Shin Megami Tensei IV: 7Ds Season 2 -Descension Chapter-

by BladeBlaster

After the tragedy that befell Mikado which caused many deaths caused by the cursed knowledge in the Black Samurai’s ritual books, the prentices venture into the Unclean One’s country. What they didn’t expect was to find it being invaded. As the prentices spend time in the Unclean One’s country they will start to question themselves and where their allegiances lie.

15. Dreadful Reunion

Chapter 15 Dreadful Reunion

Jonathan and the crown Samurai stare intensely at each other. The air around them was extremely tense.

"Asuma…how could you aid in such a nefarious scheme?!", Jonathan said angrily.

"Hmph. I did what I could after I was cheated out of being a Samurai. I don't care about the king or his plans. I only agreed so I could get a gauntlet.", Asuma explained.

"Then, you must join us! We'd be happy to have your help!", Jonathan replied.

However Asuma closed his eyes and was silent. Jonathan tilted his head wondering what was wrong.

"You and your friends won't win. I'm following his orders now because he's the most likely one to win this conflict. Then, I can go back to my original goal.", Asuma replied.

"Surely you jest! I don't care if we don't have a chance! Do you really intend to let the king do as he pleases?!", Jonathan questioned.

"I want power. That's all. I want the power to kill every spirit in the world.", Asuma replied, making Jonathan freeze.

He imagined Asuma's younger self saying the same words.

"But Asuma do you know how many people will suffer under him before such a goal becomes possible?", Jonathan questioned.

"That's simply the price I have to pay. The truth of the world is power doesn't come cheap for those who aren't chosen. I learned that first hand at the gauntlet rite. Things like hard work are useless. The world rewards those willing to do anything for their own ends.", Asuma replied.

Jonathan was speechless, unable to believe what he was hearing.

"H-How can you say that?! You're the reason why I was strong enough to become a Samurai! Do you not remember those countless days we spent training in the hopes of being inducted?", Jonathan questioned.

"I remember. And I don't care.", Asuma replied, simply.

Jonathan growled as his fists shook in fury. In his anger he activated his gauntlet and Asuma activated his in response. Burroughs quickly added the coin toss function.

"Duel!", the two said.

Jonathan LP 4000

Asuma LP 4000

"I draw!", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 6

"I activate Unexpected Dai! It allows me to special summon one level 4 or lower normal monster from my deck when I control no monsters. I choose Tune Warrior.", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 5

Unexpected Dai

(Normal Spell)

Effect: If you control no monsters: Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from the Deck.

"Then, I activate Reinforcements of the Army allowing me to add Marauding Captain to my hand. I summon Marauding Captain and use his effect to allow me to special summon one level 4 or lower warrior monster. I choose Jutte Fighter.", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 3

Jutte Fighter

(WARRIOR/EARTH/TUNER/EFFECT/ ATK 700/ DEF 900/ LV2)

Effect: Once per turn, you can change 1 face-up Attack Position monster your opponent controls to face-up Defense Position.

"I tune Jutte Fighter with Marauding Captain! This foot soldier marches forth alongside the rest of the flock! Appear relentless pawn of tyranny! Synchro summon! Level 5! Goyo Chaser!", Asuma chanted.

Jonathan sweated nervously knowing Asuma was not done since he still possessed a tuner on the field.

"Now, I tune Tune Warrior with Goyo Chaser to summon a real monster! A dauntless ruler marches for despite crushing all resistance! He will make all submit before his mighty blade! Synchro summon! Level 8! Goyo King!", Asuma chanted.

"This is the first time I've seen you synchro summon.", Jonathan said.

"Exactly. Through the king I've gained immense power however I'm far from through with showing you, Jonathan. I activate Burden of the Mighty.", Asuma replied.

Asuma

Hand: 2

Burden of the Mighty

(Continuous Spell)

Effect: Each face-up monster your opponent controls loses 100 ATK x its own Level.

Jonathan gaped when he read the devastating effect.

"No way…", Jonathan murmured.

"I will set a card and end my turn. Now, you better give me your best, Jonathan!", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 1

"You bet I will! I draw!", Jonathan said, with determination.

Jonathan

Hand: 6

"I activate Foolish Burial allowing me to send Wulf to the graveyard from my deck triggering his effect to special summon himself.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 5

Wulf, Lightsworn Beast ATK 2100 - (4x100) = 1700

"Then, I shall summon Chaos End Master!", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 4

Chaos End Master

(WARRIOR/LIGHT/TUNER/EFFECT/ ATK 1500/ DEF 1000/ LV3)

Effect: When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Level 5 or higher monster with 1600 or less ATK from your Deck.

Chaos End Master ATK 1500 - (3x100) = 1200

"I will show you what true strength is, Asuma! It comes from training, practice and…bonds! I tune Chaos End Master with Wulf! The lost angel has returned to answer the prayers of the weak! He is Heaven's greatest champion! Synchro summon! Level 7! Michael, the Arch-Lightsworn!", Jonathan chanted.

Asuma snickered as he watched the golden knight descend from upon Judgement Dragon.

"I activate my trap card! Bottomless Trap Hole! When you summon a monster with 1500 or more attack points I can destroy and banish it.", Asuma countered.

A hole appeared under Michael sucking him in. He desperately struggled trying to get Judgment Dragon to fly away.

"Michael!", Jonathan called out in concern.

"It will be alright…", Michael said before he was sucked into the portal being banished.

"You sounded awfully concerned about that spirit. Did you forget about Mazera?", Asuma said.

"That's the archangel Michael, not Mazera. Comparing the two is absolute blasphemy!", Jonathan replied angrily.

"A spirit is a spirit. They're all the same.", Asuma replied, staring at Jonathan intensely.

Jonathan gritted his teeth trying to think of a new plan.

"I activate Swords of Revealing Light. Preventing you from attacking me for three turns.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 3

"Then, I shall set a card and end my turn.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 2

"It seems that's all you can do now. I draw!". Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 2

In the King's chambers…

"Duel!", Issachar and the official said.

Issachar LP 4000

Norman LP 4000

"I draw!", Issachar said.

Issachar

Hand: 6

"I activate Summoner's Art allowing me to add one level 5 or higher normal monster to my hand. I choose Seiyaryu.", Issachar said.

Summoner's Art

(Normal Spell)

Effect: Add 1 Level 5 or higher Normal Monster from your Deck to your hand.

"I activate Ancient Rules allowing me to special summon one level 5 or higher monster from my hand. Obviously I'm choosing my buddy! Now, rise up mystic dragon with the soul of a mighty warrior! Burn away all evildoers with your flames of justice! Level 7! Seiyaryu!", Issachar chanted.

Issachar

Hand: 4

Seiyaryu

(DRAGON/ LIGHT/ NORMAL/ ATK 2500/ DEF 2300/ LV 7)

Card text: A mystical dragon that burns away the unworthy with its mystic flames.

Ancient Rules

(Normal Spell)

Effect: Special Summon 1 Level 5 or higher Normal Monster from your hand.

"Then, I will set a monster and a card facedown.", Issachar said.

Issachar

Hand: 2

"Pathetic. I draw!", Norman said.

Norman

Hand: 6

"I activate the effect of Cyber Dragon allowing me to special summon it when my opponent controls a monster and I don't.", Norman said.

Norman

Hand: 5

Cyber Dragon

(MACHINE/LIGHT/ EFFECT/ ATK 2100/ DEF 1600/ LV5)

Effect: If only your opponent controls a monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).

"Then, I summon Dark Tinker.", Norman said.

Norman

Hand: 4

Dark Tinker

(FIEND/DARK/TUNER/EFFECT/ ATK 1000/ DEF 1300/ LV2)

Effect: When this card you control is sent to the Graveyard, look at the top card of your Deck. Return that card to either the top or the bottom of the Deck.

"Then I shall tune Dark Tinker with Cyber Dragon! Arise from the abyss overlord of chaos! I shall herald in the vision of my great king! Synchro summon! Level 7! Chaos King Archfiend!", Norman chanted as outstretched arms.

He was engulfed in flames before revealing himself to be Chaos King Archfiend which flew onto the field. Flynn and Issachar gasped in complete shock.

Chaos King Archfiend

(FIEND/DARK/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ ATK 2600/ DEF 2600/ LV7)

1 Fiend-Type Tuner 1 or more non-Tuner monsters

Effect: When this card declares an attack: You can switch the current ATK and DEF of all face-up monsters your opponent controls, until the end of the Battle Phase.

"Finally…I've waited so long to shed that human disguise. This is my true form.", Chaos King Archfiend said.

"So, this is your true face? You've been an evil spirit this whole time?", Flynn said.

"Evil is a construct. And I am above such human distinctions. Now, I activate the effect of Dark Tinker. When it's sent to the graveyard I can look at the top card of my deck and choose to put it on the top or bottom. Hmm…top! Now, I shall banish Cyber Dragon and Dark Tinker from my graveyard to summon Chaos Sorcerer!", Chaos King Archfiend said.

Norman

Hand: 3

Chaos Sorcerer

(SPELLCASTER/DARK/EFFECT/ ATK 2300/ DEF 2100/ LV6)

Effect: Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 LIGHT and 1 DARK monster from your GY. Once per turn: You can target 1 face-up monster on the field; banish that target. This card cannot attack the turn you activate this effect.

"No matter what you are, I'll still beat you!", Issachar said.

"Ants shouldn't speak. Now, I shall activate Pot of Greed allowing me to draw two cards.", Chaos King Archfiend said, shocking the Samurai.

Norman

Hand: 4

"I will activate Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy your facedown card.", Chaos King Archfiend said.

Norman

Hand: 3

"Then, I will sent a card facedown and I will attack your Seiyaryu! My effect activates switching your monsters attack and defense! Reverse Break!", Chaos King Archfiend said.

As the synchro monster waved its hands Seiyaryu was turned upside down.

Seiyaryu ATK 2300

Seiyaryu DEF 2500

The fiend then lunged at the dragon striking it with extreme viciousness. Issachar flinched, gasping when the fiend kept flying, ramming the dragon into his owner.

"Issachar!", Flynn called out in concern.

Issachar LP 4000 - 300 = 3700

"Now, I attack your facedown monster with Chaos Sorcerer!", Chaos King Archfiend declared.

He destroyed Golem Dragon.

"Now, I end my turn.", Chaos King Archfiend said.

Issachar winced, currently on the ground reeling with pain. He gritted his teeth stubbornly getting up despite the pain to Flynn's relief.

In room 5…

"I was supposed to save that for Judgement Dragon. I cannot underestimate him. His deck has changed a bit since we were kids.", Asuma thought.

"I summon Comrade Swordsman of Landstar. With it my warrior monsters gain 400 attack.", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 1

Goyo King ATK 2800 400 = 3200

Comrade Swordsman of Landstar ATK 500 400 = 900

"I will activate my continuous trap Solemn Wishes allowing me to gain 500 life points every time I draw a card.", Jonathan said.

"Predictable.", Asuma thought.

"I end my turn. That's your first sword gone. You can only stall for so long, Jonathan.", Asuma taunted.

"I will show you! I draw!". Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 3

Jonathan LP 4000 500 = 4500

"I will set a monster facedown and end my turn.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 2

"I draw.", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 2

"I will end my turn. There goes your second swords.", Asuma said.

"I draw!", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 3

Jonathan LP 4500 500 = 5000

"I will flip up my Jenis, Lightsworn Mender.", Jonathan said.

Jenis, Lightsworn Mender

(SPELLCASTER/LIGHT/EFFECT/ ATK 300/ DEF 2100/ LV4)

Effect: During the End Phase, if a card(s) was sent from your Deck to the Graveyard by the effect of a "Lightsworn" card this turn: Inflict 500 damage to your opponent, and if you do, gain 500 LP.

Jenis, Lightsworn Mender ATK 300 - (4x100) = 0

"I will set a monster facedown and end my turn.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 2

"Is that really all you've got Jonathan?! I draw!", Asuma said.

Asuma

Hand: 3

"I summon Junk Forward. Then I will tune Comrade Swordsman of Landstar with Junk Forward! Grand knight of control chain down those who oppose me! You can bend any monster to your will! Synchro summon! Level 6! Goyo Guardian!", Asuma chanted.

Asuma

Hand: 2

"I end my turn. This is your final swords, Jonathan. You better make it good.", Asuma said as Isabeau and Kaga walked in.

From what they could see things weren't good for Jonathan. He had been put on the defensive.

"I draw!", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 3

Jonathan LP 5000 500 = 5500

"Then, I will flip up Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter.", Jonathan said.

Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter

(BEAST/LIGHT/FLIP/EFFECT/ ATK 200/ DEF 100/ LV2)

Effect: FLIP: Apply these effects (simultaneously).

You can destroy 1 card on the field.

Send the top 3 cards of your Deck to the GY.

Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter ATK 200 - (2x100) = 0

Asuma's eyes widened, recognizing the monster.

"I will activate Ryko's effect destroying your Goyo King and allowing me to send three cards from my deck to the graveyard. ", Jonathan said.

Jonathan's cards sent were: Hand Destruction, Thunder King Raioh and Ehren, Lightsworn Monk.

"Now, I activate Charge of the Light Brigade allowing me to send three cards from the top of my deck to the graveyard and add one Lightsworn monster to my hand! I choose Raiden!", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 3

The cards sent were: Wulf, Lightsworn Sabre, and Card Trooper.

Asuma was completely shocked to see Lightsworn Saber.

"I will special summon Wulf with his effect. Then, I will activate the effect of Lightsworn Saber! When this card is sent from the deck to the graveyard I can target one Lightsworn monster I control and equip it to that monster. I choose Ryko and he gains 700 attack.", Jonathan said.

Lightsworn Sabre

(Equip Spell)

Effect: Equip only to a "Lightsworn" monster. It gains 700 ATK. When this card is sent from your Deck to the Graveyard: You can target 1 "Lightsworn" monster you control; equip this card to that target.

Wulf, Lightsworn Beast ATK 2100 - (4x100) = 1700

Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter ATK 0 700 = 700

"I activate Monster Reborn allowing me to bring back Chaos End Master. Then, I shall summon Raiden.", Jonathan said.

Jonathan

Hand: 1

Chaos End Master ATK 1500 - (3x100) = 1200

Raiden, Hand of the Lightsworn ATK 1700 - (4x100) = 1300

"I activate the effect of Raiden allowing me to send two cards from the top of my deck to the graveyard.", Jonathan said.

The cards sent were: Solemn Wishes and Honest.

"I will tune Raiden with Wulf! Holy dragon from the heavenly skies! Bless us with your light of salvation! Level 8! Light End Dragon!", Jonathan chanted.

Light End Dragon ATK 2600 - (8x100) = 1800

"Let me guess Ancient Sacred Wyvern.", Asuma said and Jonathan simply smirked.

Jonathan felt a strange pulsing in his chest compelling him to summon a certain card.

"Now, I will tune Chaos End Master with Jenis! With time the sacred guardian in metal armor's spirit has not drained, instead his determination for justice grows! He will rise up carrying the hopes of the powerless on his back using his mechanical body to surpass his limits! Synchro summon! Level 7! Power Tool Dragon!", Jonathan chanted.

Power Tool Dragon ATK 2300 - (7x100) = 1600

Jonathan's signer mark glowed briefly in reaction to the summon. Asuma looked completely shocked not recognizing the monster Jonathan summoned.

With Walter…

The prentice was beyond pissed now after kicking the spirit's butt in a duel only for another spirit to appear and challenge. It felt like they were just here to waste his time. He rolled his eyes when he watched the spirit simply set cards facedown.

"Weak. I draw!", Walter said.

Walter

Hand: 6

"I activate Dark World Dealings allowing me to discard a card and draw. I will discard Goldd, triggering his effect and allowing me to special summon him. Then I will activate Dark World Lightning allowing me to discard a card to destroy a facedown card I choose the middle and I'll discard Broww allowing me to draw a card. Then I will summon Fabled Raven.", Walter said.

Walter

Hand: 5

"I will activate the effect of Fabled Raven allowing me to discard cards to have it gain 400 and a level. I'm discarding Silva which triggers his effect allowing me to special summon him.", Walter said.

Walter

Hand: 4

"Now, you get the distinct honor of witnessing my first synchro summon! How exciting! I tune Fabled Raven with Goldd! Out from within a scorching inferno a legendary dragon awakens! His savage soul shall bend to no one! Synchro summon! Level 8! Red Dragon Archfiend!", Walter chanted.

He jumped when his signer mark lit up and his dragon roared loudly.

"Oww! Oww! Damn that hurts. Anyway…", Walter said.

He then prepared to completely humiliate this spirit like the last one.

In the king's chambers…

"I draw…!", Issachar said in pain and Flynn looked concerned.

Issachar

Hand: 3

"Damn…", he said as he breathed heavily.

"You can just surrender you know.", the king said.

"I don't know the meaning of the word! I activate Solidarity! When I have only one type of monster in my graveyard my monsters gain 800 attack!", Issachar said.

Issachar

Hand: 2

"I activate the effect of Vice Dragon. I can special summon it when my opponent controls a monster and I don't. However it's stats are halved.", Issachar said.

Issachar

Hand: 1

Vice Dragon ATK 2000 / 2 = 1000

Vice Dragon DEF 2400 / 2 = 1200

Vice Dragon ATK 1000 800 = 1800

"I will tribute him! A boundless potential awaits inside your sacred horn! Under my command you shall use it as a blade of justice to cut down evil! Level 6! White-Horned Dragon!", Issachar chanted.

Issachar

Hand: 0

White-Horned Dragon

(DRAGON/ DARK/ EFFECT/ ATK 2200 / DEF 1400 / LV 6)

Effect: When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: Target up to 5 Spell Cards in your opponent's Graveyard; banish those target(s), and if you do, this card gains 300 ATK for each card banished by this effect.

White-Horned Dragon ATK 2200 800 = 3000

"I activate its effect allowing me to banish up to 5 spell cards from your graveyard to have it gain 300 attack for each! Anti-Magic Horn!", Issachar said.

The red dragon roared as its horn glowed brightly.

White-Horned Dragon ATK 3000 (2x300) = 3600

"No matter who I attack I'll still be in a bad situation.", Issachar thought.

"I will attack Chaos Sorcerer with White-Horned Dragon! Shining Horn Slash!", Issachar declared.

Norman LP 4000 - 1300 = 2700

"I end my turn.", Issachar said.

"It's quite poetic that the duel went this way. Now, you shall witness me crushing your friend like he was at the beginning of your adventure. I draw!", Chaos King Archfiend taunted.

Norman

Hand: 4

"I activate the effect of Effect Veiler, discarding it to target one monster you control and negate its effects. That will obviously be White-Horned Dragon.", Chaos King Archfiend said.

Norman

Hand: 3

Effect Veiler

(SPELLCASTER/ LIGHT/ TUNER/EFFECT/ ATK 0 / DEF 0 / LV1)

Effect: During your opponent's Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can send this card from your hand to the GY, then target 1 Effect Monster your opponent controls; negate the effects of that face-up monster your opponent controls, until the end of this turn.

White-Horned Dragon ATK 3600 - 3000

"Now, I will banish Effect Veiler and Chaos Sorcerer to special summon another one! Haha! You changed nothing. You are nothing.", Chaos King Archfiend taunted.

Norman

Hand: 2

"You're not the first one to say that. I proved them wrong too.", Issachar replied.

"I'll make sure I'm the last. Now, I will summon Dark Resonator.", Chaos King Archfiend said.

Norman

Hand: 1

"I will attack your dragon! Then, I shall activate my effect switching its attack and defense values! Reverse Break!", Chaos King Archfiend declared.

"Issachar, watch out!", Flynn warned.

The fiend maliciously ran the dragon into Issachar while it impaled the dragon again. Issachar barley fooled out of the way.

Issachar LP 3700 - 1200 = 2500

"I shall attack you directly with Dark Resonator!", Chaos King Archfiend declared.

The tuners slammed Issachar hard in the gut with its staff causing him to cough up spit. Flynn struggled harder desperately trying to break free.

Issachar LP 2500 - 1300 = 1200

"No! I can't let this happen again! Not when I'm right here!", Flynn thought as he screamed out reaching for Issachar.

As he screamed out a dragon's roar could be heard in sync with it as Flynn's signer mark glowed intensely.

"Please!", Flynn called out.

In spite of the pain he pulled against the chains with all his might. The cold metal cut his skin causing blood to leak. He didn't care if he lost his hands he needed to save Issachar.

"I attack you directly with Chaos Sorcerer! End him!", Chaos King Archfiend ordered.

The spellcaster charged up an orb of chaotic energy in its hands before launching it at Issachar. Flynn couldn't hear anything else over the desperate beating of his heart. Even his own screams were bloated out by the intensity.

To be continued…

In case you haven't noticed I'm kinda evil. Yes I just left off on that kind of cliffhanger.