bopdog111: Okay, Youske is in trouble.
Ulrich362: Yeah, that's putting it lightly.
bopdog111: And we know what episode this is about.
Ulrich362: We do indeed, the number one student at the academy is going to show his skill.
bopdog111: Not once but twice this chapter.
Ulrich362: Well... no sense delaying anymore. Enjoy the chapter.
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"How do you spell Truesdale again?" Rise asked Jaden.
"I think with two Es?. Man these Duel Request Forms are such a drag." Jaden admitted. "No wonder Syrus has zero confidence. Well it's about to change Rise."
"Yeah, you're right." Rise nodded before frowning. "Yu-sempai is a better brother than this Zane has to be."
While they were writing Dr. Crowler walked in the Shack, and noticed them walking over, "Duel Request Forms?"
Before Jaden, and Rise can react he snatched them from their hands, "Planning a duel are we you two? Against whom?"
When he sees the name of the opponent he widen his eyes, and said "You must be joking. The girl I believe, but you Jaden?"
Rise stood up. "I have a name, and Jaden already defeated his fair share of Obelisk Blue students and you."
As Dr. Crowler gave a glare to her Jaden told him, "We're actually not. We're taking Zane on to help Syrus get over his confidence problem. So he'll be ready for our upcoming tag match."
"Oh yes, of course the big Tag Team match." Dr. Crowler remembered before smirking, "The one which if you lose you'll both be expelled from the Academy am I right? And you said that you two dueling Zane will help you prepare? Well that's a shame because... Their'll be no duels."
With those words he laughed wickedly tearing the Request Forms to pieces much to Jaden, and Rise's horror. Jaden's eyes widened in horror as Rise glared at him.
"Fine, I'll talk to him myself. We're both Obelisk Blue aren't we?" Rise challenged.
"Your not worth his time." Dr. Crowler dismissed to her. "If you want to be useful to that Slifer Slacker then you better root for him in the Match."
With those words he walked off laughing wickedly.
"That bas***." Rise snapped.
"Rise!" Jaden cried surprised hearing her saying profanity.
"What, it's true." Rise pointed out.
"I think that word is not needed." Jaden admitted before frowning, "Well what now?"
"I'm going to talk to Zane directly." Rise said before frowning. "Maybe he'll be more willing to let someone famous duel Zane."
Meanwhile at the infirmary...
Someone knocked on the door.
"It's open." Yosuke called.
Who walked in was Sheppard along with Yuzu, and Dr. Crowler.
"Yosuke Hanamura?" Sheppard asked his name.
"That's right." Yosuke nodded without taking his eyes off Chie who had started to recover but was still unconscious.
"Security told me last night that you were at the Arena Dueling at Off-Hours." Sheppard told him. "I just want to know why did you broke that rule?"
"One of the Obelisk Blues came here and started insulting Chie, he challenged me and I beat him." Yosuke answered simply.
"An Obelisk?" Yuzu asked, "What's his name?"
"He never told me, he used warrior monsters and this card called Ishzark." Yosuke replied. "Now not to be rude but can you let me sit with my girlfriend please?"
"Oh I'm afraid not Mr. Hanamura." Dr. Crowler smirked, "Like Jaden, and Syrus you broke a big time rule even if that Obelisk was making fun of your girl. So now your gonna have to know your punishment."
"Chancellor can't we cut this one some slack for once?" Yuzu asked Sheppard, "He only did it to teach that Obelisk not to mess with anyone."
"I understand that, and I would do that but unfortunately Dr. Crowler is right." Sheppard admitted, "We have to set an example to our students."
"Fine, I'll work part time here or something." Yosuke said.
"No I got something else planned better." Dr. Crowler smirked to him as he turned to Sheppard, "You know what I'm talking about do you Chancellor?"
"Yes. And I think we should do them both in 1 day." Sheppard sighed.
"And with Yosuke here at the infirmary he can't do it." Dr. Crowler said before grinning, "But how bout two of his friends he was accepted here with take his place? These two Slifers named Yout, and Teddo?"
Yosuke turned. "Wait a second, what are you talking about?"
"You see Jaden, and Syrus broke the rule about staying away from the Abandoned Dorm, and in a few days from now they will duel two opponents arranged by Crowler so they either stay or be expelled." Sheppard answered.
Yosuke frowned. "Fine, then since I broke the rule I should be the one to duel. Just... let me stay with Chie and make sure she's alright first."
"Sorry, but your two Slifer Friends will duel for you since you clearly can't duel in your condition." Dr. Crowler smirked. "And if they lose they two will join you in expulsion."
Yosuke turned to him. "I said I'll handle it myself!"
"You snooze, you lose." Dr. Crowler smirked shrugging.
Yosuke turned to Sheppard. "You're allowing this crap?"
"Sorry Yosuke but when Security informed me of you coughing blood after that duel we should not risk it again." Sheppard told him.
Yosuke stared at him before clenching his fists. "... Fine, then at the very least let me pick who duels on my behalf."
"Very well." Sheppard agreed much to Dr. Crowler's shock before he quickly suppressed it before they can notice. "Who do you chose to duel in your place?"
"... Yukiko Amagi, and Kanji Tatsumi." Yosuke answered before looking down. 'Yu can't risk any unnecessary duels... unlike the rest of us, all of his cards are his Personas.'
"Agreed." Sheppard nodded, "Once we inform them we'll allow them to practice."
"Thanks." Yosuke nodded. "As for the rule... it won't happen again."
Sheppard nodded at that
Meanwhile at the Obelisk Blue men's dorm...
"Alright, where is he?" Rise questioned walking in.
Two Obelisks blocked her way.
"Hey there little cutie." one of them smirked, "What are you here for?"
"I'm here to duel Zane Truesdale." Rise stated. "As for you, back off."
"Don't be ridiculous." one of them sneered, "Zane had no reason to waste his time with a girl like yourself."
"We're equal in rank in case you've forgotten, or is he afraid of me?" Rise challenged.
"Zane would easily tear you to shreds little girl." one of them smirked before pushing her to the ground, "Why don't you go play with your Barbies or something?"
With that the two laughed walking back in the Dorm leaving Rise there. She stared at them before clenching her fists and storming off. "Fine, maybe he'll change his mind if he knows who I am."
Meanwhile at the Slifer Red Dorm...
"No luck on your part?" Jaden asked Rise.
"None, but I have one more card to play... figuratively speaking." Rise answered. "Risette."
"That will attract a lot of unwanted attention." Jaden said as they entered where they see Syrus' bed has a mound on it.
"If it'll get me the chance to help Syrus it would be worth it. Besides, people will find out eventually." Rise pointed out only to pause. "What's that?"
Jaden looked as he said, "It might be just Syrus. He's been down like that ever since yesterday."
Rise frowned before walking over to the bed. "Syrus? Can you hear me?"
He didn't response as Rise gently pulled the covers back only to reveal pillows.
"What the?" Jaden asked in shock. "Where is he?"
"Get back, come Kouzeon!" Rise called.
Her Persona appeared in the room.
"Come on... come on..." Rise said before her Persona vanished. "Found him, he's by the beach you guys dueled and it looks like he's trying to leave."
"Come on! We better get there!" Jaden said as Yu, and Teddie walked in.
"Jaden-san? What's going on?" Teddie asked.
"Syrus is trying to leave the island, we have to stop him." Jaden answered running out of the room.
Yu, and Teddie looked at each other nodding as they ran out, as Rise followed which Chumley who was walking back noticed.
"Ah man running..." Chumley sighed before following them.
Meanwhile...
Who was at the light tower at sunset was Zane looking out at the ocean as he hears footsteps seeing Alexis walking over, "Hey Alexis."
"I figured I'd find you here Zane." Alexis noted.
Zane only nodded, "You found any new leads?"
"None." Alexis frowned. "You heard about Jaden and Syrus right?"
"Yes, and their upcoming Tag Team Match." Zane answered, "To which if they lose their expelled."
"Yeah, Jaden's probably going to be fine but I'm worried about Syrus." Alexis admitted.
"He needs to get some confidence." Zane told her. "And not to misplay."
"Yeah, I know but..." Alexis started before they heard someone in the distance. "What was that?"
They looked over at that.
With Syrus...
Syrus had just finished constructed a raft, and looked at the Island sadly, "I was never any good here... Hope you have luck with someone else Jaden."
"Sy!" Jaden's voice called.
Syrus widen his eyes seeing Yu, Teddie, Jaden, Chumley, and Rise were running over as he hop on the raft, and attempts to row out. Jaden dove into the water and grabbed the raft. "What are you doing?"
"Jaden let go! I'll get us both kicked out!" Syrus cried.
"You have to stop saying that Syrus." Jaden told him. "We'll be fine."
"You don't know that." Syrus said looking down, "Please just let me go. I stink, and they'll assign you another partner that way you have a better chance."
"Not happening pal." Jaden told him. "Now let's get off this thing and head back."
"You got to listen. I'm a lost cause." Syrus told him.
"He is right you know."
Hearing that they turned to see Alexis, and Zane with his arms crossed.
"Who are you?" Rise questioned seeing him.
"Zane!" Syrus cried surprised seeing him.
"So your leaving?" Zane asked his brother.
"Yeah, I am." Syrus nodded dejected.
"...It's about time." Zane told him looking away which cause Syrus to look down.
"What do you mean by that?" Yu questioned.
"You heard what he said." Zane told him, "A loss cause."
"No, the only lost cause is you." Rise snapped. "Jaden and I can both beat you."
"Yeah it's happening right here, right now!" Jaden agreed.
Widening his eyes Syrus called to them, "Jaden, Rise no!"
"Well, or is the great Zane scared?" Rise challenged.
Zane only smirked, "No I'm not. Even against the one, and only Risette."
Rise froze. "I should have guessed it wouldn't be hidden forever. Still, then what are we waiting for? Get down here so we can have our match."
"Not here. The water will disrupt it. I got the spot nearby. But I'm taking you, and Jaden one at a time." Zane told her, "Don't get me wrong I don't doubt you, and Jaden's skills, but I want to do what you two can do against me in a one-on-one match."
"Rise don't do this." Syrus told her, "He's really good."
"Don't worry Syrus, besides once I'm done with him Rise won't even have to duel." Jaden reassured him.
"Then let's do this already." Zane told him.
It was now nighttime, and they were at the lighthouse ready.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: The Mountain by TFG)
Jaden: 4000
Zane: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Jaden 1st Turn:
Jaden drew his card before nodding. "Alright, I'll start things off with the Elemental HERO Avian in attack mode!"
Elemental HERO Avian
Wind Type
Level 3
Warrior
ATK: 1000
DEF: 1000
A winged Elemental Hero who wheels through the sky and manipulates the wind. His signature move, Featherbreak, gives villainy a blow from sky-high.
"Then I'll set one card and end my move."
Zane 1st Turn:
"That's all huh?" Zane asked calmly drawing as he looked over, "For my first move I'll summon Cyber Dragon in attack mode."
A metallic dragon serpent appeared from the ground screeching.
Cyber Dragon
Light Type
Level 5
Machine
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1600
If only your opponent controls a monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).
"Wait, that monster's too strong." Teddie argued. "The book Mit-chan gave us said you don't get to play something that strong."
"Normally I wouldn't. However since Jaden's the only player with a monster out I can summon Cyber Dragon from my hand with no sacrifice." Zane explained.
"Great." Jaden frowned.
"And then next I activate the spell, Mystical Space Typhoon." Zane continued.
Mystical Space Typhoon
Quick-Play Spell Card
Target 1 Spell/Trap on the field; destroy that target.
"This destroys a spell or trap card on the field." Zane stated as Jaden's face-down shattered.
"Oh man." Jaden frowned. "That's not good."
"Now Cyber Dragon attacks your Avian!" Zane declared, "Strident Blast!"
Cyber Dragon fired a ray at Avian. Avian shattered.
(Jaden: 2900)
Zane then mentioned, "Next up I activate the spell, Different Dimension Capsule."
At that a Egyptian like coffin appeared.
Different Dimension Capsule
Normal Spell Card
Select 1 card from your Deck and remove it from play face-down. During your 2nd Standby Phase after activation, destroy this card and add the removed card to your hand.
"With it I can pick a card from my deck, and remove it from play." Zane explained pocketing a card as the capsule closed lowering back down. "And in two turns it returns to my hand."
"He's good." Yu admitted.
"It's your move Jaden." Zane told him.
Jaden: 2900
Zane: 4000
Jaden 2nd Turn:
Jaden drew his card and grinned. "Awesome, I play the spell card Polymerization! This fuses Elemental HERO Clayman with Elemental HERO Sparkman in order to bring out the Elemental HERO Thunder Giant!"
Polymerization
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials.
Elemental HERO Thunder Giant
Light Type
Level 6
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2400
DEF: 1500
"Elemental Hero Sparkman" + "Elemental Hero Clayman"
This monster cannot be Special Summoned except by Fusion Summon. When this card is Fusion Summoned, select and destroy 1 face-up monster on the field with original ATK less than the ATK of this card.
"When he's summoned I can destroy a monster with less attack points, and who better than that Cyber Dragon of yours?"
Thunder Giant attacked that destroyed Zane's monster leaving him open.
"Alright, attack Zane directly!" Jaden declared.
Thunder Giant fired a blast which Zane took calmly not flinching or moving a little bit. (Zane: 1600)
"He could've flinched a little." Teddie admitted.
"So he's a little tough, big deal he's still losing." Rise pointed out.
"I set one card and then I'll pass things back over to you Zane." Jaden finished.
Zane 2nd Turn:
"Not bad moves kids." Zane drew before saying, "Of course since you cleared my field from my first Cyber Dragon I can summon my second one from my hand."
A second copy of the monster appeared letting out it's metallic screech.
"For the top student you aren't very bright, Thunder Giant is stronger than your dragon." Jaden pointed out.
"I'm not done." Zane told him, "I activate Monster Reborn."
Monster Reborn
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 monster in either player's GY; Special Summon it.
"And with just 1 monster in my graveyard you can guess who comes back." Zane said as the first Cyber Dragon reappeared, "But neither will be here long..."
With that he revealed Polymerization. "In present form!"
"Uh oh." Jaden frowned.
"Dragons unite!" Zane called as the two Cyber Dragons were fused. "Now Cyber Twin Dragon emerge!"
A two headed version of Cyber Dragon appeared screeching.
Cyber Twin Dragon
Light Type
Level 8
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 2800
DEF: 2100
"Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon"
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be conducted with the above Fusion Material Monsters. This card can attack twice during the same Battle Phase.
"Ok, that's a little impressive." Rise relented.
"And now like the name says Cyber Twin Dragon attacks twice every turn which means double the trouble." Zane told Jaden, "Twin Dragon attack Thunder Giant with Double Strident Blast!"
Cyber Twin charged a blast in it's two mouths.
"Not yet, I play a facedown card." Jaden called. "It's called A Hero Emerges, and thanks to this trap you pick one of the cards in my hand and if that happens to be a monster I can play it."
A Hero Emerges
Normal Trap Card
You can only activate this card when your opponent declares an attack. Select 1 random card from your hand. If it is a Monster Card, Special Summon it on your side of the field. If not, send it to the Graveyard.
"Of course with only one card in my hand, we both know which one you'll pick."
"Of course. So what card is it?" Zane asked him.
"It's my Wroughtweiler in defense mode." Jaden answered as the mechanical dog appeared.
Wroughtweiler
Earth Type
Level 3
Machine
ATK: 800
DEF: 1200
When this card is destroyed, you can add 1 "Elemental Hero" card and 1 "Polymerization" from your Graveyard to your hand.
"You'll need him for this double threat!" Zane called as Twin Dragon fired blasts at the two.
The two monsters shattered.
(Jaden: 2500)
"Big mistake, when Wroughtweiler goes to the graveyard he brings Clayman and Polymerization back to my hand." Jaden revealed.
"Hope they'll provide the help you need." Zane said ending his turn.
Jaden: 2500
Zane: 1600
Jaden 3rd Turn:
Jaden drew his card. "Alright Zane, I summon the Elemental HERO Bubbleman in attack mode, and since he's the only card out I can draw two more cards."
Elemental HERO Bubbleman
Water Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 800
DEF: 1200
When this is the only card in your hand, you can treat this card's Summon as a Special Summon. When it is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, if there are no other cards on your side of the field, draw 2 cards from your Deck.
Jaden drew his cards and smiled. "Alright, next up I'll use Polymerization to fuse Clayman with Bubbleman in order to summon Elemental HERO Mudballman in defense mode."
Elemental HERO Mudballman
Earth Type
Level 6
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 1900
DEF: 3000
"Elemental Hero Bubbleman" + "Elemental Hero Clayman"
This monster cannot be Special Summoned except by Fusion Summon.
"That ends my move."
"Licious! Mudballman has 3000 defense points! So Twin Dragon can't break through!" Chumley smiled.
"That's true, and based on that smile Jaden has something planned." Yu agreed.
Zane 3rd Turn:
The moment Zane drew the capsule appeared.
"Oh no, I forgot about that." Teddie panicked.
"It's now been two turns so now I can add the card I removed with Different Dimension Capsule." Zane said as he added the card while the Capsule shattered, "You did well, but not well enough."
"Syrus... what does he mean?" Rise asked.
"Just watch." Syrus told her.
"I activate De-Fusion." Zane told them.
De-Fusion
Quick-Play Spell Card
Target 1 Fusion Monster on the field; return that target to the Extra Deck, then, if all the Fusion Materials that were used for its Fusion Summon are in your GY, you can Special Summon all of them.
"This splits Twin Dragon back to two Cyber Dragons." Zane said as Twin Dragon vanished only to reveal two Cyber Dragons.
Suddenly her eyes widened. "Wait a second... he has to be planning to use that!"
"And now I activate the card that I removed with Capsule!" Zane rose the card up high, "Power Bond!"
Power Bond
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Machine Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Materials, and it gains ATK equal to its original ATK. During the End Phase of the turn this card is activated, you take damage equal to the amount of ATK gained from this effect at the time of the Summon.
Jaden flinched hearing that.
"So now I fuse the two Cyber Dragons on my field with the other in my hand!" Zane called as the three fused before he declared, "To summon forth the all-powerful Cyber End Dragon!"
At that a large three-headed winged mechanical dragon appeared roaring.
Cyber End Dragon
Light Type
Level 10
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 4000
DEF: 2800
"Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon"
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be done with the above Fusion Materials. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage.
"4000?" Jaden asked in shock.
"Count again Jaden. Due to Power Bond it's attack points double!" Zane declared.
Cyber End roared as it gained the increase. (ATK: 4000 x 2 = 8000)
"It's fine, Mudballman's in defense mode and at the end of the turn Zane will take a ton of damage from Power Bond's nasty side effect." Chumley pointed out.
"Normally he would. However Cyber End has 1 ability you should be aware of." Zane told them as he revealed, "And that ability is even if your monster is in defense mode you still take damage!"
"Wait, but that means..." Teddie started nervously.
"It means Jaden loses." Yu finished.
"Now Cyber End Dragon! Attack Mudballman with Evolutionary Strident Blast!" Zane called as Cyber End fired a huge blast from it's three heads.
Jaden could only watch as the blast struck Mudballman destroying him.
Jaden: 0000
Zane: 1600
Zane wins the duel!
"Jaden!" Syrus cried.
That was Jaden grinned at Zane, "Thanks for a great duel Zane."
Zane grinned back before turning to Rise, "It's your turn now Rise."
She nodded before taking her position. "Before we start, I just want to ask why you're so cold towards Syrus."
"Define 'cold'." Zane told her.
"Telling him he shouldn't be here, belittling him, forcing him not to use Power Bond." Rise replied. "I get not wanting to just tell him the answers and give him the solution to every problem, but all you're doing is criticizing him, the reason he has no confidence is because of you."
"The answer is quite simple. He isn't ready to use Power Bond, and always does things without thinking." Zane told her. "You have to know how to play your cards, and that means not just knowing how to use them."
That sentence did not go un-noticed by Syrus, 'Knowing how to play your cards?'
"Even if that's true, how is he ever going to learn when his own brother just tells him to give up?" Rise challenged. "If I... no. When I beat you you're going to stop insulting him and start helping him gain some confidence. Nobody starts off knowing everything."
"Well then I'll tell you one thing." Zane grinned, "Don't hold back."
"I won't." Rise smirked.
"Rise you seen how powerful Zane is, and your still dueling him?" Syrus asked surprised.
"Of course I am." Rise smiled. "The best idols don't just quit when things look tough after all."
Syrus looked surprised seeing her smile before pausing, 'What's this feeling in my chest?'
"Sounds like your ready." Zane told her drawing his hand.
Rise drew her own hand. "You can start the duel this time."
(Dueling Theme: True Story)
Rise: 4000
Zane: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Zane 1st Turn:
Zane raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Me going first, that's an interesting choice. Very well."
He drew.
"Zane knows not to go that far doesn't he?" Teddie asked nervously.
"I summon Proto-Cyber Dragon." Zane said as a incomplete version of Cyber Dragon appeared.
Proto-Cyber Dragon
Light Type
Level 3
Machine
ATK: 1100
DEF: 600
This card's name becomes "Cyber Dragon" while on the field.
"Proto-Cyber Dragon?" Rise asked.
"While he's on the field his name becomes Cyber Dragon." Zane told her.
"That's wonderful." Rise frowned.
"And now I'll set two cards, and end my turn." Zane ended.
Rise 1st Turn:
"Ok, I'll set three cards facedown and summon Starlight Idol in attack mode." Rise stated.
Starlight Idol
Light Type
Level 4
Fairy
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1000
When this card is Normal Summoned your opponent activates one of the following effects: Your opponent draws one card from the top of their deck. Randomly discard one card from your hand.
Zane looked on.
"Since I summoned Starlight Idol, you get a choice. Do I draw a card or do you discard one?" Rise asked.
"Interesting." Zane said as he cup his chin in thought before decided, "Draw 1 card."
Rise nodded drawing her card.
"Starlight Idol attack Proto-Cyber Dragon." Rise called.
The Idol charged.
"I activate my trap card, Attack Reflector Unit." Zane told her.
Attack Reflector Unit
Normal Trap Card
Tribute 1 "Cyber Dragon". Special Summon 1 "Cyber Barrier Dragon" from your hand or Deck.
"Huh?" Rise asked in confusion.
"So now by sacrificing Cyber Dragon, I can summon Cyber Barrier Dragon from my Deck." Zane said as Proto-Cyber Dragon vanished only to be replaced with a Cyber Dragon having a shield like face.
Cyber Barrier Dragon
Light Type
Level 6
Machine
ATK: 800
DEF: 2800
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Attack Reflector Unit". Once per turn, while this card is in Attack Position, your opponent's next attack is negated.
"Huh, but that monster's weaker." Teddie pointed out.
"He's right, so why did you play it in attack mode?" Rise asked.
"Once every turn one of your monster's attacks are negated." Zane told her. "If you had another monster then I would place him in defense mode."
Rise only smirked. "Starlight Idol attack Cyber Barrier Dragon!"
Idol charged.
"Since your attacking Barrier Dragon negates the attack." Zane reminded as Barrier Dragon pulled it's head back for a shield to pop up.
"True, but you let me draw a card. Specifically my Encore spell card!" Rise smiled. "No prizes for guessing what this one does."
Encore
Quick-Play Spell Card
Activate when an "Idol" monster attacks, that monster can attack one additional time during the Battle Phase.
"Does that negate Barrier Dragon's ability?" Jaden asked.
"It doesn't have to Jaden, Barrier Dragon can only negate an attack one time each turn." Syrus explained.
Zane made a surprised look before smirking, "What do you know? It allows your Idol to attack again."
"Exactly, so take down his dragon!" Rise called.
Idol attacked that destroyed Barrier Dragon but Zane didn't looked worried. (Zane: 3500)
"Your move." Rise finished
Rise: 4000
Zane: 3500
Zane 2nd Turn:
"Not bad Rise. However a duelist always knows when to have another trick up his sleeve." Zane told her drawing.
"I know, you have those Fusion Monsters." Rise recalled.
"And since you cleared my field, I can summon my Cyber Dragon." Zane told her as the metallic serpent appeared screeching.
Cyber Dragon
Light Type
Level 5
Machine
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1600
If only your opponent controls a monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).
Rise frowned seeing the monster.
"And now Cyber Dragon attack her Idol!" Zane called as Cyber Dragon fired a blast, "Strident Blast!"
The blast struck destroying Rise's monster.
(Rise: 3200)
"I play Acceptance of your True Self!" Rise called.
Acceptance of your True Self
Normal Trap Card
When you take battle or effect damage, Special Summon 1 "Persona" monster from your deck. Then if your opponent has higher life points you can destroy one card on the field. You cannot declare an attack until the end phase of the turn after you activate this card.
"The Persona that I mistake for attacking." Syrus realized.
"Yup, so here's Lovers Persona Himiko in defense mode!" Rise grinned.
Lovers Persona Himiko
Dark Type
Level 5
Fairy
ATK: 100
DEF: 2500
When this card is destroyed and sent to the graveyard you can Special Summon 1 "Lovers Persona Kanzeon" from your Extra Deck. Once per turn during either player's turn look at one card in your opponent's hand or one facedown card on the field.
"Well it better get ready because I play the trap card, Call of the Haunted." Zane told her.
Call of the Haunted
Continuous Trap Card
Activate this card by targeting 1 monster in your GY; Special Summon that target in Attack Position. When this card leaves the field, destroy that target. When that target is destroyed, destroy this card.
"Doesn't that bring back your dragon?" Rise asked.
"Yes. Such as Proto-Cyber Dragon." Zane answered as the incomplete version appeared.
"And if it counts as a Cyber Dragon, she's in big trouble." Chumley realized.
"And now I activate the Spell Card, Photon Generator Unit." Zane said playing a spell.
Photon Generator Unit
Quick-Play Spell Card
Tribute 2 "Cyber Dragons". Special Summon 1 "Cyber Laser Dragon" from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard.
"By sacrificing two Cyber Dragons on my field, I can summon Cyber Laser Dragon." Zane explained as Proto, and Cyber Dragon vanished only for a advanced version of Cyber Dragon to appear.
Cyber Laser Dragon
Light Type
Level 7
Machine
ATK: 2400
DEF: 1800
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Photon Generator Unit". Once per turn, you can destroy 1 monster with ATK or DEF equal to or higher than the ATK of this card.
"He's still weaker than Himiko." Rise mentioned.
"I'm not going for an attack. I'm going for his special ability. Once every turn Cyber Laser Dragon destroys a monster that has equal or higher attack, or defense points then his attack points." Zane told him.
"What?" Rise questioned in shock.
"That's the opposite of Thunder Giant!" Jaden realized.
"And now Laser Dragon destroy Himiko with Blue Lightning Flash!" Zane called as Laser Dragon fired a laser from his tail at the Persona.
Himiko shattered.
"Himiko's special ability summons Lovers Persona Kanzeon from my deck." Rise reminded him as Himiko appeared in a blue glow before transforming into Kanzeon.
Lovers Persona Kanzeon
Dark Type
Level 7
Fairy
ATK: 100
DEF: 3000
Must be summoned by the effect of "Lovers Persona Himiko" and cannot be summoned by other ways. Other effects to be revealed.
Syrus ran to Rise, "Are you alright?"
"For now." Rise reassured him. "Don't worry."
Syrus only nodded worriedly.
"So you managed to summon a stronger version like your friends Rise." Zane said seeing it. "You, and your friends must be really special to obtain cards like those."
"More than you can even imagine Zane." Rise replied as Kanzeon placed a metallic ring over her eyes. "Kanzeon's special ability, reveal Zane's hand!"
The monster looked at the scoop as Zane watched as his hand was revealed. Shown to be two cards known as Different Dimension Capsule, and a trap called Final Fusion.
"That capsule, but why haven't you played it yet?" Rise questioned as Kanzeon lifted the ring.
"A duelist always knows to take cautious steps." Zane answered.
Rise nodded before frowning. "Is it really that hard to tell your brother he can figure things out? Yeah telling him the answer won't help but all you're doing is telling him he should give up and that he'll never improve. You're his family, you should be supportive not destructive."
"As I matter of fact I did gave him some advice once just before he enrolled in the Academy." Zane told her.
"He did?" Jaden asked turning to Syrus.
Syrus nodded, "Yeah, I asked him something just before."
Flashback...
Syrus was standing behind Zane as he asked, "Hey Zane? What's the difference between knowing how to use a card, and knowing how to play it? Aren't they the same?"
Zane stayed quiet before turning answering, "...That's something that can never be taught. Only learned. It takes a moment of pure clarity when you see dueling on a different level, the higher level, all the angles, all the moves. You won't think, you'll just act."
With that Zane have a short smile, and nod to Syrus before walking off.
Flashback End...
"Knowing how to use a card vs knowing how to play it?" Yu asked before closing his eyes. "I get it."
"Well if you only know how to play your cards, then you've already lost." Rise told Zane. "Anything else?"
Zane said, "Only this. Different Dimension Capsule."
The capsule appeared.
Different Dimension Capsule
Normal Spell Card
Select 1 card from your Deck and remove it from play face-down. During your 2nd Standby Phase after activation, destroy this card and add the removed card to your hand.
"Since you already know what this does, I'm not gonna bother explaining." Zane said as the capsule buried itself as he pocketed a card.
Rise nodded.
"Finally I'll place 1 card down, and end my turn." Zane ended.
Rise 2nd Turn:
Rise drew her card before nodding. "Ok, I summon Dream Idol."
Dream Idol
Light Type
Level 3
Fairy
ATK: 1000
DEF: 800
When this card is summoned you can reveal the top card of your deck and add it to your hand.
"Her ability lets me reveal the top card of my deck and add it to my hand."
Rise drew her card before smiling.
"What did she drew?" Jaden asked curiously.
"I drew Lovers Persona Himiko Inner Resolve." Rise explained. "And I can special summon her by sacrificing one Idol on my field."
Lovers Persona Himiko Inner Resolve
Dark Type
Level 5
Fairy
ATK: 2500
DEF: 100
If you have one "Lovers Persona Himiko" in your graveyard you can special summon this monster from your hand by sacrificing one "Idol" monster. Once per turn this card cannot be destroyed by card effects.
"Attack Zane's Laser Dragon!"
The Persona fired a blast destroying Laser Dragon in a instant. (Zane: 3400)
"Your move." Rise stated.
Rise: 3200
Zane: 3400
Zane 3rd Turn:
"Very well." Zane said drawing before he said, "And now the card, I removed is added to my hand."
"Huh, but it's only been one turn." Rise argued.
"Normally however this card is a special case." Zane said revealing a spell that has a card in a machine, "Card From a Different Dimension!"
Card From a Different Dimension
Normal Spell Card
If this card is removed from play, add it to your hand during your next Standby Phase. If this card is returned to the hand this way, both players draw 2 cards.
"When it's removed from play, I can add it to my hand during my Stand-By Phase." Zane said as he added, "If that's so we both can draw 2 new cards."
Rise nodded as they drew their cards.
"And hopefully you drew good ones." Zane told her.
Rise only nodded. "Same to you."
"Well now, I activate the spell, Cyber Repair Plant." Zane said.
Cyber Repair Plant
Normal Spell Card
If "Cyber Dragon" is in your GY: You can activate 1 of these effects. If you have 3 or more "Cyber Dragon" in your GY at this card's activation, you can activate both effects and resolve in sequence. You can only activate 1 "Cyber Repair Plant" per turn.
● Add 1 LIGHT Machine monster from your Deck to your hand.
● Target 1 LIGHT Machine monster in your GY; shuffle that target into your Deck.
"Since Cyber Dragon is in my graveyard, I can do two things. The first is that I can add a Light attribute Machine Type monster from my Deck to my hand. Or I can shuffle one from my graveyard back to my Deck." Zane told her.
"Which one are you going to do?" Rise asked.
"I'll pick the first." Zane answered adding a second Proto-Cyber Dragon.
Rise nodded.
"And now as my field is clear I can summon Cyber Dragon again." Zane said as the metallic serpent appeared, "And along with him is Proto-Cyber Dragon."
The Proto dragon appeared.
"Which is enough for them to Unite." Zane said revealing Polymerization.
Polymerization
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material
Rise frowned seeing that.
"Now Cyber Twin Dragon emerge!" Zane called as Cyber Twin Dragon appeared roaring.
Cyber Twin Dragon
Light Type
Level 8
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 2800
DEF: 2100
"Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon"
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be conducted with the above Fusion Material Monsters. This card can attack twice during the same Battle Phase.
"Kanzeon's defense points are higher than your Cyber Twin Dragon's attack points." Rise mentioned.
"But not your Himiko." Zane reminded. "Twin Dragon attack Himiko Inner Resolve with Double Strident Blast!"
The dragon's two heads charged energy at the Persona. The blast hit Himiko destroying her as Rise's eyes widened and she cried out in pain.
(Rise: 2900)
Syrus instantly ran over to help her up while Zane looked a little surprised at this. Rise smiled gently. "Thank you Syrus, I'm ok... for now anyway."
"Rise... You shouldn't get yourself hurt just for me." Syrus told her.
"At this point, I'd be letting myself down if I just quit." Rise admitted.
Syrus only looked at her concerned before a slight blush got on his cheeks, 'What is this feeling really?'
"You able to continue?" Zane asked her.
"I am." Rise nodded before smiling. "But I don't know if your dragon is."
Zane raised an eyebrow hearing that.
"I play the trap card Overexertion!" Rise called. "If a monster battled this turn, it's destroyed. An Idol has to make sure not to push things too far after all."
Overexertion
Normal Trap Card
Target one monster on the field that declared an attack or was attacked, destroy that monster.
Zane looked surprised as he looked seeing Cyber Twin shattered.
"Now, for the final touch. I play Eternal Bonds!" Rise called.
Eternal Bonds
Normal Trap Card
Banish 2 "Persona" monsters that share the same Arcana, Special Summon 1 "Ultimate Persona" of the same Arcana from your Extra Deck. (This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)
"That same card your friend used against Professor Yuzu." Zane realized. "What are you gonna do with it?"
"I'm going to banish Himiko from my graveyard, and Kanzeon from my field in order to call forth Kouzeon!" Rise answered.
Kouzeon
Dark Type
Level 8
Fairy/Fusion
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
"Lovers Persona Kanzeon + 1 "Idol" monster
OR "Lovers Persona Kanzeon" + "Lovers Persona Himiko"
You can only activate this card's first and second effects once per duel: (1) When an opponent's monster declares an attack you can negate that attack. (2) If your life points drop to zero return them to their original value. (3) Your opponent must duel with their hand and all set cards revealed.
"No attack points?" Syrus asked confused.
"Or defense points." Rise nodded. "But I get to see all of the cards in Zane's hand or that he sets as long as she's in play."
"Well you know what the card in my hand is along with my face-down." Zane said showing Card From a Different Dimension, as his face-down was Final Fusion.
Rise nodded. "I also know that if you want to beat me, you'll need your strongest monster. Fortunately, once your move ends I'll still have one more to come up with a plan."
"Well that's my turn." Zane ended.
Rise 3rd Turn:
Rise drew her card before closing her eyes. "I set one card and that's it."
Rise: 2900
Zane: 3400
Zane 4th Turn:
"Very well." Zane drew as he looked. "First off since this is my second Stand-By Phase, Capsule destroys itself."
The Capsule appeared before shattering.
"Except he won't add anything this time." Chumley recalled.
"And I'll activate the spell, Graceful Charity." Zane told her.
Graceful Charity
Normal Spell Card
Draw 3 cards, then discard 2 cards.
"With it's effect I can draw 3 cards, and then discard two." Zane said drawing three times, and discards two showing their a goblin working on a Pot, and his third copy of Cyber Dragon. "And now Undeveloped Greed's effect activates."
"Undeveloped Greed?" Rise asked.
"Think of it as Pot of Greed except when it's sent to the graveyard, I can draw 2 cards." Zane said drawing twice before per Kouzeon's ability he revealed the three cards to be Power Bond, Cybernetic Fusion Support, and Cyber Kirin.
"At least his dragons are in the graveyard." Teddie mentioned. "He can't summon that big scary one that beat up Jaden."
Zane then unexpectedly called, "I activate Power Bond!"
Power Bond
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Machine Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Materials, and it gains ATK equal to its original ATK. During the End Phase of the turn this card is activated, you take damage equal to the amount of ATK gained from this effect at the time of the Summon.
"Wait, but you don't have any monsters!" Rise argued.
Zane then grinned, "That's where this comes in. I chain Power Bond with Cybernetic Fusion Support!"
Cybernetic Fusion Support
Quick-Play Spell Card
Pay half your LP; once, if you Fusion Summon a Machine Fusion Monster this turn, you can banish monsters from your hand, field, and/or GY as the Fusion Materials. You can only activate 1 "Cybernetic Fusion Support" per turn.
"So by trading half my points I don't need monsters to Fusion Summon!" Zane called. (Zane: 1700)
"Oh no, Rise!" Yu called in horror.
"So now let's welcome the Cyber End Dragon!" Zane called as his three-headed mechanical ace appeared roaring.
Cyber End Dragon
Light Type
Level 10
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 4000
DEF: 2800
"Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon"
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be done with the above Fusion Materials. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage.
"And due to Power Bond it's attack points double!" Zane called as Cyber End roared. (ATK: 4000 x 2 = 8000)
"That's enough to wipe out Rise's life points." Jaden panicked.
Syrus grunted looking horrified, 'And there's more... Kouzeon is Rise's third Persona! If Zane destroys it then she'll die!'
"You fought good but not good enough." Zane told her.
"I guess not." Rise frowned. "Go ahead and beat me."
"Cyber End Dragon! Attack Kouzeon with Evolutionary Strident-"
"STOP!" a voice cried.
Everyone turned to see who said that. It was Syrus who ran, and spread his arms in front of Rise to defend her.
"Syrus?" Zane asked surprised.
"Syrus..." Rise started before smiling. "I'll be ok, he didn't destroy Kanzeon so even if Kouzeon is destroyed I'll live."
"But you, Yu, and the others said that..." Syrus had tears in his eyes with a small blush as he turned to Rise.
Rise smiled gently. "If all three are destroyed, I'll be ok. I promise."
Syrus only looked really worried with a deeper blush, but nodded stepping back. Zane looked on before asking, "Is there something I'm not getting?"
"We'll tell you after the match." Yu explained.
Zane only nodded before calling, "Cyber End Dragon! Attack Kouzeon with Evolutionary Strident Blast!"
With no interruptions Cyber End fired the triple attack. Rise suddenly grinned. "Sorry Zane, Kouzeon's special ability activates! Once per duel she can negate an attack."
Kouzeon nullified the attack.
"So that's why she wasn't worried!" Jaden grinned.
"Exactly, remember what we told you before Jaden?" Yu asked. "If it wasn't for Rise none of us would be alive."
"Not bad. I may not defeat you this turn, but I can last this turn with Cyber Kirin's help." Zane said summoning Cyber Kirin which was a small mechanical dog.
Cyber Kirin
Light Type
Level 3
Machine
ATK: 300
DEF: 800
You can Tribute this card to make any effect damage you take this turn 0.
"By sacrificing him any effect damage I take this turn becomes zero." Zane said as Kirin vanished, "So now I'm still in the duel, and you have a 8000 Cyber End to worry about."
Rise however shook her head. "Take a closer look at your duel disc."
Looking confused Zane looked. He had zero life points.
"What?" Zane asked surprised.
"My trap card, Idol's Spirit." Rise explained. "It activates when a monster you control tries to activate its effect and negates it. Except... during the end phase I have to pay life points equal to the defense of the strongest banished monster, Kanzeon's 3000."
Idol's Spirit
Counter Trap Card
When an opponent's monster activates it's effect, you can negate that effect and the effects of all monsters currently on the field. During the end phase, take damage equal to the highest defense points of all monsters banished during this duel. You can only activate 1 "Idol's Spirit" per turn. You can banish three copies of "Idol's Spirit" from your graveyard, Special Summon one "Kouzeon" from your Extra Deck or Graveyard.
"Then that would mean the outcome is..." Zane trailed off with a small smile.
"Yeah, but we should be honest I had to grasp at straws to stand any chance. You're definitely stronger than me right now." Rise admitted.
Zane nodding before ending his turn which ended the match.
Rise: 0000
Zane: 0000
DRAW!
"Though... Syrus was right, if Himiko, Kanzeon, and Kouzeon are all destroyed that's it. I die." Rise explained.
He walked over, and said "I get that as much."
He then said to where only Rise can hear him, "Also Syrus seems to have feelings for you."
"I noticed, he's a perfect gentleman. You could learn a thing or two." Rise smiled before her eyes widened. "Wait... this wasn't against the rules was it?"
"Don't worry about that." Zane told her. "Sheppard is willing to let this slide for once."
"That's good." Yu nodded. "Though, I guess it's only fair you learn the truth too."
"Yeah, and we'll call it your win... this time." Rise added.
Zane only nodded as Syrus walked to check on Rise, "Are you alright?"
"I've been better... and worse." Rise explained before Yu told Zane everything they went through.
"By the end of the year the whole school will know." Yu mentioned after finishing the story.
Zane nodded, "Well all we gotta do is make sure none of your three Personas are destroyed."
"Yeah." Yu nodded.
Ulrich362: Well then, Zane beat Jaden and dueled Rise to a DRAW. Before you complain, she's not nearly skilled enough to beat him at the moment.
bopdog111: And it looks like Syrus is starting to have a crush on Rise.
Ulrich362: True, it does. She'll definitely help boost his confidence.
bopdog111: But before the Tag-Team Matches there is one more obstacle to clear, and that's Mr. Huffington wanting Chumley home.
Ulrich362: Along with the last member of the Investigation Team debuting her deck. Oh, and two new faces will make a brief appearance. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!