Chapter 11: Fighting Warriors

Once they had made their way through the door,our heroes found that, to their dismay, they were not back home but instead in a completely different place.

"Ah great, here we go again!"

"Now where are we?"

They all looked around, but could find no identifiable landmarks. As far as the eye could see, all they could find was sand, save for the ocean far off in the distance.

"Looks like some kind of desert." Jaden shrugged.

"Gee, what was your first clue? The sand, or the hot sun?"

Everyone glared at Chazz, who fell silent. At last Bastion spoke up.

"I believe it may be best to split up in search of shelter or a method home. Chazz, you and I will head North. Syrus and Hassleberry, you two head East. Jaden and Alexis, you head to the coast. If there's water, there may be people. Everyone have their PDA handy?"

Everyone nodded, each pulling out the device.

"Good. If anyone finds anything, send a message and we'll be there as soon as we can."

With that, the three groups went their separate ways in search of rescue.

Chazz and Bastioned walked through the desert for several minutes, but found nothing. Presently the two were sitting under a cactus, trying to avoid its needles while they shaded themselves from the sun.

"I don't know about you, Bastion, but I think we should head back. We haven't found anything, and if we keep going we're going to pass out."

"You may have a point, Chazz. But by that logic, we should stay here until nightfall. Without water, we wouldn't make the trip back."

"Did someone say water?"

The two looked up to see some kind of cowgirl walking over to them. Bastion tried to hide his blush as he spoke.

"Erm, well, yes. You see, my friend and I are lost and, well..."

"Ah, its alright! You boys aren't from around here, I can tell. My names Warrior Lady of the Wasteland, but you can call me WL."

"Gee, that must be one long birth certificate."

Warrior Lady of the Wasteland giggled, finding Chazz's joke funny.

"Anyway, I'd be happy to give ya'll some water. But you'll have to duel me for it."

Bastion smirked, eager for a challenge.

"I'll take you on. I have a new deck recipe I've been dying to try out."

"Sure thing, but don't be too upset when you lose."

"Funny, I was going to say the same thing to you."

GAME ON!

WL: 8000

Bastion: 8000

"I'll start us off. And first, I summon Marauding Captain (1200/400). And so that he doesn't get lonely, I'll use his effect to bring out another Marauding Captain from my hand. I'll set two cards face down and end my turn."

"Very well then. My turn, I draw!"

As long as she has two Marauding Captains out, I can't attack. A simple lock, but an effective one. Unfortunately for her, I have just the thing.

"I'll start by using the effect of Warror of Atlantis from my hand, discarding him to draw add A Legendary Ocean from my deck to my hand, which I'll now activate. Now all Water monsters gain 200 attack and defense, as well as having their levels in our hand or on our field cut by 1. Next, I'll summon Abyss Soldier (1800-2000/1300-1500) in attack mode."

A humanoid shark wielding a trident burst out of the water, ready for battle.

"Next, I'll activate my Soldier's effect. By discarding one Water monster from my hand, I can return one of your monsters on the field to your hand, so say goodbye to one of your Marauding Captains!"

The shark swiped his trident, sending a wave of water that shot the warrior right back to her hand.

"Next, I activate Monster Reborn to bring back the Mermaid Knight I discarded for his effect (1500-1700/700-900) in attack mode! Take her Captain, Abyss Soldier!"

In a jet of water, the shark rammed right into the captain, destroying him easily.

"Next, my Mermaid Knight attacks you directly!"

The Warrior Lady gasped as she struck with the Mermaid's sword.

WL: 5700

"And it gets worse, for you see as long as Umi, or in this case A Legendary Ocean, is on the field, my Knight can attack twice per battle phase!"

Before retreating to her Master's field, the Knight slapped her opponent with her tail, knocking her to the ground as he hat fell off.

WL: 4000

Laughing, the cowgirl picked up her hat and returned to the duel.

"Way to play! Hope you keep this up.

Bastion turned his head, trying to hide his blush.

"Yes, uh, thank you. I'll set one card face down and end my turn."

"Then I guess its back to me. First, I activate Call of the Haunted to bring back Marauding Captain! Next, I summon the Marauding Captain you sent back to my hand last turn to the field, and his effect lets me summon Command Knight (1200/1900) in attack mode! And my Knight gives all Warrior monsters on my field 400 attack points (1200-1600 X3). Next, I..."

"Will do nothing, I activate Torrential Tribute! Since a monster was summoned, this trap destroys all cards on the field.

Warrior Lady could only pout as the massive wave washed every monster on the field away.

"I'll end my turn right there. Your move."

"Very well then. First, I activate Call of the Haunted to revive Mermaid Knight. But she won't be around for long, because I sacrifice her to summon Levia Dragon- Daedalus (2600-2800/1500-1700)!"

A massive Sea Serpent burst out from the depths, teeth barred and gnashing.

"That's a mighty impressive monster, but my Captain's make it so you can't attack any of them!"

"He doesn't need to. By sending A Legendary Ocean to the graveyard, I can destroy all other cards on the field!"

"What?!"

The massive serpent opened its gaping maw, sucking in all the water before shooting it out again, consuming the entire field. By the time it had drained away, it was the only thing remaining.

"This duel is over. I summon Mother Grizzly (1400/1000) in attack mode. Now my monsters, finish her off!"

The Warrior could do nothing as Bastion's monsters sent her flying, taking the rest of her life points with her.

WL: 0000

Bastion Wins!

Despite her loss, the warrior woman laughed as she reached into her knapsack and handed them too bottles of water.

"Here you go, and there's a small creek up ahead you can use to refill. I'd better get home, see ya!"

"Yes, well goodbye!"

Chazz took great delight in Bastion's crush.

"Bastion's got a girlfriend, Bastion's got a girlfriend!"

"SHUT UP!"