Navarre is going through a good emotional maturation due to the influence of his friends in this
AU... Seeing how he's still alive and hasn't defected from the Samurai, I'm curious how this will affect Gaston's personality when he appears. Gaston has been under a lot of pressure from his family because of Navarre's mistakes, but so far Navarre has stayed in line.-Lucian Naruto
Well, Yu-gi-oh is very friendship driven and this is still a Yu-gi-oh fic just as much as it is an SMT IV fic. That's why the Samurai squad is closer in this au.
Chapter 37 Team Revenant
"Triple Blizzard!", Navarre said as his opponent squealed.
Sen LP 1500 - 2700 = 0
Navarre walked up to the Sen who sulked.
"Just kill me damn it.", Sen said.
"You guys gotta wear dog costumes.", Navarre said, making Sen sulk.
"I think they've made quite a few people into furries today…", Nanashi said as he sweat dropped.
"It's better than them killing the other guys.", Asahi replied, sweat dropping.
"Flynn fell asleep again. Navarre and Walter have completely wasted everyone so he hasn't even gotten to duel…", Nanashi said.
"Well…you always save the strongest for last.", Manabu replied.
The hooded man watched team Sky Paladin from the sidelines. His attention was focused on Flynn.
"His team is really strong. They haven't even lost more than one round yet.", the hooded man said.
"Or the Hunters are just weak. So, that's the guy? He doesn't look so special.", a large muscular man said.
"He's defeated every Death General that has been sent after him. You shouldn't underestimate him.", a shorter man said.
"Heh. They're not what they once were. Keith and Jack-o-Bolan are complete weaklings compared to the ones who used to have their place.", the muscular man replied.
"There he is. I heard that I'd find you here.", the hooded man thought.
"The final match will soon commence between team Revenant and team Sky Paladin.", the announcer said.
"Geez you know we're doing well when Flynn hasn't needed to duel once this whole time.", Walter said.
"Of course! We're way stronger than we were a week ago!", Navarre said as he puffed out his chest.
"Well, would it be fine if I got to duel in the next match? I haven't gotten to duel either.", Jonathan said, sweat dropping.
"If they can get past Navarre.", Walter said, before he laughed.
Isabeau watched Flynn closely, still worried about him. He was nearly overcome by the yami not that long ago. He hasn't actually been cured of it was still within him. She hoped they could get through all of this. Then…
"Hah! You guys won't even get the chance! I will wipe all of them out again!", Navarre said.
They got on the track readying their duel runners for the announcer's signal.
"Ready! Set! Duel!", the announcer said.
"Duel!", Navarre said, which made his opponent, the muscular man, sweat drop.
Navarre LP 4000
Menma LP 4000
"I will show you real strength! I draw!", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 6
"I activate Allure of Darkness allowing me to draw two cards in exchange for banishing a dark monster.", Menma said, revealing Spirit Reaper much to their shock.
Menma
Hand: 7
"Then, I will activate Terraforming allowing me to add a field spell to my hand. I choose Zombie World.", Menma said, making team Sky Paladin gasp in shock.
"Zombie World?! But that's…!", Navarre said.
"Hoy, wake up, Flynn!", Walter yelled in Flynn's ear.
Flynn jolted at the yelling.
"What is it, Walter?", Flynn questioned covering his ear.
"He's using Zombie World!", Walter said as he pointed at the stadium screen.
"And…? Zombie World isn't exactly a rare card.", Flynn replied with a funny look, sweat dropping.
"Well…", Walter replied.
"Then, I will activate Foolish Burial allowing me to send a monster to the graveyard! I choose Plaguespreader Zombie!", Menma said and this caught their attention.
Menma
Hand: 6
"I activate Call of the Mummy allowing me to special summon a zombie monster from my hand when I control no monsters. I choose Zombie Master.", Menma said as Navarre gaped.
Menma
Hand: 5
"He's playing just like Flynn!", Navarre thought.
"T-that can't be!", Asahi gasped and Nanashi looked alarmed.
"I activate the effect of Zombie Master allowing me to special summon a level 4 or lower zombie monster from my graveyard in exchange for discarding a card. I will choose Plaguespreader Zombie.", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 4
"Then, I will tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Zombie Master to synchro summon Revived King Ha Des!", Menma said.
Jonathan and Walter were wide eyed and Isabeau looked wary. Flynn was silent with a completely unreadable expression.
"Ah! He has a synchro monster?! But he's not from the surface or a member of the Asura Kai! Just what is going on here folks?!", the announcer questioned as Menma smirked.
"I'm not done yet! I summon Pyramid Turtle and I will activate the effects of Plaguespreader Zombie allowing me to revive it in exchange for returning a card from my hand to the top of the deck!", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 2
"I tune Plaguespreader Zombie with Pyramid Turtle to synchro summon Iron Chain Dragon!", Menma said.
Iron Chain Dragon
(DRAGON/EARTH/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2500/DEF 1300/LV6)
1 Tuner 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
Effect: You can remove from play all "Iron Chain" monsters from your Graveyard to have this card gain 200 ATK for each card removed, until the End Phase. When this card inflicts Battle Damage to your opponent, send the top 3 cards of your opponent's Deck to the Graveyard.
"Then, I will set a card and end my turn.", Menma said.
Navarre shook his head trying to get over his nervousness. His deck was similar to Flynn's, but it wasn't exactly the same.
"I draw!", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 6
"I activate Moray of Greed allowing me to send two water monsters from my hand to my deck then I draw three cards.", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 6
Moray of Greed
(Normal Spell)
Effect: Shuffle 2 WATER monsters from your hand into the Deck, then draw 3 cards.
"I activate Medallion of the Ice Barrier allowing me to add one Ice Barrier monster to my hand. I choose General Wayne of the Ice Barrier. Then I activate Swap Frog's effect allowing me to discard a water monster to special summon it.", Navarre said, revealing Defender of the Ice Barrier.
Navarre
Hand: 5
"I will summon Dance Princess of the Ice Barrier then I will activate my General's effect allowing me to special summon him when you control a monster and I control an Ice Barrier monster. Then, I can add an Ice Barrier spell or trap to my hand. I will add Freezing Chains of the Ice Barrier.", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 4
"I activate the effect of Dance Princess when I control another Ice Barrier monster besides her I can reveal any number of Ice Barrier monsters in my hand to return an equal number of spell and trap cards to your hand. I will choose your facedown.", Navarre said, revealing Cryomancer.
"I told him to take this seriously.", the shorter man said as he watched the duel.
Menma was annoyed at his card being returned.
"I will activate the effect of Freezing Chains of the Ice Barrier which allows me to special summon an level 4 or lower Ice Barrier monster from my graveyard. I choose Defender.", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 3
"He must be saving Trishula and Brionac.", Flynn thought.
"I tune Defender with Dance Princess! The ground trembles before the mere roar of a subzero dragon! That roar pierces through like a mighty spear showing the strength of its spirit! Level 7! Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!", Navarre chanted.
"I activate the effect of Gungir allowing me to discard up to two cards to destroy the same number of cards you control.", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 1
"I activate my trap Divine Wrath! I can discard a card to negate your monster's effect and destroy it!", Menma countered.
A lightning bolt struck the ice dragon causing it to shatter into particles.
"I activate Pot of Avarice allowing me to shuffle five monsters from my graveyard to my deck and then draw two cards. I will shuffle Gungir, Dance Princess, Defender, Cryomancer, and Ronintoadin.", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 2
"I activate Polymerization allowing me to fuse my Swap Frog with my Elemental HERO Bubbleman!", Navarre said.
Navarre
Hand: 0
"Doesn't Walter use HEROes? Why does Navarre suddenly have one?", Asahi questioned.
"Warrior of subzero temperatures arise! You shall reduce all evil in the world to zero! Fusion summon! Level 8! Elemental HERO Absolute Zero!", Navarre chanted.
"Fusion and synchro, huh?", the shorter man commented.
"Absolute Zero gains 500 attack for each water monster on the field. HEROic Ice Banner!", Navarre said.
Elemental HERO Absolute Zero ATK 2500 500 = 3000
"Now, I will attack your monster with Absolute Zero! Radiant Frost Fist!", Navarre declared as he picked up an action card.
Menma tried to reach for an action card, but Absolute Zero blasted him from afar with the ice particles of his icy punch.
Menma LP 4000 - 500 = 3500
"I activate the action card Wonder Chance allowing my monster to attack again!", Navarre said as Menma snickered.
The hero struck again making Menma's duel runner wobble.
Menma 3500 - 550 = 2950
"Now, I attack you directly with General Wayne!", Navarre declared.
"Grr! Useless card…I activate the action card Fire Gem dealing 600 damage to you!", Menma said.
Navarre LP 4000 - 600 = 3400
Navarre's monster slashed Menma with his blade.
Menma LP 2950 - 2100 = 850
"I end my turn.", Navarre said.
"I draw!!!", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 3
"I activate Zombie World, turning every card on the field and graveyard into zombies. I activate Book of Life banishing your Swap Frog and bringing back my Iron Chain Dragon!", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 1
"Then I will summon Pain Painter.", Menma said.
Menma
Hand: 1
Pain Painter
(ZOMBIE/DARK/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 400/DEF 200/LV2)
Effect: This card's name becomes "Plaguespreader Zombie" while on the field. Once per turn: You can target up to 2 Zombie monsters you control, except this card; they become Level 2 (until the end of this turn), and if they do, they cannot be used as Synchro Material, except for the Synchro Summon of a Zombie monster.
"I will tune Pain Painter with Iron Chain Dragon to synchro summon Scrap Dragon!", Menma said.
Scrap Dragon
(DRAGON/EARTH/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2800/DEF 2000/LV8)
1 Tuner 1 non-Tuner monsters
Effect: Once per turn: You can target 1 card you control and 1 card your opponent controls; destroy them. When this card in your possession is destroyed by your opponent's card and sent to your GY: Target 1 non-Synchro "Scrap" monster in your GY; Special Summon that target.
"Then, I will set a card and activate Scrap Dragon's effect! I can target a card I control then a card you control and they're both destroyed! I will destroy my facedown and your Absolute Zero!", Menma said.
The mechanical dragon let out a screech destroying Absolute Zero however its remains swirled into a snowy storm that annihilates Scrap Dragon.
"What just happened?!", Menma questioned.
"You triggered Absolute Zero's effect. When it leaves the field all monsters on your side of the field are destroyed. His Vengeful Frost Storm!", Navarre explained.
Menma snickered in annoyance.
"I end my turn…", Menma said, quickly driving for an action card.
"I draw!", Navarre said, hastily.
Navarre
Hand: 1
"I attack you directly with General Wayne!", Navarre declared, trying to defeat him before he could grab an action card.
The monster jumped on the side of the arena using it as a springboard to send itself flying at Menma preparing its blade to strike. He struck Menma with blinding speed.
Menma LP 850 - 2100 = 0
"I can't believe this…I didn't even face him!", Menma growled.
"Looks like I will have to get rid of him so our leader can face Flynn like he wants to.", the shorter man said.
He went onto the field on his duel runner quickly grabbing an action card with ease.
Navarre LP 3400
Yomi LP 4000
"I wonder if he also has a zombie deck.", Navarre thought, remembering that Zombie World is still on the field.
"I end my turn.", Navarre said.
"I draw!", Yomi said.
Yomi
Hand: 6
"I activate Menma's Call of the Mummy allowing me to special summon Despair From the Dark from my hand. Then I activate the effect of Marionette Mite. I can discard it to gain control of one of your zombie or fiend monsters. Because all your monsters are now zombies I will choose your General Wayne.", Yomi said and Navarre frowned.
Yomi
Hand: 4
"Then, I will summon Pain Painter and tune him with your General to synchro summon Dark Strike Fighter!", Yomi said as many people gasped.
Yomi
Hand: 3
Dark Strike Fighter
(MACHINE/DARK/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2600/DEF 1800/LV7)
1 Tuner 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
Effect: During your Main Phase 1: You can Tribute 1 monster; inflict damage to your opponent equal to the Tributed monster's Level on the field x 200. You can only use this effect of "Dark Strike Fighter" once per turn.
"That card's legendary! How on Earth did he get that?!", Manabu questioned.
"This is not good…", Flynn said, warily as he tensed recognizing the threat of the monster.
"This duel ends now. I will attack you directly with Dark Strike Fighter!", Yomi declared.
The monster jetted forth with blinding speed striking Navarre before he could grasp an action card.
Navarre LP 3400 - 2600 = 800
"Finish this, Despair From the Dark!", Yomi declared.
Navarre LP 800 - 2800 = 0
"Well, like I said I'll go next.", Jonathan said.
"Are you sure?", Isabeau questions seeing the rather dangerous situation.
"Someone has to. Don't worry I'll beat him and get rid of Dark Strike Fighter. I promise.", Jonathan said with a smile.
"Their score is now neck and neck. Jonathan is making his debut in the tournament after sitting out for rounds due to his team's domination. Hopefully he's as powerful as his peers.", the announcer said as Jonathan road onto the field.
"I will set a card and end my turn.", Yomi said.
Yomi
Hand: 2
"I shall draw!", Jonathan said, before he quickly scooped up an action card that caught his eye.
Jonathan
Hand: 6
"I activate Charge of the Light Brigade allowing me to add a Lightsworn monster to my hand from my deck then I send the top three cards of my hand to the graveyard. I will add Raiden.", Jonathan said.
The cards sent were: Glow-Up Bulb, Lightsworn Sabre, and Card Trooper.
"That's not a wise move against a zombie deck.", Yomi said.
"Your zombies won't be around after this. I summon Raiden and I activate his effect to send two cards from the top of my deck to the graveyard.", Jonathan said.
Jonathan
Hand: 5
The cards sent were: Jain and Ehren.
"I fail to see how you're intending to finish me.", Yomi replied.
"I activate Card Destruction forcing both of us to discard two cards then draw two more.", Jonathan said.
Jonathan
Hand: 4
Jonathan discarded: Wulf and Gragonith.
"You realize my deck only gets more dangerous the more my graveyard is filled?", Yomi said.
"I'm aware and it doesn't matter.", Jonathan replied, confidently confusing him as his eyes flashed gold confusing Yomi.
"Is that so?", Yomi questioned.
"You'll see. O divine dragon of our great Lord G.O.D. I beckon you! Deliver punishment to the vile sinners abusing the weak and bring salvation to those who believe! Level 8! Judgement Dragon!", Jonathan said as lightning crackled from the heavens.
Jonathan
Hand: 3
The audience looked nervous as they heard the sound of a trumpet ring through the air. A vortex of feathers swirled revealing the divine dragon. Yomi's eyes widened like dinner plates seeing the monster. Like Stardust Dragon it seemed to not physically change in Zombie World's presence.
"I activate the effect of Judgment Dragon. I can pay 1000 life points to destroy every card on the field except Judgement Dragon! Final Abaddon!", Jonathan said as a storm of feathers cleared the whole field except for his dragon.
"Well…he definitely kept his promise.", Walter said, sweat dropping.
"I activate the action card Extreme Sword! It allows me to make one of my monsters gain 1000 attack. I will then attack you directly with Judgement Dragon! Megiddo Shining Chariot!", Jonathan declared.
Judgement Dragon ATK 3000 1000 = 4000
Yomi couldn't hope to outspeed the golden beam Judgment Dragon which quickly enveloped him. The Tokyo residents couldn't help, but shiver at the presence of the divine dragon.
Yomi LP 4000 - 4000 = 0
"Show off.", Navarre huffed though he ended up smiling.
"The score is not 1-2! The teams are neck and neck! This next duel could decide everything folks!", the announcer said, he looked at the crowd finding it weird they were silent.
They still seemed off putted by Judgement Dragon.
"…up next is the leader of team Revenant! Joseph!", the announcer said.
Flynn froze when he heard that name.
"Flynn?", Isabeau said concerned.
"That…can't be…!", Flynn thought.
"Hoy, you okay?!", Walter questioned, waving a hand in front of Flynn's face.
Flynn blinked rapidly before shaking his head.
"I'm being silly it's probably just a coincidence.", Flynn said as he pressed his hand on his head.
"Out with it! What's with that reaction?!", Navarre said as he pointed at Flynn.
Flynn looked over to the field as the hooded man mounted his duel runner. Flynn could hardly breathe at the possibility. Isabeau put a hand on his shoulder.
"Remember Flynn, it's not good to keep things to yourself.", Isabeau reminded.
Flynn frowned deeply, seeming deeply troubled as he turned back to them.
"Joseph is the name of my oldest brother who was killed by Angel 07.", Flynn explained and their eyes widened.
"It must obviously be a coincidence then, Flynn. Don't get so worked up.", Navarre said, though Flynn looked down.
"Sir Keith was dead. Doomking was able to revive him from the dead.", Flynn replied, surprising them more.
"Hell's bells! You don't think-", Walter said.
"It's going to be alright, Flynn. No matter what the case is, we'll be here with you.", Isabeau assured.
"Thanks…", Flynn replied, simply.
The others got closer to Flynn seeing how bothered he was. Flynn watched the man named Joseph. The hooded man looked over to Flynn, his head still covered by his helmet.
"I will set a card and end my turn. During the end phase the top four cards of my deck are sent to the graveyard because of Judgement Dragon's effect.", Jonathan said, before quickly grabbing another action card.
The cards sent were: Card Destruction, Solemn Wishes, Different Dimension Dragon, and Wulf.
He didn't know how he could tell from so far away, but he felt like something was wrong with Flynn.
"The effect of Wulf activates when he's sent from my deck to the graveyard I can special summon him.", Jonathan said.
"I draw!", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 6
"I activate the effect of Ghost Lancer, the Underworld Spearman. I can special summon if only my opponent controls a monster.", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 5
Ghost Lancer, the Underworld Spearman
(ZOMBIE/DARK/EFFECT/ATK 2000/DEF 0/LV5)
Effect: If only your opponent controls a monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with monsters Special Summoned from the Extra Deck. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage.
"I summon Tatsunecro.", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 4
Tatsunecro
(ZOMBIE/DARK/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 500/DEF 1700/LV3)
Effect: If this Normal Summoned/Set monster would be used as Synchro Material, 1 monster in your hand can be used as 1 of the other materials. If you do this, all materials for that Summon are banished instead of being sent to the GY. You cannot Special Summon monsters, except Zombie monsters.
"Then, I will tune Tatsunecro with Ghost Lancer! Noble dragon, fallen and abandoned into the depths of the netherworld arise once more! Your holy power shines through even in death! Synchro summon! Level 8! Skeletal Dragon Felgrand!", Joseph chanted.
Skeletal Dragon Felgrand
(ZOMBIE/LIGHT/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2800/DEF 2800/LV8)
1 Zombie Tuner 1 non-Tuner monsters
Effect: If this card is Special Summoned: You can target 1 monster your opponent controls or in their GY; banish it. If a monster(s) is Special Summoned from either GY, while this monster is on the field (except during the Damage Step): You can target 1 other face-up monster on the field; negate its effects until the end of this turn. You can only use each effect of "Skeletal Dragon Felgrand" once per turn.
Out from the ground a tear opened up which had ghostly wisps spilling out of it. From the tear emerged a bright light which cleared away to reveal a bronze scaled zombified dragon. Its underbelly was silver and its eyes glowed a menacing red. It has a long tail and long black claws. It had a row of shark-like teeth and a blue tongue. The inside of its wings was purple and it had a row of spikes down its back.
Isabeau gasped as the spirit of Doomkaiser became visible behind Flynn drawing their attention. Doomkaiser growled at the other zombie dragon. Felgrand looked over to Doomkaiser growling back. The two were like territorial dogs. Flynn looked up to see Doomkaiser above him, seeing him now. He has not appeared this clearly in spirit form since the Gauntlet Rite.
Jonathan's eyes widened in shock.
"That chant wasn't too dissimilar from the one Flynn uses to summon Doomkaiser.", Jonathan thought, becoming wary.
Judgement Dragon glared at Felgrand coldly.
"This is weird…", Asahi commented.
"Right, that dragon is a zombified version of Felgrand just like Flynn has a zombified version of Chthonian Emperor Dragon.", Nikkari replied.
"Super freaky…what a weird coincidence. Their both synchros too…where did these guys get all these Synchro monsters?", Manabu questioned.
"There's a living Doomkaiser?!", Asahi questioned as the others' sweat dropped.
Nanashi looked at Flynn, able to tell he was deeply uneased. Doomkaiser even appeared behind him.
"I activate the effect of Felgrand allowing me to banish one of my opponent's monsters on the field or in the graveyard. I will banish Judgement Dragon! Necroclaw of the Undead!", Joseph said.
Purple energy crackled ominously from Felgrand's hand and Judgement Dragon growled. The zombie dragon swung as the divine dragon with its claws causing some strange distortion causing Judgment Dragon to vanish.
"I activate Book of Life allowing me to banish your Raiden and then special summon my Ghost Lancer from the graveyard.", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 3
"Now, I will activate the action card Over Sword! It allows my monster to gain 500 attack! I will attack your Wulf with Felgrand! Phantasmal Ghastly Roar!", Joseph declared.
Skeletal Dragon Felgrand ATK 2800 500 = 3300
Jonathan grimaced knowing he didn't have the right action card. Felgrand shot purple flames at his monster eerily similar to Doomkaiser.
Jonathan LP 3000 - 1200 = 1800
"Attack him directly, Ghost Lancer!", Joseph declared.
Jonathan LP 1800 - 2000 = 0
"Gah! Their neck and neck again! Joseph has accomplished a first in this tournament! He's actually forced team Sky Paladin to send out a third member!", the announcer said.
"I want to face Flynn. Now, if you're a man come here and duel me.", Joseph said as Jonathan's duel runner came to a stop and he looked at him skeptically.
"Why? Who are you?", Jonathan questioned.
"Flynn, you don't have to go.", Isabeau said as Flynn clenched his fists.
"But, he challenged him.", Walter said.
"Doesn't mean he has to accept you oaf!", Navarre replied.
Flynn's eyes were shadowed as he slowly walked forward.
"Flynn!", Isabeau called out.
"If he wants a duel he's got one.", Flynn replied, his expression still not being visible.
He rode onto the track and the audience erupted in murmurs.
"Gah! They're really sending out, Flynn?! The man who beat that titanic spirit on tv!", the announcer said, dumbstruck.
Flynn LP 4000
Joseph LP 4000
"I don't know who you are and I don't care. You challenged me so I'm here. Let's hope you don't come to regret it.", Flynn said, menacingly with an intense gaze.
Joseph met his gaze, seeming taken aback. The audience was growing increasingly excited seeing Flynn take the stage. It seemed like Joseph was going to say something, but he hesitated as if the words got caught in his throat.
"I set a card and end my turn…Show me what you got.", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 2
"I draw!", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 6
Flynn looked over to Joseph, noticing he was more focused on him than any action cards.
"I activate Tuning which allows me to add a Synchron monster to my hand. Then, I must send the top card of my deck to the graveyard. I will add Unknown Synchron. When you control a monster and I don't I can special summon Unknown Synchron from my hand.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 5
The card sent was Mezuki.
"Their moves are even similar…!", Asahi commented with wide eyes.
"I summon Samurai Skull! His effect allows me to send a zombie monster from my deck to the graveyard when he's normal summoned. I choose is Zombie Master.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 4
Joseph raised an eyebrow at the move.
"I activate the effect of Mezuki banishing it to special summon a zombie monster from my graveyard. I choose Zombie Master.", Flynn said.
"Just what is he doing?!", Menma questioned.
"I shall tune Unknown Synchron with Samurai Skull! Reawaken mystic relic from a time long past! Justice still needs you! Synchro summon! Level 5! Ally of Justice Catastor!", Flynn chanted.
Flynn grabbed an action card near him.
"I activate the effect of Zombie Master allowing me to discard a monster to special summon a level 4 or lower zombie monster from my hand.", Flynn said.
He revealed Plaguespreader Zombie which he discarded.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"I will revive Plaguespreader Zombie and then I will tune him with Zombie Master! Ruler of darkness slumbering within the depths! Rise up once more to reclaim your kingdom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Revived King Ha Des!", Flynn chanted.
"He just loves synchroing up a storm doesn't he…?", Nanashi said with a funny look.
"Then, I will activate the effect of Plaguespreader Zombie allowing me to revive him in exchange for sending a card from my hand to the top of my deck.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"I tune Plaguespreader Zombie with Ha Des!", Flynn said.
Joseph's eyes widened hearing this especially since it would mark his third synchro summon this turn.
"Majestic dragon, awaken from your long slumber your power is needed once again to protect the innocent! Spread your brilliant silver wings and strike down your enemies like a vibrant shooting star! Synchro summon! Level 8! Stardust Dragon!", Flynn chanted.
"Interesting…", Joseph said.
"What game are you playing? Why didn't you activate your dragon's effect? You could have negated my revived card's effects, but you didn't.", Flynn questioned.
"Says the guy who could have still synchroed twice regardless…", Nanashi commented, sweat dropping.
"I wanted to see what you could do at your best and I'd say I'm rather impressed.", Joseph replied.
"What do you want?", Flynn questioned, skeptically.
"To see you.", Joseph replied, which left Flynn speechless.
The response took him off guard; he expected some sort of villainous drivel.
"I shall attack Felgrand with Catastor! Neo Thunder Ray!", Flynn declared.
"I activate my trap card Mirror Force!", Joseph countered.
"I activate the effect of Stardust Dragon allowing me to tribute it to protect my other cards from destruction by card effects then the card you used is destroyed! Victim's Sanctuary!", Flynn countered.
Stardust Dragon shielded Catastor and destroyed the Mirror Force.
"Catastor's effect activates when he battles a non-dark monster that monster is instantly destroyed! Evil Denier!", Flynn said.
The mystical relic let out a frequency that caused Felgrand to shatter into particles.
"I set a card and end my turn. During the end phase Stardust Dragon returns if he activated his effect that turn! Arise, Stardust Dragon!", Flynn said as his monster returned to the field with a roar.
"That's an interesting card. I draw!", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 3
"I will set a monster and end my turn.", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 2
"I draw!", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"I will attack your facedown monster with Catastor! Neo Thunder Ray!", Flynn declared.
"You destroyed Pyramid Turtle. As you know when it's destroyed I can special summon a zombie monster with 2000 or less defense from my deck. I choose Pyramid Turtle.". Joseph said as Flynn narrowed his eyes.
"I shall attack your Pyramid Turtle with Stardust Dragon! Cosmic Flare!", Flynn declared.
"Then, I will special summon Zombie Master.", Joseph countered.
"I shall activate the action card Wonder Chance allowing Stardust Dragon to attack again.", Flynn said as Joseph hastily grabbed an action card.
"I activate the action card No Action to negate your action card!", Joseph countered.
Flynn effortlessly picked up another one with astounding finesse. He looked at it before putting it down in his hand.
"I will set a card and end my turn.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"I draw!", Joseph said.
Joseph
Hand: 3
"I activate the effect of Zombie Master discarding a card from my hand to resurrect Plaguespreader Zombie.", Joseph said as he revealed his own Plaguespreader Zombie which he discarded.
Joseph
Hand: 2
"I tune Plaguespreader Zombie with Zombie Master! Rise up once great ruler! Your will transcends even the grips of death! Synchro summon! Level 6! Revived King Ha Des!", Joseph chanted.
Flynn tensed knowing he must be planning something.
"I activate the action card Extreme Sword allowing my monster to gain 1000 attack.", Joseph said.
Revived King Ha Des ATK 2450 1000 = 3450
"Now, I will attack your Stardust Dragon with Ha Des! Dark Authority!", Joseph declared.
"I activate my trap card Scrap-Iron Scarecrow. It negates your attack and then resets itself.", Flynn countered.
"I end my turn.", Joseph said.
Flynn's gaze was so intense it could have bore a hole through his head.
"I draw!", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"I activate Pot of Greed allowing me to draw two cards.", Flynn said as a powerful gust of wind blew and a chorus of ghostly howls could be heard.
Flynn
Hand: 4
"T-this is-!", Joseph thought.
Flynn looked back to Joseph.
"Final turn.", Flynn declared.
"What?!", Joseph questioned.
"You made a mistake going easy on me before. I'm not some little boy you need to hold back against. I shall summon Zombie Master.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"I activate the effect of Zombie Master allowing me to discard a monster to special summon a level 4 or lower zombie monster from my graveyard.", Flynn said.
Flynn revealed a second Plaguespreader Zombie to his amazement.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"I will revive the Plaguespreader Zombie I discarded. From the dark depths of the grave arise, great dragon noble even in death! Your dreadful roar signals your enemies doom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Doomkaiser Dragon!", Flynn chanted as the crowd went wild with excitement.
He also came from the depths of the Earth followed by ghostly wisps. He let out a proud and powerful roar.
"Bring the doom, Flynn!", Walter cheered.
"Bring the doom! Bring the doom!", the audience repeated the cheer, surprising Walter.
The others sweat dropped at this. Nanashi looked at Asahi sideways as she joined with the cheer. Joseph's eyes widened seeing the monster Flynn summoned.
"What an ominous sounding cheer…", Navarre said with a funny expression.
"I activate the effect of Doomkaiser! I can special summon a zombie monster from your graveyard! I choose Felgrand! Roar of the Living Dead!", Flynn said.
Doomkaiser roared as his eyes glowed menacingly. Felgrand rose from the graveyard with entranced purple eyes. It flew over to the other zombie dragon's side.
"I shall attack your Ha Des with Stardust Dragon! Cosmic Flare!", Flynn declared.
Joseph LP 4000 - 50 = 3950
Joseph snapped to his senses hastily looking for an action card.
"I shall attack you directly with Felgrand! Phantasmal Ghastly Roar!", Flynn declared.
The impact of the flames forced him to try to regain control of his duel runner.
Joseph LP 3950 - 2800 = 1150
"Finish this, Doomkaiser! Death Spectral Howling!", Flynn declared.
Joseph was quickly blasted by purple flames again this time from Doomkaiser.
Joseph LP 1150 - 2400 = 0
The audience roared and Joseph's duel runner came to a stop.
"Team Sky Paladin had done it! They are our new Shinjuku champions and will move onto the Hunter Tournament Finals!", the announcer said.
Flynn stopped his duel runner near Joseph regarding him wearily.
"Flynn…you've gotten so big.", Joseph said to Flynn's shock.
"What?", Flynn questioned, especially taken off guard by the sudden warm embrace.
Flynn wasn't sure how to react. He simply looked perplexed not reciprocating the hug.
"Is this a trick?! He must have been revived by Doomking. Angel 07 killed him!", Flynn thought.
"I'm sorry I got excited you probably don't remember me.", Joseph said as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
Flynn was still silent, unable to understand what was going on.
"My name is Joseph Mallory. I'm your big brother.", Joseph said, leaving the others speechless.
"What in the Star Wars?!", Manabu said.
Nanashi sweat dropped as Asahi looked starry eyed.
"It feels so weird to see you all grown up. The last time I saw you were a baby.", Joseph said.
"You're dead…my parents said my siblings died.", Flynn replied.
Joseph looked troubled hearing that.
"It's…complicated…but I'm here.", Joseph said as Flynn stepped back.
"I'm no fool…you were revived by Doomking just like sir Keith. As if I'd trust you…", Flynn replied, glaring at Joseph.
"I am not like our uncle! I just want to talk-", Joseph replied.
Flynn gritted his teeth not taking this. This stunt only made his hatred for Doomking grow.
"He just brought you back to emotionally manipulate me, but I won't fall for it.", Flynn replied.
"….right. He…Doomking's pawn…can't trust him…", he heard the yami agree in his mind.
"That's not it, Flynn! I want to protect you!", Joseph replied.
"I don't need to be protected! I'm not a child! If you really just wanted to protect me, where were you for the last seventeen years?!", Flynn questioned, his eyes flashing red for a split moment along with the black aura.
Joseph's eyes widened seeing this and Flynn's teammates were alarmed. Flynn walked away from Joseph much to his disbelief.
"W-wait!", Joseph called out, surprised and distressed.
"Go away…", Flynn replied coldly, almost sounding like a hiss making all who heard it wary.
To be continued…