Author's note.

Here it is, the first duel of the series. Hope you guys like it. Also, some of the effects of the monsters with have alterations to them. So, leave a review, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Chapter 8

ShiiShii vs Moskii

"As the challenged party, I'll go first. I draw", said ShiiShii drawing the top card of her deck. "I summon Goblin Zombie in attack mode". Her new monster was a corps that resembled a goblin and had beady red eyes. It also carried a sword in one hand.

Goblin Zombie

Level: 4

Attribute: Dark

Type: Zombie

ATK: 1100

DEF: 1050

"I'll place these two facedown and let you try and beat me" said ShiiShii.

"Very well", said Moskii drawing the top card of her deck. "I summon I summon Armoured Bee in attack mode". Her new monster was a bee that had an armoured body.

Armoured Bee

Level: 4

Attribute: Wind

Type: Insect

ATK: 1600

DEF: 1200

"Now for my monster's special ability", said Moskii. "Once per turn, I cut the attack of one of your monsters in half. Go! Pin Point Paralysis!". Armoured Bee then fired it's stinger at Goblin Zombie, striking it in the chest. It then roared in pain.

Goblin Zombie

ATK: 1100 - 550 = 550

"Nice move", said Bastion impressed. "Now she can deal more damage then intended".

"Now attack her Goblin Zombie!" Shouted Moskii. Armoured Bee then launched it's stinger at Goblin Zombie again and destroyed it.

ShiiShii: 4000 - 1050 = 2950

"I activate the effect of Goblin Zombie!", said ShiiShii. "When it's destroyed, I can add one zombie from my deck to my hand. As long as it's defence is 1200 or less". A card them popped out of her deck and she added it to her hand.

"Now, I activate my trap, Necro Revival", said ShiiShii. "Now, when you destroy a monster, I can activate this card. Now, all I gotta do is send a zombie from my hand to the grave to revive a monster from my grave. So, I send my Zombie Master from my hand to the grave. Now, come back to my field, Goblin Zombie!". Her monster then crawled out of the ground.

"Did I forget to mention that if the monster I brought back was a Zombie, it gains an extra 500 attack and defence points?" Asked ShiiShii Rhetorically.

Goblin Zombie

ATK: 1100 + 500 = 1600

DEF: 1050 + 500 = 1550

"I'll place these two facedown and end my turn" said Moskii.

"Then it's my move now", said ShiiShii drawing the top card of her deck. "I activate the spell, Pot of Greed, which I draw 2 more cards from my deck". ShiiShii drew two more cards from her deck.

"Now, Goblin Zombie, attack Armoured Bee!" Shouted ShiiShii. Goblin Zombie charged forward and slashed Armoured Bee in two. But Armoured Bee's stinger stung Goblin Zombie in the chest. Both monsters were then destroyed.

"Both destroyed?" Said Syrus in confusion.

"Why would she send her monster in if it was only gonna get destroyed?" Asked Alexis.

"I think I know", answered Bastion. "It's because of Goblin Zombie's effect".

"Your friend's right", added ShiiShii. "Now I get to add any zombie monster from my deck to my hand as long as it has 1200 defence or less". A card popped out of her deck and she added it to her hand.

"Next comes my facedown card, Zombie Master's Necromancy", said ShiiShii. "Thanks to this card, when a zombie monster is sent to the grave, I can send one zombie from my hand to the graveyard to summon a monster of the same level from the grave. So, I send Necro face from my hand to the graveyard to special summon, Zombie Master". Her new monster was a pale figure with long, pale purple hair and decked out in raggedy clothes.

Zombie Master

Level: 4

Attribute: Dark

Type: Zombie

ATK: 1800

DEF: 0

"Now, I activate my Zombie Master's effect", said ShiiShii. "Now, I can send a Zombie monster from my hand to grave to special summon a level 4 or below Zombie monster from my grave. So, I send Mezuki to the grave to summon back an old friend, Goblin Zombie". Zombie Master then raised it's arms and purple lightning came out of it and struck the ground. As this happened, Goblin Zombie then rose out of the ground.

"Next, I play the spell, Restock the shelves", said ShiiShii. "Since more than two cards were sent from my hand to the graveyard, I can draw the same number of cards from my deck".

"Wait, she sent 3 to the graveyard", said Tio. "That means she can draw three cards". ShiiShii then drew the top three cards of her deck.

"I'll place this facedown and end my turn" said ShiiShii.

"Then it's my move, I draw", said Moskii drawing the top card of her deck. "I summon Insect Knight, in attack mode". Her new monster was a humanoid grasshopper coloured grey and gold with red eyes and carried a sword and shield.

Insect Knight

Level: 4

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 1900

DEF: 1500

"Now, I play the spell, Double Summon", said Moskii. "Now, I can conduct a second normal summon this turn. So, now I summon, Howling Insect". Her new monster was a dark-blue, dark-purple and mustard yellow cricket with blue flames on it's back legs and thorax.

Howling Insect

Level: 3

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 1200

DEF: 1300

"And now", said Moskii. "By removing one insect monster from my graveyard from play, I can special summon this creepy crawler. Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior, come forth!". Her monster was a large, green centipede with red eyes and a mouth full of teeth.

Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior

Level: 4

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 1900

DEF: 400

"Sweet", said Jaden. "She's got three monsters out now".

"Time to swarm her opponent" said Zombina.

"Now, Insect Knight!", shouted Moskii. "Attack Goblin Zombie!". Insect Knight then charged forward and slashed Goblin Zombie with it's sword, destroying it.

ShiiShii: 2950 - 800 = 2150

"You remember my Goblin Zombie's effect, right?" Asked ShiiShii. A card then popped out of her deck and she placed it in her hand.

"Here's another one! Aztekipede!", shouted Moskii. "Attack Zombie Master!". Aztekipede then dove underground and resurfaced underneath Zombie Master, catching it in it's jaws, crushing it.

ShiiShii: 2150 - 100 = 2050

"Now for my Aztekipede's ability", said Moskii. "Now you gotta send the top card of your deck to the graveyard". ShiiShii the took the top card of her deck and placed it in her graveyard.

"Now, Howling Insect, attack!" Shouted Moskii. Her monster then created a sonic vibration.

"Hold it right there", said ShiiShii. "I activate my trap, negate attack. And, well, then name's self explanatory". Howling insect's attack stopped.

"Very well", said Moskii. "I'll place these two facedown and end my turn".

"Then it's my move", said ShiiShii drawing the top card of her deck. "I activate the continuous spell, Call of the Mummy".

"Call of the Mummy?" Asked Chumley.

"Indeed", answered Bastion. "If she controls no monsters, she can special summon a Zombie monster from her hand".

"Wait, does that mean ANY zombie?" Asked Jaden.

"You are both correct", said ShiiShii. "Now, say hello to Changshi the Spiridao". Her new monster was a Jiang Shi wearing a Chinese shroud coloured red and lavender with gold highlights and she wore ceremonial beads around her chest like bandoleers. He hair was black and her skin was a pale white.

Changshi the Spiridao

Level: 6

Attribute: Dark

Type: Zombie

ATK: 2000

DEF: 0

"Now for one of her special abilities", said ShiiShii. "I can send a Zombie monster from my hand to the graveyard. So, I send Gozuki from my deck to the graveyard. Now, I activate the effect of Mezuki from my Graveyard. Now, I can remove it from play and special summon a zombie from my grave. So, say hello to Zombie Master, once again". Her monster then appeared on the field.

"Next, I activate Gozuki's effect from the grave", said ShiiShii. "I can remove a zombie monster from my graveyard from play to summon a zombie from my hand. So, I banish Goblin Zombie to summon Shutendoji". Her new monster was a red skinned demon with long horns, long yellow hair, wearing Japanese garbs and carried a gorde in his hand.

Shutendoji

Level: 4

Attribute: Earth

Type: Zombie

ATK: 1500

DEF: 800

"Now for one of Shutendoji's effects", said ShiiShii. "I can add one Zombie monster that has been removed from play and place it on the top of my deck".

"Man, that Jiang-Shi is certainly a good duelist" said Chumley.

"I agree", added Bastion. "If she was a student here, she could very well be one of the top freshmen".

"Now, Changshi!", shouted ShiiShii. "Attack Insect Knight! Sealed Soul Blast!". Changshi raised her hand and a swarm of souls came out of it, striking insect Knight and destroying it.

Moskii: 4000 - 100 = 3900

"You're up next, Zombie Master", said ShiiShii. "Attack Howling Insect!". Zombie Master then released violet lightning from it's hands and destroyed Howling Insect.

Moskii: 3900 - 600 = 3300

"You just activated my monster's effect", said Moskii. "Now, I can special summon one insect monster from my deck with 1500 attack points or less. And I choose Resonance Insect". Her new monster was an insect with red eyes and wings with mechanical patterns.

Resonance Insect

Level: 4

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 1000

DEF: 700

"THAT'S your plan?", asked ShiiShii. "Summon ANOTHER bug for me to squash? Show them what I mean Shuntedoji!". Her monster then swung his gorde and smashed Resonance Insect.

Moskii: 3300 - 500 = 2800

"Now for my monster's effect", said Moskii. "I can add one level 5 or above insect from my deck to my hand". A card then popped out of her deck and she add it to her hand.

"I activate my facedown, order of Necroworld", said ShiiShii. "Now, thanks to this spell, I get to add up to two cards that list Zombie monsters in it's text. Only I need to control three or more Zombies and have at least two Zombies removed from play". Two cards then popped out of her deck and she added them to her hand.

"I'll end my turn for now" said ShiiShii.

"Come on, Moskii", cheered Chumley. "You can do it".

"Yeah, Moskii", cheered Jaden. "Get your game on".

"Oh believe me, I will", said Moskii drawing the top card of deck. "I activate the spell, tribute force. Now, for this turn only, one monster on my field can count as two tributes for the tribute summon of a monster. So, I use this spell on Aztekipede".

"And what do you plan to do with that?" Asked ShiiShii.

"You'll see", said Moskii. "I sacrifice my Aztekipede, to summon, Insect Queen". Her Aztekipede then disappeared. Soon, her new monster began to crawl out of the card and revealed itself. It was a large spider-like creature with red, blue and cream coloured exoskeleton. It had long legs, spikes on it's abdomen and a humanoid head with antenna and beady, black eyes. It then released a terrifying scream.

Insect Queen

Level: 7

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 2200

DEF: 2400

"And now, I remove both Insect Knight and Armoured Bee from my grave", said Moskii. "And with that done, I summon, Doom Dozer". Her new monster erupted out of the ground. It was a larger version of Aztekipede, but was coloured red and black.

Doom Dozer

Level: 8

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2600

"Now, I play the spell card, worm bait", said Moskii. "Now, since I control an Insect monster, I can summon two worm tokens". Two caterpillar-like creatures appeared on Moskii's field.

Worm Tokens (X2)

Level: 1

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 0

DEF: 0

"And now for one of my Queen's abilities", said Moskii. "She gains 200 attack points for every Insect on the field. I count 4. So that's 800".

Insect Queen

ATK: 2200 + 800 = 3000

"Now, I sacrifice a worm token so my Queen can attack" said Moskii. Insect Queen then picked up one of the tokens in her mouth and started to eat it.

"Now, attack her Changshi!" Shouted Moskii. A beam of white energy shot out of Insect Queen's mouth and destroyed Changshi.

ShiiShii: 2050 - 1000 = 1050

"And now, my queen gets to lay an egg" said Moskii. Insect Queen then layed an egg.

Insect egg

Level: 1

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 100

DEF: 100

"Now, Doom Dozer!", shouted Moskii. "Attack Zombie Master!". Doom Dozer then wrapped it's body around Zombie Master and crushed it.

"Not so fast, I activate my Necro Defender's effect from my hand", said ShiiShii. "I can discard it, to negate any damage I take this turn".

"You saved yourself for now", said Moskii. "I end my turn with a facedown".

"She's almost done it" said Jaden.

"All she has to do is attack on her next turn and she's won" added Alexis.

"Alright bugsy, you. Asked for it", said ShiiShii. "I play the trap card, call of the haunted. I can now bring back one monster from my graveyard. So, come back, Zombie Master". Zombie Master then returned to her field.

"Next, I sacrifice both Shutendoji and Zombie Master" said ShiiShii. Her two monsters then sunk into the ground.

"Uh, what's going on?" Asked Syrus.

"Two words", said Zombina. "Nothing. Good".

"Now, great king of the undead", said ShiiShii. "Rise up from your grave and defeat those who challenge you with the power of the undead! RISE UP! DOOMKING BALERDROCH!". The ground started to crack. A large, muscular arm with a bony hand rose up from it. Then, an entire being come out of the ground. It was a large, dragon-like creature. It had a skeletal head with a gold and black bone frill along with a golden spine and rub cage on it's back. On it's chest was a skeletal dragon and on it's shoulders were large skulls. The rest of it's body was serpentine-like with black and gold armour and a snake head at the end of it's tail. In it's hand, was a bladed cepter with a Ruby.

Doomking Balerdroch

Level: 8

Attribute: Dark

Type: Zombie

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2000

"Now, I activate, wave of decay", said ShiiShii. "Now, one Zombie monster I control can gain the ability to attack THREE times this turn".

"Well, that's not exactly a good plan", said Alexis. "Balerdroch doesn't have enough attack to destroy Moskii's monsters".

"Not yet, I activate the Equip Spell, Violet Crystal", said ShiiShii. "Now, a Zombie monster I control gains 300 attack points. And I choose Balerdroch". All the gold on Balerdroch's body turned into violet crystals.

Doomking Balerdroch

ATK: 2800 + 300 = 3100

"Now, attack Doom Dozer!" Shouted ShiiShii. A stream of purple smoke came from Balerdroch's dragon mouth and Doom Dozer was destroyed.

Moskii: 2800 - 300 = 2500

"Now then", said ShiiShii. "Attack her insect egg and worm token". Balerdroch's dragon head released it's purple smoke again. It then hit Moskii's monsters.

"Moskii!" Shouted Jaden.

"Oh no", said Syrus. "She lost".

"Too bad for her", said ShiiShii. "Now where were-".

"Not so fast. It's not over yet". The smoke faded to see Moskii still standing.

"How?", asked ShiiShii. "I wiped out your life points".

"I have this to thank for that" said Moskii. They looked through the smoke to see-.

"You activated a trap card" said ShiiShii.

"That's right", said Moskii. "Since your attack was able to inflict me with 2000 or more points of damage, I activated Nutriant Z to five me 4000 life points before your attack did any damage".

Moskii: 2500 + 4000 = 6500 - 3100 = 3400

"Well, your Insect Queen didn't get out of this unscathed", said ShiiShii. "She loses 600 attack points since your monsters are gone".

Insect Queen

ATK: 3000 - 600 = 2400

"I'll end my turn", said ShiiShii. "Now, you're just a few more turns away until Jaden is mine, forever". Moskii then placed her hand over her deck.

'Please be the card I need' she begged in her head. She then drew the top card of her deck and smiled at what she saw.

"I activate the spell card, Insect egg nest", said Moskii. "Now, since I control an insect monster, I can summon one Insect Egg Token for every available monster card zone on my field". Four insect eggs then appeared on her field.

Insect Egg Token

Level: 1

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 100

DEF: 100

"And now my monster's attack goes up again", said Moskii. "All the way to 3200

Insect Queen

ATK: 2400 + 800 = 3200

"Next, I play the Equip Spell, Dangerous Pheromones", said Moskii. "Now, since it's equiped to an insect monster, when my monster attacks, the target is switched to attack mode".

"Uh, my monster's already in attack mode", said ShiiShii. "So, what's the point?". Moskii only smirked.

"So, I could play this", said Moskii. "I activate, the spell, cocoon of ultra evolution!".

"What?!" Everyone shouted.

"You heard me", said Moskii. "Now, I can tribute one insect monster I control to special summon an insect monster from my deck. Only catch is that the monster I tribute has to have a card equipped to it".

"So that's why she played Dangerous Pheromones" said Zombina.

"Oh yeah", said Jaden. "Show her who's boss, Moskii".

"I tribute my Insect Queen" said Moskii. Insect Queen then fired yellow thread from her mouth and began to envelop herself in it until she was inside a cocoon.

"Uh, what's going on?" Asked ShiiShii.

"She's changing", said Moskii. "Now, I think it's time for her to reveal herself. Metamorphosed Insect Queen! Shed your cocoon and reveal your power!". The cocoon started to crack and a new monster appeared. It looked like Insect Queen, but there were several changes. She was more humanoid and was more segmented and covered in spikes and plating. She also had more appendages and she had larger wings. She then released a loud scream that echoed everywhere.

Metamorphosed Insect Queen

Level: 7

Attribute: Earth

Type: Insect

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2400

"Hah! She's no match for my Doomking" said ShiiShii.

"That's where you're wrong", corrected Moskii. "As she also carries one part of Insect Queen's abilities. That being the power boost by 200 for every insect on the field. And now, I got 5. So that's an extra 1000 attack points".

Metamorphosed Insect Queen

ATK: 2800 + 1000 = 3800

"Now, Metamorphosed Insect Queen!", shouted Moskii. "Attack Doomking Balerdroch!". Her monster opened her mouth and fired a beam of green energy at Balerdroch and destroyed it.

ShiiShii: 2050 - 700 = 1350

"And now, here comes one my Queen's abilities", said Moskii. "I can tribute one Insect monster to attack again. So, I tribute one of my insect egg tokens to allow her to attack again". Metamorphosed Insect Queen then ate one of the eggs.

Metamorphosed Insect Queen

ATK: 3800 - 200 = 3600

"Now, let's finish this!", shouted Moskii. "Attack ShiiShii Directly!". Her monster then fired another beam of green energy at ShiiShii, sending her flying into a wall.

ShiiShii: 1350 - 3600 = 0

Moskii: Winner

Her monsters disappeared.

"And that, as we say, is that" said Moskii.

"Rgh, almost there", groaned Zombina as she tried to cut the rope. "Almost got-AH!". She managed to cut the rope, making them all fall to the floor.

"Uh, Tio", said Syrus. "Could you please get off me?".

"Sorry Syrus" said Tio as she got up.

"That was a totally wicked duel, Moskii" said Jaden.

"Yes, I must admit that was quite an impressive duel" agreed Bastion.

"Aw thanks", said Moskii blushing. "It's the first duel I had with my new deck".

"What about her?" Asked Chumley pointing to ShiiShii.

"We might have to chancellor Shepard" said Bastion.

"And how do we do that when she's armed with SWORDS?!" Shouted Syrus.

"I have an idea" said Zombina.

Later.

ShiiShii woke up to find herself in the Chancellor's office and she was tied up.

"What's going on?" Asked ShiiShii as she tried to break free.

"We'll be asking the question", answered Chancellor Shepard. "First, how did you get to academy island? Second, why did you kidnap Jaden?".

"I told your students that", answered ShiiShii. "I was planning on making Jaden my betrothed through a ritual".

"You know fully well that doing this without consent is illegal, right?" Asked Tio.

"Like I had a choice?" Asked ShiiShii.

"If you wanted to be with someone", said Chumley. "Why not get a host family?".

"I tried", answered ShiiShii. "Got rejected every time. Nobody wants to host a Chinese, undead corpse. No host family, no life in human world, means living in a palace for the rest of my life. I, just don't wanna be alone".

'I, just don't wanna be alone'. Those words echoed in Jaden's head. Remembering how he had little friends when he was a kid. It was only on the first day that he was brought to the Interspecies Exchange Bill office that he started to interact with people.

"Untie her, Zombina" said Jaden.

"Huh?", asked Zombina. "Are you sure about-".

"I have an idea on how we can work this out" answered Jaden.

"Your funeral J" said Zombina as she untied ShiiShii. ShiiShii then got to her feet and Jaden walked over to her.

"I have a proposal for you", said Jaden. "You want to live in human world, right? Well, you can, and one way is by becoming a student here. But, you'll have to have a host. So, why not join me and the others at Slifer Red?".

"WHAT?!" Everyone else shouted.

"I've seen your duel skills", continued Jaden. "You were total awesome out there. Heck, you might even be fit to be an Obelisk Blue. But, since I'm your host, you're gonna have to stay in Slifer Red with me. So, how does that sound?".

"Well", said ShiiShii. "Sure beats what I had before. But, will that be okay with you Chancellor?".

"I don't see why not", said Chancellor Shepard. "If Jaden's willing to, I don't see why you can't be a student here. Just, try not to kidnap people, okay?".

"Okay", answered ShiiShii. "Besides, I got someone know".

"Well, he's my blood fruit" said Moskii pulling him close to her.

"No, he's my lucky charm" said ShiiShii. Soon, the two were screaming 'mine' over and over again while playing tug-o-war with him.

"Guess things are gonna be a lot more lively now", said Jaden. "Uh, can I have my arms back?".