Chapter 20
Invasion - Part 1
"Dammit, Yuzu. Where are you?" Cody accelerated through the streets outside of the stadium in hopes of locating Yuzu. The streets were already in total chaos. People were rioting or fighting each other in order to escape. It all seemed too unrealistic how everything went to hell just by a mere declaration of war by 4 strangers.
'It doesn't make any sense. Where is Jack Atlas anyways? Fuck! Where is Yugo?! Where is Yuzu?!"
An explosion sent the King flying to the ground, almost falling out of the roof of the stadium. Out of the smoke, a big man appeared, walking slowly and staring at the blonded king with his crimson eyes.
"I cannot believe my eyes...Tokomaru...?" Jack grunted, managing to get away from the edge of the roof and standing up, looking back at his friend."I..."
"What's with that look?!" Tokomaru roared."You look pathetic! Compose yourself right now!"
Jack flinched at his outburst and took a deep breath before facing the giant man."Tokomaru, what is the meaning of this? I thought...I thought you were dead!"
Tokomaru smiled satisfactorily."That's much better. But I'm really disappointed in you for thinking I died! That's outrageous!
Jack scowled."I understand now. You are not Tokomaru but a fake. The look in your eyes...is full of madness and hatred! The real Tokomaru would never look like you!"
Tokomaru frowned, folding his arms."I see. So you really have such faith in the old me that you refuse to accept the truth. Very well, I shall prove it to you by defeating you and carding you."
Jack activated his own Duel Disk, taking up a wary stance."I shall accept this duel and take my friend back!"
"Duel!"
Jack vs. Tokomaru LP: 4000
"I shall take the first move! My turn! I summon Red Sprinter!" Jack declared as a bull-like creature with fire on its back appeared on his field.
Red Sprinter Level 4, Fire, Insect, ATK: 1700, DEF: 1200
"When I control no other monster, I can Special Summon a Level 3 or lower Tuner monster from my hand! I Special Summon Red Resonator!"
Red Resonator Level 2, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 600, DEF: 200
"I tune my Level 4 Red Sprinter to my Level 2 Red Resonator!" As Jack declared this, Red Resonator turned into two rings as Red Sprinter turned into four stars."Crimson soul, become one and shake this place with the roar of a true ruler! Synchro Summon! Appear, Level 6! Red Wyvern!"
Red Wyvern Level 6, Fire, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000
"I set two cards and end my turn!" Jack said, setting his cards and shooting a glare at Tokomaru.
Tokomaru kept a serious expression and sighed, unfolding his arms."You still think I'm not the real one, huh? I knew you were stubborn, but not foolish, Jack. Do you honestly expect a clone of me to come here and attack you? I am who I am and that's Tokomaru Mairu! Now feast your eyes on my dueling, Jack! MY TURN! I DRAAAAAW!" Tokomaru roared fiercely."By discarding one "Crystron" card from my hand to Special Summon Synchron Sulfefnit from my hand in DEF mode!"
A golden-dragon-liked monster appeared on the field, shining dimly.
Crystron Sulfefnir Level 5, Water, Machine, ATK: 2000, DEF: 1500
"Crystron...then tha-" Jack couldn't stutter more words out due to a rampaging Tokomaru continuing playing.
"When Crystron Selfefnir is Special Summoned, I can target one card on the field and destroy it! I choose Selfefnir!"
Selfefnir let out a screech of pain as it vanished into thin air.
'This strategy...' Jack's frowned deepened.
Tokomaru smirked."When Selfefnir is destroyed by battle or card effect, I can Special Summon one "Crystron" monster from my deck to the field in DEF mode! Show yourself, Crystron Prasiortle!"
A turtle made of emeralds and other precious metals appeared on Tokomaru's field with its head in hiding.
Crystron Prasiortle Level 2, Water, Machine, ATK: 500, DEF: 2000
"By destroying Prasiortle, I can Special Summon one "Crystron" Tuner monster from my deck!"
Crystron Rion Level 3, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
"At this moment, I activate Crystron Thystvern's effect! By banishing it from the game, I can add a "Crystron" monster from my Deck to my hand! And that's not all! Next, I activate the Spell Card, Crystron's Device! I can send one "Crystron" monster from my Deck to my graveyard!" Tokomaru explained as he grabbed Crystron Smiger and inserted it into his Duel Disk."Then, I shall activate Crystron Smiger's effect from my graveyard! By banishing it from the game, I can add one "Crystron" Spell or Trap Card from my deck to my hand!"
'Tokomaru's deck has always been known for a complex amount of moves he tends to do to perform formidable strategies and attacks.' Jack bit his lower lip.'If I'm correct...then...'
"Finally, I summon Crystron Citre on DEF mode and set two cards face-down, ending my turn."
Cyrstron Citre Level 2, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
"You're up next, Jack. I can see the doubt in your eyes. You're in turmoil, are you not? You still don't believe that I'm trying to kill you." Tokomaru shook his head in disappointment."Honestly, I expected someone like you to quickly grasp the truth. But what do I see instead? The same little brat that I met years ago."
"Shut your mouth!" Jack snapped, his hands trembling."That's exactly why I can't accept this. I know who Tokomaru is and when I look at you...I..."
-Flashback-
"Hey, kid! You better give us that card or we will force you with our fists!"
A little blond boy tried to back away from his aggressors but was met with the end of an alley."I won't do it..."He tried to sound confident but his voice came out as a whimper.
"Whatever." Said one of the two thugs."Guess we'll have to for you then!" He swung his fists towards the kid but it didn't hit his face as he intended. Instead, he hit the arm of a young man slightly taller but bulkier than the blonde kid.
"That wasn't a bad punch." Said the newcomer with a smirk, though his eye was twitching due to the pain he felt."
The thugs looked at each other in fear."Oh, shit! It's Tokomaru!"
"So? We'll just have to beat him up!" Said another one as he delivered a punch across Tokomaru's face. The thugs kept beating him around until they grew tired and decided to leave.
"H-hey..." The young kid crouched down next to a beaten-up Tokomaru."Why did you...defend me?"
Tokomaru chuckled as he sat up."Because you remind me of myself not too long ago. But the difference is that I did not have anyone to offer up a hand for me. I had to find my own resolve, but I'm afraid that's not for anyone. When I saw you being bullied by those guys, I couldn't just leave you there. You have a fire in your eyes. The fire that lusts for power and to overcome any obstacle...
-Flashback end-
"I will never forget the kindness and determination that you showed me that day." Jack lowered his head, the bangs of his hair covering his eyes."But now, all I see is the stare of a vulture, looking down on its prey and waiting to feast on it!"
Tokomaru sighed exasperatedly."Yeah, so? Isn't that you did? You left your humble side to become a side who is strong and ambitious! I succumbed to the wish of chaos and the need to take back everything that was rightfully mine! HOW IS THAT ANY DIFFERENT FROM YOU!" Tokomaru gave a loud roar.
Jack didn't hold back a sneer at what was left of his friend...his inspiration to get stronger. "Take back...everything that's yours...?"
"I left you on your own for a second and you went ahead and became a king for all the people. Meanwhile, I was stuck being your right-hand man this whole time! Me! Being the strongest duelist that this dimension could ever produce! But someone gave me a chance to prove myself and to be of actual use. To be the manly man I was meant to be and rule over you!"
'T-Tokomaru...so that's how you truly feel...I never even had a clue of how you felt...was I fooled by...your actions?' An image of Tokomaru and himself appeared on Jack's mind. The image was of the day they were about to race each other with their respective D-Wheels.'That day was the catalyst of what we would come to be...' Jack shook his head."I will not let you taint your name anymore! I will defeat you in this duel and drag you back! It's my turn! I draw! I activate my Trap Card, Roar of the Dragon! I can Special Summon a Level 3 or lower "Tuner" monster from my graveyard and immediately Synchro Summon! I tune my Level 6 Red Wyvern with my Level 2 Red Resonator!"
As Red Wyvern turned into 6 stars and was surrounded by 2 rings, Jack chanted.
"Roar of the King! Shake the heavens and forge into yourself the power of the unrivaled tyrant! Synchro Summon! Rampaging Soul! Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!"
A giant dragon with horns appeared on the field, its roar thundering through the stadium.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend Level 8, Dark, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500
"It's going to take more than just spamming your ace monster around at me to take me down, Jackie boy." Tokomaru mused with a smile."I activate Citree's effect! During my opponent's Main or Battle Phase, I can Special Summon a non-tuner monster in my graveyard and Special Summon it on the field with its effects negated! Rise again, Crystron Prasiortle!"
Crystron Prasiortle Level 2, Water, Machine, ATK: 500, DEF: 2000
"After resolving said effect, I can immediately perform a Synchro Summon using monsters I control and banishing them from the game! I tune my Level 2 Prasiortle with my Level 2 Citree!"
Citree turned into 2 rings as Prasiortle turned into 2 stars, surrounding them.
"The ultimate defense with the cunning and graceful presence of two emeralds! Combine into one and accelerate the odds to a new millennium! Synchro Summon! Arrive, Level 4! Crystron Quandax!"
A robot with silver armor and golden wings appeared on Tokomaru's field.
Crystron Quandax Level 4, Water, Machine, Tuner, Synchro, ATK: 1800, DEF: 2000
"I ain't done yet, Jackie-boy! I activate Crystron Rion's effect! I can Special Summon a banished monster to the field with its effects negated and Synchro Summon! I Special Summon Crystron Prasiortle and Synchro Summon!"
As Rion turned into 3 rings and Prasiortle turned into 2 stars, surrounding it, Tokomaru chanted.
"Brilliant ametrine, shimmer, and sparkle with the life-giving might of water! Empower the graceful of machines! Synchro Summon! Annihilate the fire! Level 5, Crystron Ametrix!"
Crystron Ametrix Level 5, Water, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 2500, DEF: 1500
"When Crystron Ametrix is Synchro Summoned, I can change battle position for all Special Summoned monsters you control! Your dragon will now be switched to defense mode!"
Jack's eye twitched in irritation."To think you'd be able to summon this many monsters on MY turn. It appears you are as strong as ever, if not stronger. But...! Scarlight Red Dragon's effect activates! Once per turn, I can destroy all Special Summoned monsters my opponent controls with ATK less than or equal to this card!"
"Not so fast! I did teach you to not be so hasty!" Tokomaru interjected."I activate the Trap Card, Crystal Reflection! For the rest of this turn, "Crystron" monster I control cannot be destroyed by card effects"
"Blast!" Jack cried out in frustration."Do not think that that will save you for next turn, Tokomaru! I set a card face-down and end my turn!"
"Say what you will, Jackie-boy, but this battle has already been decided." Tokomaru kept a firm expression while drawing a card."You will be defeated and carded. After that, this dimension will be brought down to its knees and the people will know the differences in our strengths! My turn! I activate my Equip Spell, Crystal Edge!"
A diamond sword appeared in Ametrix's hands, shining with an intense glow.
Crystron Ametrix ATK: 3000
"This card allows one of my monsters to have its ATKs increase by 500 attack points...furthermore..." Ametrix dashed over to Jack's dragon and sliced it in half, slaying it.
Red Wyvern Level 6, Fire, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000
Red Resonator Level 2, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 600, DEF: 200
Jack's eyes widened a bit at the sight of his monsters appearing on the field once again.
"W-what is the meaning of this?!" Jack demanded, earning a chuckle from the towering man.
"Crystal Edge has the ability to Special Summon the Synchro Materials of a Synchro Monster that my opponent controls. However, Ametrix gets to attack your monsters once each!"
"What?!" Jack could only cry that out as his monsters were slaughtered one by one. The force of the impact made him get closer to the edge of the rooftop. Looking down, he noticed that the only thing that could catch him where the seats where the spectators were sitting earlier; a fatal death.
Jack LP: 1000
"Do you get it yet? This is the power of chaos! If only you could feel it, then you could understand it. But that will never happen, will it? Tokomaru mused as he watched the King catching his breath, kneeling and wheezing.
"This is an unpleasant sight..." Murmured Evan, who was parkouring on the rooftops of some houses, observing the scenario that was unfolding before him. Smoke and fire could be seen in the distance as well as a few screams here and there."Just what happened? I thought the invasion wasn't supposed to happen until the end of the Friendship Cup. I-" Evan instinctively jumped back as a kick ran right next to his chin, barely missing. The person who provided said kick landed on the next house that Evan was on.
"Damn it, and I wanted to end it with one kick so I could finish this chapter up." Said the young man with the Obelisk Bluejacket."Guess it'll be the hard way."
'Daisuke...' Evan thought, closing his eyes and changing them back to crimson."Well, well! If it isn't Daisuke! I'm honored to have one of Lady Seiko's top subordinates to help me on th-"
Daisuke closed his manga loudly, prompting Evan to be silenced."You think I'm stupid or something? Everyone already knows that you've snapped out of the trance. That's why I'm here for."
"To...get rid of me?" Evan asked with a forced cheeky smile.
Daisuke sighed in exasperation."I wish! But no. Seiko wanted me to bring you alive back to her. I have no clue as to why she would want a traitor, but whatever. You can always just come with me the easy way."
"I pass." Evan calmly replied."There's too much at stake for me to just hand it over to you."
"I'll bet." Daisuke venomously spat."Fine. I'll just have to bring you by force!" Daisuke immediately jumped towards Evan, who quickly got out of his way and jumped to the next rooftop."You won't escape!"
'What should I do? I'm not sure I can outspeed him and I think I've run out of good luck...so something full of misfortune is bound to happen...maybe I can take advantage of that and..." Evan jumped back to the ground, landing next to a vehicle he was all too familiar with.
"Whut?" Came the shocked voice of Cody, who was on his D-Wheel next to Yugo.
Yugo blinked a few times as if he didn't believe that the person he was pursuing just landed in front of him."It's you!"
Just then, Daisuke landed next to the trio, not taking his eyes off his prey.
"Who the hell is that guy?" Cody inquired. Evan thought of an idea, smirking.
"I thought you were smarter than this, Cody-kun. "Huh?!" "We ARE from Academia. We're responsible for the catastrophe that's going on here and to top it all...I just happened to request a full course meal called Rin. I'd be sure to give you the leftovers."
Evan honestly thought that whatever bullshit he made up wasn't going to work, but the next thing that happened quickly changed his mind once again.
"YOU MOTHERFUCKER!" Yugo revved his engine and attempted to run over Evan, who smoothly dodged. Meanwhile, Cody was having a one-sided stare down with Daisuke, who just kept looking at Evan.
"I won't let you take Yuzu like you did Rin! We're settling this!"
Daisuke sneered.'Evan...you...!' Both Academia duelists exchanged looks before Evan began running away with Yugo hot-tailing him.
"Bye-bye!" He grinned in satisfaction, knowing full well that how resilient and persistent these two Synchro Duelists were. Cody would never get his sights off of Daisuke.
Cody smirked."It's just me and you now. Let's duel! If I beat you, you'-hey, where are you going?!"
Daisuke was now running the opposite direction, seeming as if he was retreating."I have no time to waste on you, kid. Beat it before you end up regretting it."
Cody groaned, revving his engine and quickly accelerating."Yeah, right! As if I would ever let you run away so you can catch Yuzu! You're not going anywhere!"
"Get up, Jack! It's too soon to be sleeping!" Tokomaru roared in impatience, gazing at his former friend who was struggling to get on his feet."I know this isn't all the power that the king has, is it?"
"Even if it was..." Jack grumbled as he stood up once again, clear pain on his face."I was not intending to let them do whatever they please...!"
"You say "them" as if you're not including me amongst those people! Haven't you realized I'm your enemy?!" Tokomaru spat.
"I already know that..." Jack grumbled under his breath, breathing heavily as he stood up with a troubled expression."You once used to love this city...unlike the mastermind who is orchestrating this attack..." He clenched his fist."Once I defeat you, I will find the mastermind and put an end to this massacre!"
A few moments of silence went by."I'm afraid that's a dream that will never come to a reality." Tokomaru stated with an emotionless expression."Even if you manage to defeat me, you won't even be able to do so much as a scratch on our leader. Trust me, it's too late to stop this and the outcome is chaos." He stepped aside and observed a cloud of smoke rising to the sky."That's what we are yearning for after all."
Yuke walked over to the mutilated Sergey...or what was left of his head. He was currently entering a small bridge that connected to another part of the Tops' area.
"How dull. Not so much of a monster as they said, are you, now?" Yuke said in an uninterested tone as he scanned the area as if looking for something."Though I doubt you attacked me on your own free will. I can only assume that Roget has a different agenda in his hands at the moment. That is of little importance, however. I must find Serena and Yuzu Hiragi."
"You really think I'll let you do that?" A new voice said. Yuke turned around to the other end of the bridge. There stood Kyle Asayi. His jacket was nowhere to be seen and was only wearing a purple t-shirt and his cargo pants. His orange hair was now half white along with one of his sideburns.
"Kyle Asayi. What is your business here?" The boy raised a brow.
Kyle gritted his teeth, anger clear in his eyes."Don't play dumb with me! I'm here to finally see to your death! To revenge all the people that you've killed...all that senseless slaughter that you've caused..." His voice slowly was breaking down."I thought Academia took care of you. This proves that they are truly despicable if they allowed a monster like you to join their side."
"People that I have killed? Senseless slaughter." Yuke's voice remained monotonous but a tint of surprise was there."I'm afraid I do not know what you're referring to."
At this point, Kyle's face was red in anger and a vein was popping from his forehead."Don't mess with me!" A few images of his childhood played through his head, eventually ending in one where he was in front of Yu, locking with his red eyes."There's no way in hell I could ever forget your presence! Much less the pressure that you give out!"
"As I have said, I have no idea what yo-"
"Shut it! Like I said, I'm here to finally destroy you! You ravaged my land, but I will not let you touch Serena even if it's the last thing I do!" He declared as he activated his Duel Disk.
Yuke sighed and brushed a few strands of his hair to the side."Interesting. I am curious to see if your determination will be enough to amaze me." Following suit, Yuke activated his own duel disk. There, both duelists stood in silence as the wind blew across the area.
"Duel!" Both duelists declared just when a piece of rubble hit the floor.
Yuke vs. Kyle LP: 4000
"Yuke, huh? So that's your actual name." Kyle furrowed his brow, taking a look at his Duel Disk.
"I shall start." Yuke said, taking a look at his current hand."This will be sufficient for the time being. From my hand, I summon Spectral Deva - Archelon in ATK mode."
Spectral Deva - Archelon Level 4, Light, Beast, ATK: 200, DEF: 2000
"Next, I activate two Continous Spell Cards. Spectral Shadow and Call out to the Deva. But, they won't stop for long as I will use Archelon's effect which allows me to destroy any number of "Spectral Deva" cards and draw that specific amount of cards from my deck." As he said this, both Spell Cards vanished from the field and he drew 2 cards."I set a card face-down and end my turn."
'Something is off. Normally, Yu acts more savagely and recklessly, trying his best to ravage his opponent. But for some reason, this is completely different. Right now it's as if he's actually planning his moves carefully and waiting for an opening to strike.' Kyle clicked his tongue."My turn! I draw! I activate the Ritual Spell Nekroz Mirror! I'll use Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz, which can be used as an entire requirement to Ritual Summon any monster, as a tribute!"
Shurit appeared momentarily on the field before entering a mirror, which began to shine in green as Kyle chanted.
"Ultimate Nekroz with the armor made by a god, destroy the one who once destroyed the world! Ritual Summon! Come here, Level 10! Nekroz of Decisive Armor!"
A blue monster with a dragon-like face appeared on the field, clad in golden and black armor along with what appeared to be three cannons behind him.
Nekroz of Decisive Armor Leve l10, Water, Dragon, Ritual, ATK: 3300, DEF: 2300
Yuke tilted his head slightly."Impressive. You summoned a powerful monster on your first turn. It would appear as though you are indeed trying to kill me."
Decisive's cannons aimed directly at Archelon while Kyle stared daggers at the young boy."You have no idea. I activate Decisive's ability! Once per turn, I can target a set card you control and destroy it and banish it!"
The cannons began charging up and illuminating the area in blue. Yuke, however, remained unfazed."I activate my Trap Card, Ends of Means. I can target a monster whose ability is activated it and return it to your deck." Before Decisive could fire its cannon, it vanished into thin air, leaving only particles behind.
"N-no way..." Kyle gulped."He just got rid of my monster that fast...!"
Yuke shook his head and sighed."You got careless and let your emotions get the better of you. Honestly, I was waiting for someone to at least give me a proper warm-up but I am now sorely disappointed. For as far as I can remember, there hasn't been a single soul that has been able to put my abilities to the test. This invasion is proving to be more boring than I originally thought. Perhaps I should end you and just capture Serena right away."
Kyle's eyes opened widened after hearing Serena's name."Y-yo..u..."
"Is that what you so desire? I can tell the hunger of power that it's in your eyes. You feel powerless, exposed, and completely in despair. You want to be a hero and protect someone but you cannot even protect yourself."
"ENOUGH!" Kyle grabbed a syringe from his pocket and injected himself with it. Just then, his body began to turn slightly red as steam came out of his body and his muscles increased in size, earning Yuke's look of intrigue."From my hand, I activate the Spell Card, Pot of Greed, which allows me to draw two cards! Then I'll set one card face-down and end my turn!"
Yuke's eyes narrowed in curiosity.'Just what happened to his body? What did he inject himself with? All of a sudden he's powered up and his will is through the roof.' He then took a hold of the top of the card of his deck."Fair enough. My turn, draw. From my hand, I summon Spectral Deva - Shoock."
A purple metallic ball with red-eyes inside of an opening appeared on the field.
Spectral Deva - Shoock Level 2, Light, Machine, ATK: 1000, DEF: 1000
"Shoock's effect activates now. When it's summoned and I control a Level 3 or higher Spectral Deva, I can target it and reduced itself level to match that of Shoock's."
Spectral Deva - Archelon Level: 2
"Two level 2 monsters..." Kyle scowled.
"Correct. I'll use the Level 2 Shoock and the now treated level 2 Archelon in order to build the Overlay Network."
Both of Yuke's monsters turned into yellow energy and entered a black portal beneath them as Yuke chanted."With the defense stronger than a shell and the hardness of steel, bring upon yourself to shine with incredible speed! XYZ Summon! Run from the sky, Rank 2! Spectral Deva - Jogger!"
A man wearing a toga and golden sandals ran extremely fast around the field before settling in front of Yuke. His hair was blazing in what appeared to be lightly mixed with fire.
Spectral Deva - Jogger Rank 2, Light, Warrior, XYZ, ATK: 900, DEF: 2600 OU: 2
"Battle. Jogger will attack the player directly. Stomp Tornado!"
"Not so fast, Yu! I activate my trap card, Call of the Nekroz! When an opponent directs a direct attack towards me, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower "Nekroz" monster from my Deck! I Special Summon Great Sorcerer of the Nekroz!"
Great Sorcerer of the Nekroz Level 4, Water, Spellcaster, ATK: 1500, DEF: 800
Sorcerer rose his staff and was about to hit Jogger with him, however, Jogger made a swift move around him and directs his kick towards Kyle, knocking him to the ground.
Kyle LP: 3100
"What was that just now?!" He cried out, sitting on the floor."Why did your monster attack me directly?"
"By detaching both of his Overlay Units, Jogger has the special ability that if it attacks a monster with lower defense than his own, I can direct the attack to you directly." Yuke explained as he scanned his hand."I set two cards face-down and end my turn."
"His monster has an incredible ability...however...he's open wide." Kyle smirked."My turn! I draw! I activate my face-down Spell Card, Rejuvenation of Nekroz! I can target a monster in my graveyard and Special Summon it to the field with its effects negated! I Special Summon Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz!"
Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz Leve 3, Water, Warrior, ATK: 300, DEF: 1800
"But he won't be here for long, because I'll tribute him to Advance Summon Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz!"
Shurit vanished into thin air and a man with black pants and an open brown trenchcoat appeared on the field, holding a sword.
Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz Level 6, Warrior, Earth, ATK: 2300, DEF: 2000
"At this moment, I activate Laerte's effect! I can draw cards until I draw a monster card!" Kyle began to draw."Spell, Trap, Trap...monster!" He finally said as he held 4 cards in his hand."Next, I banish the monster card and the rest of them are set on the field." A total of 3 face-downs appear on Kyle's field as he smirked.
"That's quite the draw you had there. Which begs the question; will this help you in any way?"
"You'll see!" Kyle beamed."I activate one of my face-down cards! The Equip Spell, Forbidden Blade of Nekroz!" Laerte's fencing sword was replaced with a bigger sword with lightning overflowing it."Battle! Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz shall attack Jogger! Eternal Slash!"
"From the graveyard, I activate one of the Continuous Spell I destroyed." Yuke called out."When a monster I control is under attack, I can banish it and reduce the battle damage to zero."
"I was waiting for that." Kyle laughed, prompting Yuke to raise a brow."Forbidden Blade of Nekroz has a special effect other than just making Laertes look cool. I can send it to the graveyard and target a monster you control and destroy it! And you will take damage equal to that of the monster that is destroyed!" The blade dissipated into blue particles and flew over to Jogger and consumed him into nothingness.
Yuke LP: 3100
Kyle observed Yuke with a knee eye."I hope you enjoyed a taste of what this battle will bring upon you. That was just the beginning of the punishment that awaits you, you monster."
Yuke lifted his head, his emotionless eyes glowing in their natural crimson."I sense the deep hatred that you hold towards me. You had my interest, but now you have my attention. I believe it's my turn to return the favor, yes?"
Meanwhile, back at the rooftop of the Palace. Jack was already on his feet and just starting his turn.
"I am not forfeiting this fight to you, Tokomaru!" Jack roared as he drew his card."I activate the Spell Card, Limit Acceleration! I can Synchro Summon by banishing monsters from the graveyard whose level is equal to the monster I want to Summon! I banish Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend and Red Resonator!"
Scarlight Red Dragon turned into 8 stars as Red Resonator turned into 2 rings, surrounding them.
A gigantic dragon with 4 wings coursed through the air, screething loudly, making the very ground tremble.
Majestic Red Dragon Level 10, Dragon, Fire, Synchro, ATK: 4000, DEF: 3000
"WHAT A DUMBASS!" Tokomaru screamed at the top of his lungs."LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE DONE!"
Jack was dumbfounded but scowl."I summoned a monster that's more than enough to defe-"
"YOU IDIOOOOOOOOOT!" Tokomaru once more erupted."Against an opponent like me, that monster will never be able to reach me!"
It was then when Jack realized his mistake, his eyes widening in shock and a cold sweat dripping down his forhead."B-but..."
"At this moment, Crystron Quandax's ability activates! During my opponent's Main Phase, I can Synchro Summon using monster I control on the field!"
As Crystron Quandax and Ametrix began the Synchro SUmmoning process, Tokomaru chanted loud enough for his voice to be heard throughout the whole stadium.
"The energy of the crystal will now unite and form the radiant golden light of victory! Synchro Summon! Descend, Crystron Quariongandrax!"
Crystron Quariongandrax Level 9, Water, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 3000, DEF: 3000
"Quariongandrax's effect activates! I can target monsters on your field or graveyard up to the number of Materials used for its Synchro Summoning and banish them all! I guess the only thing you have left is that stupid dragon you worked so hard to summon."
Quariongandrax's wings opened up and flew over to Majestic Red Dragon while rotating, slashing it into millions of pieces.
Jack fell on his knees, his mouth gaping, unable to say a word."I was foolish...to let my emotions get the better of me...curses!"
"As your friend, I will let your death be honorable and let you die at the hands of my strongest monster. I activate the Spell Card, Chaotic Fusion! I fuse Crystron Quariongandra and the Crystron Rosenix in my hand!" Tokomaru's eyes began to glow even brighter as a purple lightning struck the ground.
Tokomaru began to chant as his monsters were absorbed by a blood-colored vortex.
"The golden light forged with the beauty of the crimson beast! Form into a beautiful new beginning and showcase a new crystal to the world! CHAOS Fusion Summon! Appear, Level 10! CHAOS Crystron Dragunarly!"
A purple mechanical humanoid with the face of a dragon appeared on the field. It was clad in purple armor along with white strips across its shoulder pads and chest plate. It was wielding two claw-looking swords that were connected to chains. To top it all, it was two big wings that were almost as big as it.
CHAOS Crystron Dragunarly Level 10, Water, Machine, Fusion, ATK: 3500, DEF: 3100
"What in the bloody heavens...is that...?" Jack murmured under his breath.
"Battle! Let's not waste any more time and end this! Crystron Dragunarly! Obliterate Jack once and for all and make me King! Plague of the Soul!" Dragunarly's wings expanded and let out a shining purple beam from them at Jack, throwing him out of the rooftop.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Jack screamed as he felt the power of the attack on his body and was tossed aside.
Jack LP: 0
Dragunarly screeched before disappearing, leaving Tokomaru as the sole soul standing on the rooftop."Oh, Jack. This is what I meant. You let your feelings and doubts get the better of you. If only you were focused and maintained your demeanor, perhaps you would have given me a far more interesting and challenging duel. Too bad we will never know. Farewell, my old friend." With that, Tokomaru turned his attention over to the destruction that was developing around the Palace."Now...I am the King!"
New cards:
Spectral Shadow
Continous Spell
Every time a "Spectral Deva" monster is Special Summoned, place a "Spectral" counter on this. Destroy this card and draw cards equal to the number of counters this card had. (Max. 3)
Crystal Edge
Equip Spell
Equip this card to a "Crystron" Synchro Monster. This card gives the monster equipped with it 500 ATKs and sends a Synchro Monster your opponent controls to the graveyard and if you do, Special Summon its Materials and attack them once each.
Call out to the Deva
Continous Spell
Each "Spectral Deva" monster you control cannot be destroyed by battle or card effect once per turn. When a monster your opponent controls direct attacks, the battle damage is reduced to 0
Forbidden Blade of Nekroz
Equip Spell
Equip it to a "Nekroz" monster you control. You can send this card to the graveyard and target 1 monsters your opponent controls; destroy it and your opponent takes damage equal to that monster's ATKs.
Spectral Deva - Shook
ATK: 1000, DEF: 1000, LV: 2
Light/Machine/Effect
Monster Effect: When this card is successfully summoned, target a Level 3 or higher "Spectral Deva", and lower its level to match this cards.
Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz
ATK: 2300, DEF: 2000, LV: 6
Warrior/Earth/Effect
Monster Effect: Draw cards until you draw a monster card. Banish that monster card and set the other Spell/Trap cards on the field. (If any.) This effect can only be used once per duel.
Spectral Deva - Jogger Rank 2, Light, Warrior, XYZ, ATK: 900, DEF: 2600 OU: 2
ATK: 900, DEF: 2600, Rank: 2
Warrior/Light/XYZ/Effect
2 Level 2 monster or more
Monster Effect: When this card battles an opponent's monster whose DEF is lower than this card's, you can attack your opponent directly.
CHAOS Crystron Dragunarly Level 10, Water, Machine, Fusion, ATK: 3500, DEF: 3100
ATK: 3500, DEF: 3100, LV: 10
Water/Machine/Fusion/Effect
1 Level 9 or Higher "Crystron" Synchro Monster +1 "Crystron" monster
Monster Effect: Can only be Fusion Summoned with "Chaotic Fusion". When this card is Synchro Summon, banish your opponent's entire field.
It's been a while. Been distracted with other things and whatnot. Before you start hating on me for giving Jack a petty duel you must first now that this wasn't him at his best nor him trying. Besides, do you guys really think Jack will go out in such a way? He will get his redemption duel against his friend later on, so rest assured. As for Yuke and Kyle, their duel will continue and is gonna go even better as Yuke's interest is finally pique, but his victim is Kyle. I got all the duels planned out during the invasion, so if everything goes a plan, everything will fall into place.
Anyways, hope you guys been good and continue to be good. Take care.