This story was done in collaboration between me and Jriddle41 (Sodormatchmaker on DeviantART), and we both own the OCs that are used in the story. Credit to author AaronCottrell97 for a few ideas and character suggestions (especially the duel layout for the story). Everything else belongs to their respective owners:
Thomas and Friends (c) Hit Entertainment and Mattel
The Railway Series (c) Rev Wilbert Awdry
Yu-Gi-Oh! (c) Konami
WARNING: Again, this story is rated T for fantasy violence and minor depictions of blood.
Chapter 3
Castles and Dragons
Opening up somewhere in the skies within California, the Blue-Eyes Jet was still on its way to its destination. Inside the plane, Spencer was doing some thinking about visiting Discord.
"Discord is the creator of the Duel Monsters card game-" Spencer thought to himself. "-even creating the card versions of the 'Egyptian Gods'. But it would be reckless to leave cards that powerful to be unbeatable. They MUST have some sort of weakness, and Discord's my ticket to finding that secret out!"
Soon enough, the Blue-Eyes Jet flew over a very familiar-looking American city... Spencer looked out the window at the busy life down below.
"San Francisco." The silver-haired boy mumbled.
Flying over the famous Golden Gate Bridge, the jet few towards the mountains and hills. Eventually, the Blue-Eyes jet landed outside a huge, fancy-looking mansion.
(elsewhere...)
Within a very beautiful-looking garden filled with flowers, plants, wild life, etc., in the backyard of his personal mansion, Discord J. Crawford was busy relaxing by a large lake (wearing some sort of a bath robe and casual clothing). Currently, a suited servant was pouring his boss a glass full of red wine.
"Here you go, sir." The servant said politely.
"Merci." responded Discord, using a French term.
With that said, the male servant walked away. As Discord sipped his wine, a rather familiar reflection appeared in his glass. Needless to say, the sight brought a big smile onto his face.
"Hi, Spencer-boy!" The jolly man greeted, standing up. "It has been far too long."
"Save the theatrics, Discord." grunted Spencer, not looking very amused. "It's been only a few weeks since we last saw each other."
"Oh dear!" Discord gasped playfully. "Sounds to me like someone needs a hug."
"Thanks, but no thanks." huffed Spencer, making the creator of Duel Monsters stop approaching him. "But now that you've mentioned it, there IS something I need." Setting his briefcase aside, the silver-haired boy got right down to business. "Listen. I've come to San Francisco in search of a Duel Monsters card powerful enough to defeat the three 'Egyptian Gods' commanded by Thomas Billinton."
Discord smirked in response and decided to have a little bit of fun with his friend... After all; he was playful and really did enjoy egging on the always serious Spencer Gresley.
"And what makes you believe 'I' would be in possession of such a card?" asked Discord innocently.
"Because I know you very well, Discord." Spencer pointed out. "As the creator of Duel Monsters, you were the one who created the 'God' Cards in the first place. So obviously, it would be wise if you created a way to defeat them just in case they fell into the wrong hands."
"If that's the case, then I have nothing more to say to you." joked Discord, taking another sip from his glass of wine. "Now, run along home, Spencer-boy, before you worry your parents and Little Brother."
Spencer merely grinned grimly. "So, it's completed, isn't it?" he accused. "You can't fool me, Discord."
"Oh no." Discord denied, shaking his head. "Currently, I'm retired from day-to-day operations within Industrial Illusions. I've left Zack to help run things along while I enjoy my retirement" He then turned to look at the beautiful lake. "Nature sure is beautiful, wouldn't you say? Your goal in life should to enjoy things you are grateful to have, not to merely become Duel King or something."
"You seem to have forgotten that Boxford Corporation and Industrial Illusions both are working together within the world of Duel Monsters." reminded Spencer, who wasn't giving up that easily. "You can play dumb with me all you want, but it'll get you nowhere."
Discord cast a quick glare at the serious, unamused expression on Spencer's face. Before long, the jolly man, keeping his amused look, closed his eyes and decided to make a confession...
"Very well." he admitted. "I might have one card that could help, but you don't deserve it."
"What?!" exclaimed Spencer.
"You must have a heart befitting enough to wield power. Power lacking heart will only bring about tragedy." Discord went on. "This is the shape of an individual swayed by power at his last rope. Spencer-boy, your current desire for power exceeds anything I've ever seen-" He then shook his head. "-and that is very dangerous."
Spencer was angered. He was not leaving without that card, and he would get it by any means necessary.
"If that's how you think of me-" growled Spencer, reaching into his coat. "-you should have no trouble defeating me in a duel!" He pulled out his three 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon' Monster Cards. "We'll have an Ante Rule duel, and I'll gladly wager these three cards to get the one card you hold."
"Ah, you'll put up your three 'Blue-Eyes' just for a chance to get a card from little ole' me?" teased Discord. "You really are willing to go to such lengths, aren't you?"
"Well?" pressed Spencer. "Is it a duel?"
"Very well, it'll be a duel using the Ante Rules you've requested." Discord accepted the conditions. In his mind... "Thomas-boy may have beaten me not long ago, but even the likes of you cannot handle the power that I still hold onto." Finally, he placed his glass of wine down onto the nearby table. "Spencer-boy, my dear, devious friend, let the games begin!"
(elsewhere...)
Later inside the same duel chamber where the tournament finals for the San Francisco Duel Monsters tournament took place, Spencer and Discord (who was now wearing his usual business clothing once again) were both standing at one end of a wooden table, placing their respective briefcases down.
"This place is a bit outdated, but then again the technology is not nearly as advanced as what I've created." commented Spencer. "Other than that, it'll have to do."
"Now, now, Spencer-boy-" commented Discord. "-let's not get nasty; not just 'yet', anyhow. Before we begin, I'll let you know that the one card you seek is inside my briefcase. Defeat me, and you can take it."
"Hmph! That goes with out say... Enough small talk!"
Before long, both duelists took their spot in the field with their hands already drawn, and Duel Disks already activated.
"DUEL!" Spencer and Discord both announced at once (LP: 4000) x2.
And so, the match commenced...
"I'll start things off!" declared Discord, drawing a card. "Draw!"
Turn One: Discord J. Crawford (LP: 4000)
Deck: 34
Current Hand (6): ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, and "Toon World"
The sight of his drawn card brought a teasing, almost sinister smile onto his face.
"Oh dear-" Discord was saying. "-I'm afraid you're about to enter a world of pain, Spencer-boy. A world of chaos. A world of absolute mayhem!" He then let loose a taunting laugh. "But, since I'm such a nice guy, I think I'll take it easy on you!"
"Easy?" spluttered Spencer, almost like he was being insulted. "Feh..."
"I pay 1000 Life Points-" announced Discord (LP: 3000), while slotting the drawn card into his Duel Disk. "-to activate a Continuous Spell!"
A facedown card materialized on the field, just before flipping face-up and revealing itself to be...
"'TOON WORLD'!"
That's right... A huge book came out of the card and onto the field, just before opening itself to show a toon-like world.
"That's right! I have many more ways to Summon my beloved 'Toon' Monsters!" laughed Discord. "'Toon World' serves as the first piece to that puzzle!"
Spencer, despite Thomas having tons of problems fighting against the 'Toons' Monsters before, only laughed harshly at seeing the cartoonish-like book.
"Heh! If you expect me to cower at the sight of your pathetic 'Toon'-based cards, Discord, you're delusional!" The silver-haired boy insulted. "Now, I KNOW the results of the duel have been decided."
Discord became quite angry from the insult. How dare someone speak ill of his 'Toons'?! He would make Spencer pay for saying something like that to him!
"I Summon 'Toon Gemini Elf'!" The jolly man cried out, placing a card onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "I'll place her in attack mode!"
Appearing out of the book, and onto the field, in a puff of smoke was the 'Toon' version of 'Gemini Elf'. The twin elves giggled mischievously once they were on the playing field (Level: 4/ATK: 1900/DEF: 900).
"I'm not finished." continued Discord, taking another card from his hand and slotting it into a Spell/Trap slot on his Duel Disk. "I will also place this card facedown for later."
A facedown card materialized on the field behind 'Toon Gemini Elf'.
"I end my turn! It's your turn now, Spencer-boy."
Spencer snorted and drew a card without a word.
Turn Two: Spencer Gresley (LP: 4000)
Deck: 34
Current Hand (6): "Return from the Different Dimension", "Soul Release", "Z-Metal Tank", "Y-Dragon Head", "X-Head Cannon", and "Attack Guidance Armor"
His drawn card was shown to be 'Attack Guidance Armor', while his hand consisted of 'Return from the Different Dimension', 'Soul Release', 'Z-Metal Tank', 'Y-Dragon Head', and 'X-Head Cannon'.
"For my first choice of action-" Spencer began, placing a card onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "-I'll Summon 'X-Head Cannon' in defense mode!"
The blue robotic-like monster appeared onto the field (Level: 4/ATK: 1800/DEF: 1500).
"Then I'll set two cards facedown for later." finished Spencer, slotting two more cards into separate Spell/Trap slots. Two facedown cards materialized on the field behind 'X-Head Cannon'. "I end my turn."
"Oh, I'm so scared." gasped Discord, obviously pretending to be frightened. "Two facedown cards? Oh, mercy me, whatever shall I do about it?" He drew a card. "Oh wait, I know... I'll draw a card and take my turn!"
Turn Three: Discord J. Crawford (LP: 3000)
Deck: 33
Current Hand (4): "Toon Table of Contents", "Toon Summoned Skull", "Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon", and "Card of Sanctity"
"It's simply unbelievable that a duelist of such skill such as yourself would make a move like that... 'Now I KNOW the results of the duel have been decided'. That's what you said, yes?" While speaking, Discord then took his drawn card and held it out. "I will make you regret ever angering me! Watch, as I activate 'Card of Sanctity'!"
The mentioned Spell Card materialized face-up on the field, causing a bright light to shine from the ceiling of the room.
"'Card of Sanctity'..." whispered Spencer.
"Isn't the light so pretty?" Discord asked admiringly. "And it allows both of us to draw until we hold six cards in our respective hands."
Spencer nodded. "We both have three cards in our hands." he said, stating the obvious. "We draw three cards as a result of it."
"That's right."
Both duelists drew three cards. This is what their respective hands now contained:
-Discord: 'Toon Table of Contents', 'Toon Summoned Skull', 'Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon', 'Monster Reborn', 'Cost Down', and 'Toon Dark Magician Girl'
-Spencer: 'Soul Release', 'Z-Metal Tank', "Y-Dragon Head', 'Ring of Destruction', 'Monster Reborn', and 'Polymerization'
"Just what I need..." Discord thought to himself, just as the Cost Down Spell Card materialized face-up on the field. "From my hand, I'll activate the Spell Card 'Cost Down'! This card will-"
"No need to explain!" snapped Spencer, making his opponent even more unhappy. "I already know what it does - 'Discard one card from your hand. Downgrade all Monster Cards in your hand by two Levels until the End Phase of the turn this card is activated'. Please, I'm not some kind of rookie or idiot, you know."
"Could have fooled me." smirked Discord. "Especially since Thomas-boy has been making a monkey out of you for quite the while, now." He then took and placed another card onto his Duel Disk. "I Special Summon, without a tribute, 'Toon Dark Magician Girl'!"
Appearing out of the book, and onto the field, in a puff of smoke was the adorable, cartoonish version of 'Dark Magician Girl' (Level: 6 - 4/ATK: 2000/DEF: 1700).
"Thanks to the effect of 'Cost Down', 'Toon Dark Magician Girl's' Level was lowered from six to four, which allows me to Summon her without making a sacrifice." From there, Discord entered the Battle Phase. "Time for battle, Spencer-boy! 'Toon Gemini Elf', commence your attack!"
The twin elves obeyed, seemingly diving towards 'X-Head Cannon'.
"However... It will be a direct attack on your Life Points!"
At the last minute, the elves slipped over 'X-Head Cannon' and went behind Spencer, kicking him in the back and causing him to yell in pain and surprise (LP: 2100). Though on the plus side, at least he'd have no need for a chiropractor.
"Oh my! Those cartoons of mine are so violent at times, wouldn't you agree, Spencer-boy?" Discord laughed in triumph.
"His 'Toons' ignore all other monsters on my field and go straight for me, the player, directly!" Spencer thought to himself. "That's a cheap trick, but it still won't be enough to defeat me!"
"That isn't all." continued Discord, while his 'Toon Gemini Elf' whispered to each other. "My monster has another effect you should be worried about."
Suddenly, 'Toon Gemini Elf' went and took one of the cards in Spencer's hand.
"When they deal damage to a player-" explained Discord, as his pair of monsters laughed teasingly as they took the 'Monster Reborn' Spell Card. "-that player loses a random card from his hand."
Spencer didn't look to pleased with hearing that monster effect, although he remained absolutely silent on the matter.
"Oh, my wonderful 'Toons', you're all doing so wonderfully!" gushed Discord, bring both hands together. "This duel will soon become mine, Spencer-boy... Unless you have a 'Toon' of your own, you're unable stop my direct attacks." He then gave the command to his last monster... "'Toon Dark Magician Girl', direct attack and give Spencer-boy his lumps!"
'Toon Dark Magician Girl' twirled her wand and dove in to try and take the opponent down to 100 Life Points. Unfortunately...
"Not this time!" declared Spencer. "Spencer Gresley is one who never takes a direct attack twice!"
On cue, the first facedown card flipped up and revealed itself.
"Trap Card - 'Attack Guidance Armor', activate!"
"Oh no!" cried Discord, as both of his 'Toon' Monsters also looked worried.
"This Trap Card works like a magnet that redirects your attack to any other monster on the field." explained Spencer. "It's as simple as that!"
Discord scowled. "You're after-!" he remarked, knowing what monster was about to be targeted.
'Toon Dark Magician Girl' and 'Toon Gemini Elf' both looked even more worried than ever before... Especially once Spencer began to make his counterattack...
"Your 'Toon Gemini Elf' can monkey around together for all I care!" shouted Spencer. "Go, 'Attack Guidance Armor'... Attach to those twins!"
The face-up 'Attack Guidance Armor' Trap Card turned into magic armor and flew towards the 'Toon Gemini Elf'. Scared for their lives, the twin elves try to make a run for it.
"Don't bother running!" boomed Spencer. "You can't outrun the magic armor!"
Spencer was right. The armor snatched the two elves up in no time. There was nothing Discord could do but watch as 'Toon Dark Magician Girl' became confused on who the target actually was.
"Huh? Hmm?" mused 'Toon Dark Magician Girl', looking at 'Toon Gemini Elf' and 'X-Head Cannon' a few times before stopping at 'Toon Gemini Elf' curiously. "Eh...?"
The eyes on the metal armor then lit up red, which made the twin elves look more and more scared. 'Toon Dark Magician Girl', finally realizing who she should attack, cheerfully readied her wand and bashed 'Toon Gemini Elf' atop their respective heads, which caused the elves to explode into pink smoke.
"So much for your elves!" taunted Spencer, while 'Toon Dark Magician Girl' proudly laughed at what she did.
"But they were just innocent 'Toons'!" argued Discord (LP: 2900), growing really angry at the mistreatment of his 'Toon' Monsters. "You'll pay for that, Spencer!"
"Well, that's new." commented Spencer smugly. "You've referred to me by my actual name, and not your usual 'Spencer-boy' shtick."
Not in the mood for taunts like that, Discord merely took and held another card out.
"I activate 'Monster Reborn' to bring my twin elves back!" he declared.
Emerging as a ghostly spirit at first, 'Toon Gemini Elf' returned to the field like nothing had happened to her(?).
"However, I'm not done with my turn!" continued Discord, readying another card. "I'll offer 'Toon Gemini Elf' as a tribute to Special Summon something I don't think you'll like too much..."
'Toon Gemini Elf' faded away in a blue streak, just as a new monster appeared all shadowed.
"Meet 'Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon'! And with the effect of 'Cost Down' still lingering about, its Level is lowered from eight to six - thus only requiring one offering to Tribute Summon."
A cartoonish version of 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon' was revealed from the shadows (Level: 8 - 6/ATK: 3000/DEF: 2500).
"Next, I'll reveal a set card!" continued Discord, as his facedown card flipped up and revealed itself before causing him to take a Life Point hit (LP: 2100). "'Premature Burial'! I can spend 800 Life Points to revive 'Toon Gemini Elf' once more!"
Within seconds, 'Toon Gemini Elf' reappeared on the field again. Finally, a final Monster Card called 'Toon Summoned Skull' materialized face-up on the field.
"Finally, I'll also Special Summon 'Toon Summoned Skull' to join my growing 'Toon' army!" The creator of Duel Monsters went on. "And yet again, thanks to the effect of 'Cost Down', 'Toon Summoned Skull's' Level has lowered from six to four! Which—well, you likely know what I'm talking about."
Appearing onto the field was a cartoony-looking version of 'Summoned Skull'/'Skull Archfiend of Lightning', though it looked green unlike its original counterpart (Level: 6 - 4/ATK: 2500/DEF: 1200). Before long, all four present 'Toon' Monsters posed for battle, ready to end the duel on Discord's next turn.
"My 'Toons' are ready to end the match!" declared Discord. "My previous attack may have failed to weaken you, but next turn is when I deliver the final blow! Do you get it now, Spencer-boy? Even if I win the match, I'll let you keep your precious 'Blue-Eyes White Dragons'. Maybe it would be best if you packed your belongings and scurry on home before you get hurt!"
"Nonsense!" smirked Spencer, folding his arms. "This duel isn't close to being over."
"Unbelievable... Spencer-boy isn't the least bit worried when faced with a situation like this!" Discord thought to himself, looking surprised. "Spencer-boy, you have no chance of winning this duel!"
"Unprogressive cretin, a duelist is someone who strives forward while looking at the future!" scolded Spencer. "Adhering to your past glories is the epitome of foolishness!"
"What?!" demanded Discord in surprise.
"Dueling is an art created by imaginations of duelists with their gazes on the future!" The silver-haired boy went on. "People who use their past tactics as a crutch don't even deserve to call themselves duelists!"
Discord was more surprised and angered. "Spencer, how dare you approach me, the creator of Duel Monsters, in that manner!"
"Why deny it? You know it's true!" insisted Spencer, drawing a card. "I'm now going to show you dueling that transcends common logic!"
Turn Four: Spencer Gresley (LP: 2100)
Deck: 30
Current Hand (6): "Soul Release", "Z-Metal Tank", "Y-Dragon Head", "Ring of Destruction", "Polymerization", and "Dark Core"
The 'Toon' Monsters on Discord's field all regained their original levels (Level: 4 - 6)/(Level: 6 - 8)/(Level: 4 - 6). After spending a few seconds of Spencer looking at his drawn card...
"I activate a Spell Card from my hand - 'Dark Core'!" he announced, just as he slotted the card into a Spell/Trap slot on his Duel Disk.
On cue, the mentioned Spell Card flipped face-up and revealed itself, causing a black hole to appear on the ceiling.
"'Dark Core'..." whispered Discord, who knew much about it. "That card removes one monster from the field and out of the game by sending one card from your hand to the Graveyard..."
"How right you are!" confirmed Spencer. "And I bet you know which one I pick!"
Discord had a feeling he did... "I'm sorry, 'Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon'-" The jolly man apologized, looking to his strongest monster. "-but I guess this is goodbye."
The mentioned 'Toon' Monster turned and seemed to roar from shock.
"You idiot, that would be bound by common sense." interrupted Spencer, discarding one card from his hand to the Graveyard. "You won't be getting off THAT easily, because I'm discarding 'Y-Dragon Head' from my hand so I can Banish 'X-Head Cannon' instead!"
'X-Head Cannon' was sucked into the black hole, much to the surprise and confusion of Discord and his four 'Toon' Monsters.
"What?!" Discord cried out. "But 'X-Head Cannon' was YOUR monster! What are you scheming?"
"I also activate the Spell Card 'Soul Release'." Spencer continued, just as the mentioned Spell Card materialized face-up on the field. "It allows me to Banish up to five Monster Cards from either player's Graveyards, and so I'll use it on my own Graveyard to remove 'Y-Dragon Head' from the game."
On cue, a card ('Y-Dragon Head') emerged from the silver-haired boy's Graveyard before fading away into oblivion.
"Why are you banishing your own monsters?" demanded Discord.
"You should know me and my strategies far better than that!" criticized Spencer, taking and placing another card onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "Arise - 'Z-Metal Tank'!"
Appearing onto the field was the yellow tank-like monster (Level: 4/ATK: 1500/DEF: 1300).
"That makes no sense." argued Discord, just before a thought came to him... "Unless..."
"...unless I have one more facedown to activate." Spencer added to that. "And it just so happens I do."
"Could it be THAT card?" Discord, looking shocked, thought to himself.
"Destroy the past, and the future will be created." continued Spencer. "To someone who dwells in the past, the future must look like a continuing impossibility." He suddenly took a Life Point hit (LP: 1050). "I pay half of my Life Points to activate my set Trap Card - 'Return from the Different Dimension'!"
The last facedown card flipped up and revealed itself, causing both 'X-Head Cannon' and 'Y-Dragon Head' to reappear on the field alongside 'Z-Metal Tank'.
"This is a card that Special Summons as many banished monsters onto my side of the field as possible!"
Discord and his 'Toon' Monsters were all scared; for they knew exactly what was about to happen next.
"And as you're well aware-" continued Spencer. "-these aren't just any monsters, Discord. They can combine together without the need for 'Polymerization'!"
With that said, the three Machine-Type monsters broke apart and started combining into their most powerful form of all...
"Come forth - 'XYZ-Dragon Cannon'!"
Lowering onto the field and standing before the army of defenseless 'Toons', was the combined form of Spencer's three 'X-Y-Z' Monsters (Level: 8/ATK: 2800/DEF: 2600).
"This monster can automatically wipe out any card on your side of the field by having me send one of my own cards from my hand to the Graveyard!" explained Spencer, sending one of his cards to the Graveyard. Finally, he gave the command... "Destroy 'Toon World' and finish Discord off, 'XYZ-Dragon Cannon'!"
'XYZ-Dragon Cannon' aimed its twin cannons at Discord's side of the field.
"No... Please, don't do it!" The jolly man cried out in horror.
His pleas was ruthlessly ignored...
"HYPER DESTRUCTION!" commanded Spencer.
Two plasma blasts were fired from the cannon arms towards 'Toon World' book, vaporizing the book in an instant. With their home now destroyed, 'Toon Gemini Elf', 'Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon', 'Toon Summoned Skull', and 'Toon Dark Magician Girl' were all destroyed in an instant. Discord's eyes, meanwhile, widened as the powerful blast soon came for him...
"No..."
Soon, the plasma blast struck Discord, causing him to scream and fly back a distance until he landed on the ground and the attack finally died down. Not only that, the creator of Duel Monsters' Life Points did not survive the direct attack (LP: 0).
DUEL RESULTS: Spencer Gresley wins!
The holograms then faded away.
"That's all, folks." grinned Spencer, pleased that he had won the duel in record time. "Now for my prize... You do remember our Ante Rule conditions we made at the start, right?"
Walking over to the table, Spencer opened Discord's briefcase and looked through a Deck of cards until he found what he wanted.
"Looks like you were telling the truth." he said, pulling two cards from the Deck. "Not only that, but you actually had 'two' cards up your sleeve."
"What?" asked a very confused Discord. "TWO cards? But Spencer-boy, there's only one card that could defeat the 'Gods'..."
"Hmph! Yeah, right." snorted Spencer, walking away with his prize. "Nice try, you snake."
Discord silently watched as his old friend left the mansion, becoming very worried for him (Spencer). Throughout the duel and his visit, he saw that Spencer was acting much more differently than usual.
"He's changed." The jolly man mumbled quietly. "But it looks like it wasn't for the better. Spencer-boy, what has happened to you?" He then remembered something else. "And why did he say I had 'two' cards? I could swear I only had one card that can defeat the 'Egyptian Gods'..."
(elsewhere...)
Inside Industrial Illusions' main office, Zack was shown looking over plans for new card ideas when the phone started ringing, causing him to stop what he was doing and answer the caller.
"Hello, Zack Ruaka speaking. How may I help you?" said Zack at once. A few seconds later, he became surprised at who it was... "Dad?"
(elsewhere...)
"Zack, I need to tell you something extremely important." said Discord, who was currently inside his bedroom. "Spencer-boy has just paid me a visit."
(elsewhere...)
Back inside Industrial Illusions' main office...
"Spencer Gresley?" quizzed Zack. "What did he want?" After a few more seconds of listening to his Father's explanation... "Two cards? But, Dad, that can't be right."
(elsewhere...)
Inside Discord's room...
"That's what I thought." The creator of Duel Monsters agreed. "I've only created one card capable of defeating the 'Egyptian God' Cards owned by Thomas-boy. But, this 'second' card Spencer-boy mentioned has me worried. Very worried."
(elsewhere...)
Inside Industrial Illusions' main office...
"I see... Well, don't you worry, Dad." reassured Zack. "I'll have the staff do some research on if this unknown card exists."
(elsewhere...)
Back inside Discord's room...
"Very good." smiled Discord. "I knew I've picked the correct person to lead the company while I enjoy my retirement." He then frowned as another thought came to him. "Another thing about Spencer-boy... He's changed not long after the recent Duel Monsters tournament ended..."
(elsewhere...)
Inside Industrial Illusions' main office...
"Changed?" repeated Zack. "What do you mean by that?" After a minute of listening to his Father's explanation on what happened earlier... "That sorta sounds like how Spencer was acting during the Battle City Finals..."
After a moment of silence from the black-haired boy...
"Alright... I'll ask Matt and Mike to go to Boxford Corp in Atlanta and talk to Skiff and his parents. Maybe they can help with figuring out what's going on with Spencer."
(elsewhere...)
Back inside Discord's room...
"Thank you, Zack." said Discord, sounding relieved. "This whole situation has been making me quite uneasy, but I had a feeling you'd have an idea on how to solve the problem. Goodbye."
With that said, he hung up the phone, brought two fingers to his forehead, and sighed wearily. Man, let's hope that Discord and his family can get this whole situation involving Spencer figured out before it's too late.
END OF CHAPTER 3