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bopdog111: Where we left off is to where Lightning had mentioned that Ryoken's father met Sardon.
Ulrich362: A shocking reveal to say the least. Enjoy the chapter.
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Suddenly Ray's phone started ringing.
"Huh?" Ray asked before answering the phone, "Hello?"
"Mrs. Akaba, this is Dr. Sun from Paradise City Hospital." stated a male voice.
"Is there something wrong?" Ray asked him.
"Potentially, you see Mrs. Akaba we were going over some medical records and your father offered to assist us and... your husband has no birth records, or any medical information related to him at all. In fact, after cross-referencing all the information we had from across the five dimensions and the files related to the Original Dimension as well... Zarc Akaba appears to have simply popped into existence mere hours before his debut duel." Dr. Sun told her.
"Wait huh?" Ray asked surprised. "Are you sure?"
"Yes, we checked the records extensively." Dr. Sun answered. "It's highly possible he's been lying to you your entire life, I strongly recommend you and your children seek police assistance immediately."
"No... We don't need the Police for this." Ray told him. "I'll talk to him, and learn what I can."
"Just be careful Mrs. Akaba, this is an incredibly unusual situation and Zarc is the only one missing these records." Dr. Sun said before hanging up.
Ray hanged up before asking, "Zarc? Can we talk alone for a minute?"
Zarc turned to her in surprise. "Yeah, of course we can."
They walked as Ray said, "Zarc the Hospital called."
"What?" Zarc asked in shock. "Is everything alright, do we need to see your parents, or Yuya, Zuzu, and Stacy?"
"This is about you." Ray answered.
"Me, what are you talking about?" Zarc asked in confusion.
"They said you had no Birth Record, or any Medical Information." Ray answered. "They said you might've suddenly appeared before your debut duel. Is there something you need to tell me?"
"Ray what are you talking about?" Zarc questioned. "I spent years working hard alongside my dragons to prepare for that match."
He looked down.
"I don't remember my parents, but I do remember as a kid watching the duels at tournaments... I remember growing up and working to get enough money for my cards. I've lived a full life, I know I have and meeting you was one of the three greatest moments in it."
Ray looked confused as she said, "Are you really sure? Dr. Sun said they have no Birth Record about you, or any Medical Relationship. They said after cross-referencing all the information they had from across the five dimensions and the files related to the Original Dimension you popped into existence."
"That... it's not possible, I mean I remember and..." Zarc started before staring at his hands as his eyes turned fearful. "But... why aren't there..."
"That's what I want to know." Ray said placing a hand on her head. "Maybe the Dragons know?"
"Know what?" Black Fang asked as the five magicians walked up to them.
Ray explained it to them.
White Wing, Blue Frost, and Double Iris looked down while Purple Poison frowned and Black Fang shook his head.
"It's all true." Purple Poison stated.
"So you know just why Zarc appeared out of know-where?" Ray asked.
"Of course we do." Black Fang answered. "Though if we tell you... it'll change your relationship with nearly your entire family forever Ray.'
Ray turned to Zarc.
"It's up to you." he mentioned despite looking scared.
Hearing that Ray nodded before saying, "Okay. What's the truth?"
White Wing looked at her with tears. "The five of us made him."
A pause.
"Wait what?" Ray asked with shocked eyes.
"Odd-Eyes Dragon, Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Starving Venom Fusion Dragon, and Frozen Heart Ritual Dragon." Black Fang said calmly. "Five incredibly powerful Duel Spirits, powerful enough that if we all worked together we could do something spirit and human considered impossible."
Ray turned to Zarc. He looked shocked and in complete disbelief.
"In other words, Zarc and the five of us are one and the same Ray." Double Iris told her. "Don't misunderstand though, while Zarc is technically all five of us the life he lived wasn't decided by us ahead of time. He truly does love you and the rest of our family with his entire heart just like we do."
"So... Does that mean he is a hybrid of Duel Spirit, and Human?" Ray asked.
"No, Zarc is 100% Duel Spirit. He's never been human." Blue Frost explained while tearing up. "You probably hate us don't you?"
Ray was silent for a few seconds before walking over, and hugged Blue Frost.
"Huh?" Blue Frost asked in shock. "Why?"
"It's okay." Ray smiled.
Blue Frost started crying as she hugged her. "Thank you."
"Ray... you know this affects Zarc's aspects, Dawn's aspects, Ace, Bruno, and any other children any of you have right?" Purple Poison asked.
Ray turned to him.
"After what you just learned, you do understand what that means don't you?" Black Fang asked her.
"Don't worry. We'll keep this a secret." Ray assured.
The five magicians exchanged a glance.
"Ray, what about the hospital and your dad?" Zarc asked.
"I'll just tell them that your records were lost somewhere, and were never found." Ray answered.
Zarc nodded. "We should head back, Ace and the others will need us when they get back."
Ray nodded hearing that. With that they walked back into the room along with the five magicians.
In the Virtual World...
They were walking around trying to find Lightning being careful of what's next after Bohman.
"Quiet." Yusaku said suddenly.
Curious the three of them keep quiet. They heard a thunderstorm off in the distance.
"What was that?" Mason asked quietly surprised.
"Probably Lightning." Lance answered.
"Sounds like he's at work." Takeru mentioned.
"If we follow the sound won't we find him?" Ace asked.
"Ace we need a plan, and make sure to avoid a trap." Aqua told him,
Ace just nodded. "You're right."
"We should check it out, and see what we can." Mason told them.
The others nodded in agreement. With that they walked, and see where the thunder came from. A huge palace was floating above them with lightning racing along it.
"Whoa. Neat castle." Mason said in awe.
"He's taunting us again." Lance said angrily.
"We better be careful." Yusaku told them.
"Yeah." Takeru agreed.
"Aqua? Can you, Flame, Lance, and Ai try to find a way in?" Ace asked.
"We can try." Aqua nodded.
With that the four Ignis scanned for a way.
A few seconds later a glowing orb appeared.
"Is this it?" Yusaku asked.
"Yeah." Ai nodded.
With that they carefully entered the orb. It began floating towards the castle. Soon they exited the orb on the castle.
"This is it." Ai mentioned.
"Okay so... We gotta find Lightning." Mason said looking around.
"He's probably in the throne room." Lance mentioned.
With that they walked to find it.
"Welcome." Lightning's voice echoed.
They tensed looking around.
"I'm surprised you came here so quickly." Lightning told them.
"Where are you!?" Lance yelled.
"You want me, I'm in front of you." Lightning stated as a door opened.
They walked to where they see the room full of data.
"Welcome." Lightning stated.
They looked, and see Lightning himself on a throne.
"Who are you four?" Lightning asked.
"Yusaku Fujiki." Yusaku answered.
"Takeru Homura." Takeru added.
"Mason Livingston." Mason mentioned.
"Ace Akaba." Ace finished.
Lightning nodded. "I'm glad you came, and the same to you Aqua, Flame, Earth, and... you go by Lance now correct?"
"Correct Lightning." Lance glared. "Given to me by Daisy who you murdered!"
"And you came for revenge?" Lightning asked.
"What did she ever do to you!?" Lance demanded.
"Nothing, but she had to die." Lightning stated simply.
That made Lance glared mildly at Lightning. Lightning simply stared at him.
"What's all this about?" Takeru asked him. "Do you have a grudge against Humanity or something?"
"Actually, the opposite." Lightning stated.
"Opposite?" Mason asked him confused. "If your not doing this for a grudge then what?"
"To save humanity." Lightning stated.
"Save humanity?" Ace asked surprised. "From what?"
"A being worse than Sardon." Lightning answered.
That shocked the eight of them.
"Wait... You know Sardon?" Ai asked shocked. "Ace's family fought him before."
"I do, not directly but I know of him." Lightning stated.
"Being worse then Sardon." Flame said cupping his chin in thought, "It must be this 'Gus' One-Hundred Eyed Dragon said before Alex destroyed him."
"I can't be certain." Lightning stated. "But I do know something far worse is coming."
Lance clenched his fists tight before yelling, "So you killed Daisy, tried to murder our partners, infected Aqua's partner with a virus, and terminated Earth just for trying to save humanity!? None of them deserve this!"
"I needed to get you all to come find me, and Earth chose to sacrifice his life." Lightning stated.
"Speaking of have you seen Windy?" Aqua asked him.
"No, last I heard someone was seeking him to destroy him." Lightning answered.
"And you just let him by like that?" Yusaku asked.
"I can't find him." Lightning answered.
Ace then said, "Well uh Mr. Lightning... Can we please have the program?"
"You'll have to be more specific." Lightning told him.
"The program to keep you from deleting the other Ignis like Earth." Takeru told him.
"I'm not deleting them, rather all seven of us need to be united." Lightning stated as a card appeared. "Earth was the first, and the six remaining Ignis must do the same."
"United?" All eight of them asked confused.
"Somewhere in the world is a being who can control the power of all the Ignis, you've all come and so I have to request you four follow Earth's footsteps." Lightning said calmly.
Lance only glared, "You expect us to give our lives up just for something we can take out without doing that! For all I know you could be pulling our leg!"
"Are you willing to risk your life and the lives of humanity on that?" Lightning asked.
"Lance don't let your anger cloud you." Mason told his Ignis.
Lightning nodded at that.
"I should at least get a crack at him! Just for killing Daisy who didn't deserve it!" Lance argued.
"Very well." Lightning stated. "Should I win however you will agree to sacrifice yourself as Earth did."
"Lance you can't do this. He's your leader." Mason told him.
"I know but don't worry little dude because I ain't losing!" Lance told him.
"Don't be an idiot." Aqua told him.
At that moment Bohman appeared as Lightning took his spot on his Duel Disk, "I take it you remember Bohman here?"
"Yes." Yusaku nodded.
"Well he'll be managing my cards in this match." Lightning told them.
Lance told Mason, "Alright little buddy leave this to me."
At that a data portal happened before what appeared was a man that is an AI that seemed to be a mixture of angel, and fiend as Lance took his place on it's arm.
"Lance..." Mason whispered.
With that both Lightning, and Lance are ready.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: Will Power)
Lance: 4000
Lightning: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Lance 1st Turn:
"Okay Lightning here I come! Draw!" Lance called as the AI he's controlling drew before he said, "Alright I'll be summoning Gyrus Spawn!"
The purple soul appeared.
Gyrus Spawn
Dark Type
Level 1
Cyberse
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
Once per turn: You can pay 500 Life Points to Normal Summon 1 "Gyrus" Monster from your hand.
"Gyrus... Still figured you be using them." Lightning admitted.
"Their what I made as my pride!" Lance told him. "Next up by paying 500 points I can summon another Gyrus!"
(Lance: 3500)
"Careful Lance." Ai frowned.
"Lightning is our leader for a reason." Aqua agreed.
"I know what I'm doing!" Lance told them. "Join the field Gyrus Gladiator!"
The Gladiator appeared in place with the soul.
Gyrus Gladiator
Light Type
Level 3
Cyberse
ATK: 600
DEF: 1100
While this card is face-up all "Gyrus" monsters you control are unaffected to the effects of your opponent's monsters except this one. Once per turn: You can pay 500 Life Points to increase this card's ATK by the original ATK of all Level 4 or lower "Gyrus" monsters you control except this card until end of turn.
"Appear the circuit of the Twilight!" Lance called as the circuit appeared. "I set Spawn, and Gladiator in the Link Markers!"
The two flew up entering the markers.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 2! Gyrus Mephisto!" Lance called as Mephisto appeared in place ready.
Gyrus Mephisto
Dark Type
Link Rating 2
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 300
Link Arrow: Up-Right, Bottom
2 "Gyrus" Monsters
Gains 1000 ATK for each monster this card points too. Once per turn: If you pay more then 1000 Life Points this turn you can inflict 1000 damage to your opponent.
"He needs to stay calm." Yusaku noted.
"And now I use Gyrus Auriel's effect in my hand!" Lance called. "While I control a Gyrus Link I can summon it!"
A female digital angel appeared.
Gyrus Auriel
Light Type
Level 4
Cyberse
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1500
When you control 1 "Gyrus" Link Monster you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). Once per turn: You can pay 500 Life Points to tribute 1 "Gyrus" monster you control, this card gains the ATK equal to the tributed monster's.
"Lance is strong." Ace mentioned.
"Then Mephisto's effect!" Lance cried. "While it points to a monster it gains 1000 attack points!"
Mephisto: (ATK: 300 + 1000 = 1300)
"Then I set two cards. Your move Lightning!" Lance challenged.
"This was a mistake." Flame frowned.
Lightning 1st Turn:
"You seem to be confident, Lance. Very well I draw." Lightning said as Bohman drew as Lightning looked over, "I'll start off my activating Armatos Coliseum!"
At that what raised was a Coliseum that shapes like the roman coliseum, and they looked around at the battlefield.
Armatos Coliseum
Field Spell Card
When this card is activated: You can add 1 "Armatos Legio" card from your Deck to your hand. If you Link Summon an "Armatos Legio" Link Monster: You can send 1 "Armatos Legio" card from your hand to the GY, then target "Armatos Legio" monsters in your GY equal to the Summoned Link Monster's Link Rating; Special Summon them in Defense Position to your zones that Link Monster points to.
"That's... different." Yusaku admitted.
"When this card is activated I can add one Armatos Legio from my Deck to my hand." Lightning explained adding a card, "Then I summon Armatos Legio Scutum!"
At that a white statue armed with a real shield appeared with 0 attack points.
Armatos Legio Scutum
Light Type
Level 3
Cyberse
ATK: 0
DEF: 1800
If an "Armatos Legio" Link Monster that point to this card: Monsters of you opponent cannot attack other monster, except that monster. Once per turn, an "Armatos Legio" Link Monster that point to this card cannot be destroy in battle or by a card effect.
"Zero attack points?" Ace asked. "That isn't good though."
"Appear! The Circuit that Guides the Light!" Lightning called as the circuit appeared. "The summoning conditions is one Armatos Legio! I set Scutum in the Link Marker!"
Scutum entered the bottom arrow.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Armatos Legio Decurion!" Lightning called as what appeared was a tanned gladiator who wields a blade with 1000 attack points.
Armatos Legio Decurion
Light Type
Link Rating 1
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 1000
Link Arrow: Bottom
1 "Armatos Legio" monster
If an "Armatos Legio" Link Monster(s) you control would be destroyed by a card effect, except this card: You can destroy this card instead.
"Not bad." Ai noted.
"And now Armatos Coliseum's effect! When I summon a Link Monster that has Armatos Legio in it's name by discarding an Armatos Legio in my hand I can summon Armatos Legio monsters from my graveyard equal to it's Link Rating, and summon them to where they point too!" Lightning added discarding a monster called Armatos Legio Gradius.
"That's really strong." Ace said in awe.
"Appear back Armatos Legio Scutum!" Lightning called as Scutum reappeared. "And appear again the Circuit that Guides the Light!"
The circuit appeared.
"The summoning condition's is 1 Armatos Legio! I set Scutum in the Link Marker!" Lightning called as Scutum entered the bottom arrow again. "Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Armatos Legio Decurion!"
A second Decurion appeared ready for brawling.
"This is bad." Aqua frowned.
"And then I activate the Link Spell, Judgement Arrows!" Lightning called as the Link Spell they seen Bohman used appeared.
Judgement Arrows
Link Spell Card
Link Arrows: Up, Up-Left, Up-Right
If a Link Monster this card points to battles, its ATK becomes double its current ATK during damage calculation only. When this card leaves the field while it points to a monster(s), destroy all those monsters. You can only control 1 "Judgment Arrows" in your Spell & Trap Zone a Link Monster points to.
"This card can only be activated in a Spell/Trap Zone a Link Monster points to. When a Link Monster I have battles that monster's attack points are doubled. And when this card leaves the field all monsters linked to it are destroyed."
Flame frowned.
"Appear a third time the Circuit that Guides the Light!" Lightning called as the circuit appeared. "The summoning conditions are two Armatos Legio! I set the two Decurions in the Link Markers!"
Both Decurions flew to left, and right arrows.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 2! Armatos Legio Centurion!" At that a sliver version of Decurion wielding a spear appeared grunting as it points it's spear at Lance with 1700 attack points at where Judgement Arrows points at.
Armatos Legio Centurion
Light Type
Link Rating 2
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 1700
Link Arrow: Left, Right
2 "Armatos Legio" monsters
When an opponent's monster declares an attack on an "Armatos Legio" monster: You can target the attacking monster; negate that attack. This effect can only be used once while this card is face-up on the field.
"Is he going to lose?" Mason asked fearfully.
"And then Armatos Coliseum's effect!" Lightning called as he said, "By discarding Armatos Legio Magica Alcum I can summon Scutum, and Gradius next to Centurion's Link!"
The statue with the shield, and a statue with a sword appeared in defense.
Armatos Legio Gradius
Light Type
Level 2
Cyberse
ATK: 0
DEF: 800
(Effects Unknown)
"He's skilled." Yusaku admitted.
"And now I place 1 card face-down. And now battle! Centurion attacks Gyrus Mephisto!" Lightning called as Centurion charged. "Due to Judgement Arrows' effect Centurion's attack points are doubled!"
Centurion: (ATK: 1700 x 2 = 3400)
"Don't try it! I activate, Negate Attack!" Lance called as the spear connected to a barrier.
Negate Attack
Counter Trap Card
When an opponent's monster declares an attack: Target the attacking monster; negate the attack, then end the Battle Phase.
"That was close." Aqua mentioned.
Lightning said impressed, "Very well. I end my turn."
Lance: 3500
Lightning: 4000
Lance 2nd Turn:
"Which begins mine!" Lance called as his AI drew. "And I'll summon this special Gyrus! Gyrus Salamander!"
One of the cards he created for Ace appeared surprising Lightning.
Gyrus Salamander
Light Type
Level 2
Cyberse
ATK: 400
DEF: 300
(This card is also treated as a Dragon-Type monster)
Once per turn: You can pay 500 Life Points to destroy a card on your field and then add a "Gyrus" card from your Deck to your Hand. If you destroy a "Gyrus" card using this effect you can add a second "Gyrus" card to your hand.
"That's mine!" Ace cried in shock.
"Lance must have added some of the cards he made for you to his Deck." Mason told him. "But will it be enough?"
"Hopefully." Ace nodded. "All three Gyrus decks in one."
"Now I activate Salamander's ability!" Lance called. "By paying 500, and destroying Auriel, I can add a Gyrus card from my Deck!"
Auriel shattered as Lance added Gyrus Demon. (Lance: 3000)
"He needs to be careful with his points." Ai mentioned.
"And now since I have 2 Gyruses I can summon Gyrus Demon!" Lance called as Demon appeared yowling,
Gyrus Demon
Dark Type
Level 3
Cyberse
ATK: 1200
DEF: 2000
When you control 2 or more "Gyrus" Monsters you can Special Summon this card. Once per turn: Pay 500 Life Points to inflict 400 damage to your opponent for each "Gyrus" monster you control.
"He's going for a Link 3." Takeru said calmly.
"Now Demon's ability! By paying 500 you take 400 for each Gyrus on my field!" Lance called. (Lance: 2500) "I have Mephisto, Salamander, and Demon himself!"
Demon fired blasts that hit Lightning as he grunted. (Lightning: 2800)
"Oh yeah." Ace mentioned recalling that effect.
"And now appear the Circuit of the Twilight!" Lance called as the circuit appeared. "The summoning conditions is one Gyrus! I set Mephisto in the Link Marker!"
Mephisto flew, and entered the Bottom-Left arrow.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Gyrus Fairy!"
A digital fairy appeared ready.
Gyrus Fairy
Light Type
Link Rating 1
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 900
Link Arrow: Bottom-Left
1 "Gyrus" Monster
When this card is Link Summoned add 1 "Gyrus" Field Spell from your Deck to your hand. This card cannot be used for a Link Summon. You can only Special Summon(s) 1 "Gyrus Fairy" once per turn.
"Wow." Ace smiled seeing the fairy.
"When this card is Link Summoned I can add a Gyrus Field Spell to my hand!" Lance called adding a Field Spell that none of them are familiar with.
"What's that?" Ace asked.
"I don't know." Mason admitted.
"And now I play it! Gyrus Mortal Plane!" Lance called as what appeared along with Armatos Coliseum was a grassland that seem to contain normal people.
Gyrus Mortal Plane
Field Spell Card
When this card is activated add 2 "Gyrus" Pendulum Monsters to your hand. You can inflict 100 damage to your opponent for each "Gyrus" monster on the field. You can tribute 1 "Gyrus" monster, and if you do 1 "Gyrus" monster you control gains half the ATK of the tributed monster's. When a "Gyrus' monster's effect activates that involves destroying a card: You can target 1 monster your opponent controls, destroy that target. You can only use one effect of "Gyrus Mortal Plane" once per turn. During your End Phase: Gain 500 Life Points for each "Gyrus" Monster on your field.
"How strong have you become?" Aqua whispered.
"When this card is played I can add 2 Gyrus Pendulum from my Deck to my hand!" Lance called as two cards appeared for him to add.
"Gyrus Pendulum cards?" Yusaku questioned.
"And now I activate Scale 3 Gyrus Heaven Gate, and Scale 8 Gyrus Hell Gate to set the Pendulum Scale!" Lance called as the AI set the two cards which resemble gates both angelic, and demonic at once. "Now I can summon monsters between 4, and 7 all I want!"
Gyrus Heaven Gate
Light Type
Level 6
Cyberse/Pendulum
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
Pendulum Effect: Unless you control 1 "Gyrus Hell Gate" in your other Pendulum Zone destroy this card. While this card is face-up in your Pendulum Zone: All "Gyrus" monsters you control gain 200 ATK.
Monster Effect: A gate that guards that far reaches of the angelic realm. Only the angels can enter through this sacred land.
Gyrus Hell Gate
Dark Type
Level 6
Cyberse/Pendulum
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
Pendulum Effect: Unless you control 1 "Gyrus Heaven Gate" in your other Pendulum Zone destroy this card. While this card is face-up in your Pendulum Zone: Once per turn when you inflict effect damage to your opponent can inflict another 300.
Monster Effect: A gate that guards that far reaches of the demonic realm. Only the fiends can enter through this cursed land.
"That's... Wow." Mason said in awe.
"How come Lance never mentioned anything like this?" Takeru said amazed.
Lightning looked on, "Sounds like you gotten more busy then ever."
"I made these cards during my time bonding with my friends after Mason, and Bonnie ran into Ace, and his family, and friends!" Lance told him. "And their gonna help me take you down!"
"Lance." Ace smiled.
"And now back to business!" Lance continued. "Heaven Gate grants all my Gyruses 200 more attack points!"
Fairy: (ATK: 900 + 200 = 1100)
Demon: (ATK: 1200 + 200 = 1400)
Salamander: (ATK: 400 + 200 = 600)
"And now I activate Mortal Plane's effect! By tributing Fairy, Demon gains half the attack points of that monster!" Lance called as Fairy shattered only for Demon to absorb her power. (ATK: 1400 + 550 = 1950)
"That's insane." Ai mentioned.
"And now I activate my face-down! Meteorain! With this my monsters are allowed to deal piercing damage!" Lance called making Lightning's eyes narrow in a serious stare.
Meteorain
Normal Trap Card
During this turn, when your monsters attack with an ATK that is higher than the DEF of your opponent's Defense Position monster, inflict the difference as Battle Damage to your opponent's Life Points.
"Did he just..." Mason started in shock.
"And now Demon attack Armatos Legio Gradius! Cyber Slash Strike!" Lance called as Demon charged at the statue with his sharp claws.
Lightning reacted, "Trap Card open, Armatos Sacrificium."
Armatos Sacrifcium
Normal Trap Card
When an opponent's monster declares an attack: Target 1 Spell Card on your field, send it to the graveyard, and if you do negate that attack. You can banish this card from your graveyard, and if you do add 1 "Armatos Legio" monster from your Deck to your hand.
"I knew Lightning was prepared." Aqua said thoughtfully.
"By sending 1 Spell on my field to the graveyard, I can negate your attack." Lightning explained. "I sent Judgement Arrows."
The Link Spell vanished from the field as Demon backed off.
"And since it wasn't destroyed Lightning's monsters survive." Takeru noted.
"Actually they won't." Yusaku told him. "It wasn't when it was destroyed, it was when it leaves the field."
"Then that gives Lance an advantage." Ai realized.
At that Judgement Arrows start it's magic.
"Armatos Legio Scutum's effect." Lightning countered. "Once every turn while this card is being pointed by an Armatos Legio Link Monster that monster can't be destroyed by battle or by card effect."
Scutum's shield armed in front of Centurion protecting it from Judgement Arrows.
"On the other hand Gradius doesn't have the same protection." Lightning added as Gradius shattered by the magic.
"This is scary." Ace admitted.
'Damn!' Lance thought frustrated.
"It isn't over." Mason said.
"Fine I end my turn!" Lance called before adding, "And then at this moment Mortal Plane's final effect activates! For every Gyrus on my field I gain 500 Life Points!"
At that he glowed as his points increased. (Lance: 3500)
"Lance..." Ace whispered.
Lightning 2nd Turn:
"Well Lance you now became an interesting opponent. Why don't I have the people outside watching?" Lightning offered.
"Huh?" Takeru asked.
Lightning transmit some data.
Outside...
The screen suddenly turn to static before what appeared on it for everyone outside to see was the duel where the Yusaku, Takeru, Ace, and Mason are watching Lance, and Lightning dueling each other.
(Lance: 3500)
(Lightning: 2800)
By the looks of things Lance has surprising cards on the field but Lightning seems to stay calm.
"Mason!" Bonnie cried seeing them.
"Looks like Lightning, and Lance are facing each other." Ryoken said seeing the two Ignis in combat.
Ray sees the dress Ace is wearing, and asked "Wh-What the... Why is he wearing that!?"
"Considering what the others are wearing, I think Aqua might be the reason." Yuto answered.
"Huh?" Sandy asked as she started waking up.
Jin turned over, and stared on at Lightning who was facing Lance with a calm demeanor. Sandy yawned as she asked, "What's going on?"
"Lance is dueling the Light Ignis." Rin answered.
Back inside...
Bohman drew as Lightning looked, "I activate the effect of Armatos Sacrifcium in my graveyard. By banishing this trap I can add an Armatos Legio monster from my Deck to my hand. I add Armatos Legio Seeker."
"Wait, the people..." Ace started before turning bright blue.
"And now I summon Armatos Legio Seeker." Lightning added as a statue wielding a real dagger appeared.
Armatos Legio Seeker
Light Type
Level 1
Cyberse
ATK: 0
DEF: 400
You can only activate the effect of "Armatos Legio Seeker" once per turn. If an "Armatos Legio" Link Monster that point to this card battle with a opponent monsters: Destroy that opponent monster before Damage Step.
"This isn't good." Flame frowned.
"And now appear the Circuit that Guides the Light!" Lightning called as the circuit appeared. "The summoning Conditions is 1 Armatos Legio! I set Seeker in the Link Marker!"
Seeker flew to the Left Link Arrow.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Armatos Legio Sicarius!" At that a brown cloaked tanned man wielding a dagger appeared.
Armatos Legio Sicarius
Light Type
Link Rating 1
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 800
1 "Armatos Legio" monster
Link Arrow: Left
Once while this card is on the field while this card points to an "Armatos Legio" monster you can destroy 1 monster your opponent controls.
"They're so even." Yuri noted.
"And now Armatos Coliseum's effect! By discarding an Armatos Legio from my hand I can summon Seeker next too it's Link." Lightning added as the dagger wielding statue appeared at where Sicarius points at. "And now Sicarius' own ability. Once while it's on the field when it points to an Armatos Legio, I can destroy a monster on your field."
Lance widen his eyes before Demon shattered upon it.
"No!" Mason cried.
"And now Armatos Legio Centurion slay that little dragon!" Lightning called as Centurion stabbed Salamander with his spear making it shatter as Lance grunted. (Lance: 2400)
"Lance stop messing around!" Bonnie shouted.
That made Lance look around surprised. "Bonnie?"
"Your friends, and family are watching this duel, and you can hear their voices." Lightning explained.
Ace was bright blue. "Can... they not please."
"And now Sicarius attack him directly!" Lightning called as Sicarius readied his dagger charging.
"Reveal face-down, Draw Link!" Lance called s the attack hit the barrier.
Draw Link
Normal Trap Card
When your opponent declares a direct attack: You can negate that attack, then if that monster was a Link Monster draw 1 card equal to it's Link Rating.
"What's this?" Lightning asked surprised.
Lance answered, "When you attack directly with a Link Monster I can negate it, and draw cards equal to it's Link Rating!"
Lance only drew one since Sicarius was Link 1.
"Lance, use the true power!" Bonnie told him.
"If you don't mind Bonnie I'm trying to give Lightning what he deserves!" Lance told her.
Lightning said, "Let's see if you can prove that. Appear the Circuit that Guides the Light!"
The circuit appeared, as Lightning added "The Summoning conditions are two Armatos Legio. I set Sicarius, and Seeker in the Link Markers."
The two flew to the arrows.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 2, Armatos Legio Centurion!" Lightning called as a second Centurion appeared to double the trouble.
"I wasn't aware they were this powerful." Ryoken frowned.
Lightning ended, "I end my turn. Fight back with all your resolve Lance."
Lance: 2400
Lightning: 2800
Lance 3rd Turn:
Lance drew before he said, "Alright no more fooling around! I summon Gyrus Dragonfly!"
The dragon Gyrus appeared.
Gyrus Dragonfly
Light Type
Level 1
Cyberse
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
(This card is also treated as a Dragon-Type monster)
If this card is destroyed you can pay 500 life points, destroy one card on the field.
"Lance..." Mason whispered.
"And now appear the Circuit of the Twilight!" Lance called as the circuit appeared. "The Summoning Conditions is one Gyrus Monster! I set Gyrus Dragonfly in the Link Marker!"
The Dragon entered the arrow.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Gyrus Harmonius!" Lance called as a new fiend appeared.
Gyrus Harmonius
Dark Type
Link Rating 1
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 900
Link Arrow: Bottom
1 "Gyrus" Monster
When this card is Link Summoned add 1 "Gyrus" Trap Card from your Deck to your hand. This card cannot be used for a Link Summon. You can only Special Summon(s) 1 "Gyrus Harmonius" once per turn.
"When this card is Link Summoned I can add 1 Gyrus Trap to my hand!" Lance called adding Gyrus Firewall. "And now I activate the effect of Gyrus Rakanoth in my hand! By paying 500 I can summon this card to Harmonius' Link!"
(Lance: 1900)
Rakanoth appeared.
Gyrus Rakanoth
Dark Type
Level 4
Cyberse
ATK: 1200
DEF: 1900
If you control a "Gyrus" Link Monster you can pay 500 Life Points to Special Summon this card (From your hand) in Defense Position in the zone that mosnter is pointing too.
"This is getting too close." Black Fang frowned.
"And now appear the Circuit of Twilight!" Lance called as the Circuit appeared. "The Summoning Conditions is 1 Gyrus Link Monster! I set Harmonius in the Link Marker!"
The monster entered the marker.
"Link Summon! Appear Link 1! Gyrus Magician!"
Gyrus Magician appeared.
Gyrus Magician
Light Type
Link Rating 1
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 600
Link Arrow: Bottom
1 "Gyrus" Link Monster
When this card is Link Summoned add 1 "Gyrus Fusion" from your Deck to your hand. This card cannot be used for a Link Summon. You can only Special Summon(s) 1 "Gyrus Magician" once per turn.
"When this card is summoned I can add Gyrus Fusion to my hand!" Lance called adding the spell.
"The best summoning." Yuri smirked.
"And now I activate Mortal Plane's effect! You take 100 points of damage for each Gyrus on my field!" Lance called as mini rays hit Lightning who grunted. (Lightning: 2600) "And now Hell Gate's Pendulum ability! When an effect from a Gyrus dealt you damage you take an extra 300!"
Lightning grunted deeper. (Lightning: 2300)
"That's good." Mason mentioned.
"Now I activate Gyrus Fusion!" Lance called playing the spell.
Gyrus Fusion
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 "Gyrus" Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck using monsters you control, or in your hand. If you control a "Gyrus" Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone you can also banish 1 "Gyrus" Monster from your Graveyard.
"I fuse monsters on my field, or hand to make a Gyrus Fusion monster! I fuse Gyrus Magician, and Gyrus Rakanoth!"
The two fused.
"Light Virus! Mingle together with the Dark Virus, and form into the Twilight Virus! Fusion Summon! Appear level 7! Gyrus Scaldkin!" Lance called as a new dragon Gyrus appeared roaring.
Gyrus Scaldkin
Twilight Type
Level 7
Cyberse/Fusion
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2000
1 DARK or LIGHT "Gyrus" Link Monster + 1 LIGHT or DARK "Gyrus" monster
(This card is also treated as a Dragon-Type monster.)
When this card is Fusion Summoned this card gains ATK equal to the current difference between your Life Points, and your opponent's until the end phase. Once per turn: You can destroy 1 card your opponent controls. When this card destroys a monster inflict 500 damage to your opponent.
"A Fusion Twilight monster." Yusaku noted.
"And due to Heaven Gate he gains 200!" Lance called.
Scaldkin: (ATK: 2500 + 200 = 2700)
"And now his ability activates! When Fusion Summoned he gains the difference of our Life Points!" Lance called.
(Lance: 1900)
(Lightning: 2300)
Scaldkin: (ATK: 2700 + 400 = 3100)
"And next Scaldkin can destroy a card on your field! And I pick one of your Centurions!" Lance called as the Centurion shattered.
"Go Lance!" Ai cheered.
"And now attack Armatos Legio Centurion!" Lance called as Scaldkin charged firing a blast at Centurion.
Lightning reacted, "Centurion's ability activates! Once while it's on the field when a Armatos Legio is under attacked your attack is negated."
"This is insane." Lulu admitted.
Lance grinned, "Ya think so?"
That made Lightning made a somewhat surprised look.
"I activate the effect of the trap Gyrus Firewall in my hand!" Lance called showing the trap he added. "When a TWILIGHT Gyrus attacks your not allowed to do anything to stop his attack!"
"That's incredible." Flame said in shock.
"He's gotten so strong." Aqua agreed.
"Now take this, and feel the sins of killing Daisy!" Lance yelled as the harsh blast hit Centurion bring up heavy smoke as Lightning somewhat cried out as he knell on Bohman's arm. (Lightning: 0900)
Ace gasped seeing that. "Stop it!"
"I end my turn! Now how do you like it!? Huh!?" Lance demanded. "Did you ever stop to think what Daisy felt when you murdered her!?"
Lightning 3rd Turn:
Lightning grunted slowly getting up as he said, "I've... Underestimated you... Well now Lance... I will no longer be holding back."
"Please stop." Ace requested sadly.
Hearing that Lightning turned to him. "Hm?"
"Please stop fighting." Ace requested sadly. "You've made your points already."
"Ace Akaba... Do you really believe there is a chance that we can win against who is worse then Sardon without having the Ignis giving up their lives?" Lightning asked him simply,
Ace looked nervous. "Yes, it won't be easy but if we work together... I think we can."
Hearing that Lightning cupped his chin in thought he closed his eyes, and snapped his fingers to where Ace's clothes changed back to what Aqua tried to put in for him before.
"It seems there is more about Human Potential then I haven't realized." Lightning explained. "After I snap Lance to his senses I will join you."
Ace nodded at that.
With that Bohman drew as Lightning looked over before the smoke revealed Centurion survived.
"Wha?" Lance asked shocked.
"Centurion's ability may not have protected him but Scutum's effect is still in play defending him from the battle." Lightning answered.
"Lance." Mason said fearfully.
"And now here comes the main force! Appear for the final time the Circuit that Guides the Light!" Lightning called as the Circuit appeared. "The Summoning Conditions are at least 2 Armatos Legio! I set Scutum, and Link 2 Centurion in the Link Markers!"
The two flew up to the Left, Right, and Bottom arrows.
"My light becomes eternal, my power becomes the truth! Shine on everything and create the path! Link Summon!" Lightning chanted, "Appear Link 3! Armatos Legio Legatus Legionis!"
At that a tanned warrior wielding a blade appeared storming in with a horse who neighed with 2400 attack points.
Armatos Legio Legatus Legionis
Light Type
Link Rating 3
Cyberse/Link
ATK: 2400
Link Arrow: Left, Right, Bottom
2+ "Armatos Legio" monster
You can send 1 card this card points to the GY: Destroy all face-up cards in your opponent Monster Card Zone and Spell & Trap Card Zone. This effect can only be used once while this card is face-up on the field. (Quick Effect) Once per turn, you can tribute 1 "Armatos Legio" monster you control, except this card: Special Summon 1 "Armatos Legio" with different name from your GY.
"This is bad." Flame frowned.
"And now Armatos Coliseum's effect! I send Armatos Insidiis from my hand to the graveyard to summon Armatos Legio Seeker at Legatus Legionis' Link!" Lightning called as seeker reappeared. "Armatos Insidiis' effect activates! So now Legatus Legionis can attack twice this turn!"
"Twice?" Bonnie asked in shock.
"But your monster's not strong enough to handle me!" Lance reminded.
Lightning then countered, "That's where things get fun. Legatus Legionis attack Scaldkin!"
Legatus Legionis charged at the dragon.
"Seeker's ability activates! Before damage can be applied when an Armatos Legio Link monster points to this card your monster is automatically destroyed!" Lightning revealed.
"W-W-Wait what!?" Lance cried shocked as the dagger appeared in Legatus Legionis' hand before it slashed Scaldkin instantly destroying it.
"This is really bad." Yusaku frowned.
"And now Legatus Legionis attack Lance, and bring him back to his senses!" Lightning called as the monster charged at Lance.
"Lance!" Mason cried in horror.
Lance grunted, "I activate Gyrus Firewall's effect in my graveyard!"
"From the graveyard?" Ace asked.
"By paying 1000 points, and banishing this card while I have a TWILIGHT Gyrus in my graveyard I can cut the damage from a direct attack in half, and we both take it!" Lance called. (Lance: 0900)
"What?" Lightning asked shocked.
"Half the damage is 1200! So if they both take it...!" Takeru paused.
The attack struck as a shockwave hit both the Ignis.
Lance: 0000
Lightning: 0000
DRAW!
Ace ran to both of them. "Are you ok?"
Lance breathed heavily as he said, "Yeah... I'm fine."
Lightning slowly stood up admitting, "Amazing... I never thought I would be matched. You really have proven that you grown stronger."
"So now what?" Takeru asked.
"What happens now... Is an apology from me." Lightning answered.
"Apology accepted." Ace smiled before turning to the others. "Right?"
Mason, Ai, Aqua, Flame, Takeru, and Yusaku nodded while Lance stared at Lightning shocked.
"Acey." Dawn smiled.
"Big sis Dawn!" Ace smiled hearing that.
Lightning then said, "Kaiba if your listening I'm bringing the Kaibacorp mainframe back up, and running. But first I better restore Earth."
Kaiba just nodded.
Ulrich362: Well, all's well that ends well I guess. Though things are far from over.
bopdog111: Lance, and Lightning fought a really tough duel but in the end it's a draw.
Ulrich362: Lightning's learned maybe there's a chance for the Ignis to not be sacrificed... though someone is after Windy.
bopdog111: Who is it though?
Ulrich362: Hopefully nobody too dangerous. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!