bopdog111: So what's next? Pop-Signer attempt, or Sartorius' dueling personally?
Ulrich362: Why not both?
bopdog111: Alright so first up is Atticus' attempt to get Alexis as a co-pop star. But will he get Rise in it also since she's Risette?
Ulrich362: Knowing his personality... probably so.
bopdog111: Well let's find out.
Disclaimer: We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or Persona but we own the OCs!
"Has anything changed with his condition?" Mitsuru inquired.
"Nothing... He tried to duel Chazz a while ago but he wasn't too since he said his cards are blank." Yu admitted frowning, "And we didn't ever noticed he had a Persona."
"Didn't your cards disappear before?" asked a brown-haired young man.
"That was a bit of a different matter." Teddie admitted, "But Aster's cards for some reason carries the power to kill Personas."
"We are aware of that situation." Aigis stated. "We are looking into possible explanations as we speak, however until then he is to be considered as dangerous as the Sacred Beasts and to be avoided."
"We're gonna have to take the fight to him at some point." Kanji said before sighing, "This doesn't make sense. How come we never figured it out?"
"The important thing is you..." Mitsuru started before pausing. "Something's come up, be careful. You all have gone through quite a lot but I fear your time on Academy Island may be far more dangerous than anything else you've encountered. Stay together, I have a feeling this is only the beginning of something much worse."
With that she ended the call.
"Something worst then the Sacred Beasts? It's not Nyx is it?" Syrus asked nervously.
"It's possible." Yu mentioned only to frown.
Suddenly outside the dorm they heard singing, and pop music.
They see Atticus singing with a speaker on his head wearing his Hawaiian Attire playing his ukulele.
"Atticus, what are you doing?" Yu inquired.
"Ah, just the gal I was looking for!" Atticus grinned turning to Rise, "Rise or Risette that idol from Inaba, Chancellor Crowler has a plan that involves me, Lex, and you."
"A plan?" Rise asked before shrugging. "Alright, I guess I'll be back in a little bit."
"Great! Meet up at the Slifer Dorm for us to pick up Lex if she decides to follow along. That sis of mine." Atticus shrugged before resuming where he paused at to the direction of the Slifer Red Dorm.
The members of the Investigation Team and Syrus exchanged a glance before shrugging and following Atticus. Soon they arrived where Atticus, and Dr. Crowler was talking things with Alexis, Hassleberry, Bastion, and Chazz but Alexis doesn't look at the slightest happy.
"Huh, what's going on?" Chie asked curiously.
They looked over.
"Ah! There you all are, perhaps you can help us convince Alexis!" Dr. Crowler told them.
"Convince Alexis of what?" Yosuke asked.
Alexis huffed turning away, "We haven't told you guys. Chancellor Crowler wants me, and Atticus to be a pop star signing duo. And now he wants to throw Rise in it."
Rise's eyes widened. "Do you want to be an idol Alexis? Believe me it's a lot of hard work."
"We got more important things to do." Alexis told her, "Like 1, Jaden, 2, The Slifer Dorm, and 3, Shadows!"
"Yeah, I had a feeling you'd say that." Rise mentioned. "Sorry, but if Alexis doesn't want to be an idol you can't force it on her."
"What's wrong with that? We get publicity, Alexis, and you get a new dress..." Dr. Crowler started which made Chazz gasp a little, "It's a win-win situation!"
Seeing an image of Alexis in a dress giggling instantly made Chazz support the idea, "Yeah!"
"A little help here!?" Alexis asked to the Slifer Group knowing what Chazz is thinking.
Shrugging Bastion remarked, "Yeah Chazz. You know she can't carry a tune."
SLAP!
"Oh!"
That commit earned a smack by Alexis as he collapsed on the ground where Hassleberry shook his head, "You gotta know when to hold 'em soldier."
Bastion raise himself with a red handprint on his face, "I was trying to help! Girls... So complex."
"Look, if Alexis doesn't want to be an idol that's her choice to make." Rise told them before pausing. "Actually... Alexis might consider it on two conditions."
"So what you got in mind?" Atticus asked curiously.
"First off, this is Duel Academy so I think it's only fair you need to beat Alexis in a duel for her to agree to this." Rise smiled. "And second... all of you go through Idol Training for at least a week."
"Oh well the old school way will get involve for Alexis. And as an added bonus you can be her teammate." Atticus grinned to Rise.
Syrus was quick to ask, "Wait, why is Rise also dueling?"
"It's two simple things! First she's the master of idoling, and two her deck is made from Idols so it should spark inspiration! And if she wants Rise will not use her Personas!" Atticus explained, "What you think Rise?"
"I'll pass, but you do realize if Alexis agrees to this you three will go through the same training as her right?" Rise asked looking at Atticus, Chazz, and Dr. Crowler.
"Ah I know that!" Atticus grinned while Chazz, and Dr. Crowler turned to each other not sure how to respond, "So Lex what's your choice?"
"...Fine. You win, I'll sing." Alexis said with a glare, "But if I win you'll drop this whole thing!"
"Your on!" Atticus grinned.
Suddenly Yu walked to a blue door that only he could see and entered it.
(Cue Theme: The Poem of Everyone's Souls)
Igor, and Margaret were there as Igor greeted, "Yu, welcome back."
"Thanks, but actually I wanted to ask you something important. A Persona and a Shadow are one and the same, so what happens if someone's Persona is destroyed?" Yu asked. "It would be the same as destroying someone's heart wouldn't it?"
"Indeed that's what was thought. However it is instead something to a much bigger test." Igor answered.
"A bigger test?" Yu asked only to frown. "I had a feeling. Actually I did have one other small request."
"What is it?" Margaret asked him.
"I have a feeling I'll need to use every Persona I have in the near future. Do you mind if I borrow the compendium again?" Yu inquired.
"When the time comes." Igor answered before mentioning to Elizabeth who nodded before handing a card to Yu.
Yu blinked looking at the card.
Magician Persona Mada
Fire Type
Level 8
Spellcaster/Fusion
ATK: 2900
DEF: 2100
2 "Persona" Monsters with the same Arcana
When this card is Fusion Summoned: Add 1 Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, you can target 1 monster your opponent controls: Negate it's effects, and if you do this card gains 500 ATK until the End Phase. When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to that monster's ATK in the GY. If this card is destroyed: You take no battle damage, also Special Summon 1 "Persona" monster from your hand in Attack Position.
"That is our gift to you here. Use it wisely." Igor told him.
Yu's eyes widened before he nodded. "Thanks, I definitely appreciate everything you've done to help."
They nodded back at this with smiles. With that Yu left the Velvet Room.
"Come on Yu!" Syrus told them as the only person left.
"I'm right behind you Syrus." Yu mentioned.
A few minutes later...
They were in the arena. All but Jaden. Yu frowned noticing that. 'Jaden...'
"Jaden never misses a duel." Syrus said worried.
"He's definitely in bad shape, both physically and mentally." Naoto frowned. "We should visit him after this."
"I still can't believe you convinced me on this." Yuzu grumbled to her brother.
"Oh come now Yuzu, you know this is what Atticus wanted, and it's our job to encourage their students to follow their dreams!" Dr. Crowler told her before announcing, "Ladies, and Gentleman it's show time!"
"Monsieur, out of all your ridiculous ideas, this one take the pastry!" Bonaparte said bluntly to him, "What's next? Duel Academy on Broadway!?"
"Well, as you kids like to say... Time to raise the roof off this joint! So, give it up for our first star... Atticus Rhodes!" Dr. Crowler called.
Suddenly said boy jumped down up top of the arena as ropes helped him fly around the arena as he laughed giving a blowing kiss to some fan girls before flying at the arena being placed down as the robes disconnected him.
"I gotta say, that fella sure knows how to make an entrance." Hassleberry admitted.
"It's a bit over the top though." Rise admitted.
Atticus pointed up to the air, "I dedicate this duel to the ladies in the house!"
"Atticus!" Fan Girls cried out happily hearing that.
Atticus got down a knee making a pose, "Now, who loves ya, girls!?"
"You do! You, Atticus!" they cried with hearts in their eyes.
"Oh brother, jut what we need another Ted." Yosuke frowned before pausing. "Well, another person like the old Teddie."
"That's Atticus being normal." Bastion shook his head, "What makes you think how Chazz tried to court Alexis last year?"
"I guess everybody has their quirks." Kanji mentioned. "Do you guys think Alexis can win this one?"
"And now for his opponent, and sister... Alexis Rhodes!" Dr. Crowler announced as smoke exited the otherside as from a Swan like Cart was a really annoyed Alexis who is crossing her arms with closing her eyes.
"Did Atticus plan that too?" Yu inquired.
Suddenly Chazz in a pink rob, and a headband cheered once he say Alexis, ""L" to the "E" to the "X" to the "I"! Lexi rules, and that's no lie!"
Everyone stared at him in disbelief. Meanwhile Alexis walked on her place at the arena as Atticus grinned, "Before you know it, we'll have a platinum album, be in every teen magazine, and have our own reality show!"
"Slow down, hotshot." Alexis said to him before reminding, "You have to win this first."
"I named our band. We're called "Bro-Bro and Sissy"." Atticus continued with confidence much to Alexis' annoyance.
"So... which one is he?" Hassleberry questioned with a sweatdrop.
"I think he wants to be Bro-Bro." Rise answered with a frown.
That was when Chazz raise up a board which reads, 'bro-bro & Sissy' only the 'Sissy' is blue with a heart at the 'i' along with having several more hearts above the 'S's, and has a rainbow from the 'y' to the bottom, "Haha..."
"Chazz, stop. You're embarrassing yourself." Yosuke told him.
Kanji at that took the board from Chazz, "Hey!"
Kanji effortlessly tore the board in half glaring, "Would you stop that already? Your creeping us out."
"I have to agree, just watch the match." Naoto noted calmly.
Chazz grumbled as they turned to the arena.
Atticus, and Alexis drew their hands before declaring, "GAME ON!"
(Dueling Theme: White Rabbit (Nightcore) by Egypt Central)
Alexis: 4000
Atticus: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Atticus 1st Turn:
"Alright, Bro-Bro will take the first move." Atticus mentioned drawing. "Alright, I'll start by summoning Panther Warrior in attack mode."
A panther in armor, and holding a sword appeared.
Panther Warrior
Earth Type
Level 4
Beast-Warrior
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1600
This card cannot declare an attack unless you Tribute 1 monster.
"Then I'll give him center stage with the Spotlight spell card."
Spotlight
Continuous Spell Card
Select 1 face-up monster you control. It gains 300 ATK. If the selected monster is removed from the field, you must select 1 other face-up monster you control.
"This gives my Panther Warrior an extra 300 attack points."
Lights shined on Panther Warrior.
Panther Warrior: (ATK: 2000 + 300 = 2300)
"Now I'll finish up with a facedown card."
Alexis 1st Turn:
"My turn!' Alexis drew, "You want a show here's one! Ritual Sanctuary!"
At that the field turned to the church.
Ritual Sanctuary
Field Spell Card
You can discard 1 Spell; add 1 LIGHT Ritual Monster or 1 Ritual Spell from your Deck to your hand. You can shuffle any number of Spells from your GY into the Deck, then target 1 LIGHT Fairy monster in your GY whose Level equals the number of cards you shuffled into the Deck; Special Summon it. You can only use each effect of "Ritual Sanctuary" once per turn.
Chazz's eyes sparkle seeing the field, "She played for me!"
"I sincerely doubt that." Yukiko told him.
"Yeah just be quiet, and quit acting like that." Alexis said with a tick mark.
Unfortunately Atticus stepped in, "Oh Alexis you don't get it! That's what being an idol is all about! Entertaining the fans, and make them live the dream! And the truth lies in Risette herself since she's been in that road before!"
Rise frowned and glared at him. "Is that a joke?"
Atticus only ignored it continuing to Alexis, "And soon we'll be making the whole world live the dream! One hit single at a time!"
"Actually I think I like him better when was still in the coma, if that's what his real personality is like." Chie admitted face-palming, "Even Ted didn't have to resort to this."
"Alexis don't you dare you lose to this creep!" Rise called.
"Already have that in mind." Alexis responded discarding a card, "So by ditching Undeveloped Greed in my hand, I can add Machine Angel Ritual to my hand! And since Undeveloped Greed was sent to the graveyard it's effect lets me draw another two cards!"
She drew twice before nodding, "Next I activate Machine Angel Ritual!"
Machine Angel Ritual
Ritual Spell Card
This card can be used to Ritual Summon any "Cyber Angel" Ritual Monster. You must also Tribute monsters from your hand or field whose total Levels equal or exceed the Level of the Ritual Monster you Ritual Summon. If a LIGHT monster(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect while this card is in your GY, you can banish this card instead.
"So goodbye, Prima, and hello Cyber Angel Idaten!" Alexis called as a blue woman appeared.
Cyber Angel Idaten
Light Type
Level 6
Fairy/Ritual
ATK: 1600
DEF: 2000
You can Ritual Summon this card with "Machine Angel Ritual". If this card is Ritual Summoned: You can add 1 Ritual Spell from your Deck or GY to your hand. If this card is Tributed: You can make all Ritual Monsters you control gain 1000 ATK/DEF.
"That's a great idea." Syrus smiled.
"Then I'll activate this! Ritual Weapon!" Alexis called as Idaten took a bow.
Ritual Weapon
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to a Level 6 or lower Ritual Monster. It gains 1500 ATK and DEF.
"So now Idaten gains 1500 points!" Alexis called.
Idaten: (ATK: 1600 + 1500 = 3100/DEF: 2000 + 1500 = 3500)
"That's perfect." Chie grinned. "Now Idaten can take down that Panther."
"Idaten attack Panther Warrior!" Alexis called as Idaten charged.
Atticus frowned before smirking. "Sorry Lex, I play a trap card Cursed Ring."
Cursed Ring
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when your opponent declares an attack. Equip this card to the attacking monster. It cannot destroy a monster by battle (damage calculation is applied normally).
"Thanks to this your monster can't destroy my Panther Warrior."
Idaten stopped wearing a skull ring as she blushed walking away from Panther Warrior.
"Maybe but your still gonna take damage!" Alexis reminded.
Idaten at that quickly turned, and gave Atticus a upper-cut to the jaw which made him land on the floor crying out. (Atticus: 3200)
"So far so good." Yu noted.
Suddenly the fan-girls started to act hysterical.
"No!"
"That's not fair!"
"He's too cute to lose!"
"This can't be real." Chie frowned.
Atticus was there to calm them, "Relax, girls! That was just a dress rehearsal!"
Alexis glared before saying, "Quit wasting time Atticus. It's your move."
Alexis: 4000
Atticus: 3200
Atticus 2nd Turn:
Atticus drew his card and smiled. "Looks like I'm in luck, I play Stray Lambs."
Stray Lambs
Normal Spell Card
Special Summon 2 "Lamb Tokens" (Beast/EARTH/Level 1/ATK 0/DEF 0) in Defense Position. You cannot Summon other monsters the turn you activate this card (but you can Set).
"This lets me summon two Lamb Tokens."
Two small sheeps appeared.
Lamb Token
Earth Type
Level 1
Beast/Token
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
Special Summoned through effect of, "Stray Lambs".
"That's not good." Bastion frowned.
"Next up is a spell called Path to Destiny, and thanks to this my Panther Warrior can attack you directly." Atticus grinned.
Path to Destiny
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to a Beast-Warrior-Type monster. It can attack your opponent directly.
"Now I'll sacrifice a Lamb Token so my Panther Warrior can attack."
At that Panther Warrior slashed Alexis. (Alexis: 1700)
"Leave Sissy alone!" Chazz yelled before grabbing another board, and started to write.
"And worse since Zane's gone he might be our next top student." Bastion added as Chazz raise the board saying 'Bro-Bro is a No-No!' with 'No-No' underlined twice.
"Oh for... why don't you go check on Jaden for us? The fresh air might do you some good." Chie told him in annoyance. "Besides, wouldn't Alexis like someone who cares about his friends?"
"Go check on him yourself! Alexis needs support!" Chazz argued to her before smirking, "Oh wait, I get it... Your jealous of Atticus picking his sis instead of you are ya?"
Chie frowned. "No way."
"Just a little longer Sissy, I play this facedown and end my turn." Atticus smiled.
Alexis 2nd Turn:
"I'm about done with this!" Alexis said drawing, "And I activate Pot of Greed!"
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 Cards.
"It permits me to draw 2 cards." Alexis said drawing, "Then I summon Cyber Petit Angel!"
Petit Angel appeared.
Cyber Petit Angel
Light Type
Level 2
Fairy
ATK: 300
DEF: 200
If this card is Summoned: You can add 1 "Cyber Angel" monster or "Machine Angel Ritual" from your Deck to your hand. You can only use this effect of "Cyber Petit Angel" once per turn.
"When this card is summoned, I can add Machine Angel Ritual to my hand." Alexis said showing the card, "Then I'll use it also!"
"Wow, Alexis is really strong." Teddie smiled.
The two were offered.
"Come Cyber Angel Dakini!"
A woman holding several weapons appeared.
Cyber Angel Dakini
Light Type
Level 8
Warrior/Ritual
ATK: 2700
DEF: 2400
This card only be Ritual Summoned with the Ritual Spell Card, "Machine Angel Ritual". When this card is Special Summoned, your opponent selects and destroys 1 of their monsters. During battle between this attacking card and a Defense Position monster whose DEF is lower than the ATK of this card, inflict the difference as Battle Damage to your opponent.
"With that Cursed Ring's effect is no longer in effect." Yosuke smiled.
"And her ability strikes hard. For you see when summoned your forced to destroy one of your monsters!" Alexis explained.
Atticus frowned. "Well my choice is obvious."
As he said that the Lamb Token vanished.
"With that gone his Panther Warrior can't attack again!" Hassleberry grinned.
"Now Idaten's own ability! When it's sacrificed all my Rituals gain 1000 points!" Alexis added.
Dakini: (ATK: 2700 + 1000 = 3700/DEF: 2400 + 1000 = 3400)
"Huh?" Atticus asked nervously.
"Now Dakini rid us of Panther Warrior girl!" Alexis called as Dakini charged at Panther Warrior.
The panther shattered as Atticus cried out.
(Atticus: 1800)
"I activate the trap card Miracle Moment. Thank to this since Panther Warrior is destroyed I can summon out my Bronze Warrior in it's place." Atticus said quickly.
Miracle Moment
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when a "Panther Warrior" you control equipped with "Path to Destiny" is destroyed by battle. Special Summon 1 "Bronze Warrior" from your hand or Deck.
A warrior having two daggers appeared letting out a war-cry.
Bronze Warrior
Earth Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK 800
DEF: 1800
Once per turn, you can add 1 Beast-Warrior-Type monster from your Deck to your hand. While this face-up card is in Attack Position, all Beast-Warrior-Type monsters gain 400 ATK.
"Plus the Spotlight shines on a new star."
Bronze Warrior: (ATK: 500 + 300 = 800)
"Fine that guy doesn't have any chance." Alexis said ending her turn.
Alexis: 1700
Atticus: 1800
Atticus 3rd Turn:
Atticus drew his card.
"You might be surprised, Bronze Warrior lets me add Indomitable Fighter Lei Lei to my hand and now I'll summon him." Atticus smiled.
Indomitable Fighter Lei Lei
Earth Type
Level 4
Beast-Warrior
ATK: 2300
DEF: 0
If this card attacks, it is changed to Defense Position at the end of the Battle Phase. This card's battle position cannot be changed until the end of your next turn, except with a card effect.
"Now then my Bronze Warrior gives all Beast-Warriors 400 attack points."
Indomitable Fighter Lei Lei:(ATK: 2300 + 400 = 2700)
"But it's still weaker then Dakini." Syrus said seeing that.
"And let's not forget Machine Angel Ritual can be banished to protect Dakini from destruction." Bastion added.
"Sorry, but I have my own Field Spell. Ladies, who wants to see it?" Atticus asked with a grin.
All the Fan Girls started to cheer at this.
"I play my Ultimate Stage Costume." Atticus smiled as the field vanished to reveal a huge costume worn by Lei Lei.
Ultimate Stage Costume
Field Spell Card
When you activate this card, select 1 face-up monster you control. It gains 3000 ATK and DEF. If that monster attacks, its ATK and DEF becomes their values before that monster was selected during the Damage Step only. If that monster is removed from the field, select 1 face-up monster you control and apply this card's effects to it.
"When I play this one of my monsters gains 3000 attack and defense points, so I'll give Lei lei the boost."
Indomitable Fighter Lei Lei: (ATK: 2700 + 3000 = 5700/DEF: 0 + 3000 = 3000)
Alexis gasped seeing that.
"Ah man that can wipe Alexis out in one hit!" Yukiko cried in shock.
"Then... There's nothing she can do." Yosuke grunted.
"Looks like Bro-Bro and Sissy are a thing. Lei Lei attack Dakini!" Atticus grinned.
Alexis grunted closing her eyes only for them to notice something off... Lei Lei is struggling against the costume before getting out. (ATK: 5700 - 3000 = 2700/DEF: 3000 - 3000 = 0)
"Uh what... Why did his points go down?" Yosuke asked blinking.
Dakini slashed Lei Lei destroying him.
(Atticus: 0800)
Atticus soon started laughing nervously rubbing his head sheepishly, "Welp... Opps! My bad! The boost from my Ultimate Stage Costume doesn't count when he attacks."
"Oh... then I guess that's it." Yukiko mentioned.
"I switch Bronze Warrior into defense mode and end my move." Atticus said nervously.
Bronze Warrior at that jumped up taking on the costume. (ATK: 800 + 3000 = 3800/DEF: 1800 + 3000 = 4800)
"Oh, and... My Costume shifts to another star when it's original owner is destroyed. Why I'm I so forgetful here?" Atticus asked sheepish before started to laugh.
"That's not funny!" Chie yelled in annoyance.
"Wow what a useless Field Spell that is!" Chazz groaned, "Gives high points, and can't use them for offense? That's gonna be a pathetic card!"
"Just be quiet." Rise told him.
Alexis 3rd Turn:
"Either way I'm glad!" Alexis called drawing before grinning, "It allows me to activate Fulfillment of the Contract!"
Fulfillment of the Contract
Equip Spell Card
Pay 800 Life Points. Select 1 Ritual Monster from your Graveyard, Special Summon it, and equip it with this card. When this card is destroyed, remove the equipped monster from play.
"By giving up 800 points, I can bring Idaten back from the graveyard." Alexis said as Idaten appeared (Alexis: 0900), "Next, I activate Preparation of Rites! Remember what this does Atticus?"
Preparation of Rites
Normal Spell Card
Add 1 Level 7 or lower Ritual Monster from your Deck to your hand, then you can add 1 Ritual Spell from your GY to your hand.
"Yeah... I do." Atticus nodded nervously.
"Yes you should." Alexis said as a card ejected from her deck, and one from her graveyard, "And next, I use Machine Angel Ritual to sacrifice Idaten, and summon Cyber Angel Benten!"
At that Idaten vanished only for Benten to appeared.
Cyber Angel Benten
Light Type
Level 6
Fairy/Ritual
ATK: 1800
DEF: 1500
You can Ritual Summon this card with "Machine Angel Ritual". If this card destroys a monster by battle and sends it to the GY: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to that monster's original DEF in the GY. If this card is Tributed: You can add 1 LIGHT Fairy monster from your Deck to your hand.
"And here's sweetness. Idaten's ability has gone to effect again which means 1000 more points for both my girls!" Alexis called as her two Rituals glowed.
Cyber Angel Benten: (ATK: 1800 + 1000 = 2800/DEF: 1500 + 1000 = 2500)
Dakini: (ATK: 3700 + 1000 = 4700/DEF: 3400 + 1000 = 4400)
"4700!" Bastion cried in shock.
"Both of them still aren't strong enough against Bronze Warrior, and it's 4800 due to Stage Costume." Syrus pointed out.
"Well I'm glad for this here... I activate my spell, Magnificent Machine Angel!" Alexis called.
Magnificent Machine Angel
Quick-Play Spell Card
Tribute 1 "Cyber Angel" Ritual Monster from your hand or field, then target 1 LIGHT Fairy monster you control; it gains 200 ATK/DEF × the Level of the Tributed monster, also if it battles a monster Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, negate the effects of that opponent's monster during the Battle Phase. These changes last until the end of this turn. You can only activate 1 "Magnificent Machine Angel" per turn.
"Thanks to this, Dakini gets an even more boost with Benten's level times 200!" Alexis called as Benten vanished only for Dakini to glow. (ATK: 4700 + (200 x 6) = 5900/DEF: 4400 + (200 * 6) = 5600)
"That's enough to win." Yukiko smiled.
"Go Dakini attack!" Alexis called as Dakini attacked Bronze Warrior, "And if she attacks a monster in defense mode you still take damage!"
"How could you throw our career away!?" Atticus cried as he take damage.
Alexis: 0900
Atticus: 0000
Alexis wins the duel!
"We would've been huge...!" Atticus complained kneeling as the field vanished.
"We still love you!" the fan girls cried for Atticus with tears.
"Hey Alexis, come on we should check on Jaden." Chie called.
"Got it. Anything to get away from Fan Girls, and this talk about Idols." Alexis said walking before pausing, "Oh no offense Rise."
"Honestly none taken, it isn't like that anyway." Rise mentioned.
"Lex!" they turned to Atticus who said to her, "That was a great match sissy."
"Oh thanks... But stop calling me Sissy." Alexis told him.
"Fair enough." Atticus shrugged not seeming to mind, "Anyway, I did all this because I thought it was best for you. After all, your my little sis, and I just wanted people to love ya."
"And she has that... Unfortunately from this whimp." Kanji said keeping Chazz away from them.
"Actually Atticus... I think I have that already." Alexis smiled softly. "Come on."
They walked off to the Infirmary as Syrus knocked softly.
"Come in." Nurse Fontaine said to them.
They walked in and immediately noticed Jaden was missing.
"Huh, where's Jaden?" Alexis asked in shock.
"I was hoping you would know..." Nurse Fontaine admitted, "I left the room just for a minute to get something, and when I came back he isn't in here."
"We need to look for him." Chie mentioned. "He could be in danger."
"Rise can you try to track him?" Syrus asked her.
"I can try, come Kouzeon!" Rise called as her Persona appeared.
Kouzeon started to track over the island over but soon detected something over at the forest which Rise can sense is something other-worldly.
"What the... there's something there but... I don't know what it is." Rise told them.
"Might be Jaden. I'll get over there myself." Chazz said running off.
"Jaden..." Alexis whispered sadly.
"He'll be alright, I promise." Yu told her quietly.
Alexis turned to him before nodding. "Yeah, you're right."
Suddenly time seemed to freeze again. Yu looked around at this before realizing a Social Link is happening.
Thou art I... And I am thou... Thou hast established a new bond... It will aid thee on a new journey... Thou shalt be blessed when using cards of the Lovers Arcana.
Social Link: Alexis Rhodes
Arcana: Lovers
Rank: 1
Time started moving as Alexis asked Yu, "Is something wrong?"
"No, nothing's wrong." Yu answered.
Meanwhile...
"This is where Rise tracked it... But where's Jaden!?" Chazz yelled in annoyance at night in a forest.
"Are you looking for someone?" inquired a voice.
Hearing that Chazz looked over. A man with long dark blue hair sitting at a table was smiling. "Perhaps I can assist you somehow, I'm a bit of a fortune teller."
"Who are you?" Chazz questioned.
"My name is Sartorius." he mentioned before drawing a card from a deck. "Well, it would seem your destiny is quite grand young man. It must be fate that we meet today."
"Grand might be right since I am gonna be a big shot." Chazz grinned.
"Indeed, in fact I have a proposition for you." Sartorius smiled. "In addition to my fortune telling I'm also a duel manager, I trust you've heard of Aster Phoenix?"
"Of course, I do. I see him duel yesterday." Chazz told him.
"I see, well I happen to be Aster's manager." Sartorius smiled. "Now, as for my proposition why don't we have a match? Should you win I'll assist you in becoming a pro."
"Alright your on! Anything to be the best!" Chazz smirked getting ready.
Sartorius nodded. "Then by all means, after you... my apologies, may I ask your name?"
"It's Chazz Princeton or known as the Chazz! Where's your Duel Disk?" Chazz asked him.
"I don't have one, but this table should suffice." Sartorius answered. "Now then Chazz, please let me see what you can do."
"Alright fine if that's what you want!" Chazz yelled.
Unaware to them a Shadow was watching.
"DUEL!"
"Hmm..." Sartorius observed.
(Dueling Theme: One Step Closer by Linkin Park)
Chazz: 4000
Sartorius: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Chazz 1st Turn:
"Alright, you wanted to see what I could do then that's what I'll show you. I summon V-Tiger Jet." Chazz stated.
V-Tiger Jet
Light Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1800
This ace fighter is unbeatable in a dogfight. It combines with other monsters to launch an array of encircling attacks.
Sartorius picked up five cards, and placed them face-down in front of him.
"Next up I'll play Frontline Base and thanks to this spell I can summon W-Wing Catapult." Chazz grinned.
Frontline Base
Continuous Spell Card
Once per turn: You can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Union monster from your hand.
W-Wing Catapult
Light Type
Level 4
Machine/Union
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1500
Once per turn, you can either: Target 1 "V-Tiger Jet" you control; equip this card to that target, OR: Unequip this card and Special Summon it. A monster equipped with this card gains 400 ATK/DEF, also if the equipped monster would be destroyed by battle or card effect, destroy this card instead.
"Hm quite a line you've got." Sartorius admitted.
"There's more than that to these two. Show him what I mean guys." Chazz grinned as his two monsters flew up and combined.
VW-Tiger Catapult
Light Type
Level 6
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 2000
DEF: 2100
"V-Tiger Jet" + "W-Wing Catapult"
Must first be Special Summoned from your Extra Deck by banishing the above cards you control. (You do not use "Polymerization"). You can discard 1 card, then target 1 monster your opponent controls; change that target's battle position. (Flip Effects are not activated.)
"Now I'll set this and end my move."
Sartorius 1st Turn:
"I see. You have skill but you'll need more to cut as a pro." Satorius said drawing, and placed it face-down before closing his eyes, "Hmm... I'll start off by summoning Arcana Force I - The Magician!"
At that a fairy monster appeared ready.
Arcana Force I - The Magician
Light Type
Level 4
Fairy
ATK: 1100
DEF: 1100
When this card is Summoned, toss a coin:
● Heads: When a Spell Card is activated, this card's ATK becomes double its original ATK until the End Phase of that turn.
● Tails: When a Spell Card is activated, your opponent gains 500 Life Points.
"Arcana?" Chazz asked before frowning.
"Now Chazz per Magician's Special Ability when it's summoned, a coin is tossed, and Magician gains whatever effects the result is." Sartorius said as a coin appeared on the field.
"Alright." Chazz nodded.
The Coin tossed before landing on Heads.
"So now when a Spell Card is activated Magician's strength will be doubled." Sartorius explained.
"Great." Chazz frowned.
"And now I activate my Future Vision." Sartorius added.
Future Vision
Normal Spell Card
Declare 1 card type (Monster, Spell, or Trap); each player excavates three cards from the top of their Decks, and adds all cards of the declared type to their hands, also, after that, sends the remaining cards to the GY. If a player sent at least 1 card of the same card type to the GY by this card's effect: Draw 2 cards, then discard 1 card. You can only activate 1 "Future Vision" per turn.
"This spell is quite simple, I declare a card type, and we both can check the top three cards, and add all cards of the type I declare to our hands. Any card that isn't is sent to the graveyard, and afterwards if a player sends a card of the same type by this that player can draw 2 cards, and discard 1." Sartorius said to him.
"That helps me too you know." Chazz pointed out.
"I know. And let's see what fate has in store as I declare Trap Card." Sartorius said picking up his top three.
Chazz did the same.
"I got 2 Traps." Sartorius said to him.
"I got two of my own." Chazz replied.
They discarded the card.
"Now as per Magician's ability it's points double." Sartorius said as Magician glowed. (ATK: 1100 x 2 = 2200)
Chazz grunted.
"Now Magician attack!" Satorius called as Magician fired a blast at Tiger Jet.
The monster shattered as Chazz winced.
(Chazz: 3800)
"I place down two cards, and it's your move Chazz." Sartorius said.
Magician: (ATK: 2200 / 2 = 1100)
Chazz: 3800
Sartorius: 4000
Chazz 2nd Turn:
Chazz drew his card. "I'll start with Pot of Greed."
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 cards.
He drew twice as he looked.
"I set a monster and that's it." Chazz frowned.
Sartorius 2nd Turn:
"Very well, I draw!" Sartorius said placing a card down, "And I start by activating The Material Lord."
The Material Lord
Continuous Trap Card
(This card is always treated as a "Arcana Force" card.)
Discard 1 "Arcana Force" monster: Fusion Summon 1 "Arcana Force" monster from your Extra Deck; by sending Fusion Materials on it from your Deck to the GY; but it cannot attack this turn. If the discarded monster was a level 4 or lower "Arcana Force" monster: You can add 1 "The Spiritual Lord", or "The Sky Lord" from your Deck or GY to your hand. You can only use each effect of "The Material Lord" once per turn.
"What the?" Chazz questioned seeing that card.
"I can discard a Arcana Force from my hand to Fusion Summon." Sartorius said discarding a card.
Chazz's eyes widened. "Fusion Summon!"
"Indeed... And now I will take Empress, and Fiend from my Deck, and combine them. So now I summon Arcana Force XX - The Judgement!" Sartorius called as a huge fairy with a set of silver wings, and two long arms appeared.
Arcana Force XX - The Judgement
Light Type
Level 8
Fairy/Fusion
ATK: 3000
DEF: 3000
2 "Arcana Force" monsters
Must be either Fusion Summoned, or Special Summoned by banishing the above monsters you control (in which case you do not use "Polymerization".) When a card or effect is activated (Quick Effect): You can discard 1 "Arcana Force" monster; negate that effect, and if you do destroy 1 other card on the field. When this card is Special Summoned: Toss a coin.
● Heads: You can add 1 "Arcana Force" card from your GY to your hand.
● Tails: Your opponent can add 1 card from their Deck to their hand.
You can only use each effect of "Arcana Force XX - The Judgement" once per turn.
Chazz frowned. 'This is bad, I've only got one chance.'
"And now as it's summoned another coin is tossed. Let's see if fate has your side." Sartorius said as the coin is tossed only to land on Tails, "Well seems like Destiny is smiling on you this round. Per effect of Judgement you are allowed to add a card from your Deck directly to your hand."
Hearing that Chazz smirked as he added a card. 'Perfect, next turn this duel is over.'
"And per effect of Judgement it isn't allowed to attack the turn Material Lord's effect is used to summon it." Sartorius added, "Moving on Magician will attack your monster!"
Magician charged at the set card. The monster was revealed to be a dragon.
Masked Dragon
Fire Type
Level 3
Dragon
ATK: 1400
DEF: 1100
When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon 1 Dragon-Type monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck.
"Too bad, Masked Dragon is sticking around."
The attack struck but neither are destroyed. At that the Shadow that was hiding scampered away.
Meanwhile...
The Shadow that was running soon found Rise, Syrus, Kanji, and Yu walking before landing in front of them showing it's a Black Raven. Rise's eyes widened. "Himiko!"
Her person appeared in its combat form ready to fight. Black Raven cawed raising his wings not trying to attack.
"Hey... This Shadow isn't attacking?" Syrus asked seeing this.
Noticing that Rise paused. "Wait you guys don't think this one is like Teddie do you?"
Black Raven cawed flying up, and directed to a location.
"It's telling us to go over there. What should we do?" Kanji asked.
Suddenly Syrus gasped, "Wait a minute!"
"Syrus?" Yu asked.
"Rise remember what she said before?" Syrus asked his girlfriend, "'Just because something is Light does not mean it is benevolent, sometimes the shadows will be where you are safest'. Maybe this Shadow here might be trying to show us what she's talking about!"
Rise's eyes widened in shock. "That... Sempai we need to follow this Shadow."
Yu nodded, "Come on Team!"
"Lead the way." Kanji told the Shadow who cawed before flying off as they followed it through the forest.
Back at the duel...
"It's your move Chazz." Sartorius told him.
Chazz: 3800
Sartorius: 4000
Chazz 3rd Turn:
Chazz drew his card and frowned. 'I was counting on him destroying Masked Dragon, that makes this more complicated but...' "I sacrifice Masked Dragon to summon Armed Dragon LV 5."
Armed Dragon LV5
Wind Type
Level 5
Dragon
ATK; 2400
DEF: 1700
You can send 1 monster from your hand to the GY, then target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls with ATK less than or equal to the sent monster's ATK; destroy that target. During the End Phase, if this card destroyed a monster by battle this turn: You can send this card to the GY; Special Summon 1 "Armed Dragon LV7" from your hand or Deck.
"But why stop there when I have Level Up! to make him even stronger."
Level Up!
Normal Spell Card
Send 1 face-up "LV" monster you control to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 monster from your hand or Deck that is listed in the sent monster's text, ignoring its Summoning conditions.
"So you can summon a new version of your monster." Sartorius said before grinning, "So what monster is it that your bringing out?"
"My Armed Dragon LV7!" Chazz smirked.
Armed Dragon LV7
Wind Type
Level 7
Dragon
ATK: 2800
DEF: 1000
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned by "Armed Dragon LV5". You can send 1 monster from your hand to the GY; destroy all monsters your opponent controls with ATK less than or equal to the sent monster's ATK.
"But why stop there when I have something even more powerful? I sacrifice my dragon in order to call on Armed Dragon LV10!"Chazz called as the strongest dragon appeared roaring ready.
Armed Dragon LV10
Wind Type
Level 10
Dragon
ATK: 3000
DEF: 2000
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except by Tributing 1 "Armed Dragon LV7". You can send 1 card from your hand to the Graveyard to destroy all face-up monsters your opponent controls.
"Next up I'll play Trap Booster, so by discarding one card, like my Ojamagic I can activate a trap card from my hand and Ojamagic adds the three Ojama Brothers to my hand." Chazz smirked.
Trap Booster
Quick-Play Spell Card
Discard 1 card. This turn, you can activate 1 Trap Card from your hand.
Sartorious only watches on.
"Now with that done I'll activate my facedown Ojama Trio and Dragon Talon Terror from my hand." Chazz stated.
Ojama Trio
Normal Trap Card
Special Summon 3 "Ojama Tokens" (Beast-Type/LIGHT/Level 2/ATK 0/DEF 1000) to your opponent's field in Defense Position. They cannot be Tributed for a Tribute Summon, and each time 1 is destroyed, its controller takes 300 damage.
Dragon Talon Terror
Continuous Trap Card
While you control 1 "Armed Dragon" monster: It is unaffected by your opponent's card effects. If an opponent's monster is destroyed by the effect of an "Armed Dragon" monster: You can inflict 300 damage to your opponent for each monster destroyed. If this card is in your GY while you control 1 "Armed Dragon LV10": Target one monster your opponent controls; reduce its ATK by 1000, and if that monster is destroyed in battle draw 1 card, and if you do "Armed Dragon" monster you control are unaffected by your opponent's trap cards this turn, and then shuffle this card into your Deck. You can only activate each effect of "Dragon Talon Terror" one per turn.
The Ojama Brothers appeared on Sartorius' field.
'No!'
'Hold me!'
Ojama Token
Light Type
Level 1
Beast/Token
ATK: 0
DEF: 1000
Special Summoned through the effect of, "Ojama Trio".
'Hmm... These must be the monsters connected to his soul...' Sartorius thought before his eyes gained a look which freaked the three brothers out.
'Ah! He's got that crazy look in his eyes boss! Do something quick!' Yellow panicked.
"I was thinking of doing just that." Chazz smirked. "I discard one card to activate Armed Dragon LV10's ability. All your monsters are destroyed, and then thanks to Dragon Talon Terror you lose 300 life points for each of them, plus another 300 for each of your destroyed Ojama Tokens. Let them have it!"
Armed Dragon roared which destroyed all five of Sartorius' monsters as he cried out. (Sartorius: 1600)
"Now to finish you off, Armed Dragon LV10 attack him directly!" Chazz called.
"Not bad Chazz. However you seem to have not expected this. The Empress's Staff!" Sartorius said using a card from his hand.
Empress's Staff
Normal Trap Card
(This card is always treated as a "Arcana Force" card.)
When an opponent's monster declares an attack: Negate the attack, then end the Battle Phase, and if you do, inflict 1000 damage to your opponent. If you control no monsters, you can activate this card from your hand.
"Armed Dragon LV10 isn't affected by your cards!" Chazz pointed out.
"Is that so? Well then good thing my staff doesn't effect your monster in the slightest." Sartorius told him.
Chazz's eyes widened in shock.
(Chazz: 2800)
"I end my turn, I'll just finish this on my next turn."
"So sorry Chazz... But I'm afraid that Destiny foresees that fate intends for you to see the Light on my next turn." Sartorius grinned.
Sartorius 3rd Turn:
"Instead of telling, I'll have you see it." Sartorius said drawing, "And I start off by activating, Magician Scales."
Magician's Scales
Normal Spell Card
Destroy 1 "Arcana Force" card from your field, or hand, and if you do add 1 Spell Card from your Deck or GY to your hand.
"I destroy Material Lord to add a Spell Card to my hand." Sartorius said adding a card, "Then I activate Necro Sacrifice."
Necro Sacrifice
Normal Spell Card
Reveal 1 Level 5 or higher monster in your hand, Special Summon monsters from your GY to your opponent's side of the field equal to the number of Tributes for the Tribute Summon of that monster. (Your opponent selects the battle position(s) of the Summoned monster(s).) Then, Normal Summon the revealed monster without Tributing, also, you can Normal Summon 1 monster in addition to your Normal Summon/Set.
"By showing you a high level monster in my hand, I can summon monsters from my graveyard to your field, and you get to pick which battle mode their in. And I select The Hermit, and The Fiend." Sartorius said to him.
Chazz frowned at that.
"So which mode will you place them in?" Sartorius asked him.
"Both in defense mode." Chazz answered.
At that two fairies appeared.
Arcana Force IX - The Hermit
Light Type
Level 5
Fairy
ATK: 1900
DEF: 1900
Once per turn: You can reveal this card in your hand; add 1 Field Spell from your Deck to your hand. When this card is Summoned, toss a coin and apply the appropriate effect for the rest of this turn.
● Heads: Each time a coin toss is performed, add 1 "Arcana Force" card from your Deck to your hand.
● Tails: Each time a coin toss is performed, your opponent draws 1 card.
Arcana Force XV - The Fiend
Light Type
Level 7
Fairy
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2500
When this card is Summoned: Toss a coin and apply this effect.
● Heads: When this card attacks, select and destroy 1 monster on the field. Then, inflict 500 damage to the controller of the destroyed monster. If that monster is not destroyed, destroy this card.
● Tails: When this card attacks, destroy all monsters on the field.
"Then I can summon the monster I reveal. I summon Arcana Force XXI - The World!" Sartorius called as a huge fairy appeared behind him.
Arcana Force XXI - The World
Light Type
Level 8
Fairy
ATK: 3100
DEF: 3100
When this card is Summoned, toss a coin:
● Heads: During your End Phase, you can send 2 monsters you control to the Graveyard to skip your opponent's next turn.
● Tails: During your opponent's Draw Phase, add the top card of their Graveyard to their hand.
"3100!" Chazz cried in shock.
"And now let's let the coin take a chance." Sartorius said as a coin appeared, "First the Hermit."
Chazz frowned as the coin flipped. It landed on Tails.
"So now the Hermit allows me to draw each time a Coin Toss is performed." Sartorius said to him, "Next the Fiend!"
The coin appeared as it landed on tails.
"So now whenever Fiend attacks all monsters are destroyed." Sartorius added as he drawn from Hermit's effect.
"Great." Chazz frowned.
"Finally World!" Sartorius called as the coin flipped as it landed on Tails, "Another smile of fate for you Chazz. During your Draw Phase, your permitted to take the top card of your graveyard, and add it to your hand.
"Looks like you were wrong." Chazz smirked.
Sartorius drawn another card before saying, "Don't think for a second your safe. World attacks Armed Dragon!"
As the World charged a blast the Shadow appeared with the four running in. Chazz braced himself as his strongest monster shattered.
(Chazz: 2700)
"Chazz you okay?" Syrus called to him.
"What the... What are those monsters?" Kanji asked seeing the Arcana Force monsters.
"And now Chazz here's the true test of fate." Sartorius said as they turned to him, "I activate my Ace of Wand!"
Ace of Wand
Normal Trap Card
When a monster is destroyed by battle or by a card effect: Toss a coin. If you control "Light Barrier", you can chose which effect to apply without tossing a coin.
● Heads: Its controller gains LP equal to the original ATK of that monster.
● Tails: Its controller takes damage equal to the original ATK of that monster.
"When a monster is destroyed another Coin is tossed. If it's heads you gain Life Points equal to your destroyed monster's attack points. However if it's tails you take damage instead." Sartorius said to him with his grin.
Chazz's eyes widened. "Wait, but you've only gotten Tails so far!"
"So let's see who fate smiles upon shall we?" Sartorius grinned before turning to the four, "Any of you want to toss this coin?"
"I'll do it." Yu said calmly before walking to take the coin.
Sartorius gave it to him as Yu then tossed it, and catch in placing it on his hand. He removed his hand to see what the result is.
"Tails." Yu frowned.
"No your kidding me!" Chazz cried in shock.
"Didn't I tell you before Chazz? This turn fate intends you to see the Light. And you wanted to surpass Jaden but could not. It must be tough being an underdog, and not the best isn't it?" Sartorius asked as he started to shuffle this deck, "Outside shows a person's self, but the inside shows what they truly are. You want to beat Jaden for good don't you? Well now he's your chance by seeing the Light!"
At that Chazz knowing Sartorius' was right yelled, "Alright! Help me! Show me the Light!"
Now getting him Sartorius laughed before Ace of Wand blasted Chazz as he cried out, "A wise choice Chazz! Now the Light will make you see!"
Chazz: 0000
Sartorius: 1600
Sartorius wins the duel!
"What are you doing to him?" Syrus questioned.
"Gave him what he wishes. Getting him to see the Light. And soon you four will as well." Sartorius said to him, "And I can also predict what fate has with the Arcana Force I wield."
As he said that Chazz slowly rose up.
"Hey, are you alright?" Kanji asked him.
"Oh... I'm more then alright." Chazz said before looking up showing his eyes are different with a smirk, "And that is by assisting Master Sartorius to help the world seeing the Light!"
"See the... You're what she meant!" Rise realized.
"Let's go Chazz." Sartorius instructed as they started to walk off, "Oh, and Yu Narukami, Kanji Tatsumi, Rise Kujikawa, and Syrus Truesdale... You four will see the Light soon enough, and trust me you'll want too since I hold cards that hold greater Arcana Power."
With that they left, and vanished.
"This is really bad you guys." Syrus panicked. "What do we do?"
"We better tell the guys. But 'greater Arcana power' what is that guy talking about?" Kanji asked.
"I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this." Yu frowned.
Ulrich362: Not good, not good at all.
bopdog111: For those of you who are curious on several of Sartorius' cards, it's the work of Aldo Mendoza who makes proxy cards that fit well in several fics here so thank him for these. That aside, Chazz had 'seen the Light' whatever that is.
Ulrich362: Given Camula's warning it can't be a good thing. Although that will have to wait to be explained considering what's up next.
bopdog111: Jaden is gonna get a new contract if that's what it can be called.
Ulrich362: Exactly. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!
Ulrich362: See you in the next chapter.