Crow: 3400 LP

Greiger: 3100 LP

Crow's field: Blackwing - Mistral the Silver Shield, Blackwing - Bora the Spear

Greiger's field: Summon Reactor SK, Trap Reactor Y FI

Greiger: It's my turn, and this is gonna be the last turn I need.

Crow SPC: 3

Greiger SPC: 3

Greiger: And now I summon Spell Reactor RE to my field in attack mode.

Level 3/Dark/Machine

ATK 1200/DEF 900

Greiger: And with him out, I can now activate the effect of my Summon Reactor SK. By sending my 3 monsters to my graveyard, I can summon my favorite monster.

Alex: Crow is in trouble now.

Greiger: I'm glad you remember my Flying Fortress SKY FIRE Alex. Although I don't think your friend will have as easy a time at beating it as you did.

Level 8/Wind/Machine

ATK 3000/DEF 2500

Crow: That's not a monster, that's World War 4!

Greiger: If you think he's scary now, just wait 'til his special ability kicks in. By discarding one card, I can destroy any card on your field, like your Silver Shield.

Crow could only watch as his monster was blasted into oblivion.

Greiger: And now for his attack. Hit Bora the Spear with Missile Barrage!

Sky Fire launched a volley of missiles at Crow's monster, but a barrier appeared between Crow and the shockwave from the attack.

Crow: Due to Mistral's special ability, when he's destroyed, the next time I'm supposed to take battle damage, I don't.

Alex: Looks like Crow outplayed Greiger on that one.

Greiger: You've just prolonged your suffering. Now which one of your little birds is going to swoop in and save you?

Crow: I wish I knew that myself. His Sky Fire is looking unstoppable. Not only can he destroy any of my cards during his turn, but if I summon or set a card, he can destroy it and deal me 800 points of damage. If I wanna win, I'd better do it fast, which means it all comes down to this draw. Here we go!

Greiger SPC: 4

Crow SPC: 4

Crow: Another Blackwing. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but maybe my deck's trying to tell me something. Wait, that's it! If I can't stop Sky Fire's effect, maybe I can use it to my advantage like Alex did. I summon Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor in defense mode.

Level 1/Dark/Winged Beast

ATK 800/DEF 0

Alex: Crow you trickster.

Greiger: What a waste, I was hoping to destroy something of value this turn, but your monster is about as threatening as a rubber duck. And I can't wait to hear the squeak it makes when Sky Fire takes it out and your life points.

Sky Fire hovered above Crow and dropped bombshells on his monster, sending him flying from the blast and almost knocking him off the track.

Crow: 2600 LP

Crow: Now that was a close one.

Yusei: And if it gets any closer, I'm afraid Crow might not be around for a victory lap.

Crow: You ready to take this duel up a notch?

Greiger: I am, but your field's running on empty.

Crow: Well I'm about to fill 'er up Greiger.

Greiger: What?

Crow: I activate Vayu's special ability. You see, Vayu can't be used for a synchro summon when he's on the field, but if he's in my graveyard, I can banish him and another monster from my graveyard from the game in order to synchro summon.

Greiger: A synchro summon from the graveyard?!

Crow: That's right. And I tune Vayu with the Elphin the Raven that's in my grave in order to synchro summon Blackwing - Armor Master!

Level 7/Dark/Winged Beast

ATK 2500/DEF 1500

Crow: And since there's a Blackwing on my field, I can special summon Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind from my hand.

Level 3/Dark/Winged Beast

ATK 1300/DEF 400

Greiger: You got two monsters for the price of nothing. Perhaps I did underestimate your little birds, but you gotta realize this duel isn't about believing in your deck, it's what I call a numbers game. And after taking a look at your monsters' attack points, I can see your strategy is for the birds.

Crow: We'll see about that. Blackwing - Armor Master, attack Flying Fortress SKY FIRE!

Greiger: Is this some sort of joke? Your feathered freak doesn't stand a chance against my monster.

Crow: I wonder about that. Attack with Black Hurricane!

Armor Master rushed Sky Fire and became wrapped in a cyclone before he crashed into Greiger's monster. But when the wind faded, Armor Master was just fine.

Greiger: Impossible! Your monster should've been destroyed!

Crow: Hasn't anyone ever told you that life's full of disappointments Greiger? Due to Armor Master's special ability, he can't be destroyed by battle, and I take no damage when he does battle.

Greiger: Then why attack in the first place and waste a move?

Crow: I wouldn't say it was a waste.

Armor Master pulled his fist back, revealing a large black spike embedded in Greiger's monster.

Greiger: Why is there a spike in my monster?

Crow: That's Armor Master's other special ability. When he attacked your monster, he left a wedge counter on it, and by removing that counter, your monster's attack and defense are stuck at 0 for the turn.

SKY FIRE: ATK 3000-0/DEF 2500-0

Greiger: My Sky Fire!

Crow: And why don't I have Gale take advantage of the situation and attack?

His monster sent a powerful gust of wind at Greiger's monster, making it explode and causing Greiger to spin out of control and crash.

Yusei: Greiger!

Crow: You were right Yusei. I'm no better than a Dark Signer if I duel with hate in my heart.

Alex: Have I been dueling with nothing but hatred since I lost my parents? How long until I end up like Greiger?

Yusei: I'm glad to see you being yourself again, now let's-

They heard the sound of Greiger's duel runner behind them. They looked back to see Greiger driving out of the debris.

Crow: Talk about counting your chickens before they hatch.

Greiger: You scratched my paint job Crow! You'll pay for that!

Alex: All that and a scratched paint job is his only concern?

Greiger: 1800 LP

Greiger SPC: 3

Crow: I place one card face-down and end my turn, now let's see what you've got.

Greiger: Oh you'll do more than see it. Don't forget that this shadow duel's full contact. Just watch this!

Crow SPC: 5

Greiger SPC: 4

Greiger: Because of your attack, my field is completely empty, which means I can summon Dark Tuner Doom Submarine from my graveyard.

Level 9/Dark/Machine

ATK 0/DEF 300

Crow: Nice move, but I think your submarine's attack points got deep-sixed on the way up.

Greiger: Then it's a good thing it won't be alone for long. I summon Darksea Rescue in attack mode.

Level 1/Dark/Machine

ATK & DEF 0

Greiger: And now I dark tune my Dark Tuner Doom Submarine and my Darksea Rescue in order to synchro summon Dark Flattop!

Level -8/Dark/Machine

ATK 0/DEF 3000

Yuawi: Crow'll never sink that thing!

Crow: Well, looks like this duel's just starting to get interesting, I can't wait to see what happens next.

Alex: Something tells me we don't wanna know.

Hey everyone. I have a big announcement. I've officially finished writing this fanfiction. I was able to sit down with the computer for a couple days without any interruptions and I was able to finish it. I'm still going to space out my uploads a little bit so I have time to work on my upcoming fanfics, which will be uploaded here. I just want to thank you all for your continued support, and I'll see you all later.