DDR CITY: Raves of Revolution ~Metallic Mayhem~
By
Darkness Shade
Disclaimer: Those items, person, things, etc used by me that are not of my own creation belong to their respective owners.
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DDR City's Downtown District
A familiar blue reploid is slowly jetting through the night, looking for his next opponent.
"Well, I've already got three arrow cards. I wonder how the others are doing?" Reps said, looking at his deck, "And the cards I've gotten will really help."
As Reps glanced around, he still didn't understand why some people looked at him they way they did.
"Hey, is that an anthro?" one guy said.
"No, he's just one of those freak reploids that are left over from G.U.N.'s stupid experiments." Said the other guy.
Reps' eyes flashed red for a moment, then returned to the calming purple that they are.
Reps went down an alley, "Grrr, stupid humans…you think they'd be more understanding; or at least not so loud around someone with super-sensitive hearing."
Suddenly, Reps got the feeling that someone, or something, was watching him.
"I know you're there. Now identify yourself." Reps said, hovering in place.
"Reps, Reps, Reps…I would think that you of all people would remember me." Said an eerily familiar metallic voice.
"And why would that be?" said Reps.
"Because, you stupid fool, I was your prototype!" the figure said, jetting off to the rooftops.
"My prototype?" Reps said, following after him.
"I couldn't help but overhear your disgust towards those humans." Said the figure, his cloak billowing in the rooftops' wind.
"What of it?" Reps said, his eyes slowly turning red.
"Why not join me? My master is assured his victory over these feeble beings." Said the figure.
"Join you? Why would I do such a thing? Sure, the humans can be an…ignorant bunch, but that doesn't mean they should die." Reps said, turning his eyes back to purple.
"Oh really? Wasn't that the purpose of your creation? To take out that human Ryan and his anthro friends? At least 'Rep Project Reid' remember his protocols."
"Yeah, and look what that got him. At least 'Rep Project Shade' and 'Rep Project Shadow' never got that far. And what of you being my prototype? My memory banks don't recall any model before my production." Said Reps.
"Who's to say they haven't? But, to answer your question, I am your prototype. 'Rep Project Sonikku 000' codenamed 'MSK-III'." Said the figure, his eyes now glowing bright red.
"What? 'MSK-III'?" Reps said, going through his memory banks.
'Wait…where did this file come from? I don't recall it being here.' Reps thought.
'Metal…? What does that mean?' Reps thought, before a video file booted up.
…"What is the progress on 'Rep Project Sonikku 001'?" said a man in military fatigues.
"Nearing 80% completion. His programming is taking much better to the protocols installed, in relation to his predecessor anyway." Said a man in a white lab coat.
"Speaking of which, what shall we do with his prototype? We really have no use for such an outdated piece of technology."
"Scrap it…just chuck it out, its not even worth the parts it's made of now that 'Rep Project Reid' and 'Rep Project Sonikku 001' are near completion."
As the two men leave, the tube holding 'Rep Project Sonikku 000' shatters.
As the camera zooms in, two red flashes of light are seen before the camera is destroyed…
"So it's true." Reps said, lowering his head, "You are my prototype. But tell, how'd you survive?"
"Heh, those fools. I'd already integrated my systems by the time they wanted to pull the plug, so I took my escape. And now, I am here to get revenge against the one who replaced me!" said the figure, laughing evilly.
"What do you mean?" Reps asked.
"I, METAL SONIC, the true robo-copycat of Sonic the Hedgehog, shall defeat you. And then my master will be one step closer to defeating you and your friend Darkness Shade." Metal Sonic said, lightning flashing in the background.
"Dark? What does he have to do with this?" Reps asked, his eyes now flashing as red as Metal's.
"If you defeat me, perhaps you will find out. Now let's duel!" Metal said, his duel pad shooting out in front of him.
"Very well!" Reps said, his pad doing the same.
"I shall go first." Metal said, playing 'Sync'.
"I summon this card." Metal said, playing 'Reps Project Shadow' (2200/2000).
"What? But…wasn't he never made?" Reps said, puzzled.
"Heh, heh, you fool. Didn't I say my master was powerful?" Metal said, flashing a metallic grin, "He merely took what remain of 'Reps Project Shadow' and created the card self you see before you."
"This master of yours is quite sick, you do know that?" Reps said.
"I believe that is all a matter of opinion my dear "brother"." Metal said.
"Very well, it is my turn." Reps said, playing 'Stoic'.
"I summon this card. 'Zero' (2400/1800).' Reps said.
"Ah…yes, it seems you've discovered data as well." Metal said.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Reps said.
"In due time you shall find out…" Metal said, drawing a card and playing 'Pink Rose.'
"I place 'Reps Project Shadow' into defense mode and lay down this one card. Your turn." Metal said, his eyes narrowed in a cocky look.
'I don't quite understand what he meant by that…' Reps said, drawing his next card and playing 'Outer Limits'.
"Heh, those humans think those songs are hard…if only they were robots." Reps said, grinning as he played 'Wing Zero' (1750/1900).
"I suppose that's supposed to scare me." Metal said in a mocking tone.
Reps just laughed, "Now I used this magic card, 'Endless Waltz' to summon this card.'
'Wing Zero' morphed in a glow of light as Reps summoned 'Wing Zero Custom' (2200/1800).
"Now 'Wing Zero Custom' attack 'Reps Project Shadow' with your Twin Buster Blast!" Reps shouted.
'Wing Zero Custom's eyes glowed as it charged its Buster gun and let loose with a huge blast.
"Bzzt…argh!" 'Reps Project Shadow' shouted as it was incinerated by the blast.
"Hmph, better than I expected." Metal said, "But the game is still on."
"Too true…" Reps said, "Now 'Zero' attack Metal directly."
"With pleasure!" 'Zero' said, unsheathing his beam saber and plunging it into Metal.
"Argh!" Metal shouted as the saber pierced him, "It may be a hologram, but it still hurts."
Metal's life points dropped down to 5600.
"Heh, your turn!" Reps said, grinning.
Metal just let off with a loud roar of laughter, "I think a change in location is needed."
Metal recalled his dance pad and jetted off towards the storm clouds in the distance.
"Just great, I won't let him get away that easily!" Reps said recalling his pad and dashing after him.
~Kanbei Corporate Headquarters: R&D Department~
"Heh, those fools have no idea what they've done." Said our mysterious shadow, "They really think they could create something like that and not have me find out."
The shadow crept through the hallways, though certain enhancements of his body made it troublesome.
"Sneaking never was my strong suit, that was always mind games." The shadow said smirking.
Using his sword to pry open the doors, he heard the alarms go off.
"Heh, it was bound to happen anyway." He said, heading towards a glass cylinder in the middle, housing a rather mysterious card.
"Kanbei, you fool! Did you really think you could create this and I would not know? This most powerful card? I'll be sure to make good use of it." The shadow said, slicing the case open and holstering the card.
"Stop right there!" said the guards as they busted into the lab.
"Heh, you fools are almost as troublesome as that boy." The shadow said, running a hand through his hair.
"That's it, open fire!" the leader said.
The shadow grinned, swiped his sword once, and the guards went down.
"Heh, now that I have this, Darkness Shade shall have much trouble indeed." The shadow said, busting a hole in the wall and flying off into the night.
~DDR CITY: Harbor~
"Stop this foolishness and fight coward!" Reps said, his eyes glowing a fiery red.
"Very well, "brother"." Metal said, stopping on the docks.
Both pads shot out and the duel resumed.
"If I recall, it is my turn!" Metal said, playing 'DXY!'
"I summon 'Reps Project Shades' (2600/2000)." Metal said, as the storm let loose with a large bolt of lightning and a crash of thunder.
"Okay, now this is ridiculous." Reps said, shaking his head, "Dark's rep self wasn't even out of the blueprint stage. I don't know who this master of yours is, but he is most definitely evil."
"Heh, evil is such a dirty word, I think the word that fits better is genius." Metal said, "Now, say goodbye to 'Wing Zero Custom'! Attack 'Reps Project Shades' with Keysaber Slash!"
"Heh, time you joined the same pile of trash that is my spoiled mangas!" 'Reps Project Shades' said, slicing 'Wing Zero Custom' in half.
"Jeez…did you even have to digitize the perversion factor as well? That's an image I don't want to see." Reps said, his eyes closed in disgust.
Metal sweatdropped, "I suppose my master may be evil, but even his sense of humor is a bit sick for me."
"Back on track, its seems you've lost some life points, and with my character so strong, you don't have many options." Metal said with a laugh.
'Maybe not now, but I'll find a way.' Reps said, drawing his next card.
"I lay these two cards face down, put 'Zero' in defense mode, and end my turn." Reps said.
"Heh, you seem to not have many options." Metal said, drawing his next card.
Metal played 'Electro Tuned (the SubS mix)' and summoned 'Tallgeese' (2000/2000) in attack mode.
"Heh, I should take care of that pathetic reploid of yours, but I believe I'll let the weakling be for now." Metal said.
"Weakling? I'm no weakling!" 'Zero' shouted, readying his buster.
"'Zero', don't let him get to you. I need you to stay cool and trust me on this." Reps said.
"Very well." 'Zero' said, powering down his buster.
'Need something good…aha, this will help.' Reps thought.
'Hmm…he's grinning, there's not much of a chance he could have done something good…unless…no, he couldn't have…' Metal thought.
"And now, I use this magic card. 'Ultimate Armor (Zero)'. And now I sacrifice 'Zero' to summon 'Zero Nightshade' (2800/2000)." Reps said.
A purple glow surrounded 'Zero' and it faded out revealing the black armored, faded blonde hair version of Zero named 'Zero Nightshade'.
"Heh, I'd forgotten about my armor." 'Zero Nightshade' said.
"Told you to trust me." Reps said, grinning, "Now, attack 'Reps Project Shades'!"
"You got it!" 'Zero Nightshade' pulled out his saber and sent the purple beam plunging through 'Reps Project Shades'.
"Ugh…bury me…with my…mangas!" 'Reps Project Shades' said as he blew up and Metal's life points dropped to 5400.
"Definitely didn't need the perversion." Reps said, shaking his head.
"Damn! This is far from over Reps!" Metal said, drawing his next card.
'Hmm…this may come in handy.' Metal thought.
"I place this card face down and end my turn." Metal said.
'He's running scared now.' Reps said, drawing his next card, 'Hey, this one should do just fine.'
Reps played '.59'.
"Now I use the magic card, 'SD Multiverse' so I can play this card, 'Captain Gundam' (2000/2000)'." Reps said.
~A few blocks away~
"Hey, are you okay Scott?" Dark asked, munching on his hamburger.
"Yes, is something wrong with you food Scott?" Mia asked, sipping her tea.
"I just…got the strangest feeling. As if a force cried out as it was Super-Derformed." Scott said, just staring into the distance.
"SD'ed? That could only mean one thing." Dark said.
"And that is?" Mia said.
"That Scott is still afraid of SDs!" Dark shouted.
Scott glared at Dark before knocking him through the wall of the restaurant.
"What? He spoke the truth, you do have a bit of a distaste for SDs." Mia said, still sipping her tea.
~Back to the Action~
The storm began its thunderous raining as the two mechas continued their tense face off.
"Heh, what might that do? It's equal to my 'Tallgeese'." Metal said, rain running down his spines.
'In actuality, as soon as that fool attacks, it will become much stronger.' Metal thought.
"Guess again, with 'SD Multiverse' in play, all characters are SD'ed, including yours." Reps said, "Which lowers its attack points. Captain, you know what to do."
"Right. I have been giving special dispensation to use a firearm to kick your ass!" 'Captain' said, raising up his beam rifle and firing at 'Tallgeese'.
"Thanks you fool! I activate my facedown card, '4th mythical beast of Lecroa: Griffin'." Metal shouted.
"Oh Shit!" Reps shouted, "I bet I know what that does."
"Yeah, you do, but remember, we have to make this long and pointlessly drawn out, so I'll explain this card anyway." Metal said.
"This card allows 'Tallgeese' to link with the 'Griffin' and becoming much more powerful." Metal said, as the 'Griffin' came forth and linked up with 'Tallgeese' forming 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' (3000/2300).'
"Dammit! Now my characters are helpless." Reps said.
"Yes, they are. 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' attack 'Captain Gundam' now!" Metal shouted.
"Excellent." 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' said, calling forth his Griffin Spear, "Now die Captain!"
"No…I failed…" 'Captain' said, as the spear left a gapping hole in his circuitry, causing him to slowly shut down and then fade away.
"It shan't be in vain 'Captain'. I use the special ability of 'Captain Gundam's card to bring these two cards to the field." Reps said, as the thunder and lightning intensified, sending waves crashing over the docks and into the two mechas.
"More fodder for 'Tallgeese' to destroy." Metal shouted.
"We shall see, Metal, we shall see." Reps said.
"My turn," Reps said, "And I place my first card over to reveal 'Zero: The Winged Knight' in attack mode (2100/1900)."
"Heh, you foolish reploid, that shall not be enough to stop my card." Metal said as he laughed.
"If you believe that to be true, then feel free to attack me." Reps said his face giving nothing away.
"Your funeral, or rather, 'Zero: The Winged Knight's. 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' attack 'Zero: The Winged Knight'!" Metal shouted.
"You activated my facedown card, '5th mystical beast of Lecroa: Feather Dragon'!" Reps shouted, "It's all yours 'Zero: The Winged Knight'!"
"Oh Mana, give us the strength to defeat this evil!" 'Zero: The Winged Knight' said as he and the feather dragon combined to form 'Zero: The Perfect Knight' (3400/2300).
"Damn you!" Metal shouted, "I can't believe I fell for such an amateur trick!"
"And now you'll pay for it, 'Zero: The Perfect Knight' attack 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' with your twin Buster Sword!" Reps shouted.
"Oh Mana, come to me now!" 'Zero: The Perfect Knight' shouted as he slashed 'Tallgeese: The Winged Devil' in half.
"Dammit it all!" Metal shouted, his eyes illuminating the rainfall that fell a bright red color, as his life points fell to 5000.
"And I'm still not through, 'Zero Nightshade' attack Metal's life points directly!" Reps shouted.
"Heh, time to show you I'm no weakling." 'Zero Nightshade' said, charging his buster.
'Zero Nightshade' let loose with a double blast of his buster, then followed up with a slash of his beamsaber.
Metal slid backwards from the force of the blast and fell down on one knee.
'Shit! Things are not going as I had planned…I cannot fail' Metal thought.
"I'm still in this." Metal said, standing back up.
"Somehow I doubt that, my life points are barely touched while you're down to only 2200. And with no monsters to protect your life points, I don't think those will last much longer." Reps said, grinning.
Metal drew his next card and smiled, "You stupid fool! Your arrogance only makes this all the better!"
"What card could you have that makes you so sure of this?" Reps said, puzzled by the change in Metal's attitude.
"It's one you should know." Metal said, scrolling through the song list, stopping at the N's section.
"No, that, that can't be…it's inconceivable, impossible." Reps said, utterly confused.
"Heh, you of all people should know that nothing is impossible!" Metal said, letting the wheel stop on his next song, 'NeoMax'.
"No, I refuse to believe that you have that card." Reps said, shaking his head.
"Oh, I believe it's quite possible; yet, this place is not fitting enough for you demise. I have a much more significant place for that." Metal said, recalling his duel pad.
"Running off again? Are you nothing but all talk?" Reps said, recalling his pad.
"You can't mess with my mind that easily Reps, now, I suggest you keep up!" Metal said, jetting off.
"That coward! I won't let him scare me with his threats!" Reps said, jetting after Metal.
~Kanbei Corporation: R&D~
"So as you can see Mr. Kanbei, there isn't much left of the lab." Said a technician.
"Yes, it appears our mysterious 'friend' made quite the mess." Kanbei said, surveying the damage.
"Unfortunately, he managed to make off with the secret 'Max Brother' card we had in development."
"That is most unfortunate, I however, always have a backup plan." Kanbei said, approaching the wall in the west corner.
"Sir? May I ask what you're doing?"
"Like I just said, you fool, I always have a backup plan." Kanbei said, placing his hand on a certain wall panel.
The wall panel lit up and slid away, revealing a hidden room.
"Just like with the game, I always get the 'One More Extra Stage'!" Kanbei said, pulling a new card from a second glass case, "Though I wish I hadn't need to bring this out so early. Not enough testing with it makes its use dangerous, but I have no other choice. Now if our 'friend' wants this one to match his, he'll just have to face me for it."
"Sir…is that really wise? The one he stole was near ready for print, but…but this 'Max Brother'…its power is untested."
"I realize that, you idiot, but I have no other choice." Kanbei said, adding the card to his deck.
Suddenly, a girl came running into the room, "Brother, we're getting an unusual signal from the duel that Ryan's friend Reps is in. Its signal matches that of a 'Max Brother' card."
"What do you mean Sonja? That's impossible. I know that fool Darkness Shade and his friend Scott have both 'Max 300' and 'Maxx Unlimited'…'Legend' is still floating out there somewhere waiting to be found. I have 'Max.'…Our 'friend' has our 1st new 'Max Brother' and I have the 2nd one. Then that only leaves one possibility." Kanbei said.
"I wish you wouldn't be so reflective at times, brother." Sonja said, "But if it is the card I'm thinking of, how can it be? I thought it was only rumored to exist."
"Perhaps it was, Sonja, but it seems that whomever this person is has awoken this rumor." Kanbei said, "I'm trusting you to keep an eye on it, I'm heading back out to finishing getting the arrow cards I need."
"Yes brother, I shall keep you informed on it." Sonja said.
~Devastated Ruins~
"We are here!" Metal shouted, landing and shooting his duel pad back out.
"So? Where is here exactly? And more importantly, why is it so important that you had to lead me here to finish me off?" Reps said.
"You mean to tell me you don't recognize this place? You don't recognize…your home?" Metal said.
"My home? You can't possibly mean this is…" Reps started.
"Yes…this is the ruins of what was once G.U.N." Metal said, "Our home."
"It may have been my home when I was built, but I no longer have any connection to this, this abomination of humanity that was G.U.N.!" Reps shouted, his eyes matching the red of Metal's.
"You shouldn't talk bad about our creators "brother"." Metal said, "And now, to do the one thing to finish you off!"
Metal picked the song 'NeoMax'.
Suddenly, the thunder and lightning picked up in tone, matching that of 'NeoMax's.
The piano melody filled the air as the rain poured down heavier, balancing its beat.
'No! If he beats this song, then I've lost…there isn't a card in my deck that can work. Wait, I completely forgot about that card,' Reps said, looking at his deck, 'but the odds of me drawing it are so slim.'
"Are you ready fool?" Metal said finishing the song, "I now summon, the omnipotent 'NeoMax'!"
'NeoMax' (????/????) slowly appeared, pushing the rain away from itself as it appeared with the long version of the song from which he claimed his namesake continued on.
'NeoMax' was wearing all black, just as the other 'Max's, the only difference was his green eyes and the eerie green glow he gave off.
"What? His attack and defense points are '????'?" Reps asked.
"This 'Max' is the omnipotent as I said. He starts with 3000 attack much like his brother '300', then his defense is the number of songs I played times 750, something he gains from 'Unlimited'. Since that was 5, his defense points are 3750. And his most powerful ability he copies from 'Legend', in which he gains 750 attack points for each of my monsters destroyed. Since that was 3, his attack points are now at 5750." Metal said, "Now you know why he is named as such. However, his strength keeps him from being able to attack on this turn."
"Then I still have a chance." Reps said, placing his hand on his deck.
"A chance? There is no card in your deck that can beat 'NeoMax'. Face it, "brother", you have lost and my master will grow stronger." Metal said, laughing loudly as 'NeoMax' stood ready to attack.
'I…I can't do it. If I don't pull the card I need, then my friends…I've let them down. If Metal wins here, my friends don't stand a chance.' Reps thought, not being able to move his hand, 'My…friends.'
~Reps' Mind~
'I remember that day…when Sonic, Shadow, and Ryan destroyed those that remained of G.U.N. When Sonic came and secretly began to reprogram and rebuild me, instead of destroying me. He gave me the chance to be who I wished to be.' Reps remembered, seeing the images of that which happened back then, 'And then when Sonic awoke me because I was the only one who could help stop Rep Project Reid. That they would have trust in me, a reploid, after all that they'd been through with reploids.'
Reps saw his friends, the battle with Rep Ryan, their escape.
'I remember when we escaped, I had nowhere to go and no place to stay. But then,' Reps thought, as a holographic image of Ryan placed a hand on his shoulder, 'They invited me to live with them, to be their friend. I can't let them down. Not now, nor ever. I will draw the card. My deck won't let me down. Why else did I train all that time? To lose to some stupid prototype version of myself? I won't let the demons from my past consume me any longer!'
~Back to the duel~
"Whenever you're ready to lose, Reps." Metal said, "Feel free to draw another worthless card."
"My card's are not worthless. They trust me as I trust them. You, on the other hand, merely control your cards. You don't respect them, you don't care about them!" Reps shouted, pulling his next card, "And that is why, you shall lose!"
"My, my, what a caring speech. Too bad it's just a waste of time for you. Cards are merely tools to a means. You use their strength to win battles and that's it." Metal said.
'Thank you my deck, you've given me the one card that I needed to win!' Reps thought as he lay one card face down, "Come and get me Metal! I trust my deck, and your 'NeoMax' shall not defeat me this day!"
"You stupid fool! You waste such things on me! Now, my 'NeoMax' attack his 'Zero Nightshade' with Freeze Arrow Explosion!" Metal shouted.
'Neo Max' gathered his energy and launched it as a huge blast of green arrows aimed right at 'Zero Nightshade'.
"Thank you so much, you idiot! Reveal facedown card!" Reps shouted, revealing his facedown card, 'Zakarello Gate'.
"What the hell does that do?" Metal asked, very confused as to what happened.
"It's rather quite simple. Besides stopping 'NeoMax's attack, this card, in exchange for 4000 life points allows me to summon any 4 cards from my deck." Reps said, his life points dropping from 7600 to 3600.
"And what will that do? No monster you have can stop 'NeoMax'!" Metal said, his eyes closed as he let out a loud laugh.
"Heh, you fool. I trust my deck, and it shall help me. Now, come forth my 'Zapper Zaku', 'Grappler Gouf', and 'Destroyer Dom'!" Reps shouted, as those three cards flew from his deck onto his holster.
"The soldiers of the Dark Axis are ready to do battle!" 'Zapper Zaku' said, as he, 'Grappler Gouf', and 'Destroyer Dom' stroke their pose.
Metal laughed, "Is this supposed to be a joke? Even combined their power isn't enough."
Reps merely looked at his deck, "No, but the one card that I needed them for is!"
"'Zero Nightshade' and 'Zero: The Perfect Knight', I thank you for all you've given me, and now I must ask this last thing from you." Reps said.
"Do what you need to Reps." 'Zero Nightshade' said with a grin.
"My liege, do as you will, for it is my duty as a sacred knight." 'Zero: The Perfect Knight' said.
"Very well! Now, to summon my fourth card. To do so I sacrifice 'Zero Nightshade' and 'Zero: The Perfect Knight' to call forth, the 'Big-Zam'!" Reps shouted.
"What? There's no way you can possibly do this!" Metal shouted, now rather nervous.
"Oh, I believe it is." Reps said, taking the 'Big-Zam' card, throwing it on his card deck and having it appear on the field, "Now, 'Zapper Zaku', 'Grappler Gouf', and 'Destroyer Dom' board the 'Big-Zam' so we may put a stop to 'NeoMax'!"
"You heard the guy, move it!" 'Grappler Gouf' shouted.
"You can't beat 'NeoMax', its attack points are too high!" Metal shouted, his mind bordering on insanity.
"I'm afraid we can. Like I told you, I respect and trust my cards. If you can't do this, then you're doomed to fail!" Reps shouted.
"Powering up is complete sir!" 'Zapper Zaku' said.
"Good, and now you'll see the power of the 'Big-Zam'!" Reps shouted as the 'Big-Zam' (8000/4500) came to life.
"That's inconceivable! How could you bring forth such a powerful card?" Metal said, unable to believe what had happened.
"It's easy, when you believe in your cards…" Reps said, 'And you have friends like I do to support you.'
"Now, 'Big-Zam' attack 'NeoMax' with you Mega Particle Cannon!" Reps shouted.
The 'Big-Zam's Mega Particle Cannon began charging, bracing itself for the blow.
As the charge reached its peak, Metal was shocked.
'How could something like this happen to me? 'NeoMax' is supposed to be unbeatable.' Metal thought, 'Screw this, I'm out of here.'
"You may have won, but you won't get me!" Metal said, trying to jet away, "What? I can't move!"
Reps looked shocked, 'NeoMax' was holding onto Metal, keeping him from getting away.
"You stupid idiot, let go of me or we'll both die!" Metal shouted, trying to pry free of 'NeoMax's grip.
"I told you Metal. This is the price you pay for not respecting and caring about your cards. Now, 'Big-Zam' attack!"
Big-Zam attacked with its Mega Particle Cannon, engulfing Metal and 'NeoMax' with its powerful blast.
"No, let me go you stupid card! Let me go…Noooo!" Metal shouted as the blast engulfed him, "How could he have won?"
"It's simple." 'NeoMax' said as he disappeared and Metal began to disintegrate, "His trust in his cards and his friends won him this. Without those, you had no chance of winning from the beginning. You just don't have what it takes to be a 'Max'."
With that, both 'NeoMax' and Metal disappeared just as the long version of 'Neomax' came to an end and the rain slowly began to let up, the thunder and lighting dissipating.
Reps recalled his duel pad and went over to the remains of Metal, "'Neomax' was right Metal, without those you never did have a chance. So much for your master being so powerful, but since I did win this duel..."
Reps bent down and picked up two things from the remains of Metal and his duel pad.
"That's one more arrow card, plus 'Neomax' since it was your strongest card. Wait a minute, what's that?" Reps said, picking up a card that was in the charred remains of Metal.
"You've got to be kidding me. So, he's become that which he never respected." Reps said, holding a card version of 'Metal Sonic MSK-III'.
"I'll make some use of you, and show you the respect that you never showed your cards." Reps said, putting him and 'NeoMax' in his deck.
The clouds parted as the morning sun shone down on Reps, "Morning already. So much has happened, that I don't even know how to explain most of it. I just hope the others are doing as well as I am."
With that, Reps flew off in search of his next opponent…
~Nearby alleyway~
"I can't believe that fool lost. I gave him the 'NeoMax' card and he still lost." Said our mysterious shadow, 'But with the card I took from Kanbei, even if my other two underlings fail I shall still be able to get revenge. Darkness Shade wouldn't know what hit him.'
"Perhaps you merely underestimated Reps," Said one of the two remaining underlings of our shadow, "he did prove more powerful because of his trust in his deck."
"Maybe so. Perhaps you believe you could do better?" the shadow asked.
"Of course. I've wanted revenge on him for a very long time." Said his underling.
"Very well. You may have the next chance. Just don't fail me like you that fool Metal did." The shadow said.
"Then I take my leave." The underling said, speeding off.
"Are you sure its wise to let her go?" said the other underling.
"Do not worry, you shall get your chance. I know you have as much distaste for that boy as I do." Said the shadow.
"Indeed I do. Soon, Ryan, so very soon…"