Ascension of the Dragons Chapter 23: Season Finale! Dueling Declan!, a yu-gi-oh! arc-v fanfic

Hey guys. This is the season finale of season one of Ascension! Hope your ready for it, because this is being a blast for me, and our final duel of the season is Yuya vs Declan! Let's see where this leads too! ENJOY!

A few hours later...

Celina was by herself with Dan still on her back as he peacefully snoozed away evading Fusion Duelists, and trying to find Shay. Along the way she found him, along with a blue ninja named Moon Shadow, Gong, Sylvio, and a red haired man named Dennis who's holding Aura on his back who helped her take care of Obelisk Force that founded her, and are now together.

"So you defeated Dan, and he's been sleeping since?" Sylvio asked her once they heard the story.

Celina nodded, "Yes. Zuzu told me he's really good, and he said to me he hasn't gotten much experience which those 'Assault Mode' cards he used."

"Oh Zuzu isn't wrong." Shay told her holding his shoulder when he lost to Sora a while ago, "He is one skillful Duelist, and done all five summons in one single duel."

"And that duel was up against Gong here, but it didn't keep Gong down!" Gong declared at that.

"Yeah he really had me there." Sylvio admitted, "I thought that Ritual is the weakest method, so why would he use it?"

"It's not weak if you use it right." Dan mentioned in his sleep like he heard Sylvio.

Sylvio had a sweatdrop, "Is he still asleep...?"

"He's a sleep talker." Celina answered having seen Dan done that a couple of times.

"Look there! Yuya and Sora are battling!" Gong called as they turned to see Sora, and Yuya were dueling with Yuto standing by, and by it looks Yuya has a new Dragon on his field.

Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon

Water Type

Rank 7

Dragon/Xyz

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2500

2 Level 7 monsters
When any player's monster declares an attack: You can detach 1 material from this card; negate the attack, then you can Special Summon 1 "Odd-Eyes" monster from your hand or GY. If this Xyz Summoned card is sent to the GY: You can Special Summon 1 "Odd-Eyes" monster from your Extra Deck, except "Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon". You can only use each effect of "Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon" once per turn.

(ORU: 2)

Meanwhile Sora has a new monster on his field.

Frightfur Sabre-Tooth

Dark Type

Level 8

Fiend/Fusion

ATK: 2400

DEF: 2000

1 "Frightfur" Fusion Monster + 1 or more "Fluffal" and/or "Edge Imp" monsters
When this card is Fusion Summoned: You can target 1 "Frightfur" monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon it. All "Frightfur" monsters you control gain 400 ATK. If this card was Fusion Summoned using 3 or more Fusion Materials, it cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects.

(Cue Theme: Can You Feel The Power)

Hey! Hey!
Can you Feel the Power!?
You vs. me competition for the victory, (Wull!)
I could be the best one day and make history. (Go!)
Swing into action, are you ready to play? (Go!)
Challenge anyone, anywhere (Go!), any day. (Come On!)

You wanna take a chance? Go ahead and roll the dice. (Ok!)
See if it's in your cards, if you'll pay the price. (Wull!)
Activate the Spell, let your powers come to life. (Go!)
It's showtime, who will win the fight? (Wow!)

I'm ready to duel, go ahead and make your move.
(Go! Go! Go! Go!)

I'll win this duel,
You can't beat my moves.
I'm in that groove,
I know I can't lose.
Your turn, your tricks,
Now what will you choose?
Can you feel the power!?

(Yuya: 1100)

(Sora: 0800)

Sabre-Tooth: (ATK: 2400 + 400 = 2800)

Sora grinned sinisterly, "This is turning out to be a real blast! You really know how to put on a show, Yuya! It's why I always have so much fun dueling you!"

"There!"

"Huh?" Sora asked confused.

"You just said it yourself, Sora! It's fun! It's time you stopped fighting that fact!" Yuya called to him, "Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon, get the fireworks started!"

"Huh why? It's attack points are the same as Frightfur Sabre-Tooth!" Sora pointed out.

Yuya called, "That maybe so because I activate it's Special Ability! By using 1 Overlay Unit that attack is negated!"

Absolute Dragon took an Overlay Unit as it stopped itself. (ORU: 2 - 1)

"But afterwards, I can summon an Odd-Eyes from my hand, or my graveyard!" Yuya called, "Let's welcome back the new Fusion known as Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!"

At that a green Odd-Eyes appeared roaring.

Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon

Wind Type

Level 7

Dragon/Fusion

ATK: 2500

DEF: 3000

1 "Odd-Eyes" monster + 1 Pendulum Monster
When this card is Special Summoned: You can target 1 opponent's face-up Attack Position monster; return it to the hand. When a Spell/Trap Card or another monster's effect is activated (Quick Effect): You can shuffle 1 face-up Pendulum Monster from your Extra Deck into the Deck, negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card. You can only use each effect of "Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon" once per turn.

"Oh man not this thing again!" Sora cried running for an Action Card.

"And due to Vortex Dragon's Special Ability your Sabre-Tooth goes to your hand, or in this case your Extra Deck!" Yuya called, "Go Blasting Vortex!"

His Fusion Odd-Eyes fired a cyclone that blasted Sabre-Tooth away as Sora grunted grabbing an Action Card.

"Your Fusion Monster may be invincible to attacks, or destructive effects when you used 3 or more monsters, but not effects that are not destruction!" Yuya called, "And now Vortex Dragon attack Sora directly!"

Sora grabbed an Action Card, "I activate, Evasion!"

Evasion

Action Spell Card

When a monster declares an attack: Target that monster; negate the attack.

"Sorry but using Vortex Dragon's Special Ability it can put a stop to that Action Spell, and destroy it by shuffling Timegazer Magician back to my Deck!" Yuya countered as Evasion wore off.

Sora called, "I was hoping you would do that so I can use another without interruptions!"

"Not if I get it first!" Yuya cried as they raced for the Action Card.

Suddenly a horn blared as both the field, and the Action Card vanished.

"Time's up! The Battle Royal is officially over!" Nico announced which was enough to wake Dan up.

"H-Huh? Where are we?" Dan asked groggy.

"Yuya!" Gong called to his best friend who turned over, "You alright?"

"Yeah, Gong, I'm fine." Yuya answered as he turned, and smiled seeing Celina, "Hey, you found Zuzu! All right! I was so worried about you!"

Aura on Dennis' back suddenly woke up, and yelled at Celina, "Zuzu! Stop making goo-goo eyes at my Yuya! I saw you getting lovey-dovey with someone else!"

"Hang on! You got it all wrong!" Dan told her as everyone sees he's awake, "This isn't Zuzu! This is Celina!"

"Then... Where is she?" Yuya asked shocked.

"I looked for Zuzu, but all I could find was this one here." Dennis answered to him gesturing to Aura who seems to have a head-ache.

Yuya turned to Sora for answers, "Sora, don't tell me your friends took her away!"

Rather then answering Sora pressed a button on his Duel Disk as he vanished from sight.

"Sora!" Yuya cried for him.

"You've all dueled well."

Hearing that everyone turned their attention to see it was Declan who was with Riley, the You Show Trio, along with the LID Representatives.

"Declan!" Yuya cried surprised.

Sylvio grinned, "Perfect timing, Declan! I got rid of all the Fusion Dimension dweebs just like you wanted me to."

"Really? Because it looked like Yuya was taking care of one." Dipper smirked to him who looked annoyed.

Sylvio scoffed, "Despite that I am qualified to join the elite, exclusive rank of the Lancers."

"The what-cers? Who're they?" Gong asked him confused.

Sylvio answered, "This Battle Royal was really a test. A test to see who can cut it as a Lancer."

"Lancer?" Yuya asked not getting it as Yuto walked beside him as they stared up at Declan.

Dan sees he's on Celina back, and requested, "Uh Celina...? Would you mind..."

Celina nodded as she knelled letting Dan off her as he carefully walked on his feet, "Thanks."

"You alright? Celina said that when you lost to her you passed out." Dennis said helping him with his feet.

"Yeah I'm okay. I needed the rest." Dan smiled before blinking, "And you are?"

"Ah sorry for my lack of manners!" Dennis smiled as he jump back doing a flip, and landed with a bow, "I am Dennis McField, and like you I am a Dueltainer."

"Okay." Dan nodded before noticing Moon Shadow, "And you?"

"I am Moon Shadow! A proud ninja at the Fuma Clan Duel School." Moon Shadow answered doing a Ninja Bow.

Dan sweat-dropped, "Okay?"

"Hey, Declan! What's the deal?" Yuya called to him wanting answers once they walked to the ledge where they are, "We thought the Battle Royal was the nest stage of the Championship, and now we find out it was just some sorta lame tryout to become one of your Lancers? What are you trying to pull?"

Declan explained, "I am simply trying to save our world, Yuya. Once I learned warriors from the Fusion Dimension were planning to infiltrate our home I needed a way to stand up to them without causing a panic. The Battle Royal was the perfect camouflage for the real conflict at hand. I sent the best duelists the Leo Institute had to offer to drive back the enemy. Turns out, their best wasn't good enough. But you and your friends, however, have what it takes."

"So you used us?" Yuya asked offended.

"I simply used the resources available to me." Declan answered like it was obvious, "By repulsing the Fusion Warriors you proved your strength today. But defending our world is not good enough. We have to take the battle to the Fusion Dimension. And you and your fellow Lancers will lead the charge!"

"And end up like our friends? Turned into cards?" Yuya asked him, "Reed and Trout they didn't deserve this!"

Dan looked down, "Reed isn't a card."

"Huh? He's okay?" Yuya asked turning to him.

"No... He's actually a Fusion Warrior." Dan answered shocking everyone but Declan, the You Show Trio, and Riley.

Declan told them, "Reed Peeper was a Undercover Fusion Dimension spy. He was sent to scout ahead to see the threat of this Dimension, and then send the Obelisk Force if needed. Thanks to Dan his identity was exposed, and we drove him back. Where he is we don't know but he might be back at the Fusion Dimension."

"What about Zuzu!?" Yuya yelled with tears in his eyes, "She might be gone forever!"

Dan answered, "Actually I seen her a while ago."

"You did!? Where!?" Yuya asked shocked as nobody noticed Dennis looked shocked but quickly suppressed it.

Dan answered, "At the Iceberg Zone. I was looking for you after me, and Yuto defeated Chazz. That was when I found her, with the scariest Fusion Warrior I ever seen. He looked really calm, but holds dangerous nature inside. But like you, Yuto, and Yugo he has the same face as you."

"The same face?" Yuto asked shocked, "It's no wonder that we mistake Yugo for the real thief!"

Dan then looked down, "Actually... He didn't took Zuzu. Before he could Zuzu's bracelet acted up causing him to vanish when Yugo showed up. When Yugo thought she was Rin her bracelet acted again, and they vanished."

"What?" Yuya asked in horror.

Declan took this to say, "Then she might be at the Synchro Dimension. Yugo is a resident of there, so it should make sense where they gone too."

"Whoever was responsible for her fate was me." Celina mentioned to them, "I'm from the Fusion Dimension."

"Say what?" Gong asked shocked.

Sylvio sneered, "If you're from the Fusion Dimension, then you're one of our enemies!"

'Just fantastic! Now that the cat's out of the bag they'll never let her out of their sights!' Dennis thought complaining, 'Looks like me taking Celina back to Duel Academy isn't in the cards.'

"So there's a Fusion freak among us! And dressed as Zuzu Boyle no less! Obviously she's an enemy agent! Your disguise is uncanny, but I saw through you immediately! Now you better talk or I'll-" Sylvio started once he got in front of Celina only for Dan to step in front of him with his spread out, "Step aside. I am interrogating her!"

"No. You know what's obvious? You jumping to conclusions, and it isn't nice to call someone a freak." Dan told him still in his way, "Celina isn't here to double cross us. If she was then she would've turned me into a card when I lost our duel."

"Indeed." Declan agreed with Dan, "In fact, a squad of Fusion Warriors was sent to hunt her down."

"It's true." Celina nodded, "These warriors are members of Obelisk Force. They were hot on my trail, but since Zuzu and I switched outfits, they probably thought she was me."

"Wait you two switched clothes?" Kit asked blinking, "Why would she do that?"

"Because... She wanted to give me the chance to meet Shay." Celina answered as they turned to the two Xyz Residents.

"But why?" Julia asked her, "You saw what they can do to Fusion Duelists."

"Zuzu told me how Duel Academy had attacked innocent Xyzians, but I didn't believe her." Celina told them, "She wanted me to find them, and hear the story from them."

"So she lead the Obelisk guys away for you to find them!" Allie cried now getting it.

Celina nodded in agreement, "Exactly."

Declan then took this to continue, "If you don't want to lose any more friends, then it's best you join my Lancers and take the fight to them especially Dan Kizami."

"Dan?" they turned to Dan who looked nervous at the attention which Celina noticed, and rubbed his back.

"Dan is an interesting individual. He is able to use all five of the summoning methods. Even with Ritual not having the attention it lost long ago, he still uses it which makes me think that it has a place too." Declan explained adjusting his glasses, "Not only that he has displayed great skill, and strategy to duel along with having cards that are from their separate dimensions. Double Tuning is a skill only used in the Synchro Dimension, and the use of Rank-Up-Magic Cards is only used in the Xyz Dimension."

"Well it should be the time we know. So should you tell us the story?" Yuya asked him.

Dan asked confused, "The story?"

"Yeah you know. Where your from, and such." Yuya answered which caught Dan off guard, "Declan explained everything to us so you should too."

"Oh uh..." Dan started nervously, "You... Got me."

"Yeah, I think it's about time we know. So spill the beans!" Sylvio told him with his arms crossed.

Dan looked really nervous. He doesn't know what would happen if he told them he's from an alternate world, and they might get mad, or even not consider him a friend anymore. Feeling his hand being taken he looked to see Riley was holding it with her having a soft smile on her face with Celina having the same placing a hand on his shoulder. So taking a breath he answered the question, "I'm not from any of the Dimensions."

"Not from any of the Dimensions?" Dipper blinked, "So where did you come from?"

Dan looked down, "An alternate Universe. To where Dueling isn't exactly as advanced as it is here. Where I'm from we don't reply on Dueling to settle things. We do it with real fighting like how Dueling is except instead of our decks we use real weapons."

"What?" Yuya asked shocked.

"And this world isn't even suppose to be real." Dan continued, "Back where I'm at you guys, and this entire Universe are a TV Show."

"A TV Show?" Gong asked, "So your feeling amusement by watching us suffer?"

"D-Don't think of it that way!" Dan quickly defended, "You guys had been around for nearly 15 years but in other series! It was called Yu-Gi-Oh."

"Yu-Gi-Oh?" Dennis repeated cupping his chin, "That phrase sounds familiar."

"It should. It means 'King of Games'." Dan answered, "The original focuses around Yugi's adventures."

"So in short we're a part of a big fictional franchise." Declan said adjusting his glasses.

Dan nodded, "But it isn't just that. Chazz, Duel Academy were part of the part after the original Yu-Gi-Oh GX which stands for Generation X. The Synchro Dimension might be centering around the third part after GX Yu-Gi-Oh 5d's. And then there's Heartland City."

"So you know Heartland City?" Shay asked him.

Dan nodded, "Big time. It was the part after 5D's, and the part before this. It came from Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL."

"And that leaves us?" Sylvio asked him.

"Yeah... This world here is called Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V." Dan answered.

A glint passed through Declan's glasses, 'Arc-V...'

"So far the only events, I had seen here before coming was that Sora joined You Show." Dan admitted to them, "I wasn't suppose to be here, and for some reason I'm mixed up in this."

"So you don't know why your here?" Celina asked him.

Dan looked down, "No... But that's only the start. I don't have any parents sure, but it isn't accurate that I do have someone to look after me. Foster Care... But they didn't care about me, and told me that I can take care of myself. So I helped out Mother Nature to defend our community from pollution, fires, and other natural causes. But when I was 6, I was introduced to Yu-Gi-Oh. Before being engrossed in it there are other things that are as famous as it. Dragon Ball, and it's predecessors, horror movies like Child's Play, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street, games like Final Fantasy, and many other things. But I always considered Yu-Gi-Oh to be my life, and one-day become as great of duelists like Yugi, Jaden, Yusei, Yuma, and even Yuya..."

With that he couldn't hold back the tears as he said to them, "There you have it... That's the whole story..."

He didn't hear someone make a sound before he felt a hand on his shoulder which he looked to was Yuya.

"You know Dan... I am upset that you kept this from us... But that doesn't mean my views on you have changed." Yuya smiled to him which surprised Dan, "You may be from a different Universe, but who cares? Your our friend plain, and simple."

"Indeed." Yuto nodded walking over, and knelled, "It doesn't matter if your from somewhere else... It doesn't change that your our friend. I'm from thee Xyz Dimension yet I'm your friend."

"Yeah who can say our views have changed?" Dennis smiled posing with a bow with everyone else nodding in agreement.

Dan at that kept the tears going, "You guys..."

"And there's more then that." Declan told him, "Your knowledge might assist us in our battle against the Fusion Dimension. Which means you have grown more important. And this task requires all the strength and determination you all can muster! You can avenge those that have fallen. I will provide the opportunity. All you all must do is follow my lead and trust me."

Yuya gritted his teeth, "You're asking us to trust you? After all your lies? I don't care about your battle, all I want is Zuzu, and my friends back! All of them! Bring them BACKKKK!"

With that he charged as Dan, and the You Show Trio cried, "Yuya!"

Suddenly Declan intercept, and caught Yuya's fist surprising everyone, "A duelist settles his issues with a duel, not his fists."

With that said Declan pushed Yuya back who declared, "All right, then! If that's how you want it, I'll duel you, for dragging us all into this fight!"

While adjusting his glasses Declan grinned, "Very well, then. If you should defeat me, I will accept any punishment you see fit for my misdeeds. You do not understand the gravity of the threat of this world. Establishing the Lancers was the only way to stop another tragedy. I will not allow the people of this dimension to suffer the same fate as the Xyzians! I'll show you what I mean! By activating the Action Field, Neo Heartland City!"

At that they appeared at the same field to where Sora fought Shay at, and the location Dan finds all too familiar.

Neo Heartland City

Action Field Spell

You can use Action Cards, but you can only have 1 Action Card in your hand.

"No doubt... This is Heartland City." Dan said to them, "This is in ZEXAL, and the Xyz Dimension."

"Or it was." Shay told them, "It's nothing more, than a ruined shell now. Because of the Fusionites!"

"Keep going, Shay. Tell Celina the full story." Declan told him which Shay couldn't muster, "I guess it's too difficult to relive a tragedy. Fine, I will fill in the details. The Xyzians were peaceful. Yet were completely helpless and unprepared to stop Duel Academy's invasion. That's why we must fight them."

"Enough! I'm through hearing you talk. Got it?" Yuya yelled.

Declan told him, "I'm simply informing Celina of the travesties that took place."

"I said enough!" Yuya yelled.

"Not talking about it isn't going to change the fact that you and your friends will have to fight them." Declan pointed out to him.

"Declan... I'm ending this now!" Yuya yelled, "Everything that happened to my friends is all your fault! You set us up, and now, I'm gonna take you down! If you're so eager to go into battle, then take me on right now!"

"LET'S DUEL!"

(Dueling Theme: I Am Machine by TDG)

Yuya: 4000

Declan: 4000

Let the duel begin!

Declan 1st Turn:

"I'm going first." Declan said drawing as he sees his draw was a Ritual Monster, "First off I'll start by using Scale 3 D/D Orthros, and Scale 8 D/D Proud Ogre to set the Pendulum Scale!"

He set the cards as they flew up.

"I can now summon monsters between levels 4, and 7 all at once!" Declan declared.

D/D Orthros

Dark Type

Level 4

Pendulum Scale: 3

Fiend/Tuner/Pendulum

ATK: 600

DEF: 1800

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn: You can target 1 Spell/Trap Card on the field and 1 other "D/D" or "Dark Contract" card you control; destroy them.

Monster Effect: When you take battle or effect damage: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is Special Summoned to your field, you cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except Fiend-Type monsters.

D/D Proud Ogre

Dark Type

Level 6

Pendulum Scale: 8

Fiend/Pendulum

ATK: 2300

DEF: 1500

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn: You can pay 500 LP, then target 1 "D/D" monster you control; it gains 500 ATK (even if this card leaves the field). Unless you have a "D/D" card in your other Pendulum Zone, this card's Pendulum Scale becomes 5.

Monster Effect: When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 face-up DARK Pendulum Monster from your Extra Deck, but it has its effects negated, also you cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except "D/D" monsters.

"Pendulum at the start?" Dennis asked shocked.

Tate said worried, "He's not wasting any time now."

"I Pendulum Summon! Come forth D/D Vice Typhon, and D/D Savant Nikola!" Declan called as the two fiends appeared.

D/D Vice Typhon

Dark Type

Level 7

Fiend

ATK: 2300

DEF: 2800

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Tribute 1 "D/D" monster; Special Summon 1 Level 7 "D/D/D" monster from your Deck. During your Main Phase, if this card is in the GY because it was sent there this turn: You can Fusion Summon 1 Level 8 or higher "D/D/D" Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, by banishing Fusion Materials listed on it from your GY, including this card. You can only use each effect of "D/D Vice Typhon" once per turn.

D/D Savant Nikola

Dark Type

Level 6

Pendulum Scale: 8

Fiend/Pendulum

ATK: 2000

DEF: 2000

Pendulum Effect: You cannot Pendulum Summon monsters, except "D/D" monsters. This effect cannot be negated. Once per turn: You can discard 1 "D/D/D" monster, then target 1 Level 6 or lower "D/D" monster you control; it gains 2000 ATK and DEF until the end of this turn (even if this card leaves the field).

Monster Effect: If this card in the Pendulum Zone is destroyed: You can target 1 "D/D/D" monster you control; return it to the hand, and if you do, place up to 2 face-up "D/D" Pendulum Monsters from your Extra Deck in your Pendulum Zones, but they cannot activate their Pendulum Effects this turn. You can only use this effect of "D/D Savant Nikola" once per turn.

"And then I activate the spell, Dark Contract with the Summon Maiden." Declan said activating a new Dark Contract.

Dark Contract with the Summon Maiden

Continuous Spell Card

Once per turn, during your Standby Phases: Take 1000 damage. Once per turn: You can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "D/D" monster from your Deck.

"So now during my Stand-By Phase, I take 1000 points of damage. But the benefit is that during each of my turns, I can summon a level 4 or lower D/D monster from my Deck." Declan told his opponent as he grabbed the card, "Say hello to D/D Ghost!"

At that yellow jewel with a shadow cat on it appeared.

D/D Ghost

Dark Type

Level 2

Fiend/Tuner

ATK: 600

DEF: 200

If this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 "D/D" monster or "Dark Contract" card in your Graveyard, except "D/D Ghost"; send 1 card from your Deck to the Graveyard with that name. If this card is banished: You can target 1 of your banished "D/D" monsters or "Dark Contract" cards, except "D/D Ghost"; return it to the Graveyard.

"And now I tune Level 2 D/D Ghost, and Level 6 Savant Nikola!" Declan called as Ghost turned to 2 rings as Nikola turned to 6 stars.

(LV: 2 + 6 = 8)

"Climb over the corpses of heroes, carrying your bloodstained blade! Synchro Summon! Be born! Level 8! D/D/D Cursed King Siegfried!"

A white fiend holding a sword appeared ready.

D/D/D Cursed King Siegfried

Dark Type

Level 8

Fiend/Synchro

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2200

1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner "D/D" monsters
During either player's turn: You can target 1 face-up Spell/Trap Card on the field; that target has its effects negated, until the next Standby Phase. You can only use this effect of "D/D/D Cursed King Siegfried" once per turn. If this card is destroyed by battle or card effect and sent to the Graveyard: Gain 1000 LP for each "Dark Contract" card you control.

"Starts out strong is right." Kit smirked.

Declan added, "And now I activate Proud Ogre's Pendulum Ability! By paying 500 points, I can buff up Siegfried by 500 points!"

Siegfried smirked gripping his blade. (ATK: 2800 + 500 = 3300)

(Declan: 3500)

"And he can keep using that as long as he has Proud Ogre in his Pendulum Zone." Dan said seeing this.

"I end my turn. It's your turn to change this Yuya." Declan told his opponent.

Yuya 1st Turn:

"Oh, I can do more then that! I draw!" Yuya called drawing, "And it starts by using Scale 4 Performapal Trump Witch, and Scale 8 Dragonpit Magician to set the Pendulum Scale! I'm taking control of this Duel Starting now!"

The cards appeared as they rose up.

Performapal Trump Witch

Dark Type

Level 1

Pendulum Scale: 4

Spellcaster/Pendulum

ATK: 100

DEF: 100

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn: You can Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters you control as Fusion Materials.

Monster Effect: You can Tribute this card; add 1 "Polymerization" from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand.

Dragonpit Magician

Water Type

Level 7

Pendulum Scale: 8

Spellcaster/Pendulum

ATK: 900

DEF: 2700

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, if you have a "Magician" card in your other Pendulum Zone: You can discard 1 Pendulum Monster, then target 1 Spell/Trap Card on the field; destroy it.

Monster Effect: This gifted magician can awaken the energy stored in the deep places of the earth, known as the Pits of the Dragon. His stoic approach wins him few friends, and he often bends to the desires of his pupil.

"And now I Pendulum Summon! Come forth!" Yuya called as the Portal spew two monsters, "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, and Performapal Drummilrilla!"

The two monsters appeared ready to rumble.

Performapal Drummerilla

Earth Type

Level 5

Pendulum Scale: 2

Beast/Pendulum

ATK: 1600

DEF: 900

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, when an attack is declared involving a monster you control and an opponent's monster: You can target that monster you control; it gains 600 ATK until the end of the Battle Phase(even if this card leaves the field).

Monster Effect: If there are no monsters on the field, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributing. If this card is Normal Summoned without Tributing, its Level becomes 4. Once per turn, when an attack is declared involving a monster you control and an opponent's monster: You can target that monster you control; it gains 600 ATK until the end of the Battle Phase.

Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon

Dark Type

Level 7

Pendulum Scale: 4

Dragon/Pendulum

ATK: 2500

DEF: 2000

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, you can reduce the battle damage you take from an attack involving a Pendulum Monster you control to 0.

Monster Effect: If this card battles an opponent's Level 5 or higher monster, any battle damage this card inflicts to your opponent is doubled.

"And now I activate Performapal Trump Witch's Pendulum Ability! She lets me Fusion Summon without using Polymerization!" Yuya called as Trump Witch grinned, "So I'm adding Hocus to Odd-Eyes, and Pocus to Drummerilla!"

With that they flew up fusing together.

"Dragon with Dichromatic Eyes! Combine with the might of the ape, and form a vortex unlike any other! Fusion Summon!" Yuya chanted, "Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!"

His green dragon appeared roaring.

Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon

Wind Type

Level 7

Dragon/Fusion

ATK: 2500

DEF: 3000

"It's that dragon he used against Sora." Yuto said to them.

"And now since Vortex Dragon was summoned your Siegfried returns to your hand!" Yuya called as Vortex Dragon called a cyclone, "Blasting Vortex!"

Declan to grab an Action Card as he called, "You won't get rid of Siegfried that easily! I activate the Action Spell, Invisibility!"

Invisibility

Action Spell Card

Target 1 monster you control; this turn, it cannot be targeted by your opponent's card effects, also it is unaffected by other card effects.

"Not if I can help it!" Yuya cried running to grab an Action Card, "I activate No Action! This reverts your Spell's Effect to backfire!"

No Action

Action Spell Card

Negate the activation and the effect of a Action Spell Card, and if you do, destroy it.

"Normally Yuya! However I activate Siegfried's Special Ability! Once a turn, I can negate a Spell or Trap card on the field! And my target is obviously No Action!" Declan countered as Siegfried stopped Yuya's Action Spell surprising them which meant Invisibility's effect resolved without interruptions, "Your gonna have to do harder Yuya!"

Yuya grunted, "Fine! Odd-Eyes get set to strike at Vice Typhon! Cyclone Twister!"

His dragon fired a blast of wind destroying Declan's monster. (Declan: 3200)

"Not bad Yuya..." Declan admitted.

Yuya told him, "I place two cards face-down, and end my turn!"

Yuya: 4000

Declan: 3200

Declan 2nd Turn:

Declan drew, and said, "During this Stand-By Phase, Summon Maiden deals me 1000 points of damage."

He clutched his chest at that as purple smoke exited him. (Declan: 2200)

He looked at the card he drew as he grinned, "Yuya... Congratulations. Your the first I have to test this on."

"Huh?" Yuya asked not liking the sound of that.

Declan called, "First things first, I activate the effect of Summon Maiden to call forth D/D Shakesphere from my Deck!"

At that a black eel creature appeared in place.

D/D Shakesphere

Dark Type

Level 3

Fiend/Tuner

ATK: 1700

DEF: 1100

When this card is Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Dark Contract with the Awakening" from your Deck to your hand. You can banish this card from your GY: Add 1 "D/D/D" Ritual Monster to your hand from your Deck. You can only activate 1 effect of "D/D Shakesphere" per turn.

"And whenever this monster is summoned, I can add 1 Special Dark Contract to my hand! A Dark Contract known as Awakening!" Declan said showing the Spell, "And it's a rather fitting card... For I play it to awake my new potential!"

Dark Contract with the Awakening

Ritual Spell Card

This card can be used to Ritual Summon any "D/D/D" Ritual Monster. You must also tribute monsters who's levels equal or above. When you Special Summon a "D/D" monster from the Extra Deck you can add this card to your hand from the GY. You can only use this effect of "Dark Contract with the Awakening" once per turn.

"He never had that before!" Dipper cried seeing that.

Declan told them, "Take a close look at Awakening, and tell me what spell it is!"

They looked as they see... The Ritual Symbol on it.

"A Ritual Spell!?" Yuya asked shocked.

Declan called, "Indeed! Dan has opened the possibility that Ritual Summoning also has a purpose for us! And we can use it to battle Duel Academy, and make Dueling have a place for it! I sacrifice Shakesphere, and the D/D Berfomet in my hand!"

Shakesphere, and Berfomet both vanished as they were offered to the new contract.

"Legendary King of the Ancient Times! Revive here from these fallen souls, and devour the energy of your enemies for you to conjure new possibilities! Ritual Summon! Be born level 7! D/D/D Underworld King Damion!"

At that a fiend wearing a blue tattered cloak appeared with one eye that is glowing red appeared looking ready with a black orb in his left hand along with holding a stone slab like tome in his right arm, and having sharp fangs to having a fiendish tail.

D/D/D Underworld King Damion

Dark Type

Level 7

Fiend/Ritual

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2300

You can Ritual Summon this card with "Dark Contract of the Awakening". Once per turn: You can destroy 1 "Dark Contract" card on your field, then target 1 monster your opponent controls; that target loses 1000 ATK until the End Phase. When you take effect damage inflict the same amount of damage to your opponent. If this Ritual Summoned card is destroyed by a card effect, and sent to the GY, you can add 1 Level 5 or higher "D/D" Pendulum Monster from your Deck to your hand.

"Dear me!" Dennis cried shocked.

Sylvio cried, "N-Now like Dan... He can also summon 5 times in one Duel! He pulled off Synchro, Pendulum, and now Ritual in this match! Fusion, and Xyz, and that's all he needs to wipe the floor with Yuya!"

Declan called, "I activate Proud Ogre's Pendulum Ability! I once again pay 500 points to buff my Underworld King by 500!"

Proud Ogre gave his monster power.

(Declan: 1700)

Damion: (ATK: 2800 + 500 = 3300)

"Both his monsters have the same attack points!" Allie cried in shock.

Declan added, "And it doesn't stop there! I activate Vice Typhon's ability in my graveyard! During my turn except the turn it's sent, I can banish both it, and a D/D Monster to Fusion Summon a level 8 or higher D/D/D Fusion Monster! I banish D/D Berfomet to do that!"

At that the Fusion Vortex appeared as they watched in shocked.

"Crucifix of Disaster, join together with the hellhound who bares the fangs, and give rise to a new flaming king! Fusion Summon! Be born level 8! D/D/D Flame High King Genghis!" Declan called as an evolved form of Genghis appeared ready for battle.

D/D/D Flame High King Genghis

Fire Type

Level 8

Fiend/Fusion

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2400

1 Level 5 or higher "D/D" monster + 1 "D/D" monster
If another "D/D" monster(s) is Normal or Special Summoned to your field, while you control this monster (except during the Damage Step): You can target 1 "D/D" monster in your GY; Special Summon it. You can only use this effect of "D/D/D Flame High King Genghis" once per turn. Once per your turn, when a Spell/Trap Card, or its effect, is activated (Quick Effect): You can negate the activation.

"This does not look good." Yuya said in shocked seeing Declan now has a Fusion, Ritual, and Synchro Monster all at once.

Declan however still ain't done, "And it's gonna get worse! First off Dark Contract with the Awakening's effect activates! When I summon a D/D monster from my Extra Deck, I can add this card to my hand from the graveyard!"

"So he can use it again!?" Kit asked shocked.

"No way... He has grown far stronger." Riley said in shock.

Declan called, "And now I Pendulum Summon! Come back D/D Savant Nikola!"

His Pendulum Monster reappeared in place.

"And just cause he's evolved doesn't mean he's changed!" Declan called, "When a D/D monster is summoned in his presence my High King can summon a D/D Monster lurking in my graveyard! Rise once more D/D Berfomet!"

A fiendish beast appeared roaring in place.

D/D Berfomet

Dark Type

Level 4

Fiend

ATK: 1400

DEF: 1800

Once per turn: You can target 1 "D/D" monster you control that has a Level, except "D/D Berfomet", and declare a Level from 1 to 8; it becomes that Level until the end of this turn, also you cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except "D/D" monsters.

"And now Berfomet, I call on you to use your Special Ability, and make Nikola's level the same as your's!" Declan called as Nikola glowed.

Nikola: (LV: 6 - 2 = 4)

"He's gonna..." Dan trailed in shock, and in disbelief.

"Now I use Berfomet, and Nikola, and build the Overlay Network!" Declan called as the two glowed flying up to it.

"In order to subjugate all that resides in this world, now, descend onto the peak of the world! Xyz Summon! Be born! Rank 4! D/D/D Wave King Caesar!"

A blue warrior with a blade appeared.

D/D/D Wave King Caesar

Water Type

Rank 4

Fiend/Xyz

ATK: 2400

DEF: 1200

2 Level 4 Fiend-Type monsters
During either player's turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; at the end of the Battle Phase, Special Summon from your Graveyard as many monsters destroyed this turn as possible, but during the next Standby Phase, take 1000 damage for each monster Special Summoned by this effect. If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can add 1 "Dark Contract" card from your Deck to your hand. You can only use each effect of "D/D/D Wave King Caesar" once per turn.

(ORU: 2)

"U-Unbelievable... Impossible..." Shay stopped in disbelief.

"He did Ritual, Fusion, Pendulum, and Xyz at one single turn!" Yuto cried in shock.

Dan looked at them as he said, "E-Even I wouldn't manage to get that far to my dueling..."

"Well there are surprises everywhere." Dennis admitted to him.

Declan called, "Now that the stage has been set it is time to finish this! Damion annihilate Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!"

His Ritual Fiend moves to make the first strike. Yuya rode on Vortex Dragon as it ran for an Action Card as he grabbed it, "I activate Evasion!"

Evasion

Action Spell Card

When a monster declares an attack: Target that monster; negate the attack.

"I activate another of Genghis' abilities! Once during my turn I can put a stop to a Spell, or Trap Card!" Declan countered as Evasion was shorted out.

Yuya countered, "Sorry Declan! By returning Drummerilla back to my Deck, I can put a stop to Genghis' ability, and destroy him!"

Genghis shattered at that.

"You can't use that twice! Siegfried's ability is still fresh!" Declan countered as Siegfried's own ability puts a stop to Evasion for real, "And now Damion strike down Vortex Dragon!"

His fiend charged as it dealt damage destroying Yuya's Dragon, and got Yuya hit. (Yuya: 3200)

"And now Siegfried strike Yuya directly!" Declan called as his Synchro Fiend charged.

Yuya called, "I activate the trap, Performapal Pinch Helper!"

Performapal Pinch Helper

Continuous Trap Card

Once per turn, when an opponent's monster declares a direct attack: You can negate the attack, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Performapal" monster from your Deck, but its effects are negated. When an attack is declared involving a monster you control and an opponent's monster: You can send this card to the Graveyard; you take no battle damage from that battle.

"It allows me to summon a Performapal from my Deck by negating the attack, but it won't have it's Special Abilities!" Yuya told him, "Let's welcome back Drummerilla!"

The monster appeared defending.

"Then Caesar attacks!" Declan called to him as Caesar charged striking down the monster, "You managed to survive this turn Yuya. I end my turn."

Yuya 2nd Turn:

Yuya slowly gets up, and draw.

"I use Siegfried's ability, and negate Trump Witch's effect!" Declan called as Trump Witch dimmed.

"Either way, I can still Pendulum Summon! Come back Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, and Dragoncaller Magician!" Yuya called as the three appeared.

Dragoncaller Magician

Dark Type

Level 7

Pendulum Scale: 2

Spellcaster/Pendulum

ATK: 2400

DEF: 1000

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn: You can target 1 face-up monster on the field; it becomes Dragon-Type until the end of your opponent's turn(even if this card leaves the field).

Monster Effect: Once per turn: You can make this card become Dragon-Type until the end of this turn. A monster that was Fusion, Synchro, or Xyz Summoned using this card on the field as Material gains this effect.
● If this card battles a Dragon-Type monster, this card's ATK becomes double its original ATK during the Damage Step only.

"And now I use Odd-Eyes, and Dragoncaller Magician to build the Overlay Network!" Yuya called as the two flew up, "The Dragon of the Freezing Thunder shall deliver a cold encounter with it's enemies! Xyz Summon! Appear Rank 7, Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon!"

His new Xyz Dragon appeared roaring.

Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon

Water Type

Rank 7

Dragon/Xyz

ATK: 2800

DEF: 2500

(ORU: 2)

"It's his other dragon!" Gong cried seeing it.

Yuya called, "And now Absolute Dragon attack!"

His dragon fired a blast at the monster.

"And now I activate it's Special Ability! By using 1 Overlay Unit that attack is negated!" Yuya called as Absolute Dragon took an Overlay Unit as it stopped itself. (ORU: 2 - 1)

"But afterwards, I can summon an Odd-Eyes from my hand, or my graveyard!" Yuya called, "Let's welcome back Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon!"

At that the Fusion Odd-Eyes appeared roaring.

"And due to Vortex Dragon's Special Ability your Siegfried goes to your hand, or in this case your Extra Deck!" Yuya called, "Go Blasting Vortex!"

Vortex Dragon fired a blast as Siegfried was unable to stop it this time as Declan took the assault.

"And now Vortex Dragon attack Caesar with Twister Cyclone!" Yuya called as his dragon fired a blast at Caesar destroying it as Declan grunted. (Declan: 1600)

"Yuya is beating him?" Kit asked shocked.

Yuya told him, "I end my turn Declan!"

(Final Dueling Theme of the Season: Given Up by Lickin Park)

Yuya: 3200

Declan: 1600

Declan 3rd Turn:

Declan drew as he clutch his chest from Summon Maiden. (Declan: 0600)

"I activate Summon Maiden's effect!" Declan called.

"By shuffling Drummerilla back to my Deck your Contract is stopped!" Yuya countered as Declan's Spell shattered.

Declan grinned, "Very well Yuya... Then you get the honor facing this... I activate Shakesphere's effect in my graveyard! By banishing this card, I can add a D/D/D Ritual Monster to my hand from my deck!"

"What!?" Yuya asked shocked as Declan unveiled a new Ritual.

Declan called, "And now I'm activating Contract of Awakening! That lets me sacrifice Damion, and the D/D Swirl Slime in my hand to summon a new monster!"

The two were offered.

"Mighty King of the Cursed Souls! Accept the offerings of these wandering spirits, and release your seal from hell! Ritual Summon! Be born! Level 9, D/D/D Darkness King Lucifer!" Declan called as a monster resembling the devil appeared readying to battle.

D/D/D Darkness King Lucifer

Dark Type

Level 9

Fiend/Ritual

ATK: 3400

DEF: 2900

You can Ritual Summon this card with "Dark Contract of the Awakening" using monsters who's level equals exactly 9. Once per turn during the Stand-by Phase: Destroy all Spell/Trap Cards you control, and if you do set 2 "Dark Contract" cards from your Deck. If the set cards are Traps they can be activated the turn their set. When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle, and is sent to the GY: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to the original ATK that monster had. Negate the effect(s) of monster's this card is battling.

"A new monster?" Yuya asked shocked.

"The table's have turned Yuya!" Declan called, "Lucifer attack Absolute Dragon! And due to it's ability you cannot use your dragon's ability to save you now!"

"What!?" Yuya asked shocked as Absolute Dragon was destroyed as he cried out. (Yuya: 2600)

"And then you take damage equal to your destroyed monster's attack points!" Declan added as Lucifer fired a darkness beam at Yuya who watched in horror as he was blasted crying out.

Yuya: 0000

Declan: 0600

Declan wins the duel!

"Yuya!" Dan, the You Show Trio, Gong, and Aura cried as they ran to him as the field vanished showing a sunset.

Declan walked over as he said, "Your endgame needs substantial improvement. There's still much you have to learn if you want to avenge your friends, and find Zuzu. Still, you do show promise. You all do. Your Pendulum Summoning skills have developed more quickly than I expected, and that's just what I need to take on the Fusion Dimension. So instead of just Yuya, I will make you all my Lancers. Together we will travel to the Fusion Dimension."

With that he walked off.

"Hard to believe I inspired him to Ritual Summon." Dan admitted, "Sorry Yuya."

"No Dan... It's okay. This just proves, I can't do this on my own." Yuya said to him with a smile, "But together we can!"

"Well said! That's the attitude!" Yuto smiled to his friend.

Riley took Dan's hand as Celina took his shoulder as he smiled looking at them both as they smiled back ready to assist him.

And that's the season finale! Yeah, I added Ritual Summoning to D/D because admittedly it needed it. And not only that it could use new skills on it so I hope you like them. I don't know when the next season will be out, I can tell it will be a while. Till then keep a sharp eye out! Be sure to review, and see you next time!