GAME ON!
Ferrario: 8000
Jaden: 7800
"Since I went first last time, you can go first this time."
"As you wish. I'll start by summoning Summoner Monk (800/1600) in defense mode. Next, I'll activate his effect, discarding a spell card to summon Spirit Reaper (300/200) in defense mode. I'll set two cards face down and end my turn."
"Not a bad start, but here's mine. I activate Polymerization, sending Sparkman and Necroshade to the graveyard to summon Elemental Hero Darkbright (2000/1000) in attack mode! Next, I activate O-Oversoul to bring back Sparkman, and I'll equip him with Sparkblaster. Now I can change the position of face up monsters up to three times, and I'll use two of them to force your monsters into attack position!"
Sparkman shot two bolts of electricity from his gun, forcing Ferrario's monsters to stand. But as soon as it did so, Spirit Reaper shattered.
"Hey, what gives? Why did Spirit Reaper get destroyed?"
"Because of its effect. While Spirit Reaper can't be destroyed by battle, if its targeted by the effect of a spell card it'll destroy itself, like you just saw."
"Who cares? That just makes Jaden's job even easier."
"Alright Darkbright, take out his Summoner Monk!"
The dark hero conjured up a ball of dark energy before throwing it, destroying Summoner Monk with ease.
Ferrario: 6800
After completing its attack, Darkbright took a kneeling position due to it own effect, but Jaden was far from done.
"Now Sparkman, attack him directly!"
Ferrario could only cower as the electricity flooded his circuits, causing his body to smoke and shake.
Ferrario: 5200
"I'll set one card face down, and use Spark Blaster's effect one last time to switch my Darkbright back into attack mode. Your move."
"You'll pay for that! I summon Destiny Hero Diamond Dude in attack mode (1400/1600)!"
Everyone gasped as the diamond coated hero emerged, crossing his arms in front of him in preparation for an attack.
"How did you get that card? Aster has the only copies in existence."
"You forget mortal, you're not in the mortal realm anymore. You're in the spirit world, and we have our ways. Now, based on your reaction, you already know about my monster's effect, so lets see what destiny has in store for us, shall we?"
The guardian flipped over the top card of his deck, revealing it to be Ojama Delta Hurricane.
"Excellent, this card will come in handy. Now I send it to the graveyard, and I can use its effect next turn. Next, I'll activate Brian control, paying 800 life points (5200-4400) in order to take control of your Darkbright. Now Darkbright, attack your former comrade!"
"I activate my Hero Barrier to negate your attack!"
"Nice try, but I activate Royal Decree! Now all other trap cards have their effects negated."
"No, my Sparkman!"
As Jaden watched on helplessly, Darkbright shocked Sparkman into oblivion.
Jaden: 7400
"Now Diamond Dude, attack him directly!"
Jaden raised his arms to defend himself as Diamond Dude attacked, pushing him back.
Jaden: 6000
"I'll end my turn there. Enjoy your monster while you can."
"Thanks, I will. First, I summon Elemental Hero Stratos, and his effect will let me add Bladedge to my hand. Now for some payback. Darkbright, attack his Diamond Dude!"
Once more, the dark hero attacked with a surge of dark electricity, snuffing out the Destiny Hero.
Ferrario: 3800
"Now Stratos, attack him directly!"
The other hero flew up, creating massive wind gusts to rip into the robotic guardian and push him nearly off the cliff.
Ferrario: 2000
"I'll end my turn with one card face down. Your move."
"Don't forget, thanks to my Delta Hurricane, all cards on your field are destroyed!"
A huge hurricane swept across the field, forcing everyone to shield their eyes as it whipped around them. By the time it had settled and they could see again, Jaden's field was empty, but he wasn't worried.
"Thanks, because by doing that, you destroyed my face down Hero Medal. Since it was destroyed while I had it set on the field, I can shuffle it back into my deck and draw a card."
"It'd better be a good one, otherwise your next turn will be your last. I summon my own Elemental Hero Stratos, and thru its effect I add another Destiny Hero Diamond Dude to my hand. Next, I activate Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Royal Decree!"
"Huh? But why would you do that? Now we can use trap cards again."
"So I could do this. I activate Call of the Haunted, allowing me to summon Destiny Hero Diamond Dude from the grave. Now my monsters, attack Jaden directly!"
Jaden screamed in pain as the attacks connected, dropping him to his knees, much to his friends' concern.
"Jaden!"
Jaden: 2800
Groaning, Jaden rose to his feet.
"I'm...fine."
"You won't be. To end my turn, I activate Diamond Dude's effect. Let's see what fate has in store for you, young duelist."
Once more, he revealed the top card of his deck, revealing it to be Bonding H20.
"Excellent. You'd better make this turn count."
"Oh, I will. I summon Elemental Hero Bladedge thanks to Necroshade's effect. Destroy his Diamond Dude!"
With a slice of his blade arms, Bladedge tore the rival hero in two.
Ferrario: 800
"I'll end my turn with one card face down. Your move."
"That's how you choose to make the most of your last turn? Pathetic. As predicted, my Bonding H20's effect activates, meaning I can summon Water Dragon free of charge! Next, I summon another Destiny Hero Diamond Dude. Water Dragon, attack his Bladedge."
But Jaden wasn't worried. In fact, h was prepared.
"Sorry, but this duel is over. I activate my trap card, Edge Hammer! By tributing Bladedge, your Water Dragon gets destroyed and you take damage equal to your monster's attack!"
"What? But that means..."
"That's game!"
Bladedge shot himself forward, riding up Water Dragon's stream of water to reach its target. When it reached the monster, it exploded, taking Water Dragon and the rest of Ferrario's life points with it.
Ferrario: 0000
Jaden wins!
Jaden collapsed to his knees, panting heavily as his friends rushed over to help him up.
"Jaden, are you alright?"
"Speak to me, Sarge!"
"I'm okay. That duel just took more out of me than I thought it would, that's all."
Ferrario wheeled over to them, impressed.
"Well done, challenger. You have one more duel to go. Do you wish to proceed?"
Jaden was about to answer when his stomach growled. Embarrassed, Jaden chuckled.
"Can we maybe have some dinner firs? I'm starving."
"When aren't you hungry, slacker!"
Despite Chazz's outburst, Ferrario nodded.
"Very well. We shall continue once you have refueled."
