bopdog111: Another Shadow Rider guys.
Ulrich362: True, a new one.
bopdog111: Before Camula we have a custom that has ties with Dr. Crowler.
Ulrich362: True, so lets see just who this Shadow Rider is. Enjoy the chapter.
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Dr. Crowler, Banner, and Yuzu were all in Dr. Crowler's office.
"Atticus Rhodes, it's almost impossible to believe and yet he's right there." Dr. Crowler said thoughtfully.
"Yes. And as a Shadow Rider." Banner asked gently scratching Pharaoh's head, "But why?"
"I wish we knew." Yuzu sighed. "Hopefully when he regains consciousness he can tell us what happened to him."
"What about those two?" Dr. Crowler asked. "Last I heard neither Yu Narukami or Jaden Yuki have regained consciousness either."
"All three are in the Infirmary." Yuzu answered.
"There's also the matter of Yu's Spirit Key, he was technically defeated by a Shadow Rider which means we're down to seven." Banner pointed out. "It's just like the Battle City tournament, you both read the records correct?"
"You mean how Joey Wheeler lost due to collapsing in the semi-finals?" Dr. Crowler asked. "That's true, which means both sides suffered casualties in the first battle and we have no idea how many Shadow Riders are left or who they might be."
"Nightshroud didn't defeat Yu." Yuzu reminded, "It ended without an outcome since Yu collapsed during it which means we still have all 8."
"Not according to Chancellor Sheppard, one of the Spirit Gates was unlocked." Dr. Crowler told her.
"That doesn't matter now." Banner told his wife, and brother in law.
"Agreed." Dr. Crowler nodded only to frown. "Yuzu, could you handle my classes tomorrow?"
"Why?" Yuzu asked.
"I... have some things to take care of." Dr. Crowler answered quietly. "It's been five years after all."
She nodded at that.
"Thank you." Dr. Crowler whispered.
"Come on Banner. Let's give Vellian some time alone." Yuzu told him.
"Right." Banner nodded before they left the room.
They walked out of the room as Yuzu looked worried for her brother. Banner frowned before embracing her gently. "It'll be alright."
"Thanks sweetheart." Yuzu smiled.
Banner smiled.
Meanwhile in the infirmary...
"Yu-Sempai." Rise said worried as the team, and rest of the Key Holders were with the injured trio.
"We knew there would be risks, but this is worse than any of us could have guessed." Zane frowned before placing a hand on Yu's neck. "It's still weak, another minute and he might have ended up dead in the volcano."
"Which means we still need to have endurance." Bastion told them.
"That's a good point, who knows what the next Shadow Rider might be like." Chie agreed.
"I think... I should've taken Yu's Spirit Key when I had the chance." Syrus admitted.
Rise frowned before embracing him. "None of us knew what would have happened Syrus, it isn't your fault."
Syrus hugged his girlfriend back. Suddenly they heard arguing outside the room. They looked. A single Obelisk Blue was yelling at four others who all had their things packed and looked to be planning on leaving the island.
"Hey what's going on?" Rise asked.
"This moron is thinking of staying." one of the Obelisks stated coldly. "If you have any brains you'll get off the island yourself."
"Why?" Syrus asked.
"There's apparently a new Obelisk Hunter on the island challenging the best of us and winning. The rumor is anyone who loses is threatened to abandon Duel Academy or end up in the same shape as those three." another Obelisk answered. "Slifer scum like you are lucky, it's just us Obelisk Blues that are being targeted by this freak."
"Obelisk Hunter?" Yukiko asked hearing that.
"I just said that." the Obelisk Blue told her in annoyance before sighing. "Look, just if you're in Obelisk Blue get off the island that's all I'm saying."
With that the four Obelisk Blue students who had packed up turned and walked off.
"That wasn't what I meant." Yukiko said.
"That sounds like the Duel Giant." Naoto surmised.
"But forcing them to leave?" Chie asked.
"Who do you think is behind it?" Yosuke asked.
"Someone who is sore about Obelisk?" Syrus suggested.
"Maybe, what do you guys think Dr. Crowler is going to do?" Chumley asked.
"Demand we find him maybe." Teddie admitted.
"Where would we even start?" Naoto asked him. "We need more information Teddie."
"Aren't you the Investigator?" Nurse Fontaine asked her.
"We have no information to go on." Naoto pointed out. "Also... I'm far from skilled enough if I do find this individual."
"Well we gotta find a start babe." Kanji told her.
"I know." Naoto nodded. "At least give me some time."
They nodded.
Later...
Dr. Crowler was in his office. He was looking at a folder on his desk only to frown.
Knock Knock
He put the folder away. "Yes?"
It was Yuzu.
"Yuzu, what is it?" Dr. Crowler asked her.
"I'm worried about you." Yuzu answered.
"I appreciate that Yuzu, but I just need time." Dr. Crowler mentioned. "I should head to class, for today at least."
"Something bad is bothering you. And as your little sis, I have to look out for you." Yuzu told him.
"You know exactly what it is Yuzu, and it's something I just have to hope passes with time." Dr. Crowler said quietly before walking to the door only to pause. "We all have to live with our past."
Yuzu nodded hearing that. With that he walked to his class.
"Jessie..." Yuzu trailed off.
Meanwhile...
"What happened to all of them?" Syrus asked in confusion. "There aren't even ten Obelisk Blues in the class."
"I don't know." Kanji answered.
"Will there be anyone else coming in today?" Dr. Crowler asked calmly.
Nobody answered.
Dr. Crowler sighed before nodding. "I see."
With that they went to start the day.
"Alright, who can identify and give one example of each attribute and type of monster card?" Dr. Crowler asked.
Bastion raised his hand.
"Bastion." Dr. Crowler nodded.
"Attributes are Fire, Wind, Water, Earth, Dark, and Light." Bastion told him, "And Types are Fish, Aqua, Pyro, Plant, Rock, Warrior, Beast, Winged-Beast, Thunder, Fiend, and Fairy."
"Very good." Dr. Crowler smiled.
Suddenly Banner walked in.
"Yes?" Dr. Crowler asked noticing him. "Is there something you need, I'm in the middle of class."
"You have a Duel Request." Banner answered.
"Give it to the student and try not to disturb the rest of the class." Dr. Crowler told him.
"Actually your the one who the request is for." Banner told him.
"Excuse me?" Dr. Crowler questioned before walking over to him and taking the form.
Opponent to Duel: Dr. Vellian Crowler
Requested Person: SR
"Class dismissed!" Dr. Crowler stated quickly.
That confused them before most of them left.
"Banner, warn the others another one is already here." Dr. Crowler told him quietly before walking off.
"On it." Banner told him.
Later...
The Key Wielders minus Yu, the Team, Syrus, Chumley, and Yuzu had arrived in front of the Obelisk Blue Dorm. Dr. Crowler was standing in front of the dorm waiting for the challenger while Kanji helped support an exhausted but conscious Jaden. A dark flame appeared before what waked out was a woman cloaked.
Seeing her Dr. Crowler frowned before taking out his Spirit Key. "I take it this is what you're after?"
"Why else would I target you?" the woman asked him.
"Well, I have no intentions of losing to you." Dr. Crowler stated activating his Duel Disc. "Now then, let's begin."
The woman only activated her Duel Disk.
"DUEL!" Dr. Crowler and the Shadow Rider called together.
(Dueling Theme: My Demons by Starset)
Dr. Crowler: 4000
Shadow Rider: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Shadow Rider 1st Turn:
"I'll go first, and I'll set two cards facedown and place one monster in defense mode, that's all." the woman stated coldly.
Dr. Crowler 1st Turn:
He cringed as he drew, "I'll start off by summoning Ancient Gear Soldier."
A rusty mechanical soldier appeared with a gun.
Ancient Gear Solider
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1300
If this card attacks, your opponent cannot activate any Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
"Next up I activate the Equip Spell, Ancient Gear Tank." Dr. Crowler added as a gun tank appeared for Soldier to take.
Ancient Gear Tank
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to an "Ancient Gear" monster. It gains 600 ATK. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard: Inflict 600 damage to your opponent.
"This allows Gear Soldier have 600 attack points." Dr. Crowler told her. (ATK: 1300 + 600 = 1900), "And now Gear Soldier attack her face-down with Rapid Fire Flurry!"
The Soldier fired blasts at the face-down. The monster was revealed to be a copy of Magician of Faith.
Magician of Faith
Light Type
Level 1
Spellcaster
ATK: 300
DEF: 400
FLIP: Target 1 Spell in your GY; add that target to your hand.
The Magician shattered.
"Too bad you placed a weakling like her down since you got no Spells in your graveyard whatsoever." Dr. Crowler grinned.
"Looking down on the weak, you're the weak one you pathetic old man." the woman stated coldly.
"We'll see since you are now at a disadvantage. One face-down ends this turn." Dr. Crowler told her.
Dr. Crowler: 4000
Shadow Rider: 4000
Shadow Rider 2nd Turn:
"I set another monster in defense mode, and activate Pot of Greed to draw two cards." the Shadow Rider stated.
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 cards.
"Your turn."
"Another set monster?" Jaden asked confused, "Is she taking Teach too lightly."
"Something's not right." Alexis frowned.
Dr. Crowler 2nd Turn:
"You know that underestimating your opponent's is a bad idea. But I'll bite." Dr. Crowler said drawing, "And it starts with Magnet Circle LV2!"
Magnet Circle LV2
Normal Spell Card
Special Summon 1 Level 2 or lower Machine-Type monster from your hand.
"And what Magnet Circle does... It lets me summon this." Dr. Crowler smirked, "My Ancient Gear!"
A rusty gear that is floating came to the field.
Ancient Gear
Earth Type
Level 2
Machine
ATK: 100
DEF: 800
If you control an "Ancient Gear", you can Special Summon this card (from your hand) in face-up Attack Position.
"So now you'll summon that thing right?" the woman questioned.
"Seems like you know what is coming. Can't say I blame ya. Very well, I sacrifice both Soldier, and Ancient Gear!" Dr. Crowler smirked as the two vanished, "Appear, Ancient Gear Golem!"
His ace appeared ready for battle.
Ancient Gear Golem
Earth Type
Level 8
Machine
ATK: 3000
DEF: 3000
Cannot be Special Summoned. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage to your opponent. If this card attacks, your opponent cannot activate any Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
The woman frowned seeing the monster.
"Now Golem attack her monster with Mechanized Melee!" Dr. Crowler called as Golem readied it's trademark punch, "And as Golem is attacking your Spells, and Traps can't rescue your monster!"
"I'm aware of that." the woman frowned as her monster shattered revealing it to be a copy of Card Ejector.
Card Ejector
Earth Type
Level 3
Spellcaster
ATK: 400
DEF: 400
Once per turn: You can target 1 card in your opponent's Graveyard; banish that target.
"And of course if my Golem has more attack points then your THING'S defense then the extra damage goes to you!" Dr. Crowler added.
(Shadow Rider: 1400)
"If your done acting like a weakling you can bring it on now. I thought the Shadow Riders were suppose to be tough!" Dr. Crowler grinned.
Dr. Crowler: 4000
Shadow Rider: 1400
Shadow Rider 3rd Turn:
"You haven't changed at all." the Shadow Rider stated coldly.
"Wish he could just be nicer." Yuzu frowned.
"You're the one who hasn't changed." Dr. Crowler frowned.
"Huh?" Bastion asked.
"Wait you know this Shadow Rider?" Chazz asked him.
"I do indeed, and this charade has gone on long enough... Jessica." Dr. Crowler stated.
"I'm so glad you remember me after what you did." the Shadow Rider stated coldly removing her hood revealing a blonde woman with dark blue eyes.
"Of course, how could I forget?" Dr. Crowler questioned.
"Jessica? Is that really you?" Yuzu asked shocked.
"Jessica?" Teddie asked in confusion.
"A former Student of ours that Crowler expelled." Banner answered.
"The first and only student I've expelled." Dr. Crowler frowned before closing his eyes.
Flashback...
Dr. Crowler: She was easily one of the greatest students to ever attend Duel Academy, the mere thought of dueling made her happy.
A younger Jessica was on a dueling field smiling.
Yuzu: And she was really good, and skilled. And each opponent she faces always were defeated.
Jessica was dueling an Obelisk who was defeated by her.
Banner: But... One-day something happened.
Jessica was dueling but looked to be struggling against a Slifer Red.
"Looks like your record will break today." the Slifer grinned.
Jessica frowned looking at her hand and field. "I... this isn't happening."
"What isn't?" the Slifer asked her.
Jessica looked nervous. "I... end my turn."
Slifer ? Turn:
The Slifer drew, and called, "Alright Tri-Horn Dragon! Attack her!"
Jessica cried out as her life points dropped to zero.
"That was a good match. Thank ya." the Slifer smiled to her.
Jessica just looked down as a younger Dr. Crowler, Yuzu, and Banner noticed she looked frustrated.
"It's alright Jess." Yuzu told her.
"Yeah... I know." Jessica said but she looked angry.
Banner: For a normal student, losing a single duel wouldn't have been any issue but in front of the entire school and after being praised by nearly every teacher that you were the best student to ever attend Duel Academy? Something changed.
Yuzu: From that point forward Jessica went from a young woman who enjoyed dueling and having fun even more than you Jaden, to a cold and distant person who even resorted to cheating in order to win her matches.
Jessica was against a Ra Yellow. The Ra Yellow didn't notice, but Dr. Crowler and Banner both saw Jessica secretly put a spell card in defense position before sacrificing it on her next turn to summon a monster strong enough to end the duel.
"Weakling." Jessica stated coldly.
The two looked shocked as they turned to each other.
Dr. Crowler: I assumed it was a fluke, that she was simply stressed about the loss and so I let it slide. A mistake in hindsight but she was one of the greatest students to ever attend. Unfortunately, she kept cheating and lying... until I had no options left.
"Jessica, we need to talk." Dr. Crowler told her.
"What?" Jessica asked him.
"This cheating is getting out of hand. Losing a match isn't that bad." Dr. Crowler answered.
"I felt like I let everyone down!" Jessica snapped.
"You didn't let anyone down, but what you're doing now is letting yourself down." Dr. Crowler told her. "I'm asking as your teacher, stop before this goes any farther."
Jessica glared at him.
Dr. Crowler: Seeing her like that, I knew then and there it was already too late. And so I made my choice.
"If that's how you're going to be Jessica, then I have no other options. You are expelled from Duel Academy, leave the Island immediately." Dr. Crowler told her.
Looking shocked Jessica protested, "You can't do this to me!"
"I can, and I have." Dr. Crowler told her as his expression darkened. "Someone like you is never welcome here at Duel Academy."
Jessica looking enraged clenched her fists before promising, "One day I will make sure you will know the consequences!"
Flashback End...
"And that day is finally here old man." Jessica glared.
"We both know that isn't true." Dr. Crowler told her.
"Oh, it is." Jessica replied. "I activate the spell card Warlock's Possession! I send three Spellcaster type monsters from my hand to the graveyard to take control of your Ancient Gear Golem, of course you're allowed to summon a level four or lower monster but it doesn't matter."
Warlock's Possession
Normal Spell Card
Send 3 Spellcaster monsters from your hand to the graveyard, take control of one monster your opponent controls. If this card is activated your opponent is allowed to Special Summon 1 level four or below monster from their deck.
Dr. Crowler's Golem transported to Jessica's side.
"Well old man, are you playing anything to protect yourself?" Jessica taunted.
"I'll summon Ancient Gear Wyvern." Dr. Crowler said.
At that a rusty wyvern appeared.
Ancient Gear Wyvern
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1700
DEF: 1200
If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Ancient Gear" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Ancient Gear Wyvern", also you cannot Set cards for the rest of this turn. You can only use this effect of "Ancient Gear Wyvern" once per turn. If this card attacks, your opponent's monsters cannot activate their effects until the end of the Damage Step.
"And as it's summoned, I can add a Ancient Gear card to my hand. And I am going with Ancient Gear Box." Dr. Crowler said adding the card. "And as Box was added other then a draw I can add another Earth Machine to my hand as long as it has 500 or less attack or defense points. I add Ancient Gear Frame to my hand."
He shows the card.
"Big deal, Ancient Gear Golem attack his Wyvern! Give Crowler a taste of his own medicine." Jessica stated.
The monster attacked the Wyvern destroying it as Dr. Crowler grunted. (Dr. Crowler: 2700)
"Dr. Crowler!" Jaden cried in horror.
"Oh, you're still acting like the wise mentor who all your students look up to?" Jessica questioned only for Dr. Crowler to frown.
"Wise mentor, someone they look up to?" Dr. Crowler asked with solemn expression. "You must be joking."
That made Jessica stare at him.
"I'm no fool Jessica, and I'm not blind either." Dr. Crowler told her. "I know for a fact I'm the most hated and despised person on Academy Island. Every single student Slifer Red, Ra Yellow, or Obelisk Blue can't stand me and for good reason. Of course, none of that matters to me. The world isn't a kind place, not everyone will be supportive and more than a few will constantly try to tear these students down here at Duel Academy and in the future. If being considered a horrible person can teach them a valuable lesson... then by all means they can think whatever they want of me."
"Dr. Crowler..." Syrus trailed off hearing that.
Jessica glared at him hatefully. "I set this and end my turn."
Dr. Crowler 3rd Turn:
Dr. Crowler drew as he looked.
"Summon whatever you want, I'll just use your own Golem to destroy it and soon your Spirit Key will be mine." Jessica told him coldly.
"...Do you know the reason why Ancient Gear was made?" Dr. Crowler asked her.
"Excuse me?" Jessica questioned.
"It sounds like you don't." Dr. Crowler said hearing that.
"Stop stalling and just take your turn." Jessica snapped.
"But I am taking my turn." Dr. Crowler told her.
Jessica just stared at him coldly.
"The Ancient Gears have been around for an important reason. An ancient civilization created them to protect there gathered wisdom." Dr Crowler told her, "Like I do for Duel Academy."
"Gathered wisdom?" Chie asked.
"So you consider yourself one of these broken down machines? Then I'll end your life and the duel." Jessica told him.
"I merely view myself as the commander of these Ancient forces." Dr Crowler stated, "And like Mr. Kaiba, and his Blue-Eyes an aknowledged duelist is capable of bringing out the full potential of Ancient Gear Golem. Like I have... And that starts right here!"
"You're joking, I'm the one controlling Ancient Gear Golem right now." Jessica reminded him.
"There seems to be something your not getting. Very well I'll just show you." Dr. Crowler said, "And it starts with Ancient Gear Ultimate Construction!"
Ancient Gear Ultimate Construction
Normal Spell Card
Effects will be revealed.
"This allows me to send any Ancient Gear monster in my hand to the graveyard, and pick a monster on your field. Then I can summon as many monsters as I can with the same level as the monster I pick equal to the amount of Ancient Gear monsters I discard." Dr. Crowler said discarding Box, and Gear Frame.
"What?" Jessica asked in shock.
"You heard me! Rise to battle!" Dr. Crowler called as from the ground two more Ancient Gear Golems rose.
"That... that's impossible!" Jessica cried in shock.
"And now Gear Golem! Set that one free with Mechanized Melee!" Dr. Crowler called as the first of the two Golems attacked the one Jessica took.
Jessica grunted as her Golem collided with Dr. Crowler's causing them both to shatter.
"Trap card open, Cursed Spell!" Jessica cried. "With this trap when a monster I control is destroyed for every Spellcaster in my graveyard I decide to banish you lose 500 life points and I've got five of them!"
Cursed Spell
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when a monster you control is destroyed by battle or your opponent's card effect: Banish all Spellcaster monsters in your GYand for each monster banished inflict 500 damage to your opponent.
"Don't count on it!"
"What?" Jessica questioned in shock.
"Trap Card open! Solemn Judgement!" Dr. Crowler called.
Solemn Judgement
Counter Trap Card
When a monster(s) would be Summoned, OR a Spell/Trap Card is activated: Pay half your LP; negate the Summon or activation, and if you do, destroy that card.
"By paying half of my points your trap is cancelled out!" Dr. Crowler called. (Dr. Crowler: 1350)
Jessica's eyes widened in shock before glancing at her other card. "Trap card open, Blood Magic!"
Blood Magic
Counter Trap Card
When a Trap Card is activated negate the effects of that trap and all cards with the same name for the remainder of the duel. All effect damage your opponent takes this turn is halved.
"This stops your trap from working."
"That means teach will lose!" Jaden cried.
"No it doesn't, Blood Magic may negate Solemn Judgement but in exchange Jessica's trap only deals half the normal amount of damage." Yuzu told him as five blue flames appeared striking Dr. Crowler causing him to cry out in pain as his points dropped.
(Dr. Crowler: 0100)
He grunted standing up, "T-That won't defend you! ...Gear Golem attack with Mechanized Melee!"
His final Golem charged.
Jessica stared at her hand before looking back just as the Golem hit her causing her to cry out and get sent flying back.
Dr. Crowler: 0100
Jessica: 0000
Dr. Crowler wins the duel!
Dr. Crowler breathed before kneeling.
"Vellian!" Yuzu cried seconds before Dr. Crowler fell forward and lost consciousness.
Alexis meanwhile ran to Jessica. The attack had knocked her out cold but a pin in the shape of a magician's wand with an eye symbol she was wearing had shattered. Alexis carefully shake her. She didn't respond at all.
"Guys! Jessica!" Alexis called.
Bastion, Yosuke, and Chie ran to help her while everyone else ran to help Dr. Crowler.
"Dr. Crowler..." Jaden whispered before frowning and looking down.
Ulrich362: Well, another Shadow Rider was defeated but who knows how many are left and despite being on his feet the Key Wielders are still down Jaden and now Dr. Crowler too.
bopdog111: And next chapter will be a chapter like none other.
Ulrich362: True, very true. Well see you in the next chapter.
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