Part XIX: Playing with fire, playing with magic
*Shadow mountain, 10.20 AM*
Odion: I'll leave then.
Kaiba: Aren't you forgetting something, Odion?
Odion: Oh. here, my Imperial Order card. is that what you wanted?
Kaiba: Exactly. now, let's leave the arena, the second duel is about to start.
*meanwhile*
(Yami: Yugi, we're next. we have to win this duel
Yugi: Don't worry, we can't lose! Ryo told me about this Pyro. he bases his deck on Fire monsters. and he lost his best card to Ryo, so he shouldn't be that difficult to beat.
Yami: Talking about Ryo. why did you tell him that you were going to beat him? I thought you were friends.
Yugi: Forget about it. I didn't want to say that. just. well, our door's opening, Yami, so.)
Yugi: Yu-Gi-Oh!!!!!
Yami: Let's go!!
Yugi enters the Duel Field. his opponent is already there, with his deck ready.
Pyro: So you are my opponent. the boss warned me about you. but don't worry. I know perfectly how to deal with your deck.
Yami: Let's start!
Yugi: 8000 Pyro: 8000
Pyro: All right. let's see who starts. *raises deck* Trained Flame Swordsman. that's 1800 points of attack.
Yami: mine is. Dark Magician. My monster has got more attack points that yours, so I'll start.
Pyro: (great. he won't be using that Dark Magician in this duel. that leaves him with just 1.) All right. draw.
Yami: *draws 6 cards* Great. I play a monster in face-down defense position and a card face-down. your go.
Pyro: *draws* Why not?.(this will be a nice surprise for you. hehe.) I play a monster in face-down position and set another card. Exactly the same you did. now, play.
Yami: *draws* (perfect. now, I just need Valkyrion to end this quickly.) I play Beta, the Magnet Warrior in attack position and switch Alpha to attack! Let's see what your monster is!
Pyro: No way. I activate Negate Attack! Now, in my turn. I set another card. and end my turn
Yami: Perfect! Just what I needed! I discard Gamma and tribute both my monsters! I summon the mighty Valkyrion, the Magna Warrior! Now, Strike his monster!
Pyro: All right. you activated the effect of my little Magma Bomb. I kill all monsters in the field thanks to my card. now, I play Darkfire Soldier 1 in attack position, equip him with the Burning Bow, raising his attack to 2400 and attack you!
Yami: You are not the only one with traps! Magic Cylinder!
Pyro: Darn. I hate traps. that's why we are going to play without traps! I trigger Royal Decree! This permanent trap annulates the effect of all other traps!!! That means your Cylinder doesn't work!
Yugi: 5700 Pyro: 8000
Yami: (playing without traps is difficult. but not impossible! This guy is going to face all my power!) *draws* (¨the card I got after my third duel. this is going to help a lot) I set a monster.
Pyro: Perfect! I play Darkfire Soldier 2 in attack position and crush your monster!
Yami: I activate my Cyber Jar. now, all monsters are destroyed! We'll draw five cards and play any non-tribute monsters. I set a monster and play Gemini Elf in attack position
Pyro: I can't do anything. just set a monster.
Yami: All right. *draws* I play Alpha, the Magnet Warrior, change my Gamma to attack and attack your monster with Gamma!
Pyro: No. my monster
Yami: Alpha, Gemini Elf! Attack him directly!!!
Yugi: 5700 Pyro: 4700
Yami: I have you on the ropes! I just need a turn to finish you!
Pyro: I don't think so! Trained Flame Swordsman in attack position! And now, I'll use one of my magic cards to pump him up! Raging Volcano! His attach is now 3600! I'll kill your poor Gemini Elf with it!
Yugi: 4000 Pyro: 4700
Pyro: Your turn.Let's see what can you do against my Flame Swordsman!!
Yami: Pyro. the effect of your card disappears at the end of your turn. that leaves your guard completely open! Now face my ultimate monster! I tribute my two remaining monsters to summon the mighty Dark Magician!
Pyro: I don't know why do you use that monster. seriously, there are much better ones!
Yami: Dark Magician! Dark Magic Attack!
Yugi: 4000 Pyro: 4000
Pyro: *draws* perfect. this card will show you why you shouldn't use strong monsters against me! I play Monster Reborn on Valkyrion and play in on my side of the field! Since you don't have traps, I don't know how are you going to beat him!!! You are almost dead, Yugi! Attack!
Yugi: 3000 Pyro: 4000
*meanwhile, at KC stadium*
Serenity: Tea. Yugi is having trouble against that guy. but, if you say he is better than my brother, he should win, eight?
Tea: Yugi is going to win. you'll see. it will be Ryo versus Yugi or Joey in the finals. sure. Yugi can't lose this time.
*Shadow Mountain*
Yami: .
Pyro: Now, Yugi Moto. the boss was right about you. you are a great duelist. but you can't compare with me! The great Pyro! The only duelist who can compare with me is the boss
Yami: How can you serve Bakura, Pyro? He is mad! The Ring's spirit would do anything to get the Millennium Items!!! If he has to sacrifice you, he will do it!!!!
Pyro: I prefer to side with him. he has got true power, not like you. and when he gets what he desires. he will give us anything we want! Anything! That's why I serve him!!!
Yami: Pyro. you won't win! I can't let a servant of Bakura win a single round in this Tournament! Say goodbye! Even with Valkyrion you won't win this time!
Pyro: And how do you expect to beat that monster without traps??? My Royal Decree is still in play!
Yami: There are magic cards which can stop any monster! And I have got one of them in my deck *draws* and it is here! Black Hole!
Pyro: Lucky bastard. you won't draw that things always!!!
Yami: I'll continue doing it. now, I play another of my monsters, the Gemini Elf and attack your life points directly!!!
Yugi: 3000 Pyro: 2100
Pyro: *draws* all right. I am going to make my last move! If you destroy this card, I have lost! First, I play Graceful Charity and discard of my two Immortal Phoenix. then, I play Darkfire Soldier in attack position and now, Phoenix's Tail! Immortal Phoenix, raise!!
Yami: Oh, no!!
Pyro: Immortal Phoenix, attack his elf, and Darkfire Soldier, attack him directly!
Yugi: 300 Pyro: 2100
Yami: Darn. I need something to take care of this monsters. but. what? What can I use against his Phoenix? If I kill it, it will reborn. and. *draws* (Wait. I know! This match will end in a moment!! Say goodbye) I am going to finish you! Say goodbye! I play Monster Reborn too! Valkyrion, raise from the graveyard!!!
Pyro: (attack the Phoenix if you dare. I'll switch it to defense until I get a card which can stop you! And I have got a lot of them!!!)
Yami: And now, I play my last card! Black Pendant on my Magna Warrior! Strike the.!
Pyro: What a pity my Phoenix can't be killed!!
Yami: . Soldier!!!!!
Yugi: 300 Pyro: 0
Pyro: What the.!!! My soldier!!! I forgot my soldier!!! No.!! I can't lose this way!!!!
Yami: Pyro. you have a lot to learn! You were too confident and that's why you lost! Now, give me your Magma Bomb!
Pyro: Darn you. here it is. but know something. someday, you will face me again! And that time I will burn you to ashes!
*Pyro leaves the room*
Yami: Time to.
Yugi: .hop on that elevator! The next round awaits!
*KC stadium*
Mokuba: And Yugi Moto wins the match!!! Now, it is time for the next round! Get ready for this!! Leon Shinare versus Joey Wheeler!!!
Serenity: Joey!!
Tea: Joey and Leon. in the first round.
Next chapter: The last flight of a dragon! Leon vs. Joey!
*Shadow mountain, 10.20 AM*
Odion: I'll leave then.
Kaiba: Aren't you forgetting something, Odion?
Odion: Oh. here, my Imperial Order card. is that what you wanted?
Kaiba: Exactly. now, let's leave the arena, the second duel is about to start.
*meanwhile*
(Yami: Yugi, we're next. we have to win this duel
Yugi: Don't worry, we can't lose! Ryo told me about this Pyro. he bases his deck on Fire monsters. and he lost his best card to Ryo, so he shouldn't be that difficult to beat.
Yami: Talking about Ryo. why did you tell him that you were going to beat him? I thought you were friends.
Yugi: Forget about it. I didn't want to say that. just. well, our door's opening, Yami, so.)
Yugi: Yu-Gi-Oh!!!!!
Yami: Let's go!!
Yugi enters the Duel Field. his opponent is already there, with his deck ready.
Pyro: So you are my opponent. the boss warned me about you. but don't worry. I know perfectly how to deal with your deck.
Yami: Let's start!
Yugi: 8000 Pyro: 8000
Pyro: All right. let's see who starts. *raises deck* Trained Flame Swordsman. that's 1800 points of attack.
Yami: mine is. Dark Magician. My monster has got more attack points that yours, so I'll start.
Pyro: (great. he won't be using that Dark Magician in this duel. that leaves him with just 1.) All right. draw.
Yami: *draws 6 cards* Great. I play a monster in face-down defense position and a card face-down. your go.
Pyro: *draws* Why not?.(this will be a nice surprise for you. hehe.) I play a monster in face-down position and set another card. Exactly the same you did. now, play.
Yami: *draws* (perfect. now, I just need Valkyrion to end this quickly.) I play Beta, the Magnet Warrior in attack position and switch Alpha to attack! Let's see what your monster is!
Pyro: No way. I activate Negate Attack! Now, in my turn. I set another card. and end my turn
Yami: Perfect! Just what I needed! I discard Gamma and tribute both my monsters! I summon the mighty Valkyrion, the Magna Warrior! Now, Strike his monster!
Pyro: All right. you activated the effect of my little Magma Bomb. I kill all monsters in the field thanks to my card. now, I play Darkfire Soldier 1 in attack position, equip him with the Burning Bow, raising his attack to 2400 and attack you!
Yami: You are not the only one with traps! Magic Cylinder!
Pyro: Darn. I hate traps. that's why we are going to play without traps! I trigger Royal Decree! This permanent trap annulates the effect of all other traps!!! That means your Cylinder doesn't work!
Yugi: 5700 Pyro: 8000
Yami: (playing without traps is difficult. but not impossible! This guy is going to face all my power!) *draws* (¨the card I got after my third duel. this is going to help a lot) I set a monster.
Pyro: Perfect! I play Darkfire Soldier 2 in attack position and crush your monster!
Yami: I activate my Cyber Jar. now, all monsters are destroyed! We'll draw five cards and play any non-tribute monsters. I set a monster and play Gemini Elf in attack position
Pyro: I can't do anything. just set a monster.
Yami: All right. *draws* I play Alpha, the Magnet Warrior, change my Gamma to attack and attack your monster with Gamma!
Pyro: No. my monster
Yami: Alpha, Gemini Elf! Attack him directly!!!
Yugi: 5700 Pyro: 4700
Yami: I have you on the ropes! I just need a turn to finish you!
Pyro: I don't think so! Trained Flame Swordsman in attack position! And now, I'll use one of my magic cards to pump him up! Raging Volcano! His attach is now 3600! I'll kill your poor Gemini Elf with it!
Yugi: 4000 Pyro: 4700
Pyro: Your turn.Let's see what can you do against my Flame Swordsman!!
Yami: Pyro. the effect of your card disappears at the end of your turn. that leaves your guard completely open! Now face my ultimate monster! I tribute my two remaining monsters to summon the mighty Dark Magician!
Pyro: I don't know why do you use that monster. seriously, there are much better ones!
Yami: Dark Magician! Dark Magic Attack!
Yugi: 4000 Pyro: 4000
Pyro: *draws* perfect. this card will show you why you shouldn't use strong monsters against me! I play Monster Reborn on Valkyrion and play in on my side of the field! Since you don't have traps, I don't know how are you going to beat him!!! You are almost dead, Yugi! Attack!
Yugi: 3000 Pyro: 4000
*meanwhile, at KC stadium*
Serenity: Tea. Yugi is having trouble against that guy. but, if you say he is better than my brother, he should win, eight?
Tea: Yugi is going to win. you'll see. it will be Ryo versus Yugi or Joey in the finals. sure. Yugi can't lose this time.
*Shadow Mountain*
Yami: .
Pyro: Now, Yugi Moto. the boss was right about you. you are a great duelist. but you can't compare with me! The great Pyro! The only duelist who can compare with me is the boss
Yami: How can you serve Bakura, Pyro? He is mad! The Ring's spirit would do anything to get the Millennium Items!!! If he has to sacrifice you, he will do it!!!!
Pyro: I prefer to side with him. he has got true power, not like you. and when he gets what he desires. he will give us anything we want! Anything! That's why I serve him!!!
Yami: Pyro. you won't win! I can't let a servant of Bakura win a single round in this Tournament! Say goodbye! Even with Valkyrion you won't win this time!
Pyro: And how do you expect to beat that monster without traps??? My Royal Decree is still in play!
Yami: There are magic cards which can stop any monster! And I have got one of them in my deck *draws* and it is here! Black Hole!
Pyro: Lucky bastard. you won't draw that things always!!!
Yami: I'll continue doing it. now, I play another of my monsters, the Gemini Elf and attack your life points directly!!!
Yugi: 3000 Pyro: 2100
Pyro: *draws* all right. I am going to make my last move! If you destroy this card, I have lost! First, I play Graceful Charity and discard of my two Immortal Phoenix. then, I play Darkfire Soldier in attack position and now, Phoenix's Tail! Immortal Phoenix, raise!!
Yami: Oh, no!!
Pyro: Immortal Phoenix, attack his elf, and Darkfire Soldier, attack him directly!
Yugi: 300 Pyro: 2100
Yami: Darn. I need something to take care of this monsters. but. what? What can I use against his Phoenix? If I kill it, it will reborn. and. *draws* (Wait. I know! This match will end in a moment!! Say goodbye) I am going to finish you! Say goodbye! I play Monster Reborn too! Valkyrion, raise from the graveyard!!!
Pyro: (attack the Phoenix if you dare. I'll switch it to defense until I get a card which can stop you! And I have got a lot of them!!!)
Yami: And now, I play my last card! Black Pendant on my Magna Warrior! Strike the.!
Pyro: What a pity my Phoenix can't be killed!!
Yami: . Soldier!!!!!
Yugi: 300 Pyro: 0
Pyro: What the.!!! My soldier!!! I forgot my soldier!!! No.!! I can't lose this way!!!!
Yami: Pyro. you have a lot to learn! You were too confident and that's why you lost! Now, give me your Magma Bomb!
Pyro: Darn you. here it is. but know something. someday, you will face me again! And that time I will burn you to ashes!
*Pyro leaves the room*
Yami: Time to.
Yugi: .hop on that elevator! The next round awaits!
*KC stadium*
Mokuba: And Yugi Moto wins the match!!! Now, it is time for the next round! Get ready for this!! Leon Shinare versus Joey Wheeler!!!
Serenity: Joey!!
Tea: Joey and Leon. in the first round.
Next chapter: The last flight of a dragon! Leon vs. Joey!