Chapter 24: Gong with the Wind Part 2

Before Gong could continue his play, a loud whistle blew from the sidelines. Turning, they found Gong's father having blown it, anger clear on his face.

"This match is over! My son is hereby disqualified for stealing the dueling techniques of another school!"

"Stealing?"

"Gong didn't steal nothing! I asked them to teach me Synchro Summoning."

This got everybody's attention.

"You...you asked them? Who?"

"A kid named Kit Blade from LDS. Gong dueled him and lost. His skills and style, they were anything unlike Gong had ever seen! It was then that I knew that in order to be a stronger duelist, I had to evolve and learn new techniques. If you think that makes me a thief, then by all means, I will forfeit the duel right now."

Gong's father thought for a minute, before sitting back down.

"Very well. The duel shall continue!"

Gong bowed to his father before turning back to Yuya.

"Now where was I? Oh that's right, Winning this duel! Gong equips Susanowo with Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns! Now he can make two attacks during each battle phase. Next, Gong equips him with Soulshield Wall, giving him 1200 extra defense (3800-5000)! Now Susanowo, take out his Odd Eyes!"

The mechanical warlord swung his sword, cutting Odd Eyes in half before it exploded, forcing Yuya to shield himself.

"Odd Eyes!"

Yuya: 1500

"Sorry Yuya, but this duel is over! Susanowo, attack Drummeriila!"

"Not so fast, I activate Enchanted Javelin! Now I gain life points equal to your Warlord's attack points, plus I'll give Drummerilla a boost for good measure (1500-3900- 1100)."

Gong smirked, truly enjoying the duel.

"I shouldn't have expected any less. Gong ends his turn, but good luck getting over Susanowo!"

Yuya smiled. It would be tough, but he knew he had the cards he needed to do it. All he needed was to draw them. And draw them he did.

"Sorry Gong, but this duel is over! From my Extra Deck I summon back my Odd Eyes, Drummerilla, and Silver Claw! Now, by tributing Odd Eyes and Drummerilla, I can bring out Beast Eyes Pendulum Dragon!"

"Hold up, that's a fusion monster! Where's Polymerization?!"

"My Beast Eyes has an alternative way to summon him. Instead of using a fusion spell, I can instead tribute my materials."

Gong gaped in disbelief. There was more than one way to summon a Fusion monster? Fortunately, he quickly regained his composure.

"An interesting play, Yuya, but he still can't stand up to Susanowo! You're short by 2000 points!"

"Then its a good thing I have Megamorph to double his attack points, isn't it (3000-6000)? Beast Eyes, take out his warlord!"

Gong smirked proudly. Yuya was good, but predictible.

"You didn't think Gong would be prepared by that? By sending Soulshield Wall to the grave and reducing Susanowon's defense to zero, your attack is negated! This duel isn't over yet!"

But Yuya wasn't done, leaping over a small pit in order to grab an Action Card, which he quickly activated.

"I activate the Action card, Over Sword! Not only does Beast Eyes gain 500 attack, but his attack can't be negated!"

Gong shielded himself as his Robot was engulfed by the attack, exploding and nearly sending him flying into the barrier.

"And when Beast Eyes destroys a monster by battle, you take damage equal to the beast I used to summon him!"

"What? But that means-"

"Sorry Gong, but that's a wrap!"

Despite the massive beam of energy coming his way, Gong remained completely calm the entire time, smiling as the attack engulfed him and sent him flying.

"Good game, Yuya."

Gong: 0000

Yuya wins!

"Gong! Are you okay?!"

Yuya ran to his fallen friend in concern, only to be gripped in a bear hug by the big guy, tears of pride streaming down his face as he swung Yuya about.

"Yuya, I knew you could do it! I'm so proud of you!"

"Gee, thanks Gong. Um, can you put me down now?"

Gong did just that, and the two of them bowed to each other in respect.

"I guess that means you won't be participating in the tournament, huh?"

"Who said I wouldn't be competing? I just need to win some more duels, and I've got three weeks. Just you wait, it'll be you and me in the finals, but Gong won't be going easy on ya!"

Yuya smiled, shaking Gong's hand firmly.

"I wouldn't have it any other way."

Deep in the bowels of LDS, Declan stood at his computer, working diligently until Claude came in.

"Well?"

"All the necessary documents have been forged and summitted. Yuto and Shay are entered into the Arc League Championship as LDS Students."

"Excellent. And the Pendulum cards?"

"The third set has entered production. Set 2 is ready for distribution."

"Excellent. That will be all."

Claude nodded before heading out, leaving Declan to his thoughts.

"Father...I don't know why you're doing this, but I won't stop until I take you down. Mark my words..."