Chapter 28
The Conflict of the Soul
Seiko and Yuke were outside of Academia, observing the depths of the ocean from a safe distance.
"This hunt is going rather slow." Seiko began talking, not looking at him."I thought you wanted this done as soon as possible."
"I do. The mission is almost done." Yuke drawled."All that remains is capturing Yuzu Hiragi and everything will be over."
"That is true. We've done most of the Professor's work after all. Starting with Ruri, Rin, Wendy, and Serena. Still, though, this Yuzu girl is quite slippery, ain't she? If only you took things more seriously back then she wouldn't have gotten away." She was smirking, eyeing him carefully to see if she could get a reaction out of him. When she realized it was useless, she huffed."Do you have any leads?"
"I have some theories. Tokomaru stayed behind in Synchro to take care of the remains of the Lancers; the ones that weren't teleported along with us. That would leave us with the other part of the Lancers. I've dispatched Ace, Junpei, and Tatsuyo to XYZ to confirm the situation with Edo. She couldn't have gone to Ritual because I checked the logs before starting up Roget's machine, and there was no coordinates to the Ritual Dimension. Naho and Tariko are checking out the Fusion Dimension."
Seiko nodded satisfactorily."That leaves Evan, you and Wendy. As I've told you, Evan is not suitable for a mission right now. That would leave only the two of you. So, what's your move?"
"I was thinking in going to the Standard Dimension because it's Yuzu's original dimension. There's also a chance that she is in there. However, I am not quite sure whether that's a good tactic."
"It's a dimension where no one is looking at, you know. The Professor has long forgotten about that dump and there are none of our troops there to secure the place. If you ask me, I think that's the perfect place. Not to mention it's where the Lancers come from. Perhaps you could get valuable information if you go."
Yuke's furrowed his brow.'That is a fair assessment.' He thought it over his head."Very well. Wendy and I will go. I have to inform her of the mission."
Seiko stuck out her tongue."No need to do that, dear. I've already contacted her and she's awfully excited."
Yuke turned around and began walking away, sticking his hands in his pockets."I see. Then I bid you goodbye."
Seiko held back her laughter as she watched the young man walk away."A man of a few words as always. However, your little mission will provide me with a great amount of Chaotic Energy. Once I have enough...oh, I can hardly wait!"
Jack, Crow, Tokumatsu, Reiji, Sora, Tsukikage and Reira stood outside of what it once was the Sector Security. The citizens has gathered around them and were curious to know what had happened. Jack told them the situation of the war and had asked for their full support. Wasting no time, preparations to depart began.
"I can't stop thinking about the others. Do you think they're alright?" Crow asked, concern clear in his voice.
Reiji nodded."The Unifiers of Chaos threw themselves with them. If it was a portal to their demise, they wouldn't have jumped. What about it, Sora?"
Sora shook his head, arms crossed. He had put back on his jacket but applied bandages to his arm."They're not the suicidal type. That portal must have taken them to another dimension."
"But where exactly is the question?" Jack looked at the horizon."It's been a day and we have not heard of them."
Reiji turned to Jack."How long did the Council say that the preparations to go are going to take?"
"They said the would let us know. Our most advanced scientists are working nonstop and with the help of your Duel Disk and technology, it'll make matters simpler."
Reira clenched onto Reiji, whimpering in fear."What's the matter, Reira?"
The D/D duelists turned his gaze to where his brother was looking at. Tokomaru was riding closer and closer to them. His D-Wheel was black with white flames and a skull at the very front. It had chains that were tied up on the sides and a rocket for a flag.
"Tokomaru!" Jack cried out, stepping in front of his comrades. Tokomaru stopped his D-Wheel inches away from Jack. He took of his helmet that was blue with a black visor.
"Jack! I knew I would run into you if I just went around the city! You weren't the type to enjoy walking among the peasants, but now that everything is over, I thought you'd had a change of heart!" He burst into laughter.
People began gathering around them quickly."Isn't that Tokomaru Mairo?"
"Yeah, that's him! So he's finally back!"
"What's with that get-up? I thought he liked going around in comfortable clothes. That's kind of like a uniform."
"And look at his eyes! I thought Tokomaru-san had brown eyes!"
Jack and Tokomaru locked eyes on each other, creating an intense atmosphere. Crow and Sora took a stance but were stopped by Jack."Do not. This is might fight. I'm the only one able to bring my friend back from the darkness. Let us duel, Tokomaru." Jack went over to his own D-Wheel and put on his helmet."Our field will be the entire city. No one will interrupt this time."
"Ah, I like the way you think, Jackie!" Tokomaru moved over, standing next to Jack."The whole City will be our audience. They'll watch as I snuff the life out of you once and for all!"
A helicopter was now flying above them, circling around. There, Melisa stood out with a microphone in her hand. The Duel was being broadcasted all over the City to make sure no one missed a second.
"Ladies and gentlemen! After being attacked by a group of terrorists, we find ourselves with a moment of peace! However, it looks like Tokomaru has something else to say! Even I don't understand what's going on! I mean, aren't they supposed to be best friends?!"
Nearby, another helicopter had stopped in the middle of the air. The passenger, a man with pointy ears, lipstick and green eyes took a sip of his champagne."This duel may very well determine the fate of our City once and for all."
Both duelists activated their integrated Duel Disk and rep up their engines.
"Let's duel!"
Jack vs. Tokomaru LP: 4000
"And off they go! It appears as though they do plan to use the whole city as their field!" Melissa exclaimed before turning to the pilot."We have to follow them!"
The citizens ran to the sidewalks in order to avoid getting in front of the dueling legends. One side, the once known as King and on the other side his best friend.
"I'm the returning winner, so I'll start this off, Jack! From my hand, I Normal Summon Crystron Thystvern in ATK mode!"
A purple mechanical dragon with sharp claws appeared flying about Tokomaru.
Crystron Thystvern Level 3, Water, Machine, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1500
"Now, by activating its effect, I can destroy it and Special Summon another Crystron from my Deck! Arise, Crystron Citree!"
A small mechanical girl appeared on the field, dancing around in the air.
Crystron Citree Level 2, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
"I set two cards face-down and end my turn! JACK! Show me your new power!" Tokomaru roared as loud as his engine.
"It's not about winning this duel only. Nor is it about trying to make you reason! It's about recalling the memories that are clouded by the tainted evil that has succumbed you!" Jack sped up, passing by Tokomaru and taking a sharp turn with him."It's my move! I draw! When my opponent controls a monster and I don't, I can Special Summon Red Daredevil!"
A small fiend with wings made of fire, two horns growing outwards and clad in crimson armor appeared on the field.
Red Daredevil Level 3, Fire, Fiend, ATK: 1200, DEF: 1000
"Next, I'll use him as a sacrifice to Advance Summon! Come, Red Piercer!" Jack smashed his card on his Duel Disk.
A knight clad in red armor appeared on the field wielding a spear on one hand and a small shield on the other.
Red Piercer Level 5, Fire, Warrior, ATK: 2000, DEF: 1200
"Red Piercer's effect activates! When it's successfully Advanced Summoned, it gains ATKs equals to the ATKs of the monster that was used for sacrifice!"
Red Piercer ATK: 2000+1200= 3200
"I activate my Trap Card, Crystron Aid! When my opponent has one of their monsters' ATKs increased, a "Crystron" monster I control gains ATKs equal to the gained amount!"
Crystron Citree ATK: 500+1200= 1700
"That's similar to that Yuke's Fusion Monster does. It adds up the increase in power from another monster to his own." Sora pointed out.
The silent footage soon was replaced by Melissa's cheery commentary."Sorry about that folks! This Duel totally got us by surprise, so we didn't have the audio prepare! So far, both duelists have begun warming up! I can already feel the intensity of this Duel!"
"Still, why would Tokomaru, Jack Atlas' right-hand man, suddenly disappeared and show up out of nowhere." Shinji wondered, crossing his arms."It doesn't add up."
"I know." Tony agreed with his friend."Do you think it has something to do with these invaders?"
"There's no other explanation for it." Damon voiced his opinion.
Shinji nodded in response."If that's the case, this is more than a friendly duel. If Tokomaru wins, that is if he's really Tokomaru, the whole City will be in danger."
"Come and get me, Jackie Boy!" Tokomaru taunted."If you dare! Citree's effect activates! I can Special Summon a Non-Tuner "Crystron" monster from my graveyard and Synchro Summon! Come back, Thystvern!"
Thystvern turned into 3 stars while Citree turned into 2 rings, surrounding them."Brilliant ametrine, shimmer, and sparkle with the life-giving might of water! Synchro Summon! Empower the graceful of machines! Annihilate the fire, Level 5! Crystron Ametrix!"
Cryston Ametrix Level 5, Water, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 2500, DEF: 1500
"Ametrix's effect allows me to switch the battle position of all face-up Special Summoned monsters you control!"
Red Piercer fell on one knee, holding his shield close to his chest.
"I was waiting for you to do that, Tokomaru." Jack chuckled with confidence."I activate the Spell Card, Ignite Spirit! I can only activate this card when my opponent has a Synchro Monster on their field! I can target a Tuner monster in your Graveyard and Special Summon it on my field!"
"What?!" Tokomaru cried out as he saw Crystron Citree appeared on Jack's field.
"Now, I'll use your monster against you, Tokomaru! I tune the Level 5 Red Piercer to the Level 2 Crystron Citree!"
As Red Piercer turned into 5 stars and Crystron Citree turned into 2 rings, surrounding them, Jack chanted.
"Warrior that embodies the power of a dragon and the prowess of a knight! With your mighty weapon, cut through the very sun itself! Synchro Summon! The dragon made into a warrior! Level 7, Scorch Red Dragon Knight!"
A warrior began descending from the sky using two huge wings attached to his back. He was clad in crimson armor that had black patterns across it. His weapon consisted of a sword with the handle resembling the head of a dragon and a black shield with a red dot in the middle. To top it all, his helmet resembled the head of a dragon.
Scorch Red Dragon Knight Level 7, Fire, Warrior, Synchro, ATK: 2600, DEF: 2300
"Amazing! Jack Atlas took over Tokomaru's monster and tricked him into using his monster's effect!" Melissa exclaimed."With that in mind, Jack devised a plan and Synchro Summoned! He has a clear path to an attack!"
"Scorch Red Dragon activates his Special Effect! When it's Synchro Summoned on the field, I can search for an Equip Spell from my Deck and automatically equip it to my monster! I activate the Equi Spell, Dawnbreaker, Sword of the Red Lord!"
Scorch Red's sword was replaced by a black sword with red lines along the blade and sword handle. The warrior gave a powerful cry of glory and rose his new sword in the air.
"This mighty blade gives my monster a boost of 300 ATKs per card on our fields!"
Scorch Red Dragon Knight ATK: 2600+300(x4)= 3800
"Impossible! His monster has surpassed mine by a mile!" Tokomaru cried out in shock.
"Furthermore, I activate my knight's effect! You take 500 points of damage per card you control! Since you control two, that'll be 1000!"
Electricity came rushing through Tokomaru's body, leaving the giant man gritting his teeth.
Tokomaru LP: 3000
"Now that the preparations have been completed, it's time to battle! Scorch Red Dragon Knight! Attack his monster and bring down the wall that keeps my friend from his senses! Swing of the Overlord!"
"Not so fast, JACK! I activate my Trap Card! Crystron Message! A "Crystron" monster I control cannot be destroyed by battle for the rest of this turn and on top of that, I can Special Summon a Crystron "Tuner" monster from my Graveyard! Crystron Citree!"
Crystron Citree Level 2, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
The Red Knight jumped high in the air and came swinging down but only managed to scratch part of Ametrix's body. This, however, caused a strong enough shockwave that almost managed to throw Tokomaru off his D-Wheel.
Tokomaru LP: 1700
"So close!" Melissa muttered under her breath. In all reality, she was wishing for the King, Jack Atlas to win."Jack Atlas dealt a total of 2300 points of damage in just one turn!"
"Yes!" Tokumatsu exclaimed in glee."Jack might just be able to win."
Reiji frowned at that.'It's far too early to tell. But he does have the current advantage.'
"I set a card face-down! Tokomaru, you were too hasty in your play! If you saved that first Trap Card and used it when I powered up my knight, you might have been able to outplay me!"
"You're right." Tokomaru chuckled, raising his head and showing that his crimson eyes were glowing more intensely."But I'm not mad at this outcome! THIS JUST GOT MY BLOOD PUMPING!"
Jack couldn't help but give a boisterous laugh."I shall send the end of it, my friend. I end my turn."
"MY TUUUUURN! I DRAAAAAAAW! I activate the Spell Card, Tuner Up! It doubles the level of a Tuner monster I control! That means Citree's Level rises up to 4! Next, I'll tune the Level 5 Crystron Ametrix with the Level 4 Crystron Citree!"
Crystron Ametrix turned into 6 stars while Crystron Citree turned into 4 rings and surrounded them."Crystal monster that holds the fire soul in the heart, with the power of water, turn a new tile and make a powerful element! Synchro Summon! Come, Level 9! Crystron Phoenix!"
A metallic warrior with red armored appeared on the field with 5 sticks floating behind its back.
Crystron Phoenix Level 9, Water, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 2800, DEF: 2000
"Next, I'll play my Quick-Play Spell, Eruption of Crystals! By vanishing a Spell Card from my Deck and Graveyard, I can target a Spell or Trap card you control! Since it's a Spell Card, I can add a Spell Card from my Deck to my hand!"
"That'll weaken my monster back to normal!" Jack frowned in annoyance.
Scorching Red Dragon Knight ATK: 2600
"Now, I play Inevitable Draw! I can draw up to 4 cards from my Deck and you get to pick two of them. The ones that you did not pick are sent to the Graveyard and I get to keep the others!"
"I choose the ones in the middle!" Jack replied confidently.
Tokomaru simply grinned."Very well! I activate the Spell that you let me keep! Crystron Rush! With this card, I can increase the ATK of Phoenix by 700! Not only that, but you'll take post-battle damage equal to half of your monster's ATK! BATTLE NOW, PHOENIX! Hydro Spark!"
Crystron Phoenix ATK: 3500
The blades behind Phoenix's back flew over to Red Knight in mere seconds as though they were projectiles.
"Nice try, but I won't go down so easily! I play my Trap, Red Formation!" With that, a series of shields appeared before Red Knight."Thanks to its effect, when my opponent declares an attack, I can add 1 "Tuner" monster from my Deck to my hand!"
The blades easily destroyed the shields and impaled the once all-powerful knight, destroying it.
Jack LP: 3100
"Now, the burning damage!" A blade came out and managed to cut Jack's left cheek.
Jack LP: 1800
"It's just about time to end you, Jack! I set a card and end my turn!" Tokomaru roared as he sped up.
Jack frowned and sped up after him, not wanting to give up."It's my move, I draw! At this moment, I can banish my Trap Card, Red Formation from the game in order to Special Summon a "Red" Monster from my Deck to my hand with its effects negated and its ATKs set to zero! Come, Red Lady!"
A demonic woman covered in scales and black wings appeared on the field.
Red Lady, Level 6, Fire, Fiend, ATK: 2000, DEF: 1800
"And now, I activate the Spell Card, Interchange of the King! By discarding a card, I can Special Summon a Tuner monster from my Deck to my hand! I Special Summon Red Resonator!"
Red Resonator Level 2, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 600, DEF: 200
"Now, I activate Red Resonator's effect! When it's Special Summoned onto the field, I can gain LP equal to the ATK of a Synchro Monster my opponent controls!"
Jack LP: 1800+ 3500= 5300
"Jack Atlas will bring out his ace monster!" Melisa shouted with emotion."Go, King! We're counting on you!"
Edo Phoenix and Ace stared at each other with discontent across the table.
"So, Yuya Sakaki..." He folded his arms, scowling."The son of Yusho Sakaki. And you're telling me that kid is in this dimension?"
"Most likely." Ace shrugged."It's what Yuke said, and so far he's never been wrong."
"So we must depart. I myself will hunt him down and make sure he suffers!" He stated, getting up from his chair.
"Woah, why do you wanna go and beat the kid up? I was just telling you to keep an eye out, not straight up start a fucking manhunt for him."
Edo stared daggers at the boy, slamming his fists on the table, startling Grace and Mamoru."Don't give me that crap, Ace! You know my hatred for Yusho and how far I'm willing to go in order to execute him! Surely you must share that sentiment, right?" He added bitterly.
Ace's eyes twitched slightly, feeling a jolt of pain suddenly affect his head."I-I..."
Grace moved her seat closer to Ace, trying to reach out for his hand."Ace-kun, are you alright?" However, before she could comfort him, her sister immediately grabbed her and pulled her away.
Ace sighed in relief as he felt the pain die down and his thoughts were clear once again."I don't hate Yusho-sensei. Hell, I don't give a damn about the man honestly. All I want is to defeat his son in a duel. I'm not some sort of drama queen like you are, Edo."
"Yeah? At least I'm not the one being manipulated and still think I'm a hotshot." Edo muttered under his breath.
Ace shot up from his chair and immediately pinned Edo against the wall."You have some nerve, asshole! Give me one fucking reason why I shouldn't just take your head already!"
Edo looked at him blankly, completely silent. Ace's expression began to falter as he observed the Commander in Chief and the way his eyes spoke for him."...the both of you always found a way to make me feel bad..."
"Ace...?" Edo grumbled before being thrown aside by the other hero user.
"I'll go on ahead and scout the Heartland. You do whatever the fuck you want, I don't care." Like that, he exited the room, leaving everyone as still as statues.
"Will he be alright?" Grace broke the silence in the room.
Edo sighed, a small smile appearing on his face."This? That was him being nice."
Scarlight Red Dragon Level 8, Fire, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 3000, DEF: 2500
Jack's new summoned dragon roared throughout the sky, flying by skyscrapers magnificently
"That's Jack's monster!" Maria exclaimed in awe, watching both duelists riding by a small orphanage."And that's Tokomaru, one of the Unifiers of Chaos!"
"I activate Scarlight's effect!" Jack announced."Once per turn, I can destroy as many Special Summon monsters my opponent controls and deal 500 points of damage per each of them!"
Crystron Phoenix was decimated by flames, prompting for Tokomaru to accelerate to escape the burning crips.
Tokomaru LP: 1300
"At this moment, I shall use Phoenix's second effect! When it's destroyed by a card effect or battle, I can target a monster from my Graveyard and Special Summon it! BUILD YOURSELF, CRYSTRON AMETRIX!"
Cryston Ametrix Level 5, Water, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 2500, DEF: 1500
"Now, my Trap Card! Crystron Armageddon! I can only use this card when a monster I control is about to be destroyed! By cutting my LP in half, I can Special Summon one Crystron monster from my Deck and one from my Graveyard!"
Purple lightning surrounded Tokomaru, clearly intensifying as he winced in pain.
Tokomaru LP: 650
Crystron Citree Level 2, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
Crystron Prasiortle Level 2, Water, Machine, ATK: 500, DEF: 2000
"Not only that!" Tokomaru roared, showcasing a wide smile on his face."But I can also Synchro Summon immediately! The energy of the crystall 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
"Battle!" Both of them yelled with determination. Scarlight Red Dragon and Crystron Quariongandrax locked their hands and clashed each other's head creating a massive shockwave that was knocking civilians down on the ground.
"Whoa there!" Melisa shrieked as the helicopter was losing control.
"Due to Crystron Armageddon's effect, a Synchro Monster Special Summoned with its effect has its effect negated." Tokomaru pointed out."However, you cannot longer leave me exposed!"
"Blast it! However, his monster has its effects negated, meaning he cannot banish anything I have for now. I set two cards face-down!"
"Fine! Go ahead! This will be the last round!" Tokomaru revved his engine, going as fast as he could and avoiding colliding with rubble on the ground."My turn! I DRAW!" Tokomaru drew his card, creating black waves of energy that impacted against nearby buildings."I activate the Spell Card, Chaotic Fusion!"
"So, you finally drew it." Jack grimaced at the sight.
"This is it. Jack's ultimate challenge." Reiji crossed his arms."If he cannot survive that card's power, there's nothing else he can do to win."
Crow gulped, feeling a cold sweat dripping down his neck."If I could do it, then so can he."
"I fuse Crystron Quariongandrax on my field with Crystron Quan on my hand!" Tokomaru's eyes illuminated even brighter as 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 bright color of the sky! Form 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 had two big wings that were almost as big as itself.
CHAOS Crystron Dragunarly Level 10, Water, Machine, Fusion, ATK: 3500, DEF: 3100
"Holy shit! What in the world is that?!" Crow cried out in awe as he saw the monster in the distance. Reiji and the others remained quiet, though their expressions revealed their surprise.
"And that's not all! Chaotic Fusion has a second effect! I can Special Summon two monsters from my Graveyard, one of them being a Tuner! Come back, Crystron Quan and Crystron Thystvern!"
Crystron Thystvern Level 3, Water, Machine, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1500
Crystron Quan Level 1, Water, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 500, DEF: 500
"Now, I shall use these monsters to Synchro Summon! Appear, Crystron Smarlpo!"
Crystron Smarlpo Level 4, Water, Machine, Synchro, Tuner, ATK: 1300, DEF: 1000
"Dragunarly's effect activates! I can banish every card on your field! Crystal Ray!"
Dragunarly howled as its body was covered in purple energy.
"I activate my Trap Card, Warning of the Ultimatum! When a card would be banished from the game, it goes to the graveyard instead!"
Tokomaru spat in annoyance, irritation clear on his face."Damn it all! You just won't die, will you?! No matter, I attack you directly with both of my monsters! This is it, Jack! Crystal Dashing Spark!" Both Crystron monsters fired their respective attacks at Jack, creating a massive explosion in the middle of the street. The explosion could be seen from all over the city and people began to scream in fear and concern for Jack.
Tokomaru turned over his D-Wheel and rode backward, observing where he had last seen Jack. He began cackling loudly and did not notice a fast vehicle coming out from the smoke and a punch straight to his face, causing him to almost fall.
"That's...Jack Alas! Jack Atlas is alive, everybody!" Melisa cheered and rose her microphone to listen to the cheers coming from everyone in the city.
Jack LP: 900
Tokomaru rubbed his jaw and relocated it, groaning in pain. He looked at the cause of the attack."No...! You should...b-be dead!"
Jack took a few, yet hard breaths of air."I activated it my last Trap Card from the Graveyard, the one you destroyed with your effect, Retribution of the King. When my LP are reduced to less than 1000 and I control no cards on my field, the rest of the damage is halved. Also, I'm allowed to Special Summon a Synchro Monster from my Graveyard and a Tuner monster with their effects negated and their stats reduced to 0!"
Scarlight Red Dragon Level 8, Fire, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 0, DEF: 0
Red Resonator Level 2, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 0, DEF: 0
"You have to be kidding meeeeeeeeeee!" Tokomaru screamed, grabbing his head in frustration.
Reiji pushed up his glasses back in place, smiling.
Reira gleefully took a few steps forward."He can do it!"
"Finish it, Jack!" Crow and Tokumatsu both said in unison.
"Tch! Even then, my monsters are invincible! Chaos will never die! Do you not get it yet, Jackie boy?! This is what the world represents! This is where destiny is taking us! The path of Chaos!"
"You're wrong!" Jack snapped back."Duels are much more than a way to determine one's strength. They are what unite us and make us one. The desire to improve and challenge ourselves to keep up with our allies! To protect the ones that cannot protect themselves and make them smile! I learned that from a group of people who had no reason protecting us from Academia, especially from a special someone! Tokomaru, I will help you open your eyes! Hear the cry of hope of the City!"
Tokomaru looked around, bewildered. He noticed people smiling and jumping in excitement. They were cheering for Jack and himself."Where did I forget this feeling...? No...I will not lose! I end my turn!"
"Let's do this, everyone!" Jack said to the whole city."I draw! I activate the Spell Card, Cut Tuner! I can reduce the Level of a Tuner monster in half in order to Special Summon a Token with the same name and that monster will also be treated as a tuner!"
Red Resonator (Token) Level 1, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 0, DEF: 0
Red Resonator Level 1, Fire, Fiend, Tuner, ATK: 0, DEF: 0
"Finally...with the Level 8 Scarlight Red Dragon and the two Level 1 Red Resonators, perform a Double Tuning!"
Red Dragon turned into 8 stars while both Red Resonators turned into rings and surrounded them while Jack chanted.
"Ruler and devil, become one! Call upon the soul of the crimson dragon and roar in the name of creation itself! Synchro Summon! Come forth, Level 10! Tyrant Red Dragon!"
A huge dragon came out from the ground covered in magma as it spun in circles, revealing itself.
Tyrant Red Dragon Level 10, Dark, Dragon, Synchro, ATK: 3500, DEF: 3000
"All together everyone!" Jack called out to the crowd."I activate Tyrant Red Dragon's effect!"
"Once per turn, Tyrant Red Dragon can destroy all cards on the field!" The crowd said in perfect unison along with Jack."Absolute Power Inferno!"
Tyrant Red Dragon pierced the ground with its claw, creating a magma attack that shot up towards the sky and burnt down the one invincible monster as this one came crashing down to the ground, destroyed. Smarlpo barely put up a fight like this one burnt to a crisp as well.
"Impossible! He took down my Chaotic Monster?!" Tokomaru's eyes widened in fear.
"Now, Tokomaru, witness the power of the City! The Synchro Dimension! Wake up! Battle!"
"Tyrant Red Dragon will attack the player directly! Crimson Hell Tide Inferno!" Everyone cried out as they clapped.
Tyrant Red Dragon fired a powerful blast from its mouth that closed in on Tokomaru and engulfed him along with his D-Wheel. Tokomaru was sent rolling around the street while his D-Wheel crashed against a wall, breaking into pieces.
Tokomaru LP: 0
Winner: Jack Atlas!
"Hell yeah!" Shinji grinned along with his fellow Commons and a few Security Officers that were nearby.
"He did it! For real!" Maria clapped her hands together.
The Lancers were celebrating while they were being transported in a small helicopter over to where Jack was.
Tokomaru looked up at the sky, attempting to reach it with his hand. His eyes slowly turned from crimson back to brown."That one was a hell of a duel..."
"Tokomaru!" Jack rushed towards his friend, kneeling down next to him."Are you alright?!"
Tokomaru gave him a confident smile, winking."You did well Jack. You really have changed. I...I'm sorry...I was such a fool for believing in that woman, Seiko. Once she beat me, she played with my brain and made me her servant along with those other two kids who went missing."
"But you're alright now, friend." Jack reminded him, grasping his hand."What you did was not your fault. You could not have helped it."
"Perhaps..." They both shared a laugh which died down on Jack's side."Jack?"
Jack pointed slowly at Tokomaru's feet and he realized that his body was being disintegrated."Tokomaru!"
"It's okay, Jack. The City is safe along with its people. I told you once that we must cherish the things that we have and not mourn on our loses. We are lucky to have something. Hey, you girl!" He shouted to Melisa.
"M-me?" She repeated, earning a nod from the giant man.
"Toss me that microphone!" He asked her. Melisa threw the mic without hesitation and was caught by Tokomaru, who began speaking."Listen up, everyone. What I did was despicable and I do not ask for forgiveness. What I want is for you to continue supporting Jack and the Lancers. As it stands Academia close in accomplishing their goal. However, they can be stopped. But it won't be easy." He looked at himself and noticed that he had only his torso left to go."Right now, unity if what makes strenght and strengthens the heart. So, before you go and save the Unifiers of Chaos from themselves..." He sighed, raising his arm up."GIVE THEM HELL!" He shouted with passion as he was disintegrated completely.
The crowd began cheering louder than ever, though there were a few tears from them. Jack wiped a few tears that were coming down his face and smiled."You really are the strongest man I have ever met, Tokomaru."
"Jack Atlas!" Maria ran up to the King, panting."Someone wants to speak with you."
Jack rose a curious brow and watched as a nun walked quickly over to him. Jack noticed that the other Lancers had also caught up with them and stood on the side."Please, Jack Atlas, I beg of you all! I'm worried sick about three children that were under my care. Their names are Yugo, Rin, and Cody!"
"Yugo, Rin and Cody?" Sora gasped."Now I remember. Yugo is that guy Yuya was with. And Rin was captured by the Unifiers of Chaos."
"However, Yugo and Cody are nowhere to be found." Tsukikage added, humming."I wonder if they were somehow teleported out of this dimension as well."
Reiji stepped forward, comforting the nun with a nod."We will find them. If they are after Academia, it means they also want to stop their plans. You rose a pair of brave heroes that want to protect their friend at all cost."
The nun wiped her eyes, but she was shedding tears at this point."Oh, you are good people. Saviors."
Reiji looked up at the sky and chuckled."No. We are merely people who don't want a world ruled by chaos."
Ace was walking down an empty street, kicking down a rock as he walked."Damn son of a bitch. Edo always finds a way to piss me off and also to make me feel bad. What a slimy idiot." He then noticed a notification that a group call was being held."Yuke is calling us." He tapped the answer button on his Duel Disk and was met with the various faces of his comrades, with the exception of Tokomaru."This better be important, Yuke. I am in a sour mood right now."
"Yeah, what gives, boss?" Tatsuyo spoke."It's not like you to suddenly host a group call unless it's something veeeery important."
"And where's Tokomaru? Don't tell me that brute was spared from this pep talk." Junpei groaned in annoyance."If so, I want myself to also be-"
"Tokomaru has been defeated." Yuke boomed, silencing everyone in the call.
"Defeated?" Makoto echoed."What exactly do you mean?"
"Tokomaru has just been defeated in a duel." Yuke somewhat elaborated.
"Who took him down?" Naho inquired.
"Apparently it was Jack Atlas himself. Tokomaru was sent to the Synchro Dimension to finish off the Lancers that remained there but was intercepted by Jack Atlas and defeated by him."
"To think he was defeated by the person he failed to kill." Evan mused."Quite poetic."
"Speak for yourself," Wendy muttered under her breath.
"Regardless, why is he not here? What did they do to him?" Tariko asked, clearly shaken up by the situation.
"That I do not know. Most likely he was teleported somewhere else but as to where it's unknown. I doubt the Lancers will resort to something like torture." Yuke said with clear confidence.
"So, what do we do now?" Tatsuyo voiced everyone's thoughts.
"We proceed with the plan. Capture Yuzu Hiragi. Be wary of the Lancers as they have become stronger than before. That is all for now. You are dismissed."
With that, the call ended, leaving Ace in silence once again."Looks like those bastards are bringing their best game. Whatever, next time, I'll crush them all!"
New Cards:
Ignite Spirit
Spell Card
You can only activate this card when your opponent has a Synchro Monster on their field. You can target a Tuner monster in your opponent's Graveyard and Special Summon it on your field.
Dawnbreaker, Sword of the Red Lord
Equip Spell
An equipped monster gains 300 ATKs per card on the field
Tuner Up
Spell Card
Target a tuner monster you control and have its levels doubled.
Eruption of Crystals
Quick-Play Spell
You can add a Spell or Trap Card from your Deck to your graveyard by vanishing a Spell Card from your Deck.
Crystron Rush
Spell Card
Increase the ATK of a "Crystron" monster you control by 700. After damage calculation, your opponent takes damage equal to half of their monster's ATKs.
Interchange of the King
Spell Card
Discard a card from your and Special Summon a Tuner monster from your Deck to your hand.
Cut Tuner
Spell Card
Reduce the Level of a Tuner monster in half in order to Special Summon a Token with the same name and that monster will also be treated as a tuner.
Crystron Aid
Trap Card
When your opponent has one of their monsters' ATKs increased, a "Crystron" monster you control gains ATKs equal to the gained amount.
Crystron Message
Trap Card
A "Crystron" monster you control cannot be destroyed by battle for the rest of this turn and you can Special Summon a Crystron "Tuner" monster from your Graveyard
Red Formation
Trap Card
When your opponent declares an attack, you can add 1 "Tuner" monster from your Deck to your hand. You can banish this card to Special Summon a "Red" monster from your Deck to the field with its effects negated and stats set to 0.
Crystron Armageddon
Trap Card
You can only use this card when a monster you control is about to be destroyed. By halving your LP, you can Special Summon one Crystron monster from your Deck and one from your Graveyard
Warning of the Ultimatum
Trap Card
When a card would be banished from the game, it goes to the graveyard instead
Retribution of the King.
Trap Card
This card can only be activated when it's in the Graveyard. When your LP are reduced to less than 1000 and you control no cards on my field, the rest of the damage is halved. Also, you can Special Summon a Synchro Monster from your Graveyard and a Tuner monster with their effects negated and their stats reduced to 0.
When my opponent controls a monster and I don't, I can Special Summon Red Daredevil!"
Red Daredevil
ATK: 1200, DEF: 1000, LV: 3
Fire/Fiend/Effect
Monster Effect: When your opponent controls a card and you don't, you can Special Summon this card.
Red Piercer
ATK: 2000, DEF: 1200, LV: 5
Fire/Warrior/Effect
Monster Effect: When this card is successfully Advanced Summoned, it gains ATKs equals to the ATKs of the monster that was used for sacrifice.
Scorch Red Dragon Knight
ATK: 2600, DEF: 2300, LV: 7
Fire/Warrior/Effect/Synchro
Monster Effect: When this card is Synchro Summoned on the field, you can search for an Equip Spell from your Deck and automatically equip it to this monster.
Crystron Smarlpo
ATK: 1300, DEF: 1000, LV: 4
Water/Machine/Effect/Synchro/Tuner
Monster Effect: When your opponent declares an attack, change that monster's battle position.
Sorry for the long wait everybody. I've moved in with my brother so posting chapters and updating them is a bit of a challenge since I can only do it when he's not here. Regardless, I'll try to make another chapter as soon as possible. Next chapter I'll try to cover some minor stuff before moving on with the story over at Heartland.
Anyways, hope you guys had a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Don't give up on your resolutions that easily.