Hello once more everybody. Glad everyone liked the chapter with Illidan out having a workout. I guess I kind of pulled the "to train the mind you need to train the body" from Fullmetal Alchemist. After all, that's what Ed and Al's teacher always taught them. But anyways, I'm glad you all liked that chapter. Hopefully you'll enjoy the duel coming up too. So, without further ado, time for reviews.
Ultimate Legendary Master: Meh, he just let him go first. Since Illidan aways likes going second, I figured why not just make the decision for him, lol. Cool that you saw me online. I don't mind if you message me though. Even if I'm away, I'll at least know to get back with you. I think I was probably still cleaning my room, or outside. I had to go take our horses (my dad just bought four horses, two being young colts, like under two months, and the other two horses are their mothers) out to graze in our other field. Yes, I know, I'm definitely a hick now, lol.
Tomb Robber Vicky: Thanks, and yeah, Squall worked with Illidan. You'll see more about Squall and his training techniques on Illidan in Cindy's story.
Ryon Nakura: Hey, even Vegeta from Dragonball Z wore pink shirts, so enjoy the evilness of pink. Ah, there that evil is, well, sort of is.
Brianna Ishtar: Lol, Johnson wasn't bad, but the penguin had him beat. Hands down, no one could out wit the witty penguin. Laughs at fairy Ryon. Waits for Ryon to sleep so he can stick on the pink fairy wings.
Strawberry Cake: I'd figure it'd be a simple answer there Ryon. After all, we all know Bakura had more fun at being evil, and made it look a lot better. All Marik had was his tongue sticking out routine, which got old, lol.
Fire Princess: Yes, lol. Puts hands out for money.
sweetxokissesxo: Yep, it is that bad, but so good, lol. Uh, Ryon, you're worrying us all by talking to a slowly fading away Bakura. After all, him swearing will only make him stronger, and possibly allow him to kill you. Laughs at that statement. Just kidding. After all, Ryou kill you, highly unlikely, hehe.
Isis the Sphinx: It is a miracle on a roll, for sure. Thanks for the congrats. Something odd I noticed when I broke my story up into four files was how I was close to having a specific number of files in each file. I had four files, with three having thirty-five chapters, while the last was one short of thirty-five. Oh well, maybe that's not odd, lol. Anyways, I did do some planning on that story today, and a bit of research, so I'll try hard to get this done tomorrow. If I can't by very late, I'll let you know. I'll try, so bear with me for a short time. Thanks.
pink-kiss-candy: I used to. Now I'm on that damn human diet. And yes, I'd like to meet you too Ryon. Maybe it'd be like when Freddy met Jason, lol.
Well, that's it for the reviews. Glad everyone is enjoying things. Now, here is a fun thing, just cause I like doing fun things, lol. Anyways, if anyone can guess how many chapters I wrote, I'll post a second chapter today. I gave away the secret, so someone review and say how many, and I'll post a second chapter. Anyways, this half demon has things to do (like write, lol). Later all.
Chapter 123
While drawing his card, Johnson said "I'll begin by summoning my strong defensive witness, Mystical Elf (800/2000) in defense mode." An elf in green robes then appeared. She was blue skinned and had blonde hair, and had her arms in a praying stance.
"Now I'll strengthen her defensive testimony by playing the field card known as Chorus of Sanctuary!" A field of flowers then appeared, as well as a little Cupid like creature in the background.
"Thanks to my field card, all of our monsters now gain 500 defensive points. Now my Mystical Elf gets stronger (800/2500). Next I set two cards face down and ends my move. Let's see what kind of case you can string up Mr. Stormrage." (Johnson 8000, Illidan 8000)
Illidan only slightly smiled and drew his card. Looking at his hand, he saw he had Mirror Force, Yamata Dragon, Dark Magician of Chaos, Perfect Machine King, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, and his newly drawn Cyber Jar. "Great… Nothing but a bunch of tribute monsters. Oh well, at least I drew Cyber Jar and Mirror Force."
"I place one monster in defense and set one card face down. That shall end my move." (Johnson 8000, Illidan 8000)
Before Johnson could say a thing, Gozaburo spoke up. "Sorry to interrupt, but I think it's time to raise the stakes. Let's take this duel up to the next level. Time for the Shadow Realm, muwhahaha!" With that, his Millennium Crown glowed and the sphere of darkness appeared around the top of the tower. Slowly, all of the people that had been attached to the walls reappeared one by one.
"This Shadow Game shall be different from the others. Since pain doesn't seem to affect you Illidan, I've decided to inflict the pain to you a different way." Gozaburo was smiling evilly as he said this.
"What is he planning this time?" "What are you saying then?" questioned Illidan.
Chuckling, Gozaburo then pointed towards the walls. "I am simply saying instead of you feeling the pain, your friends shall feel it."
Illidan's face went white with fear. "Leave them out of this! This duel is between me and your flunky, so send the pain to me, not them!" cried out Illidan.
Gozaburo only laughed at Illidan's call for decency. "No, they shall suffer this time instead. Every time you loose life points, one person of Johnson's choosing shall feel a strong electrical shock of lightening. If Johnson looses life points, he shall fell the strong shock as well. Muwhahaha, your friends shall feel your failures, so I'd advise you be careful with your points. Remember, every point you loose gives someone pain. That included if you spend life points of your own, so be my guest to use your Deck Master, muwhahaha!"
Illidan only growled in frustration. "Now if I loose even one life point, someone will suffer for my errors. I have to be just that much more careful."
"Now continue you two, for I wish to see the torment and anguish on Illidan's face, muwahahaha!" called out Gozaburo.
"You won't get away with this Gozaburo!" Illidan replied.
"Mr. Stormrage, you should pay more attention to me and not Mr. Kaiba. Now watch as I activate my two face down cards before I start my move. The first one is the trap known as Solemn Wishes. This grants me 500 life points every time I draw. The next trap I activate is known as Life Absorbing Machine. This trap grants me half of the life points I lost the turn before when I used a cost effect of a monster, magic, or trap card. Now, I draw, thus gaining 500 life points. This case is about to be nearly closed Mr. Stormrage. Now I play the magic card known as Nobleman of Extermination. This magic card destroys one magic or trap card on your side of the field and removes it from play. Also, if the face down card is a trap, we both must search our deck and send that card to the removed from play pile as well." Suddenly a huge knight with a large sword appeared. He leapt across the field and sliced Illidan's face down card in half. It was then flipped up to be revealed as Mirror Force. Illidan slightly growled in frustration at the loss of his trap, but wasn't worried.
"Now I search my deck and remove my Mirror Force from play as well. Next I'll sacrifice my weaker witness for a more powerful witness known as Catapult Turtle (1000/2000) in defense mode." The elf in green then disappeared and a huge metallic turtle appeared. It let a small roar out and its catapult on its back made a small hissing noise.
"Also, my new witness gains 500 defense points thanks to my field card (1000/2500). Now I play one final card. I play the magic card known as Reasoning. This card is a rather special card. Now you get to guess a monster level, then I draw from my deck till I draw a monster. Any magic or trap cards drawn are automatically discarded to the Graveyard. Also, if you guess the right level of monster, that monster is discarded as well and I have to end my turn. Guess wrong though, and I can special summon that monster to the field. Now, please take a guess Mr. Stormrage."
Without much thought, Illidan said "I choose level 4." "It's a basic level. Since most duelists use level 4's the most, he may draw one."
"Very well Mr. Stormrage." replied Johnson. He then proceeded to draw.
"First I draw my Monster Reborn. It is sent to the Graveyard. Now I draw Graceful Charity, which goes as well. Next my Mirror Wall goes to the grave. Ah, but now I drew a monster. It's one I'm sure you've seen rather often as well, and it's not a level four Mr. Stormrage. I think you'll find this monster rather familiar and friendly in a way."
"Just summon it already!" yelled an irritated Illidan.
"Very well Mr. Stormrage. I special summon my Guardian Angel Joan (2800/2000) in attack mode! By the way, she gains the additional 500 defense points as well (2800/2500)." Illidan was in shock as the card image of Guardian Angel Joan then appeared. From the image came the pink skinned angel with her flowing white and gold robes, and golden wings. This was the image Illidan had for so long associated with Marie in her current life. She had mostly used this monster in duels with him and others, and in this tournament she had used it as a Deck Master. In a way, seeing this monster was a mental flinch to Illidan. He hadn't seen this monster in two days and already realized this was a sign of how deeply he did miss Marie. Suddenly he realized what Johnson was trying to do to him.
He slightly chuckled and pointed at Johnson and said "Your mind games won't work on me Johnson. You're trying to make me get distracted by playing a card Marie always played. It just won't work on me though."
Johnson only laughed and said "Oh, did I actually play a monster that Marie actually plays. I didn't realize it. Now, back down to business."
Illidan only chuckled. "He will attack and hit my Cyber Jar. Then I'll be able to blow away that mobile reptilian launch pad and this angel. Then I should be able to draw hopefully at least 5 monsters that I can summon to the field with Cyber Jar's help."
"Well?" asked Illidan.
Johnson only smiled and said "I now activate my Deck Master's special ability. This ability is known as Clear the Courtroom. Thanks to my all powerful Judge Man, I can now pay 1000 life points to activate this effect, so I do it now." Once Johnson's life points went down, a huge set of lightening bolts appeared around him and struck him hard, causing him to cry out in pain. The strikes finally stopped and he stood there slightly gasping and full of wisps of smoke.
At last, he stood straight and said "Now that that is over with, Judge Man can use Clear the Courtroom. Do it my mighty Deck Master!" The large monster then gripped his gavel and threw it at Illidan's face down monster. The card image was easily struck and Cyber Jar appeared. Then Cyber Jar blew up.
"What happened?" asked a shocked Illidan.
"Simple Mr. Stormrage. Clear the Courtroom destroys all the monsters on your side of the field at a cost of only 1000 life points from me. The next part of that effect is about to kick in as well. For every monster you loose, you loose 500 life points." Suddenly Illidan's life point counter then dropped by 500.
"OH NO!"
"Now, who shall I make suffer?" asked Johnson in a candid voice.
"Pick me Johnson! They've done nothing to you, so take it out on me!" cried out Illidan.
Johnson only grinned evilly and shook his head. "No, I want one person to suffer, and that's Mr. Wheeler. He cost me my freedom in our previous duels, so I'll take it out on him and his closest friends. I think for starters, I'll take it out on the woman he loves, so I choose Mai to receive the damage!"
He then pointed at Mai and the lightening bolts began to form. Mai screamed in pain as the bolts surrounded her and were starting to inflict their pain to her.
"MAI!" cried out Joey.
"NO, NOT MAI!" screamed Illidan.
Slowly, the bolts dissipated, but the damage was done. Mai was smoking slightly as she trembled.
"Don't worry about… me guys. Do what you have… to do Illidan." called out recognizably weakened Mai.
Illidan nodded and then looked at Johnson. Now with no monsters out, Illidan was a sitting duck.
"You're about to suffer some major damage Mr. Stormrage. Now Guardian Angel Joan, direct attack Illidan with Golden Wing Blast!" The powerful pink skin fairy then stretched her wings and power began to build. Finally, she built up enough strength and fired a huge golden blast at Illidan, easily knocking Illidan to one knee. He sat there momentarily dazed, but quickly recovered and stood up.
"Now, who shall I hurt for the life points you just lost?" blurted out Johnson.
"LEAVE THEM BE AND HURT ME INSTEAD!" pleaded Illidan.
Johnson only laughed and waved his finger. "I don't think so Mr. Stormrage. I'd much rather see a look of torment on your face as your friends suffer, much like the one on Joey's face as I hurt his closest friends and family. Now I'll have the damage done to Joey's sister, Serenity!"
He pointed at her and the lightening formed around her. Bolt after bolt struck the young girl, causing her to scream in pain. She was crying as she was shocked, yelling out in pain as each bolt hurt worse than the last.
Joey had a look of horror on his face and screamed "LEAVE HER BE AND TAKE YOUR RAGE OUT ON ME JOHNSON! IT'S ME YOU WANT, NOT MY FRIENDS OR SISTER!"
Johnson only laughed as the bolts finally stopped. Serenity was smoking and had her head down. Tears could still be seen coming from her eyes as she only tried to relax and recover from the pain.
Illidan had watched in horror as his friend had suffered through that torment. Growling, Illidan turned to Johnson and said "Stop this now before you kill one of them!"
Johnson only laughed at Illidan. All of Illidan's words were in vain, for Johnson had no intention on conceding.
"Why do you hate Joey so much?" Illidan asked.
Johnson only turned serious. "That fool is the reason I was banished into the far reaches of cyberspace. Joey is the reason I didn't win my freedom from Noa! Joey is the reason I was condemned to remain in that prison. You see, Mr. Wheeler and I dueled when Noa had captured him and the others before the Battle City Finals. Me and Mr. Wheeler began to duel, and I was doing quite well. I nearly had the duel won when suddenly Noa interrupted our duel and said I'd been cheating when clearly I had just been bending the rules, not breaking them."
Joey yelled down "YOU LIAR! You broke several rules and nearly got away with it too!"
Noa then called out "Johnson, you were disgracing my name, so I put my foot down and stopped your cheating. If you'd have won, your win would have been tarnished and a disgrace to myself. I would never have allowed you to leave after that incident."
Johnson only straightened his glasses and looked up at them and said "That's why I'm so angry with the both of you. I had that duel won till Noa stuck his nose in my business. After he had, I was forced to play by all the fair rules. Joey then defeated me in that duel, but that wasn't the humiliating part. The worst part was when I and the other Big 5 members dueled Joey and Yugi in a duel. I had declared that Joey would be the weakest link in that team, but it turned out that he was the actual one that won the duel for the two of them. I had miscalculated how determined and strong Joseph was, and we all five paid for my mistake. Now I have a chance to correct my error by defeating you and sending that fool along with all his friends to the Shadow Realm!"
Illidan only shook his head and looked at Johnson and said "That is pitiful Johnson. To hold a grudge over something that you tried to set up in the first place is sad, but to hurt his friends and family to get back at Joey, that's just unforgivable!"
Johnson only burst out loud laughing. "Unforgivable? Well, who said I wanted forgiveness? I sure don't! Now, to continue on with my move. I now activate Catapult Turtle's special ability. By sacrificing a monster on the field, I can do damage to your life points directly equal to half of that monster's original attack points. Now Guardian Angel Joan, get onto Catapult Turtle's launcher!"
The pink angel then flew onto the top of large turtle and landed on the launching pad.
"I sacrifice Guardian Angel Joan to Catapult Turtle now, so fire her directly at Illidan's life points my Catapult Turtle!" The large turtle roared and then aimed at Illidan. Then the turtle fired his launcher with Joan on it. Joan turned into an energy blast and struck Illidan hard, making Illidan fall to his knees. Illidan was panting hard from the attack, but slowly rose back up.
"Who shall I punish now? I think Yugi will make a wise target!"
Johnson then pointed at Yugi and electrical energy started forming around Yugi. Yugi screamed out in pain as the bolts slowly appeared to cook him. Finally, the blast subsided, leaving a steaming Yugi with a face of pain.
"YUGI!" cried out Joey.
"I'm fine Joey…" Yugi called back.
Joey only let loose a sigh of relief, but growled in anger and frustration at Johnson.
Johnson only smirked and then said "I end my move. I'd advise you to quit Mr. Stormrage, for you've lost half your life points in one turn. It appears you're at a point that you should just quit." (Johnson 7500, Illidan 3300)