Chapter 9: Expulsion Duel Commences, Haru and Syrus' greatest combo!
Dr. Crowler walked hastily through the halls of Duel Academy's main building avoiding the herd of Red students walking the halls.
'Look at them, Red students littering the halls like vermin' he thought. 'The hallowed halls of duel academy tainted with the filth of the unworthy, and weak. Usually I would have gotten rid of most of them by now, but since Haru Yoshida has appointed himself the dorms protector I haven't had a single red leave yet! That boy must have some kind of higher power looking after that boy after all I've done to get rid of him, not even getting banner drunk was successful.' "THAT SLIFER SLACKER HAS FOILED ME FOR THE LAST TIME" This sudden outburst caused the slifer students around him to scatter and take cover in the classrooms. "But he will pay most dearly for it, after what i have planned for him, he will be the one who looks like the fool".
"Dr. Crowler"
Crowler turned to see Chazz Princeton walking down the hall towards him, a determined look on his face. "Hello Chazz, What can i help you with today?"
"You can put me in the expulsion duel with that slifer savage that's what" Chazz said "I'm sure this time I can send him packing"
"Unfortunately Chazz I must decline your request" Crowler shook his head, causing the obelisk to gasp. "This duel will determine if the students participating are truly worthy of walking this academy's halls. I intend to make sure that Mr. Yoshida gets crushed under the feet of superior duelists. So I pulled out all the stops and hired the best tag team duelists the world has ever seen. Besides the reason why you lost your last duel with him was you let your anger blind you" And with that Crowler turned and left Chazz to ponder his words.
Back at the Slifer dorm Haru, Syrus and Chumley were in their room reorganizing their decks.
"I don't understand how you two can be so calm" Chumley asked.
"Well I've never let a duel weigh me down before" Haru shrugged. "Plus I have two things going for me in this scenario"
"And what are those?" Syrus asked curiously.
"Well number one is that I lost to your brother, so in the case that that blonde headed stooge we call a teacher decides to bring him in for a rematch I'm prepared. And number two I have you Syrus, I couldn't ask for a better tag partner"
"I appreciate your confidence Haru but I'm pretty sure you could find someone at least twelve times better than me somewhere on the island"
Haru looked at him with a frown. "What did I tell you about being negative short stuff"
"I know, I know have confidence" Syrus sighed. He began staring at his Power Bond card. 'I was terrible when I dueled Haru that last time, as my brother always told me. If the two of us are going to stay at this academy then I need to focus on the task at hand and not let anything weigh me down, especially Zane' Syrus shook off his doubt. ' I have to believe in myself, Believe, Believe, Believe'
"I BELIEVE IN MYSELF, HARU"
Haru turned away from Chumley to see his companion jump to his feet, a determined look on his face "That's great Syrus, looks like my pep talks have done something after al.l"
They heard a knock on the door, followed by the shuffling of paper underneath the door. An envelope was pushed into the room. Haru raised an eyebrow "Odd. Usually my briefings come later in the day". He tore open the envelope and began to read the paper inside. "Well boys looks like Crowler is pulling out all the stops this time, my sources say that he apparently hired the best tag team duelists in the world to face us.
"Wait" Chumley said. "Why are you getting briefings?"
"Because I'm the figurehead of the dorm of course. I usually get these when you two are fast asleep"
"Better question how do your 'resources' know about what Crowler has planned?" Syrus asked.
"The fruitcake yelled it while he was walking down the main building hallway" Haru smirked. "Damn I must really be making him lose his edge".
"Does seem like something Crowler would do, he's been a little more open about his hatred for the Reds since you joined us" Chumley nodded.
"It's because nobody has had the balls to challenge his hypocrisy until I arrived" Haru said proudly.
"Am I the only one concerned by the fact that it says 'Best tag team in the world'" Syrus asked somewhat panicked.
"Actually I was just about to ask if I could have your food passes" Chumley said looking at the two of them with a smile.
"No offense Chum but perhaps you should try moderation with your own meals" Syrus joked.
"Tell you what Chumley, in the off chance that we do lose, I'll give mine to you before we leave the island" Haru smirked "Though there isn't a chance in hell that I'm going to lose to one of Crowler's schemes"
"If it makes you feel any better, I would much rather have the two of you as friends then and endless supply of grilled cheese" The larger boy nodded.
"You just might make me cry" Haru said, breaking into a grin.
"See you soon Chumley" Syrus waved as he exited the room, followed soon after by Haru.
"Yeah I hope so…." Chumley said gloomily, watching them go.
At the main dueling stadium, the students, teachers and chancellor all took their seats as they awaited the upcoming duel. The head of security stepped up to the announcers mike to introduce the event.
ATTENTION! THE EXPULSION DUEL WILL BEGIN MOMENTARILY! THESE ARE SUDDEN EXPULSION RULES! SHOULD THE STUDENTS TAKING PART LOSE THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!
Bastion sat in one of the not yet fully filled rows with his arms crossed. He watched as groups of students piled into the stands and began filling up most of the available seating. Listening to the announcement he shook his head in disappointment "A bit harsh in my opinion".
"You can say that again…"
"Huh? " He turned to see Alexis,Sarah and Eiji filing into the row before sitting next to him.
"I haven't seen you since you had to leave early from Syrus and Harus practice duel" Alexis said
"Yeah I had to work on a few things for class" Bastion told her. He leaned forward in his seat before turning his head to look at her "I have question for you Alexis if I may be allowed to ask it"
"Go ahead" She nodded
"What's with the sudden interest in in Haru and Syrus? I can understand Eiji because he grew up with Haru, but yours is a little more mysterious"
"Im part of the reason why this duel is taking place" Alexis told him looking down at the floor in shame. "You see my brother disappeared from the abandoned dorm about a year ago, and I've been leaving a rose their in his memory ever since"
"Oh so you're the one whom Haru was referring to when he said the masked man kidnapped one of his comrades" Bastion nodded "I'm getting a clearer picture now"
"Unfortunately the higher up are real sticklers for the rules at this academy" Eiji chimed in. He nodded towards a seat below were Crowler sat making no effort to hide his amusement at the current situation.
"If the two of them manage to lose this duel it will be playing right into Dr. Crowler's hands" Sarah nodded.
"And leave the red dorm without a figurehead" Bastion agreed.
"Rumor has it that Crowler pulled out all the stops when hiring their competition" Alexis said "Their apparently former employees of your father Eiji"
"So they're from Duelist kingdom then?" Eiji rubbed his chin in thought "Pegasus never really went out of his way to discuss those events with us, and even when he did it was mostly about the finals between him and Yugi"
"Whoever it is, more than likely it means bad news for the two of them" Bastion sighed.
Haru plopped himself down in the waiting room as Syrus paced back and forth in front of the door.
"Y'know this place is starting to feel like a second home to me" Haru smiled as he looked around the room taking it in.
"Why can't you take this seriously?" Syrus grumbled turning to look at him. "This duel determines our future here at this school"
Haru sat up and looked him in the eyes "Because Syrus, I believe that no matter who that blonde-haired stooge sends against us the two of us, we will send them packing"
"I admire your confidence, I really do but I can't get this unpleasant feeling out of my stomach"
Haru got up and walked towards him stopping at his side and resting his hand on the small boys head. "Listen Shorty, I put you through rigorous training to get you over your fear of failing." He bent down to look him in the eyes "Are you saying I wasted my time?"
"N…...no" Syrus stammered remembering the obstacle training they had done the night before.
"Alright then, are you a Man or a Muppet Syrus?" Haru barked
"What?"
"Are you a man or a muppet?" Haru said a serious look in his eyes.
" I'm a Muppet of a man?" He asked confused.
"WRONG! " Haru said slapping him upside the head "I'LL ASK YOU AGAIN SYRUS, ARE YOU A MAN OR A MUPPET?"
"I'M A VERY MANLY MUPPET!" Syrus yelled determination dawning in his eyes.
"Damn straight you are" Haru said convinced. "Now let's get out there and show Whoever our opponents are, why we are the ultimate tag team this Island has to offer"
"YEAH" Syrus yelled opening the door and running towards the entrance to the arena.
"Damn I didn't think that speech would work" Haru smirked as he pulled out a copy of the Muppet movie from his jacket and placed it on the desk next to the couch. "I guess having them smuggle my disney movie collection on the island was a good idea after all." He followed syrus out the door meeting up with him just before the entrance. He pulled a card from his deck and handed it to the boy. "Here you go Syrus, you'll know when to use it"
Syrus frowned and looked at the card "Thanks Haru, I'll take good care of it."
SEND IN THE ACCUSED! SYRUS TRUESDALE AND HARU YOSHIDA YOUR TIME HAS COME!
Haru smiled as he was met by a mixture of boos and cheers from the audience, searching the crowd for his two "Favorite people". He glanced passed over Crowler, who was currently grinning ear to ear about the current situation. He stopped and raised his hand in the air in an act of defiance "Mark my words Crowler, if you are in fact the one behind all of this, I'll be sure to make sure you regret it later on." Next his eyes moved to an empty row in the Obelisk section where a familiar poofy haired Obelisk sat with his arms crossed in frustration.
Chazz noticed Haru's gaze and ran his thumb across his throat in a threatening motion. Much to his frustration that only made Haru's grin grow bigger. Chazz kicked the seat in front of him, and the sound rumbled around the room.
"The acoustics are top notch in here don't you think Syrus?" Haru laughed as Syrus also noticed the angry expression on the obelisks face.
"Pissing off the blues till the very end? Can't say i'm surprised " Syrus chuckled taking his place on the platform, and Haru took his place next to him soon after.
Above them Chazz gripped the armrests of his seat so hard his knuckles turned white "Damn you Slifers…. It should be me sending you packing. These people Crowler picked better send them packing or I'll be the first to step up and tell him I told you so"
Nearby standing above the rows of the obelisk blue seating stood Zane, arms crossed in his usual stoic pose as he observed them down below. 'Well little brother it looks like it's finally time to prove if you deserve to stay at the academy. Or if your destiny is on the next boat home'
Crowler grabbed the microphone and strolled up to the platform so everyone could see. "And without further ado, I would like to introduce our two special guest duelists" Crowler announced as two shadows flipped over Haru and Syrus causing them to step back.
"The hell?" The kaiju duelist said.
The two figures hit the ground and did another flip before stopping to pose on the other end of the field. They were bold older bald men, one wearing green robes and the other orange. Each had a strange marking tattooed on their head. The crowd let out a gasp at their entrance.
"What are you supposed to be?" Haru asked
"A better question is who are you?" Syrus asked
"The Paradox Brothers!"
"Salutations you fools." The one in orange greeted.
"I hope your ready, to duel" The one in green asked.
"Uh, never heard of you" Haru said scratching his head.
"Same" Syrus nodded "Perhaps this tag-duel won't be that bad"
"I wouldn't blame you for not knowing them" Crowler introduced "For in fact their last opponents were Joey Wheeler and The King of Games himself"
"You guys dueled Yugi Moto?" Syrus gasped. This reaction warranted a snicker from the paradox brothers.
"I've heard that these two have the title of best tag duelists in the world" Sarah pointed out "this is hardly fair for Syrus and Haru"
"I think that was Crowler's point" Bastion said, "Coming at this from a statistical perspective I believe Haru's chances are one in fifty"
"You're a wordy bastard aren't you?" Chumley said making his way towards their seats.
"It's nice of you to join us Chumley i was beginning to worry you wouldn't make it" Bastion smirked.
"Oh lay off, I was just finishing off my lunch before I came" Chumley growled sitting next to Eiji.
"I never figured you were one to bet against your friends Bastion" Alexis said.
"I never said I had money on them losing, i'm just saying the difference in skill levels puts the odds against Syrus and Haru" Bastion shrugged
"Hey Chumley" Chazz yelled from the obelisk seating. "Looks like you're going to have a whole lot more room in your dorm, your friends are toast!"
"Totally not liscious" Chumley grumbled.
"Don't listen to him Chumley, I believe haru had something up his sleeve coming into this"
"Crowler? Don't you think hiring the best Tag Duelists in the world is a bit much?" Sheppard asked from the sidelines.
"Not at all Chancellor, the boys broke a serious rule so I think it's only fitting that they face some serious opponents" Crowler protested "If the two of them have enough skill as duelists then they shouldn't have any trouble facing any opponent no matter how skilled."
"Wow you really do believe in us don't you teach?" Haru said sarcastically.
"Me and my big mouth" Crowler sweatdropped.
"And don't forget their travel expenses are coming out of your paycheck" Sheppard reminded him, causing Crowler to drop to the ground.
"These guys couldn't even win their fight with baldness, what makes you think they could beat us?" Haru joked.
"How clever you are" Crowler moaned into the microphone. "Duelists get ready for battle" Both sides activated their duel Disks and drew their starting hands. "The rules for this tag team are quite simple, each team will start out with 8000 life points instead of 4000 as they are sharing life points. There is no sharing of strategies, no sharing of advice, and no sharing of cards unless they are currently out on the field. You may however use cards on your partner's field, understood?"
"Yeah" The duelists all said in unison.
"The let the duel begin" He said jumping off the stage.
H/S:8000
P/D:8000
"It's time to rampage" Haru grinned looking at Syrus "Go get em little buddy"
Syrus nodded "Here I come….. I summon Gyroid in attack mode" a blue helicopter with cartoonish eyes appeared in front of him.
Gyroid level 3 (1000/1000)
"You must be joking" Para snickered. "I'm surprised that monster even has an attack mode. This card on the other hand will not disappoint. Arise Jirai Gumo attack position" A giant brown spider appeared opposite the cartoonish helicopter.
Jirai Gumo level 4 (2200/100)
"A spider? Nothing my deck can't handle" Haru smirked drawing his sixth card "First since you control a monster and I control none I special summon Anti kaiju Weapon Maser Cannon in defense mode"
Anti Kaiju Weapon Maser Cannon level 3 (1500/1500)
"And now your monster loses 100 attack for the level difference between the two monsters" Haru continued as the satellite cannon shot off a beam of light reducing the spiders attack.
Jirai Gumo (2200-2100)
"It matters not my monster is still the superior being" Para mocked.
"Yeah, yeah" Haru rolled his eyes "i'll finish with a facedown"
"The best defense is a good offense" Dox said drawing for turn."I summon Kaiser sea Horse, Attack mode!" He declared as a blue armored creature carrying a sword and shield appeared in front of them.
Kaiser Sea Horse level 4 (1700/1650)
Kaiser Sea Horse (1700-1600)
'Now if i know how this kind of duel works they'll attempt an attack right now' Syrus thought 'so it's best if I'm prepared'
"I choose to play a spell card from my hand" Dox said startling Syrus. "Its called Tribute Doll! Now i must tribute a monster on the field! Good thing my brother has one he can part with" The brothers nodded at each other."Farewell Jirai Gumo" Green vines gripped the giant spider before dragging it underground. "Now I can summon a level seven monster this turn and I choose Kazejin!" In the spider's place rose a green machine with giant muscular arms, and a japanese kanji on the forehead.
Kazejin level 7 (2400/2200)
Kazejin level (2400-2000)
"He managed to sacrifice his brothers monster to summon an even stronger one for the team, Now thats tag dueling" Bastion commented.
"Could you refrain from complementing the other team Bastion?"Alexis asked slightly annoyed.
"Why does Kazejin sound so familiar?" Eiji asked trying to remember.
"It was on the last test. It's one of the three elemental spellcasters that make up one of the more powerful cards in duel monsters" Sarah answered.
"Three? Well then let's just hope Haru and Syrus are able to prevent the other two from making their debut at this academy" Eiji nodded
Down in the arena the Paradox brothers began to rhyme once again.
"Do you really think you know anything of this game?"
"Your losers, your jokes, in other words you're lame"
"And if you think this is getting quite grueling"
"Wait until i give them a true schooling" Dox finished. "I play the spell Dark Designator. Now I can declare one monster that I can think of. If my brother has that card in his deck he gets to add it to his hand" he put on a fake thinking face. " I declare Sanga of the Thunder!" He pointed at his brother.
Para smiled as he revealed the card "What do you know? It's right here ready to tear them asunder"
'Another level seven monster?'Haru frowned 'What are you planning?'
"The duel is just starting…" Parra announced.
"But it's just about done…." Dox said.
"For your demise has already begun!" They both pointed at Haru and Syrus.
Syrus gasped and took a small step back.
"Hold up there short stuff, we cant let there rhyme's get to us" Haru said putting his arm around his partner. He stared at their present field 'Hopefully I'm not making this to easy for them with what little I did previous turn. Alright Haru let's take a look at what we got, I have my Maser setting up some much needed defense along with that set card I placed just in case. Then there's Syrus' gyroid that if I recall correctly cannot be destroyed by battle once per turn. Unfortunately he put it in attack position.' Haru shook his head before looking over at their opponent's field. 'Looks like we have a decent defense for staring down a level seven monster second turn'
"What do you think Haru? If we quit now we will have extra time to pack" Syrus said scared.
Haru turned a steely gaze towards him "Do I have to do the pep talk in front of the whole school Syrus?"
Syrus gulped but nodded. "You're right Haru I can do this". He took a side look at his brother up in the stands 'I have to many people I need to prove myself to, the Paradox brothers, , And especially you Zane'. He put on his game face. "All Aboard!" he announced drawing for his next turn. "I summon Steamroid in attack position!" a cartoonish train appeared next to the helicopter on his field.
Steamroid level 4 (1800/1800)
"And I'm not done there, I activate the spell card Polymerization" Syrus' monsters were sucked into a giant vortex above him. "Check it out! I fuse Steamroid and Gyroid to make the ultimate little engine that could: Steam Gyroid!" the two monsters came together to form the familiar looking machine from the practice duel with Haru.
Steam Gyroid level 6 (2200/1600)
"Now that's locomotion!" he cheered. "You made a mistake with your teamwork it seems, because without Jirai Gumo on your brothers field he's open to attack!"
"Um Syrus?"
Syrus was to pumped up to hear him, "And I'm going for it, Steam Gyroid attacks Para!"
"Your attacking?" Para asked surprised.
"You bet I am!" Steam Gyroid charged towards the orange clad brother.
Above, Eij, Alexis, Sarah and Bastion gasped. Crowler and Chazz grinned and Zane just shook his head in frustration.
"Brother if you would please…" Para asked.
"It would be my pleasure brother" Dox nodded. "Defend him Kazejin Squall Barricade!" The green monster maneuvered itself in front of steam gyroid and caused a massive blast of wind forcing its opponent back. "Our monster's special ability, do you like?"
"It reduces your monsters damage to zero without even a fight" Para explained.
"So I goofed?" Syrus asked.
"Do they even think they have a chance of beating Para and Dox?" Crowler muttered "They stink worse than dirty socks. Ha, now they even have me doing it".
"Forget it partner. It was a small mistake" haru said patting him on the shoulder.
"Yeah, right" Syrus said glumly
"Just pick your head up and keep going"
"Alright, I set one card and pass my turn" Syrus concluded.
"At last a smart move!" Para said drawing his next card."I play Monster Reborn to revive the frightful Jirai Gumo."
Jirai Gumo level 4 (2200/100)
Jirai Gumo (2200-2100)
The spider returned to their side of the field "And i'm also going to play the spell tribute doll!"
"Not again!"
"Yes again, and again I choose to sacrifice Jirai Gumo to summon another level seven monster, Arise Suijin!" The spider once again disappeared this time replaced by a blue monster that looked like a pair of legs with a midsection.
Suijin level 7 (2500/2400)
"But I'm not done yet. Mind if I borrow your monster brother?"
"Please do, that's why he's here after all" Dox graciously offered
"I sacrifice Kaiser Seahorse!" The monster was enshrouded in a dark blue flame.
"In case you didn't know, Kaiser seahorse can be counted as two tributes as long as i'm summoning a light type monster. I'm going to use this ability to call forth Snaga of the Thunder!" The new monster that appeared was a light bronze color with an armored top and a pair of arms.
Sanga of the Thunder level 7 (2600/2200)
"Now I place the odds at 500 to 1" Bastion said
"What are the odds of you shutting up some time soon?" Alexis said angrily
"Alright guys, calm down" Sarah said attempting to keep the peace.
"Here it comes" Eiji muttered.
"Three monsters on our side what could be better?" Para asked.
"I know brother. When, they come together" Dox replied.
"Prepare yourself!" Para said gleefully "I sacrifice Suijin,Kazejin and sanga of the thunder to bring out the ultimate monster: Gate Guardian! " There was a great flash of light as the three monsters converged into one being. Sanga made up the head, Kazejin made up the torso and Suijin made the legs.
Gate Guardian level 11 (3750/3400)
Gate Guardian level 11 (3750-2950)
"Gate Guardian?" Syrus cried.
"He's almost as big as my Kaiju monsters" Haru added with a whistle.
"His tiny tank seems like quite the nuisance doesn't it brother?" Para asked.
"I agree quite the nuisance, always reducing our monsters attack" Dox agreed.
"Well then I think we should do something about that shouldn't we?" Para smiled as he revealed a spell card from hand. "I equip Gate Guardian with Katana of the Lightning God. Now my monster gains a new ability. It allows me to change the battle position of one of your monsters" The giant monster's right hand shimmered as a great bronze katana appeared coursing with electricity.
"Shit" Haru said bracing for impact.
"Maser cannon is going into attack position" Para commanded as Gate Guardian stabbed the katana into the earth below and electrified Haru's monster.
Anti Kaiju Weapon Maser Cannon level 3 (1500/1500)
"Gate Guardian attacks your Maser Cannon with Tidal Surge!" The middle part of the monster began forming a ball of wind that then sucked in a portion of electricity and water from the other two parts before firing it directly at Haru's monster not only destroying it but dealing direct damage to him as well.
H/S: 8000-6550
"I was prepared for that, so here comes my quick play spell I set earlier. Anti Kaiju Weapon Mass Production" Haru declared as his card flipped up. "Now I can special summon two Anti Kaiju Weapon monsters from my deck with different names, Say hello to the Markalite Cannon and Hyper-Laser Cannon". The Markalite Cannon was a machine that seemed to be a cross between a radio telescope and a satellite while the other was a more advanced version of the Maser Cannon.
Anti Kaiju Weapon Markalite Cannon level 2 (1300/1300)
Anti Kaiju Weapon Hyper-Laser Cannon level 3 (1600/1600)
"I figured Haru had something up his sleeve, but it doesn't change the fact the two of them are facing a 3750 beater" Eiji scowled.
"With Steam Gyroid at zero attack I would have figured they would go for the easier way to inflict massive damage" Sarah said.
"More than likely they think that Haru can't bring anything out that can match their Guardian, so they plan to go for Steam Gyroid next turn" Bastion mused.
"They destroyed his little toy and all he could do is bring out two more?" Crowler smirked as he peered over the balcony "Maybe my loss to him was a fluke after all"
"I know it hurts"
"But it's about to get worse" The brothers rhymed
"Yeah for you" Haru smirked
"Let's see if you can back up your cockiness" Para challenged as he threw a card facedown.
Haru drew his next card before flashing his opponents a grin "looks like I drew something I can use. I activate Doctor Yamane's Research. Now I can draw three cards as long as I discard two of them" He revealed a spell and a trap and placed them in the graveyard slot of his duel disk. "Now I'll do a little tribute summoning of my own, say goodbye to Markalite Cannon and hello to one of my companions. Let's have a warm welcome for Kaiju Legend Anguirus in defense mode". With a loud screech the quadruped dinosaur appeared crushing the satellite cannon underneath its foot.
Kaiju Legend Anguirus level 6 (1700/2800)
"In order to destroy our monster you summon yours in defense position. No wonder why you're in the lowest ranked dorm" Dox smirked.
Haru wagged his finger at him "Hold on a second, I never said I was done. First I activate the effect of Hyper-Laser Cannon allowing me to inflict direct damage to you equal to the difference between its level and your highest level monster times 100. My monster is level three so you take 800 points of direct damage"
P/D:8000-7200
"Then I activate the continuous spell Kaiju Critical Mass! Once per turn I can mill the top three cards of my deck and if any of them are monsters I can have a kaiju on my field gain 400 attack or defense for each till the end of the turn" he revealed the top three cards of his deck causing the crowd to gasp, "Looks like today's my lucky day, I drew Godzilla, Rodan and Ebirah so Anguirus gains exactly 1200 defense" Anguirus began to swell with power as lava like cracks appeared all over his skin.
Kaiju Legend Anguirus level 6 (2800-4000)
"I don't get it, why is Haru buffing up his monsters defense points when can't do anything with them" Chumley asked.
"It's because Anguirus has a unique ability" Eiji explained "and unlike most of his other kaiju this effect does not require a tribute"
"You may be thinking, why is he buffing up his monsters defense stat right?' Haru asked his opponents "Well it's a simple explanation actually, Anguirus can attack from defense position using its defense points. Battle! I attack Gate Gaurdian with Anguirus! Spiky Spiral!" Rolling up into a ball the kaiju began to spin itself before launching at the giant creature.
P/D:7200-6950
"You managed to lower our life points" Para growled. "We will give you that"
"But don't think that this is the end you red jacket brat" Dox continued.
"Oooh so offended I set a card and pass." Haru rolled his eyes.
Anguirus (4000-2800)
"Good job Haru were back in it" Syrus cheered.
"You managed to defeat our Gate Guardian, but you will find that it's not the last time you will see him this duel" Para smiled "For I activate the card I just drew premature burial. Now resurrect from the graveyard Gate Guardian!" The mighty behemoth arose once again on the brothers side of the field.
"Believe it or not we actually have benefitted from the destruction of our monster" Para smiled "Right brother?"
"That's right brother" Dox nodded "I banish Katana of the Thunder God from our graveyard to activate its effect. Now I can search my deck for either a Scythe of the Wind God or a Trident of the Water God and add it to my hand. I choose to add the latter." A card pushed itself out of his deck and he added it to his hand. "Now without further ado, I equip our Guardian with the Trident of the Water God giving him the ability to inflict piercing damage" in Sanga's hand emerged a long intricate blue trident that it tapped on the ground before taking an attacking stance.
"Not so fast! You forgot I had a facedown! I activate Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy your trident!" Syrus declared as his card flipped face up.
"Then I'll intercede with my own facedown" Para declared "Judgement of Anubis negates the effect of your Typhoon as long as I discard a card from my hand. Now your typhoon has been downgraded to nothing but a summer breeze. But there's more where that came from. now I can destroy one of your monsters and deal you direct damage equal to its attack " He pointed at Anguirus with a sly smile "Looks like your Kaiju is hitting the road"
H/S:6550- 4850
"And Gate Gaurdian still has an attack. Turn his Steam Gyroid into scrap" Dox commanded as Guardian let loose a torrent of water from its trident destroying Syrus' fusion monster.
H/S:4850-1100
"It's your move, what are you waiting for?" Dox told Syrus
"A miracle" Syrus sighed as he drew for turn. "I summon Cycroid in defense position" An orange one eyed bicycle appeared with a single eye between its handlebars, before crossing said handlebars in defense.
Cycroid level 3 (800/1000)
Syrus noticed Haru staring at him and he shied away in embarrassment. 'It's all i could do with my current hand'
"You summoned a bike, it's about to get a flat" Para said drawing for turn "Gate Guardian, End them with Tidal Surge!" Gate Guardian charged up another torrent of water and sent it flying towards Cycroid causing an explosion to engulf Haru and Syrus.
Eiji, Bastion, Sarah, Chumley and Bastion all gasped.
Crowler leaned over the balcony as happy as he could be. "They really did it, finally I can get rid of those pests"
"HOLD IT" Haru's voice rang through the explosion as the smoke cleared "I'm not done with you two"
H/S:1100-4850
"But how?" Crowler asked
"Simple actually" Haru explained "My set card was draining shield, so I negated your attack and gained the life points instead."
"You forget I have a second attack" Para informed him.
"Did I?" Haru raised an eyebrow.
"Time for another Tidal Surge Gate Guardian"
H/S:4850-1100
"Looks like our students are standing up pretty well to your handpicked opponents" Sheppard pointed out with a smile.
Crowler shook his head "They are putting up a good fight, but it pains me to see how weary they're getting from their feeble attempt to come back"
"Are we watching the same duel?" the Chancellor asked "Haru doesn't seem to be worried at
All"
The Paradox brothers seemed to notice the boy's determination as well.
"Well, well, the slifer Red forges ahead"
"When a smarter duelist, would have fled instead"
The Kaiju duelist groaned pinching the bridge of his nose "All this rhyming is giving me a killer migraine. Could you two stop with the crappy poetry already?" Haru cracked. The Paradox brothers seemed to be insulted by this comment.
"Forget about our rhyming."
"Just concentrate on your car playing."
"Because with the partner you have."
"To win you have a long way to go."
Syrus looked up at Haru hurt in his eyes. "Don't listen to these bozo's Syrus"
"But they're right Haru"
"Don't give me that bullshit Syrus, we both know it's not true. I know you can do it and for that reason I'm going to leave the destruction of Gate Guardian to you. I play card of sanctity allowing the four of us to draw until we have six cards in hand" Both sides drew until they had six cards " First Hyper-Laser cannon's effect activates dealing you 800 damage"
P/D:6950-6150
"Then I'll finish my turn with three facedowns" Haru nodded "Your go"
"That was rather odd for Haru, he usually thrives in these sort of situations" Bastion commented.
"If you think about it, he's fighting a war on two fronts in this case" Alexis said. "Not only is he dueling against the best tag team in the world, he's also fighting against Syrus' self doubt"
"Looks like you have left yourself open to defeat yet again" Dox said. "Gate Guardian still stands with two attacks and all you have are low attack point monsters. You're through. Gate Guardian it's time to end this duel attack cycroid with Tidal Splash!"
"I thought you would try to do that again, so i had this to counter, I activate No Entry! Now your Guardian is switched to defense position thus negating the attack" Haru informed them.
"Fine then I'll play this face down. No more, No less. Its up to you brother to do the rest" Dox Growled.
"Excellent decision, I think it's for the best, for next turn Im sure to win us this contest" Para declared.
"You heard that right Haru? Next turn there going to take us down. There's no point in even drawing, at least if I give up they might let you have a rematch"
Haru bent down to look him in the eyes "Listen Syrus, if I'm staying on this island then it damn well better be with you. You have one draw, remember what you did during our training with one draw"
-Flashback-
During one of the two's practice duels the previous few days, Syrus had been backed into the corner by Haru's aggressive dueling style.
"You're not getting out of this one short stuff" Haru said
"Yeah I give up, let's have another rematch" he pulled the top card of his deck and examined it. "Whoa this would have changed everything"
"Well it doesn't change the fact you gave up to begin with" Haru said with a smile. "Remember that next time"
"You hear what I'm saying syrus? It's not over until you draw your last card"
"But.."
"No buts, you want to stay at this academy right?" Haru interrupted "It's your move, Prove that you're meant to be here"
"I'm afraid that my next draw will get us expelled outright" Syrus muttered before turning to look at the defending Gate Guardian. His eyes flashed with inspiration as he remembered his duel with Chumley during the night before.
-Flashback-
Haru looked over Syrus' hand and spotted a good card.
"See that card Syrus? That card could give you a major advantage in this duel"
"Come on you're coaching him now?" Chumley complained from the opposite side of the field.
"You're not the one in an expulsion duel tomorrow" Syrus yelled to him.
"This is it, that one card can decide the the course of this duel. But if I don't draw it were done for. My dreams and Haru's, all that we've been through will be all for not. I do want to stay at this academy so here goes everything!" Syrus drew his card and nodded at Haru "It's here".
"Looks like you drew it" Haru nodded "Let's show them our power"
Syrus nodded "i activate the spell card Shield Crush. As you can probably guess by its name it allows me to destroy any monster that is hiding in defense position, and would you look at that Your Gate Guardian qualifies. A beam of light shot out of the spell card and destroyed Gate Guardian.
"Gate Guardians cooked!" Para cried.
"I can hardly look" Dox said.
"Now show them what you're made of" Haru cheered.
"Now I summon Drillroid in attack position" As syrus placed the card in the tray a cartoonish purple drill burrowed up through the ground.
Drillroid level 4 (1600/1600)
"Attack Para directly with Drill Force!" Syrus commanded. The cartoonish monster rushed the field and struck Para in the gut.
P/D:6150-4550
"Good job Syrus" Haru congratulated. "The bigger they are the harder they fall." The two smiled at each other.
The crowd burst into cheers.
"Alright grill cheese here I come!" Chumley fist pumped.
Zane grunted before nodding his head.
"No, This is supposed to be punishment, and they're treating them like heroes! How can they be doing this?" Crowler asked.
"Simple Velian, it's because they are all duel academy students, and they expect nothing else from their classmates" Sheppard said surprising Crowler yet again.
"Did you see that? Did you?" Bastion asked leaning forward in his chair.
"Yes Bastion we are all here currently watching the duel with you" Eiji deadpanned.
"What amazes me isn't the fact they brought down Gate Guardian" Alexis said "It's the fact that Haru set up Syrus so he could take their monster down the next turn. That's the kind of teamwork that they need to win this duel"
"Let's hope they can keep it up" Bastion nodded.
"I play one facedown and end my turn" Syrus said. "Thanks for the pep talk Haru"
"No problem, you're the one who managed to pull off that sweet move"
"Mind if I join in on the praise you two?" Para asked.
"Because for destroying our Gate Guardian we should really….. thank you"
Syrus and Haru frowned, confused by their opponents upbeat attitude.
"They say whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" Para said as he drew his card. "After all we are still in this duel and we are about to get a whole lot stronger. I play the spell Dark Element, it can only be activated while there is a Gate Guardian in our graveyard. We pay Half our life points….."
P/D:4550-2275
"And now we can summon a monster that can't be destroyed by battle"
"Dark Gaurdian!" The brothers called as a dark smoke began to swirl around their field. The smoke began to take shape and form a burly man carrying an axe while riding a mechanical spider.
Dark gaurdian level 12 (3800/3800)
"Invincible when it comes to battle and nearly 4000 attack" Bastion gasped
"This is really bad" Syrus said thinking along the same lines.
"Guardian attacks Drillroid with Axe Slash Bash!" Dark Gaurdian swung its axe releasing energy waves that swept towards Syrus' monster.
"This is it! If the attack connects Haru and Syrus are done for" Bastion cried.
"Haru!"
"Syrus!"
Chazz and Crowler seemed to be the only ones enjoying the current situation.
"Farewell…" Para waved.
"Lets not get ahead of ourselves here" Haru yelled "I chain my two facedowns Call of the Haunted and Kaiju Tag Team! First I'm resurrecting the King of Monsters from my graveyard, Arise Godzilla!" With a triumphant roar the king of monsters appeared on Haru's field.
Kaiju Legend Godzilla level 9 (3000/2500)
"Then Kaiju Tag Team activates allowing me to change your attack to a Kaiju I control, And that monster cannot be destroyed by battle this turn". Godzilla put a giant foot in front of the cartoon drill taking the slashes instead.
H/S:1100-300
"Haru coming in clutch once again" Eiji grinned
"An impressive trap card"
"I didn't think it would be so hard"
"I know, we bombard and bombard, but at least our precious dark gaurdian…"
"Has kept up his guard"
"Quite right brother we will not be blasted to shards"
"He'll finish them off next turn.."
"And this duel will be ours"
Syrus fell to his knees 'No matter how much i set up they always come back with something even more powerful'
"Here it comes," Crowler said getting giddy. "The time I've been waiting for: the moment these two slackers get expelled."
"Chin up Syrus" Haru comforted his friend "We aren't done yet"
"But Haru.."
"What did I say about buts Syrus? Now stand up, you're going to want to see what I'm going to pull off this turn"
"Looks like the boy still wants to proceed"
"Really, for sure I thought mercy he would plead"
"N,o for he would need smarts to know when to concede"
"Can it, you two" Haru said. "I draw" Haru drew his card "First things first, since my Laser is still on the field you take another 800 direct damage"
P/D: 2275-1475
"Next i activate the spell Kaiju Gene Research" A card depicting a researcher looking through a beaker of green liquid appeared. "Now i can banish any amount of Kaiju In my graveyard and gain 500 life points for each. I banish Rodan, Anguirus, and Ebirah to gain 1500 life points.
H/S:300-1800
"You insist on increasing your life points to delay the inevitable"
"Why not just let it happen?"
"Because i'm not letting my partner down" Haru growled. "Critical Mass activates allowing me to mill three" he revealed the top three cards of his deck revealing only one monster. "Looks like this time I only have Minya to send, but the little guy gives Godzilla 400 attack.
Kaiju Legend Godzilla level 9 (3000-3400)
"Next I banish from my graveyard Kaiju Bio Research that I sent this turn, and now I can special summon a rose token to my field in defense position. I set a card and pass my turn."
"He's setting up his graveyard again" Sarah mused as she looked at Eiji, who was currently in the middle of rubbing his chin in thought.
"Plus he has another card set for the turn so he must have some kind of plan to get to Syrus' next turn" Bastion agreed.
"To sum up this duel Haru is the shield and Syrus is the sword, whenever the two of them seem to come close to losing Haru always finds a way to bring them back in" Alexis added.
"You seem to be on the defensive" Dox said drawing for his turn "So i'll get rid of your monster before I finish you off. I activate One for One Fight. Now our two highest attack monsters are forced to do battle"
"So you intend to destroy godzilla and then go after Syrus next turn" Haru grinned" Well I can't just let you do as you please. I activate Negate Attack to keep Godzilla from being destroyed." The incoming clash between the two monsters was interrupted by a wall of glass that separated the two. "Honestly you keep walking into my trap cards you should be more prepared"
Zane smiled, something that hadn't happened in quite a while. "Looks like he kept you safe till your turn Syrus. Now all you have to do is use what he's given you"
"That's all for me"
"But just wait and see"
'This next turn will be ours"
"And we will win, that's our guarantee"
"Alright Syrus bring it home. If you want to stay at this academy believe in your deck and it will pull through. Get ready to play the right card."
Syrus nodded and looked down at his deck. 'Play that's what my brother told me that one time, But do I understand the difference between using and playing a card?' He looked upwards to see Zane watching him from the stands.
The world seemed to disappear around them as he and his brother seemed to move towards each other stopping only a few inches from each other. Syrus noticed he was wearing his old school uniform while Zane was still wearing his obelisk blazer.
"Hey Zane, what's the difference between using a card and playing it?" he looked up at his brother "Aren't they the same thing?"
Zane's head turned slightly "That's something you can't be taught… only learned. It takes a moment of pure clarity, when your dueling on a whole new level. A higher level, the angles, the moves all of them are different. You won't think just act"
Syrus snapped back to reality finding himself still on the platform beside Haru "Alright no more thinking, it's time for me to act. Here we go" Syrus said drawing the top card of his deck. "Yes! First I'll tribute my Drillroid to summon UFOroid in attack mode!" As Syrus sent his monster to the graveyard a cartoonish flying saucer appeared were the drill once stood.
UFOroid level 6 (1200/1200)
"Here comes the fun part, I activate the spell Power-Bond!"
"What's that? The brothers asked.
"It's a fusion spell of sorts" Syrus explained "It allows me to fusion summon a machine type monster, Haru do you mind?"
"Not at all my friend, you can use my monster however you see fit" Haru nodded.
"I fuse UFOroid and Kaiju Legend Godzilla to form Super Anti Kaiju Mecha Kiryu!" Syrus declared as their two monsters disappeared into the vortex. The vortex began to rise as it revealed a pair of large metallic legs, then a breastplate then finally a head with bright yellow eyes. This new monster was almost a spitting image of Godzilla save for the cannon barrels protruding over its shoulders, jetpack, and the new shiny metallic look.
"Kiryu here was formed by combining the ultimate powers science has to offer and the bones of the first godzilla the world met" Haru explained.
Super Anti Kaiju Mecha Kiryu level 11 (?/?)
"It doesn't have any attack" Bastion pointed out
"We know Bastion we can all see" Alexis sighed.
"So he decided to bring out the big guns this time?" Eiji mused looking down at the great metallic robot.
"You've seen this monster before Eiji?" Chumley asked.
"Haru summoned Kiryu against me during one of our duels back at industrial illusions. It's a powerful card no doubt, but it has a pretty bad downside. After it declares an attack the controller has to tribute a monster in order to keep it on the field, that's no doubt the reason why he summoned that rose token"
"Kiryu gains the combined attack of both monsters used to fusion summon it" Syrus explained as the metallic Godzilla began to swell with energy.
Kiryu: ?+1200+3000=4200
"It doesn't matter" Para shook his head "So cease your useless prattle."
"You know Dark Guardian cannot be destroyed by battle"
"I know, but since Power-Bond was used in its fusion summon Kiryu's attack points double" Kiryu began to swell with a blue energy.
Kiryu:4200-8400
"8400 points?" the brothers shrieked.
"Now your Guardian may not be able to be destroyed by battle, but your life points aren't safe from our monsters onslaught" Syrus smirked "Go Kiryu, Absolute Zero Cannon!". Three doors to a panel on Kiryu's chest opened to reveal a jewel on its chest. It began to shine with a white light before letting loose a beam of energy engulfing Dark Gaurdian.
P/D: 1475-0
"Yeah!" Sarah and Eiji cheered hugging each other. They noticed a few moments later and released each other, turning away to conceal their blushing.
"They won" Bastion said with a smile, "I'm getting more and more impressed every day"
"I'm just glad Haru gets to stay at the academy" Alexis said Cheerfully.
"You mean Haru and Syrus right?" Chumley gave her a suspicious look.
"Of course, that's exactly what i mean" Alexis said awkwardly "I just said Haru's name because…...eh….um...er, let's go congratulate them" She lept out of her seat along with Eiji and Sarah and began to make her way towards the arena.
Chazz kicked the back of the seat in front of him. The seat bent due to the impact. He stood up and stormed out of the arena.
"No it can't be, they beat the legendary tag duelists" Crowler gasped sinking to his knees in despair "How could another one of my plans fail?"
"Obviously it's because of your splendid teaching" Banner said crouching down to look him in the eyes. "Oh wait they're in my dorm" Pharaoh who was in the teachers arms leaned forward and licked Crowler across the face.
"Did that furball just lick me?" Crowler squealed "Does he have rabies? Let me see his papers! Call the pound!"
"We did it short stuff" Haru nodded a smile creeping across his face.
"Yeah we did" Syrus said tearing up. "We really won"
"Congrats guys you did it" The two turned to find the rest of the group making there way up to them.
"They're right, you did great" Sheppard agreed. "The two of you have proven your skill, as well as your drive to stay at this academy"
"Oh yeah" Haru turned back towards their fallen opponents "I'm not going to stoop to the point of rhyming to you,but I have to admit that duel was fun. If you ever find yourself on the island again give me a call"
"Well said Haru" Sheppard said "I'm sure it will be even better written"
"Say what now?" Haru frowned looking at him.
"I'd like a five page report on what you learned from this experience.
"Chancellor all I really want to do is go take a nap after this "
"With your sleep schedule I think I'll bump it up to ten pages single spaced" Sheppard smiled innocently "After all you have been sleeping through a decent portion of your classes"
"TEN WHOLE PAGES? !This is a crime against nature Chancellor" Haru complained.
Syrus turned to look up at his brother who was still watching from above. 'I'd like to think I impressed you Zane, that I have the desire to make it as a great duelist like you. But I still have a lot to learn, i'm just glad I can do it at this academy"
A shadow of a smile crossed Zane's face as he turned to leave.
Syrus returned to the group just as Haru pressed into another line of ranting about his current homework assignment. The students of the Red,Yellow, and a few of the Blue were still giving them a standing ovation causing Haru to stop and smile. He raised his fist into the air. "That was a fine rampage"
And with that the first arc comes to a close. I'm extremely proud of myself for sticking with this story for this long, My other GX fanfiction never got to this point. A shout out to Azure Dragon of the East for allowing me to throw some ideas at him, it's nice to have another Godzilla/Yugioh Fan to bounce ideas off of. As for other news Silver was finally able to update his Rosario Vampire x Kamen Rider Gaim story so if your interested give that a look. Thanks for your support. I couldn't have done it without you, and I look forward to writing the chapters yet to come. As always if you have comments, reviews suggestions ideas for character or new archetypes, leave a comment below or send me a message at make it showy at gmail.
-Red
Q: Will the Wolfman from Godzilla vs the Wolfman make an appearance as well as other scraped monster ideas, and will there be a Halloween chapter.
A: I did not originally intend to include the Wolfman due to not seeing the film or the monsters capabilities. However I will attempt to include him more than likely in the Halloween special. As for the never used kaiju like Mecha Mothra sure, I'll get to using them eventually, i have to make use of the main Kaiju roster first. I have plans for Mothra and King Ghidorah who will be appearing somewhere within the next ten chapters.
Q: Base form of King Ghidorah?
A: I will more than likely use the Showa version of Ghidorah to start off with and move on from there. Godzilla Mothra And King Ghidorah will be Haru's ace monsters.
