Hey guys. Well, at least I'm not yawning again this morning, yet. Damn medicine almost put me to sleep yesterday at work, which kind of sucked. I'm sure the guy I worked with thought I was going to nod off and was not listening to him, but I was, barely, hehe. But he's impressed with what I've done so far, and thinks I'm learning at a fast pace, so I'm feeling better about the job. Yawns Damn sleepiness. At any rate, enough about my fun sleepiness at work. So at that, let's get down to the reviews.

Metal Overlord 2.0: Yeah, it didn't take long for the duel to heat up. Both Yami and Illidan are throwing everything they have at one another, and it will be a grudge match for sure. Sorry I've yet to check out your new chapter. Things have been semi crazy around here, not to mention I have a stack of stories to read. On top of that, I want to write on my own, but have yet to have time really. Sighs Soon though, more than likely tonight or tomorrow (Wednesday) I'll have time.

Brianna Ishtar: Yep, he's winning, lol. As per the rules, yeah, I tried hard throughout all my duels to stick to real life rules. Sometimes I bent them, or broke them to match the show to an extent, but for the most part, I followed the rules. Lol, I didn't do as the show did many a times, which was impossible rule breaking to the extreme. Plus it helps that I play the game myself, so I know what works and what don't. Watches Ryou run away as usual.

thehyperactivecow: True, you never know, but that's the funny thing about destiny. I sort of don't believe in it, but at times I do. In a way, I felt like I was destined to meet my fiancé, but so many other things, I don't follow it. Shakes head Gotta stop getting side tracked, lol. But yes, I control everyone's destiny in this story, hehe.

Tomb Robber Vicky: I know, so much happened in one turn. It was kind of insane. But yeah, it'll be an interesting duel till the end.

Isis the Sphinx: No, she probably didn't, but she didn't have much of a choice, hehe. Don't worry about the last chapter, lol. It happens. And I'll check your story out once I get a free moment.

Things have been kind of crazy since Saturday. First, I spent the entire day helping my dad in the hayfield from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M. Sure, we had a few breaks, but damn, it took all day. Well, during that time, I found out the car I've been wanting to get was possible. The price went down to 10800, so I decided to get it. I'm supposed to go possibly get it today. I'm happy, hehe. I can't wait to drive it home.

Anyways, enough about me. My fiancé is about ready to have me post another chapter. She gave me what she had, and I must say, she did a fine job. I'll more than likely post it tonight or tomorrow morning. We'll see in the near future.

That's all I have. Btw, I've put off work on my sequel to The Wolves Seal so that I could write a small one-shot. It'd help everyone out if I write it first I figured, so I decided to write it. Not to mention, I've yet to come up with a title for the sequel, hehe. I'll figure one out, eventually, lol. At any rate, till tomorrow, enjoy.

Chapter 76

Yami drew his next card and lightly chuckled, saying "You made quite a nice move last turn Illidan. I'm surprised you took out my monsters like that, but you made a mistake by leaving me my Dark Magician Girl. Now, I play Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw two new cards." He quickly drew his two new cards off his deck and smiled at them.

"Too bad for you Illidan that your move might have been the last good one you'll make for a while. I now play Monster Reborn, bringing back my Buster Blader (2600/2300)." The purple warrior with gold trim on his body then reappeared on the field swinging his powerful lance.

"Now I move my Dark Magician into play (2500/2100)." The purple robed mage then jumped onto the field and crossed his arms with his staff still in his hand.

Illidan watched this unfold and realized one thing. "Yami is taking a big risk now. What has he got planned for me now?"

Up in the stands, Joey and the others only wondered what Yugi could be thinking.

"Is he nuts? Summoning his Deck Master to the field is extremely dangerous. He could lose the duel this way!" exclaimed Joey.

"Calm down big brother. I'm sure Yugi knows what he's doing." replied Serenity as she grabbed Joey's arm, attempting hard to calm him down.

Tea only looked at Joey and said "Trust him Joey. Yugi knows what he's doing. He wouldn't do anything he knew would cause him to lose the duel. So, just believe in him."

Back on the field, Yami mentally said to Yugi "Yugi, if this works, Illidan will be painted into a corner. But if we fail, we'll be almost certainly at his mercy. Do you think it's still a good plan?"

Yugi only nodded to Yami and said "It's worth the risk Yami. We have to try something that Illidan wouldn't ever think we'd try. If we don't, we'll never know if we can beat him. Let's do it partner!"

Yami nodded mentally back and replied "Then let's do it."

Yami then focused on the duel again and said "Alright Illidan, now I play this magic card, Polymerization! I'll now fuse my Dark Magician and my Buster Blader together, forming Dark Paladin (2900/2400)!" Both the purple robed mage and purple warrior then swirled together. Lightning flashed as a new monster appeared in their place. This monster looked like a warrior, but also looked much more like a mage. He wore black armor with orange streaks here and there. His skin was a light shade of blue, and his eyes were mysterious. He then swung his mighty staff that looked like a sword combined with his staff.

Shocked, Illidan thought mentally "This is what Yami was up to. He wanted to summon this fusion monster, but why?"

Yami broke Illidan's thoughts up by saying "Meet my new Deck Master, Illidan. This monster has abilities even you don't know about, but I know them all. First and for most, like Dark Magician, he raises the attack points of monsters, but only specific ones on my side of the field. Those include spellcasters and warriors. That means Dark Magician Girl still keeps her extra 500 attack points. Also, it increases Dark Paladin's own attack points, seeing how he's a spellcaster as well (3400/2400). Also, since I sent Dark Magician to the Graveyard technically, Dark Magician Girl gains 300 additional attack points." The young female mage then glowed as she accepted energy from her fallen teacher and friend.

"Next I'll play the magic card Diffusion Wave-Motion! In order to play this card, I must first give up 1000 life points. Next I equip it to Dark Paladin for this turn. And now, allow me to introduce him properly. Dark Paladin, attack Illidan's monsters, starting with his Scapegoat Tokens and then finally his Kuriboh with Dark Magic Blade Slash!"

The black armored mage let out a war cry as he raised his staff into the air. Blades of energy went flying first at the small goat creatures, which were instantly crushed. Their destruction instantly weakened the small brown fur ball monster considerably (1100/1000). Another energy blade then went flying from the staff of the mage, easily slashing the fur ball monster in half and causing a massive explosion.

"Unfortunately, I have to end my turn due that Dimension Wave-Motion only allows one monster to attack this turn. Make your move, if you dare Illidan." (Yami 3200, Illidan 6500)

Illidan sighed happily that Yami couldn't attack a second time, but still, he wasn't out of the woods just yet. "This isn't looking good. Last turn I got the jump on him and easily overtook him. But now, his Dark Paladin has turned things around. If I could destroy it, I could win this duel. But how do I destroy it when I have nothing in my hand capable of it?"

Slowly, Illidan glanced at his hand, scanning for anything that could help him. All he saw that could help him was possibly his Spirit Reaper, and it alone couldn't win the duel. Sighing, he slowly devised a strategy. "I can use Spirit Reaper as a shield for now, but I need something to get me back in the game."

Illidan then looked at his deck and thought "There has to be a card in my deck that can save me now. I just have to draw it. Here goes."

He drew his next card and smiled, thinking "Well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes. But I can't waste this card yet. I have to wait a little longer."

"I set one monster in defense mode and end my move." (Yami 3200, Illidan 4500)

"Hmm, so that's all you could do Illidan?" asked a curious Yami.

Illidan only nodded, knowing he could, but really couldn't. "I could do something else, but it's not yet time. Besides, I bet that new Deck Master of his can save itself. No need in wasting my opportunities."

Yami then drew another card and smirked, saying "Well, that's too bad Illidan, because I'm about to cut your life points down a little farther. Dark Magician Girl, attack his face down monster with Burning Magic Attack!" Twirling her scepter playfully, the mage quickly then pointed it at the face down card image and released a blast of black energy. The blast struck the card image, causing a small explosion and a puff of smoke to appear. When the smoke cleared, there stood a small grim reaper like creature with a scythe in it's hands.

Shocked, Yami asked "What happened?"

Illidan lightly chuckled and responded with "You attacked my Spirit Reaper (300/200), and it is capable of surviving any battle with a monster. That means it can't be destroyed by attacking it. After all, you've seen it before this duel, so you should know about it."

Yami slightly remembered facing this creature before in a tag team duel against Illidan and Marie and sighed, saying "Of course. I remember now. Well, in that case, I end my turn." (Yami 3200, Illidan 6500)

Illidan drew his next card and smiled, knowing this card would complete his combo. "I play the magic card called Card of Sanctity, allowing both of us to draw till we hold six cards in our hands. So now I'll…"

Yami smirked and said "Not so fast Illidan, I activate Dark Paladin's special ability. He can now negate your magic card's effect by me discarding one card from my hand, rendering your card useless."

Illidan was in shock and yelled "No way! You mean he can negate magic cards?"

Nodding, Yami replied with "That is one of his normal abilities. So you just wasted a card. Too bad for you."

Growling, Illidan realized one thing. "Great… I can't use magic cards against that thing as long as Yami has cards in his hand. Now what?"

Sighing, he slowly said "I'll end my turn then." (Yami 3200, Illidan 6500)

Yami drew his next card and said "I'll first activate my Deck Master's special ability. Like Dark Magician, I can now bring back a magic card from my Graveyard at a cost of 500 life points. So, I pay 500 life points, allowing me to bring back my Monster Reborn. Next I play Monster Reborn, bringing back my Dark Magician (2500/2100)." The purple robed mage then reappeared on the field and took his usual crossed arms stance.

Smirking slightly, Yami said "I now sacrifice Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl in order to special summon the Sorcerer of Dark Magic (3200/2800)!" A powerful mage with a long black, nearly dark purple, cape then appeared. He wore the same colored gloves, and a small hat like the Dark Magician's. Unlike the Dark Magician though, he had armor that connected to his cape, and then a blue-green robe under the robe. His eyes were sky blue and his hair blonde. In his hand was a powerful staff that had a crystal held in what looked like some kind of tri-prong claw.

"Thanks to my Deck Master, he gains 500 additional attack points (3700/2800)." The black armored mage then pointed his sword like staff at the new mage and fired a beam of energy. The new mage bathed in it's power as he glowed with mystical energy.

"I now activate my Deck Master's special ability again. This means I give up 500 life points in order to bring back a magic card. And I choose Monster Reborn again. And now I play it in order to revive my Dark Magician Girl (2000/1700)!" The female mage then reappeared on the field and twirled about.

"That will end my turn for now. Make your move Illidan." (Yami 2200, Illidan 6500)