Bad Part of Heartland, Some Time Later…
Lance, now dressed in a red and white body suit, was running along the streets heading for the arcade when a man with well-kept black hair, sunglasses, and a bald head got in his way forcing him to stop.
"Let me take a shot in the dark and say you're the boss of that creep I meet in the alleyway." Lance stated.
Who could fault him for making such an assumption? Besides the fact that the suit seemed nicer, it was the exact same suit as the creep in the alley. Not to mention, there aren't many who'd stop him of all people unless they had some form of beef with him.
The man bowed. "You are correct Sentai Ranger; however, I was not aware of his illegal actions. Rest assured, I have done everything in my power to compensate all who have been afflicted. My employer has done everything in his power to see him put away."
"That's great, but I get the feeling this little meeting is about more than that. After all, if this is the only reason you wanted to speak with me, you could have found me in a less seedy part of Heartland." Lance determined completely on guard.
"How right you are Mr. Hogan." He bowed once more. "The name's James Archer, and I am the head butler in service to my employer. He wishes to ascertain your strength through a duel."
"Really?" Lance raised an eyebrow. "Who exactly is this employer of yours?"
"I've been instructed to only speak his name if I am defeated." He pushed his sunglasses up. "I have also been instructed to inform you of a few things. My employer is interested in another duelist besides you. In fact, there are several that have caught his eye.
Yuma Tsukumo, Reginald Kastle, Kite Tenjo, Shay Obsidian, and Nelson Andrews. See, my employer has big plans and he's studying each of your duels closely. In a few months, the upgrades to his deck will be complete, and he shall move to save our world." James explained.
"Forgive me if I think this all seems rather unimportant. Your boss can observe all he wants. I'll just deal with him when he comes. Right now, I have places to be and a more recent matter to deal with." Lance declared before trying to move past him.
James was not budging. "The only way you can get past me is by dueling or producing one of the listed names."
Lance grit his teeth until Yuma ran onto the scene. "If those are the terms, then Yuma Tsukumo is here to duel."
Lance looked at his friend in shock. "What are you doing here?"
Yuma looked at the Heroic duelist. "Lance, I messed up. I just couldn't stand to lose. In the end, I lost the duel and a piece of myself. I never want to make that mistake again. I'm sorry, and I'm here to prove those aren't just words. That's why you go on ahead while I'll stay behind to duel."
Lance nodded. "Thank you, Yuma."
Yuma patted his shoulder. "Of course, I've always got your back."
Lance smiled. "As do I… no matter how many arguments we may have."
"Now get going. Shark needs help." Yuma stated before turning his attention to James.
Lance ran by with James now focusing on Yuma. "Yuma Tsukumo… So, you are to be my opponent then?"
Yuma nodded. "That's right. I'm here and feeling the flow."
"Then, let us get started." James declared.
Astral appeared. "Careful Yuma. I sense something not quite right with him."
Yuma looked at Astral. "Is it a Number?"
"I am sensing a Number, but that is not the reason for my warning. There is something else not quite right with this man. An unfamiliar energy that I have never sensed before." Astral stated.
Yuma nodded. "Got it Astral."
D-pad go
Duel Gazer on
Augmented vision link established
(Yuma 4000/James 4000)
"I'll take the first turn." James declared. "Since I have no monsters in my grave, I can special summon Guardian Eatos(LV 8/2500/2000)." A female with angel like wings and native American attire appeared. ". I'll follow up with the spell Card Destruction.
We both send our entire hands to the grave and draw the same number of cards we discarded. Now I have three Dark Monsters in the grave, so I can special summon Dark Armed Dragon(LV 7/2800/1000)." A black as night dragon appeared.
Yuma was mind blown. "No way, he just summoned two monsters above 2000 ATK in one turn."
"This duelist is more dangerous than I originally thought." Astral stated.
"If you believe this to be something special, you'd have no hope of defeating my employer." James declared. "I set one card and end my turn."
Yuma drew. "Astral, I'm open to suggestions."
"You don't have any cards that boost ATK in your hand, so your best option would be to summon Number 85 and utilize its effect." Astral advised. "Some are more helpful than others, but so long as you don't get a six, we'll be fine."
Yuma nodded. "Alright, I summon Gogogo Golem(LV 4/1800/1500)." The blue and green golem appeared. "Since a four star monster was normal summoned, I can special summon Kagetokage(LV 4/1100/1500) from my hand."
The shadow lizard in the ground appeared. "I now build the overlay network with my two level fours to Xyz summon Number 85: Crazy Box(R 4/3000/300)." The big, black box with an eye appeared.
"I then detach one overlay unit to active his effect causing a dice to be rolled. What happens next is dependent on the number I get." It landed on four. "Four means I can negate the effects of one monster on the field until the end of the turn."
"Yuma, that includes Crazy Box. If you choose him, the effect where he can't ATK is also negated." Astral stated.
"Got it." Yuma declared. "I choose to negate Crazy Box allowing him to attack. He will take down your Dark Armed Dragon."
"You declared an attack meaning I can activate A Hero Emerges. It normally works by allowing you to target a card in my hand, and if it were a monster, I could special summon it; however, I only have one card, Elemental Hero Bladedge(LV 7/2600/1800). The golden hero appeared."
"I still take down your Dark Armed Dragon (Yuma 4000/James 3800)." Yuma declared. "I'll end my turn with a face down."
James drew. "I activate Card of Sanctity allowing us to draw until we have six cards in our hands. I'll then activate Mystical Space Typhoon ridding the field of your face down. I now tribute Eatos to summon Fog King(LV 7/2500/0)."
A spellcaster in metal armor and with wings of fog appeared. "This monster is unique in that it can be normal summoned with one or no tributes. In addition, it's original ATK becomes the combined ATK of monsters used to summon him.
Now, allow me to introduce you to my number. I overlay Bladedge and Fog King to summon Number 28:Titianic Great Moth(R 7/O 2/2400/2200)." A large colorful moth appeared on the field.
"Here's a fun fact, when I control no monsters, he can attack directly for half his ATK (Yuma 2800/James 4000). If I were now to detach an overlay unit, my monster would deal you 500 damage for each card in your hand meaning you'd lose."
Yuma was shocked. "What?"
James then showed his hand. "Then there are these in my hand. Monster Reborn and Edge Hammer to be specific. I could bring back Bladedge and set this card. With him, I could spare you my Number's effect and activate the trap.
At which point I'd tribute Bladedge allowing me to destroy Number 85 dealing you his ATK as damage. Another defeat. This deck has countless other ways to defeat you. From what I've seen of your duels, you got nothing to worry my employer, but I should be thorough. I will…"
"Hold on a moment." Nelson declared as he stepped forward with his duel gazer and D-Pad active. "You haven't won yet because I'm intruding myself into this match."
Yuma was shocked. "Nelson!?"
Nelson said, "Not just me. The one who brought us out here is to thank."
Tori stepped forward. "After what Lance said, I figured you'd come after him. I also figured you guys might need some help."
Caswell stepped up next to her. "Judging by what this guy's been able to pull out, you need all our help."
Shane stepped up last. "Master Lance should be fine since he is the Sentai Ranger. What matters now is that we help you deal with this guy."
Intrusion Penalty
James 3800
Yuma 2800
Nelson 2000
Tori 2000
Caswell 2000
Shane 2000
"You guys…" Yuma stated.
James chuckled. "You wish to stress test this deck? So be it. I activate Premature Burial (James 3000) by paying 800 life points, I can special summon Dark Armed Dragon(LV 7/2800/1000). I then activate his effect banishing a dark monster to destroy a card on the field.
That Crazy Box is a prime target. I then activate Monster Reborn to special summon Elemental Hero Bladedge(LV 7/2600/1800). I'll finish with two set cards." He looked up. "Since you all intruded, Yuma will be last to go in your rotation. Let's see what you five can do."
Arcade
Lance walked into the building to find all the gang members standing on the second level while tank top and casual suit stood before him. Clearly, they were waiting for him.
"You had people looking out for me. I'm flattered." Lance stated. "You must perceive me as a serious threat."
He touched his right thumb to the palm of his left hand.
"Believe us Sentai Ranger when we say this duel will not be like any other. Isn't that right Chills?" Tank top asked.
"You know it Scorch." Chills stated. "We've recently gotten our hands on some powerful cards, so what's say we settle this with a duel?"
"Just so you're aware, it'll be a 2 on 1." Scorch informed.
Before Lance could speak, Shark walked into the arcade. "Actually, it's going to be a 2 on 2."
The Heroic duelist looked at the Shark user. "Shark?"
"Don't get the wrong idea." Shark looked at Scorch and Chills. "I'm just not a big fan of these guys."
"Well guess what? We're not big fans of you either." Chills stated.
"See Shark, we had this plan to go after a rare and expensive deck." Scorch informed. "If we got caught, we'd see to it you took the fall."
"Any plan you may have had is officially thrown out the window because Shark and I are going to take you down." Lance declared.
Streets of Heartland
James 3800
Yuma 2800
Nelson 2000
Tori 2000
Caswell 2000
Shane 2000
Nelson was the first up as he looked at his hand. "Three powerful monsters and two face downs. Since he has no cards in his hands, that must mean one of those is Edge Hammer. Someone needs to remove that threat.
He drew. "Alright, I summon Brotherhood of the Fire Fist-Elephant(LV 4/1600/1400)." A beast warrior in white and red armor appeared. "When this card is summoned, I can discard one Fire Formation card to special summon a Fire Fist monster.
I choose Brotherhood of the Fire Fist – Caribou(LV 4/1100/2000)." A muscular man in black and orange armor appeared. "Now I build the overlay network with my two level four monsters.
Xyz summon Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Tiger King(R 4/O 2/2200/1800)." A beast warrior with white hair appeared. "I'll then activate Blustering Winds granting my Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Tiger King(R 4/O 2/3200/2800) 1000 ATK/DEF."
"I activate Edge Hammer." James declared. "By tributing Bladedge, I can destroy Tiger King and deal damage to you equal to their original ATK (Nelson 0)."
Nelson was blown onto his back causing the classmates to look at him.
"Nelson!" Yuma yelled concerned.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." Nelson sat up. "Just focus on clearing that field. No one's getting an ATK in until there's nothing left."
"He's right." Caswell looked to Tori. "You're up."
"Right." Tori drew. "I summon Musto, Oracle of Gusto(LV 4/1800/900)." A man with a green beard and white and green robes appeared. "I then activate Transmodify. By sending Musto to the grave, I can special summon a monster of the same attribute and type, but one level higher.
That monster will be Reeze, Whirlwind of Gusto(LV 5/1900/1400)." A girl with green hair, which had red on the ends, and green attire appeared. "Using her effect to take Armed Dragon would be smart if Numbers were normal.
Stealing that Number is risky since it seems to affect all but Yuma, Lance, and this guy." Tori nodded. "I activate Ego Boost granting Reeze, Whirlwind of Gusto(LV 5/2900/1400 effect) 1000 ATK. She will take out Armed Dragon (James 3700).
Caswell drew. "Don't worry guys. My deck has several ways to deal with Numbers, and I'm about to show one of them. I summon Wind-Up Kitten(LV 2/800/500)." A cartoonish orange and black machine cat appeared.
"When a Wind-Up monster is summoned, I can special summon Wind-Up Shark(LV 4/1500/1300)." A cartoonish, blue machine shark appeared. "Now for my Kitten's ability which can only be used once while it's on the field."
He pointed at the Number. "Number 28 Titanic Moth is returned to your hand which leaves you open for a direct attack from Shark and Kitten (James 1400). With that, I'll set one card ending my turn."
Shane gulped and began mumbling to himself. "It's my turn, and the opponent has 1400 life points left. That means I don't need to do anything fancy. Which is good. I don't think I'm at that level."
Yuma got the Malicevorous user's attention. "Hey Shane." He gave a thumbs up. "We all got your back. It's time to feel the flow and high five the sky!"
Shane nodded firmly. "Alright, I got this everyone." He drew. "I summon Malicevorous Spoon(LV 2/100/500)."A fiend in purple armor and wielding a spoon appeared. "Since I control a Malicevorous monster, I can special summon Malicevorous Plate(LV 2/300300)."
A fiend in purple armor and carrying a plate appeared."I follow up with Double Malice which doubles the levels of all Malicevorous monsters on the field. I now build the overlay network with monsters to Xyz summon Lavalval Chain(R 4/1800/1000). He'll attack you directly."
"This duel has helped me gather some interesting data." James stated. "Since you've declared an attack, I activate Blazing Mirror Force which destroys every ATK mode monster you control. Each of you will take your monster's original ATK as damage while I take the combined total.
James 0
Yuma 2800
Nelson 0
Tori 100
Caswell 0
Shane 200
Caswell was blown back as was their opponent. The butler quickly got to his feet, dusted himself off, and threw Number 28 to Yuma before Astral could even hold out his arm.
"This has been quite the experience." He looked at Yuma. "Since you won, my employer's name is Declan Akaba."
Before anyone could ask anything, the butler stuck a spell card in his D-pad. He then turned into blue particles and vanished into thin air leaving the five students stunned. Astral had now absorbed the Number into his being. What he saw was his home being bombarded.
He had no idea what that mean and choose instead to focus on the matter at hand. "That was no ordinary duelist in the slightest Yuma."
Yuma looked at him. "I know what you mean Astral."
Astral shook his head. "No Yuma, you don't. That duelist wasn't controlled by the Number. He also didn't attempt to keep it. I get the sense he could have teleported out on a whim before I collected the Number. That means this Declan isn't interested in them.
His energy was unlike anything I've ever felt before. It's almost like I should recognize this energy, but don't. If Declan Akaba has more duelist like that, you are going to need to become stronger. As will Lance."
This event only solidified Tori's decision concerning her deck. "I need to learn how to Synchro Summon. It may be the only way I can keep up with Lance and Yuma."
Caswell was rubbing his chin. "He vanished into thin air, and I have no clue how he did it."
"I'd call it special effects if it didn't look real." Nelson chimed in.
Caswell nodded. "I'd considered that."
Shane decided to speak up addressing everyone. "Excuse me, I know this was insane, but aren't we forgetting about Master Hogan?"
"He's right." Nelson stated. "We can discuss the teleporting butler later."
Arcade
D-pad go
Duel Gazer on
Augmented vision link established
(Lance & Shark 4000 each/Scorch & Chills 4000 each)
"What do you say we get this duel started?" Scorch drew. "I place a monster face down in defense mode and set two cards."
"My turn!" Lance drew. "Since you control a monster, and I do not, I can special summon Heroic Challenger-Assault Halberd(LV 4/1800/200)." A warrior in purple armor and wielding a halberd appeared. "I'll then summon Heroic Challenger-Thousand Blades(LV 4/1300/1100)." The warrior in steel colored armor and with many blades on his back appeared. "I'll then set two cards."
"It's my turn." Chills drew. "I summon Pompadour Blizzardon(LV 4/1400/1400)." A black dino with an ice spike on his head appeared. "Then I place two cards face down ending my turn. Once this train gets started, it doesn't stop."
"You're going to wish you'd stayed in bed kids." Scorch stated.
"You're going to wish you'd stayed out of the water." Shark drew. "I summon Hammer Shark(LV 4/1700/1500)." A blue shark with a hammer for a head appeared. "By lowering his level by one, I can special summon a Water monster from my hand.
Come on out Big Jaws(LV 3/1800/300)." A dark and light blue shark with a huge jaw filled with teeth appeared. "I overlay Hammer Shark and Big Jaws to build the overlay network and Xyz summon Submersible Carrier Aero Shark(R 4/O 2/1900/1000)."
The sharks bound together with an orange piece of equipment appeared. "Now I use one of Aero Shark's overlay units to deal 400 points of damage for every card in my hand. 4 cards equals 1600 hundred damage to Scorch(2400)."
"We were hoping you'd do that." Scorch stated as he looked to his brother.
Chills chuckled. "I activate Blizzard Egg LV 5. When a special ability deals damage, Blizzard Egg enables the one who took damage to summon a Level 5 monster from their hand. If he has no monster to summon, they take 500 daage."
"Let's see here." Scorch smiled. "I summon Baggy Pants Lavasaurus(LV 5/2100/1300)." A bipedal dino with varying shades of red appeared. "Now to really heat things up. I activate Flame Egg LV 5. When I take damage from a special ability, Flame Egg grants my teammate the ability the summon a Level 5 monster from their hand. If he can't, he'll take 500 points of damage."
"You're about to learn why nobody messes with us." Chills declared. "I summon Icebergdon(LV 5/1300/2100) in defense mode." A huge dino with an even larger chunk of ice appeared.
"Something is fishy about this." Lance thought.
Shark thought. "I smell a rat."
"Now for our big finale." Scorch stated. "Glare Level 5. Thanks to the power of this trap, you take 500 points of damage for every Level 5 monster on our field. We got two, so Shark will take 1000 life points of damage Shark(3000). That'll teach you traitor."
"I place two cards face down and end my turn," Shark declared.
(Lance 4000 & Shark 3000/Scorch 2400 & Chills 4000)
"Now, the fun really begins." Scorch drew. "First, I switch my face down monster to ATK mode. Here comes Flamesaurus(LV 4/1800/1200)." A black and red dino appeared. "When he's flipped, his level increases by one. I overlay my monsters to build the overlay network.
Xyz summon Number 61:Volcasaurus(R 5/O 2/2500/1000)." A large, bipedal black and red dino with spikes jutting out at various places appeared. "I detach one of Volcasaurus' overlay units to activate his ability.
He now destroys your Aero Shark, and you take damage equal to its ATK (Shark 1100)." He laughed. "Don't you know who we are Shark? No one betrays The Pack. Now, I'm using Volcasaurus' attack to destroy Thousand Blades."
"Not so fast." Shark interjected. "I activate Zeus' Breath putting a stop to your attack."
Lance gave Shark a thumbs up. "Thanks."
Shark simply nodded.
"You two may think yourselves safe, but you're just delaying the inevitable." Scorch stated. "I'll set two more cards."
Lance drew. "You played your Number, so it's only fitting I do the same. I summon Heroic Challenger-Clasp Sword(LV 1/300/100)." A warrior in silver armor and with a sword over his left arm appeared. "I then activate two copies of the trap Copy Knight.
This duplicates a Level four or below monster only their ATK and DEF are zero. That's fine because I only need the levels. I now overlay my monsters to Xyz summon Number 54: Lion Heart(R 1/O 3/100/100)." A mighty humanoid lion appeared.
Shark took note of the monster. "So, Lance has Numbers as well."
"Oh, so there are more Numbers out there." Chills commented. "Scorch think we should relieve the kid of his?"
"You kidding?" Scorch chuckled. "That monster is weak. We don't have a need for it."
"I assure you that Lion Heart is one powerful monster, but his power can wait until I've summoned another. I activate Thousand Blades ability. By discarding a Heroic Challenger from my hand, I can special summon another Heroic Challenger.
Who better to summon than another Heroic Challenger-Thousand Blades(LV 4/1300/1100). Now I construct the overlay network once more with the three level four monster on my field to Xyz summon Number 86: Heroic Champion – Rhongomyniad(/R 4/O 3/3000/3000)."
The white and gold warrior with a lance appeared. "His effects are based on his overlay units. With a total of three, his ATK and Def become 3000. In addition, he can't be destroyed by battle or card effect."
"Now that is a Number worth using my face down on." Chills declared. "I activate Avalanche which prevents your monster from attacking and makes him lose 500 ATK." Number 86: Heroic Champion – Rhongomyniad(R 4/O 3/2500/3000 effect)."
"That's inconvenient; however, you picked the wrong Number." Lance declared with a smile. "Lion Heart attack Volcasaurus."
"Seems as though the Sentai Ranger wants to lose." Scorch stated.
"You couldn't be further from the truth." Lance declared. "I detach an overlay unit from Number 54: Lion Heart(R 1/O 2/100/100). By doing that, my opponent takes all battle damage I'd have taken."
"What!?" Scorch and Chills exclaimed together.
"I activate Volcanic Ash allowing me to place Chills' Pompadour in DEF mode." Scorch exclaimed before the damage was dealt (Scorch 0).
"I'll finish by setting one card." Lance declared. "Since this is the end phase, Number 86 loses an overlay unit which means he is now affected by card effects."
Scorch was laid out on his back-leaving Chills as the last one standing. "You." He angrily glared at Lance. "No one messes with Scorch and gets away with it!" He drew. "Thanks to Scorch, I can activate the power of Ice Cave.
This spell increases the level of a defense monster by one giving me the two monsters to build the overlay network. I Xyz summon Number 19:Freezadon(R 4/O 2/2000/2500)." A large, ice blue dino appeared.
"I'll then use Monster Reborn to special summon Number 61:Volcasarus(R 4/O 0/2500/200) from Scorch's grave." Chills started to glow with energy as the number 61 appeared on his arm. "I activate Overlay Capture. This spell allows me to take every overlay unit from Lion Heart."
Number 54: Lion Heart(R 1/O 0/100/100). "I'm then able to make this spell card an overlay unit for Number 61:Volcasarus(R 4/O 1/2500/200). I'm going to detach that unit to use 61's effect and destroy Number 86." Number 61:Volcasarus(R 4/O 0/2500/200)
"I activate my face down Life Regeneration." Shark countered. "This trap takes any effect damage and turns it into life points for the affected (Lance 5700)."
Chills grit his teeth. "Then, Freezadon will destroy Lion Heart."
"I activate Battleguard Howling." Lance countered. "If an opponent's monster declares an attack, I can deal them damage equal to the attacking monster's ATK (Chills 2000). On top of that, the attacking monster is returned to the hand." Lance declared.
"Volcasaurus will destroy Lion Heart (Lance 3300)." Chills declared. "I'll end my turn."
Shark drew. "I summon Double Shark(LV 4/1200/1600) and outfit him with Aqua Jet increasing his ATK by 1000." Double Shark(LV 4/2200/1600 effect) "I then add the spell Deep Sea Attack allowing my monster to ATK you directly ending this duel (Chills 0)."
(Lance 3300 & Shark 3000/Scorch & Chills 0 each)
Both numbers floated up before entering Lance's pendent. Once they were his, the Heroic user pressed his left thumb to his right palm while the gang members were shocked their leaders lost.
"No way."
"They beat Scorch and Chills."
"We need to get out of here."
"Quick, rush them."
Before they could move, the doors to the arcade opened and the police streamed in.
Crow entered last. "You aren't going anywhere gentlemen."
Shark looked back at the police officers before raising an eyebrow at Lance. He merely nodded affirming that this was his doing. Scorch and Chills sat up.
"We're caught." Chills stated.
"This isn't over." Scorch growled at Lance and Shark. "I swear we'll get you both back for this."
Crow approached them as his men apprehended them. "On top of the theft, assault, and drug possession, it appears I can add a threat charge to your rap sheets." He crossed his arms. "You and your men will be going away for quite some time."
Safer Streets, Some Time Later…
Lance stood with Shark before his motorcycle. "Thanks Shark."
Shark gave a small smile. "I was in the neighborhood and knew an idiot just stupid enough to take on some gang members."
Lance chuckled. "If I'm an idiot, what does that make you?"
"Smarter than you." Shark held out a fist. "See you around Lance."
Lance smiled and bumped the fist. "Yeah, see you around."
Shark rode off as the Heroic duelist walked back to his other friends. "I'm grateful you all came out here to help."
"You kidding." Yuma put an arm around him in a friendly manner. "You and I have been through tougher situations than this."
"Of course, I came." Tori stated. "Who else would look out for you idiots."
Nelson smiled. "What are friends for."
"As class representative, it'd look bad for two students to disappear." Caswell held up a finger. "It's only natural I'd help."
Shane nodded in agreement. "I owe you Master Hogan, so it was my honor to help."
Crow approached them. "You did a good thing tonight kids. We've already secured enough evidence to put not only the Pack away for a long time, but several smaller gangs. Because of your actions, this part of Heartland can start to recover."
Lance nodded. "Glad to hear it dad."
Crow smiled. "Now, I need to stay here and oversee things, but some of my cops have been ordered to take you kids home." He nodded across the street. "Have a good night."
The students loaded up and were taken home. In Yuma's case, he was dropped off a few blocks away. After all, it'd be hard to explain things to Kari without mentioning the fact that he'd been dueling.
Hogan Residence, Next Day…
Lance was glad that the weakened had come around because it was about time to kick back and relax. He was walking down the stairs when he heard someone knocking at the door. The Heroic user opened the door to find Tori standing on the front porch.
Lance frantically looked at the kitchen before leaning in close. "Tori what are you doing here? You know how my mother is."
Tori nodded. "I'm aware, but I need to ask your mother for something important."
Lance sighed. "Alright." He called back into the house. "Mom, Tori's at the door and she wants to speak with you."
He walked away from the doorway as his mother walked into the room smiling. "Tori. What can I help you with? Are you here to ask my permission to date Lance?" She laughed. "I already told you I have no problem with that. You two would make an adorable couple."
Tori slightly blushed from embarrassment while Lance smacked his forehead. "Mom! Tori and I are just friends. Also come on, I'm only in the first year of middle school. I have plenty of time to date, and I'm not even looking."
Zeera turned to him. "Lance, you know full well that middle school is not too early to find the love of your life." She nodded. "Just look at your father and me. We met in our first year of middle school and were married out of high school."
"I know mom." Lance rolled his eyes. "You tell the story often enough."
Tori decided to come back into the conversation by asking for what she wanted. "Mrs. Hogan I'm actually here to ask you to teach me how to Synchro Summon. Beyond that, I want you to teach me how to duel better."
Zeera's smile became enthusiastic. "How wonderful! I've always wanted to teach someone of the new generation how to Synchro summon. I taught Lance, but he was just such a quick study that I didn't get the full effect."
She put an arm around Tori and led her outside while Lance decided to follow. "I'm so glad the newer generation is showing an interest in Synchro summoning; however, I can't agree to teach you until we duel. I got to see what you're made of."
Tori nodded. "I'm ready to duel now."
"Wonderful." Zeera smiled. "Let's get started."
They both moved to stand across from one another.
D-pad go
Duel Gazer on
Augmented vision link established
(Tori 4000/Zeera 4000)
"You can go first Tori." Zeera called out. "Not to worry for I won't use my real deck."
Tori nodded. "I activate Card Destruction forcing us to discard or hands. We then draw a new hand equal to the number of cards we discarded. One of the cards I sent was Gusto Griffon meaning I can special summon a monster from my hand.
I choose Gusto Thunbolt(LV 4/1500/1200)." A green wolf with electricity surging around itself appeared. "I'll then normal summon Caam, Serenity of Gusto(LV 4/1700/1100)." A woman with long green hair appeared.
"I build the overlay network to Xyz summon Daigusto Emeral(R 4/O 2/1800/800)." A large, green machine appeared. "I detach one overlay unit allowing me to shuffle three monsters from my grave into my deck and draw a card. I'll set one card."
"It's my turn then." Zeera stated. "I summon Marauding Captain(LV 3/1200/400)." The blond-haired warrior with silver armor and two blades appeared. "When he's summoned, I can special summon a level four or lower warrior from my hand."
"I choose Tune Warrior(LV 3/1600/200)." A warrior decked out in futuristic red armor appeared. "I use Tune Warrior to tune Marauding Captain and Synchro for 6. Synchro Summon Legendary Knight Timaeus(LV 6/2400/1400)."
A warrior decked out in teal armor and with a scar over his eye appeared.
"I activate Spiritual Wind Art-Miyabi. This trap allows to me to tribute Daigusto Emeral and place your monster at the bottom of your deck. In this case, the extra deck." Tori declared.
"Nice move Tori." Zeera complimented. "I'll set one card."
Tori drew. "I summon Pilica, Descendent of Gusto(LV 3/1000/1500)." A girl with green hair in a ponytail appeared. "When she's summoned, I can special summon a monster from my grave. I choose Gusto Griffon(LV 2/800/300)." A small, green griffon in armor appeared.
I then activate Level Consensus allowing me to declare a level from 1 to 4 and make all monsters I control that level. I declare two before overlaying my monsters. Xyz summon Sky Cavalry Centaurea(R 2/O 2/2000/0)." A winged centaur in armor appeared. "I end my turn."
"Not bad at all Tori." Zeera drew. "I activate Pot of Greed allowing me to draw two cards. I'll follow up with Double Summon allowing me to conduct two normal summons this turn. The first will be used to summon Debris Dragon(LV 4/1000/2000)."
The small white dragon appeared. "The second will be used to summon Masked Dragon(LV 3/1400/1100)." The red and beige dragon appeared. "I tune Masked dragon with Debris Dragon to Synchro for 7. Synchro summon Clear Wing Synchro Dragon(LV 7/2500/2000)."
The white, blue, and green dragon appeared. "Then I activate The Claw of Hermos on the White Horned Dragon in my hand to summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon Sword(LV 7/2400/2000)." A Red-Eyes appeared. "I equip it to my Clear Wing Synchro Dragon.
This grants him an added 1000 ATK and 500 DEF for every dragon on the field or in the grave. I have Clear Wing on the field as well as Masked Dragon and Debris Dragon in the grave. Three dragons means 3000 ATK and 1500 DEF." Clear Wing Synchro Dragon(LV 7/5500/3500)
Tori stared at the dragon in shock. "5500 ATK!"
"That's not all." Zeera declared. "I activate Shadow Spell binding your monster and dropping his ATK by 700." Cavalry Centaurea(R 2/O 2/1300/0 effect) "Now Clear Wing end this by attack Centaurea (Tori 0/Zeera 4000)." Zeera declared.
"That wasn't even her tournament deck, yet she didn't lose a single life point." Lance thought.
Zeera walked forward and offered the girl a hand. "You pass Tori."
Tori took the hand allowing herself to be helped up. "What do you mean? I didn't manage to damage you once."
Zeera smiled. "That wasn't the point. I want a student who keeps dueling no matter how great the odds, and you did just that. We'll start working on Synchro summoning tomorrow."
Lance slipped back inside deciding it was better to get out of there before his mother started on the whole dating thing again.
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Guard0077:Remember, there's a Shay in this universe, and he's working with Kite. That means Yuma and Lance are about to either face Galaxy or Raidraptor, respectively.