Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to thank you for your long wait for my bad writing. Over the years since I written the previous chapters, my writing hasn't grown a lot which is bad for me as a student. So, you guys supporting and criticizing me really helps me in the long run and helps me write for you guys amazing stories. In this chapter, we have finally reached the Fusion-Introduction Arc. Wooh guys this has been a ride and we'll see new faces that I didn't plan to write about until now that I think about it. Well, hope you guys enjoy.
Matthew: The hell. Why did so many Academia students show up? We can't even rest properly.
Rio: Maybe it was your huge dragon. What was it again? Red Nova Dragon?
Matthew: Yep. Very useful in getting the advantage against an opponent. It's at least a 4500 attack beast that can't be destroyed by card effects. I'm so awesome.
Rio: I'm not sure about that.
Ryouga: Aren't you guys being a bit too loud? They might still be around.
Avery: Yeah. And when did both of you get close?
Matthew: I don't know. An hour ago? What's wrong? We're just talking Avery.
Avery: I'm wondering about the black eye now. Rio never said anything about it.
Matthew: It's not like it was her Avery.
Yuto: Let's not chat about that now. What's this you talked about working with Reiji?
Matthew: I formed an alliance with Reiji. I could sense that he had a distrust of his father. I know some of these helpers and we made a quick code?
Avery: Code?
Matthew: To know that they're legit. I say TTDR at random and they respond with FSXP.
Avery: FSXP? That's so random.
Matthew: It's the list of the summoning methods that were released in that order. Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, and than Pendulum.
Yuto: That's smart. Anyway, we got to go.
The five exit the building quietly as they look out carefully. They soon run as fast as they could until they are intercepted by Academia students. One in red, blue, and yellow.
Matthew: My god, you guys never give up. I'll take care of them. You guys go on ahead.
Ryouga: What? Are you serious? We can't ask you take on these guys by yourself.
Matthew: Ryouga. This ain't up for debate. I'm keeping them occupied. I have a map and a pinpoint of the place. Just go!
Rio: Alright Matthew.
The four left Matthew all by himself against himself.
Ten minutes later.
Matthew: First of the Dragon! Attack the one in the red directly!
Red - LP 1700 → 0
Matthew Wins!
Matthew: Simple enough. Now I'll let you have a little nap while I g- who the hell are you?
He sees a person around the age of 18 wearing a black trench coat with a high collar over a grey shirt and white pants with black boots.
?: You're with Academia and you don't know who I am? You are truly an incompetent soldier!
The boy activates his duel disk.
Matthew: Woah dude. I don't know you and I'm not from Academia. Please calm down.
?: If you're not from Academia, then why do you have their duel disk?
Matthew: I stole it. Ok. I have been helping the resistance against the Fusion Dimension with my little sister.
?: Talk is meaningless. You used Fusion monsters and you have an Academia duel disk. I won't believe any of your lies!
The student who was recently defeated by Matthew regains consciousness.
Red: K-Kaito T-Tenjo? Oh n-no!
Matthew kicks the Academia soldier for him to pass out again.
Matthew: Kaito? Is that your name? If these guys know you then you must be highly wanted in Academia. I told you that I'm against them, but it looks like talk won't go through you. I'll have to make you believe me in a duel!
He activates his disk.
Kaito: Are you ready to repent?
Matthew/Kaito: Duel!
Matthew - LP 4000
Kaito - LP 4000
Kaito: My move! I summon Cipher Wing (LV 4, 1400 ATK)! When I Control a Cipher Wing, I can Special Summon another Cipher Wing! I summon two more Cipher Wings from my hand!
Kaito: I Release one of my Cipher Wings and increase the Levels of the other two by 4! (LV 4 → LV 8) Then I Overlay my now two Level 8 Cipher Wings! Galaxy shining in the darkness. Embody the demon of revenge and become my very servant! Xyz Summon! Descend! Rank 8! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon (Rank 8, 3000 ATK)! I set two cards facedown and end my turn!
Matthew: Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon? This is getting weird. My turn then! Draw! If I used summoning methods other than Xyz, he'll get the wrong idea. So then… I summon Goblindbergh (LV 4, 1400 ATK)! I activate his effect and I can Special Summon one Level 4 monster from my hand and then change this card to Defense Position! I summon Arsenal Bug (LV 3, 2000 ATK)! Goblindbergh now changes to Defense Position. (1400 ATK → 0 DEF) I activate the spell Temple of the Kings! I can use a trap that I set this turn! I play Pot of Greed! I draw two cards! I set a card and activate it! I activate the trap Final Attack Orders! I changed all monsters position to attack! Next, I activate the spell Blustering Winds! I choose one monster and it gains 1000 Attack until the end of my next standby phase! (1400 → 2400 ATK)
Kaito: Both monsters don't have enough attack to dead with my Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon.
Matthew: That may be true, but all the conditions are met. I Release both monsters who have 2000 or more attack so I can special summon my monster! The galaxy that lurks in the darkness. Become the light of hope and my very servant. The embodiment of light, now descend! Appear now, Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (LV 8, 3000 ATK)!
Kaito: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon? You dare use my dragon as a mockery?! I won't ever forgive you!
Matthew: Believe what you wish Kaito. I don't know you and I have used this card multiple times during my time as a respectable duelist. I'll protect this dimension with I have got. Battle! I attack Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon with my Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon! Photon Stream of Destruction!
Kaito: Going for mutual destruction? Foolish! I activate the quick spell Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Shock! When I have a Cipher Xyz Monster that is battling another monster, the monster won't be destroyed and it negates the effects of all monsters on the field until the end of this turn! And at the end of damage calculation, the battle phase ends!
Matthew: Aw crap! I can't use Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon's effect to steal it's Overlay Units. And I lost it. Just great! Wait it's a rank up? Oh, you have gotta be kidding me.
Kaito: You guessed correctly. Now I can Special Summon 1 Cipher Xyz monster that is 1 Rank higher than the target monster using it as a Xyz Material! Galaxy shining in the darkness. Release the forever unchanging light and become the beacon that illuminates the future! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Descend, Rank 9! Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon (Rank 9, 4500 ATK)!
Matthew: Darn it! My plan failed and I lost my only monster. Might as well take my defeat with my chin up. I *sigh end my turn!
Kaito: My turn! I draw! I'll finish you off! Battle! I attack you directly with Neo Galaxy-Eyes Ciph-
?: How about you let us join?
Kaito and Matthew look towards their left to see Obelisk Force members standing around.
Battle Royal Mode, Initiated!
Red - LP 4000
Yellow - LP 4000
Green - LP 4000
Kaito: You brought reinforcements? You Academia are really scum.
Red: The hell you talking about. He isn't with us. Are you Matthew?
Matthew: Now, of all times. Yeah, so what?
Yellow: You've gotten pretty famous in Academia. You already become one of the top ones on our wanted list!
Kaito: So you're not on their side?
Matthew: Like hell I am! I rather die than join these jackasses! Especially with these Obelisk Force members. Carding people and pin them down without remorse. It's enough to make me gag just hearing or talking about them.
Green: You shouldn't talk considering what's about to happen next. Due to your duel, your field is wide open! We'll take this opportunity to defeat and card you!
Red: Hey look who it is. It's Kaito. We can take down two of Academia's biggest threats today.
Yellow: The professor is going to be pleased with our results.
Matthew: Kaito! It seems like we have a common enemy! Let's say we take care of them together. We can deal with our previous discussion at a later time.
Kaito: We don't have much choice. Agreed. I'll work with you for the time being! I can't attack them so, I set two cards and end my turn!
Red: Ain't that nice! You were fighting each other earlier and now you guys are teaming up together. Draw! I activate Fusion and fuse all three Ancient Gear Hound Dogs from my hand! Mechanical hounds who carry on the ancient spirits, flock together and become one with new power! Fusion Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Antique Gear Triple Bite Hound Dog (LV 7, 1800 ATK)! Battle! I attack Matthew directly!
Matthew - LP 4000 → 2200
Red: I end my turn!
Matthew: This is starting to look familiar. Oh yeah. They attacked me the moment I had nothing. What are you guys called? It's on the tip of my tongue. Bingo! YOU GUYS ARE VULTURES!
Green: This is just a war. If you fail to fight properly, then you lose in this world. The weak will die and the strong will prosper.
Matthew: That doesn't mean what you guys are doing is right. Carding people. Destroying homes. I haven't seen what you guys did on the day of the incident, but I really hate you by just seeing the aftermath.
Kaito: They are truly the worst of the worst. Just wait a bit longer.
Yellow: A bit late for that Kaito! After Matthew, you're next! I draw! I also activate Fusion and fuse all three Ancient Gear Hound Dogs from my hand! Fusion Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Antique Gear Triple Bite Hound Dog (LV 7, 1800 ATK)! Battle! I attack Matthew directly!
Matthew - LP 2200 → 400
Matthew: Got anything else! C'mon you bastards! I can tank it! You are nothing to me! Avery hits harder!
Green: With pleasure! My turn! Draw! I use Fusion as well and fuse all three Ancient Gear Hound Dogs from my hand! Fusion Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Antique Gear Triple Bite Hound Dog (LV 7, 1800 ATK)!
Kaito: I activate Bottomless Trap Hole! When you Summon a monster with 1500 or more attack, I can negate the summon and banish the card!
Green: Tsk. I set one card facedown, and I end my turn.
Matthew: Finally, my turn! I will make you pay! I activate the spell Card of Sanctity! Everyone draws until they have six cards! Tsk! I activate the spell Reload and shuffle my whole hand into the deck, shuffle, and draw the same amount of cards that I sent in! Perfect! I, using Scale 0 Psychic Tuner and Scale 9 Blue-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, set the Pendulum Scale! With this, I can special summon monsters levels 1 through 8 simultaneously! Guided in this world, break the dimensional shift and create a new future! Pendulum Summon! Come forth my monsters! Two Blue Eyes White Dragons (LV 8, 3000 ATK)!
Kaito: Pendulum Summon?
Matthew: Worry about that later! I activate the spell Cool Draw! I draw three cards! Perfect! I activate the spell Message in a Bottle! I target 3 monsters with different Levels in my graveyard and special summon them onto my field! Their attack becomes zero! Come forth! Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, Goblindbergh, and Arsenal Bug! Next, I activate the equip spell Synchro Boost on Arsenal Bug! It gains a Level and 500 Attack! Next, I Overlay the Level 4 Goblindbergh and Arsenal Bug! Carry hope on white wings! The Messenger of Light! Xyz Summon! Rank 4! Number 39 Utopia (Rank 4, 2500 ATK)! Lastly, I Overlay the Level 8 Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and the two Blue-Eyes White Dragons! Radiant galaxy, here and now become the striking light, and show yourself! Descend, my soul's black power! Blackness of the abyss! Rank 8! Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (Rank 8, 4500 ATK)!
Black aura similar to the white aura that appeared when Matthew faced the twins commanders. The pressure felt ominous as the aura soon formed a black dragon as its eyes turned red. The Obelisk forces were trembling at what they saw and even Kaito seemed a little uneasy at its presence. It soon disappeared.
Red: W-What?! What is this power?
Matthew: The power of me as a duelist! The power of my cards. The power of my friends. It's time for you to think about what you've done! Kaito if you may let me use your Overlay Units!
Kaito: That's fine!
Matthew: Thanks! I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon's effect! When it was Xyz summoned two effects are activated. First, when this monster is Xyz summoned using Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon I can absorb all my opponents Overlay Units and my dragon gains 500 Attack for each one! Since Kaito is the only one with Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon and it has three Overlay Units, my monster gains 1500 Attack! (4500 → 6000 ATK) Second, all faceup cards lose their effects! Photon Howling! Thanks for the assist Kaito!
Kaito: Hmph!
Red: Why would you take away your ally's Overlay Units?! Isn't that what gives Xyz monsters power?
Matthew: True. Xyz monsters can only use their effects when they have Overlay Units, but my dragon has an effect as well! By using one Overlay Unit my Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon can attack for every single Overlay Unit that was absorbed! Since there were three Overlay Units absorbed my dragon can attack three times! This is more than enough to take you all down! Battle! Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon attacks all your Antique Gear Triple Bite Hounded Dogs!
Green: I activate the trap, No Entry! All monsters are changed to defense position. In the next turn, we'll beat you!
Matthew: Final Attack Orders effect! All monsters on the field can't change their battle positions. Basically, you just burned your card!
Kaito: Are you ready to repent?!
Matthew: Go Neo Galaxy-Eyes Galaxy Dragon! Destroy your foes! Ultimate Photon Stream!
The Obelisk Forces are taken back in fear by Kaito's words and Matthew's dragon.
Red - LP 4000 → 0
Yellow - LP 4000 → 0
Green - LP 4000 → 0
Matthew: Nice! Now then. I can't beat Kaito with Utopia, wait why am I thinking of doing that? That sounds wrong.
Matthew placed his hand on his deck.
Matthew - LP 400 → 0 (Surrendered)
Kaito Wins!
Matthew quickly grabbed his breath and didn't see Kaito carding the Obelisk Force members.
Matthew: So Kaito, where to next? I'm supposed to be meeting with people in the Resistance. Perhaps you know them? Yuto and Shun?
Kaito: … Yes, I know them. They were my friends I chose not to work with them anymore.
Matthew: Why not?! We need to group up together in order to beat Academia!
Kaito: It wasn't helping! Academia… carded my family. We weren't getting results. Going by myself was more efficient! My brother…
Matthew: W-what?! His family… If that happened to Avery, no I won't let that happen! I'm sorry for your loss. I can tell you won't agree to come back with me so I'm off. It was a pleasure.
Kaito: Hold it!
Matthew: What? Is it about the Pendulum cards?
Kaito: Yes… Where did they come from? Where did you get them?
Matthew: A l- Not that long ago. It just appeared. Even I don't know where they originated from. Forget about them for now.
Kaito: … Fine.
Matthew: Kaito. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you.
Kaito:... Hmph.
Kaito runs away leaving Matthew standing by himself. The cloudy sky grows more ominous and wind passes by the boy who thinks about his next plan. He sees three cards on the floor and picks them up to feel completely shocked and a sense of fear as he sees the Obelisk Force members in them.
Matthew: No way! They were carded? How the hell did this happened? Does Academia card duelist that lose or something? I need to show this to Yuto. He'll know how to deal with this.
Matthew pockets the cards as he runs towards the pinpoint.
Meanwhile
Shun: Yuto! Avery!
Shun is able to see Yuto and Avery running up to him with Rio and Ryouga.
Yuto: Hey Shun. Matthew is back but got held up for a bit. He'll be here eventually.
Avery: He should be right behind us. I saw his Galaxy-Eyes earlier. There were two different looking ones though.
Yuto: Wait, that must have been Kaito's Galaxy Eyes. Matthew could have one, but two different looking ones?
Avery: One looked like it had yellow bits attached to it while the other was red which obviously belonged to my brother.
Shun: Then Kaito is over there. I pray they're all right. Kaito has been different since what happened to Haruto.
Avery: Haruto?
Yuto: Haruto was Kaito's little brother. Kaito was part of the Resistance for quite a while before he found out that his whole family was carded. That's when he started to become cold and distant as he left.
Avery: No way. That must have been very painful for him to hear. I wonder if Matthew is alright.
Ryouga: He might've lost due to the number of soldiers.
Rio: Don't think like that Ryouga! He'll be here. I know it.
Avery: And, what do you know about him?! You barely met him two hours ago!
Rio: Two hours is a long amount of time. He told me some stories about you guys. It sounded like you both were close.
Avery: How much did he tell you?
Rio: Not much. Just about the time you two lived at the orphanage. You have an interesting childhood.
Avery: WHAT?! Matthew told you stuff from the orphanage?! Oh no… I did so many embarrassing things there. Rio, I beg of you. Don't tell anyone about that.
Rio: Sure, as long as you tell me what's wrong with me spending time with him, I won't tell a soul.
Avery: Eugh! Well, um.
Yuto: Shun, you have a sister… What the hell is going on?
Shun: I don't have an answer Yuto. This is Matthew's sister, not Ruri, they just look the same.
Ryouga: I think my sister has a crush.
Yuto: Over someone, she met like two hours ago? And Avery?
Ryouga: Probably an overprotective sister. She may be younger, but she still cares just the same. They all act the same if they truly love them.
Shun: I wonder how they're going to solve this predicament.
Avery: How about a duel?
Everyone had a puzzled face when they heard Avery.
Rio: Can you repeat that?
Avery: Let's have a duel. If I win, I don't have to tell you why I hate you talking to Matthew like that and you have to keep your promise. If I lose, I'll tell you why. Do we have an agreement?
Yuto: Avery, this is not the time to be having a duel. We have to plan on going to Standard.
Avery: It's fine. One quick duel won't kill anyone.
Rio: Fine. I'll accept. Let's see what you got Avery.
Avery/Rio: Duel!
Avery - LP 4000
Rio - LP 4000
Avery: My turn! I sum-
Matthew: What the hell is going on?
Avery/Rio: Huh?
Matthew appeared out of nowhere with a confused face. Even, Shun and the others were contemplating where he appeared out from.
Matthew: I'm gone for like five minutes and you guys are dueling without me.
Avery: Oh well um-
Rio: As you can see-
Ryouga: They were fighting over you. Plain and simple.
Matthew: Pardon me? You're going to have to run that with me again Ryouga. It sounded like you said that they were fighting over me. That's a really weird joke.
Yuto: Ryouga isn't joking Matthew. He's being perfectly serious. They had this little argument over you and some secret that Avery had and now they decided to settle the matter with a duel.
Matthew: Ok then. This just became a bit awkward. Hey, Rio. Avery.
Rio/Avery: Yeah?
Matthew: Can you talk about this… subject peacefully? I'll be outside in case you guys need privacy.
Matthew quickly dashes out of the room as he starts looking into his bag.
Matthew: "I have extras of all the cards I currently use... Maybe I can make three balanced decks using Pendulum and one summoning method. Shouldn't be too hard. I'll just do this until they finished making up and stuff. Them fighting over me… what the hell did I do?"
Inside the room
Avery: Well, he must feel more awkward than I like to admit. No one ever had a crush on him and some girl fighting with his sister over him just screams weird to him.
Rio: Yeah. I could understand. This is going to be weird now. Since we have a little alone time, why don't you tell me why you don't like me hanging out with your brother.
Avery: W-well… It's just weird!
Rio: Weird? What do you mean by that?
Avery: If my brother would to date my friend, it'll make the atmosphere weird. I just feel like this ruin our friendship. What if something happens to you guys?
Rio: Avery. I don't like your brother like that. He's just this really cool guy and actually acknowledges me for my dueling ability. He prioritizes you over anything else and I just find that an admirable quality that he has.
Avery: So you don't like him like that?
Rio: Avery. We just met a couple hours ago. Of course, I'm not just going to fall for a guy as soon as I meet him. This isn't like those trashy mangas that people used to read.
Avery: Yeah. I'm sorry Rio for being rude to you. It was totally uncalled for.
Rio: Yeah. Should we let the guys in?
Avery: Sure. Huh? Did you hear that? Ahh!
Rio: Avery! Grk!
Two people in robes knock down Rio and quickly takes Avery away. Matthew, fortunately, heard this and quickly rushes to the scene with everyone else.
Matthew: Rio! Damn it! Where the hell is Avery?
Ryouga: Whoever they were, they couldn't have taken her that far. Kurosaki, Matthew! Hurry after them. Yuto and I will stay here with Rio.
Matthew: Right! Kurosaki! Let's hurry!
Kurosaki: Right.
Avery: Let me go you jerks! Matthew! Rio! Anyone!
Matthew and Kurosaki run in the direction of the voice and they see two cloaked people with one carrying Avery who looked unconscious.
Cloaked 1: Take her. I'll take care of these two.
Cloaked 2: Affirmative. See you at the rendezvous point.
Matthew: Hold on you bastards!
Matthew made a mad dash to the cloaked person carrying Avery and was almost intercepted by the other one but Kurosaki pushed him away as Matthew was able to touch the cloaked person and teleported with him. The second person sighs and mutters something about Matthew needing to be patient before trying to teleport as well but again was interrupted by Kurosaki kicking him and he activated his duel disk.
Kurosaki: You'll be dueling me! I'll never let you Academia scum come and do what you want!
Cloaked 2: Understandable that you think I'm from Academia. However, I'm from Akaba Reiji's dimension.
Kurosaki: From Standard Dimension? Then why did you take Avery?!
Cloaked 2: Other dimensions is a danger point for her. Academia would likely be able to find her, but they would never think to look for Avery. That's why it's the perfect battle tactic. We also have agents in the Fusion Dimension.
Kurosaki: Who are you? (and grunted in dismay) TTDR.
Cloaked 2: FSXP. (Kurosaki gave the nod of confirmation saying that he was willing to trust him.) The name is Akira. I run a deck still unknown called Pendulum Magicians. Let's say that this deck is a test run. Since we're here, can you help me test this deck?
Kurosaki: Pendulum you say? That makes you more trustable then. I'll test your deck, but not here. We need to go back to our comrades as they're a bit shaken after a moment due to your sudden mission.
Akira: I apologize for what we've done. Let's return to your friends. It's unsafe for us to be just standing here.
Akira and Kurosaki rush back to the base and Rio had woken up a bit before that. Ryouga, Yuto, and Rio were confused that Matthew and Avery were gone and who is the new person that showed up. Kurosaki informs them of Akira's mission and him being a part of Akaba Reiji's command.
Akira: I would like to apologize for hitting you, Rio. It was never my intention to cause a scene, but this place can make trusting people a bit hard. Matthew and Avery should be with my friend Riku as of right now though in the Fusion Dimension.
Kurosaki: I also promised to test his deck soon, better than later. Yuto.
Yuto: Let me guess. We got to go to Standard with him to meet with Akaba Reiji. That's fine. Allen is coming with Gauche and Quinton. They'll take Ryouga and Rio to the main base. Byron can look after them.
Everyone walks outside and Akira removed his cloak to reveal a black ankle-length tailcoat on top of a high neck waistcoat and black jogger-style pants.
Akira: Let's get started then!
Kurosaki/Akira: Duel!
Kurosaki - LP 4000
Akira - LP 4000
Akira: I'll take the first move if you don't mind. First from my hand, I normal summon Performapal Skullcrobat Joker (LV 4, 1800 ATK)! Next, I activate its effect. When this card is Normal Summoned from my hand, I can add 1 Performapal, Pendulum Magician, or Odd Eyes card from my deck to my hand except this card. I choose the Scale 5, Pendulum Magician Wisdom-Eye Magician and add it to my hand. Next, with the two Scale 5 Wisdom-Eye Magicians, I set the Pendulum Scale!
Yuto: Two Scale 5s? You won't be able to Pendulum Summon any monsters with that.
Akira: True but first I activate the continuous spell, Star Pendulumgraph! You'll find out its effect in a second. Next, I activate Wisdom-Eye's Pendulum effect! When there is a Magician card in the other Pendulum Zone, I can destroy this scale and then add 1 Magician Pendulum Monster from my Deck to the Pendulum Zone except for this card. I choose the Scale 8 Double Iris Magician to replace Wisdom-Eye! Wisdom-Eye now goes to the Extra Deck because it's a Pendulum monster. Now before we jump the gun, Star Pendulumgraph effect just kicked in! When a Magician Pendulum monster leaves the field, I can add 1 Magician Pendulum Monster from my deck to my hand! I choose the Scale 8, Harmonizing Magician!
Kurosaki: Looks like the deck can pull off a lot of cards revolving around Pendulum monsters.
Akira: That's right. Let's keep on going! I activate the other Wisdom-Eye's same Pendulum effect and destroying it so I can replace it with the Scale 1, Purple Poison Magician! I can now summon monsters levels 2 through 7 simultaneously! Pendulum Summon! From my extra deck, two Wisdom-Eye Magicians (LV 4, 1500 DEF) and from my hand Harmonizing Magician (LV 4, 0 DEF)! Next, Harmonizing Magician's effect kicks in! When this card is Pendulum Summoned from my hand, I can special summon one Magician Pendulum Monster from my Deck in Defense Position with its effects negated! I special summon White Wing Magician (LV 4, 1400 DEF)! Now, let's do the real kicker! I Overlay the Level 4 Harmonizing Magician and Wisdom-Eye Magician! The Magicians of Time and Space became one and now open a road to endless possibilities! Xyz Summon! Be born! Rank 4! Timestar Magician (Rank 4, 2400 ATK)!
Rio: Pendulum to Xyz summoning? That's quite the skill that Akira is showing here. It almost feels like he's showing off very discreetly!
Ryouga: Maybe, that's how the deck works. He uses multiple effects to get a huge advantage on the opponent and also have a huge display for everyone to see!
Kurosaki: So, in Standard, you're are able to use Xyz Summoning as well as Pendulum Summoning. Matthew was really smart if someone with your level of skill is going to help us against Academia.
Akira: Thank you! Your praises mean a lot to me. Next, I use Timestar Magician's effect and by using one Overlay Unit, I can add 1 Dark Spellcaster monster from my deck, Graveyard, or face-up from my Extra Deck and add it to my hand! I'll add the Astrograph Magician from my deck to my hand. Let's Overlay again, shall we? I Overlay White Wing Magician with Performapal Skullcrobat Joker! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank 4! Tornado Dragon (Rank 4, 2100 ATK)! I then activate his effect! By using one Overlay Unit, I can destroy a spell or trap card on the field. I choose my Double Iris Magician!
Kurosaki: Wait, but Double Iris Magician is a monster card.
Akira: True that, but didn't Matthew tell you guys? Pendulum Monsters in the Pendulum zones are treated as normal spell and trap cards! Next, Double Iris Magician effect activates, letting me add 1 Pendulumgraph from my deck to my hand! I add Time Pendulumgraph from the deck to my hand! Lastly, Astrograph Magician effect activates! When a card I control is destroyed by battle, I can special summon this card from my hand to the field! (LV 7, 2500 ATK) Next, Astrograph Magician's second effect is activated! I can choose 1 monster that was destroyed this turn, I can draw from my deck the same monster that I choose. I choose Wisdom-Eye Magician! This is a solid defense! I end my turn with a facedown cards!
Kurosaki: It's finally my turn! Draw! I summon Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius (LV 4, 1300 ATK)! Next I activate its effect and special summon another Vanishing Lanius! Next, I activate its effect and summon another Vanishing Lanius!
Akira: Three Level 4s? Going to Xyz Summon a heavy hitter?
Kurosaki: You read me like a book huh? Correct! I Overlay the three Level 4 Raid Raptors - Vanishing Lanius! Obscured falcon, raise your sharpened talons in front of adversity, spread your wings of rebellion! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon (Rank 4, 100 ATK)!
Akira: 100 Attack? This card must have some obscured effect if it required 3 Level 4s.
Kurosaki: You are once again correct! Rise Falcon can attack all your special summoned monsters! And, by using one Overlay Unit, it gains attack equal to all of the attack of special summoned monsters on the field! (100 → 8600 ATK)
Akira: 8600 attack? And it can attack all of my monsters? That thing can OTK me in an instant!
Kurosaki: Battle! Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon! Rend and tear all of our enemies! Brave Claw Revolution!
Akira: I activate the Continuous Trap Card, Time Pendulumgraph! You cannot target my monsters with Trap or monster effects! Also, I can target 1 Pendulum Magician in my monster zone and one monster that you control! I can destroy both cards! I choose your Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon and my last Wisdom-Eye Magician!
Kurosaki: Tsk! Of course, you would have something like that. I activate the quick spell Rank-Up-Magic Raptor's Force! When a Raid Raptors Xyz monster was destroyed I can special summon it and Xyz summon a Raid Raptors that is 1 Rank higher using this monster as a Xyz material! Ferocious Falcon. Break through this fierce battle and spread your wings! Destroy our gathering foes! Rank Up Xyz Change! Appear! Rank 5! Raid Raptors - Blazing Falcon (Rank 5, 1000 ATK)!
Akira: A Rank Up magic? So Matthew got it from here. This makes things more clear to me. That monster has only 1000 Attack though!
Yuto: Don't underestimate him for his low attack. He can use that monster to attack you directly.
Akira: I'm pretty sure I can take a 1000 points.
Kurosaki: I activate Raid Raptors - Blaze Falcons effect! This monster can attack you directly!
Akira - LP 4000 → 3000
Kurosaki: Blaze Falcon's other effect! When this monster deals battle damage, I can destroy one special summoned monster on your field!
Akira: Due to Time Pendulumograph, my monsters aren't affected by your card effects!
Kurosaki: I activate the spell Xyz Treasure! I get to draw a card for each Xyz Monster on the field, so I get to draw three cards! I activate Mystical Space Typhoon and destroy your Time Pendulumograph! Then I activate Blaze Falcon's effect and by using one Overlay Unit, I can destroy all special summoned monsters that you control and deal 500 points of damage for each monster!
Akira: I activate Timestar Magician's effect! When a Pendulum Monster would be destroyed, once per turn, I can negate the destruction of that monster! I choose my Astrograph Sorcerer!
Akira - LP 3000 → 2000
Kurosaki: I end my turn with two facedowns!
Akira: My turn! Draw! Pendulum Summon! From my extra deck, Wisdom-Eye Magician! Battle! I attack Blaze Falcon with Wisdom-Eye Magician!
Kurosaki: I activate Rank-Up-Magic Escape Force! If an Xyz monster is the target for battle, I can negate the battle and Xyz Summon one Raid Raptors that is 1 Rank higher than my monster! Prideful falcon! Spread your wings, dyed in the blood of heroes, and charge through the path of revolution! Rank Up Xyz Change! Appear! Rank 6! Raid Raptors - Revolution Falcon (Rank 6, 2000 Atk)!
Akira: Another Rank up? Well, this attack will destroy your chances of winning! Battle! Astrograph Magician attack Raid Raptors - Revolution Falcon!
Kurosaki: I activate Revolution Falcon's effect! When this monster battles a special summoned monster, before the damage step, your monster's attack becomes 0.
Akira: What? (2500 → 0 ATK)
Kurosaki: This is my win! Revolutional Air Raid!
Akira - LP 2000 → 0
Kurosaki Wins!
Akira: Tsk! I guess I didn't use this deck properly. (He stands up and walks to Kurosaki and shook his hand.) Thank you Kurosaki. I've learned that I still have a lot more to become a full-fledged duelist. I'll take this into account and hope that one day, I'll be able to beat you.
Kurosaki: It was no problem Akira. It's time to go anyways. Yuto, let's go.
Yuto: Right! Quinton just got here.
Rio: Bye you two. Come back safely.
Ryouga: Don't worry, Rio. They'll definitely be back. All of us depend on you two and Matthew to bring back help.
Yuto: Don't worry. We'll definitely return in one piece. Just hold out for us until we come back.
Rio: We will. Make sure to bring Matthew here. He still has to tell me more embarrassing stories about his sister.
Akira: I'll definitely bring that dueling addict here. Let's go to Standard!
Akira taps his duel disk and he teleported with Yuto and Kurosaki in tow leaving Ryouga and Rio to turn around to see Gauche and Quinton waiting for them as they quickly rush towards the middle of the city.
(Meanwhile)
Matthew falls on the floor as he turns around to see the cloaked person carrying Avery dashing away as Matthew quickly gets up and follows in pursuit. The chase leads them to an abandoned warehouse near a pier.
Matthew: Where the hell are you bastard?!
?: Sheesh! Not so loud. Academia might be able to hear us. If we get caught, they'll be on our asses!
Matthew looks to the left and sees Avery resting in a bed and next to it is the cloaked person cautiously looking out the window.
Matthew: Who the hell are you if you aren't with Academia then?
The cloaked person reveals himself to be Riku to Matthew's surprise.
Matthew: Riku? What?
Riku: FSXP. How's it hanging?
Matthew was pissed at his supposed friend as he hits the wall next to him. His eyes turned a glowy mixture as his hair lifted.
Matthew: You. Answers. NOW!
Riku: Seriously not so loud! Reiji told me to bring her here.
Matthew: What?! He's really in cahoots with Leo?!
Riku: No. We Lancers have allies here.
Matthew: Lancers?
Riku: That's what we called ourselves. We're going to be holding a tournament soon to gain members but right now it's just: you, me, Akira, Reiji, and Ryuji. Akira is with your Xyz friends right now.
Matthew sits down as he takes out his deck and continues, still pissed off at Riku, to make a proper deck for Synchro after just finishing Xyz and Fusion already.
Matthew: So, who's our supposed ally here?
Riku: Sakaki Yusho. You should know him as Yuya's father.
Matthew: The father of the guy that supposedly created Pendulum. Why the hell is he here?
Riku: You seriously ask too many questions.
Matthew: And you turned into a dickbag that just kidnaps your friend's sister.
Riku: With good intentions. I'm sorry if it was a shock.
Matthew: Hmph. Accepted. Now answer the question.
Riku: He's here to help those that believe that Academia's teachings are wrong. He has a cruise ship that's coming in an hour or two so we got to scout the area to see if they can come here without risk.
Matthew: *Sigh Fine. I'll go and you stay and watch over Avery. Do you have a better deck at least?
Riku: Yep! Reiji just gave me a new Pendulum deck. It's called the Dracoslayer deck.
Matthew: Dracoslayer? Weird. I'm off to scout. I'll be back in an hour.
Matthew walks out the warehouse and looked around before closing the door. His hair calms down and he takes a deep breath.
Matthew: Cool off Matthew. I need to think of a strategy.
Matthew walks around the pier on the look for any people while staying in the shadows. So, far he hasn't seen any Academia soldiers and he was about to return when he heard a scream. The sounded like a girl scream as Matthew dashes to where he heard it.
Well, I included Akira and Riku back into the story. Yay! My original plan for them was just to be the part of a filler duel and never dealing with them again. Then, I thought, I like Pendulum Magicians. I like Dracoslayers. Might as well include them in OCs decks so now they're going to be like Sawatari except not losing as often. I'm thinking of giving Ryuji a Six-Samurai deck, but I'll think about that later. Anyways, who is this mysterious girl that is screaming for her life and how will this affect the story.