Chapter 4: Mecha vs Monsters, Clash at the Promotion Duel.

Haru yawned as he made his way down the stairs and headed to the dining hall. Walking inside he scratched his stomach, and gazed across the rows of his fellow Red students. He stopped at the first table and examined the contents of the plates on the table. 'Seems like they're still skimping on the food here',he thought to himself as his eyes moved to the table in the corner were Syrus and Chumley had taken up residence.

"Well well if it isn't sleeping beauty" Syrus said catching sight of him as he approached. Haru gazed at the blue haired boy bleary eyed before plopping down beside him. Taking hold of a piece of toast Haru hungrily wolfed it down.

"I can't believe this is what they consider a "meal" at this dorm" Haru grumbled poking at his egg yolk.

"You get used to it" Chumley told him as he arranged his deck into two piles and began counting.

"I highly doubt that"

"You missed Professor Banner's speech" Syrus told him "it was rather uplifting, considering the day we have ahead of us"

"Was the cat there?" Haru said blankly

"Pharaoh? He never leaves Banners side"

"And that's why I sleep in every morning, that cat and I don't get along and I'm not going to give it an opportunity to use my leg as a scratching post again." Haru frowned as his companions words dawned on him "what happens today?".

"Well first, the new shipment of cards comes in" syrus explained "gotta get what we can before the promotion duels later today"

"promotion duels?"

"There's a written test followed by pre-selected duels with people of the same dorm, if you win you're almost guaranteed a spot in Ra" Chumley told him still sorting out his cards.

"What about the blues?" Haru asked

"They rarely get demoted, there's a lot of string pulling to make sure they're at least somewhat prepared for the written portion, even if they lose their duel Crowler has a way of keeping them in the blue dorm." Chumley continued

"Wait," Haru's eyes widened "Are you telling me that all the dorms will be vacant during these "promotion duels?"

"Yeah it's pretty much a requirement to attend."

A devious smile began to form on Haru's face as he rubbed his hands together "Excellent"

"Oh no he's planning something." Syrus groaned

"Looks like it's time for the Blue Mysterian to make his debut on Duel Academy Island" he began to laugh drawing the attention of his fellow students and Professor Banner. Haru stopped as he recognized he was making a scene and in a quick act of improvising grabbed Syrus in a headlock. "Oh syrus your such a joker" he said doing his best fake laugh. Surprisingly enough the rest of his dorm bought it and returned to their conversations.

"Please remove your arm from my neck," Syrus gasped "you're cutting off my air circulation."

Haru released his hold on the boy, and syrus gasped for air "Please don't do that again."

"Sorry little buddy, i had to think fast on that one" Haru apologized. The room began to empty as entire tables began to exit the dining area. Syrus and Chumley stood up, the later putting his newly built deck back in its box "Exams start in half an hour we should probably head out" the latter said.

"You guys go ahead, i'm going to try to rustle up some grub from the kitchen beforehand" Haru said.

"All right but you'd better make it before the exam starts, we can't have you bringing our dorm down"

"Can't really bring it down if it's already bottom of the barrel" Haru retorted

"Just make sure you make it ok?" Syrus said seriously.

"Yeah yeah I'll make it" he said waving him off.

"Alright then I'll see you in a bit" Syrus said as he and Chumley made their way out the door. Haru watched them leave before getting up from the table and heading back to his room. When he got there he made sure to close the door behind him. He made his way towards the foot of his bed and pulled his suitcase out from beneath. Pulling out a blue motorcycle helmet and placing it to the side he pushed aside a pile of shirts until he found what he was looking for. Moving his fingers underneath a small hidden compartment he opened it and pulled out a dark blue trench coat, a blue shirt and jeans.

"hello old friend" Haru smiled laying it out across his bed "it's been a while".


Syrus met up with Sarah and Eiji outside the classroom with a few minutes to spare as the rest of their classmates began to file inside.

"Good to see you Syrus" Eiji said giving the smaller boy a wave.

"Oh hey Eiji" Syris smiled "you ready for this test?"

"I've been making sure he's been studying " Sarah told him "Eiji is rather bad in that department"

"She called my handwriting chicken scratch." Eiji grumbled.

"Well it is." Sarah said patting his shoulder condescendingly "It's amazing you were able to sign your name on the academy registration form"

Syrus began to laugh "Maybe I should ask you to be my tutor."

"If you can keep up." Sarah crossed her arms with a smile.

"I think i'm up to the challenge" Syrus sad meeting her gaze. As he watched the two go back and forth Eiji noticed the lack of a certain someone among them.

"Syrus? Where's Haru?"

Syrus broke his staring contest with Sarah and shook his head "He said he would join us later, but seeing as the test starts in two minutes I think that's a lie"

"Did he tell you what he was doing?"

"Something about a Mysterian?" the blue haired boy shrugged "He also had this really ominous laugh afterwards."

Eiji massaged the bridge of his nose "He didn't bring that thing with him did he?"

"What thing?" Sarah asked "Is Haru up to something again?"

"While we were under Pegasus's care Haru had this hobby" Eiji explained

"Oh this is something I have to hear" Syrus leaned in.

"He and I used to share a room, so I was the first to notice when he disappeared during the night. Soon after there were reports of graffiti etched on the side of Kaibacorp every time Seto Kaiba was in town."

"Graffiti? Haru doesn't seem like the creative type" Sarah frowned "Seems like all he does is eat, sleep, pick fights and duel."

"It's all a front I assure you, that guy has the mind of a deviant and the skills to back it up. After the first time Kaiba corp was vandalized, Seto caught Haru on camera dressed in a blue biker helmet, jacket and t-shirt"

"What was he writing on the walls?" Syrus asked

"Something about a Dark Magician riding a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, while saying Blue-Eyes

White Dragon more like Blue-Eyes White Bitch."

Sarah covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing. "Kaiba probably didn't take to kindly to that."

"yeah…. He mobilized his security forces to make sure the masked "Mysterian" as they called him was caught"

"So did Haru stop?" Syrus asked

"Nah he just put it on the building across from Kaiba Corp."

"Yeah that was a stupid question" the Blue haired slifer sighed. The bell rang and the three headed into the classroom.

"I guess Sarah and I will have to look out for graffiti on the side of our dorms" Eiji sighed

"I just hope he doesn't skip the whole written exam" Syrus worried.


After his excursion to the male portion of the blue dorm Haru made his way towards the main campus building absentmindedly chewing on a turkey leg he had filched from the blue kitchen. He had spent the last hour and a half dodging campus security and raiding the Blue Boys' refrigerator.

"Campus security here freaking sucks." he muttered between each mouthful "At least Kaiba's goons give chase once and awhile." As he made it to the top of the hill Haru noticed a figure pushing a cart up the final hill with some difficulty. Starting to jog he noticed as he got closer the figure was a short older woman wearing blue suspenders and a pink shirt. She had light brown hair tied into a braid that was dangling over her right shoulder.

"You seem like you could use a hand ma'am" Haru said placing a hand on the cart to steady it. The lady looked up at him through her spectacles and smiled.

" Why thank you…." She stopped as if trying to recognize him.

"Haru" He said giving her an awkward smile "I'm from the red dorm"

"Oh thank you Haru, I was starting to think I wouldn't get to the card shop before the new shipment arrives" She smiled as they joined forces to push the unnaturally heavy cart up the hill. She wiped her brow as they stopped "Maybe I should have taken two trips "

"Might have been a good idea" Haru laughed turning towards the main entrance. The older lady followed his gaze but seemed to remember something.

"You said your name is Haru right?" she asked pulling a large box from within the contents of the cart. The box was full of papers and envelopes arranged in alphabetical order. "Is your last name Yoshida?"

"Indeed it is." He said raising an eyebrow "Why?"

"I figured since you helped a little old lady like myself in my time of need the least I could do is help you out" She smiled kindly. "One of my many jobs on this island is to take care of the letters from home so while you're here why don't you take yours?" She handed him an envelope with his name written in Elegant cursive across the front. "Now you best be getting off to class, I know how teachers can be sometimes about their students missing their tests." She made a shooing motion.

Haru smiled and gave her a salute before taking off at a run towards the doors to the building. "Will do Ma'am". As he entered he flipped the envelope over in his hands with a somewhat confused look on his face.'This Handwriting is definitely Pegasus's but why would he send me something so early in the semester', he wondered as he slipped his finger under the fold of the envelope and began to tear it open. Inside was a note along with three Duel Monsters cards. He unfolded the paper and began reading.

Haru my dear boy, it feels like just yesterday that I took Eiji and you into my home. Imagine my glee when you two told me that you were taking the Duel Academy entrance exams. I hope Crowler didn't take his defeat too personally, after all I personally created the cards that led to his downfall during the exam. Anyway I'm getting off track, enclosed along with this note are two cards you might find useful in the coming months. I'll be watching the two of you progress and look forward to your debut as pro duelists.

Love from your Daddy,

Pegasus

Haru groaned "Daddy, really?"


Syrus's head banged against the desk waking him from his slumber. He looked around then down at his test "Crap". He began reading through the questions and marking off answers sometimes at random. As he neared the halfway point he heard "Pencils down class." from Professor Banner.

"Alright class if you'll pass your papers to the end of the row I'll pick them up after you've all left. The new shipment of cards should arrive any moment."

There was an audible gasp followed by the sound of running feet, as almost all of the students currently residing in the classroom made a beeline for the door. Syrus began banging his head on the desk in frustration "Why did I have to fall asleep now of all times".

"Perhaps it has something to do with your sleep schedule?" Sarah commented as she watched Eiji pat the slifer on the shoulder "Were you up studying all night or something?"

"Not exactly." Syrus said "I was praying to slifer for good luck on the test."

"I think that might be your problem." Eiji sighed.

"He looked really stupid doing it too." Haru said from the top of the stairs. "He had a headband, a lit candle, and three copies of slifer surrounding him."

"Well look who decided to show up." Eiji said sarcastically "Decided to take the suit out for a test run eh?"

"Save the lectures for someone who gives a crap" Haru waved him off.

"You honestly should have attended the test" Sarah began clearly ignoring his previous statement "It may not play as heavily into your grade as the duel portion but it still adds up"

Haru stared at her blankly "Anyway….. I asked Bastion to buy some card packs to save us the trouble of waiting in line."

"So you had enough time to plan ahead" Sarah began but stopped when Eiji put his hand on her shoulder.

"I thought it would be a nice thing to do." Haru said innocently "I told him we would meet out front after we were done".

"saves me the the trouble of dealing with the line." Syrus shrugged.

"Exactly."

The two Slifers began heading towards the door, leaving Sarah and Eiji by themselves. "Your friend is going to get himself expelled someday" Sarah said watching them go.

"Don't I know it" Eiji replied.


Ten minutes later the group met Bastion outside the main campus building. The Ra had found a spot in the grass just off the path and was scribbling in the dirt with a stick. "How did our little business venture go? Haru asked taking a seat next to him.

"They were all gone, someone managed to buy out the whole set even before the shop opened" Bastion told him.

"How did someone manage to buy the whole set before the shop was even open?" Eiji asked.

"Someone who didn't want us to know who they were." Bastion answered "the person who bought all the cards was dressed in a long black coat and had a hat that concealed their face"

"Looks like you weren't the only one dressing up today." Eiji said glaring at Haru.

"I have no idea what you mean." Haru said innocently. He watched as a group of students walked out of the building with looks of disappointment etched across their face.

"What are you working on Bastion?" syrus asked noticing the long lines of mathematical equations scribbled in the dirt.

"I'm finishing up my Deck equation before the promotion duels." he explained "The pairings should be posted soon so i have to be prepared."

Haru pulled a turkey leg from the confines of his jacket and bit into it "I'm not worried, if anything my fellow Red students will forfeit if they're paired up with me."

"Why do you say that?" Sarah asked clicking through her PDA.

" I have a reputation at the dorm amongst my fellow Reds" Haru grinned " I keep the Obelisks away from them, and they help me when I need a favor"

"They call him Slifers Guardian Kaiju." Syrus commented "It's probably how he got ahold of that turkey leg."

Haru's duel pilot buzzed in his jacket, followed soon after by everyone else's. "I do believe the pairing are up" Bastion said scrolling through the list that popped up on his screen "I'm facing another first year at 3:00"

"I'm facing one of the guys in the next room over" Syrus said. The three noticed their Obelisk companions being particularly silent. Peering over Eiji's shoulder Syrus grimaced "Oh that's some bad luck right there".

"What?" Haru asked scrolling down until he got to the Obelisk section "Oh, so the two of you ended up as opponents huh?". He shrugged not really surprised "It was bound to happen eventually".

"i guess this gives me the opportunity to see what your deck is like." Eiji pointed out "Everybody knows what my deck consists of, but i don't think anyone has seen you in action"

Sarah smiled " I promise you it will be quite the show. I've been holding back in hopes of finding the best duelist for me to debut my deck against, and after that duel with Chazz I can't think of a better person".

"Speaking of Chazz, Haru have you seen who you're matched up with?" Bastion interrupted.

"I've been looking for it in the slifer section, but i can't seem to find it" Haru frowned.

"Scroll down to the bottom" Bastion told him.

Haru followed his instructions and was surprised to find it under a pair of bold letters.

MAIN EVENT: Slifers Guardian Kaiju vs. The Prince of the Obelisks.

"Hold up," Sarah said confused "We have a prince? I mean a lot of people act like they're royalty but I didn't know somone had the actual title"

"Let's see" Syrus began counting on his fingers "My brother Zane is referred to as Kaiser meaning emperor, Alexis is usually referred to as the queen of duel academy. I can't think of anyone else"

"I'm looking forward to our duel tonight Slifer Trash" a familiar voice said from the path behind the group. Haru looked up from his Duel pilot still chewing on his turkey leg

"Oh hey Chazz" Haru flashed him a toothy smile "I can't tonight I have to duel this price guy"

Chazz's eyebrow twitched " I am the prince, you even called me that before we were rudely interrupted the other day."

Haru shrugged "I tend to forget duels that don't include me, did you lose?"

"He almost did." Eiji said playing along "He was just lucky the campus security saved him."

Chazz was getting more and more irritated, his fist clenching as if ready to start a fight. Haru noticed this and stood up realizing the opportunity.

"All right prince you want to settle this like men?" he rolled up one of his sleeves.

"God Damnit Haru." Eiji facepalmed "You always do this"

"Now now" Sarah said getting between them "there's no need to get rough"

"I think it sounds like a perfect idea" Haru took a step forward. Chazz unclenched his fist and waved him off "I won't stoop to something as petty as a fistfight with you savage." The Obelisk adjusted the collar of his jacket "Prepare to be embarrassed tonight" and with that he stormed off.

Haru made a mock scared face as he walked away before turning his attention to Sarah. "Why did you get between us? I almost had my first fistfight of my school career."

Sarah glared at him "Because if either of you got seriously hurt then you would both get expelled"

"the faculty didn't have to know about it" Haru complained.

"Actually we are in the area most densely populated by cameras" Bastion pointed out gesturing toward one overhead.

"Why do you know that?" Syrus asked suspiciously

"I have some hobbies." Bastion told him passively.

"As much as I would like to hang out with you guys for the next couple hours" Haru said putting his arms behind his head "I have a nap to take and a deck to refigure".

"I never thought i'd say this, but I agree with Haru" Syrus nodded.

"Make sure he doesn't get in any more trouble" Sarah said making the I'm watching you gesture towards Haru.

Haru rolled his eyes and began walking back towards the Red dorm. "Watch out for anything out of place" Eiji whispered in Syrus's ear "He probably keeps his costume somewhere nobody would expect". The small blue haired boy nodded "Gotcha" before running off after his roommate.


"Super Agent attacks directly!" Sarah and Eiji heard over the speaker as they watched the finale of the duel before them. The two had been placed in a waiting room together complete with two couches and a large screen TV right outside the main arena.

"Leon sure doesn't mess around" Eiji commented as the screen showed their companion raise his hand in victory.

In only two turns second year Leon Fleming reduces his opponent's life points to 0 securing his spot in the blue dorm.

Leon strolled across the field and helped his opponent, a boy with purple shoulder length hair, to his feet. The older boy patted him on the back before raising his hands in victory once again.

"He's humble to" Sarah deadpanned as Leon began blowing the crowd kisses. A minute later the senior duelist made his way into the room grinning from ear to ear.

"Were you impressed?" he asked sitting down between the two of them.

"You certainly showed no mercy" Eiji pointed out.

"And you were super humble about it to" Sarah added.

Leon smirked "What can I tell you kids? The spotlight brings out a whole new side of me."

"Let's hope it's only you" Eiji deadpanned.

"That reminds me" The older boy said putting an arm around each of them "You two are up next"

"Yeah?" Sarah said feeling somewhat awkward.

"As my juniors and even more as my friends I expect the two of you to give it your all. You're both going places kids so go prove you can stand with the best of them"

"Thanks coach" Eiji said sarcastically

"Now go out there and have a good time"

The two looked at each other as the light over the door to the arena began to flash signifying their time was now.

"I'm not taking it easy on you just because you helped me study" Eiji said holding out his fist.

"If I even thought you were I wouldn't let you hear the end of it" Sarah replied fist bumping him. "You're going down Chicken Scratch" she smiled before flinging open the door and running into the arena.

"You know I'm sensitive about that" Eiji pouted running after her.


Haru watched from the front row as his two Obelisk companions entered the arena. He had managed to secure some decent spots in the slifer row do to his reputation.

"Go for it Eiji" Syrus screamed from beside him.

"aren't they both your friends?" Chumley asked from Haru's other side.

"i guess you're right" Syrus said sitting back in his chair ashamed.

You better not lose Eiji, I'm the only who can have the honor of defeating you, Haru thought crossing his arms.

Down below….

Sarah and Eiji took their positions on opposite sides of the Arena.

The promotion duel between Sarah Oeuvre and Eiji Hayata will take place momentarily. Duelists, are you ready?

The two nodded simultaneously.

Very well let this promotion duel begin!

DUEL!

S:4000

H:4000

" I'll take the first turn" Sarah declared drawing her first card. "I'll start off by activating the continuous spell Blank Canvas" An easel bearing a white canvas appeared in the back row zone to her left. "The turn I activate this card, i'm allowed an extra normal summon" she explained "so first I'll normal summon Palette warrior Blue defender in defense position". There was a splatting noise as a drop of paint appeared above her before dropping to the floor a blue armored woman with a shield made of three paint brushes arranged in a triangle appeared. She shoved her shield in the dirt and took a knee.

Palette Warrior Blue Guardian level 4 (900/2000)

"And for my second I'll summon Palette warrior Red Brawler in attack mode" Another drop of paint this time red, dropped from the ceiling revealing a young man in a red striped jumpsuit wielding a pair of paintbrush nunchucks.

Palette Warrior Red Brawler level 4 (1800/1500)

"I'll set one card and pass my turn" she concluded as a reverse card appeared next to the the white easel.

"My turn" Eiji declared drawing his sixth card " I summon Ultra Vessel Dan Moroboshi in attack mode" Appearing at his side was a young man dressed in a blue suit with white lining and black sides.

"I see you have more of those Ultra Vessel cards" Sarah said "I assume that means there are more of the big guys?"

"Thats right" Eiji nodded " Moroboshi's effect activates, as long as he's the only monster on the field I can activate a trap from my hand." He revealed a pink card from his hand "I choose to activate the trap Land of Light Intervention." the card depicted a large red and silver giant defending a group of people from an attacking horned monster. "When this card is activated I can destroy an Ultra Vessel card and then special summon an Ultra Hero monster that lists that monster in its requirements". The young man held up a pair of red glasses and pressed them to his face. In a flash of light he was gone and in his place stood a red Ultra Hero, it had silver shoulder plates along with a long blade attached to the top of its head in the shape of a mohawk.

"From beyond our galaxy comes the newest member of the Ultra Garrison, his designation Ultraseven!" Eiji declared.

Ultra Hero Ultraseven level 6 (2500/2000)

"I chain my Trap Card to your monsters summon" Sarah interrupted as her set card flipped upward revealing a man being engulfed in red, blue and yellow liquid "It's called Paint Mine, when activated it places one Color Counter on your monster". As she said this the sound of two splats could be heard as Ultraseven was pelted with a red ball of paint.

Ultraseven: 1x color counter

"Now my continuous spell comes into effect, when a color counter is placed on one of my opponents monsters I can add another". With another splat a blue splatter of paint appeared on Ultra-seven's left leg. Eiji had a flashback to his days living with Pegasus. After a long day of training to use his new deck, he had decided to retire for the night. As he walked in the door to his room he felt a click underfoot followed by a splash as a column of liquid engulfed him. When he came to, he noticed Haru sitting on his bed with a smirk on his face. Eiji shuddered as his mind came back to the duel.

Ultraseven: 2x color counters

"You may continue" Sarah told him.

"Ok?" Eiji said eyebrow raised "Ultraseven's effect allows me to destroy one card on the field, as long as he forgoes his attack, but when he has his Ultra Vessel equipped he can still attack but not directly. I'll use his effect to destroy your Brawler". The silver giant removed the blade on its head and sent it flying shattering the red warrior into pixels.

"Battle! I attack your Blue Guardian, Ultrabeam!" the Ultra let loose a red energy from a jewel on its head shattering sarah's other monster into pixels as well.

"When Blue Guardian is destroyed by battle it places two color counters on the monster that destroyed it"

Ultraseven: 4x color counters

"And due to Blank Canvas' effect he gains two more counters"

Ultraseven: 6x color counters

"My turns over" Eiji said passing his turn.

"And mine begins" Sarah smiled drawing her next card. "I summon Palette Warrior White Mage in defense mode" with a splash a young girl wearing a wide brimmed hat and white mage's robes appeared twirling a paintbrush staff.

Palette Warrior White Mage level 4 (1000/1800)

"When white mage is summoned I can place one color counter on every monster my opponent controls." White mage drew an x in the air with her staff and sent it flying at Ultraseven splatting him across the chest.

Ultraseven: 7x color counters

Blank Canvas began to glow as it placed another color counter this time on Ultraseven's right arm.

Ultraseven: 8x color counters

"And here's where I start putting those color counters to work" Sarah declared " I activate White Mage's effect, I can remove any amount of color counters from the field and special summon a palette warrior from the graveyard whose level is equal to the amount removed. I chose to remove 4 and special summon Red Brawler back to the field". White mage raised her hand and a white aura engulfed the monster zone next to her as the man in the red striped jumpsuit reappeared beside her.

Palette Warrior Red Brawler level 4 (1800/1500)

"Battle! I attack Ultraseven with Red brawler, Crimson Rage!" Brawler jumped into the air swinging his nunchucks back and forth in front of him.

"But Ultraseven has more attack than your brawler" Eiji pointed out.

"Normally you would be right, but Brawler gains 200 attack for each color counter on the monster it does battle with" Sarah explained

Red Brawler : 1800-2600

"Watchaa!" Brawler screamed as it delivered a kick to the middle of Ultraseven's forehead.

E: 4000-3900

"I choose not to use his anti-destruction effect" Eiji said allowing his monster to shatter into pixels.

"So you're not saving your monster with its effect huh?" Sarah said "I'm guessing you have something in mind

"Eiji is setting up to bring out his ace monster" Haru smiled

"Ace monster?" Syrus asked.

"The one he was about to bring out against chazz but was interrupted" Haru said

"I'll set a card and pass my turn" The Palette warrior duelist concluded.

"When an Ultra Hero monster is destroyed and sent to the graveyard I can special summon Ultra Hero Zoffy from my hand" Eiji said as he revealed a monster card from his hand and placed it on his duel disk. Appearing in a flash of light an Ultra similar in appearance to the original appeared except this one had eighteen medals decorating his collar and shoulder pads.

Ultra Hero Zoffy level 6 (2700/2500)

"Zoffy is the leader of the Ultraman and has a unique summoning requirement to match that title. When an Ultra falls in battle it's up to him to step in." Eiji explained before drawing for his turn. "Zoffy's ability allows him to copy the ability of a fallen Ultra." the spirit of ultraseven appeared behind zoffy as he took a fighting stance. "Continuing on I activate the continuous spell Science Patrol Reinforcements." the image on the spell card depicted a female science patrol member holding a gun towards the sky. Behind Zoffy the science patrol officer appeared her hand on the holster on her belt. "Science Patrol Reinforcements allows me pump up Zoffy's attack by 200 for each spell or trap card you control, and allows me to inflict piercing damage"

Zoffy flexed its muscles as a yellow aura engulfed him.

Zoffy: 2600-3000

"Zoffy attacks Red brawler with-"

"Art piece reconstruction activates!" Sarah declared flipping her trap face up. "First your monster is inflicted with a color counter"

Zoffy: color counter 1x

"And blank canvas activates inflicting one more color counter"

Zoffy: color counter 2x

"Now I can special summon a Palette warrior from my graveyard, and while it's on the field you can't target other monsters with effects"

Eiji flinched realizing what she was doing "You're going to bring back Blue Guardian aren't you"

"Thats right" she smiled as the woman in blue appeared once again on her field "and you can't target any monster except blue guardian with an attack while your monster has color counters"

'She's binding my options', Eiji thought, 'I can't do anything without getting rid of her guardian and that will place four color counters on Zoffy allowing her next turn to take him out. "Zoffy's effect activates allowing me to destroy Blue Guardian" he declared as the ultra crossed his arms and let loose a beam of light destroying the blue warrior once again.

"Now your monster gets stuck with four more counters" Sarah declared as his monster was covered in four more splatters of paint.

Zoffy: 6x color counters

"When defender leaves the field so does the trap card that brought it back. That means that Zoffy loses 200 attack"

Ultraman Zoffy (3000-2800

"I'm still going for it" Eiji said "Zoffy attacks White Mage. Ultra Chop!" Zoffy jumped into the air and delivered a chop to the girl in white destroying her. "Now due to Science Patrol Reinforcements Zoffy does 1000 points of piercing damage".

S: 4000 -3000

"I'll set a card and pass" Eiji took a deep breath as he ended his turn.

"It's my turn then" Sarah drew her next card "I summon Palette Warrior Green Archer in attack mode" A drop of green paint formed into a blond young man in green tights and a pointed hat. He pointed his bow at Zoffy and pulled back his paintbrush arrow "When Archer is summoned I can place one color counter on a monster you control"

Zoffy: 8x color counters

"Battle!" She declared "Red Brawler attacks Zoffy" Brawlers muscles began to ripple as he gained strength.

Red Brawler ( Atk:1800-3400)

As Zoffy took the flying kick to the forehead he shattered into orbs of light

E: 3900-3300

"Now Archer takes aim at your life points, Arrow Barrage!" Sarah continued. The man in green let loose a volley of arrows towards Eiji, but the obelisk stood his ground as a beam of light intervened. Zoffy appeared from that light crushing the arrows in his fist .

"But how?" Sarah exclaimed

"My set card was call of the haunted, so now zoffy can save me from your direct attack" He explained "It's also the only way I could think of to get rid of your troublesome counters."

"That's actually pretty clever" She gave him props

"Thanks" He bowed "I aim to please"

"JUST GET ON WITH IT!" Haru yelled from up above.

Eiji shook his head " Anyway will you be continuing with your attack?"

"I don't think I will" Sarah shook her head "Your move"

"Alright then" Eiji nodded "I activate Ultra Garrison Reinforcements" another continuous spell appeared next to him depicting a heavyset man wearing the same uniform as Moroboshi. He appeared next to the science patrol officer and pulled out his gun as well.

"Another one?" Sarah asked

"Thats right " Eiji nodded "Ultra garrison gives an Ultra Hero monster 200 attack for each monster you control, and i count 2"

Ultra Hero Zoffy (Atk:2800-3200)

"Battle! Zoffy get to it and take out her Red Brawler" he commanded as the ultra dealt a direct chop to the nunchuck warrior.

S: 3000-1600

"And unfortunately for your green archer and your life points I'm allowed to attack again"

"How?" Sarah asked confused

"Because just like Science Patrol Reinforcements, Ultra Garrison has a second effect as well" Eiji smiled "If I banish an Ultra vessel card from my graveyard I can target an Ultra Hero and they can attack again" he revealed Moroboshi from his graveyard and placed it in his deck box. "Time for round two. Zoffy, take out her archer!" Zoffy took a running start before delivering a kick in a way similar to Red Brawler to the man on green shattering him to pixels.

S:1600-0

"And that's game" Eiji said flicking his nose with his thumb.

"I thought I had you on the ropes there" Sarah sighed walking over to him and slapping him on the shoulder "Good duel"

"You did have me in a corner there, if I hadn't drawn into call of the haunted the turn before it would have been bad for me" he rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

"Well looks like my time has come" Haru said standing up and heading towards the end of the row.

"Haru" Syrus called after him causing the boy to stop for a moment.

"Yeah?"

"Show him what the Red dorm is made of" Syrus held up his fist. Haru grinned and held up his own.

"Like you even have to tell me"


Haru met Eiji and Sarah in the waiting room, the two had settled down on the couch to take a breather.

"Glad to see you haven't lost your touch" The kaiju duelist said leaning on the middle of the couch.

"Well yeah, we made that pact when we first got our decks didn't we? Eiji said looking up at him "Neither of us can lose until we face each other and prove who's stronger, Ultraman or Godzilla"

Haru looked at Sarah and smirked "You weren't half bad either, I could tell Eiji was having trouble"

"I suppose that's a compliment coming from you" Sarah nodded "I just want to let you both know there's more where that came from"

"I'm intrigued, we should set up a date to battle. Kaiju vs Palette Warriors. It will be a battle worthy of the history books" He turned towards the door and gave them a thumbs up "Now if you'll excuse me I have a date with the big man on campus"

"Wow I didn't know you swung that way" Eiji joked

"You know what I mean" Haru growled.

"Kick his ass Haru" Sarah told him

"Oh don't worry I intend to"

Ladies and gentlemen, students of all dorms it's my pleasure to bring you the main event.

A familiar voice announced as the lights dimmed and spotlights moved to a figure standing in front of the announcer's box.

"Is that Crowler?" Eiji asked leaning towards the TV screen.

"He is rather theatrical." Sarah sighed "It wouldn't surprise me if he was part of this somehow." They both looked at Haru who had already thrown open the door "If it's a setup it's fine, I just have to bring my all this time"

In the Blue Corner wielding a deck filled with new monsters fresh from the new set, the prince of the Blue Dorm CHAZZ PRINCETON!

Chazz entered to the roar of applause from the blue section. He waved, took a bow and took his spot at his corner if the arena.

And in the Red corner, the boy with the deck full of giant monsters, The Guardian Kaiju of the Red Dorm Haru Yoshida!

After this announcement crowler visibly gagged his hatred for the boy showing through.

Haru came out to a roar of applause from the Red students, and some boos from the blue. He smiled and took his place opposite chazz.

"I'm honored you went so far out of your way to duel me your highness" Haru gave him a mocking bow.

Chazz rolled his eyes "I assure you it wasn't my idea. But if someone has to embarrass you in front of your dorm, hey I'm glad it could be me"

Haru whistled "I'm proud of you chazz you're taking insults right out of my book. Maybe I can make something out of you yet."

Chazz wagged his finger "Eiji isn't here to save you from me now, i'm going to hand you a crushing defeat that you'll never forget"

"Well then let's get to it then" Haru activated his duel disk

"Yes let's." Chazz nodded

DUEL!

C: 4000

H: 4000

"Slackers first" Chazz insisted

"I'll make you regret it" Haru assured him as he added his sixth card to hand. "I'm going to start off with something new" He revealed his spell card from his hand "I activate the continuous spell Kaiju Discovery: Frankenstein's Heart. The image on the card was that of a still beating heart placed inside a case with other chemicals. "Now during the end of my next turn I can special summon a new monster from my hand without tributing"

"So I just have to destroy it before it resolves?" Chazz pointed out "Why would you tell me that?"

"Because I'm counting on you to try" Haru told him "I'll set a card and end my turn" Haru concluded.

Frankenstein's Heart 2 turns left.

"It's my turn" Chazz said drawing his first card "I activate the field spell Union Hanger." Behind him the scene changed to that of three platforms one with an x one with a y and the other with a z on the side of each. "When this card is activated I can add a light union machine monster from my deck to my hand." He revealed a monster and added it to his hand. "Now i activate Frontline Base allowing me to special summon a level 4 union monster from my hand once per turn come forth A-Assault Core (4)" in a flash of light a yellow machine with a scorpion like cannon on its back appeared beside him.

A-Assault Core level 4 (1900/200)

"Ooh got some new toys did we?" Haru smirked

"Yeah my benefactor gave me some new resources to work with."

"Hold on, benefactor?" Haru frowned

"It doesn't matter" Chazz tried to change the subject "Union Hanger's effect activates, when I summon a light union monster I can equip another union monster from my hand, arise C-crush wyvern." Appearing behind the yellow cannon was a blue dragon that then molded itself to the tail of the cannon its head becoming the front. " When Core is equipped with Wyvern it's unaffected by trap cards."

"Very impressive" Haru said

"If you think that's good I haven't even used my normal summon yet" Chazz said "I normal summon B-Buster Drake in attack mode." A green cybernetic dragon with twin cannons on its back appeared to his right.

B-Buster Drake level 4 ( 1500/1800)

"I'm going to have to interrupt you there my liege" Haru said "I activate my trap card JSDF's Final Stand. While I control no monsters i can special summon JSDF tokens equal to the monsters you control and they'll both be in defense position." The card's art was that of Godzilla in the background while a line of tanks along with odd looking cannons prepared to intercept him. Two men in army fatigues appeared before Haru each taking a knee with guns aimed high.

2 x JSDF token (500/2000)

"That doesn't matter at all." Chazz pointed at his monsters. "Because my three monsters are going to fuse."

"Without polymerization?" Haru asked

"Yes this is something we call contact fusion." His three monsters flew into the air before beginning to morph. The wings of the green dragon detached and then connected with the sides of core while the two dragons connected with Core's cannon. The blue wings of Wyvern attached to the right side of Wyvern and the left of Drake and the cannons formed between them. "Say hello to ABC-Dragon Buster".

ABC-Dragon buster level 8 (3000/2800)

"When I special summon Dragon Buster its materials are banished instead" Chazz added as he put the three cards in a deck box on his belt.

"That's quite the monster you have Prince, sure you can use it correctly?" Haru asked unimpressed.

"Oh I assure you I can" Chazz shot back "Dragon Buster's effect activates, by discarding one card from my hand I can banish one card on your field and I'm targeting your spell card"

Haru shook his head "I thought you would do that, as long as I tribute a token on my field this card Frankenstein's Heart is unaffected by card effects till the end phase." One of the soldiers faded from view in response to the spell's activation.

"Damn it." Chazz growled "Then i'll attack your last token" ABC charged up three beams of light and let them loose upon the second JSDF officer. "Then I'll set 1 card and end my turn"

Frankenstein's Heart 1 turn left.

"Looks like i'm up" Haru said "I banish JSDF from my graveyard to special summon a token"

"Do all of his spells and traps do that ?" Syrus asked Chumley.

"Most of them." Chumley said "He let me have a look while he was reorganizing today. It makes sense since all but a few of his monsters are high level and need tributes for their summon and effects"

Appearing once again the JSDF officer took a knee and aimed its gun at chazz.

JSDF token (500/2000)

"I'm only mildly familiar with the new set, but I assume ABC can banish cards on either player's turn due to its high cost of summon"

"Thats right" Chazz said gritting his teeth "Unfortunately I have to discard a card to activate its effect, so you're safe this turn.

"I'm glad you can point out the obvious there Prince" Haru rolled his eyes.

"Shut up you Savage there's no way you're winning this" Chazz growled.

Haru shrugged "Someone's getting touchy, not my fault you emptied your entire hand."

"Just make your move!" Chazz said.

"And I will." Haru responded. "I'm going to set a card and go to my end phase." He pointed towards his spell as the timer hit zero "And you know what that means". The field grew dark as a beating heart rose from the spell card and placed itself in the monster zone. "Behold the beating heart of the original scientist's monster. Watch as it turns a child into a colossal monster that strikes terror in the populace. The time is nigh as I summon Kaiju Legend Frankenstein". The heart was engulfed in the shadow of a human figure and it began until it was twice the size of Dragon Buster Cannon. Its head was flat on top, but the monster still had the face of a boy innocent to the world. It was covered in the tattered hides of sheep forming crude clothes.

Kaiju Legend Frankenstein level 7 (2800/2300)

"Now that it's my turn I can have my Dragon Buster banish it. Didn't think of that did you?" Chazz mocked.

Haru shrugged.

"ABC targets your Frankenstein with his effect, say goodbye to all that work" He declared as the three beams of light shot out of the cannon towards frankenstein.

"Frankenstein's effect activates" Haru said holding up a hand "Once per turn when he's targeted by a spell, trap or monster effect he can special summon a token copy of himself and change the effect's target to that." The laser cut through frankenstein's arm causing it to drop into the next monster zone and reform into an identical copy of the monster.

Frankenstein token (2800/2300)

Firing off another attack the dragon destroyed the token leaving Frankenstein unharmed, a new arm growing in its place.

"You think that will stop me from destroying it?" Chazz challenged "My monster still has more attack than it. Go ABC destroy his monster Tri-Beam Attack!"

Haru shook his head "Sorry your highness but my trap says differently. Its called Kaiju Combat when a battle is declared I can activate it and give all monsters with Kaiju in its name 500 attack until the end of the turn."

Kaiju Legend Frankenstein (2800-3300)

"That means." Chazz gasped

"Your Dragon is going to the scrap heap!" Haru nodded as frankenstein dodged the attack before throwing a giant boulder back at the robot, crushing it.

C: 4000-3700

"But it's not over yet, I special summon ABC from my graveyard through Call Of The Haunted" The mechanical dragon returned to field looking a little dented from the battle with the rock.

"Persistent" Haru grumbled.

"I end my turn" Chazz said

"Alright I'll begin by summoning Kaiju Legend Giant Octopus" Haru said after he drew his card. Appearing next to frankenstein was just that, a giant octopus. Frankenstein seemed to grow visibly uncomfortable with it being next to him.

Kaiju Legend Giant octopus level 2 (1000/1000)

"I activate ABC's effect, I can now return it to the extra deck and special summon its three materials in defense mode" Chazz said. The cannon split back to its three materials this time in defense mode.

A-assault core level 4 (1900/200)

B-buster drake level 4 ( 1500/1800)

C- crush wyvern level 4 (1200/2000)

"It won't matter" Haru wagged his finger "I activate my new monster's effect, by tributing it I can force one of your monsters into attack mode, since your Wyvern has the least attack I'll choose it". Jumping into the air the octopus wrapped its arms around the blue mechanical dragon shifting its position.

"Battle! Frankenstein attacks Wyvern, Boulder Bash!" once again the colossal monster threw a boulder crushing the wyvern beneath.

C: 3700-2100

"I set 3 cards and end my turn. Make your move Douchebag." Haru bowed mockingly.

"I'm gonna make you pay." Chazz growled. "DRAW!" When Chazz saw the card he drew, he grinned evilly. "I activate Card of Sanctity. With this we both draw until we each have 6 cards in hand! Now I banish my Assault Core, Buster Drake, and the Crush Wyvern in my graveyard, to fusion summon once more! Return, ABC Dragon Buster Cannon!"

"Again? Are you like Kaiba and have a dragon fetish, only yours is exclusive to mechanical dragons?" Haru snarked.

"Funny. Let's see if your stupid jokes can save you from this. I summon X-Head Cannon in attack mode!" A blue and gold robot with cannons on its shoulders appeared. "Next I use the effect of Frontline Base and summon Y-Dragon Head!" A red mechanical dragon appeared next to his other monsters. "And when Y is summoned, Union Hangar's effect activates, allowing me to attach Z-Metal Tank to it from my deck!." A yellow tank appeared, and attached itself to the bottom of Y.

"X, Y, and Z. It's coming." Haru muttered to himself.

"Now I banish X, Y, and Z in order to fuse them and summon XYZ-Dragon Cannon!" The three monsters attached to each other. Y's wings collapsed as it attached to the top of Z, then X attached to Y, plugging the sphere that formed its lower body into the socket on Y's back. The new monster aimed its' cannons towards Haru's monsters.

XYZ-Dragon Cannon (Level 8 2800/2600)

"I activate XYZ's effect! By discarding 1 card, I can target and destroy one monster. I target your Frankenstein!"

"Not so fast Chazzy!" Haru exclaimed. "I activate the trap card Miki Saegusa's Bond! I can only activate this when I control a token. Until the end of this turn none of my non-token monsters can be destroyed by card effects!" A card depicting a young woman standing back to back with a miniature version of Godzilla flipped up, and as Chazz's Dragon Cannon fired towards Frankenstein, a shield formed in front of it, blocking the blast.

"Grrr." Chazz growled. "Fine! I discard another card to activate ABC's effect! I banish your stupid token!" ABC aimed towards Haru's token and fired its cannons, tearing through the soldier.

"Wait, why didn't Chazz try and banish Frankenstein?" Syrus questioned.

"Because Frankenstein would just use its' effect to save itself. By removing the token, he has a higher chance of making Haru's face-downs worthless" Chumley replied.

"Afraid yet Savage?" Chazz asked. When Haru just yawned, Chazz nearly exploded in frustration. "You are pissing me off, you Slifer Trash! You're gonna pay for mocking your betters! I banish both XYZ and ABC in order to fusion summon the ultimate union monster!" With that, Chazz's monsters disassembled and reattached themselves. Assault Core attached itself to the bottom of Z, while the heads of Drake and Wyvern attached themselves to Z's cannons. Drake and Wyvern's bodies attached to X's hands, turning them into cannons, while their weapons attached to X's cannons and Assault Core's body respectively. Finally, the wings of Drake, Wyvern, and Dragon Head attached themselves to the sides of Z, allowing the machine to fly. "I fusion summon, A-to-Z Dragon Buster Cannon!"

A-to-Z Dragon Buster Cannon (Level 10 4000/4000)

"Now, A-To-Z, attack Frankenstein! All Out Assault!" The various weapons attached to Chazz's monster primed themselves, and fired towards the kaiju.

"In that case, I activate Magical Cylinder!" Haru replied. The trap flipped up and a cylinder appeared in front of Frankenstein to intercept the attack.

"Useless! I activate A-to-Z's effect. By discarding 1 card I can negate the activation of a spell or trap card!" The cylinder in front of Frankenstein disappeared.

"Shit!" Haru exclaimed. "Then I activate Mirror Force!" A transparent shield appeared in front of Frankenstein.

"Nice try Savage, but A-to-Z's effect is not once per turn!" Chazz discarded his last card and the shield in front of Frankenstein disappeared. The attack struck Frankenstein and it cried in agony as it was destroyed.

H: 4000-2800

As the smoke cloud created by Frankenstein's destruction cleared, it revealed Haru standing with a trap card flipped up. The card depicted Godzilla roaring, with visible sound waves pushing back a shadowy monster.

"I activate the continuous trap Kaiju Howling! As long as this card is on the field all monsters who battle a Kaiju have their effects negated!" With that, A-to-Z seemed to power down, the energy coursing through it having vanished.

"It doesn't matter!" Chazz declared arrogantly. "I chain A-to-Z's effect again to-." He stopped as he realized he had no cards left in his hand. "Dammit! I'm out of cards." His eyes widened in panic as he realized something. "Oh shit! I gave that Savage-"

"An entirely fresh hand while you completely depleted yours?." Haru interrupted. " I know. Thank you for that by the way."

Chazz stood shock still as he realized the mistake he made. He recovered quickly, and spoke with his usual arrogance. "I end my turn. It doesn't matter if you have 6 cards, 10 cards, or even your entire deck in your hand! There's no way you can beat my monster!"

"That's what you think, Princess. I draw!" Haru drew his card dramatically. Haru gave a savage grin. "I activate the spell card Kaiju Restoration Project. A spell card depicting scientists grafting metal plates onto Godzilla's skeleton appeared. "By sending any number of cards from my field to the grave, I can special summon any number of Mecha Tokens. I send 3 cards." As he sent the cards to the grave 3 robotic pterodactyl tokens appeared on his side of the field

3x Pterodactyl Tokens Level 3 500/500

"Next I activate Kaiju Re-awakening! By tributing the same number of tokens required to normal summon it, I can revive 1 Kaiju from my graveyard. I tribute two Pterodactyl Tokens in order to bring back Frankenstein. Rise from your slumber!" Frankenstein re-appeared on the field in attack mode.

"You wasted half your hand to bring back that pathetic monster? You deserve to be in Slifer, you piece of savage trash!" Chazz laughed arrogantly. Several Obelisks joined his laughter.

"Oh would you shut up! Do you even hear yourself talk? Slifer this, trash that. What are you 5? Actually, no I know you're not, because 5 year olds can fucking think for themselves! Seriously you snobbish prick, do you have any original material, or did daddy have to buy it for you just like he bought your ticket here? You and these Obelisks are the dumbest people I've ever met if you think you have an excuse to act like giant assholes, just because you're wearing blue! " Everyone in the arena was struck silent by Haru's rant. Haru took a deep breath before he stared straight into Chazz's eyes. "And if you ever call my monsters pathetic again I will physically knock some sense into that hollow stump you call a head! I activate surprise Kaiju Assault! By tributing one token I can make any monster on the field's attack become zero until the end of this turn. I choose your A-To-Z!" Chazz's monster began to rust and decay as its attack power was drained from it.

A-to-Z Dragon Buster Cannon (4000-0)

"Battle! Frankenstein attack A-To-Z Dragon Buster Cannon! All-Out Pummeling!" Frankenstein ran towards A-to-Z and started punching it, reducing the once powerful machine to scrap in seconds. A piece that once was X-Head Cannon's head dropped on top of Chazz.

C: 2100-0

The arena was silent for several seconds as they processed what just happened. The silence was broken once Eiji started clapping. Soon their friends began to clap as well, followed by the entirety of Ra and Slifer, while most Obelisks were still reeling from someone actually calling them on their shit. Haru looked up at the spectators and shrugged before making his way over to the now kneeling Chazz.

"Come find me when you get that stick out of your ass Chazz, I'm nowhere near satisfied with how this duel turned out." He turned toward the hallway to the standby room "God do I need a nap". As he entered the corridor he was met by a balding man wearing a red uniform.

"That was quite the duel you had there" The man said holding out his hand.

"I've had better" Haru raised an eyebrow "To whom am I speaking?"

The man chuckled "I apologize I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Chancellor Sheppard"

Haru nodded in respect "A pleasure to meet you Chancellor but what is this about?"

"Did you forget what this duel was for my boy?" Shepard chuckled again "I've come offer you a place in Ra Yellow we can have you moved as soon as tomorrow"

"As good as that sounds sir I'm going to pass" Haru shook his head "It sounds like to much work, and without me there who's going to guard the dorm from those who would do it harm?"

"It seems like you've made your decision then." Sheppard nodded "So be it"

Haru smiled as he moved past him "excuse me Chancellor i have a date with my bed"


Electing to not take part in the evening festivities for his advancing Red colleagues Haru met Chumley and Syrus up in their room.

"Do you think what you said will change anything?" Syrus asked sitting beside Haru's bed on the floor.

The Kaiju duelist who had sprawled across his bed shook his head "I doubt I changed anyone's minds, if anything I made more enemies. I'm fine with it though makes life on the island more interesting"

Chumley sniffed the air and rolled over to peek over the edge "do I smell cheese?"

Haru visibly tensed looking away from Syrus. "Now that you mention it," The blue haired boy agreed "it's coming from somewhere close." he began to move towards the space beneath the bunk bed. There was a rustling sound followed by a loud "Aha!" as Syrus pulled out a large brown sack of food.

He stared accusingly at Haru "So this is what you were doing while I was taking the test"

"I don't know what you're insinuating" Haru's muffled voice said "I absolutely did not go raid the Blue Dorms fridge"

"Guilty as charged" Syrus smiled handing the bag up to Chumley who pulled out a complete tin of lasagna.

"Oh boy I haven't had something this good in forever"

"You know Eiji told me to let him know if you got up to anything while the test was being taken." Syrus said sitting down on the floor again.

"So you're going to tattle to the goody two shoes then?" Haru asked glaring at him.

"well….." Syrus's stomach rumbled "I guess I can let it pass today.

"Now you're speaking my language" Haru said hopping down from his bed followed soon after by Chumley.

"How are we going to eat this?" Chumley asked scratching his head.

"Lucky for you I stole some silverware to" Haru said pulling about seven forks from his jacket pocket.

"I'm not going to ask" Syrus sighed.

Red: Thanks for your patience everyone I got really busy at work this week and couldn't meet my self imposed deadline. Frankenstein comes from a toho movie I just got my hands on so i figured why not? A special thanks to Gokai Silver for helping me out with this chapter I couldn't have finished it without his help.

Silver: You couldn't finish any chapter without my help.

Red: Shut up. See you next chapter guys and keep sending feedback and ideas.

Q: will Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad appear?

A: Until a few days ago I didn't know it was a tsuburaya productions show, but now that I do I will plan on putting it somewhere in this story eventually. Haru uses monsters and heros owned by toho so some of the lesser known tv show characters will show up eventually as well.