Previously, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V: Pendulum's Fifth Swing!
In an attempt to discover more about himself by investigating the nature of his "Supreme King" deck, Zarc goes to the Leo Duel School - only to discover Yuya meeting Shingo Sawatari, the son of Maiami City's Mayor.
Sawatari tricked Yuya into giving him his Stargazer and Timegazer Magicians, intent on making them on his own. Enticing him with his own Pendulum Cards, Zarc goads Sawatari into a Duel to take back Yuya's cards.
Yuya and Zarc quickly learned that Sawatari had taken Tatsuya, Ayu and Futoshi hostage to prevent Yuya from backing out. Initially having a bad start, Zarc managed to turn things around by unveiling the power of Synchro with the "Supreme King Servant Dragon Clear Wing."
However, just as Sawatari was to be defeated by Yuya, spurred on by Zarc, the arrogant duelist destroyed the tower in an attempt to make Yuya go over the time limit of his Turn. Zarc, enraged, attempted to end them using the Effect of Clear Wing, only to be stopped by Yuya.
In the end, Sawatari and his lackey were defeated with an overwhelming attack by "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon." Sawatari attempted to take the cards by force, only to be stopped by a mysterious boy known as Sora Shiunin, who wishes to study under Zarc and Yuya.
And so the Pendulum begins to swing once more.
A Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V Story:
"Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V: Pendulum's Fifth Swing"
Scale 03: Poisonous Encounter
Little more than two days had passed since the boy that was Sora Shiunin had enrolled, and already things had become rather...interesting. Shuzo was quite happy that the boy had enrolled, since it meant that he had a new member to add to his school while Gon was suspicious that he hung around Yuya and Zarc quite often. The former was already feeling irritated, especially given that the boy had also taken up residence at his house after winning over his mother with a misconception that she was his sister rather. Zarc honestly didn't mind, but he found him maybe a bit too clingy.
As they were quick to learn, though, Sora outright confessed he was interested in Pendulum Summoning as well. After seeing it performed spectacularly, he was utterly enthralled. Zarc likened the boy's behavior to an obsessed fanboy as he hogged Yuya constantly.
Suffice to say, You Show Duel School, ever since Zarc came to join, had become quite a bit more lively.
static.
fire.
destruction.
white noise buzzed in his ears as the sight played out before him. a city left in ruins, people clamoring to escape the destruction while some tried to stand against the beast. one by one, they all fell.
all except for the one standing atop a ruined tower, four glowing cards in hand.
the giant beast roared as their Duel continued on, and each time it felt only anger.
there was something else there as well. something hidden. buried beneath the rage and fury.
"w...bec...ne!"
the cards in their hand glowed, consuming everything in sight. for a brief moment, a face of sorrow could be found on their face, whispering faintly.
"Forgive me...Zarc."
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Zarc's eyes fluttered open, staring at the familiar ceiling of the guest room the Hiiragi Family graciously gave him. He softly closed his eyes as he sighed, bringing a hand up to his temples. "That dream again..." he murmured before he found himself sitting up, removing the covers from his body and getting ready for the day.
Ever since he first came to You Show with no memories other than his ability to duel, he had been having the same dream now. It was always so hard to make out - nothing but static overlaying with images he couldn't understand. The best he could make out was some gigantic monster destroying a city and any Duelist who tried to take it on. Someone stopped it, and in its death woes, the beast had shouted something unintelligible. He couldn't make it out, but whatever it was, it was still unsettling.
Just what was this dream? Was it actually a memory? But then, what was that gigantic creature? Why did he feel as if it were so familiar? And...who was that person who defeated it? Moreover, why were they asking him to forgive them? Had he done something?
In the end, Zarc could only sigh as he scratched his scalp, throwing on his shirt. He could think about this later. For now, he would have to brace himself for yet another dose of Sora Shiunin.
"This'll be fun." he said in exasperation, chuckling awkwardly. "Yet another exciting day at the You Show Duel School..."
At the airport, a woman clad in dark red clothes, hair stylized in velvet red curls and sharp and calculative eyes stepped out of the lobby, accompanied by two men in suits wearing sunglasses. Those that watched her leave could recognize her instantly. Her name was Himika Akaba - the Chairwoman of Leo Corporation and Principal of the Leo Duel School.
If there was anyone with ambition in the business world, it was her. From the day the Leo Corporation - and by extension LDS - she had done everything in her power to make it as successful as possible. And she had done that, and more. Assets, overseas exchanges, partnership deals...everything she had accomplished in her time as Chairwoman had bolstered the school's reputation and the company's success. Then again, such a thing was to be expected from the mother of the genius known as Reiji Akaba.
She had left months ago to seal the deal on a few business contracts. As a result, LDS' influence was now even more prominent. Of course, it would also bring out potential candidates across the globe for the project she and her children had been working on.
To Himiko's surprise, she found the girl - identified the other day by the young man as Ray Akaba - waiting for her at the car. "Ray?" she asked, not expecting her to be here. "What are you doing here?"
"What's it look like?" Ray said, smiling. "I came to see you, of course!"
Himiko rolled her eyes, but smiled nonetheless. "As free-spirited as ever, I see." she remarked before walking over, embracing her girl. "Have you gotten a bit bigger?"
"It has been a while." the young teen answered, turning to Nakajima, who stood on the other side of the car near the driver seat. "Nakajima."
The agent nodded. "Of course, ma'am."
The two Akaba relatives then entered the car. Soon after, the car roared to life and left the airport, making its way back to LDS headquarters.
"So, how was your time overseas?" Ray asked. "Uneventful, I assume?"
Himiko chuckled. "Not quite. A few interesting things happened." she answered. "Leo Duel School now has a prominent presence in over 74% overseas. It won't be long before other Duel Schools accept our contract and become apart of our curriculum. Of course, I also happened to ensure a few good deals for the company as well. That being said, I'm afraid the workers might receive a few complaints from their new partners as well."
"I see."
Himiko then decided to cut the small talk. All pretense of a good mood vanished as her eyes narrowed. "...so tell me, Ray. What's the real reason you came to greet me?"
Ray also lost her smile, her face becoming more serious. "There's been a new development." she told her mother. "Recently, a new Summoning Method was created - and unveiled to the world in the championship match between Strong Ishijima, the former Maiami Champion and Yuya Sakaki, son of Yusho Sakaki."
Himiko's eyes widened. "A new summoning method?" she inquired. "By that man's son?"
"Hai. Pendulum Summoning."
"Pendulum..." the Chairwoman murmured, repeating the words with odd fascination. "And it was created by this Yuya Sakaki...?"
Ray nodded. "Yes. Until recently, Yuya Sakaki, its creator, was the only known individual to possess access to this method. According to the research we've conducted through the Duels he has participated in, Pendulum Summoning requires 2 Pendulum Cards placed at the edges of the Duel Disk's hard-light board. These cards, while also Monsters, act as Spell Cards when set in the [Pendulum Zone] - that being the edges of the board. Each card has a set number called a Scale. The number of the Scale determines the power of the Monsters you can summon. The best example is with 2 Pendulum Cards with the Scales of 1 and 8. When they're set in the Pendulum Zone, you can summon monsters between Levels 2 and 7. Furthermore, it is possible to summon multiple monsters simultaneously. Also, these Pendulum Monsters, when destroyed, are sent to the Extra Deck rather than the Graveyard, allowing one to summon these cards again as many times as need be."
"I-Incredible..." Himiko muttered. To think that someone was capable of creating such a powerful Summoning Method. She then took notice to Ray's words at the beginning of her explanation. "Until recently? You mean...there is another?"
Ray's face adopted an unreadable expression - a rarity given that she usually wore her heart on her sleeve half the time. "Yes. A few weeks ago, the school that Yuya Sakaki attends, You Show Duel School, received a new student. Zarc. Estimated age, 17 years old."
"Estimated? You mean there are no records of him?"
"Yes. According to our reports, he suffers from amnesia. He was discovered in Maiami City Park by Yuya Sakaki and one other person, Yuzu Hiiragi, unconscious. How he ended up there is still under investigation."
Himiko frowned heavily. "This Zarc...is he...?"
"No." Ray stated firmly, something that surprised the woman. "He is not affiliated with Leo Akaba."
Himiko was unsure how to respond to her daughter's words. It was not often that she spoke so heatedly. However, given that, according to their reports, Zarc suffered amnesia, perhaps he and Ray shared some sort of history together?
In truth, Ray Akaba was not her daughter. Biologically speaking, no. But she was indeed a member of the Akaba Family. Her blood test had revealed that she was a daughter of Leo Akaba, her husband who vanished.
...what people were not aware of, however, was that the man didn't vanish. A part of her might have disagreed with her feelings, but it was small and fleeting. No, Leo didn't vanish. He had become the enemy of the people of Maiami City. Or rather, the people of the Standard Dimension.
What many were unaware of was that there were four dimensions - Standard, Synchro, Xyz and Fusion. The dimension they resided in was the Standard Dimension. While she did not know of the nature of Synchro, she was aware that the Xyz Dimension had been ravaged and under attack by an unknown force - that force being none other than the Fusion Dimension. Led by none other than her own husband, Leo Akaba. For some unexplainable reason, Leo Akaba had become their enemy, making his intentions clear - he wished to subjugate the four dimensions.
The reasons for why he was doing this, Himiko could care less. When she learned of his intentions, she acted as swiftly as possible. She used every available resource at her disposal to increase the potential of Duelists. In truth, Leo Duel School was more akin to that of a Duel Boot Camp to train Duelists to become soldiers for the coming conflict ahead. If the reports they received about Xyz were of any indication, then those of Fusion would show them no mercy.
At some point during this time, not long after Himiko discovered what her husband was attempting, she found a child outside the corporate building of the corporation HQ. The only things on her were those goggles and a deck. She remembered three things. One, her name was Ray Akaba. Two, her father was Leo Akaba. Three, there was someone she needed to save.
At first, Himiko didn't believe this girl until she saw the blood results. She was truly the daughter of her most hated enemy. Initially, she kept a close eye on her simply to understand whether or not she would be an enemy. As she quickly learned, however, Ray's skills were on par, if not greater, than her own son Reiji. Before long, she demonstrated herself as a competent Duelist worthy of becoming a Duel Soldier. With such skills, along with the clear sense of partnership and acceptance she earned from Reiji, she had no choice but to accept her as part of the family.
It was, of course, during her time raising the girl - initially with the purpose of molding her into the ultimate Dueling weapon - that she found herself growing attached to her. She was headstrong with the need to prove herself. To whom, Himiko wasn't certain. She never minced words and always made it clear whenever someone had done something displeasing to her. She practically wore her heart on her sleeve, and continued to walk forward without ever looking back.
Of course, in that time, Ray had never regained her lost memories. She didn't seem to be bothered by it, once remarking that she was content with the new memories she made with everyone.
Truly, she was an Akaba.
Naturally, however, Himiko wondered who her biological mother was. Regardless, her own personal feelings of the girl aside, she would be a good asset alongside Reira in the battles ahead.
For now, however...she was greatly interested in these two duelists, capable of utilizing this fabled "Pendulum Summoning."
Now came the question: how to take investigating this newfound Summoning method further?
"...let me get this straight." Zarc said, a look of disbelief spread across his face. "Sora somehow managed to convince your mother to stay at your house...and because of him mistaking her as your sister, he also managed to steal your breakfast?"
"I'm telling the truth here, man!" Yuya whined, flailing his arms about. "It's horrible! Ever since he came with us back to You Show after whupping Sawatari, he won't leave me alone! He's been bothering me nonstop! He even won over my own mother!"
Zarc quirked an eyebrow, not exactly sure if his friend was exaggerating as he crossed his arms. "By complimenting her looks?" he questioned. "No offense to your mother, Yuya, but she can't be that young looking."
Yuya, in response, pulled out his cell phone, opening it up and showing it Zarc. Displayed as his wallpaper was a family photo, given that an older male stood behind a young Yuya, smiling with a hand on his head. Remembering Gon's words to him, he identified the man as Yusho Sasaki. He wore a bright red jacket with gold tailings, complete with white gloves and a black tophat. A kind smile was clear across his face, chin marred with a sharp goatee. However, much to the teen's shock, a young woman stood next to Yusho, bearing yellow and orange hair with sapphire blue eyes. She wore a tight aqua green top with denim shorts, a wide grin on her lips and a hand on her hip.
"...THAT's your mother?!" Zarc shouted in shock. "No way! She looks way too young!"
The boy sighed. "Tell me about it." he said, taking his phone back. "All Sora had to do was mistake her for my sister, and that was all she wrote. Now, he practically lives with us!" He gave another groan, palming his forehead. "He keeps on pestering me about teaching him Pendulum. I mean, don't me wrong, any other day I might be happy to, but after what happened with Sawatari..."
Zarc cringed, knowing full well how Yuya felt. The look of hurt on his face as he watched that third-rate duelist use his cards was pretty terrible. Of course, remembering that duel hurt Zarc just as badly, remembering that, were it not for Yuya, he might have hurt Sawatari and Kakimoto pretty badly, if not worse. Shaking his head to disperse those thoughts, he gave a nod of understanding, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Well, on the plus side, at least you have a devoted fan."
"Yeah..." Yuya grumbled. "An annoying one."
The two then entered You Show Duel School. Not long afterwards, the ankle biter trio were immediately upon them with Yuzu trying to give them a lecture about the basics of dueling. Zarc couldn't help but smile at the sight. It never ceased to bring a fluttering warmth to his heart. He wasn't sure why he felt like it, despite seeing this sight for well over a week now. It never stopped, no matter how many days passed. This warm and fuzzy feeling. Part of him wondered if it was just happiness or something else. Perhaps being here helped remind him of why he chose to enroll - to bring smiles to the faces of the audience.
After his duel with Yuya against Sawatari, the latter and Yuzu had worked together to help ease him of his worries. Yuya and him worked to learn more about Pendulum Summoning - through the use of effects from Pendulum Cards, it was possible to perform Fusion, Synchro and Xyz summons. It had taken a bit of work to try and understand it more, though Yuya had more or less learned the basics of the newfound summon methods. Given that Zarc was apparently well-oriented in such summonings, he was capable of utilizing the aforementioned summoning methods rather well, thus able to give Yuya some pointers. Yuzu and him dueled in order to practice his own style of "Entertainment" Dueling. It served to ease his worries about his duel against Sawatari, but there was still that underlying sense of guilt.
Even now, he still remembered the duel he had with Yuya for the first time. The moment in which he had hoped his attack had harmed Yuya. And again in his duel with Sawatari. Despite everyone's assurances that what happened was natural, especially with what that piece of crap did, he still felt horrible. What if he suffered a repeat of that?
Did he really enjoy...hurting people? Was that how he dueled?
'Is it even possible for me...to Duel like Yuya can?' Zarc thought with some dismay, staring at his deck. 'Is the only Dueling I enjoy...hurting others?'
Surprisingly, a soft purr echoed in his ear. He looked around, but he found no one around him. He looked back at his cards and strangely felt a comforting presence blanketing him. It soothed his worries and banishing his more negative thoughts. As if it was encouraging him to try and achieve the dueling his friend was capable of.
This, of course, renewed his good mood and smiled. "Right. A stupid question."
"Zarc!" Yuya called. The teen looked up and found the ankle biter trio with the Dueltainer, all of whom had wide grins. "Come on! Let's get going!"
Grinning, Zarc nodded. "Mm!"
Reiji had grown splendidly in the short time Himiko had left for her business trip. There were a few minor changes, such as the sharpness in his features and the cool steel in his eyes much more refined. Beneath that, however, the fire that rested within was greater than ever. It was in no doubt related to their recent efforts in obtaining information about Leo and Academia and the upcoming Lancer Selection Test.
"Mother." Reiji greeted her passively, turning away from the console with a hint of a smile. "I heard from Ray that your trip went splendidly."
"Indeed. It should help finding new Lancers to be much more easier." she replied easily, taking a seat. Nakajima soon entered the office, carrying a tray with a pot and three cups. Setting it down on the table, he bowed and took his leave while the three Akabas took their respective cups of tea. "Ray's also informed me that Yusho Sakaki's son created a new Summoning Method." A small frown appeared on Himiko's face, recalling the information she looked up on the aforementioned boy. She wasn't impressed. "It's hard to believe that someone so average could have created something so powerful."
Her son adjusted his glasses, not showing any reaction to the slight bias. "Perhaps, but if the recent progress in his duels with the other user of Pendulum is of any indication, there is much more to him that meets the eye." he stated.
"On the subject of this Zarc boy...what do we know about him?"
"At best, only the bare minimal. He appeared suddenly in Maiami City Park and was found by Yuya Sakaki and Yuzu Hiiragi. Shortly after a Duel with him, he joined You Show Duel School. To what we have gathered, he has no memories of his past, making him an enigma. We have no information on him whatsoever other than that." A pause. "We also looked into the possibility he is from another Dimension, but we found no energy sources or signs of entry other than the one recorded six days prior to Zarc's appearance. We've already identified the source of the phenomenon, and so far, we've confirmed that there is no connection between them."
Himiko's eyes narrowed. "A spy from Academia?"
Reiji nodded. He turned to his computer, one hand flying across the keyboard. After a second or two, he turned it so that Himiko could look at the information. To her mild surprise, it showed a young boy with bright aqua blue hair and green eyes, a wide smile plastered across his face and a lolipop in his mouth. At best, he looked like a pure and innocent child. Himiko, however, saw something else hidden behind such an otherwise peaceful face.
She saw a demented ferocious soul, eyes sharpened like a warrior.
"Sora Shiunin. Age 13. According to our systems, he is from Osaka's Private Dueling Institute. However, after a thorough check, we discovered that the documents were forged. He was listed as a dueling candidate for the Amateur Fusion Course at LDS, but never showed." Reiji's eyes sharpened fiercely as he folded his hands. "On that same day, he was also one of the observers watching Yuya Sakaki and Zarc's tag duel."
If the boy was by himself, then Himiko knew what he was. Recon. He was sent here to test Standard's defenses. However, seeing Pendulum had brought out a sense of curiosity, no doubt interested. She didn't dare think what Academia could do if they learned to harness Pendulum's power for themselves. At this line of thought, her voice turned harsh. "And why has he yet to be eliminated?"
"It would be unwise to strike so quickly." Ray answered in her brother's stead. "If we were to eliminate Shiunin right now, Academia would realize that we knew who he was and their next move would be even harder to predict. Honestly, finding him was a stroke of dumb luck." She stopped for a moment to take a sip of her tea, which had cooled by now, before continuing. "It would be best to observe him closely before making any moves. Plus, he's with Sakaki and Zarc. We not only keep a close eye on Academia's spy, but we also learn more about Pendulum itself."
Reiji smiled thinly. "Plus, having two Pendulum-users is a boon unto itself. We've already begun learning more and more about it, thus mass-producing it will be all the more easier." A small chuckle escaped him as he folded crossed his legs. "That, and personally speaking, I am curious to see whether or not they can discover what lies beyond Pendulum Summoning itself."
"What lies beyond it?" Himiko asked, puzzled by her son's words before shaking her head wryly. If this was Reiji's decision, so be it. She would respect it. She was pleased to hear that they were already capitalizing on the data the boys were unknowingly providing them. Whether they knew it right now, they were making a great contribution to their dimension and to the survival of humanity.
Yes, soon they would be able to take the fight to Academia.
'And to Leo.' Himiko added bitterly in her mind, practically spitting venom when speaking of her husband. One way or another, she was going to crush that man.
And she would enjoy every second of it.
"C'mon, can't you teach me? Please, Yuya-sensei?!"
Zarc sweatdropped. 'Yuya wasn't kidding. That's the tenth time I've heard him ask that.'
"W-Will you give it a rest?!" the young Dueltainer cried, vainly trying to pry Sora off of him. Everyone watched with slight amusement as such a sight had become common ever since the young boy had officially joined You Show. Every day at almost every opportunity, one could find him somewhere nearby around Yuya, hoping that the guy would give in and teach him how to use Pendulum Summoning. It was surprising how Yuya had managed to keep his wits about him, especially with this being an almost daily occurrence as of late. "I can't teach you Pendulum Summoning!" With another yank, he managed to pull Sora off him and set him back to the floor. "So please stop asking!"
Sora pouted. "Aw, but why?"
"Because you need Pendulum Cards to actually do a Pendulum Summon!" Yuya stressed, palming his forehead. "Plus, me and Zarc are busy today."
"Going to see what else Pendulum's got to offer?" Yuzu asked, earning a nod. "So, what have you guys learned so far?"
"So far, Pendulum Monsters, when destroyed, are sent to the Extra Deck rather than the Graveyard." Zarc answered. Unknown to anyone, Sora had put his hand to his chin, closing his eyes as if showing that he was deep in thought. "Also, when set to the Pendulum Zones, they're treated as Spell Cards, so they can easily be cancelled out by other effects. Some of their Pendulum Effects are also automatic. While they're sometimes powerful, they can be really restricting too."
Yuya nodded and continued. "Its also possible to change the Scale with Pendulum Effects too." An excited smile formed across his face as he put his hands behind his head. "We just might even be able to pull off a Fusion, Xyz and maybe even a Synchro Summon with their Effects, too!"
"Calm down, Yuya." Zarc laughed. "So far, the only cards that can do that are Entermate Trump Witch and Odd-Eyes Synchron."
"Oh, come on! Just imagine what this could do!" After a moment, Yuya sighed. "Then again, I don't know anything about Fusion or Synchro, much less Xyz."
"Aha! I got it!" The boys jumped, turning to Sora who put a fist over his palm as if he had figured something out. "Why don't you just give me a few Pendulum Cards to start with?"
Yuya comically face-planted to the ground, twitching violently. Zarc hastily stepped in, knowing that if Sora went on any further, he might end up getting hurt from pushing Yuya too far. "That's enough, Sora." he told the boy. "I understand you want to learn how to use Pendulum Summoning, but you can't keep pestering us like this. Also, after what happened with Sawatari, I doubt he'd be willing to give you his cards."
Sora's face turned deadpan. "I understand...but can you please not compare me to that monkey? Unlike him, I actually have pride as a Duelist, thank you very much."
Yuzu snickered, trying and failing to hide her laughter. The little ones were already failing and were laughing their heads off at the apt and accurate description of the guy that had tried to steal Yuya's prized Magicians. Zarc was resisting the urge to laugh himself. He could tell that Sora obviously had a bit of pride in him. Then again, the same could be said about most Duelists.
Then a light bulb flashed over his head. "I have an idea, Sora." Zarc smiled as he put a hand to his hip. "Tell you what - let's have a duel. If you win, I'll give you some of my cards. Lose, and you stop bothering me and Yuya. Deal?"
"Z-Zarc?!" Yuya's head snapped up, recovering from his dumbfoundment with his mouth agape. What the heck was wrong with him?! Why was he betting his cards again?! While he was glad that he was willing to help him get rid of this annoying brat, he did not like the idea of his friend risking his cards. He had done this before with Sawatari as well.
Sora's face was set into one of glee as if Christmas had come early. "Hm...deal!"
Shortly afterwards, the spectators were all gathered and sat in the Observation Deck. "C'mon, Yuya." Yuzu told her friend. "Cheer up."
"How can I?" Yuya questioned, clearly upset. "This is the second time he's risking his cards. I could get the first time with Sawatari, but..." He bit his lip, hands curling into fists. "I just don't like the idea of people betting their cards."
"We know, Yuya-niichan." Tatsuya patted his leg, smiling at his elder brother figure. "But why don't we put that aside? After all, this is our first time watching Sora duel!"
"He's got a point." Yuzu pointed out. "This could be a good opportunity to see what he can do. After all, if Zarc loses, you'll have no choice but to consider him your apprentice."
Yuya grimaced. That was the last thing he needed. No matter how much he would ignore Sora, it would only be a matter of time before he could reluctantly have to agree. That being said...he had faith in Zarc. There was no way he was going to lose.
Inside the room, Zarc and Sora stood across from one another, each sizing the other up while Shuzo prepared an appropriate Action Field. Zarc was giving his Deck a quick look over, making sure he had everything prepared while Sora sucked on his lolipop without a care in the world. Despite this, everyone could tell just how tense the two were. It was obvious that they were preparing themselves.
"Yosh!" Shuzo called from the booth. "Are you boys ready?! It's time we get this hot-blooded duel started! Action Field, ON!"
Within moments, light flooded the room. The dull box changed into what was arguably one of the more bizarre Action Fields Zarc had seen yet. Everywhere he looked, there were gingerbread houses and candy canes lining the streets, which weren't really streets but rather roads paved with chocolate. Not far away was a pool of chocolate brown substances. There were mountains of sweets piled almost everywhere.
"Best." Sora declared with stars dancing in his eyes. "Action. Field. Ever."
Zarc chuckled. "I guess it is kind of fitting." he mused before both of them stared at one another with determined glares. No longer was this a time for pleasantries. This would be a time for actions. Bringing his cards together, Zarc slammed his Deck into his Duel Disk, which lit up and created the hardlight board. "Duelists locked in battle!"
"Kicking the Earth and dancing in the air with their monsters!" Sora continued with a smirk. "They storm through this field!"
"Behold, this is the newest and greatest evolution of Dueling! Action...!"
DUEL!
Zarc: 4000 LP
Sora Shiunin: 4000 LP
"I'll take the lead!" Sora announced. "Draw! I activate the Continuous Spell: Toy Pot! I send 1 card in my hand to the Graveyard and draw a card from my Deck in exchange! Afterwards, I show it off. If it's a Furnimal, I can Special Summon it to the Field. But if its a Spell or Trap, I send it to the Graveyard." Without further ado, a card popped out from the Deck, allowing Sora to take it. His smile grew as he revealed it to be a Monster Card. "As you can see, the card I just drew is Furnimal Sheep! And now, I bring it to the field!" He placed the card on the board, allowing the monster to appear. Much to Ayu and Yuzu's joy, the monster was quite adorable. True to its name, it was a sheep coated in yellow wool with large floppy ears.
[Furnimal Sheep / EARTH / Level 2 / Fairy / Effect / ATK 400 / DEF 800]
"Soooo cuuuute!" Ayu gushed. "I think it's cuter than Zarc-niichan's Darkwhelp!"
Zarc scratched his cheek, chuckling awkwardly. He heard a faint whine coming from his Deck, no doubt belonging to said baby dragon. Of course, after the disappointment came the urge to beat the crap out of the sheep for taking its spot as the cutest monster. 'I guess even a Monster wants attention every now and then.' he thought with amusement.
"Then I Normal Summon Edge Imp Scissors!"
The next monster wasn't adorable like Sora's first monster. Rather, it was slightly intimidating as it was more or less a row of scissors lined up, though within the grips was a pitch black darkness with a pair of red eyes staring out menacingly while the blades clicked together, itching to cut something up.
[Edge Imp Scissors / DARK / Level 3 / Fiend / Effect / ATK 1200 / DEF 800]
Sora smirked as he flicked his nose. "This is where the fun begins." he said, causing Zarc to tense. What was he up to? "I activate Edge Imp Scissors' Effect! When Normal or Special Summoned, I can send a Furnimal Monster on my Field back to my Hand and in exchange bring a new one out to play! I send Furnimal Sheep back to my Hand and Special Summon Furnimal Bear in its place!" Imp Scissors snipped its blades, creating a low aura that encompassed Furnimal Sheep. Letting out a whine, it returned to Sora's hand while a new monster, equally as adorable as the first, took its place. It was a pink teddy bear wearing a red ascot with wings on its back.
[Furnimal Bear / EARTH / Level 3 / Fairy / Effect / ATK 1200 / DEF 800]
"Two monsters with 1200 ATK points." Zarc muttered cautiously. "Not bad...but what's this bad feeling I'm getting?"
"Furnimal Sheep's Effect is also activated." Sora continued on with his Turn. "When returned to my hand, I can add 1 "Polymerization" Card from my Deck to my Hand!"
In sync, everyone's eyes widened. "Polymerization?" Yuya whispered in amazement. "Wait a minute, that Spell let's you do a Fusion Summoning, right?"
"Then, does that mean..." Yuzu gaped. "Sora knows Fusion?!"
As Sora drew the aforementioned card, the uncomfortable feeling in Zarc's head grew. Something was coming. And the fierce grin on Sora's face was not helping matters. Something was different about him. The innocent and annoying kid from earlier was gone and in his place was a Duelist with a sharpened gaze.
"I now activate Polymerization and fuse my Furnimal Bear with Edge Imp Scissors!" he shouted, slamming the card onto his board. In response to his declaration, a portal, mixed with orange, yellow and blue spun behind him, sucking in both the teddy bear and the demonic scissors. Once caught inside, their forms warped and twisted before becoming apart of the swirling portal. In moments, a burst of light encompassed the area.
"Claws of the demon! Fangs of the beast! Become one and reveal a new form and power! FUSION SUMMONING!" The light faded. When the newly born Monster appeared, Ayu and Yuzu clung to one another, easily frightened. Like Furnimal Bear, it was a stuffed bear-like creature...only horribly monstrous. Its mouth was cut in half, separating the upper half of its head from the lower half where a pair of sharp jaws could be found. Its belly was also sliced open, showing off a pair of sharp blades. Its claws were also sharp and deadly, easily capable of ripping apart any poor monster to shreds. "Appear, horrifying beast that shreds everything! Level 6! Deathtoy Scissors Bear!"
[Deathtoy Scissors Bear / DARK / Level 6 / Fiend / Fusion / Effect / ATK 2200 / DEF 1800]
Yuya backpedaled, Tatsuya and Futoshi hiding behind him to spare themselves from this horrible and demented visage. "Okay..." he whimpered. "That monster is all sorts of wrong. What happened to the cute and cuddly monsters he was using earlier?!"
Zarc grimaced, feeling the immense strength of the monster from here. He felt a bit intimidated by the hungry and ferocious gaze it was giving him. "I take it that this is your real Deck?" he asked.
Sora grinned. "It could be." he said, tossing the remains of his lollipop to the ground before throwing a new one into his mouth. "I saw how good you and Yuya-sensei were back at LDS. If I didn't take you seriously, it would be kind of insulting. So, what do you think?" His eyes narrowed dangerously, a glint passing through those once cute and innocent eyes. "Not bad for a kid, huh?"
'This isn't a kid.' the amnesiac realized. 'And he isn't an amateur, either! Who is this guy?'
"I place one card face-down, and end my turn." Sora smiled as he placed a card on his board. "Your move, Zarc-sensei."
Zarc's Hand: 5
Sora's Hand: 1
"My Turn. Draw!" Zarc drew from the top of his Deck, looking at his newest addition. Looking back at his Hand, he turned his attention to Sora's only monster. 'It won't take him down, but this should put a dent in his defenses.' he thought. "I set the Scales of the Pendulum, using the Scale 0 Supreme King Gate Zero and the Scale 9 Supreme King Servant Dragon Darknaga!" Twin pillars of light emerged on either side of Zarc - to the left was the familiar numerical shape of SKG Zero, circuits glowing while the right contained a new monster, this one resembling some sort of snake with no wings but possessing legs and arms, each possessing sharp claws and rows of sharp teeth in its mouth. Being a Supreme King Servant Dragon, it naturally had the neon green markings etched into its body. Above him was the swaying cracked pendulum. "With this, I can now summon any monsters between Levels 1 and 9 simultaneously! Swing, Pendulum of Eternity! Back and forth, towards the unseen future! PENDULUM SUMMONING!" From the portal of light came two familiar dragons - each with green markings and one of them possessing dual-colored eyes. "Appear, my Monsters! Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-Eyes and Darkwurm!"
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwurm / DARK / Level 4 / Scale 5 / Dragon / Pendulum / Effect / ATK 1800 / DEF 1200]
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-Eyes / DARK / Level 8 / Scale 4 / Dragon / Pendulum / Effect / ATK 2500 / DEF 2000]
Sora's eyes sparkled. "Ooh, you've got your own Odd-Eyes dragon?" he asked. "Interesting."
"Then you'll be interest to see this." Zarc smirked. "I activate the Equip Spell: Supreme Wing and attach it to Odd-Eyes." The lines on Odd-Eyes glowed, power coursing through it as it released a battle cry. "When equipped to a Dragon-type Monster, it can deal my opponent damage equal to the ATK points of a monster that was destroyed in battle by the monster it was equipped to. Battle! I attack Deathtoy Scissors Bear with Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-Eyes!" SKSD Odd-Eyes' form glowed as it opened its maw, gathering an incense of power. "Odd-Eyes Effect also activates: when battling a monster, battle damage is doubled! Now, Odd-Eyes! With your dual colored eyes, lay waste to all you see! Spiral Strike Burst!"
At Zarc's command, SKSD Odd-Eyes slammed its foot down and released a spiraling wave of destructive power. To everyone's credit, Sora looked to be eerily calm as he stared it down with a confident smirk on his face. "Not bad...but not quite good enough, Zarc-sensei." he said before showing off his face-down. "I activate the Trap: Deathtoy Backup! It prevents the destruction of my Deathtoy Scissors Bear!"
"But you still take damage!"
Scissors Bear stood its ground, crossing its arms over its face while defending against the blast. Sora remained where he was, though he had to cover his face with arm to prevent some smoke from getting into his eyes.
Sora Shiunin: 4000 - 600 = 3400 LP
"Since Scissors Bear wasn't destroyed, your Supreme Wing doesn't take Effect." Sora said, still smirking. "Not only that, but Deathtoy Backup's final Effect increases Deathtoy Scissors Bear's ATK by 800."
The menacing glow of the monster's eyes increased as its blades snipped together, shaking off the soot on its body.
[Deathtoy Scissors Bear: 2200 + 800 = 3000 ATK]
"What's your next move, Zarc-sensei?"
The teen said nothing. If anything, he was even more disturbed. 'He barely even looks so much as fazed after getting hit like that.' he noted, looking at the scorch marks that ruined the rather adorable look to the Action Field, Sweets Island. 'Not only that, but that smile on his face...is he actually enjoying this?' Shaking his thoughts away, he closed his eyes. "I activate Darknaga's Pendulum Effect: I set 1 Supreme King card from my Deck to the field, and end my Turn."
Zarc's Hand: 0
Sora's Hand: 1
"Okay then, it's my Turn again! Draw! I once again activate Toy Pot's Effect. I send 1 card from my Hand to the Grave, and in exchange draw a card. If its anything other than a Furnimal, I send it to the Graveyard! I send my Edge Imp Chain away to get me a new card!" A series of chains wrapped together with a darkness within holding sinister red eyes fell into the toy machine created by the Spell. With a pull of the lever, Sora drew a card from his Deck and grinned at what he saw. "The card I drew was Furnimal Octo, so it's Special Summoned in Defense Mode!"
Emerging to the field was a welcome sight for the females of You Show. Like Sora's previous first few monsters, it was adorable as it had large wide eyes and a rather soft-looking small body with baby tentacles.
[Furnimal Octo / WATER / Level 1 / Fairy / Effect / ATK 800 / DEF 800]
"I'm also chaining together Edge Imp Chains' Effect following his dismissal from my Hand. If it's sent to the Graveyard from my Hand or Field, I can add 1 card with Deathtoy in its name to my Hand." A card emerged from his Deck which Sora accepted gratefully. "Then Octo's Effect finally activates! When its successfully Normal or Special Summoned, I get to add 1 Furnimal or Edge Imp from my Graveyard back to my Hand. I bring back Edge Imp Chain!" Zarc heard the sound of chains rattling as the card returned from the Graveyard, joining Sora's hand. His worry grew when Sora's eyes developed another gleam. "And now, Zarc-sensei, it's time for another show! I activate the Spell: Deathtoy Factory! By banishing Polymerization from my Graveyard, I can perform a Fusion Summoning using the monsters on my Field or in my Hand as materials! I'm using Furnimal Sheep and Edge Imp Chain!"
Once more, a swirling vortex appeared and dragged the two monsters inside, merging them together.
"Diabolic chains. Slumbering wool warrior. Come together, and create a terrible nightmare! FUSION SUMMONING!" Like with Deathtoy Scissors Bear, the monster was a horrible change. It was definitely a sheep, but the wool was mattened and in disarray with chains wrapping around its body. Its eyes bulged out of its head while one of its legs was replaced with a hook. Attached to it were spinning sawblades. "Reveal yourself! Chained beast that binds everything! Level 5! Deathtoy Chain Sheep!"
[Deathtoy Chain Sheep / DARK / Level 5 / Fiend / Fusion / Effect / ATK 2000 / DEF 2000]
"Ack!" Yuzu paled, clinging to Ayu tighter. "Another creepy animal! What kind of monsters does Sora have?!"
"I-I'm getting the shivers..." Futoshi shook. "And not the good ones!"
Sora grinned, flicking his nose. "And now, battle! I attack Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwurm with Deathtoy Chain Sheep! Chain Sheep's Effect also comes into play. Until the Damage Step, you can't activate any Effects! Now, Terror Saw Cutter!" The sheep bounced high into the air, sending its saw blades flying. Darkwurm could only release a scream as it found itself cut apart, reduced to mere shards. The shockwave that followed didn't faze Zarc.
"Supreme King Gate's Zero's Pendulum Effect prevents me from taking any damage so long as I control a Supreme King Servant Dragon."
The Fusion user shrugged. "Well, whatever. I still have one more Monster to attack you with. Now, Deathtoy Scissors Bear! Take out his Odd-Eyes! Ghastly Ripper Straight!"
Scissors Bear released a horrifying battle cry, stomping forward and raising its arm.
Zarc, however, wasn't about to let him do any damage. "I activate my Trap: Supreme King Loyalty! I can negate your attack and add a Supreme King Monster from my Deck to my Hand!"
"I don't think so!"
As Zarc expected, Sora took off in a run in order to search for an Action Spell. He soon found one atop the roof of a gingerbread house. Everyone had expected him to use a monster to help him up to reach it, but that was not the case. He surprised everyone when he jumped high into the air, reaching the roof with ease and grabbing the card after landing.
"What in the world?!" Shuzo gawked. "How'd he jump that high?! Does Sora have springs in his shoes?!"
'No! That had nothing to do with springs!' Zarc thought in shock. 'That was pure leg power! How in the hell...?!'
"I activate the Action Magic: Battle Berserker! If my opponent uses an effect, I can negate it along with the Effects of all other cards!" Sora's smirk, for a moment, turned malicious as Scissors Bear's fist connected, striking Odd-Eyes in the head. "That also includes your Traps and Pendulum Effects!"
Zarc cursed as he found himself skidding back a bit, covering his face from the explosion that destroyed Odd-Eyes.
Zarc: 4000 - 500 = 3500 LP
'Damn. If he hadn't used Battle Berserker, Supreme Wing would have dealt him damage equal to Odd-Eyes ATK points.' Zarc frowned. 'Was it luck? No...there's something else. The way Sora Duels. It isn't like Sawatari's conceited dueling, Gon's Steadfast or Yuya's Entertainment. The way he fights is...does he think this is a battle?'
"I end my Turn here." Sora said as he sat down on the roof, taking out another lollipop. "Consider yourself lucky, Zarc-senpai. If it weren't for the fact that Pendulum Monsters are sent to the Extra Deck and not the Graveyard, Scissors Bear would have become a lot more stronger~"
Zarc frowned. 'Is he toying with me? No. That wasn't a threat. An Effect, maybe?'
Zarc's Hand: 0
Sora's Hand: 0
"My Turn. Draw!" Taking a card from his hand, Zarc's eyes grew for a moment before a smile settled on his face. Sora had dealt him damage in return for his attack last time. He saw no reason to not continue the trend. "Using the set Scales of the Pendulum, I Pendulum Summon Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-Eyes and Darkwurm back from my Extra Deck. Tagging along for the ride is Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkdrago!"
Three streams of light fell to the field, revealing a trio of dragons. Two of which snarling at Sora's terrifying stuffed animal monsters, no doubt wanting retribution for being destroyed last Turn.
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkdrago / DARK / Level 4 / Scale 8 / Dragon / Pendulum / Effect / ATK 1600 / DEF 1900]
Zarc gave a small harumph, hopping atop SKSD Odd-Eyes back and holding unto his horns for support, eyes narrowed. "Battle! I attack Deathtoy Chain Sheep with Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-Eyes. Spiral Strike Burst!" Eyes ablaze, the dragon fired off a salvo of intense burning flames, once again scorching the Action Field. "Thanks to Odd-Eyes' Effect, battle damage is doubled!"
Sora watched as the demented sheep was reduced to mere cinders, blown apart by the flames. Even when a powerful gust of wind blew against him, he remained seated on the roof of the gingerbread house.
Sora Shiunin: 3400 - 1000 = 2400 LP
Sora pouted. "Aw, did you have to destroy my Chain Sheep?" he asked. "I rather liked him."
"Then you'll hate to lose your Deathtoy Scissors Bear." Zarc grinned. "I attack Scissors Bear with Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwurm! I also activate Darkdrago's Effect: when I declare an attack with a Supreme King Servant Dragon monster, I can reduce the targeted Monster's ATK points by 1000 and add that same amount to my own."
A resounding cry escaped Darkdrago's throat, creating a dark aura around Scissors Bear that caused it to stumble while Darkwurm screeched, markings aglow before dashing high into the air.
[Deathtoy Scissors Bear: 3000 - 1000 = 2000 ATK]
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwurm: 1800 + 1000 = 2800 ATK]
"Take 'em down, Darkwurm!" Zarc shouted. "Treacherous Dive!"
Sora, now a bit concerned, was back on his feet and leaping atop the candy canes, practically bouncing off of each one before snagging an Action Card from one and landing on a ground after a perfect mid-air somersault spin. "I activate the Action Magic: Evasion! I negate the destruction of my monster!"
By the time Sora realized it, Zarc was already on the move. SKSD Odd-Eyes charged straight through a gingerbread house, much to the boy's surprise. Perhaps Zarc was in a hurry to try and find a way to neutralize Evasion? When he emerged out from the other side, his dragon skidding to a stop, he was holding an Action Card in his hand, causing the boy's eyes to widen. 'Where'd he get that?' he wondered, stupefied. Then he realized why he smashed through the sweetly-scented home. 'He grabbed an Action Card from inside it?'
"I activate the Action Magic: No Action! This negates the Effect of an Action Card and sends it to the Graveyard! Evasion's Effect is canceled and destroyed, thus Darkwurm's attack continues!"
Darkwurm's screech created a dark green cone in front of its body, dive-bombing straight at Scissors Bear. The monster was promptly panicking, flailing its arms around and running around in a circle. It could do nothing as the dragon slammed straight into the ground, destroying it. This time, Sora found himself nearly thrown off his feet and holding both arms over his face, shutting his eyes tightly to prevent the smoke from getting into them.
Sora Shiunin: 2400 - 800 = 1600 LP
"And now Darkdrago destroys Furnimal Octo! War Light Blade!" The scarred dragon spun around in a circle before dashing straight at the defenseless octopus as Darkdrago's wings became encased in light. When the dragon flied right by it, Octo was promptly slashed horizontally in half and reduced to gold shards. Hopping down from Odd-Eyes, Zarc smirked slightly. "I then activate Darknaga's Pendulum Effect and set 1 "Supreme King" card face-down on my Field. I now end my Turn. An eye for an eye, right Sora?"
Zarc's Hand: 0
Sora's Hand: 0
"S-so intense..." Tatsuya whispered with large eyes. "Sora's really amazing. So far, each has attacked with equal force!"
Ayu nodded. She had gotten over her fear of Sora's monstrous animals and was equally enthralled in their Duel as well. "Mm! Zarc-niichan isn't giving an inch, but Sora's not giving up either!"
"His monsters still creep me out." Yuya grimaced. "What was that saying? A wolf in sheep's clothing?"
"That might explain the real nature of his deck." Yuzu said thoughtfully, causing the children and Yuya to look at her. "His Furnimal and Edge Imp monsters so far have been adding cards to his hand and Graveyard. So far, none of them have even launched an attack. I think it's safe to say that Sora's real monsters are his Deathtoys."
Yuya tilted his head, folding his arms. "So...his real monsters are his Fusions?" he asked. The idea sounded kind of ludicrous, since it meant that Sora's strongest monsters were ones that required two or more to be out in the field or in his hand, plus an effect to merge them together. He then shrugged the thoughts away, realizing that he probably wouldn't be able to get it. To each his own, the Dueltainer guessed. "Though Sora's physical skills are no joke. Did you SEE how high he jumped?! Man, what kind of leg work has that kid been doing?"
"Who knows?" his childhood friend shook her head. "One thing's for sure. Sora's counterattack is probably going to be even more fierce than before."
And Yuzu was right. Zarc watched as Sora dusted himself off. "Not bad." he said as he straightened himself, his smile becoming rather disturbing. "Not bad at all, Zarc-senpai. I didn't think anyone could push me this far." A dangerous, toothy grin formed on Sora's face as he began his counterattack. Somehow, Zarc knew that whatever the blue-haired Duelist before him had planned, it wasn't going to be pretty. "It's my Turn again! Draw! Once more, I activate Toy Pot! I send Furnimal Wing to the Graveyard and draw another card! If it's a Furnimal, I can Special Summon it!" Sora repeated the process he performed every Turn thus far, taking the card at the top of his deck. He then showed it to Zarc. Despite it not being a Furnimal, Sora didn't too disappointed. "The card I drew was Edge Imp DT Modoki, so I send it to the Graveyard. However, I activate the Effects of my Furnimal Wings from the Graveyard! By banishing them, I can draw 2 cards! Not only that, but I send my Toy Pot to the Graveyard to draw another card!"
The vending machine disappeared from the field as three cards popped out for Sora to take. If the look on his face was of any indication, he was far from over.
"I activate the Spell I just drew: Deathtoy Patchwork! This lets me add 1 "Edge Imp" and "Polymerization" to my Hand from my Deck!"
Zarc furrowed his eyebrow as Sora drew the aforementioned cards. "Another Polymerization." he murmured. "That means his next monster will be coming up soon."
"I then Normal Summon Edge Imp Saw from my Hand to the Field!" On cue, the Edge Imp monster appeared. Like the previous Edge Imps, within the darkness held inside the gaps were a pair of menacing red eyes, glaring straight at Zarc in loathing.
[Edge Imp Saw / DARK / Level 3 / Fiend / Effect / ATK 500 / DEF 1000]
"Then I activate Edge Imp Saw's Effect: by sending 1 Furnimal Monster in my Hand to the Graveyard, I draw 2 cards from either the top or bottom of my Deck!" Sora stated. "I'm getting rid of Furnimal Cat and draw 2 cards from the top!" Upon taking the two cards, he continued on with his Turn uninterrupted. "From my Hand, I activate the Spell: Edge Nightmare! I can Special Summon 1 Edge Imp Monster in my Graveyard that is Level 4 or lower. Return to me, Edge Imp Scissors!" A burst of darkness was released from his Duel Disk, soon emerging to the Field and forming into the intimidating row of scissors that snipped furiously in rage.
Sora smile. It sent shivers down Zarc's spine. It was not a kind smile. It was a smile that promised pain. "And now, ladies and gentlemen, it's almost time for the show to begin! Before I begin my counterattack, I activate Polymerization and fuse Edge Imp Scissors with the monsters in my hand, Furnimal Penguin and Furnimal Mouse!" Behind Sora, the vortex swirled open once again and dragged the cards inside. The result was already obvious by now of what would emerge from the light. "Claws of the demon. With the pacifistic bird and the sneaking rodent, forgo your forms and give birth to a wild beast! FUSION SUMMONING!" Lo and behold, another demented beast. Like Deathtoy Scissors Bear, half of its head was split to reveal sharp fangs and menacing eyes peering out from within while its limbs, despite being cut off, hanged by its sides. Its stomach was cut in half, held together only by stitches. "Show yourself! Mystical jungle beast that rips everything to shreds! Level 6! Deathtoy Scissor Tiger!"
[Deathtoy Scissor Tiger / DARK / Level 6 / Fiend / Fusion / Effect / ATK 1900 / DEF 1200]
Zarc's eyes narrowed. "Is this your best monster?"
"Hmph. Hardly." Sora smirked dangerously so. "But it's useful for what I'm about to do! I activate Scissor Tiger's Effect: when Fusion Summoned, I can destroy any card you have on the field for every material used to summon it! Since I used three monsters, I can destroy three of your cards! Say goodbye to your Pendulum Cards and Odd-Eyes!" Without any warning, the demented tiger leaped into action, pouncing all over the place before appearing behind Zarc, much to his shock. His pillars shattered apart, watching as his Supreme King Gate Zero and Supreme King Servant Dragon Darknaga and Odd-Eyes were destroyed along with them.
Yuya's eyes widened in panic. "Oh crap, there goes his Odd-Eyes and his Scales!" he said in worry. "This is bad...! Zarc!"
"I'm not done yet! I activate the Spell: Deathtoy Factory from my Hand!" Sora grinned wickedly, savoring Zarc's stunned expression. "I banish a Polymerization Card from my Graveyard in order to Fusion Summon a monster from my Extra Deck, using the monsters on my field or in my Hand as materials! I fuse together Deathtoy Scissors Tiger and Edge Imp Saw!" Another portal opened, dragging the cards in. And once more, a mad creation was born. "Mad king of the jungle! Malevolent sawblade! In the mystic vortex, create a new form! FUSION SUMMONING!" This time, the result was another similar monstrosity with open cuts and stitches with its mouth cut in half. Sharp blades jutted out of its body. "Show yourself! Wild ghost-cave beast that bares fangs at all! Level 8! Deathtoy Sabre Tiger!"
[Deathtoy Sabre Tiger / DARK / Level 8 / Fiend / Fusion / Effect / ATK 2400 / DEF 2000]
Zarc's eyes widened. "Another Fusion already?!"
"I then activate Sabre Tiger's Effect! I can Special Summon 1 Deathtoy Monster from my Graveyard! C'mon back, Deathtoy Scissor Tiger!" Much to Zarc's displeasure, the monster that robbed him of his Pendulum monsters and SKSD Odd-Eyes returned to the field, growling together with its fellow feline. "I then activate Furnimal Penguin's Effect from the Graveyard! When used as a Fusion material to summon a Deathtoy Monster, I can draw 2 cards. Afterwards, I discard one of them!" Two cards popped out from the Deck. Sora snatched them up quickly. The smile on his face grew even more disturbing when he looked at the cards he drew and sent one into the slot where it disappeared into the Graveyard. "I now activate the Spell: Deathtoy Fusion! I can Fusion Summon a Deathtoy Monster by using the monsters on my field or in my Graveyard as materials and banishing them! I banish Edge Imp DT Modoki, Deathtoy Scissor Bear and Chain Sheep!"
The portal opened a third time this Turn. The hairs on the back of his neck were raised. 'Something's coming. Whatever it is...it's not gonna be pretty!'
"Horrid brute! With the frightening amalgamation and nightmarish dream beast, cast aside your forms and create true terror! FUSION SUMMONING!"Sora slammed his hands together as the portal exploded into light. The monster that emerged made the previous Deathtoy monsters look tame in comparison. It was nothing but stuffed animals nailed down unto anvils, stuffing ripped and stitches all across their bodies while hammers and blades and nails stuck out of their heads and arms. "Unusual plaything possessed by demons! Root out and destroy the plebeians who dare rebel against you! Fusion Summon! Come forth and appear, chimeric fusion of all toys! Level 8! Deathtoy Mad Chimera!"
[Deathtoy Mad Chimera / DARK / Level 8 / Fiend / Fusion / Effect / ATK 2800 / DEF 2000]
Screams came from the observation deck, belonging to that of Ayu and Yuzu who hid behind Yuya and Tatsuya respectively. Futoshi ended up shaking furiously, hiding in the fetal position. From the operations room, Shuzo let out a scared yelp and hid behind the console, poking his head out and staring in slight fear of the monster that emerged. Even Zarc was off-put by the horrible creature that Sora had summoned. It didn't help the fact that the boy was grinning. Even though he still maintained a childish look through the entire thing, the messages his smile was giving gave nothing short but terrifying feelings to his opponent.
Sora wasn't just going all out. He was going to destroy Zarc.
"Deathtoy Sabre Tooth and Scissor Tiger's Effects now activate! For every Frightfur Monster I control, each gains 400 and 300 ATK points respectively!"
A cold and menacing aura began to dance around the three monsters, creating a miasma of horrible energy. Unknowingly, Zarc took a step back.
[Deathtoy Scissor Tiger: 1900 + (400 X 3) + (300 X 3) = 4000 ATK]
[Deathtoy Sabre Tooth: 2400 + (400 X 3) + (300 X 3) = 4500 ATK]
[Deathtoy Mad Chimera: 2800 + (400 X 3) + (300 X 3) = 4900 ATK]
Zarc's heart sank. "F-Four-thousand ATK points each..." he whispered, both in horror and shock. "None of the cards in my Deck have that kind of firepower."
Sora giggled. "And that's why you're about to lose, Zarc-sensei!" he said. In the heat of this moment, the lollipop in his mouth shattered from how strongly he bit down on it. "And now, Battle! I attack Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwurm with Deathtoy Mad Chimera! Furthermore, its Effect also activates! Until the Damage Step, you can't activate any Effects! Horrible Playhouse!"
Mad Chimera's body shook violently before it ripped itself off the anvils, bouncing off of its springs and charging straight at Darkwurm. Zarc looked around, hoping to find an Action Card in time. Sadly before he could, the attack hit home and Darkwurm was destroyed, creating a powerful shockwave that threw the amnesiac Duelist straight off his feet and sent flying, landing harshly on his back. "Ow..."
Zarc: 3500 - 3100 = 400 LP
He groaned, weakly getting back up to his feet while rubbing his back. Sora had no intentions of letting him rest, however, as he swung his arm. "And now, Deathtoy Sabre Tooth! Destroy Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkdrago!"
Zarc gritted his teeth. "I activate Darkdrago's Effect! I also activate my face-down, Supreme King Defiance! By targeting a Supreme King Monster I control, it can't be affected by Effects and can't be destroyed in battle! Also, when involved in any battle, battle damage is halved!"
"Do you think that'll save you?" Sora asked, grinning as if victory was assured. "This Duel's over!"
Zarc grinned. "You think so?" he said, causing the Fusion user to blink. Sabre Tiger was already in the midst of charging when Darkdrago suddenly took off. As it passed Zarc, he grabbed unto its tail and was pulled with, soon following with him into the air. As they flew by, he snagged a Action Card stuck to a candy cane. "I activate the Action Magic: Candy Shower! I can switch one monster you control to Defense Mode!"
Just as Sabre Tooth caught up with the dragon and its owner, a pile of sweets suddenly fell into a pile, causing it to come to a stop and turn around, leaping into the pile and devouring it, shoveling heaps of candy into its mouth. Sora sweatdropped at the sight. "I swear." he muttered. "Sometimes I think my Monsters like sweets more than me." He then began to chuckle. "Well, can't say I blame 'em~ In that case, I'll finish this Duel with Deathtoy Scissor Tiger!"
Zarc cursed as he hopped atop Darkdrago's back, looking for another Action Card. Scissor Tiger was already moving, hopping atop the gingerbread house's rooftops and bouncing across them in an effort to reach them. His eyes soon caught sight of one atop the pool of chocolate. Diving down to ground level, the dragon flew over it. The amnesiac Duelist leaned over and snagged it. "Got it! I activate the Action Magic: Eva-"
"Don't think so! I activate the Action Magic: Cosmic Arrow! When you add a Card through any means other than a Draw and if its a Spell, I can destroy it!"
Sora's shout caught him off guard, watching as a bolt of light struck his hand, destroying the card in his hand. Wincing in pain, he looked over his shoulder just in time to see Deathtoy Scissor Tiger in the air, paw raised to cut them down and end the Duel here. However, he was far from helpless. "I activate Supreme King Defiance's Effect from the Graveyard! By banishing it, I halve the battle damage further!"
As Scissor Tiger's claw swung down, Darkdrago suddenly flipped around and held its master in its grasp, shielding him from the attack. It let out a cry of pain as it was struck across the cheek, creating a new scar on its face and thrown to the ground.
Zarc: 400 - (1400 / (2 X 2)) = 50 LP
Yuya let out a sigh of relief, nearly falling on his rear. "Oh, thank you..." he breathed. "Dodged the bullet there."
"Yeah, but..." Yuzu bit her lip. "Zarc's practically on his last legs. I...don't think he'll win this."
"I end my Turn." Sora announced, putting on a cheeky grin as he put his hands behind his head. "So, what do you think of my mad skills, Zarc-sensei? I think we both know I've got this Duel in the bag~"
Zarc's Hand: 0
Sora's Hand: 0
Darkdrago unfurled its wings, revealing a slightly batter Zarc. He gritted his teeth, his body aching all over the place as he stood up to his feet rather shakily. "Well, he ain't wrong..." he muttered. "All of his monster's ATK points are insane. I don't have any monsters that can..." Suddenly, a roar ringed in his ears. He blinked, looking at Darkdrago who rose back into the air. That...wasn't Darkdrago, was it? He looked at his Deck. A pulse reverberated through him as a new image formed in his head - a fanged beast that demanded blood. Zarc's eyes widened before he found himself laughing, palming his forehead.
Sora tilted his head. "Eh? Did you go crazy?" he asked, frowning. "Did you maybe hit your head?"
"No. I'm not." Zarc said, calming down before he grinned, surprising the Fusion user. "Just what makes you think you've won this Duel, Sora? The fun...has yet to begin!"
Yuya's eyes widened as Yuzu stared back and forth between the two, noticing the similarities in that phrase. "No way...don't tell me...!"
'This is it.'
"My Turn!"
'This is my Destiny-!' "DRAW!" Zarc pulled the card from the top of his deck, creating a powerful gust of wind that kicked up the dust from the ground. He looked at the card and smirked. 'It's here!' Another roar echoed in his mind. 'Don't worry...I'll release you! Here and now!' Grinning, Zarc slammed his only card on the board. A familiar baby dragon puffed out multi-colored flames, dancing in the air as it emerged. "I summon Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwhelp from my Hand!"
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkwhelp / DARK / Level 4 / Scale 6 / Dragon / Pendulum / Effect / ATK 400 / DEF 400]
Sora smiled wistfully. "I remember that dragon." he remarked. "That was the one you used to Synchro Summon Supreme King Servant Dragon Clear Wing. Planning on doing a Synchro Summoning again?"
"Hardly." Zarc answered boisterously. "Throughout this Duel, you've been using using Fusion Summoning. It's only fitting that I end this with Fusion Summoning also, don't you think?!"
The boy's eyes narrowed in confusion. Then he remembered Darkwhelp's Effects. "No...you mean you can-?!"
"That's right!" the amnesiac Duelist grinned widely, spreading his arms wide. Suddenly, spotlights danced on his person while the rest of the stage darkened. "Ladies and gentlemen, iiit's SHOWTIME! I activate Darkwhelp's Effect: I can perform a Fusion, Synchro or Xyz Summoning using it and one other monster I control as materials! I'll use Supreme King Servant Dragon Darkdrago and Darkwhelp as Fusion Materials!" Behind Zarc, a portal opened up behind him, swirling with a myriad of colors. Darkwhelp let out a cute cry before diving headfirst into it with Darkdrago, their forms being twisted apart and merging into something even greater. Zarc's voice boomed across the Action Field as he spoke the chant, calling forth this beautiful beast. "Servant of the almighty Supreme Dragon! Descend together with the warring dragon, and give rise to a gluttonous beast! FUSION SUMMONING!"
Zarc slammed his hands together as the vortex of colors exploded, creating a new more powerful creature. It was menacing, standing atop a pair of legs with a lashing tail that shattered the concrete. It bore sharpened fangs that threatened to rip anything it got its teeth on to shreds. Its body was predominantly purple with the familiar neon green markings carved into its body, though scattered throughout its being were several glowing orbs. Glowing green wings stretched out behind its back, standing tall like sharpened blades. It proudly bore two golden horns, curving over its face and aimed downward while its green eyes glared out at its opponent, promising nothing short but pure devastation. It slammed a foot on the ground, releasing a birth cry that shook the air itself.
"Insipid dragon who bears the ravenous fangs! Level 8! Supreme King Servant Dragon Starving Venom!"
[Supreme King Servant Dragon Starving Venom / DARK / Level 8 / Dragon / Fusion / Effect / ATK 2800 / DEF 2000]
"F-Fusion..." Tatsuya whispered in awe, sparks dancing around his eyes. "Y-Y-Yuya-niichan! Z-Zarc-niichan! He knows Fusion Summoning too! He knows all the Summoning Methods!"
The Dueltainer didn't say anything. He was too stunned. Left utterly speechless. In fact, he was finding it pretty hard to stay standing up right now. Yuzu spoke his thoughts, clearly in the same manner as Tatsuya and the rest of the children, Futoshi having finally recovered. "Pendulum, Xyz, Synchro...and now Fusion too!" she breathed, realizing now that she hadn't been inhaling and exhaling properly. "I-I always considered the possibility when he showed Clear Wing, but...this is amazing!"
Throughout the Duel, Sora had considered Zarc to be a dangerous foe. Each time he countered him perfectly at every turn, and soon Sora found it hard to hold back. In truth, this wasn't really his best deck. It was unwise to reveal his full strength so early on in the mission, but Zarc was pushing the limits of how far he could limit. Eventually, he decided to show him a taste of his overwhelming power. He wasn't going to lie. He actually found it enjoyable, seeing the Duelist so unnerved and caught off guard when he witnessed the full power of the Deathtoy's. Of course, had he been using his best Deck, this Duel would have ended much sooner. Even so, credit was given when it was due. He possessed incredible skill for someone so young. It was hard to believe that he was an amateur.
One of the reasons why Sora had accepted this Duel's conditions was because he was confident in his abilities. Additionally, if he successsfully procured Pendulum Cards and learned how to use them from Yuya, then it would open new and limitless possibilities. Even Action Duels would be useful when successfully implemented! Just the mere idea of it brought shivers of excitement.
The more the Duel went on, the more Sora began to feel something from Zarc's dueling. It was painfully obvious that he was struggling with what he felt back in his Duel against Sawatari. If he was being honest here, Sora actually hoped he would allow that aspect to shine through. Such brutality was welcoming. It showed that he wasn't simply a Duelist, but also a proud warrior like himself. Yet he tried hopelessly to push it down, choosing to instead embrace the dueling Yuya preached and practiced.
The idea of bringing smiles to your opponent and to your audience was foreign to him. What was the point of bringing joy to your opponent if you were only going to crush them? It was useless.
At any rate, Sora was prepared to bring an end to this duel when Zarc suddenly found himself a second wind. Sora wanted to call him out on his bluff, but the smile he bore said otherwise. He honestly and truly believed that he could win this Duel. Then came his claim of finishing this Duel with a Fusion Monster. He had to say, he was interested.
And then he brought out that monster.
The moment it appeared, all the confidence and arrogance that Sora had accumulated throughout this Duel vanished in an instant. Gone was the proud warrior of Academia. Gone was one of the best Duelists the Fusion Dimension had to offer. In his place was a shaking and trembling child, standing before the Yama who was about to administer his judgement. The most vivid memory played out in his mind - the most horrible and crushing defeat he had ever known as well as his first true taste of defeat. Zarc's smiling and confident face overlapped with that of the grinning malevolent facade of Yuri, who gazed upon him like an insect.
"T-that dragon..." he uttered in horror, taking a step back. Starving Venom glared at him, growling. The glare in his eyes promised a most painful and agonizing defeat, just as it had delivered before. "It can't be! Y-Yuri?!"
It took him a few seconds to realize that he was on the verge of a heart attack. He gripped his chest tightly, trying to calm down even as a sheet of cold sweat poured down his face. 'Calm down.' he told himself. 'Just calm down! Even if that is the same as his dragon...it can't stand up to my Deathtoys!' Slowly, his bravado returned to him. A shaky smile touched his lips. "I-is that your trump card?" he asked. "Sorry, Zarc-sensei...but it can't beat my Mad Chimera, Sabre Tooth or my Scissor Tiger. Their ATK points are far too different!"
"Not for long." Zarc answered, a smirk still on his face. His answer took Sora aback. Did he have something planned? A Trap Card? A Spell? No, that couldn't be. He didn't have any cards in his hand. The Graveyard? He already used up most of his Traps and their Effects. So what was he planning? "You are right. Starving Venom can't attack...at least, not right now. First, I'm activating his Effect!" The orbs and green markings on Starving Venom lit up as it released a war cry, its body glowing even more brightly before it suddenly vanished, much to the Fusion user's confusion. "First, I return Starving Venom to the Extra Deck. Afterwards, I shuffle it. Then I can Special Summon 2 "Supreme King Servant Dragons" to the field! Coming back are two familiar faces: Darkwhelp and Darkdrago!" Two balls of light slipped out of the Duel Disk, growing in size before exploding, revealing the dragons in question. "And finally, Starving Venom's Effect ends by reducing the ATK points of all your monsters to zero!"
Sora's eyes widened, fear gripping his heart as he watched vines suddenly rip out of the ground, twisting and snaring his Deathtoys in their grasp. 'This was his plan! He brought out Starving Venom to reduce all their ATK points to where he could finish me off in one blow!' Scowling, Sora looked around, looking for an Action Card. 'I have to find one! It's my only hope of escaping! If I can find at least one, I'll-!'
"I then use Darkwhelp's Effect once more, using both it and Darkdrago to Fusion Summon Supreme King Servant Dragon back to the field!" He found himself stopping again, watching the beautiful vortex that embodied his dimension and all of their beliefs create the monstrous beast that was the dragon who would end him right here and now. Zarc's smile was not helping matters. He couldn't see the Duelist in front of him. Instead, all he saw was Yuri and his crazed grin, ready to deliver the final blow. "I then activate Starving Venom's second Effect: I can target 1 Monster on the Field or in the Graveyard. Afterwards, I change Starving Venom's name to that card, and take on its Effect as its own!"
Already, Sora knew the answer. And it made him realize that there was no longer any hope in winning. No Action Card was going to save him now. This was going to be his grave.
"I choose Deathtoy Mad Chimera! As of now, Supreme King Servant Dragon Starving Venom's Effect, during the Battle Phase, prevents you from activating any card Effect!" Yuri grinned sadistically, flicking his cape as he swung his hand. "And now, we end this. Battle. I attack Deathtoy Mad Chimera with Starving Venom Fusion Dragon." His eyes burned crimson as the orbs on Starving Venom's body lit up, power rising through the dragon's body as it reared its head back. Dark, writhing and violet energy gathered in its maw, ready to be unleashed at any moment. "Begone. Ravenous Poison Flare."
Sora couldn't even find the strength to scream as Starving Venom aimed its mouth at him and let loose, releasing a blast of horrible energy that practically tore the ground asunder, consuming not only Mad Chimera, but all of Sora's monsters before blowing right into him, throwing him straight off of his feet and sending him flying, screaming as his world faded to black-
"The grand finale! Battle! I attack Deathtoy Scissor Tiger with Supreme King Servant Dragon Starving Venom! Ravenous Poison Flare!"
Sora's eyes snapped open, not realizing he had clamped his eyes shut the moment that demonic beast had returned to the field. The world became much more sharper. Just as Starving Venom released the same disgusting flow of energy that ripped the fluffy white ground paved in marshmellows and candy corn to shreds, he found Zarc grinning widely. Not in maliciousness nor in madness, but a true genuine smile. A showman's smile. The attack connected, though rather that blow him away and end him, the blast only destroyed Deathtoy Mad Chimera and blew apart the ground it stood on. Sora was swept off his feet, sent into a backwards somersault before finding himself stuck in a bush of white cotton candy.
Sora Shiunin: 1600 - 2800 = 0
WINNER: Zarc! ! !
Sora grunted, swinging his legs around as he fruitlessly tried to pull himself out. The Action Field dispersed and he found himself falling unto his stomach. "And that is the end of that." Pushing himself up on his knees, Sora turned to find Zarc standing behind him. He was still smiling, bending down and offering him a hand. "Sorry, Sora, but it looks like you won't be learning Pendulum anytime soon. Here. Gimme your hand."
For a moment, he was confused. Then he realized his mistake. For a moment, he had relived his duel with Yuri. Shaking his head whimsically, he grabbed hold of Zarc's hand and pulled himself up.
'That's right.' he realized, practically laughing at himself. 'There's no way they're even remotely alike.'
It was glaringly obvious. One was brutal and showed no mercy. One tried to play the act of a showman while trying to keep his destructive impulse under check. One acted however he pleased and cared little for others. One offered him a helping hand and risked his cards for another person's sake. One was alone. One was not. The differences were right there in front of his face. Painfully so. Why hadn't he seen it before?
There was no way Zarc and Yuri were even remotely alike.
Unlike Yuri, Zarc had friends and dueled for the same reasons as Yuya whereas he dueled to crush his opponents.
Unlike Yuri, Zarc had offered him a helping hand whereas he walked away without sparing him so much as a second glance.
Unlike Yuri, Zarc was compassionate whereas he was merciless.
Also...
There's no way Yuri would EVER smile like that.
Unknown to any of the You Show Duel School students nor its principal, there was another set of eyes watching the Duel. Himiko had been left utterly speechless, staring at the screen that previously showed the Duel that took place there. And what a ferocious Duel it was. The only other time she had felt so on edge was when she proudly watched Reiji win his first ever championship match at the Finals. Reiji himself had watched with a neutral expression that hardly changed, occasionally showing a twitch whenever the Duel had reached a particularly heated moment. Ray was much like she was, though she seemed quite relieved when the Duel had reached its conclusion without any serious injuries.
For the longest time, neither of the three Akaba members spoke. That silence ended when Reiji turned to Nakajima. "What were the readings?"
"Sora Shiunin's Fusion Summonings were far more powerful than any we've seen to date." the agent answered. "It rivals even the Pendulum readings given off by Zarc."
Reiji nodded, adjusting his glasses. "If there was any doubt of whether or not that boy is a spy of Academia, it has now been erased." he stated sharply. "From now on, have one agent keep close observation on him at all times. Keep your distance and make sure you are not followed. We do not want to give away that we know who he is."
"Understood."
As Nakajima left, no doubt to issue the new orders, Reiji stood up from his seat, approaching the guard rail. His focus was set on Zarc's current profile. It showed all of the data they had gathered so far: WIN-LOSS ratio, statistics and so on. "First Xyz, then Synchro...and now Fusion. There is more to Zarc than I had initially thought."
"I agree." Himiko finally broke free from her own silence. "I had never imagined that there would be someone other than you who could have mastered all the known Summoning Methods." Her face became one of concern. "I would hate to think what would happen if he were to join our enemy. There is also the matter of his Deck. His Supreme Kings are no laughing matter."
Her eldest son nodded in agreement. "Indeed. If used correctly, he may very well be unstoppable." Reiji spoke with a tone of respect. "However, that talent is limited by his drive. Zarc wishes to obtain the same Dueling Style used by that of Yusho Sakaki. A style where he brings smiles to the faces of everyone around him, including his opponents. It naturally limits the effectiveness of his deck." A small smile touched his face. "However...even if it is a weakness, it can easily be made into a strength. Exactly what we need." He turned to one of the attendants. "Please register Zarc as a Lancer Candidate and prepare a slot for him in the upcoming Arc League Championship."
The chairwoman was surprised. Reiji had considered him Lancer material? She understood that such abilities would be greatly valued, but still she had reservations. His mysterious background made him an unknown. Something she didn't enjoy. She hated not knowing anything. That being said, it was useless to change her son's mind. Once he set his mind on something, it was pointless to change it. Sighing, she shook her head. What a troublesome boy she raised. She then turned to Ray. "You seem to be relieved about something." she noted. "Happy that boy won?"
"Not quite." Ray answered honestly, smiling. "I'm glad. He held back."
A frown marred her beautiful features. "Held back?"
"In his duel against Shingo Sawatari, he demonstrated a merciless side." Reiji explained. "Sawatari had used an underhanded tactic that put the children at You Show Duel School at risk. Had Yuya Sakaki not have used an Action Card, Sawatari and his teammate would have been severely injured. Or worse. That is also another reason why I believe Zarc would make an excellent candidate. His desire to wield Yusho Sakaki's Dueling is what overpowers that destructive side."
"I see..." Himiko hummed, a hand to her chin. "I suppose I can see some merit."
"C-Chief!" The three Akaba's turned as Nakajima suddenly burst through the doors, face aghast. "We just received word! A powerful Summoning reading was detected near the outskirts of the city!"
Reiji's eyes turned cold. "Which one?!"
"Xyz!"
Outside the Leo Corporation building, two figures stood atop an apartment's rooftop. One was a young man with straight blueish-black hair that fell to his chin and light green bangs in the shape of a wing, partially tucked under some strands on the left. He had yellow-green eyes hidden behind a pair of dark sunglasses and a red scarf around his neck. He wore a blue trenchcoat with tears at the ends; the coat is belted shut, and was adorned with belted cuffs. He also sported grey pants and brown shoes. The other was relatively shorter, face hidden behind a black scarf and a similar pair of sunglasses. His hair was wild with the right side stuck straight up, dominantly colored light purple. He wore a black choker with a worn-out gray dress shirt, complete with a black tie and slacks. His outfit vaguely resembled a uniform, but wore black leather shoes with black wristbands that had silver studs on them. Caped over most of his body was a torn black cloak with a red interior.
The two males stared at the building. They had come here for a singular purpose. A mission that they must complete. However, this place was unknown to them. They knew nothing about it. However, the building in their sights had more or less told them that their enemy may have a significant presence here.
And that was all the information they needed.
The younger of the two turned on his heel, tugging at his cloak. Faintly, out of the corner of his eye, a black dragon stood at his side, form imposing yet with a gaze of forlorn and sadness.
"...let's go, Shun."
-Chapter: END-
Sawatari: Tch, you again! How dare you get in my way!
Ray: I know you, but at the same time, I don't know you. Zarc, tell me...do you perhaps feel the same way about me?
Yuya: Eh?! You got accepted into the Championship?!
Zarc: That's...Dark Rebellion?!
?: I don't want you to get hurt anymore.
Next Scale: Song of the Tearful Black Dragon
Card Information:
Supreme King Servant Dragon Darknaga / DARK / Level 2 / Dragon / Pendulum / Effect / ATK 200 / DEF 2000 / Scale 9 / Pendulum Effect / If this card is activated: You can set 1 "Supreme King" Card from your deck to your side of the field. / Monster Effect / You can discard 1 card: Double this card's Level (Max. 12). If this card is destroyed: You can Special Summon 1 "Supreme King" monster from your hand.
Battle Berserker / Spell / Action / If your opponent activates a card or effect during the Battle Phase, negate the effect, and if you do, negate the effects of all cards your opponent controls until the end of the Battle Phase.
Supreme King Defiance / Trap / Normal / Target 1 "Supreme King" monster you control. Until the end of this turn, that target is unaffected by your opponent's card effects, and cannot be destroyed by battle. Also, any battle damage you take from battles involving that monster is halved. If you would take damage while this card in in your GY: You can banish this card; Halve the damage.
Supreme King Loyalty / Trap / Normal / If a "Supreme King" monster you control is targeted for an attack: You can negate the attack, and if you do, add 1 Level 4 or lower "Supreme King" monster from your deck to your hand.
A/N: Sweet merciful crap, I actually got this done?! Hells to the fucking yeah! And just before Christmas even hits!
Special thanks go to Donjusticia for helping me. As sad as it is to admit, I have discovered that me and my YGO friend and helper both lack the creative nature to actually write out our own Duels. Believe me, it sucks. Horribly. HOWEVER! I have not given up! One day, I shall write out my own Duel! Mark my words!
Also, word of warning. From here on, the Duels will stick to canon...at least until LDS comes knocking at You Shows Door. And boy oh BOY do I have a treat for you guys! I do hope you will enjoy it, especially since I will hopefully have Shimmering-Sky and Donjusticia on board for that one. At this point, I think it is safe to say that these beautiful bastards help me out the most when it comes to the duels themselves. In a certain perspective, they own these duels, not me
XD
All cards shown here were created by Don, so credits go to him. I hope you guys like how I am focusing on Zarc's character and people's perception of him and I am hopefully doing a good job. Let me know what you guys think. Am I doing good? Bad?
I don't know when the next chapter will come, but I hope you eagerly await it! Till next time, everybody!
P.S: I made a slight mistake in the previous duel, something that user bladeWriter3 was kind enough to point out. Yuya's Spell, Pendulum Call, has him pull out two Pendulum Monsters with "Magician" in their names. I had him draw Pendulum Magician and Odd-Eyes Unicorn. I will rectify this mistake as soon as I can. Please go easy on me, I'm still a YGO newbie.
