bopdog111: We're not quite at Don Zaloog yet.
Ulrich362: True, instead we have something a little different, and very interesting.
bopdog111: Should we tell the readers what it is?
Ulrich362: Let's not, they'll learn soon enough.
bopdog111: Okay.
Ulrich362: Enjoy the chapter.
Disclaimer: We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or Persona but we own the OCs!
In a cavern a figure that had silently been resting against a wall suddenly got up before walking off.
"Where you going?" a male asked it.
"... To get the keys." the figure answered simply.
"Don't screw up." the old man stated.
The figure turned to the old man and just met his eyes before walking off.
Back at Duel Academy...
"So you guys still have five of the Spirit Keys, that's good right?" Yosuke inquired.
"Yeah. And as long as we stay prepared then we can keep them protected." Chazz answered.
"That's true, though it would help if we knew what kinds of strategies your opponent's have in mind. Not to mention what the Shadows are doing." Naoto noted thoughtfully.
"But at least a new generation is training right now right?" Bastion asked.
"Something like that." Yu smiled before pausing. "By the way Bastion, that reminds me of something weren't you supposed to be promoted a while ago?"
"Promoted?" Jaden asked.
"To Obelisk Blue, remember?" Yu inquired.
"Didn't I tell them before unless I'm the best in the freshman class then I'll join Obelisk?" Bastion asked.
"Oh yeah, with everything going on that slipped my mind." Yu admitted.
"Well where's the little slacker?" Chazz asked looking around for Syrus.
"He's with Rise-chan and Yukiko-sempai." Naoto answered calmly.
"Practicing." Chumley realized at that.
"Yeah, honestly he's picking it up pretty quickly." Kanji admitted. "Well... he hasn't fought any Shadows but still."
With Syrus, Rise, and Yukiko...
"Ok Syrus, why don't you try that one again?" Rise suggested. "And don't worry, Yukiko-sempai can keep us healed in case something goes wrong and I trust you."
Syrus nodded as he closed his eyes to focus. As he did a purple ring started forming around Rise only for her to smile seeing it.
"And... Mudoon!" Syrus called as Submarineroid appeared raising it's power.
A second later he heard someone collapse only to open his eyes seeing Rise was out cold.
"Rise!" Syrus cried running over.
"She'll be ok." Yukiko reassured him. "Sumeo-Okami, Samarecarm!"
Her Persona healed Rise. A few seconds later Rise got up before hugging Syrus. "You're amazing."
Syrus hugged her back worried.
"Syrus, I'm ok I promise." Rise smiled gently kissing his cheek.
Syrus blushed before saying, "I would use a Mamudoon on myself at least 10 times then hurt you."
Rise frowned. "Don't say that Syrus. Besides, you didn't hurt me at all."
"Isn't knocking you old cold like hurting you?" Syrus asked.
"Only if you want to hurt her." Yukiko explained.
Syrus nodded hearing that. Rise smiled before stretching. "I think that's enough for today though."
Syrus nodded before placing a hand on his head.
"Are you ok?" Rise asked nervously.
"Yeah... I think I might be tired." Syrus answered.
Rise smiled taking his hand as the three of them started heading back to the dorm. Syrus then started to cough.
"Syrus?" Yukiko asked hearing that.
"I think I..." Syrus started but coughed again.
"Come on, we're going to see nurse Fontaine." Rise told him.
Syrus nodded as they walked off.
Later at the infirmary...
Nurse Fontaine was checking with a stethoscope for Syrus who had his blazar off to see, "Well it's nothing serious. Might be a fever."
Syrus nodded at that. "So I just need to rest?"
"Yes." Nurse Fontaine answered handing him a pill, "Make sure you take that before you go to bed."
Syrus nodded taking it. He walked to Rise after putting his blazar off.
"Is there anything I can do?" Rise asked him.
"Remind me when to take the pill." Syrus answered placing a hand on his forehead feeling it's burning.
Rise nodded. "And maybe a wet towel for your forehead."
He nodded as they arrived in their room where he took his blazar off. Rise walked into a bathroom to run some cool water over a tower. He laid down on the bed to rest before without thinking took his tank top off, "Whew it's hot in here, or is it me."
Rise walked in only to frown and place her hand on his forehead. He was really warm.
"Syrus..." Rise frowned before putting the towel on his forehead. "Why didn't you tell us you weren't feeling well?"
"I didn't want to worry you guys..." Syrus answered.
"You worry us more by getting sick all of a sudden." Rise pointed out. "It scared me Syrus."
Syrus looked down at that. Rise just hugged him. "Promise you'll tell me next time ok?"
"Okay." Syrus said hugging her back.
Rise smiled gently.
Meanwhile...
A figure in a coat and hat arrived at Academy Island. "It's time."
He walked forward.
"Now, which one first?" he inquired calmly before closing his eyes. "The one who defeated Camula."
A image of Zane appeared in his eyes. With that he walked towards Duel Academy. The students were busy, and noticed him but decided not to mind him. With his arrival the Spirit Keys started to react. The students having them looked surprised.
"They never reacted like this." Chazz said.
"Yeah they did, when a Shadow Rider showed up." Alexis pointed out.
"That means their must be one right now." Jaden told them.
The others nodded in agreement.
"So how do we find him?" Zane asked.
"You don't." stated the figure. "I find you."
Hearing that they turned to see him. It was a fairly muscular looking figure in a coat and hat to hide his identity before he met Zane's eyes.
"Your Spirit Key will be mine."
"It's pretty bold of you to both enter Duel Academy, and challenge me." Zane told him.
"You possess a Spirit Key. That's reason enough to duel." the figure replied.
Zane at that activated his Duel Disk. The figure activated his own. "Before we begin rest assured I don't want your soul."
"If you don't want that then your only after my Spirit Key?" Zane asked him.
"Correct." the figure nodded.
"Fine by me." Zane said as they both readied.
"GAME ON!"
(Dueling Theme: Red Cold River by Breaking Benjamin)
Zane: 4000
?: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Unknown 1st Turn:
The figure drew his card before nodding. "I set two cards and summon Elemental HERO Lady Heat in attack mode."
Elemental HERO Lady Heat
Fire Type
Level 4
Pyro
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1000
During each of your End Phases: Inflict 200 damage to your opponent for each face-up "Elemental HERO" monster you control.
Duel Academy looked surprised.
"This guy uses Elemental HEROs?" Jaden asked seeing it.
"During each end phase Lady Heat deals 200 points of damage for every Elemental HERO I control. Which is now, I end my turn." the figure stated.
Zane didn't let the damage bother him.
(Zane: 3800)
Zane 1st Turn:
"That all?" Zane asked drawing.
"For now." the figure nodded.
"Well it won't help from what I planned. First things first I summon Cyber Dragon." Zane said as the dragon appeared.
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).
The figure watched calmly.
"And I summon Proto-Cyber Dragon." Zane said as the 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.
The figure watched calmly.
"Now Cyber Dragon Strident Blast!" Zane called as Cyber Dragon attacked.
"I play Hero Barrier." the figure countered.
Hero Barrier
Normal Trap Card
Negate 1 attack from an opponent's monster. You must control a face-up "Elemental HERO" monster to resolve this effect.
The attack was stopped.
"I place two cards down." Zane ended.
"Is that it?" the figure asked.
"For now." Zane answered.
Zane: 3800
?: 4000
Unknown 2nd Turn:
The figure drew a card and paused. Zane waited.
"I activate Twin Twisters, discarding one card to destroy both your set cards." the figure stated.
Twin Twisters
Quick-Play Spell Card
Discard 1 card, then target up to 2 Spells/Traps on the field; destroy them.
"I'll activate, Attack Reflector Unit." Zane said as the card appeared.
Attack Reflector Unit
Normal Trap Card
Tribute 1 "Cyber Dragon". Special Summon 1 "Cyber Barrier Dragon" from your hand or Deck.
"Oh?" the figure inquired.
"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 Barrier Dragon.
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.
"Interesting. I summon Elemental HERO Knopse." the figure said calmly.
Elemental HERO Knopse
Earth Type
Level 3
Plant
ATK: 600
DEF: 1000
Each time this card inflicts Battle Damage to your opponent: It gains 100 ATK and loses 100 DEF. While you control another face-up "Elemental HERO" monster, your opponent cannot target this card for an attack, and this card can attack your opponent directly.
"Lady Heat attack Cyber Barrier Dragon."
The monster charged.
"The attack is negated." Zane told them.
The figure nodded. "Knopse attack him directly."
The plant attacked Zane. (Zane: 3200)
"Now Knopse gains 100 attack points and loses 100 defense points." the figure stated.
Knopse: (ATK: 600 + 100 = 700/DEF: 1000 - 100 = 900)
"I set this and Lady Heat deals 400 points of damage."
Zane 2nd Turn:
Zane drew at that. The figure waited patiently.
"I activate Mystical Space Typhoon." Zane told him.
Mystical Space Typhoon
Quick-Play Spell Card
Target 1 Spell/Trap on the field; destroy that target.
"Left or right?" the figure asked.
"Right." Zane answered.
The card shattered as the figure simply nodded.
Zane then said, "And now I'll 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 Proto Cyber Dragon reappeared.
The figure just nodded again.
"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 Laser Dragon appeared.
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.
"An offensive and defensive monster." the figure stated simply. "Your quite the predictable duelist."
"Predictable?" Atticus asked at that.
"I assume you'll attack Lady Heat now?" the figure inquired calmly ignoring Atticus.
"Not at all. I'll use Laser Dragon on Knopse." Zane told him.
"Elemental HERO Knopse's special ability, while I control another Elemental HERO you can't attack it." the figure revealed.
"In that case I'll use Laser Dragon on Lady Heat." Zane told him.
"I activate Mirror Gate." the figure stated.
Mirror Gate
Normal Trap Card
When an opponent's monster declares an attack targeting a face-up "Elemental HERO" monster you control: Switch control of the opponent's attacking monster with the targeted monster you control, then calculate damage. Control of both monsters switches back during the End Phase.
"Mirror Gate!" Jaden cried as they both switch places.
Laser Dragon destroyed Lady Heat
(Zane: 1700)
"Barrier Dragon!" Zane called as the dragon charged at Knopse.
The monster shattered.
(Unknown: 3900)
"At least his monsters are gone." Atticus remarked.
"Anything else?" the figure asked.
"Your turn." Zane ended.
Cyber Laser Dragon returned to Zane's field.
Zane: 1700
?: 3900
Unknown 3rd Turn:
The figure drew his card only to pause. "I play Pot of Greed."
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 cards.
He drew two cards.
"Now, I activate Polymerization to fuse Elemental HERO Bubbleman with Elemental HERO Poison Rose." the figure stated. "I summon Elemental HERO Absolute Zero in attack mode."
A caped being in ice appeared.
Polymerization
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material.
Elemental HERO Absolute Zero
Water Type
Level 8
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2000
1 "HERO" monster + 1 WATER monster
Must be Fusion Summoned. Gains 500 ATK for each WATER monster on the field, except "Elemental HERO Absolute Zero". If this card leaves the field: Destroy all monsters your opponent controls.
"That's all."
"Absolute Zero..." Jaden said deep in thought.
"Jaden?" Chie asked.
"I'm trying to remember what this Elemental HERO can do." Jaden told her.
"Well it has 2500 points so Zane can destroy it." Kanji mentioned.
Zane 3rd Turn:
Zane drew. The figure watched calmly. Zane called, "I use Laser Dragon's ability to destroy your Fusion Monster!"
The attack struck destroying Absolute Zero.
"Elemental HERO Absolute Zero's special ability activates, all of your monsters are destroyed." the figure stated as Cyber Barrier Dragon and Cyber Laser Dragon froze solid before shattering.
"Oh now I remember!" Jaden cried at that.
"You remembered too late for Zane." the figure told him.
"Well here's something you didn't check in." Zane said to him.
"Oh?" the figure questioned.
"I activate Power Bond!" Zane called.
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.
The figure looked shocked hearing that. Zane then called, "Then 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: 0850)
At that from his graveyard exited a Cyber Dragon as one card in his hand which is another Cyber Dragon vanished.
"Now Cyber Twin Dragon! Emerge!" Zane called as the double headed Machine appeared.
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.
The figure stared at the monster in surprise.
"Due to Power Bond it's attack points double." Zane told him.
Twin Dragon: (ATK: 2800 x 2 = 5600)
"And it can attack two times!" Zane called also.
"I'm familiar with the effect of your dragon." the figure stated calmly.
"Go Twin Dragon attack!" Zane called as Twin Dragon fired a charged attack.
"And if he has something to negate an attack it wouldn't do any good!" Syrus called.
"I discard Kuriboh to reduce the damage to zero." the figure stated.
"That's only for one attack. Not two!" Zane reminded as Twin Dragon fired a second attack.
"I banish Necro Gardna." the figure replied.
"Necro what?" Teddie asked hearing that.
"By banishing this monster I negate Cyber Twin Dragon's second attack." the figure explained. "Meaning I blocked both of Zane's attacks and thanks to Power Bond this duel is over."
"Don't think it's that easy." Zane told him, "I activate De-Fusion!"
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 Graveyard, you can Special Summon all of them.
Cyber Twin Dragon vanished. The figure's eyes widened in shock before looking down in defeat. "Just be done with it then."
"I place 1 card down, and end my turn." Zane told him.
The figure looked shocked. "What are you doing?"
"I'm not able to summon anything since the monsters I used for Twin Dragon are banished." Zane told him.
The figure stared at Zane before closing his eyes. "There's no point, I forfeit. This duel is pointless now."
Zane: 0850
?: 3900
Unknown 3rd Turn:
The figure drew his card only to shake his head. "I pass."
Zane called, "I activate Call of the Haunted!"
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 monster. When that monster is destroyed, destroy this card.
"So now my Laser Dragon comes back!" Zane called as Laser Dragon appeared again.
The figure just watched. 'Then this world is truly doomed.'
Zane 3rd Turn:
"I draw!" Zane called drawing, "And I'll activate Limiter Removal!"
Limiter Removal
Quick-Play Spell Card
Double the ATK of all Machine monsters you currently control, until the end of this turn. During the End Phase of this turn, destroy those monsters.
Laser Dragon: (ATK: 2400 x 2 = 4800)
"Now finish him!" Zane called as Laser Dragon attacked the figure.
The blast struck the figure before to their shock he was vaporized.
Zane: 0850
Unknown: 0000
Zane wins the duel!
"What the...?" Jaden asked surprised.
"Who cares, Zane won after all." Chazz pointed out.
"Well that's the Shadow Rider down." Kanji told them.
"Yeah, it is." Jaden nodded in agreement.
"We should inform Sheppard." Zane said.
Chie said, "I'll tell Syrus, and Rise."
She ran off.
Ulrich362: Well, another Shadow Rider comes and goes.
bopdog111: And next up we're going for the Dark Scorpions.
Ulrich362: Hold your horses Bopdog, you had another plan in mind remember?
bopdog111: Hm?
Ulrich362: Jasmine and Teddie?
bopdog111: Oh yeah. A date for them.
Ulrich362: Exactly, see you in the next chapter for that.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!