Yu-GI-OH! Arc-V: Another Hero

by Harvoc Phantom

Hiraki and Serena are childhood friends and have deflected from Academia after learning its true goals. However, Hiraki has presumably been taken away by them after losing a duel. To save him, the Lancers have to make their way to the Fusion Dimension but this will be no easy task due to the Unifiers of Chaos standing in their way, pursuing the 2 remaining Dimensional girls.

22. Chapter 22

Chapter 21
Invasion - One Last Stand

"Come on. You're going to have to try harder than this." Yuke had his arms crossed, evading the punches that Kyle was trying to land on him but to no avail. Kyle back away and charged with a powerful left hook, which Yuke easily dodged and instead hit a piece of rubble that was laying around.\

"Damn it! How about th-" As soon as he turned around for another round, Yuke grabbed him by his foot and tossed him back where Laertes was standing.

"It's my turn. I draw. I activate my face-down Spell Card, A Deva's Offering. I can send my entire hand to the graveyard and draw 3 cards from my Deck. Next up, from the graveyard, I activate Spectral Deva - Holmary's effect. When it's sent to the graveyard by a card effect, I can target a monster you control and halve its ATKs until the end of this turn."

Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz ATK: 1150

"As for my next face-down card, I activate the Trap Card, Mimicking of Chaos."

Kyle furrowed his brow."Just what exactly is the point of all this?"

"You're about to find out." Yuke calmly replied."You see, when an opponent's monster either loses or gains ATKs, I'm allowed to Special Summon a monster that shares the same level as yours. From my Deck, I Special Summon Spectral Deva - Serene!"

A mermaid-like creature appeared on the field, holding a lyre and playing a soft song.

Spectral Deva - Serene Level 6, Light, Fairy, ATK: 1900, DEF: 2200

"I'm curious to see how will you fare against this. From my hand, I summon Spectral Deva - Osmary."

A beautiful woman with blonde hair dressed in a purple robe and holding a bow appeared on the field.

Spectral Deva - Osmary Level 2, Light, Fairy, ATK: 700, DEF: 300

"Osmary's effect will now activate. For every card you have on your field, you will take 100 points of damage. Rain of the Horizon!" Osmary grabbed a total of 3 arrows and fired them towards Kyle, who jumped back to dodge them.

Kyle LP: 2800

"The requirements are set. Finally, I activate Serene's effect. When there is another Fairy-Type monster on the field, I can Contact Summon a "Spectrum" monster with these monsters as materials."

"Here it comes..." Kyle braced himself as he watched Yuke's monsters being absorbed by a multi-colored vortex.

"With the delighted instrument of a mermaid and the accuracy of a beautiful huntress, I call forth the creature of equality. Fusion Summon! I call thee, Level 7. Spectrum Deva - Vice Alpha."

A large knight clad in purple and blue armor with white trim and yellow buttons appeared on the field. He was holding a shield with the head of a lion on it.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Alpha Level 7, Light, Warrior, Fusion, ATK: 2700, DEF: 2000

'I'm well aware of its effect. As soon as I try to increase my monster's ATKs, he will activate its ability which will increase Vice Alpha's ATKs even further. But my other choice would be taking the hit and then-'

"From my hand, I activate the Spell Card, Embassador's message. Both of our monsters gain 800 ATKs until the end phase." Yuke explained without a care in the world.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Alpha Level 7 ATK: 3500

Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz ATKs: 1950

"That means that..." Kyle started.

"Vice Alpha's ATKs will increase by half of what your monster gained." Yuke finished, gesturing his monster.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Alpha ATK: 3900

"Battle. Vice Alpha attacks Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz! Chaotic Leo!" Vice Alpha rushed over to Laertes, holding its child close to its body.

"I activate my Trap Card, Oneself's Betrayal!" Kyle cried out."During Battle Phase, I can target a monster I control and make it match that of the monster that is attacking until the end of the battle phase!"

Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz ATKs: 3900

Laertes drew his sword and blocked Vice Alpha's incoming attack, as the force sent them both back to their places.

"Rather impressive, I must say. Your quick thinking saved you." Yuke mused with an intrigued tone of voice.

Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz ATKs: 1950

"I don't need praising from you, you monster." Kyle spat at the ground."All I need to see is your corpse at my feet!"

Yuke shrugged."You do talk big. But let's see if you can really overcome these circumstances and take my head, as you so much claim you will do. I place a card face-down, concluding my turn."

"You'll see. I've trained my whole life for this moment, Yu. You have no idea how much suffering you put us through..." Kyle clutched his fists, holding back tears."All those people that you killed and all the families you destroyed. We were lucky enough to even recover and even managed stability. However, there were those you were inspired by your chaos and eventually began to rebel against humanity once again. This time, though, we were prepared for such attack and we've been fighting the Unifiers of Chaos all this time. But when I came to this dimension and faced you when you were under the alias of "Ender", my body tensed up. I will never forget the pressure that your aura gives out. But I am prepared, Yu. I will make you pay for everything you've done and won't let you touch Serena, even if it's the last thing I do!"

Yuke's expression didn't change in the slightest. Kyle took this as a sign to go on. He pulled out two syringes from his pants and injected them into his arms.

'Those syringes again...' Yuke flinched at the sight he was witnessing.

"You're right, Yu. I am not strong enough to defeat you on my own...however..." What remained of his orange hair turned white as his muscles began increasing, even more, making him look taller. The stem began to increase and his body got even redder.

"I see..." Yuke quietly said upon seeing Kyle dashing over to him and punching him in the gut, knocking him against a building. Wasting no time, he ran over where he had sent him and delivered a right punch, only to hit rubble.

"What?!" Kyle cried out in shock just before Yuke appeared to his right and kicked him, sending him flying. Not losing his footing, Kyle jumped on a wall and propelled himself behind Yuke, who observed him the whole away and received a kick on the spine. This time, Kyle made sure he didn't lose sight of him and ran past his flying body and punched him in the face as he flew over to him. They exchanged blows before they punched each other's fists, knocking them back.

"I am going to kill you, Yu. I won't let you or the rest of the Unifiers touch Serena, even if it kills me!" He claimed, readying himself for the next round.

Yuke scoffed as he took a fighting stance of his own.

The wind blew hard, causing a small piece of rubble to fall to the ground. Kyle ran towards Yuke and attempted to punch him with his fists, only to be caught. They both locked fingers as Kyle tried to push Yuke to no avail."Hyaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Kyle tried to muster all the strength he could and just then, was headbutted by Yuke and kicked away.

However, he wasn't going down that easy and ran once more towards the black hair boy, headbutting him on the nose and delivering a series of punches all over his body."This is it!" Kyle delivered one final kick, sending Yuke flying against a building and coming out on the other side.

"Ugh..." Yuke sighed, removing a fallen light post from his body. He shifted his gaze over to the now white hair teen coming out of the building he just pierced through. Kyle crossed his arms over his chest, as he looked down on Yuke.

"Now I understand. Those syringes you injected...they work like steroids. It's basically blood doping, which increases your red blood cells, hence allowing more oxygen to disperse throughout your muscles. But it seems taking highs amounts of it comes with a cost, doesn't it?" Yuke eyed Kyle who was now wheezing and clenching his fists."Your hair, for example, has turned white due to your lifespan decreasing exponentially. The stem is basically the sweat being vaporized due to the amount of heat your body is producing. You won't last long, I'm afraid."

"It's enough to drive you against a wall, isn't it?" Kyle replied with a condescending smirk.

Yuke sighed in exasperation."You might be equal to me in terms of brute strength...however, you will never defeat me like that. You have no chance of defeating me".

"Tsk. Yeah? Being delusional. Really?"

"Then why don't you prove it? Last time I checked, it was your turn."

"Gladly. At this moment, Laerte's ATKs go back to normal!"

Laertes, Fencer of Nekroz ATKs: 2300

"My turn! I draw! I activate the Spell Card, Debuff! I can target a monster I control and send it to the graveyard. In exchange, I can Special Summon monsters from my deck that add up to the number of Levels Laertes has!" Laertes turned into 6 stars and they divided into 2, forming two silhouettes with 3 stars on top."I Special Summon Devina, Musician of Nekroz and Justine, Baptist of Nekroz!"

Two young girls wearing blue robes appeared on the field. Both of them had green hair combed to the opposite side of each other.

Devina, Musician of Nekroz Level 3, Water, Spellcaster, Scale 2, ATK: 1500, DEF: 0

Justine, Baptist of Nekroz Level 3, Water, Spellcaster, Scale 8, ATK: 0, DEF: 1500

"Those are Pendulum Monsters. But are they of any use to you while they're not in your Pendulum Zones?" Yuke inquired.

"Devina's and Justine's effects are activated! Thanks to Devina's effect, I can add 1 Ritual Spell Card from my Deck along with a Ritual Monster to my hand! And Justine's effect allows me to draw 1 card from my deck when she's Special Summoned!" Kyle put his hand on top of his Deck and closed his eyes."Kurono...Serena...please, give me some strength to beat this monster..." He drew his card with all the fury he could muster."I DRAW! Yes! I activate the Spell Card, All for Nothing! All the monsters I currently control on the field will return to my hand!"

Yuke let out what it seemed to be a small gasp."I see...so that's what you were after..." He murmured.

"I, with the Scale 2 Devina, Musician of Nekroz and the Scale 8, Justine, Baptist of Nekroz, set the Pendulum Scale!"

Two columns of light appeared next to Kyle, with his monsters rising to their top.

"Now I can simultaneously Summon monsters with Levels 3 to 7! But that's not all, because I will be activating Devina's Pendulum Effect! I can send 1 Ritual Spell I control to the graveyard and add 1 "Nekroz" Ritual Monster from my Deck to my hand!"

"You're sending your only way to Ritual Summon to the graveyard? Something is off" Yuke observed.

Kyle let out a crazy laugh, pointing behind him."That's because Justine has the ability to let me Pendulum Summon Ritual Monsters from my hand as if they were Normal Monsters! Hold the power of peace, and envelop the thirst for justice in reality! Pendulum Summon!"

Nekroz of Clausolas Level 3, Water, Warrior, Ritual, ATK: 1200, DEF: 2300

Nekroz of Catastor Level 5, Water, Warrior, Ritual, ATK: 2200, DEF: 1200

"I cannot believe what I'm seeing." Yuke said in awe."He really Pendulum Summoned Ritual Monsters just like that...how very amusing indeed."

"I'm glad you're amused because this will be your last taste of fun! Battle! Nekroz of Clausolas will attack Vice Alpha! And before you say it, no! I'm not stupid! Because when a Nekroz monster I control attacks a monster that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, Catastor's ability allows me to destroy that monster automatically!"

"Sorry to disappoint, but you're going to try harder than that. I activate my face-down, the Quick-Play Spell, De-Fusion. I send Vice Alpha back to the Extra Deck and Special Summon its Summon Materials in DEF mode. Come back, my fair fairies."

Spectral Deva - Osmary Level 2, Light, Fairy, ATK: 700, DEF: 300

Spectral Deva - Serene Level 6, Light, Fairy, ATK: 1900, DEF: 2200

'No no no no no no no no!' Kyle was beginning to panic.'This shouldn't be happening. It's like he's always a step ahead of me...or maybe...even more...' Kyle bit his lower lip."I resume the attack with Clausolas! Attack Osmary!"

Clausolas's sword pierced through Osmary's bow and then her heart, destroying her.

"Since Serene's DEF is the same as Catastor's ATK, I will end my turn here."

"Wise choice. Though your other choice would have been sacrificing your monster to take down mine, you would have been left wide open for an attack in case I had something planned for my turn. Which, of course, I do. My turn. I draw. By reducing its ATKs to zero, I can Normal Summon Spectral Deva - Ares from my hand."

A bulky man with long orange hair wearing a golden armor covered up in gems appeared on the field. He was wielding a blade along with a shield shaped like a spartan helmet.

Spectral Deva - Ares Level 6, Light, Warrior, ATK:0 (2500) DEF: 2000

"Ares is useless, regardless if he was tributed Summoned or not. Therefore, I will use him to build the overlay network along with Serene."

Serene and Ares turned into red lights and entered a black portal underneath them as Yuke chanted.

"Mechanical fiend that lurks in the darkness of the darkest light, spread your wings and show the sign of a new era of chaos. XYZ Summon! Come, Rank 6! Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega!"

A large purple mechanical dragon with a long, curved tail and gleaming metal horns appeared on the field. Its frame sported four outward-facing spikes. Its wings are slanted, square-like, and closed each housing individual cannons.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega Rank 6, Light, Machine, ATK: 2000, DEF: 2000 OU: 2

"Now, by detaching an Overlay Unit, I can activate Omega's effect. Ender Howl!" Vice Omega let out a loud screech that was so potent, that Catastor was destroyed.

"What was that?!" Kyle asked in shock upon seeing his monster being annihilated by one of Omega's cannons.

Yuke put a hand on his hip."Vice Omega's ability allows me to destroy one card on the field. After that, it gains 500 ATKs."

Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega ATK: 2500 OU: 1

"Again, I shall use an Overlay Unit to activate Omega's ability and destroy that bothersome Pendulum Scale. Ender Howl!" Once more, Omega screeched loudly, destroying Justine.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega ATK: 3000 OU: 0

"Battle. Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega will attack Nekroz Clausolas. Dive of the Seven Heavens!"

"Wait just a second, Clausolas's ability activates! It allo-"

"By banishing Spectral Shadow from my graveyard, I can negate one of your monster's effects." Yuke interrupted as his monster began launching beams towards Clausolas, disintegrating him. The explosion sent Kyle colliding against a wall, making him cough blood.

Kyle LP: 1000

"I end my turn. You have one card in your hand and one useless Pendulum Scale. Even if the same is for me, it will take you more than one card to even Ritual Summon a monster. This is the end of your journey, Kyle Asayi. You won't save anyone." Yuke's eyes suddenly turned black."Just like how you couldn't prevent the destruction of your own little world." His voice came out as a phantom whisper before reverting back to normal.

"What the..." Kyle panted, shaking his head."Say what you will! But I am not giving-Ugh!" Kyle fell on one knee, clutching his chest."I don't have much time...! My turn! I draw!" Kyle gritted his teeth at the sight of the car."I set a card face-down, ending my turn."

"I knew it." Yuke sighed in boredom."I suppose I expected a bit too much for someone like you. It's my move. I draw. Battle-" Yuke's vision grew blurry, seeing only a white light before it faded away."Destroy him! Blaze Armada!" Vice Omega's cannons aimed at Kyle and began firing its beams along with bullets.

Kyle smirked."Now, who is the one who's being pushy?! I activate my Trap Card, Ritual Selector!"

"It can't be..." Yuke's spat.

"Oh, yes it can! By paying half my life points, I can Special Summon a "Nekroz" Ritual Monster from the graveyard to the field! I Special Summon Nekroz of Clausolas!"

Kyle LP: 500

Clausolas once more returned to Kyle's side, his sword sheathed.

Nekroz of Clausolas Level 3, Water, Warrior, Ritual, ATK: 1200, DEF: 2300

"Clausolas' effect activates! I can target a monster you control that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck and turs its ATKs to 0! Also, its effects are negated!"

Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega ATK: 0

Clausolas jumped above Omega, piercing its head with his sword and cutting it clean open.

The shockwave managed to push Yuke back, but he remained standing.

Yuke LP: 1900

"You..." Yuke groaned, brushing the dust off his clothes."I end my turn."

"It's over for you, Yuke. You have only one card in your hand and Clausolas will negate the effects of monster you summon from your Extra Deck and set their ATKs to 0. This is what it's like to feel powerless...DOES IT HURT?! MY TURN, I DRAW! Battle! Clausolas! Kill him and make him pay for everything he's done! Blade of Justice!"

Clausolas dashed over Yuke and kicked him in the stomach, sending the boy stumbling backward before finally losing his footing.

Yuke LP: 700

"I end my turn." Kyle's muscles contracted as the red tone of his skin faded. Exhausted, he collapsed on the ground, panting heavily."I-it...is...fi-fina...ly...over...just...oneeeee...moreee..." He tried to get on his feet again to no avail."...tuuurn..."

The sound of clapping froze his mind. Up ahead, was Yuke. He was standing with some blood going down his lips."I must admit. Your dueling skills are incredible as well as your enhanced strength. Were you faring against another rival, defeat would be imminent. I am not sure why you hate me so much and claim me as a murder, but know this..." He drew his card."...I will give you an honorable defeat the hands of MY strongest monster. I activate the Spell Card, Spectral Deva Unification. I can add a Level 8 or lower Ritual Monster from my Deck as well as a Ritual Spell Card." Yuke's eyes began to glow with a tint of green combined with red.

Meanwhile, Kyle barely managed to support himself with his elbows, but he still couldn't get up.

"I activate the Ritual Spell, Nova Invocation, offering my Level 8 Spectral Deva - Shamlet from my hand as a tribute to Ritual Summon."

A large crater appeared on the ground, letting out a blue like from it as a black shadow with wings appeared for a brief moment before exploding into particles and being absorbed by the crater.

"Luminous dragon surrounded by the righteous dark light! With the horns of a devil and the power of a deity, descend from the realm of perfection who dare to disobey your will! Ritual Summon! Appear, the dark dragon whom shines in the light! Level 8! Harvoc Nova Ritual Dragon!"

A blue dragon with black spikes covering its arms and shoulders along with hardened rumpled skin, horns pointing in both directions above its head, colossal dark blue colored wings, long spiky tail, blades on each side of its elbows and numerous dark-colored gems around its body came out of the crater, letting a thunderous roar.

Harvoc Nova Ritual Dragon Level 8, Light, Dragon, Ritual, ATK: 2800, DEF: 2000

"No...no..." Kyle could only mumble upon gazing the gigantic beast that once destroyed his world."Wait a second...something is off..." The dragon looked down on him and let out a small cry."Harvoc Nova...?"

"Battle." Yuke commanded, forcing his dragon to obey. Harvoc Nova howled as it stretched both its legs and arms. The dark gems began to shine in a light-blue light as a whitish aura surrounded it.

Kyle looked down on the ground in deep thought.'Now that I think about it, the pressure felt the same yet unfamiliar. It's like it was mixed up with another one and both of them formed something weird. Then it's his actions. Being bloodthirsty that he is, Yu would have annihilated me and massacre me long ago yet he's been dueling calmly, analyzing my moves and remaining stoic. Originally, I thought he was lying about not remembering me...but it seemed genuine. His eyes also glowed crimson and a tint of green. Not to mention that Harvoc Nova is acting strangely. It's not as ferocious as I remember it to be. It's almost as if it's...crying...'

With a loud roar, Harvoc Nova fired the energy from the gems, its aura powering them up as they went towards Clausolas.

Kyle literally yelped in realization."That's it! It could only be that!" He began typing furiously on his Duel Disk.

Clausolas's body disintegrated due to the great power of the attack. However, it did not stop there as it continued on to Kyle.

"Sent!" His hands finally gave up, his head resting on the ground."Now...Serena...please get that message..." A smile crossed his face as the light engulfed his body and all the buildings around them. A huge explosion was created by this letting a huge cloud of smoke going up to the air.

Kyle LP: 0

Winner: Yuke

The smoke began to clear out, and in the middle was Yuke holding Kyle by the collar of his shirt."You fought well, though your power wasn't your own. However, your body is just about to give up on you, so there's no use in carding you." He tossed Kyle's body to the ground as it continued to bleed."Now, to hunt down Serena. By now, Tariko must have captured Yuzu."

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"This way!" Maria pulled Yuzu who was pulling on Tarren, Frank, and Amanda. They were still inside of the Palace and making their way to the hallways.

"I'm scared!" Amanda cried out as her two friends tried to cheer her on.

Yuzu gave her a warm smile."It's okay. Everything is going to be just fine."

"Will it really?" A voice came from one of the empty rooms, making the group stop dead in their tracks. A boy with red hair reaching his neck walked in front of them, showing his sharp teeth viciously.

"Damn! It must be a Unifier of Chaos." Maria cursed with a scowl.

Tariko laughed at her response."That's right, girly. Now, if you know what's good for those bothersome kids, you're gonna give me Yuzu."

"Big talk for someone who lost against Crow!" Tarren hissed, a fist raised in the air.

A vein popped out of Tariko's forehead."You damn brat! That was just a lucky win! Regardless, he's not my main objective now! It's Yuzu!" With a growl, he activated his Duel Disk.

"There's no choice. Yuzu, get out of here and hide. I will follow you as soon as I can." Maria reassured her, though she wasn't buying it.

"That's crazy! He's too strong to take on alone!" She tried to walk next to Marie but was held back by the kids.

"You should listen to your friend." Tariko sneered."You're just giving me an easy win."

Suddenly, a silhouette moved at great speed and kicked Tariko in the gut, pushing him against a wall. They all turned to see the figure standing, licking a lollipop.

"That won't be necessary. I'll take it from here." Said the blue haired boy, Sora."You!" He turned to Maria."Keep Yuzu safe and find Yuya. This guy is all mine."

"Sora?!" Yuzu didn't have enough time to greet the young boy due to Maria grabbing her wrist and pulling her away."Wait! Sora!"

Sora turned to Yuzu and gave her a wink."I'll be fine! It's me we're talking about, after all. Besides..." his voice lowered to a whisper, making sure that the girls wouldn't listen to him even though they were gone."...what kind of teacher wouldn't defend their student?"

"What the hell, Sora?! You just let them escape! You traitor!" Tariko stomped his feet on the floor."Didn't we have enough with Evan?!"

"Sorry, do I know you?" Sora asked mockingly, snickering.

"No. But you do know me." Out of nowhere, Ace was standing behind Sora, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt and tossing him against a wall."We had enough traitors for a decade."

"Ace?! What the hell are you doing here? I thought you stayed at Fusion?" Tariko asked in confusion.

Ace walked over to him and pushed him away."After Evan deflected, I couldn't stand still and do nothing. Now, go! I'll take care of this fucking trap. Meanwhile, you are going to capture Yuzu Hiragi, understood."

Tariko was about to protest, but chewed his words."Fine. I didn't feel like fighting this kid anyways. Hurry up and catch up."

"Wait!" Sora tried to go after him but Ace stood in his way."Shit."

"No can do, kid. You're gonna fucking duel me right here and now. I'll blow some steam by taking your head to the Professor." He activated his Duel Disk as Sora did.

"Big words. Let's see if you can back them up, Ace-san." He smirked.

"Duel!"

Ace vs. Sora LP: 4000

"Ladies first." Ace mocked with a grin on his face.

Sora didn't take this insult lightly but played it off with a laugh."Sarcasm was always your forte. Is it because you can't make regular jokes like a normal human being?"

"Just take your damn turn!" Ace snapped, Sora just rolled his eyes with a smug.

"Alright, then. It's my turn! I summon Fluffal Leon in ATK mode!"

A yellow bear with wings and bandages wrapped up around its paws appeared on Sora's field.

Fluffal Leon Level 4, Earth, Fairy, ATK: 1600, DEF: 1200

"I set a card face-down and end my turn!" Sora stated as he took a bite out of his lollipop.

"Pathetic! I'll show you what it's all about, kid! My turn! I draw!" Ace cried out."From my hand, I summon Vision Hero Jincs!"

A robotic-like monster appeared on the field. It had crimson armor, two rayguns on its arms and what it seemed to be a jetpack on its back.

Vision Hero Jincs Level 3, Dark, Warrior, ATK: 1000, DEF: 500

"When Vision Hero Jincs is Summoned onto the field, I can draw a card and if it's a monster card, I can set it on my Spell and Trap Card Zone. If it's not, I have to banish it. I draw!" Ace drew his card and smirked."Looks like I got lucky. Must be because of Evan..." he murmured."I drew the monster card, Vision Hero Levitor, so I get to set him on my Spell and Trap Card Zone. I set two cards face-down and end my turn. You're up, buddy boy."

"Heh. You sound confident in your ability to beat me, Ace." Sora mused with a grin."Could it be because you're using a power that's not your own?"

"Shut the fuck up, you bitch!" Ace fumed in irritation."This is the power born from oneself. It's the need to feel the chaos and rejoice it! Someone as stupid as you would never understand its magnificent meaning!"

'Chaos or not chaos. I still have a way to piss him off. And since Evan betrayed them, Ace is more on the edge as ever. If I strategize accordingly, I might be able to beat him.' Sora grabbed a card on top of his deck."My turn! I draw! I summon Edge Imp Saw!"

Edge Imp Saw Level 3, Dark, Fiend, ATK: 500, DEF: 1000

"When Edge Imp Saw is Summoned onto the field, I can send a "Fluffal" monster from my hand to the graveyard and draw two cards from my deck! Then, I'll place one of my cards to the bottom or top of my deck. I'll choose the bottom. Now, I activate Polymerization! I'll fuse Edge Imp Saw and Fluffal Leo!"

Both of Sora's monsters were absorbed by a multicolored vortex as he began to chant.

"Steel blades possed by demons, become one with the fanged beast and show us your true form! Fusion Summon! Come forth, king of the beasts that shreds all! Frightfur Leo!"

A diabolical looking bear appeared on the field. Its body was cut in half and in there was a huge saw and another one surrounding its head.

Frightfur Leo Level 7, Dark, Fiend, Fusion, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000

"I activate Leo's effect! Once per turn, I can target a monster you control and destroy it! Not only that, but you'll take damage equal to your monster's ATKs!" Frightfur Leo threw one of its many saws at Jincs, cutting him in half.

Ace LP: 3000

"From the graveyard, I activate Jincs' effect! When it's destroyed by battle or card effect, I can set him on my Spells and Trap Card Zone!"

"That won't help you now! Battle! Frightfur Leo, attack Ace the mess directly!" Frightfur Leo aimed at Ace with its claws and fired them like projectiles.

"Keep dreaming, you lousy brat! I activate my Trap Card, Envisionist! It allows me to Fusion Summon a "Vision Hero" monster from my Special Deck using monsters on my Spell and Trap Card Zone as materials!"

Vision Hero Jincs and Levitor appeared briefly before being absorbed by a multicolored vortex.

"Hero that sees through all lies and trickery, show us the path that is created by the one who sees all! Fusion Summon! Appear, divine hero that shows the path towards light! Vision Hero Nypto!"

A hero clad in purple armor appeared on the field. He was wielding a scythe and had a helmet with a horn sticking out of his forehead.

Vision Hero Nypto Level 6, Dark, Warrior, Fusion, ATK: 2300, DEF: 2100

"Nypto's effect activates! When it battles a monster that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, I can increase its ATKs by 500 and decrease yours by the same amount! All that He Sees!

Vision Hero Nypto ATK: 2800

Frightfur Leo ATK: 1900

Nypto's scythe ravaged Frightfur Leo, shredding its stuffing and destroying all of its blades.

Sora LP: 3100

"This can't be good." Sora gulped.

Ace's smirk grew wider as he stared down at Sora."You're gonna have to grow some backbone, kid. That ain't gonna cut it when ya duel against me."

"Big deal. You Fusion Summoned and destroyed Leo. Guess you can duel as much as you can boast yourself." Sora laughed at his own joke."Well, I guess I'll just end my turn."

"Good boy." Ace snickered."It's my fucking turn! I draw! I summon Vision Hero Vyon!"

Vision Hero Vyon Level 4, Dark, Warrior, ATK: 1000, DEF: 1200

"Vyon's effect activates! When he's successfully Summoned, I can send 1 "Hero" monster from my Deck to my graveyard! Battle! Go, Nypto! Death's Call!" Nypto launched himself towards Sora, preparing for his attack as he rose his scythe.

"I activate my Trap, Frightfur's Playtime! When my opponent declares a direct attack and I have no monsters on my field, I can Special Summon a "Frightfur" monster from my graveyard! Come back, Frightfur Leo!"

Frightfur Leo Level 7, Dark, Fiend, Fusion, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000

"Ha! Idiot, you're forgetting about Nypto's ability! When it battles a monster that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, his ATKs increases by 500 while your monster's decreases by 500!"

Vision Hero Nypto ATK: 2800

Frightfur Leo ATK: 1900

"Nah, I'm not forgettin'." It was Sora's time to smirk."A monster that was Special Summoned by Frightfur's Playtime has its ATKs increased by 1000 until the end of this turn!"

Frightfur Leo ATK: 2900

"Now, Leo! Counterattack!" Leo pierced through Nypto with its claws, tearing him open as an explosion went off.

Ace LP: 2900

"Dammit..." Ace grumbled as he covered his eyes from the smoke."You ain't so bad after all. I thought the gap between us had only increased, but you've been keeping up. Not bad, kid."

"Why, thank you. You're far too kind. Though I better be careful if I were you because I might just have surpassed you." Sora said with a playful wink.

Ace spat on the floor and sneered."Don't get cocky now, you cheeky brad...! I activate Nypto's Special Effect! When it's destroyed by battle or card effect, I can set its Summoning Materials on my Spell and Trap Zones!"

'I have to be careful with those monsters of his. I still haven't fully figured out why he even keeps them there.'

"I set a card and end my turn. You're up, kid. Oh, and your monster's ATKs return to normal."

Frightfur Leo: 2400

Sora sighed."When are you going to come up with a new nickname other than 'kid' or 'trap'...?" He murmured."It's my turn! I draw! I activate the Continuous Spell, Edge Nightmare! Once per turn, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or Lowe "Edge Imp" from my graveyard that was used for a Fusion Summon! Return, Edge Imp Saw!

Edge Imp Saw Level 3, Dark, Fiend, ATK: 500, DEF: 1000

"Secondly, I will activate another Continuous Spell, Frightfur Factory! By banishing a Polymerization from my graveyard, I can perform a Fusion Summon using monsters I control!"

Edge Imp Saw and Frightfur Leo were absorbed by a multicolored vortex. Ace chuckled, a cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

"This can't be good..."

"Frightfur Sabre Tooth!" Sora announced as a tiger-like monster covered in blades appeared on the field.

Frightfur Sabre Tooth Level 8, Dark, Fiend, Fusion, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000

"When Frightfur Sabre Tooth is Fusion Summoned, I can Special Summon a "Frightfur" monster from the graveyard ignoring its summoning conditions! Rise again, Frightfur Leo!"

Frightfur Leo Level 7, Dark, Fiend, Fusion, ATK: 2400, DEF: 2000

"And that's not all!" Sora stated with a vicious smile."As long as Frightfur Sabre Tooth is face-up on the field, all "Frightfur" monsters gain 300 ATKs per "Fluffal" and "Frightfur" monsters!"

Frightfur Leo ATK: 3000

Frightfur Sabre Tooth ATK: 3000

"This is bad...his monster's effect will allow him to destroy my mon-STER!"

Ace was struck by a sharp pain on his left arm, courtesy of Frightfur Leo and its effect to destroy his monster.

Ace LP: 1900

"When I take damage, I can set Vision Hero Minimum Ray from my graveyard to my spell and trap zone!" Ace declared.

"It needs with this! Frightufr Sabre Tooth, destroy the good-for-nothing Ace!" Frightfur Sabre Tooth screeched as it threw itself over to Ace, who responded with a smirk.

"Dumbass. I activate my Trap Card, Hero Call for Help! When I have no other monsters on the field and I'm targeted for a direct attack, I can activate this card. It allows me to Fusion Summon a Vision "Hero" monster using monsters that are in my Spell and Trap Card Zones!"

Minimum Ray, Jincs, and Levitor jumped in the air inside of a multicolored vortex as Ace chanted.

"The perfect hero who envisions the sight of victory and justice! With a titanic power, change the sight of your enemies and bring down the hammer of eternity! Fusion Summon! Be born! Vision Hero Trinity!"

Vision Hero Trinity Level 8, Dark, Warrior, Fusion, ATK: 2500, DEF: 2000

"Big deal! Your monster is way too weak to even be able to defend himself!" Sora pointed out.

"Oh yeah?" Ace grinned."Don't be so fucking naive. Cuz during the turn this card was Fusion Summoned, its ATK doubles!"

Vision Hero Trinity ATK: 5000

Sora gulped, his nervousness becoming evident now."Wait! Stop! Don't go!"

"It's too late for that, pussy! Obliterate his damned tiger, Trinity! Meteor of Justice!" Trinity then threw a punch towards Sabre Tooth, destroying its clothe and leaving only stuffing behind. The shockwave of the attack sent Sora flying out the window of the hallway onto a tree that was outside, hurting his back in the process.

Sora LP: 1100

Ace walked over to the hole that was left behind and sneered, enjoying to see the now wounded Sora, laying down on a tree branch and seemingly in danger of falling off.

"Wanna continue attacking me? Or have you had enough?" A grunt was all he took for an answer as the boy simply grabbed a card from his hand and set it on the field.

"Turn...end..." He moaned in pain, not daring to move from his spot.

Vision Hero Trinity ATK: 2500

Frightfur Leo ATK: 2400

"Ha! Finally! It's about time I fucking finish this shit! I wasted enough time on your sorry ass, but it ends with this. I draw! I activate the Equip Spell, Sword of the Divine! By equipping it to a Vision Hero, its ATKs are doubled. However, the monster that it's equipped with this card is sent to the graveyard after the battle phase."

A red laser sword that seemed to be a replica of a light-saber appeared in front of Trinity and grabbed it.

Vision Hero Trinity ATK: 5000

"Die, you little shit." Ace spat, his monster diving straight towards Frightfur Leo and slashed it in half, destroying it.

Sora chuckled slightly, giving Ace a playful wink."At this moment, I activate my Trap Card...when a "Frightfur" monster I control is destroyed by battle...both players take damage equal to the ATKs of one monster you control..." He then pointed at Trinity, his finger trembling."...that means we're both taking 5000 points of damage..."

"WHAT?! NO FUCKING WAY!" Ace screamed in horror upon seeing Trinity beginning to shine if a red light and exploding, destroying whatever it was around the area.

Sora LP: 0

Ace LP: 0

Winner: Tie

Ace covered his eyes due to the intense heat and light and Sora just chuckled as he was too overtaken by the light of the explosion. Half of the palace blew up and there was now a huge crater where the dormitories were. The streets were not safe from collateral damage either. Ruble and trees were scattered everywhere and the leaves were lit on fire which then expanded to the trunks, fueling it even more.

---

Meanwhile, in an underground subway, Reira and Serena were hidden while Tsukikage had left to retrieve Yuzu by himself.

"I wonder how long it'll take him to come back..." Reira murmured to himself, double checking on Serena, who was leaning against a wall."More of them should be on their way put...I'm not sure if I'll be able to fend off so many of them..."

"You...don't have to..." Serena grumbled as she sat up."With a little more rest...I should be able...to fight..."

Reira's eyes widened, amazed at her determination."For now, you should rest. Don't worry, I'll fight them with everything I've got...! He forced a slight smile.

"Reira..." Serena breathed. A beeping sound came from their Duel Disks, indicating they had just received a message."A message...?"

Reira nodded as he tapped his Duel Disk."Yes. It must be Nii-sama!" He cried out.

Serena shook her head."Reiji wouldn't be wasting time typing a message." After checking the recipient, she gasped."It's from Kyle!"

Reira turned his head."It is!"

Serena tried calling his Duel Disk but the call immediately disconnected before it even rang."This is weird. It's like he's got his Duel Disk turned off or something." She sighed in exasperation and leaned her head against the wall."That idiot...what is he thinking...turning off his Duel Disk in...the middle of this?"

"Serena, you might want to see this." Reira walked over to her in a hurry, showing her the screen.

Serena blinked a couple of times and read aloud."He is not the real one."

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New Cards:

A Deva's Offering

Spell Card

Send your entire hand to the graveyard. Draw 3 cards.

Embassador's Message

Spell Card

All monsters on the field gain 800 ATKs until the end phase.

Debuff

Spell Card

Target one monster you control and send it to the Graveyard; Special Summon monsters whose level combined are equal to that monster.

All for Nothing

Spell Card

Return all cards from your field back to your hand.

Spectral Deva Unification

Spell Card

Add 1 Level 8 or lower Ritual Monster and Spell Card from your Deck.

Sword of the Divine!

Equip Spell

Equip this only to a "Vision Hero" monster. This card doubles that monster's ATKs but it's destroyed after battle phase.

Mimicking of Chaos

Trap Card

When an opponent's monster either loses or gains ATKs, Special Summon a monster that shares the same level

Oneself's Betrayal

Trap Card

During Battle Phase, target a monster you control and make it match that of the monster that is attacking until the end of the battle phase.

Ritual Selector

Trap Card

Pay half your life points and Special Summon a "Nekroz" Ritual Monster from the graveyard to the field.

Envisionist

Trap Card

Fusion Summon a "Vision Hero" monster from the Special Deck using monsters on your Spell and Trap Card Zone as materials.

Frightfur's Playtime

Trap Card

When your opponent declares a direct attack and you have no monsters on your field, Special Summon a "Frightfur" monster from your graveyard.

Hero Call for Help

Trap Card

When you control no monsters on the field and your opponent declares a direct attack, Fusion Summon a Vision "Hero" monster using monsters on your Spell and Trap Card Zones.

Forceful Stuffing

Trap Card

When a "Frightfur" monster you control is destroyed by battle, both players take damage equal to one of your opponent's monster's ATKs.

Spectral Deva - Osmary

Light/Fairy/Effect

ATK: 700, DEF: 300, LV: 2

Monster Effect: When this card is Normal Summoned, your opponent takes 100 points of damage per each card they control on their field.

Devina, Musician of Nekroz

Water/Spellcaster/Effect/Pendulum

ATK: 1500, DEF: 0, LV: 3, SC: 2

Monster Effect: Add 1 Ritual Monster and Spell Card from your Deck to your hand.

Pendulum Effect: Once per turn, you can send 1 Ritual Spell from your hand graveyard and add 1 "Nekroz" Ritual Monster from your Deck to your hand.

Justine, Baptist of Nekroz

Water/Spellcaster/Effect/Pendulum

ATK: 0, DEF: 1500, LV: 3, SC: 8

Monster Effect: If this card is Special Summoned, you can draw a card from your Deck.

Pendulum Effect: As long as this card is in your Pendulum Scale with "Devina, Musicina of Nekroz" you can Pendulum Summon Ritual Monsters from your hand without tributing.

Spectral Deva - Ares

Light/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 2500, DEF: 2000, LV: 6

Monster Effect: You can Normal Summon this monsters without a tribute, but its ATKs will be set to 0.

Vision Hero Jincs

Dark/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 1000, DEF: 500, LV: 3

Monster Effect: When this card is Summoned on the field, draw a card and if it's a monster card, set it on your Spell and Trap Card Zone.

Vision Hero Levitor

Dark/Warrior/Effect

ATK: 1500, DEF: 1000, LV: 4

Monster Effect: Once per turn, you can increase this monster's ATKs by 200

Vision Hero Nypto

Dark/Warrior/Effect/Fusion

ATK: 2300, DEF: 2100, LV: 6

2 Vision "Hero" monsters

Monster Effect: When this card battles a monster that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, this card gains 500 ATKs and your opponent's monster loses 500 ATKs. This effect can only be activated during Battle Phase only.

Spectrum Deva - Vice Omega

Light/Machine/Effect/XYZ

ATK: 2000, DEF: 2000, RANK: 6

2 or more Level 6 "Spectral Deva" monsters

Monster Effect: During either player's turn, you can detach an Overlay Unit and target a card your opponent controls; destroy it and this monster gains 500 ATKs per card.