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 8
One Man's Trash
Opening up in the Knapford City Scrapyard one busy Sunday morning (shortly before week three of the new school year), Percy, Toby, and Edward were each busy gathering a few things for something or another.
"Is this it?" Percy was asking.
"That's what we need." confirmed Edward, looking at some of the junk in one of the mountains.
With that said, Percy and Toby both took hold of the material from the mountain and carefully loaded it onto the cart they had with them.
"Man, this stuff we help make our go-cart really fast and sturdy!" rejoiced Percy.
Just then...
"'ello, mates! You need any assistance?" called out the voice of a teenage boy.
The trio looked over to see who had just spoken. It was a teenage boy (18-years old) with short yellow hair, and it looked like he was happy to see Percy, Toby, and Edward in the junkyard.
"Reg!" smiled Edward. "Good to see you again."
"Likewise, Edward." agreed Reg. "What're you guys doing down here with that junk?"
"You know that the Sodor High Derby is coming up soon?" asked Toby.
"I've heard of it, yeah."
Percy finished up... "I'm racing in it, so we're here to collect some junk that could be of use for the go-cart."
"Take a look around, then." offered Reg. "Around here, nothing goes to waste."
(elsewhere...)
In another part of the junkyard...
"Mama Mia!" gasped Gina, who, along with Axel, was exploring the Knapford City Junkyard. "What a place!"
"This is quite the junkyard." agreed Axel, looking around. "I don't know why we decided to come to this place, but I'm certainly not complaining about it."
Just then...
"Welcome!" A voice (male) greeted pleasantly. "You both new to this place? No worries. Allow me to give you a helping hand!"
Gina and Axel both looked to their left. They saw a 41-year old man with greenish yellow hair approaching. He was riding a machine of some sort (one you'd find at a junkyard or something).
"Hi!" The man greeted. "The name's Celvin, but most people call me 'Scruff'."
"'Scruff'?" blinked Axel. "That's, forgive the comment, strange."
"Why-a do they-a call you-a Scruff?" asked Gina.
"Due to my scruffy appearance." explained Scruff. "And due to the tone of my voice."
"Ah." nodded Axel, before deciding to introduce himself. "I'm Axel - Axel Notesse - I'm from Belgium."
"And I-a am Gina Couillet." put in Gina. "I-a come from-a Italy."
Scruff smiled. "I see... You're both from different places in Europe. And, if I recall, you were also competing in that Duel Monsters tournament not too long ago."
"Indeed, we were." said Axel.
"I-a always thought that-a junkyards were-a dangerous-" Gina commented, looking around. "-but this-a one is so-a much different than-a others I-a have seen back-a home."
"Ha ha ha ha! We usually try to keep things running smoothly around here." chuckled Scruff. "I have Reg and Whiff both helping out for the time being until we get more employes. Speaking of whom, I think Reg is assisting Percy, Toby, and Edward with a little something here, right now."
(elsewhere...)
Somewhere in another part of the junkyard, Reg was leading Percy, Toby, and Edward each around towards another large mountain of junk.
"Here-" The greenish yellow-haired boy was saying. "-we have wheels. Perfect for making box-like cars for derbies."
"Sounds good." smiled Toby, walking over and picking up a broken wheel. "Just some minor touch-ups, and they'll be perfect for our car."
"Leave that to me." offered Edward, taking the wheel from the brown-haired boy. "I'll take some of the stuff back home and fix 'em up."
"So, what else are you guys looking for?" asked Reg.
"These things on the list." answered Percy, handing his friend a list. "That is, if this junkyard has 'em."
The yellow-haired boy carefully read over the list before looking up with a grin on his face. That signaled that...
"We sure do." he confirmed. "Just follow me, and you'll have what you're looking for."
Reg started to lead his three friends further around the junkyard.
(elsewhere...)
Back inside the American headquarters of Boxford Corp in Atlanta, Spencer had just returned and was inside the same chamber where he and the technicians were making tests on what cards could be used to defeat Thomas and the 'Egyptian Gods'.
"This is it." The silver-haired boy thought to himself, looking at his new Deck. "If what Discord claimed is true, this Deck will succeed."
With that said, Spencer handed one of the technicians the new Deck...
"We promise this simulation won't fail, sir." The first technician insisted.
Spencer frowned. "I should hope not."
The technician placed the Deck into a machine. How would the test fair? Well, nobody knew at the time...
(elsewhere...)
Back in the Knapford City Junkyard, Scruff was leading Axel and Gina around the area, hoping to find Reg and the other guests.
"Shouldn't be too far, now." said Scruff.
"The Island of Sodor is certainly something, wouldn't you agree?" Axel asked, speaking to his Italian girlfriend.
"Oh, si." agreed Gina, briefly slipping into her native language.
Before long, they heard more voices coming from nearby...
"This is perfect!" The voice of Toby rejoiced.
"Glad you approve." added the voice of Reg.
Scruff chuckled. "Looks like we found 'em." he said. "Want to go and see them?"
"Sure thing." accepted Axel.
"I'm-a in." added Gina.
(elsewhere...)
In another part of the junkyard, Reg was showing Percy, Toby, and Edward some old chairs (comfy ones).
"This will be perfect." said Percy, before sniffing it. "PHEW! But first, it needs to be cleaned."
"We'll take care of that when we get to my house with the other stuff." offered Edward.
"And that's the last of what we need." finished Toby, checking off the list.
"Thanks for the help, Reg." smiled Percy. "This will be the greatest go-cart we'll make for the upcoming derby."
"Anytime." Reg smiled back. "However, there's still the matter of paying up."
"Unfortunately, we're rather short on cash at the moment." sighed Edward. "Do you accept checks or something?"
After a moment of silence...
"I've got a far better idea." said Reg, digging into his pocket and...pulling a Deck of Duel Monsters cards. "How about Percy and I have a quick match of Duel Monsters?"
"Duel Monsters?" repeated Percy. In his mind... "Man, it's like Duel Monsters has become the decision maker of life..."
"Be grateful it's nothing worse." Toby pointed out.
Reg nodded in agreement. "So, what do you say, Percy? You game?"
"Sure thing." accepted Percy, taking his own Deck out. He then flinched a bit. "One problem - I don't have my Duel Disk on me."
"No worries, Scruff keeps two spare Duel Disks hidden away in the office just in case of emergencies."
"Did someone mention my name?" The voice of Scruff chortled.
Reg, Percy, Toby, and Edward all turned around, and saw the greenish yellow-haired man, along with both Axel and Gina, approaching.
"Hey, guys." greeted Toby.
"How are you two enjoying Sodor thus far?" put in Edward.
"It's a terrific place." said Axel.
"I-a only wish we-a could stay longer." added Gina. "When the-a month is-a over, we-a have to-a go back-a home."
"Well, we'll make sure your time here will never be forgotten." reassured Edward. "Besides, a duel between Percy and Reg is about to happen."
Axel smiled. "In that case, let's see it."
"First, the Duel Disks." interrupted Scruff. "I just need to pay a visit to the office and pick them up..."
"What-a Duel Disks?" asked Gina.
(elsewhere...)
"Oh..."
Inside the junkyard's main office, Reg and Percy were both given Duel Disks by Scruff, who had them hidden inside a closet.
"There we go." The adult was saying. "Now, you're both ready."
"Thanks, Scruff." smiled Reg, before looking towards his opponent. "Ready, Percy?"
Percy nodded. "I sure am."
(elsewhere...)
In another part of the junkyard, Percy and Reg found themselves facing each other on one end of the field. Both Duel Disks were activated, hands were drawn, and their respective Life Point gauges were lit up.
"Let's go, Percy!" declared Reg (LP: 4000).
"I'm ready!" put in Percy (LP: 4000).
With the audience...
"The match has commenced." mumbled Axel. "I wonder what Reg's Deck is like...?"
"I wonder, too." agreed Edward.
"It'll be a good match, either way." finished Toby.
Back in the duel field...
"It's my turn!" announced Reg, drawing a card. "Draw!"
Turn One: Reg Gantry (LP: 4000)
Deck: 39
Current Hand (6): ?, ?, ?, ?, "Maternal Junk", and ?
He added the card to his hand and took out another one...
"Watch this, Percy... I Summon 'Maternal Junk' in defense mode!"
Appearing onto the field was a female robot monster that resembled a common housewife (Level: 3/ATK: 300/DEF: 1500).
"A 'Junk' Monster..." whispered Percy, watching as a facedown card materialized behind the enemy monster.
"Now, I set this card facedown." continued Reg, before easing up. "My turn has ended."
"It's my turn, now!" declared Percy, drawing a card. "Watch this!"
Turn Two: Percy Avonside (LP: 4000)
Deck: 39
Current Hand (6): "Gearfried the Iron Knight", "Take Over Five", "Red-Eyes Spirit", "Emergency Provisions", "Breakthrough Skill", and "Marauding Captain"
His drawn card was the 'Marauding Captain' Monster Card.
"Not a bad start." thought Percy, smiling. He placed the card onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "I Summon 'Marauding Captain' in attack mode!"
Appearing onto the field was the armored warrior wielding a sword (Level: 3/ATK: 1200/DEF: 400).
"Since my monster was Normal Summoned, his effect activates!" The green-haired boy went on, readying a card before placing it onto another Monster Field slot. "I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Warrior-Type monster from my hand."
On cue, the 'Gearfried the Iron Knight' Monster Card materialized face-up on the field, beside 'Marauding Captain'.
"Come out - 'Gearfried the Iron Knight'!"
The black-armored knight appeared to the field (Level: 4/ATK: 1800/DEF: 1600). Percy's hand consisted of 'Take Over Five', 'Red-Eyes Spirit', 'Emergency Provisions', and 'Breakthrough Skill'.
"Also-" The green-haired boy went on, taking one of the cards. "I'll activate 'Take Over Five'! Thanks to this, I can send the top five cards of my Deck to the Graveyard."
The mentioned Spell Card flipped face-up and revealed itself. Percy then drew five more cards and sent them to the Graveyard one at a time ('Red-Eyes Baby Dragon', 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon', 'Rocket Warrior', 'Soul Strike', and 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon').
"While 'Take Over Five' is in my Graveyard, I'm immune to effects that send cards from my Deck to the Graveyard." continued Percy, before entering the Battle Phase. "Now, 'Gearfried'... attack 'Maternal Junk' with Iron Slash!"
'Gearfried the Iron Knight' obeyed, lunging for 'Maternal Junk'.
"I activate a Trap!" announced Reg, just as his set card flipped face-up and revealed itself. "'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow'!"
Suddenly, a very familiar scarecrow made of scrap-iron appeared and intercepted the attack.
"No way!" gasped Percy.
"That's one of Matt's cards!" added Toby.
"Reg must be running a 'Junk'-based Deck, along with the usage of some cards like 'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow'!" put in Edward.
Back in the duel field, 'Gearfried the Iron Knight' was forced to back off from attacking. With 'Maternal Junk' still standing, 'Marauding Captain' was unable to attack because it wasn't strong enough.
"Nuts..." groaned Percy, watching as the scarecrow faded away and the face-up 'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow' Trap Card returning to being facedown.
"'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow' now returns to a facedown position, to be used again if you attack next turn." explained Reg. "Now, finish your turn!"
With no other choice, Percy took and slotted two cards into separate Spell/Trap slots on his Duel Disk. On cue, two facedown cards materialized.
"I place two cards facedown and end my turn."
"Back to me!" announced Reg, drawing a card.
Turn Three: Reg Gantry (LP: 4000)
Deck: 38
Current Hand (5): "Scrap-Iron Pitfall", "Scrap-Iron Barricade", "Junk Factory", "Paternal Junk", and "Junk Spirit"
His hand consisted of 'Scrap-Iron Pitfall', 'Scrap-Iron Barricade', 'Junk Factory', 'Paternal Junk', and the drawn 'Junk Spirit'.
"Come forth - 'Paternal Junk'!"
Appearing onto the field was a robotic monster carrying a briefcase (Level: 4/ATK: 1600/DEF: 1200).
"It's weaker than 'Gearfried'." Percy pointed out.
"We'll just have to fix that, won't we?" asked Reg. "With 'Maternal Junk' being on the field, 'Paternal Junk' gains 500 extra Attack Points."
Percy became alarmed. "What?!" he cried out.
"Indeed, now my own monster becomes much stronger than either of your monsters!"
'Paternal Junk' glowed as he grew stronger (ATK: 1600 - 2100). Unfortunately, Reg wasn't finished yet...
"I'll also add this Field Spell Card!" he exclaimed, taking and holding a card out from his hand. "'Junk Factory'!"
The scenery suddenly began to change into a large factory full of old machinery.
"'Junk Factory'?" blinked Percy.
With the audience...
"Edward, do you have any idea what that card does?" asked Toby.
"It makes all 'Junk' Monsters on the field stronger." explained Edward. "Plus, if a 'Junk' Monster manages to destroy a monster in battle, that monster is returned to the Deck instead of going to the Graveyard."
Back in the duel field, 'Maternal Junk' grew stronger (ATK: 300 - 800), and 'Paternal Junk' grew even stronger (ATK: 2100 - 2600). Percy gulped that the opponent now controlled a 2600 Attack Point monster.
"'Paternal Junk'-" called Reg. "-attack 'Marauding Captain'!"
'Paternal Junk' obeyed, standing ready to move in and take 'Marauding Captain' down. However, Percy had other plans...
"Facedown card, open!" he announced, just as the first of his two set cards flipped face-up and revealed itself. "'Breakthrough Skill'! This lets me select 'Paternal Junk' and negate its effects until the End Phase, meaning your monster will have 2100 Attack Points instead of 2600!"
The face-up Trap Card activated its effect, causing 'Paternal Junk's' effect to glitch out for a little while (ATK: 2600 - 2100).
"I'll still attack!" insisted Reg, pointing forth. "Take down 'Marauding Captain' at once, 'Paternal Junk'!"
'Paternal Junk' obeyed, punching 'Marauding Captain' and causing him to shatter into shards of glass. Percy was dismayed at some of the damage he sustained from the attack (LP: 3100), and he also had to add the destroyed card into his Deck instead of Graveyard.
"To finish my turn-" said Reg, just as three facedown cards materialized on the field. "-I'll place these three cards facedown."
From there, 'Paternal Junk' regained its lost strength (ATK: 2100 - 2600).
"Off to a good start so far..." muttered Percy, as he drew a card.
Turn Four: Percy Avonside (LP: 3100)
Deck: 34
Current Hand (3): "Emergency Provisions", "Roll of Fate", and "Monster Reborn"
His drawn card was the 'Monster Reborn' Spell Card. Happy to have drawn a good card, Percy decided to do one thing before playing it...
"I use the next effect of the 'Take Over Five' in my Graveyard to Banish it and draw one additional card!" he declared, drawing a card as his mentioned Spell Card emerged from the Graveyard and faded away into oblivion. "This will be the start of me retaking control of the duel!"
With the audience...
"Will it-a help?" wondered Gina.
"I was thinking the same thing, Gina." put in Edward.
Back in the duel field...
"Alright, I activate 'Monster Reborn'!" began Percy, just as the mentioned Spell Card flipped face-up and revealed itself. "I'll use it to revive one of the monsters sent to the Graveyard by the effect of my 'Take Over Five' Spell Card!"
On cue, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon Monster Card materialized face-up on the field.
"Arise - 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon'!"
Appearing in a burst of fire the field was the mighty 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' (Level: 7/ATK: 2400/DEF: 2000).
"Mama Mia!" gasped Gina. "Percy has-a Summoned his-a best monster!"
"This could be the start of his comeback!" added Axel.
Back in the duel field, Reg would have to disagree on that...
"Trap Card, open."
Percy went from triumph to shocked. "Huh?!"
One of Reg's facedown cards flipped up and revealed itself to be...
"'Scrap-Iron Pitfall'! This activates when you Special Summon a monster..." The yellow-haired boy explained. "It returns the Summoned monster back to your hand."
'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' suddenly fell down a hole in the ground (and couldn't even fly to try and save itself). Before long, a card reappeared in Percy's hand.
"'R-Red-Eyes'..." stuttered Percy, shocked that he lost his best monster that easily.
"And, like 'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow', I set 'Scrap-Iron Pitfall' facedown once more." continued Reg, just as a facedown card reappeared before him. "Care to try something else?"
"As a matter of fact, I would." agreed Percy, taking and holding out a familiar Spell Card. "From my hand, I activate 'Roll of Fate'!"
"'Roll of Fate'?" repeated Reg.
"Yes... This card lets me roll a die, and whatever number I roll lets me draw that many cards from my Deck, but then I have to Banish the same number afterward."
On cue, the 'Roll of Fate' Spell Card materialized face-up on the field, just before a large die was thrown into the sky.
"Come on, lady luck!" thought Percy.
Before long, the die fell to the ground, rolled about, and landed on a...
"A three!" gasped Reg.
"That means I can draw three new cards." Percy pointed out, drawing three cards and adding them into his hand. From there, he drew three more cards and allowed them to fade away. "I also have to Banish the top three cards of my Deck."
Look at the cards he had drawn brought a smile to the green-haired boy's face. It looked like he was ready to start a big counterattack...
"Get ready, Reg!" Percy began, taking one of the cards he had drawn and holding it out. "This is the beginning of the end!"
On cue, the 'Release Restraint' Spell Card materialized behind 'Gearfried the Iron Knight'.
"I activate 'Release Restraint'!"
With the 'Release Restraint' Spell Card activated, 'Gearfried the Iron Knight's' armor began to crack.
"By offering 'Gearfried the Iron Knight'-" explained Percy, taking a card from his Deck and placing it onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "-I can Special Summon a monster far more powerful than him... Appear - 'Gearfried the Swordmaster'!"
'Gearfried the Iron Knight's' armor finally shattered, and, in a burst of light, his true form emerged once more (Level: 7/ATK: 2600/DEF: 2200).
"This is a good start, wouldn't you say?" smirked Percy.
"Impressive." Reg admitted. "Our monsters, however, tie in Attack Power."
"Not quite." interrupted Percy.
"Say what?!"
Percy took and held out another card from his hand. This one was an Equip Spell Card...
"I equip 'Gearfried' with this Spell Card - 'Lightning Blade'!" he said. "It gives my Warrior-Type monster an 800 Attack Point bonus!"
Crackling with electricity as a new weapon appeared in his hands, 'Gearfried the Swordmaster' let loose a bellow of a battle cry as his Attack Power went up (ATK: 2600 - 3400).
"But that's not all I'm aiming for!" declared Percy. "Since I've equipped my monster with an Equip Spell Card, 'Gearfried the Swordmaster's' Special Ability activates!"
'Gearfried the Swordmaster' raised his new weapon up.
"W-What are you-?" spluttered Reg.
"When 'Gearfried the Swordmaster' is equipped with an Equip Spell Card-" explained Percy. "-he can destroy one monster on the field!"
With a powerful cry, 'Gearfried the Swordmaster' swung his weapon and send an electrical charge towards 'Maternal Junk'. Too bad for Percy, however, Reg had a way to save his monster...
"Facedown card, open!" The yellow-haired boy declared, just as his third facedown card flipped up and revealed itself. "Counter Trap - 'Scrap-Iron Barricade'!"
Suddenly, a giant shield made of scrap metal appeared.
"Another?!" whined Percy.
"My Trap Card will prevent my monsters from being destroyed by Card Effects for the rest of the turn." explained Reg. "As a result; 'Gearfried the Swordmaster's' effect will not touch my 'Paternal Junk'!"
The powerful blow struck the shield, but 'Paternal Junk' was not harmed.
"Nuts!" groaned Percy, dismayed his attack backfired.
"And, as with my other Trap Cards, I can reset 'Scrap-Iron Barricade' for next time." Reg pointed out, just as a facedown card re-materialized before him. "Anything else you would like to try, Percy?"
"I still have a facedown card." retorted Percy. "And I think now would be a good time to play it!"
The green-haired boy's remaining facedown card flipped up and revealed itself to be...
"'Red-Eyes Spirit'! Thanks to this, I'm able to bring a 'Red-Eyes' Monster back to the field from the Graveyard. And, to let you know, this one will do nicely..."
On cue, the familiar 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' Monster Card materialized face-up on the field.
"The Gemini Monster - 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon'!" announced Percy.
Appearing onto the field was the stronger-looking version of 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' (Level: 7/ATK: 2400/DEF: 2000).
"However-" The green-haired boy continued. "-I'll now Normal Summon it to have it become an Effect Monster and gain its abilities!"
'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' glowed in an aura.
"And now, I'll activate the next effect of the 'Breakthrough Skill' card in my Graveyard!" Percy went on, just as the mentioned Trap Card emerged and faded away into oblivion. "By banishing it, I can target 'Paternal Junk' and negate its effects until the End Phase of this turn!"
'Paternal Junk' grew weaker again (ATK: 2600 - 2100). With the audience...
"'Paternal Junk' is weaker enough to be destroyed!" rejoiced Toby.
"But don't forget that 'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow' is still facedown." reminded Edward.
"But if I may point out, Percy has two monsters, this time." said Axel. "Both of which are strong enough to defeat 'Paternal Junk'. Even if one fails, the other will pull through."
"Good point."
Back in the duel field...
"Let's go, 'Gearfried'!" commanded Percy, entering the Battle Phase. "Attack 'Paternal Junk' with all your might!"
'Gearfried the Swordmaster' obeyed, diving forward with his blade.
"I activate 'Scrap-Iron Scarecrow' again!" declared Reg, just as one of his facedown cards flipped up and revealed itself. "Your attack is stopped!"
'Gearfried the Swordmaster' struck his sword onto the metallic scarecrow, but was forced to fall back.
"And it becomes set again..." As Reg said this, a facedown card re-materialized before him. "Unfortunately..."
"That's right; I still have 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon'!" finished Percy. He then pointed forth. "Take down 'Paternal Junk', 'Red-Eyes'!"
'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' obeyed, firing a blast of fire at 'Paternal Junk'. This time, Reg couldn't block this attack, and his monster was hit and destroyed.
"My 'Paternal Junk'..." The yellow-haired boy winced (LP: 3700). He then recovered enough to play another set card. "I activate a Trap Card!"
"What?! Another Trap Card?" gasped Percy.
Reg's third facedown card flipped up and revealed itself to be...
"This is 'Junk Spirit'." explained Reg. "It Special Summons 'Paternal Junk' back to the field during the End Phase."
"Well, now, I activate my dragon's Special Ability!" said Percy, since the Battle Phase has finished. "It will strike you for additional damage!"
'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' started to charge another blast of fire.
"As 'Red-Eyes' inflicted Battle Damage to your Life Points during the Battle Phase, it will now inflict Effect Damage on you based on my dragon's original Attack Points!"
"What?!" gasped Reg.
"Take it away again, 'Red-Eyes'!" commanded Percy.
'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' obeyed, firing the blast of fire at Reg. The yellow-haired boy was hit and cried out from the damage he sustained (LP: 1300).
"1300 Life Points left..." mumbled Reg wearily.
"Well done, Percy!" cried Edward and Toby at once.
"Percy is-a getting better in-a every duel he-a takes part in." admitted Gina.
Back in the duel field...
"These two cards will help finish my turn..." continued Percy, slotting two cards into his Duel Disk. "...but I'll set them for later."
Two facedown cards materialized on the field. From there, the effect of the face-up 'Junk Spirit' Trap Card activated and caused 'Paternal Junk' to reappear on the field.
"So far I have 'Maternal Junk' and 'Paternal Junk' both out." Reg thought to himself. "To complete my combo, I'll need to draw the correct card..." He then drew a card. "It's my turn!"
Turn Five: Reg Gantry (LP: 1300)
Deck: 37
Current Hand (1): "Pot of Greed"
His drawn card was the 'Pot of Greed' Spell Card.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Pot of Greed'!" said Reg, drawing two more cards. "This lets me draw two cards."
Upon seeing his two cards, Reg seemed to smile from seeing them.
"This is it!" he declared, before placing one of the drawn cards onto a Monster Field slot on his Duel Disk. "Take this!"
A Monster Card called 'Kid Junk' materialized face-up on the field.
"I Summon 'Kid Junk' in attack mode!"
Appearing onto the field was a robotic monster dressed as a child (Level: 1/ATK: 300/DEF: 500).
"With 'Kid Junk' on my field, the next effect of 'Paternal Junk' activates!" continued Reg. "'Paternal Junk' gains 1000 extra Attack Points!"
'Paternal Junk' grew even more powerful (ATK: 2600 - 3600). Still not being finished, Reg took and slotted his last card into his Duel Disk.
"Finally, I'll equip 'Paternal Junk' with 'Junk Barrage'!"
Percy winced. "That's not a good sign..."
From there, the mentioned Spell Card materialized face-up behind 'Paternal Junk'.
"Now when 'Paternal Junk' destroys a monster in battle-" explained Reg. "-you take damage equal to half that monster's original Attack Points."
'Paternal Junk' (ATK: 3600) and 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon' (ATK: 2400) both glared at each other.
"Say goodbye to 'Red-Eyes', Percy... Attack it now, 'Paternal Junk'!"
'Paternal Junk' obeyed, diving in towards 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon'. Before long, the mighty dragon was hit and destroyed just like that.
"'Red-Eyes'..." whispered Percy, taking a Life Point hit (LP: 1900).
"Now for 'Junk Barrage'!" declared Reg, pointing forth. "You take 1200 extra points of damage!"
'Paternal Junk' fired a powerful blast at Percy, striking and causing him to cry out from sustaining further damage (LP: 700).
"Well, well... It looks like the duel will be ending soon." smirked Reg. "Who will win? Well, that's difficult to say...
"It will actually end, now..." The voice of Percy pointed out.
The yellow-haired boy's eyes widened. "Huh? It will? But, how?"
The smoke cleared to show one of Percy's facedown cards face-up and activated.
"I reveal a Trap Card - 'Red-Eyes Burn'!" The green-haired boy announced. "When a 'Red-Eyes' Monster is destroyed by battle, both players sustain damage equal to the 'Red-Eyes' Monster's original Attack Power... In 'Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon's' case, 2400 points in total!"
"But won't that end the duel in a tie?" asked Reg. "We both have less than that many Life Points remaining."
"It won't be a tie." insisted Percy, just as his last facedown card flipped up and revealed itself. "Facedown card, open - 'Emergency Provisions'!"
"What?!"
Percy chuckled. "Using it, I send the following Spell and Trap Cards to the Graveyard - 'Lightning Blade' and 'Red-Eyes Burn'!"
The face-up 'Lightning Blade' Spell Card and face-up 'Red-Eyes Burn' Trap Card both faded away in streaks of blue.
"A chain!" gasped Reg. "Although you've sent 'Red-Eyes Burn' to the Graveyard, its effect will still activate and resolve!"
"Bingo! And thanks to 'Emergency Provisions', I'll gain 2000 Life Points before losing 2400 points of 'em." continued Percy (LP: 2700).
A spirit of 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' suddenly appeared in the center of the field and let loose a huge wave of flames.
"Such power!" cried Axel.
"This duel is done!" added Toby.
Back in the duel field... When the smoke cleared, Percy was still standing with some Life Points left over (LP: 300). The same, however, couldn't be said about Reg (LP: 0).
DUEL RESULTS: Percy Avonside wins!
The holograms faded away, returning the field to normal.
"Ha ha! I've won!" cheered Percy.
"Way to go, Percy!" called Edward.
"You were great!" added Axel.
"A real nice try, Reg!" put in Scruff. "You almost won!"
"Thanks." smiled Reg. "There's always next time."
The yellow-haired boy then approached his victorious opponent and shook his hand for the friendly duel.
"You win, Percy. With that, you and your friends may take that stuff we picked out for free."
"Hey, thanks." said Percy gratefully. "The duel was tons of fun."
"We oughta duel again some other time." suggested Reg. "You know, when school isn't happening on the next day."
Well, that was a rather enjoyable day, wouldn't you agree?
(elsewhere...)
Back within the simulation of a coliseum-like area Thomas and Spencer were both dueling in...
"AAAUUUGGGHHH!" The blue-haired boy screamed in defeat (LP: 0).
DUEL RESULTS: Virtual Spencer wins!
Inside the chamber where technicians were testing duel simulations, Spencer smiled with satisfaction.
"Success." he said proudly, taking the Deck out of the system. "The two cards worked just as I was hoping they would."
"We're happy you're satisfied with the results, Master Spencer." bowed one of the technicians.
"Yes... but the results could still be better." continued Spencer, looking at the Deck. "No matter... When my family and myself finally return to the Island of Sodor, Billinton will finally be defeated...by me..."
As Spencer continued to gaze at the Deck (with nobody looking), there was a hint of a red glow from within the iris' of his eyes. What could this all mean? Could that nightmare sequence from earlier be a clue to something big? At this point, that was an unknown mystery.
END OF CHAPTER 8
New chapter of the year; Happy 2019! Expect more to come soon.