Chapter 10, Father vs son.
It had been a week since the school duels, Chazz had hardly left his room, he was far too embarrassed to face anyone after losing to Jaden. Dr Crowler was in his office trying to think of another way to get rid of Jaden or Robin, even after losing to Alexis Robin's test scores was far too high for him to drop out.
Over at the Slifer dorm the students letters from home had just arrived, all the students gathered round as Professor Banner handed everyone their letters and packages, some students received letters telling them how their families was doing back home while others received gifts such as sweets.
Chumley had received a letter from his father, as he read it he felt his heart drop and tears form in his eyes. Jaden noticed this and approached Chumley "Hey Chum what's wrong, bad news from home" he asked.
Chumley stared at the letter "It's my dad, he just got my test scores back and he's sick of me not improving, he wants me to leave duel academy and come and work in his sake factory" he said.
Jaden was shocked "What you can't leave, you should write back to him right now and tell him no" he said, Chumley shook his head "It's too late, he on his way here right now to get me, he'll be here at 5pm he said to have my stuff packed by then" said Chumley.
Chumley sadly stood up and walked to the door "Where are you going" asked Jaden, "To pack my things" replied Chumley as he headed to his room to gather his belongings.
Later that day Jaden was talking to Syrus, he had already explained Chumley's situation, "Come on Sy there must be something we can do" said Jaden, "I don't think there is, unless Chumley becomes a great duellist in the next hour he'll be going home" said Syrus.
Jaden smiled "That's it I've got it, when Chumley's dad gets here me and you can challenge Chumley to a duel and let him win, that way his dad will think he has improved and let him stay" said Jaden, "Do you really think it will work" asked Syrus "I'm sure it will, let's go tell Chumley" said Jaden.
After telling Chumley their plan the three waited for Chumley's father to arrive. At 5pm Chancellor Sheppard arrived at the Slifer dorm will a large muscular man with the same nose as Chumley following behind him.
Mr Huffington approached Chumley "So son are you ready to go" he said, Chumley was silent so Jaden spoke instead "No he's not, Chumley's a great duellist" he said, Mr Huffington laughed "I'll believe that when I see it".
Syrus stepped forward "He can prove it, Chumley can beat the both of us right now" he said pulling his deck out of his pocket, "No stop" said Mr Huffington "How do I know you two won't just let him win".
Mr Huffington turned back to Chumley "Son if you want to prove to my you're a duellist then take me on" he said. Chumley, Syrus and Jaden all looked worried "B but I can't, I'm not ready" said Chumley.
"A true duellist is always ready for an opponent. But since you are my son I'll go easy on you" Mr Huffington said "The boat won't leave until I give the word so I'll give you until tomorrow morning to prepare, good luck son" he continued before heading into the dining room to talk with Professor Banner.
Jaden turned to Chumley "Chum how good of a duellist is your dad anyway" he asked, "Well he's in the Japanese duel league and came 3rd in the last national championship" replied Chumley, "Wait, you mean your dad is the Kumazo Huffington Dizzy deck expert" said Syrus, Chumley nodded "We might be in trouble" said Jaden.
Later that day the whole school had heard that Kumazo Huffington was visiting and all the students came to the Slifer dorm to meet the famous duellist, at the same time Chumley was in his room with Jaden and Syrus desperately trying to improve his deck.
"Ok Chum, my Flame wingman should be able to help you" said Jaden holding up his card, "No, my Cycroid would be better" said Syrus holding up his card. Chumley felt overwhelmed by his friends and was getting more confused by the second.
"Hello there, I was wondering if you might need some help" came a voice, the three looked towards the door to see Bastion standing there, "Hey, aren't you that strategist from Ra yellow" said Jaden.
"Yes, my names Bastion, now which of you is playing against Kumazo" asked Bastion as he entered the room, "That's me" said Chumley sadly, Bastion smiled "Well then, would you like some help with your strategies for tomorrow" he said.
Syrus looked worried "We don't know this guy, are we sure he can help" he said, "I'd take his advice if I was you" they heard a familiar voice turning to the door they saw Robin.
"Bastion can help you a lot more than the useless cards these two will give you" said Robin, "Hey, what are you talking about Flame wingman is a great card" said Jaden enraged, "And how is he supposed to use it when he has no Elemental HERO monsters in his deck" said Robin, at those words Jaden went silent as he realised his mistake.
Chumley looked at his friends "Guys maybe its best if I listen to what Bastion has to say" he said Bastion looked pleased by this. "Ok, I think we should give them some privacy" said Robin, Syrus walked out the door but Jaden stayed where he was, "Wait, what if Chumley needs more help" he said, Robin grabbed Jaden by the collar of his shirt "I said give them some privacy" said Robin as he dragged Jaden out the door.
The next day all the Slifer student had gathered round to watch Chumley duel his father in front of the Slifer dorm, not too far away was Robin, Alexis and Bastion watching as well, "Did you give him some tips" asked Robin, "Yes, I told him everything I could based on his deck" replied Bastion, "Let's hope he remembers" said Robin.
Chumley and his father took their positions, "This is your last chance to back down son" said Mr Huffington, "No, this time I will win" said Chumley, "I see you've grown some back bone, good for you son, I'm proud" said Mr Huffington.
Professor Banner was refereeing for this game, he was tired and had a hangover after losing a sake drinking contest to Mr Huffington last night, with a coin toss it was decided that Chumley would go first.
"Ok dad, I summon Des koala in attack mode" said Chumley, everyone began to talk amongst themselves about Chumley's obvious mistake, "Guys take one last look at Chumley" said Robin to Alexis and Bastion.
Des koala ATK 1100 DEF 1800 LV 3 DARK beast.
Mr Huffington looked disappointed "What are you doing, don't you know that now you can't use it's flip effect on me" he said, Chumley looked shocked "Of course I know that" Chumley said "At least now I do" he whispered so no one would hear him.
Mr Huffington started his turn "I summon Dizzy tiger in attack mode and place one card face down, now Dizzy tiger attack his monster" Mr Huffington said as his tiger destroyed Chumley's koala.
Dizzy tiger ATK 1800 DEF 600 LV 4 EARTH beast-warrior.
Chumley LP 4000 – 700 = 3300.
"Back to you son" said Mr Huffington, Chumley was starting to get nervous until he saw one of the cards in his hand "I summon Des wombat and equip him with Beast fangs to increase his ATK" said Chumley.
Des wombat ATK 1600 DEF 300 LV 3 EARTH beast.
Des wombat ATK 1600 + 300 = 1900 DEF 300 + 300 = 600.
"Now attack" said Chumley, Dizzy tiger was destroyed "Congratulations son, this is the first time you've ever dealt damage to me" said Mr Huffington, after this Chumley ended his turn.
Mr Huffington LP 4000 – 100 = 3900.
Mr Huffington started his turn "First I summon Dizzy angel in attack mode, then I activate Heavy storm to destroy all spell and trap cards on the field", Chumley's Beast fangs and Mr Huffington's face down was destroyed.
Dizzy angel ATK 1800 DEF 400 LV 4 EARTH fairy.
Des wombat ATK 1900 – 300 = 1600 DEF 600 – 300 = 300.
"And since my face down was Statue of the wicked I can special summon a Wicked token in attack mode" said Mr Huffington "Now Dizzy angel attack his wombat".
Wicked token ATK 1000 DEF 1000 LV 4 DARK fiend.
Chumley LP 3300 – 200 = 3100.
"Now my Wicked token can attack you directly, then I end my turn".
Chumley LP 3100 – 1000 = 2100.
Chumley drew his card "I play a monster in defences mode and end my turn" he said sadly.
Mr Huffington drew his card "Sorry son but I attack your monster with Dizzy angel", the face down monster was Bubonic vermin when it was flipped face up another face down monster appeared on Chumley's side of the field.
Bubonic vermin ATK 900 DEF 600 LV 3 EARTH beast.
"What just happened" asked Chumley, Mr Huffington looked disappointed "Don't you know that when Bubonic vermin is flipped face up it summons another one face down" he said, Chumley looked shocked "It does, I mean of course it does, I know that" said Chumley.
"Anyway I attack your other vermin with my Wicked token then I play one card face down to end my turn" said Mr Huffington, when Bubonic vermin was flipped up it summoned a third to the field.
Chumley didn't draw his card instead he looked at his deck in despair "What was I thinking I'm no duellist, maybe I should just work at the sake factory" he thought, "Hey Chumley don't give up, it's not over yet" shouted Jaden, "You can still turn this around" shouted Syrus.
Chumley felt his hope return "Their right, I still have a chance" he thought as he drew his next card, Chumley looked at the cards in his hand "Think Chumley, what can you do to get out of this, that it" he thought.
"I play Polymerization to fuse the Sea koala and Tree otter in my hand to summon Koalo-koala and with him I attack your Wicked token, then I end my turn" said Chumley with a new fire in his eyes.
Koalo-koala ATK 2800 DEF 200 LV 6 EARTH beast.
Mr Huffington LP 3900 – 1800 = 2100.
Mr Huffington was shocked "Good job son, I've never seen you make a move like that before" he said as he drew his next card "However I'm sorry to say that this game is over now".
"First I play one card face down then I activate Flipping the table to destroy all cards on my side of the field except Dizzy angel in order to destroy the same number of cards on your side of the field", both Chumley's monsters and Mr Huffington's face downs was destroyed.
"And since both my cards was Hot sauce bottle you take 500 points of damage for each one".
Chumley LP 2100 – 1000 = 1100.
"Now Dizzy angel finish this" said Me Huffington as Dizzy angel attacked.
Chumley LP 1100 – 1800 = 0.
Chumley fell to his knees close to tears as Jaden and Syrus ran to comfort him, Mr Huffington watches this for a second before heading inside.
In a hour Chumley had packed his bags, "It's really not going to be the same without you" said Syrus sadly, Jaden gave Chumley a hug before he headed to the dining room to meet up with his dad.
When Chumley reached the dining room the only one inside was Professor Banner "Professor where's my dad" asked Chumley, "Oh yes, your father wanted me to give you this" said Banner handing Chumley a sealed envelope.
Chumley opened the envelope and read the letter inside. Dear son, maybe you haven't become a great duellist in you time here but I can see you have made some good friends and I think that's a good enough reason for you to stay, and if you ever need a place to go remember me and my sake factory are always there for you, love Dad.
Chumley felt tears of joy forming in his eyes and this time he didn't try to stop them as he ran back to tell his friends the good news.
