Before this chapter begins, I want to get something out of the way. The new method is Link Summoning; however, since it is going up against older summoning methods, I have decided to keep the placements in the old format. No Extra Deck monster zone and Pendulums off to the side. I hope you enjoy.
Museum Hallway: Yuma & Shay vs Quinton and Quatro
Tori stood by as the four duelists faced off.
D-pad go
Duel Gazer on
Augmented vision link established
(Yuma & Shay 4000 each/Quinton & Quatro 4000 each)
Quinton was just about ready to start when he noticed the presence of two, transparent people that no one else seemed to be able to notice. Of course, this wasn't an uncommon thing for him. Far from it.
The first figure was another Quinton while the second looked a lot like Yuto. This look alike was a teenage boy with blue eyes, and dual-colored, short, and spiky white & blue hair. He was wearing a crimson, no sleeved shirt underneath a blue and white trench coat with blue jeans.
"Are you really going to duel Ryoken?" The Yuto look alike asked. "What about…"
"He's well aware of his deficiencies." Quinton replied. "The fact that my own deck turned gray while his deck, much like the one you claimed to have, still works is a perplexing mystery, but that hardly matters in the face of what he must do."
"He's right Yuven." Ryoken thought to his, technically unwanted, constant companions. "I've used every excuse to avoid dueling, but Vetrix's patience has run thin. If I don't duel now, his questions will be far greater. It'll be easier to use my deck and come up with an excuse.
Playmaker made it apparent that this mission, one only I could do, was crucial. On top of that, our promise to Quinton was to play this part despite my disgust with your father's way of doing things. Also, how many times do I have to tell you to call me Revolver?"
"I am grateful for all you've done Ryoken. Both of you. Dr. Faker must pay for all he has done" Quinton stated genuinely while ignoring the part about his assumed identity. "Please, continue to honor my request a little longer."
"Against my better judgement, and because I have faith in Playmaker, I will continue to hold the façade we have crafted." Ryoken thought.
Yuven looked at Yuma and Shay before sighing. "I still don't like what we've been doing nor what Vetrix has in mind; however, I believe in Ryoken, Yusaku, and Sam. If the worst case comes to pass, I think they can protect this dimension."
While this little conversation was going on, the others in this duel were talking with one another. Due to the time Ryoken has spent with his 'guests' he was able to roughly pay attention to what was happening.
Quatro laughed. "You two will soon be humiliated like my other fans."
Shay firmly declared, "You're delusional if you think I'm any fan of yours. My goal here is to defeat you and get my siblings back. From what I gather…" He glanced at Quinton before focusing in Quatro. "…your whole family are second rate duelist, so this shouldn't take long."
"Big words Shay, but I'm not the weak duelist you seem to think." Quatro showed his left arm. "I could best you two with this arm tied behind my back."
Yuma glared at him. "Why don't you give your mouth a rest."
Astral floated down to his side. "Do not allow him to get under your skin. That is Quatro's strategy."
Yuma nodded. "I know. If we lose our cool, they win."
"Shay seems confident; however, if they're in trouble, I'll jump in to help." Tori thought determined. "I'm not the weak girl I once was. I'm a duelist to."
"Now that your banter is out of the way brother, I will take the first turn." 'Quinton stated leaving no room for argument.
Quatro scoffed. "Fine. Take your turn Quinton." He smirked. "If you even remember how to duel after all this time."
"I believe the people I defeated would beg to differ." Quinton naturally dueled his opponents where others couldn't see, so while there were rumors of something called a Link monster, no one could really say for certain. "Quatro, do take this as a note to our conversation in the hotel."
"Someone's in a cocky mood." Quatro stated.
Quinton ignored him as he drew. "First, I activate Unrestricted Effect: Link which will ensure my monster's effects can activate without the requirement of a Link Monster."
"Link Monster?" Yuma questioned. "What is that?"
"Is it another monster, like pendulums?" Astral questioned.
Shay stared at Quinton while Quatro did the same. "Quinton?"
"Patience brother for you have not seen anything yet." Quinton stated. "I activate the field spell Boot Sector Launch." The hallway became like the inside of a futuristic computer. "This field grants a few useful effects.
For instance, my Rokket monsters gain 300 ATK/DEF, I can special summon two Rokket monsters from my hand in defense position, and a third effect that I shall save for later. Now, I will use Boot Sector Launch's second effect.
Special summon Metalrokket Dragon(LV 4/2000/1700 effect) and Silverrokket Dragon(LV 4/2200/400 effect)." A Cybernetic dragon with blue parts appeared followed by a cybernetic silver dragon.
Yuma took a steep back as he realized the many ways this move could be used. "What's he going to do. Special summon like Kite, Xyz, or is he just packing his field."
"I do not think any of those Yuma." Astral stated. "Considering what he's done so far, I believe we are about to see Link Summoning firsthand."
Quinton held out his arm. "Appear circuit which leads to the future. Arrowheads confirmed. The condition is at least 2 Dark Dragon Monsters. I set Silverrokket Dragon and Metalrokket Dragon in the Link Markers. Link Summon Dillingerous Dragon(ATK 1600/Link 2)."
Shay, Quatro, Yuma, and Tori were all shocked by what just happened.
"No way, he combined his monsters without a fusion or tuner." Tori stated. "While his monsters were the same level, what he said was completely different, so that can't be an Xyz summon."
Quatro looked at his brother. "Quinton, what is that monster!?"
Quinton closed his eyes before opening them. "That is none of your concern Quatro. Let's just say I have come across a greater power than you could comprehend and leave it at that." He looked at his opponents. "On that note, I set one card."
Shay stared at the monster before looking at Quinton. "Those dragons… A Link monster… I've never seen any of those cards he's played, and this deck is functioning differently from what I remember Quinton playing. Regardless, I will not fail my siblings."
The Raidraptor drew. "I summon Raidraptor-Stinging Lanius(LV 4/100/100)." A small, gold and dark blue armored raptor appeared. "I then activate Raidraptor-Pain Lanius(LV 4/100/100 effect) from my hand (Shay 3900)."
A completely, green armored, small raptor appeared. "I can special summon him to the field by choosing a monster I control and taking damage equal to whichever stat, ATK or DEF, is the lowest of a monster I control.
Their levels become the same. With these two monsters, I build the overlay network to Xyz summon Raidraptor-Force Strix(R 4/O 2/100/2000)." A brown raptor with blue machinery all over appeared.
"By detaching one overlay unit, I can add a Level 4 Dark Winged-Beast from my deck to my hand. I then activate Rank-Up-Magic Revolution Force allowing me to construct the overlay network with Force Strix and Xyz summon a monster one rank higher.
Come forth Raid Raptor-Stranger Falcon(R 5/O 3/2000/2000)." A purple and yellow machine raptor appeared. "Since this card has an Xyz monster as a material, I can detach an overlay unit and destroy a monster on your field. You then take damage equal to half their original ATK."
"I will stop you right their Shay." Quinton declared. "I activate my face down Parallel Port Armor and use it on my Dillingerous Dragon. From this point onward you can't target him with card effects, and he can't be destroyed in battle."
Shay grit his teeth. "Very well, I'll set two cards."
"With the ending of your turn, my dragon's effect activates." Quinton declared. "If my opponent's attack position monster didn't attack on their turn, I can destroy one of their monsters. My opponent is then dealt damage equal to the destroyed monster's ATK. Your Stranger Falcon is the only target (Shay 1900)."
Yuma and Tori were shocked.
"No way, Quinton managed to not only stop Shay's effect but ended up using the same tactic back at him." Tori stated.
"That white haired duelist, Quinton, is not one to underestimate Yuma." Astral warned.
"I know." Yuma drew and smiled. "Alright, you're not the only one who can deal damage without attacking Quinton. I summon Goblindbergh(LV 4/1400/0)." A green goblin in a red plane appeared carrying a box.
"I activate his ability to special summon Gogogo Golem(LV 4/1800/1500)." The green and blue golem appeared. "Now I build the overlay network with my LV 4 Goblindbergh and Golem to Xyz summon Gagaga Cowboy(R 4/O 2/1500/2400) in defense mode."
A cowboy with twin pistols appeared kneeling before Yuma. "This monster has a different effect depending on his position. Since he's in defense mode, once per turn I can detach an overlay unit to deal 800 life points to my opponent. I'll target Quinton (Quinton 3200)."
Astral nodded approvingly. "A good opening move Yuma."
Quinton said, "You've activated a card in my hand. Since I took effect damage, I can special summon Speedburst Dragon(LV 6/2400/600)." A huge, yellow machine dragon with green guns on his shoulder appeared. "Now you take damage equal to the damage I took (Yuma 3200) and I gain life points equal to half the damage dealt (Quinton 3600)."
"No way!" Yuma exclaimed in shock. "He even had a way to counter effect damage." He looked at his hand. "I set one card."
Quatro stared at Quinton before looking at his opponents. "Alright, enough of this. I don't know where he's gotten these cards, but Quinton isn't a better duelist than I." He drew. "Alright kiddies, my brother has warmed you up, but it's time for my brand of fan service."
"I summon Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty(LV 4/0/100)." A red puppet appeared. "His ability allows me to special summon a Gimmick puppet from my hand. I choose Gimmick Puppet Egg Head(LV 4/1600/1200)."
A red egg with long metal limbs and green hair appeared. "By discarding one Gimmick Puppet, my Egg Head can deal 800 life points. Those life points will be taken away from Yuma (Yuma 2400). Do not think this is where my turn ends. I activate Level Lifter.
By discarding one monster, I raise the level of the monsters on the field to level of the monster discarded. I discarded the level 8 Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll giving me two level 8 monsters to overlay."
"Here it comes Yuma." Astral stated.
Yuma nodded.
"I build the overlay network with my level 8 Egg Head and Humpty Dumpty. Xyz summon Number 15: Gimmick puppet Giant Grinder(R 8/O 2/1500/2500)." A huge, black puppet on a throne appeared.
Tori gulped. "That the same monster that Quatro used to take Caswell down."
"I now activate my giant's special ability. By detaching one overlay unit, I can destroy a special summoned monster on your field. If it's an Xyz monster, like Gagaga Cowboy, you take damage equal to his original ATK." Quatro continued.
"Nice try Quatro, but I'm aware of what your monster can do. That's why one of my set cards was Xyz Reflect. When an Xyz monster is targeted by a monster, spell, or trap effect, I can negate that effect, destroy the card, and deal 800 life points to my opponent (Quatro 3200)."
"Way to go Yuma!" Tori shouted.
Shay looked at him. "It was a very simple, yet effective move."
Quatro began to chuckle. "To think this boy would destroy my monster on the first turn and deal me damage. Looks like you want me to spoil you even though I never intended to do this sp earlier into our little game.
I activate the effect of Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll(LV 8/0/0), which I set to activate Level Lifter by banishing a Gimmick Puppet in my grave, I can special summon her." A female puppet with long blond hair and pink dress appeared.
"Why settle for one when I can activate Inferno Reckless Summon to summon two more Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll(LV 8/0/0)x2 from my deck in defense mode." He smiled and showed his crest.
"Now I overlay two Dreary Dolls to Xyz Summon Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings(R 8/3000/2000)." A black puppet with green hair, wings, and a blade appeared. "By detaching one overlay unit, I can grant every monster, but this one, a string counter."
"If I were you, I wouldn't do that brother." Quinton stated. "It will make no difference as my turn is next."
Quatro scoffed and continued. "Those with counters are destroyed during my opponent's next end phase, and my opponent takes damage equal to the number of monsters destroyed x 500. My brother's dragon is protected by his trap meaning your cowboy is the only one effected."
Shay: 1900
Yuma: 2400
Quinton: 3600
Quatro: 3200
Shay grit his teeth. "Is this your doing Quinton?" He looked at one of his former teachers. "Your deck and Quatro's are perfect for a tag duel where no one can attack on the first turn."
Yuma and Tori looked from Shay to Quinton and Quatro.
Quatro even went wide eyed as he looked at Quinton. "Is that true Quinton?"
Quinton replied. "It's strategy. I knew your deck compliments mine making for an easier duel." He sighed. "I had hoped Shay and Kite would be our opponent, so they could see how outmatched they are; however, Dos insisted we hold up here."
He drew. "Now it's my turn. Appear circuit which leads to the future. Arrowheads confirmed. The condition is at least 2 effect monsters. I set Dillingerous Dragon and Speedburst Dragon in the Link Markers.
Link Summon Plasma Core Link Dragon(ATK 2500/Link 3)." A dragon that looked a lot like Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Starving Venom Fusion Dragon, and Clear Wing Synchro Dragon appeared on Quinton's field except it was white and blue.
"When this monster is Link Summoned, just summoned due to my spell, I can banish a monster on my opponent's field. Gagaga Cowboy is the only target leaving you two with so few cards to protect you."
"This isn't good." Tori thought. "I should have jumped in before Quinton started his turn."
Shay and Yuma stared at the dragon.
Quinton was far from done. "I now normal summon Shelrokket Dragon(LV 2/1400/2300 field spell)." A gold armored dragon appeared. "Appear once again circuit which leads to the future. Arrowheads confirmed.
The condition is at least 3 effect monsters. I set Plasma Core Dragon and Shelrokket Dragon in the Link Markers. Link Summon Borrel Core Link Dragon(ATK 3000/Link 4)." A slightly bulkier, dark red and blue version of Plasma Core appeared.
Everyone was stunned.
"Hold on!" Yuma shouted. "You just said that monster took at least 3 effect monsters, yet you only used two."
"Wrong." Quinton stated. "A Link monster comes with a rating. It is the number of monsters used to create it, and how many monster's they equate. Plasma Core counted for 3 monsters total meaning I only needed one more.
When he is summoned, I can special summon any of my opponent's banished monsters. The only one is Gagaga Cowboy(R 4/O 0/1500/2400) in attack mode. I'll then banish Plasma Core from my own grave to activate another of its effects. Thanks to him, I can special summon Speedburst Dragon(LV 6/2400/600) back to my field."
"He just summoned three high level or cost monsters in one turn!" Tori shouted.
"He even had a combo in place to steal almost any monster." Astral stated in shock.
Yuma looked from his face down to Shay before focusing on the duel. "If it comes to it, use my face down and save yourself." Shay looked at him surprised. "One of us needs to stay in this duel for Hart and Lulu. You're their brother, so it should he you."
Shay looked at this opponent sighing. "Don't be stupid Tsukumo. The two of us will survive this turn. Use my card on the right to save yourself if it comes to it as well."
They both nodded to one another.
"So, they both have cards to protect themselves." Quinton thought. "Speed Burst Dragon will attack Yuma directly."
Yuma began to reach for his trap.
"Use the trap on my right now!" Shay shouted.
Yuma looked at Shay before nodding. "I activate Shay's trap on the right."
"Yuma activated Iron Resolve." Shay declared. "By cutting his life points in half, any damage done to him this turn will be reduced to 0 (Yuma 1200)."
Speedburst Dragon was met with a wall when it tried to attack Yuma.
"Very well, Plasma Core Dragon will attack Shay directly." Quinton declared.
Shay closed his eyes only to open them as Yuma shouted. "Shay, use it now!"
Shay nodded. "I activate Yuma's trap."
"He activates Xyz Reborn." Yuma declared. "Shay is now allowed to resurrect an Xyz monster from his grave and this trap becomes it's overlay unit."
Shay smirked at that. "I special summon Raidraptor-Force Strix(R 4/O 1/100/2000) in defense mode."
"Very well, then Plasma Core will just destroy him." Quinton declared.
"That activates my last face down, the Quick-Play Rank-Up-Magic Doom Double Force." Shay declared. "With this, I can target a Raidraptor Xyz monster that was destroyed by battle this turn, special summon him, and overlay him into an Xyz monster twice the rank.
So, I'll return Force Strix back to the field and rebuild the overlay network with him. Xyz summon Raidraptor-Satellite Canon Falcon(R 8/O 1/3000/2000)." A huge, white machine raptor appeared.
"Quinton, what is that?" Ryoken questioned.
"I have no idea where he got that Raidraptor." Quinton stated. "Be careful. If it's anything like his previous Raidraptors, it's effects will be something to watch out for."
"Very well." Quinton stated. "I set two cards face down."
"Then it is my move." Shay drew. "I'll start by activating Rank-Up-Magic Soul Shave Force. By cutting my life points in halve, I can special summon a Raidraptor Xyz monster from my grave and overlay it into a monster 2 ranks higher (Shay 950).
Come bark Raid Raptor-Stranger Falcon(R 5/O 0/2000/2000). Now I reconstruct the overlay network. Xyz summon Raidraptor-Arsenal Falcon(R 7/O 1/2500/2000)." A huge, black metal raptor appeared. "Why stop there when I've been given every tool needed to end this duel?
I activate Arsenal Falcon's effect. By detaching one overlay unit, I can special summon a level 4 or lower Raidraptor from my deck. I choose another Raidraptor-Stinging Lanius(LV 4/100/100).
I'll then normal summon Raidraptor-Vanishing Lanius(LV 4/1300/1600)." A green and blue machine raptor appeared. "Now, I overlay my two level four monsters to Xyz summon Raidraptor-Blade Burner Falcon(R 4/O 2/1000/1000)."
A silver and teal machine raptor appeared. "I then discard my last card, Rank-Up-Magic Raptor's Force, to rebuild the overlay network with Blade Burner. Xyz Summon Raidraptor-Revolution Falcon–Airraid(R 4/O 3/2000/3000).
A large, black machine raptor appeared. "His effect activates upon being summoned allowing me to target any monster you control, destroy it, and deal half its current ATK to you as damage. I'll destroy Gimmick Puppet of Strings meaning Quatro takes 1500 damage (Quatro 1700).
Now I detach one overlay unit from Sattlite Falcon allowing me to decrease a monster's ATK on the field by 800 for every Raidraptor in my grave. I'm targeting Borrel Core Link Dragon(ATK 0/Link 4)."
"I activate my first face down Tactical Exchanger. With this, I can target a monster I control, destroy it, and then special summon any Rokket monster from my grave or deck. Borrel Core Link Dragon is destroyed and Shelrokket Dragon(LV 2/1400/2300 effect) takes his place in defense monde."
"Very well, then I will just attack Shelrokket with Arsenal Falcon." Shay declared.
"I activate Mirror Force allowing me to destroy all attack position monsters my opponent controls." Quinton countered.
"Perfect." Shay smirked. "You fell right into my hands. Satellite Falcon may no longer be protected, but Arsenal and Airraid both have effects that activate upon being destroyed. That trap isn't the turn ender it usually is.
When Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon – Airraid is destroyed, I'm allowed to special summon Raidraptor-Revolution Falcon(R 4/O 1/2000/3000) and Airriaid becomes an overly unit for him."
A blue and black machine Raidraptor appeared. "When Arsenal Falcon is destroyed, I can special summon a Raid Raptor from my extra deck and make Arsenal an overlay for him. Come forth Raidraptor-Fiend Eagle(R 3/O 1/1000/0)."
A black and red eagle appeared. "By detaching one overlay unit from Fiend Eagle, I can destroy a monster my opponent controls. The owner then takes damage equal to that monster's original attack.
Say goodbye to Shellrokket Dragon (Quinton 2500). Now I will detach an overlay unit from Revolution Falcon allowing him to attack all monsters my opponent controls. In addition, when this monster attacks a special summoned monster, that monster's attack is zeroed out.
In other words, you're finished Quinton. Go Revolution Falcon destroy Gagaga Cowboy(R 4/O 0/0/2400) (Quinton 500). Now Fiend Eagle will attack you directly (Quinton 0). Quinton was knocked off his feet by the resulting attackThat's the end of my turn."
Tori and Yuma were stunned.
Even Astral was impressed. "I can see how Lance could have lost to Shay."
"Shay's deck is something else." Tori stated.
Yuma gulped. "Whoa, I don't know who's stronger. Kite or Shay."
Shay looked at Yuma. "It'll be all up to you Yuma." This snapped the boy out of his stupor. "Let Quatro go next now and take him down after."
Yuma nodded firmly and focused back on the duel.
"I see, you think I'm nothing but a joke." Quatro laughed maliciously. "Frankly, I'd have been fine going with the established order, but if you insist, I'll wipe you both out now!" He drew… the spell card Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force. "This card is useless!"
Quinton slowly got to his feet. "Quatro, Borrel Core Link Dragon from my grave. It's an avenue open to you just as their face downs were an avenue for them."
Quatro looked at his brother before looking into the graveyards and smirking. "I activate Quinton's Borrel Core Link Dragon from the grave. By banishing him, I can special summon any monster I want from my extra deck ignoring their summoning conditions.
Come forth Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo(R 8/O 0/3200/2300)." A machine, golden humanoid lion in a white toga appeared. "I then grant him an overlay unit by using any card in my grave."
"A third Number!" Yuma shouted in shock.
"A most impressive display from them both." Astral stated. "They are far from second rate duelist."
"That is not all." Quatro declared with a malicious smile. "You two are going to receive the purest form of fan service for everything you have done in this duel. I could win if I summon this monster a certain way, but you are really begging for me to spoil you.
So, I activate Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force. With this, I can rebuild the overlay network with Number 88 and Xyz summon Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo(R 9/O 2/3500/2500)." A golden lion on a black and purple sphere appeared.
"When Barian's Force is used, I can snatch all overlay units from every Xyz monster on the field, grant them to Disaster Leo, and for every unit lost, an Xyz monster loses 300 ATK. Fortunately for you, your Raidraptors are safe since you don't have any units.
The same cannot be said for your life points because I can detach one overlay unit from Disaster Leo, once per turn, to deal 1000 life points. I target Shay to defeat him and rid the field of those annoying birds (Shay 0)!"
Shay was knocked back by the damage as his monster went into his graveyard leaving Yuma as the last one standing.
Quatro said, "Yuma Tsukumo, you will be attacked next turn bringing you down to a handful of life points. Afterwards, once I end my turn, Disaster Leo automatically grants me the win without his units. In other words, this is your last turn, so please continue to suffer!"
Yuma heard that, but he was more concerned for Shay. "Shay, are you okay?"
Shay got to his feet panting as Photon Mode wore off. "I'll be fine. Just beat Quatro before it's too late." He looked at the ground. "Please, do it Yuma."
Yuma nodded. "Alright, I will." He looked at Quatro firmly. "Get ready Quatro because your plan for the next round is about to come crashing on down." He drew. "This looks like I have just what I need to win."
Astral looked at the hand and nodded. "You got this Yuma."
"Here I go. Since you control a monster, while I don't, I can special summon Dododo Buster(LV4/1900/800 effect) as a level 4 monster." A warrior in bulky yellow armor and wielding a mace appeared.
"I then normal summon Junk Synchron(LV 3/1300/500)." A small warrior decked out in orange rusted armor appeared. "Now, I will use my Junk Synchron to tune Dododo Buster and Synchro for 7. Synchro Summon Lightning Warrior(LV 7/2400/1200)."
A warrior decked out in silver armor appeared. "Next, I'm activating two spell cards Back-Up Rider and Magnum Shield. Back-Up Rider grants Lighting Warrior 1500 ATK while Magnum Shield, since he is in ATK mode, grants him another boost equal to his original DEF."
Lightning Warrior(LV 7/5100/1200 effects).
"We lost." Quinton stated not seeming to care either way.
Quatro grit his teeth angrily. "No, impossible! I am a champion that shouldn't ever lose!"
"I don't know who filled your head with that nonsense Quatro." Shay declared. "Sure, you may be able to stack up to people who are fooled by you, but we know the truth. The truth is that you were to arrogant. Now, take him down Yuma!"
"You got it Shay." Yuma declared. "Lightning Warrior attack Number C88. While your monster can't be destroyed in battle with monsters other than other Numbers, it doesn't prevent you from taking damage (Quatro 0).
Quatro was sent flying from the attack.
Shay: 0
Yuma: 1200
Quinton: 0
Quatro: 0
Winners: Shay & Yuma
Martin:I hope that in one of your chapters Lance and Rio might kiss each other
Quillion9000: It's coming...
Oddeyes chaos:Yes odd eyes has made his debut so aswsome
Quillion9000: I originally planned for him to come in later. Then I got some reviews about it... so even though he wasn't in dragon form, I'm glad you liked it. Maybe he'll make a brief cameo, in dragon form, for a scene coming up soon.