Turn end !''
''My turn !'' Yuto then examined his hand after drawing.
''This robot absorbs Xyz Monsters, which are ironically my only options to beat this guy. What should I do ?'' He thought in frustration on how to beat the robot in front of him. ''This robot can only attack once per turn, however, the effect of his Skiel Attack part dealt me 800 points of damage earlier. ?''
''I Set one Monster and end my turn.'' A reversed card on the Monster Zone appeared
''Your shield Monsters won't help you at all !'' He drew his card. ''I activate Skiel Attack 3's effect ! I can halve the ATK of a Monster in my Monster in order to give it the ability to Direct Attack this turn !''
''What ?!'' Yuto exclaimed in shock.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5200-2600 ATK)
''Go, Machine Emperor Skiel !''
Skiel's cannon launched a beam of energy at Yuto, which send him flying several meters from the floor as he screamed in pain.
Yuto : 4800-2200 LP Hand : 1
''Hahahahaha ! Not so tough now, are we ?'' He mocked Yuto. ''I Set one card and end my turn.''
Yuto held himself to a dumpster to get him as he dusted himself.
''My turn !''
''Spell activate : Phantom Knights' Booty ! If there is more Monsters on my opponent's field than mine, I can remove from play a Phantom Knights Xyz Monster from my Graveyard in order draw two cards ! I remove Break Sword from the game !''
Yuto removed the headless horseman from his Graveyard as he now had two new cards in his hand.
''Yosh. Come forth, Phantom Knights Cloven Helm !''
A ghost with only a broken helmet and gloves was flipped up.
(Phantom Knights Cloven Helm : Level 4/1500 ATK/500 DEF/Warrior/DARK)
''I also Summon Phantom Knights Fragile Armor !''
A headless warrior with no head a half broken armor appeared.
(Phantom Knights Fragile Armor : Level 4/1000 ATK/2000 DEF/Warrior/DARK)
''I Overlay my Level 4 Phantom Knights Shadow Veil, Cloven Helm and Fragile Armor !''
The three Phantom Knights turned into energy as they joined the portal.
''From the ancientest battles, awake from the dead and sharp your arrows on the enemy ! Xyz Summon ! Rank 4, Phantom Knights Silent Bow !''
A black warrior with a hood holding a bow and wearing a bag with arrows whose tips were dead skulls.
(Phantom Knights Silent Bow : Rank 4/2600 ATK/1700 DEF/Warrior/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 3)
''HAHAHAHA ! Did you seriously pull of a Xyz Summon even though you should have been aware of my Machine Emperor's effect by now ?'' He taunted as he laughed like a maniac.
Yuto ignored it. ''Silent Bow's effect activates ! Once per turn, I can detach one Overlay to destroy one card on the field and inflict 1000 points of damage to you ! I chose to destroy Machine Emperor Skiel !''
The new Xyz Phantom Knights fired an arrow which was surrounded with blue energy and headed against the blue mechanical bird.
''That won't work !'' Yuto's opponent interjected. ''Skiel Top's effect ! Once per turn, I can negate the activation of the effect of an Xyz Monster that requires to detach Overlay Units.''
Machine Emperor Skiel's head emitted some sound waves that protected itself from Silent Bow's arrow.
Yuto grunted in dissatisfaction before he got to plan B. ''In this case, I activate the Equip Spell : Phantom Knights' Shattered Weapon and equip it to Silent Archer ! Now battle, Phantom Knights Silent Bow attacks Skiel Guard !''
The Phantom Knight shoot a series of three arrows.
''You fool ! Did you forget that Machine Emperor Skiel can negate your attack once per turn ?'' He insulted Yuto as he raised his arm. ''Skiel Guard's effect ! Silent Archer's attack is negated !'' He announced as a shield blocked the arrows.
''That's what I expected you to do.'' Yuto said. ''Due to the Equip Spell : Phantom Knights Shattered Weapon's effect, the Equipped Monster can attack twice per Battle Phase ! And if it attacks a second time using this effect, I can destroy one card my opponent controls at the end of the Damage Step !''
''What ?'' The Machine Emperor wielder exclaimed in shock.
''Go, Silent Bow ! Destroy Skiel Top'' He ordered his Monster to decapitate the robot.
''I won't let you ! Trap activate : Sky C3 !'' A Trap lifted itself as the wings of Machine Emperor were disintegrated as its owner took a card from his Deck.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5200-4800-4500 ATK)
''I send the Skiel Carrier on my field to the Graveyard to Special Summon this card from my hand, Deck or Graveyard ! Come forth, Skiel Carrier 3 !''
A new pair of wings appeared, bigger this time. They attached themselves where the previous wings were.
(Skiel Carrier 3 : Level 3/600 ATK/200 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 4500-5100 ATK)
''Like the previous part, Skiel Carrier 3 increases Machine Emperor Skiel's ATK by 300 for each Overlay Unit your Xyz Monster had before it got absorbed.'' He stated.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5100-5400 ATK)
''It doesn't change anything ! Silent Bow will still attack Skiel Top !'' Yuto stated.
''But now, I activate Skiel Carrier 3's effect ! Like Skiel Guard, I can negate your attack once per turn !''
The arrow coming from the Phantom Knight archer was deflected.
''It's a joke !'' Yuto yelled in disbelief. ''This guy has counters for everything I have ! How can I beat him ?''
''Do you now see how futile it is to fight my Machine Emperor ? Hahahaha !''
''Turn end...'' He said, feeling very uncertain about his chances of beating the robot.
''My turn !'' The child exclaimed as he drew his card. ''Machine Emperor Skiel's effect activates ! Your Xyz Monster is mine !''
Machine Emperor Skiel shoot another series of wires from its chest that were about to restrain the Phantom Knights Xyz Monster on Yuto's field.
''I release Silent Bow's effect in order to activate its last effect !'' Yuto declared as his Monster vanished just before it got caught by the blue robot. ''I target one Phantom Knights Monsters in my Graveyard for each Overlay Unit Silent Bow had and Special Summon them in Defense Position ! Come forth, Ragged Gloves ! Silent Boots !''
The Phantom Knights that created Break Sword reappeared.
(Phantom Knights Ragged Gloves : Level 3/500 DEF)
(Phantom Knights Silent : Level 3/1200 DEF)
''Then I gain 500 LP for each Special Summoned Phantom Knights !''
Yuto : 2200-3200 LP Hand : 0
''So you avoided it huh ?'' He took an annoyed expression. ''I activate Skiel Attack 3's effect to halve Machine Emperor Skiel's ATK and attack you directly !''
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5400 ATK-2700 ATK)
''Go ! Machine Emperor Skiel !''
The robotic emperor shoot another stream of energy, depleting most of Yuto's Life.
''AHHHH !''
Yuto : 3200-500 LP Hand : 1
''Hahahahaha ! It's almost over for you ! You only have one card in hand and those two Monsters won't help facing my Machine Emperor's power ! '' I Set two cards and end my turn !''
Yuto recovered from the pain as he looked back at the child in front of him with an enraged look.
''Yuto !''
Yuto gasped in shock as he recognized the voice. Coming from the top of a building, a figure with a blue mantel, green hair and yellow eyes jumped in front of him, looking fiercely at the opponent of Yuto.
''Shun !'' Yuto exclaimed.
''Great. An annoyance in my way.'' The owner of the Machine Emperor grunted.
''Yuto ? Who is this guy ? Another Academia agent ?'' He asked with anger with his voice.
''That's what I thought at first, but the way he mocks it clearly demonstrates that not. However, he isn't friendly neither.'' Yuto explained.
Shun got skeptical as he looked back at the robot. ''What kind of Monster is that ?'' He wondered. ''I will ask questions later.'' He then activated his Duel Disk as he joined the Duel Mode.
''Duel Mode : Standby.''
Shun : 4000 LP Hand : 5
''Pfff. Fine. If you wish to get crushed along with your friend, who am I to refuse it ?''
Shun ignored it as he watched his opponent's field and got shocked at what he saw.
''A Monster made of five cards ?!'' And one detail also trouble him''Also, Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon is in his Spell/Trap Zone ?!''
''Careful Shun !'' The latter got warned by Yuto. ''Do not underestimate this guy. His robot can absorb Xyz Monsters !''
This news shocked Shun. ''Absorb Xyz Monsters ?!''
''So what will you do ?'' The Machine wielder asked.
Shun examined his hand and come to think of a strategy. ''My turn !'' Shun drew his card. ''I Summon Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius !''
A green and black mechanical bird appeared.
(Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius : Level 4/1300 ATK/1600 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''If this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I can Special Summon another copy of this card from my hand ! I Special Summon another Vanishing Lanius !''
A second Vanishing Lanius appeared.
(Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius # 2 : Level 4/1300 ATK/1600 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''Then, as I have a Vanishing Lanius on my field, I can Special Summon Raid Raptors – Fuzzy Lanius from my hand !''
A blue and purple bird appeared.
(Raid Raptors - Fuzzy Lanius : Level 4/500 ATK/1500 DEF/Winged-Beast/DARK)
''He has three Level 4 Monsters...'' Yuto commented. ''But Shun, he can capture your Xyz Monster with his robot's effect. Do you really want to do this ?''
''I Overlay my two Level 4 Vanishing Lanius and my Level 4 Fuzzy Lanius !''
The three birds turned into dark energy that joined the Overlay Network.
''Obscured falcon ! From adversity, raise your sharpened claws ! Spread your wings of rebellion ! Xyz Summon ! Come forth ! Rank 4 ! Raid Raptors – Rise Falcon !''
Shun's Ace Monster appeared as it made a ear-piercing cry on the field.
(Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon : Rank 4/100 ATK/2000 DEF/Winged-Beast/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 3)
''Hahahaha ! Didn't your friend just told you that Xyz Monsters don't work against Skiel ? I guess that using birds suits you with your tiny brain !''
Shun ignored his insult as an Overlay Unit disappeared from Rise Falcon. ''I activate Rise Falcon's effect ! By using one Overlay Unit, I can make this card gain ATK equal to your Special Summoned Monsters' ATK !''
''Oh no, you won't !'' The Machine wielder exclaimed. ''Skiel Top's effect ! Once per turn, it negates the activation and effect of an Xyz Monster that requires it to detach an Overlay Unit !''
Machine Emperor Skiel's head emitted some sound waves that negated Rise Falcon's effect.
''What ?'' Shun got taken aback. ''Okay, let's try something new. I send the Rank-Up Magic Raid Force from my hand to the Graveyard and take my Rise Falcon and Overlay !''
Rise Falcon was surrounded by a huge circle of flames.
''Prideful falcon, from the blood of ancient heroes, rise and tear all our enemies apart ! Xyz Summon ! Come forth, Rank 6 ! Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon – Airraid !''
A Monster resembling Revolution Falcon but with bigger and shinier wings appeared.
(Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon – Airraid : Rank 6/2000 ATK/3000 DEF/Winged-Beast/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 3)
''You have a second version of Revolution Falcon, Shun ?'' Yuto asked.
''What ? How did you do that ?'' The owner of the Machine Emperor got shocked at how Shun Summoned his new falcon.
''Raid Raptors – Revolution Falcon – Airraid can be Xyz Summoned by sending one Rank-Up Magic from my hand to the Graveyard and using a Rank 5 or lower Raid Raptors Monster as Material.'' Shun explained how he Summoned his new falcon. ''When this card is Xyz Summoned, I can destroy one Monster my opponent controls ! And it was face-up, you take damage equal to its ATK !''
Revolution Falcon – Airraid hovered Skiel and prepared to launch a huge missile.
''Yosh ! If he takes this effect, we will win !'' Yuto exclaimed.
''Did you really thought I would be taken down by this ?'' The child asked with a condescending tone. ''Trap activate ! Convert Ghost ! When my Monster is targeted by a card effect, I can switch the target to another appropriate Monster in my Graveyard by treating it as a face-up Monster on my field ! I switch the target to the Skiel Carrier in my Graveyard !''
''Switching the target to a Monster in the Graveyard ?!'' Shun exclaimed in shock.
Skiel Carrier emerged from the Graveyard as it took the missile instead of the Machine Emperor.
Unknown : 4000-3600 LP Hand : 2
''Also, Convert Ghost is re-Set instead of going to the Graveyard.'' He said with a smug expression as he dusted himself from the bit of damage he took.
Shun grunted in anger as all his attempts were in vain. ''I activate the Continuous Spell : Raptor's Intercept Formation ! Once per turn, when my Raid Raptors Monster is attacked, I can switch its current ATK and DEF until the end of the Damage Step. Also, once per turn, a card or effect that targets an Xyz Summoned Raid Raptors can be negated !''
''With that, Revolution Falcon – Airraid can avoid Skiel's effect. However, the Xyz Monsters of your comrade won't be so lucky.'' The guy with the blue robot said.
''Yuto, do you think you can handle this ?'' Shun said to his comrade.
''I will try my best.'' He responded.
Shun nodded. ''Turn end.''
''At this moment, I activate the Trap : Sky T3 !''
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5400-4800 ATK)
''I send Skiel Top to the Graveyard and Special Summon this card from my hand, Deck or Graveyard ! Come forth, Skiel Top 3 !''
The head of the Machine Emperor vanished. It was now replaced by a piece with two heads.
(Skiel Top 3 : Level 3/700 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 4800-5500 ATK)
''He can replace his parts with anothers ?'' Shun asked.
''Yeah. I got the bad experience with that.'' Yuto confirmed as he looked at his Deck.
''Come on, I need a good draw !'' Yuto closed his eyes as he drew. He opened his eyes and smiled at the card he drew.
''Yosh ! I activate a Quick-Play Spell : Cyclone ! It destroys one Spell or Trap card on the field !'' He pointed at his opponent's field. ''I destroy the absorbed Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon on your field !''
''What ?'' He exclaimed in shock as Dark Rebellion was ejected from the Machine before getting destroyed.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 5500-3000-2700 ATK)
''Yosh ! His over-sized robot lost ATK !'' Shun exclaimed.
''Next I activate the effect of Imperial Dragon's Wrath in my Graveyard ! If my DARK Xyz Dragon-type Monster is in my Graveyard, I can Special Summon it by attaching this card to itself. However, it is removed from play when it will go to the Graveyard ! Revive, Dark Rebellion !''
The black dragon reappeared with all its glory.
(Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon : 2500 ATK)
''Next I activate the Rank-Up-Magic Phantom Knights Launch ! I use Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon to Xyz Summon a Monster with one Rank higher !''
Dark Rebellion was surrounded by darkness as it was starting to evolve.
''From the depth of purgatory, dedicate to the unsinking souls your song of rebellion ! Appear and echo forevermore ! Rank-Up Xyz Change ! Appear, Rank 5 ! Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon !''
A new dragon that represented a bigger version of Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon with an armor made of bones.
(Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon : Rank 5/3000 ATK/2500 DEF/Dragon/Xyz/DARK/ORU : 3)
''That's also a new one.'' Shun commented. ''And since when Yuto had Rank-Ups in his Deck ?''
''Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon's effect activates ! By detaching an Overlay Unit, it reduces the opponent's Level 5 or higher Monster to 0, then Dark Requiem gains the ATK your Monster had ! Requiem Salvation !''
Dark Requiem prepared to shoot black limbs at the Emperor.
''Skiel Top 3's effect activates ! Once per turn, I negate an Xyz Monster's effect and destroy it !''
Skiel's double head created deadly sound waves that were about to annihilate the new Xyz dragon.
''I detach one Overlay Unit from Dark Requiem in order to activate its other effect ! I Special Summon the Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon from my Graveyard along with negating your Monster's destruction effect !''
Upon Yuto's words, Dark Rebellion emerged from the Graveyard as the sound waves disappeared.
''Tsssk.'' He cursed.
''Now that your part's effect is negated Dark Requiem's effect continues !''
Machine Emperor Skiel was tied by black limbs as all its power got drained.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2700-0 ATK)
(Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon : 3000-5700 ATK)
''Next I activate a Spell from my hand, Xyz Drain ! I release one Xyz Monster on the field to negate the effects of all my opponent's Monsters with lower ATK than the released Monster until the End Phase ! As such, all your Monster lose their effects !''
''No way !''
Dark Rebellion got engulfed in shadow as Skiel and its parts got separated.
''Now without their effects, your robot is nothing ! Battle ! Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon attacks Machine Emperor Skiel ! Disaster Disobey of Rebellion !''
Dark Requiem flied high in the air, creating a replica of christian church with its wings before it rushed to the robot.
''I won't allow that ! Trap activate ! Explosive Evasion ! I destroy one Monster on my field to end the Battle Phase ! I destroy Skiel Guard !''
Another part of the Machine Emperor blew up as Dark Requiem missed its target.
''Kso !'' Yuto cursed. ''I've nothing to defend myself next turn and his Machine Emperor will regain all its power…Turn end...'' Yuto said, not knowing what to do.
''Yuto...'' Shun looked in concern.
''At this moment, Xyz Drain's effect ends and Machine Emperor Skiel recombines !'' He announced as his Monsters regathered together with just the Guard part missing.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 0-2500 ATK)
''I've grown tired of this. Your time is up ! My turn !'' He looked at the card he drew. ''I Summon Skiel Guard 3 !''
A part with three shield on it appeared before joining the Machine Emperor's body.
(Skiel Guard 3 : Level 3/300 ATK/400 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2500-2800ATK)
He then showed two cards in his hand. ''I can Special Summon those cards by releasing Skiel Top 7 and Skiel Attack 3 respectively !''
The heads and dragonfly cannons disappeared as they were replaced with others.
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 2800-2100-900 ATK)
''Show yourself, Skiel Top 5 ! Skiel Attack 5 !''
A three heads robotic heads with a bigger dragonfly cannon joined the body.
(Skiel Top 5 : Level 5/800 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Skiel Attack 5 : Level 5/1400 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND)
(Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : 900-1700-3100 ATK)
''Oh oh, I don't like this...'' Yuto reacted upon seeing the new parts.
''Hahahaha ! It's over ! I activate Machine Empe...''
''Lucciano !'' A voice telepathically called the red haired guy.
Surprised, he answered. ''What do you want, Jose ? I'm busy.''
''What are you doing ?!'' ''Jose'' asked him in disbelief.
''Making a little rampage with my new card, don't tell you already forgot...'' Lucciano answered with a bored tone.
''I thought you would have tested your card on the people of Xyz Dimension, not on the two fugitive that are in Standard !'' Jose spat.
''Hey ! I was only going to attack the one with that cursed Xyz Dragon ! I didn't thought the guy mourning for his little sister would find him ! And for my defense, I am going to win !'' Lucciano defended himself.
''You must return right now ! What if Fuji Yusei nor the other fragment of that Devil Duelist or that foolish girl find you ?! They must not be aware of our existence ! You already gone too far by attacking the Xyz fragment !''
''Don't tell me what to do ! I'm about to kill that wrenched boy ! For the other guy, we can just wipe out his memory and everything is fine !''
''Do not disregard the plans of God.'' A voice, sounding like a young adult one, joined the conversation. ''He clearly ordered us to do nothing in Standard until he says otherwise.''
''Roh ! Don't act like you wouldn't have done the same thing if you were me, Placido ! If you had your card right now, you would have already jumped at Fuji Yusei's neck !''
''Lucciano ! Do you want our plan to miserably fail just because of your reckless acts ?!'' Jose was 'yelling' ''Get back right now or I'll take away your Deck !''
''Rah, fine ! I'll get back !'' He whined. He deactivated his Duel Disk and dismounted his skate before opening a portal.
''HEY ! Where are you going !'' Shun yelled, wanting answers.
''I will let you live, for now.'' Lucciano said from behind. ''Let's just say I have better things to do.''
He mounted his skate again as the portal closed after he passes through it.
Yuto and Shun were still in shock of what had happened, until Shun broke the silence.
''Yuto. Who the hell was he ?! If he is not from Academia, why did he attacked you ?'' Shun asked his friend.
Unfortunately, Yuto couldn't give him much answers, still shocked by everything that went on.
''I don't know. But one thing is certain : he is dangerous.''
Back with Yusei
I still tried to figure out what in the world was going on. A crash on the middle of the night and nobody remembers it. Even LDS didn't seem to know anything about it. Just what the hell is going on ?!
''Yusei, are going to help me or not ?''
I was so deep in my thoughts that I forgot I accompanied Yuzu, who was looking at me with an eyebrow raised, to the harbor where she 'left' her Fusion card.
''Oh sorry. Just thinking about last night.'' I said, looking down.
Yuzu quickly gained the same expression as me. ''I know what you feel. Like things weren't already so messed up, last night was an earthquake that no one seems to remember ! How can you forgot something like that in just one night ?!'' She yelled in frustration, in the verge of tears of everything that happened so far. Unexpectedly, I hugged her tightly, trying to reassure her. Instinctively, she hugged back and cried onto my shoulder. It had been very confusing for her so far, so I let her like this for a moment.
Then suddenly, Yuzu's phone rang. She answers it :
''Hello ?''
''YUZU ! Where are you and what are you doing ?!''
The one who called appeared to be a not very happy Sora.
''Wh-What you ask me...'' She said with an awkward smile.
''I'm about to have my sixth win to enter the Junior Youth Championship today, so you need to be here to see it !''
''Yeah, but...''
''No buts ! Hurry up and get over there !''
''All right !'' She said with a troubled expression as she ended the call. ''Looks like our research will be delayed. Do you want to come with me see Sora's sixth match ?''
''As much as I want to, I would also like to see Yuya's third qualification match which takes place as we speak.'' I answered.
''Oh, okay then. See you later then, I might also come.''
We both nodded as we went our separate ways.
Later
I arrived at Unno-Fortune Telling School where Yuya had his Duel with Mieru where I joined the three kids. I didn't miss a lot of the Duel. I must have arrived at the third turn of the Duel after Yuya passed the second because he had a second hand.
Eventually, he managed to draw the card he needed to Set his Pendulum Scale and Pendulum Scale to Pendulum Summon five Monsters but Mieru countered it with her Holy Prediction Princess Tarotrei with Petal Elf and Ouija Morrigan combo to prevent Yuya from attacking while wiping all his Monsters during each of his End Phases.
Fortunately for him, Yuya managed to come back by baiting her Petal Elf's effect so he could activate the Fusion card he put in his Deck accidentally yesterday to create Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon. Thus, using its ability to attack three times since it used the Level 5 Magician of Astronomy to Fusion Summon his dragon, he took down all of Mieru's Monsters while OTKing her.
''Excellent Yuya !'' I congratulated him as everyone rushed to the Duel arena.
''You did it, Yuya !'' Ayu added.
''A Fusion Summon from a Pendulum Fusion, it should be called Pendulum Fusion right ?'' Tatsuya asked.
''In any case, it gave me the shivers !'' Tatsuya excitedly said.
''Pendulum Fusion ?'' Yuya repeated.
''That was amazing ! I knew you would something amazing !'' Sora joined in. ''You pulled off a Fusion Summon without me having to teach you !''
''Huh ? When did you guys both get here ?'' Yuya only realized now that Yuzu and Sora arrived. That was until he remembered.
''Oh sorry ! I used that without asking you.'' He apologized as he handed over Yuzu's Fusion card to her before gaining a look of confidence. ''I'm giving this back to you !''
''Huh ? Are you sure ?'' She asked.
''Of course ! With that, you tried to improve and to be stronger ! Now it's my turn ! Thanks to you, I got a hint on how to do it ! Yusei is right ! I'll grasp what lies beyond Pendulum Summon with my own hands !''
Then the two shared a moment, gazing at each other's eyes.
''I'm afraid this won't last long...''
My thought was confirmed as we heard a high pitched female voice coming.
''My fated person !'' Mieru yelled as she tackled Yuya down on the floor, shocking Yuzu. ''I knew that you were my fated person ! What you just did made my heart go pitter-patter !''
''Hold on !'' Yuzu said in a low and deadly voice that made everyone besides me shiver in fear. ''What do you mean by 'fated person' ?'' She asked as she took her paper fan.
''Where do you keep that ?'' I tried my chance but I wasn't successful.
''You are not ready to found out.'' She answered out calmly as I rolled my eyes. ''YUYA !'' She began chasing him as I, the kids and Sora all laughed.
At that moment, I felt being watched. I shifted my gaze and realized that one of the fortune tellers, the same one that predicted that Yuya will become Zarc with her crystal ball, regarding me with a curious look.
''Fuji Yusei…I heard a lot of things about this Duelist. I wonder what secrets the future holds for him.'' She then used her crystal ball to have an answer.
''This is…!'' She muttered in shock as the image in her ball began to form. It showed her a white machine floating in the air with the gray eye of a human that can be seen through a slit, which was watching a desolated land with some dead bodies on the floor. However, her ball cracked in two pieces and fell to the ground.
Upon seeing this, every other fortune tellers looked at me with shocked expressions on their faces.
Yuya, who got up from Yuzu's assault, looked around to see the shocked looks the fortune tellers were giving me.
''Huh ? What's going ?'' He asked.
''Why is everyone fixing at Yusei-onichan like that ?'' Ayu also asked.
''Okay, if that women actually predicted about Yuya becoming Zarc then it can't go well for me.'' I thought sweating. ''We...should probably go. Like...right now.'' I said as I immediately rushed to the exit of the Duel Arena.
''Yusei ! Wait !'' Yuzu yelled as she and the rest of You Show followed behind.
I sprinted outside of the School as I made a relief sound, leaning my back to a wall with arms crossed and eyes closed, waiting for them to come.
''Yusei !'' I heard my name being shout by Yuzu as she and everyone else came closer to me. ''Why did you run off like that ? It doesn't sound like something you would do.''
''I...hate fortune tellers. They bore me to death with their ''destiny'' things or with their scams about predicting the future. So I didn't want to waste anymore time here.'' I lied about the reason, even though what I said about my opinion on fortune tellers was true.
''But yet, you ran off like you had something to hide. And what you told us doesn't seem that big of a secret.'' Yuya pointed out.
I just sighed as I began to walk away. ''It's fine.''
But Yuzu didn't buy it. ''Aren't we friends ?!'' She asked making me stop, getting me annoyed. ''Friends shouldn't keep secrets from each other Yusei, you can trust us.''
''And I said IT IS FINE !'' I shouted, shocking Yuya, Yuzu and Sora while the kids were shivering in fear at my outburst.
I immediately regretted it as I apologized. ''Sorry. Lost my cool.''
I then continued my way. However, the You Show crew looked at me with worried and troubled looks.
Back to Sakaki Residence
After a long day, I came back at the Sakaki's house. During dinner, I could swear that Yuya kept throwing worried looks at me. I wish I could tell why I ran but even I am not entirely sure.
Once we finished, I told Yoko-san to let me wash the dishes before I took my shower and went to bed.
I don't know why I didn't stop thinking about those fortune tellers that were looking at me with incredulous looks. Something tells me that there is something I should be wary of.
''Dream''
I found myself back in the same place I was when I got this vision during my Duel with Akaba Reiji.
''Great. Back in wonderland again...''
I said as I walked around the place, trying to see if was something has changed from the last time.
But apparently this wasn't the case. There were still crumbles from the LDS and Heartland Tower. The stadium of the Friendship Cup was still obliterated and the Arc-V reactor from Academia was as lifeless as the first time I got there.
''I still don't understand...'' I muttered under my breath. ''What the hell is that ?''
''Haaaa…Yusei, Yusei. Do you now see where the humanity has fallen off ?''
I then suddenly heard a deep voice, which sounded mechanical. I turned my head to see the source of voice. It was a figure in the shadows, I couldn't see neither his face nor his body, just one dark gray eye staring at me.
''Who are you ?!'' I shouted at him. ''And what do you mean by that ?!''
The figure chuckled. ''Yusei. Your friends are foolish. Their ideals of Dueling are ridiculous and childish. It's the reason why we are now driven into this.''
I stood there, not knowing what to say until I found something to ask. ''Do you know where this is ?'' I could tell the question annoyed the figure as I heard it sigh.
''Of course, I know. It's simply a vision of the future that will happen because of all your comrades' foolishness. You, Yusei however, can still change your mind and recognize that sacrifices have to be made to save the future.''
''Why does he sound so familiar ?'' I thought. I have the feeling of actually knowing this guy before I asked harshly. ''What makes you think that I accept to sacrifice the lives of innocent people ?''
''Innocent ?'' He repeated in an incredulous tone. ''Oh don't make me laugh. You and I, of all people, should know that no one is innocent in this world. Just take Academia for example. They chose to follow like pets that accursed Professor without second thoughts. You know everything horrible this Professor commit and the only way he can repent is by punishing him the most atrocious way as possible.''
''While I admit I do share your reasoning about the Professor, some people of Academia recognized their mistakes and did things to get forgiven !''
''Academia cannot be forgiven. They should have realized it the moment the Professor ordered a genocide that it was a terrible deed. And they aren't the only ones guilty. The people in Synchro Dimension is another example. Some of them lives in luxury and others in scums. And what the latter wanted ? That the roles switched, not any kind of equity, which doesn't resolve the problem. The people of Xyz Dimension got way too much influenced by Yusho's foolish idealistic of Dueling for smiles. And what good had that brought them ? Because of that, the Xyz Dimension inhabitants became too weak to defend themselves against the Fusion soldiers. And look at what happened at some of them. They began to act like their enemies. As for the Standard Dimension, they didn't take one second to think that something could have actually happened to Yusho Sakaki and qualified him of coward, even bullying his son. This is typical of the human's greed, research for power, corruption and naivety. By getting rid of those people, the world will finally be a better place.''
''You can't just get rid of those people like that ! How is that any different from Academia ?'' I shouted to him.
''Because what they did on the first place destroyed the future. I, however, am doing this to save the future.'' He responded before narrowing his eye. ''I should have known that you will not listen to me. You have way too much heart for your own good, preventing you from doing the hard decisions. After all, this is what costed you to lose Helena.''
I grunted in anger. I didn't know how but he somehow knew this about me. ''Shut up ! You have no idea of who I am !''
''Oh, that's where you are wrong. I know way more about you than you'll ever will. You may think that there is a chance you can change the future but I am going to tell you this : if you think you can save it, you are deeply in mistake. One of the legendary heroes himself was wrong about this.'' The figure began to slowly disappear by backing away. ''This should make you realize that having his powers won't help you at all, Yusei. Or should I say...Cedric ?'' He then turned around, preparing to leave.
I widened my eyes in huge disbelief. How the hell does he know my true name ?! ''W-Wait ! Just...who are you ?!''
The figure stopped as he turned around as our eyes met contact again. ''Oh ? You still haven't figured out ?'' He went out from the shadows until I could finally see him.
Insert Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S Moment of Tension
I gasped in huge shock at the revelation of who it was. ''Impossible ! Y-You're...''
It couldn't be him !
It couldn't possibly be him !
And yet, it was. Before me was a huge white machine. The front and back sides of it resembled Yusei's Duel Runner, with even all of its markings at the exception of an inversion of the colors. There were also blue canisters attached to it containing Duel Monsters cards. And finally, there was a figure wearing a mask with a marking very similar to Yusei's criminal mark on the left of his face inside this machine, A yellow gem that also was on Yusei's helmet was on top of its mask. Even though his mask covered his face, a slit was on it, allowing me to see a human gray eye through it.
Even though I still couldn't believe it, I couldn't deny the evidence of who was in front of me…
''Z-One...'' I uttered.
As I pronounced the name, a huge light enlightened all the place, blinding me as I could no longer see him.
''AHHHH !''
End of ''dream''
I woke up gasping a huge breath of air, I checked where I was but then I realized I was still in my bedroom in the Sakaki Residence.
I placed my hand in my forehead. Was that real ? Did I truly see Z-One, the final boss of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D'S ? That's impossible ! Z-One only existed because of the Machine Emperor Genocide in 5D'S timeline ! Well, I mean in his cyborg form… And how the hell does he know who I am ?! Also, his gray eye… similar to mine. He can't just be another scientist that cloned himself into me. Just…who precisely is Z-One right now ?
Again, a lot of questions but I didn't know where to find the answers. I took my Duel Disk on my night table to see if I could ask Stardust Dragon or Junk Warrior if they knew about...you know who. But then, I couldn't disturb them at the middle of the night so I put it back and decided to wait next morning. Still, one final thought came into my mind this night.
''If Z-One is truly here in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V world, then I'm afraid...that things will get A LOT more complicated...''
End Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S Moment of Tension
DUN, DUN, DUN !
Just a question : who would you like Yusei to face Sora as first opponent of the Maiami Championship or not ? I admit while this is a tempting idea to put those two against, I also try to limit the resemblance of this to other stories so maybe facing an other opponent is the best option but I let you the choice for that one.
Also, if you didn't understand by now, each of the Machine Emperors are going to counter one specific Extra Deck Summoning :
Machine Emperor Skiel : absorbs Xyz Monsters.
Machine Emperor Wisel : absorbs Synchro Monsters.
Machine Emperor Granel : absorbs Fusion Monsters.
The idea of 'absorbing all Extra Deck Monsters' is more like to going to another Monster, I'll let you guess which one I am talking about.
Also, I have modified the effects of some parts of the Machine Emperors Skiel so they could counter more efficiently the Summoning Method they absorb so they are really considered as threat. (And also because I find this ridiculous that some parts don't have effect besides : if you don't have an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.)
So here is the approved Machine Emperor Skiel as well as the card section, and see ya for next chapter :
Machine Emperor Skiel Infinity : Other Monsters you control cannot attack. If this card is destroyed, destroy every Monster you control. Once per turn, you can target 1 Xyz Monster your opponent controls equip it to this card. This card gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all Xyz Monsters equipped to this card and of all other ''Skiel'' Monsters you control.
Skiel Top : Once per turn, if an Xyz Monster your opponent controls would activate its effect by detaching one or more Xyz Material(s) you can negate that effect. If you don't control an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.
Skiel Attack : Once per turn, you can deal 800 points of damage to your opponent. You cannot declare an attack the turn this effect is activated. If you don't control an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.
Skiel Guard : Same as the anime.
Skiel Carrier : If an Xyz Monster is equipped to an ''Infinity'' Monster you control, make that ''Infinity'' Monster you control gain 300 ATK for each Xyz Material(s) the equipped Xyz Monster had. If you don't control an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.
Imperial Dragon's Wrath/Normal Spell : Target one DARK Xyz Dragon-type Monster you control and one other Monster on the field ; that Monster is treated as having one Level higher than the Rank of the targeted DARK Xyz Dragon-type Monster you control, and if you do, other Monsters you control can't attack this turn. If this card is in your Graveyard, you can activate one of those effects :
1) Target 1 DARK Xyz Dragon-type Monster you control, attach this card from your Graveyard as Xyz Material, but remove this card from play when it is sent to the Graveyard.
2) Target 1 DARK Xyz Dragon-type Monster in your Graveyard, Special Summon it and attach this card from your Graveyard as Xyz Material, but remove this card from play when it is sent to the Graveyard.
Phantom Knights' Booty : If your opponent controls more Monsters than you, banish one ''Phantom Knights'' Xyz Monster from your Graveyard, draw two cards.
Phantom Knights Silent Bow : 3 Level 4 ''Phantom Knights'' Monsters/Rank 4/2600 ATK/1700 DEF/Warrior/Xyz/DARK
Once per turn, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target one card on the field ; destroy it, and if you do, inflict 1000 points of damage to your opponent. If your opponent activates an effect that would target this card, you can tribute this card, then target a number of ''Phantom Knights'' equal or less than the number of Xyz Materials this card had, Special Summon them in Defense Position, then gain 500 LP for each Monster Special Summoned this way.
Sky C3 : Trap
Send one ''Skiel Carrier'' you control to the Graveyard, Special Summon one ''Skiel Carrier 3'' from your hand, Deck or Graveyard.
Sky T3 : Trap
Send one ''Skiel Top'' you control to the Graveyard, Special Summon one ''Skiel Top 3'' from your hand, Deck or Graveyard.
Xyz Drain : Spell
Tribute one Xyz Monster you control, until the end of this turn, negate the effects all Monsters with ATK equal or lower than the tributed Monster.
Skiel Top 3 : Level 3/700 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND
Once per turn, you can negate the activation of an Xyz Monster's effect and destroy it. If you don't control an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.
Explosive Evasion : Trap
Destroy one Monster you control : end the Battle Phase.
Skiel Guard 3 : Level 3/300 ATK/400 DEF/Machine/WIND
Once per turn, when your opponent declares an attack, you can negate the attack. Each turn, the first time, you would take damage, you do not.
Skiel Top 5 : Level 5/800 ATK/0 DEF/Machine/WIND
Once per turn, you can negate the activation of a Monster's effect and destroy it, then inflict 500 points of damage to your opponent. If you don't control an ''Infinity'' Monster, destroy this card.
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