Chapter 10: The Last Match Against LDS - Wavering Eyes
Recap:
After my win against Izumi-san, the master of the Mixed Course of LDS, I was reminded of back then. I began to have doubts about my ideals, about me supporting my loved ones when they duel and relying on Action Cards when I duel with my monsters. However, that is something that will have to be dealt with later. However, I know I'm not the only one having doubts about anything.
Normal Pov_
Yuzu kept looking at Naomi as the mysterious girl's face mixed with Naomi's. Yuzu shook her head and tried to get the image out of her mind. "Yuzu, are you okay?" Yuya asked with concerned eyes.
"Y-Yeah, I'm alright," Yuzu replied as she got the image out of her head.
"Well, you're up next Yuzu makes us all proud," Yuya said. Yuzu now had determination in her eyes. "Yeah, leave it to me. I'll give us our final win!" Yuzu vowed as Naomi looked at Yuzu and began to ponder what had happened moments ago.
"I... Xyz Summoned, didn't I? I may not remember what happened during the duel with Izumi-san, but I know the monster on my field was an Xyz Monster. I made things worse for You Show. My doppelganger used Xyz, and so did I. Now they really think I did attack Sawatari-san," Naomi thought. "Now Yuzu-chan must think I'm the same person from last night. I'll talk to her after her match is over."
Naomi saw the same tan-skinned girl from before as she revealed herself to be Masumi Kotsu, an ace of LDS' Fusion Course.
"So, which one of you will be my opponent," Masumi asked as she raised her duel disk.
"I will!" Yuzu declared.
"I have to win this duel. We only need one more win, and then You Show, and Naomi-chan is safe, but..." Yuzu thought, thinking about the black-haired girl from last night.
A chuckle snapped her out of her thoughts. The person who just chuckled was revealed to be Masumi, who flipped her hair while smirking confidently, making Yuzu nervous.
Both girls stood in the area as the Action Field: Crystal Corridor was activated.
"A field perfect for my little Yuzu so everyone can see her shine," Shuzo cooed, making Yuzu embarrassed and mumbled under her breath.
"It's amusing someone like you can have any shine," Masumi taunted.
"What," Yuzu growled.
"Your eyes are lackluster. If you keep having doubts in your heart, you can never shine," Masumi said, making Yuzu gasp. "I have seen jewels with true shine, something you obviously lack."
Yuzu thought more about the girl last night as Naomi's face and hers kept overlapping. Yuzu shook her head rapidly, getting the image out of her mind. "Quit spouting nonsense! I'll show you I have no doubts whatsoever, especially when I win!" Yuzu shouted, activating her duel disk.
Yuya: Duelists locked in battle!
Gongenzaka: kicking against the earth and dancing in the air alongside their monsters!
Naomi: They storm through this field!
Tatsuya: Behold!
Ayu: This is the newest and
Futoshi: Greatest evolution of dueling!
The kids: Action!
"DUEL!" Both girls shouted in unison as Action Cards spread throughout the area.
Yuzu vs Masumi; 4000 LP Each, H:5 Each
Turn 1
H:5
"I'll take the first turn," Masumi announced, picking up a card in her hand, " I activate the Spell Card 'Absorb Fusion' I can add a Gem-Knight card from my Deck to my hand."
"I choose to add the Spell Card 'Gem-Knight Fusion' to my hand. In addition to the Absorb Fusion's effect, I can banish monsters in hand to Fusion Summon a Gem-Knight Monster in my Extra Deck. So I will banish Gem-Knight Amber, Sardonyx, and Lolite and fuse them together."
"Gems spark in lightning! Strong gems of strength! Gems bathe in water! In a whirlpool of light, combine to bring forth a new dazzling radiance! Fusion Summon! Come forth! Supreme radiance who illuminates everything! Gem-Knight Master Diamond!" Masumi chanted Gem-Knight Master Diamond appeared with his sword right before him as he shined brightly on the field.
Earth/Level 9/Rock/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2900/DEF 2500
"Now I set one card and end my turn! Now how will you deal with my Ace Monster" Masumi said, ending her turn with a face-down card on her field.
"She Fusion Summoned that early. However, Gem-Knight Master Diamond only has 2900 ATK, so I can defeat it," Yuzu thought aloud and drew for her turn.
Turn 2
H:5-6
"I activate the Spell Card '1st Movement Solo' when I control no monster. I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Melodious Monster from hand or Deck. I choose to Special Summon Level 4 Aria the Melodious Diva from my hand," Yuzu said. She summoned Aria, who arrived on the field singing a song.
Light/Level 4/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
"When Aria's is Special Summoned Melodious Monsters I control can't be targeted by card effects my opponent controls and can't be destroyed by battle," Yuzu explained, "I summon Hemiola from my hand."
A woman with orange hair appeared on the field wearing a red floral dress with musical notes as she sang a peaceful song with her voice.
Light/Level 3/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 1000
"I activate Hemiola's effect when she's Summoned. I'm able to Special Summon a Melodious Monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon my ace monster!" Yuzu shouted. Hemiola created a bag of yellow dust, and a monster came out of that dust.
"Enchanting melody echoing the heavens. Awaken the sleeping virtuoso. Come forth! Level 8! Mozarta the Melodious Maestra!"
Mozarta appeared in her glory as her musical wings extended, which resembled a butterfly.
Light/Level 8/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2600/DEF 2000
"Then I can add a Melodious Spell/Trap Card to my hand," Yuzu added, drawing a card from her Deck and briefly showing it to her opponent.
"I activate the Continuous Spell Card 'Fortissimo' from my hand. I can target a Melodious Monster I control. The targeted monster gains 800 ATK until my next Standby Phase," Yuzu said, "I choose to target Mozarta, making her ATK 3400!"
"Battle! I attack Gem-Knight Master Diamond with Mozarta the Melodious Maestra! Graceful Wave!" Yuzu declared. Mozarta did her signature attack, blasting sound waves toward the Fusion Monster as it was destroyed on impact.
Masumi:4000-500=3500 LP
"Now, Hemiola and Aria attack directly!"
Hemiola and Aria sang together as their sound waves attacked Masumi, decreasing her LP.
Masumi:3500-1000-1600=900 LP
"And that's how I deal with your ace monster. Now I set one card and end turn" Yuzu finished with a set card on her field.
Turn 3
H:1-2
"I summon Gem-Knight Opal from my hand," Masumi said as a light blue knight appeared on the field with a gem on its chest.
Earth/Level 4/Rock/Effect/ATK 1700/DEF 500
"When Opal is summoned, I can return all banished Gem-Knight monsters back to my Graveyard. So Lolite, Amber, and Sardonyx return to Graveyard. Now I activate my Trap Card 'Fragment Fusion' by banishing monsters in my Graveyard. I can perform another Fusion Summon," Masumi explained. "So I banish Gem-Knight Amber and Sardonyx from my Graveyard and fuse them!"
"Gems spark in lightning! Strong gems of strength! In a whirlpool of light, combine to bring forth a new dazzling radiance! Fusion Summon! Appear! Gem warrior of the sparking thunder! Gem-Knight Prismaura!"
Gem-Knight Prismaura was emitting electricity, putting up its shield to protect its master.
Earth/Level 7/Thunder/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2450/DEF 1400
"Now I activate Gem-Knight Prismaura's effect. I can send it from my hand to my Graveyard to destroy a card you control! I send the Spell Card Gem-Knight Fusion to destroy Fortissimo!" Masumi added.
Prismaura created a bright lightning bolt heading towards the Continuous Spell, destroying the card on impact.
"Battle! I attack Melodious Hemiola with Gem-Knight Prismaura!" Masumi yelled Prismaura blasted a ball of lightning toward Heimola, who braced herself for impact.
"Even if your monsters can't be destroyed by battle, you still take damage!" Masumi reminded. Yuzu skidded back from the impact of the blast as her LP went down.
Yuzu:4000-1450=2550 LP
"Now Gem-Knight Opal attack Hemiola!"
Opal struck Hemiola as she skidded from the punch she had just received.
Yuzu:2550-700=1850 LP
"Now I banish Lolite from my Graveyard to add the Spell Card Gem-Knight Fusion back to my hand," Masumi said, adding the said card. "I then end my turn."
"It's my turn! Draw," Yuzu announced, looking at her drawn card.
Turn 4
H:1-2
"First, I place Aria in Defense Position. Next, when I control a Melodious Monster, I can Special Summon Sonata the Melodious Diva from my hand," Yuzu said. Sonata appeared on the field singing her signature song.
Light/Level 3/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1200/DEF 1000
"Now I release Sonata and Hemiola to Advance Summon Shopina the Melodious Maestra!" Yuzu shouted.
Shopina appeared in a regal purple dress with musical notes as she had the same wings as Mozarta. She had curly green hair tied up as she played the piano.
Light/Level 7/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2300/DEF 1700
"I activate Shopina's effect. I can add a LIGHT Fairy-Type Monster from my Graveyard and add it to my hand. I choose to add Sonata and Special Summon her again due to her effect," Yuzu added as Sonata appeared on the field again. "Now I activate her effect when Sonata is Special Summoned. All Fairy-Type Monsters I control gain 500 ATK and DEF."
Sonata:1200+500=1700 ATK
Shopina:2300+500=2800 ATK
Mozarta:2600+500=3100 ATK
Aria:1200+500=1700 DEF
"Now, battle! Mozarta attack Gem-Knight Prismaura! Graceful Wave!" Yuzu shouted. Mozarta did her signature attack, destroying Prismaura from the intensity of the attack. Masumi saw an Action Card on the pillar and swiped the card, activating it.
"I activate the Action Spell 'Life Gem' to increase Gem-Knight Prismaura's ATK to 3050! In addition, increase my LP by 600!" Masumi yelled, wincing from the damage she had taken.
Masumi:900+600=1500 LP
Masumi:1500-50=1450 LP
"Now Shopina attack Gem-Knight Opal!" Yuzu yelled Shopina's music notes blast was heading towards the knight, destroying her on impact.
Masumi:1450-1100=350 LP
"Now, Sonata, attack her directly and end this duel!" Yuzu demanded as Sonata blasted a soundwave toward Masumi. Time started to slow down until Masumi gained a smirk on her face.
"I banish Gem-Knight Opal from my Graveyard to end the Battle Phase," Masumi said as a blue gem stopped the sound wave of the attack.
"I...end my turn," Yuzu said as she felt disappointed she couldn't finish the duel with that one attack.
"It's my turn! Draw," Masumi smirked, looking at her drawn card.
Turn 5
H:1-2
"I'm ending this duel right now!" Masumi declared, making Yuzu confused about what Masumi was talking about.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Mineral Fusion' by sending Gem-Knight Fusion to the Graveyard by returning Gem-Knight Amber back to my Graveyard. I can shuffle Gem-Knight Master Diamond back to the Extra Deck and Gem-Knight Amber to the Deck to Fusion Summon!" Masumi yelled.
"Beautiful diamond who illuminate everything! Gems sparking in lightning! In a whirlpool of light, combine to bring forth a new dazzling radiance! Fusion Summon! Appear! Gem-Knight Sphene!"
A bright blue-colored knight appeared with a javelin in its hand as it stroked a pose while appearing on the field.
Earth/Level 8/Rock/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2700/DEF 2500
"Battle! Gem-Knight Sphene attack Sonata! Now Gem-Knight Sphene's effect activates when this card battles it gains ATK equal to the battling monster," Masumi revealed as Sphene's ATK rose to 4400.
"And Mineral Fusion's additional effect, when the Fusion Summoned Monster attacks all face-up cards you control have their effects negated until the End Phase," Masumi added. Sphene's attack hit Sonata as Yuzu clicked her teeth.
"I activate the Trap Card 'Tranquil Melodious' the Battle Damage Involving a Melodious Monster is reduced to 0. I gain LP equal to that amount!" Yuzu said. The trap emitted a bright light as it enveloped Yuzu in that brilliance.
Yuzu:1850+2500=4350 LP
"Now, since Sonata is destroyed, all monsters I control lose their ATK and DEF boost," Yuzu grumbled. Her Melodious Monsters lost the 500 ATK and DEF boost they received from Sonata's effect.
Mozarta:3100-500=2600 ATK
Shopina:2800-500= 2300 ATK
Aria:1700-500=1200 DEF
"Now I activate Sphene's other effect when this card battled. I can banish this card and two other Gem-Knight Monsters in my Graveyard to Fusion Summon," Masumi revealed.
"What?!" Yuzu exclaimed, surprised about the Fusion Monster's effect.
"I banish Sphene, Prismaura, and Sardonyx to Fusion Summon! Gems of the clear water! Gem warriors of the sparking lightning! Strong Gems of strength! In a whirlpool of light, combine to bring forth a new dazzling radiance! Fusion Summon! Come forth, my trump card! Gem-Knight Lady Brilliant Diamond!" Masumi chanted. Lady Brilliant Diamond appeared in a pose, ready to battle.
Earth/Level 10/Rock/Fusion/Effect/ATK 3400/DEF 2000
"Now, I banish Mineral Fusion to activate its final effect. I can attack all monsters my opponent control, and the monster gains ATK equal to half of the ATK of the monster it battles," Masumi explained, snapping her fingers. Gem-Knight Brilliant Lady Diamond headed towards Shopina as her ATK rose to 4450.
Lady Diamond slashed Shopina, who screamed while she was destroyed as Yuzu skidded back because of the impact.
Yuzu:4350-2250=2100 LP
"Now attack Aria the Melodious Diva and finish this duel by attacking Mozarta the Melodious Maestra!" Masumi Brilliant Diamond destroyed Aria. However, since her monster was in Defense Position, Yuzu didn't take any battle damage. Lady Brilliant Diamond headed towards Mozarta as her ATK rose to 4200 ATK.
Yuzu looked around the room until she spotted an Action Card that could save her as she lunged toward the Action Card.
"Yuzu-chan, don't!" Naomi warned, but it was already too late when Yuzu slammed her hand against the crystal pillar. She turned around, revealing the card to be on the other side.
"Your eyes must be very clouded with doubts, as I thought you don't lack the brilliance of a diamond. You don't even have the power to protect your school. Pathetic," Masumi ridiculed. Lady Brilliant Diamond slashed Mozarta, causing shockwaves and making Yuzu fly to the other side of the room.
Yuzu:2100-2100=0 LP
MASUMI WINS!
"Ah, she really did lose," Sora commented, making Naomi punch him on the head. She gave a disappointed look at the young boy for that unnecessary comment. She soon went into the room and saw Yuya on the floor and Yuzu with a downcast look in her eyes.
Naomi took Yuzu's hand, ignoring everyone's calls. She went outside and then to the back of You Show Duel School. Naomi looked at Yuzu with a serious expression on her face. Yuzu didn't meet Naomi's gaze and just looked at the floor.
"I have to say two things. First, I'm so sorry, Yuzu-chan!" Naomi apologized, bowing her head and making the pink-haired girl look at her. "It was because I somehow used Xyz Summon in my duel that caused you to have doubts about me which caused you to lose against Masumi-san. From the bottom of my heart, I'm truly sorry for making you have doubts."
"However, what I said before wasn't a lie. I don't know how to Xyz Summon. All I remember was I wanted someone to give me the strength to win for You Show, and then I felt like I lost consciousness, and I think someone took over my body and dueled in my place. The same person Xyz Summoned during my duel is probably the same person you saw last night," Naomi confessed, "but still, I'm sorry for costing you the match, Yuzu-chan."
"I'm the one who should be saying sorry," Yuzu said. "I got worried on my own and was having doubts about you having more secrets. Masumi was right. My doubts cloud my eyes and judgment, and it also cost us our final win."
Yuzu's words shocked Naomi as she looked at her childhood friend.
"I'm sorry for not believing in you even when I said, "just because someone has the same face as you doesn't mean that was you," but I couldn't help but have more doubts when something causes you to Xyz Summon, and it just kept reminding me of that girl last night who also Xyz Summoned when she dueled Sawatari. I'm sorry, Naomi-chan," Yuzu apologized. Naomi placed a hand on Yuzu's shoulder.
"It's okay. I should have told you everything, so we're both at fault. It's not like I don't trust you guys. It's just that I thought it was better to keep everything inside and hidden and not let my problems bother everyone like back then. But I know I was hurting my loved ones by not placing my utmost trust in them," Naomi said. "It's alright to have doubts about things. Still, you'll overcome those doubts and become a better person and stronger at the same time. Because of your doubts, we overcame a wall in our friendship. We have a bond stronger than ever before."
Yuzu nodded. "So let's go back. Everyone probably worried about us," Naomi suggested taking Yuzu's hand and pulling the girl back into You Show.
The duel had already begun, showing it was between Yaiba and Gongenzaka.
Duel_
Gongenzaka vs Yaiba; 4000 LP Each, H:5 Each
Turn 1
H:5
"I'll take the first turn!" Gongenzaka announced, "I summon Superheavy Samurai Jisha-Q from my hand."
Earth/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 900/DEF 1900
"Then I activate its effects. I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Superheavy Samurai Monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon Kabu-10."
Kabu-10 appeared next to Jisha-Q on the field.
Earth/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 2000
"Now Jisha-Q is switched into DEF Position because of its effect. Now I end my turn" Gongenzaka finished with his turn with Jisha-Q changing his positions on the field.
"I hope you're not underestimating me with those small fries," Yaiba sneered.
"Underestimating a duelist is disrespectful. This is all part of my strategy," Gongenzaka commented.
"Whatever, big guy," Yaiba said, starting his turn.
Turn 2
H:5-6
"I summon XX-Saber Boggart Knight from my hand," Yaiba said. Boggart appeared on the field with its red torn cape blowing in the wind.
Earth/Level 4/Beast-Warrior/Effect/ATK 1900/DEF 1000
"Now, I activate his effects when he is summoned. I can Special Summon a Level 4 or Lower X-Saber Monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon the Tuner Monster X-Saber Airbellum from my hand due to Boggart Knight's effect," Yaiba explained. A man with wild blond hair with iron claws appeared next to Boggart Knight.
Earth/Level 3/Beast/Tuner/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 200
"At this moment, I activate Kabu-10's effect! When my opponent Special Summons a monster, Kabu-10 is switched to DEF mode. In addition, he gains 500 DEF!" Gongenzaka yelled. Kabu-10 was now in Defense Position, as his DEF rose to 2500.
"So increasing your defenses, huh," Yaiba commented. "However, that won't be enough to defeat me! When I control two X-Saber Monsters, I can Special Summon XX-Saber Faultroll from my hand!"
XX-Saber Faultroll appeared wielding its big sword appearing next to his comrades.
Earth/Level 6/Warrior/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 1800
"Now I tune Level 4 XX-Saber Boggart Knight with Level 3 X-Saber Airbellum! Wielder of cross blades of light trample over this mountain of corpses! Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 7! X-Saber Souza!" Yaiba chanted as Souza appeared in the Sword Graveyard.
Earth/Level 7/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 1600
"Now I activate Faultroll's effect. I can Special Summon a Level 4 X-Saber Monster from a Graveyard. I choose to Special Summon the Tuner Monster X-Saber Airbellum!" Yaiba said. X-Saber Airbellum appeared back on the field.
"Now I tune Level 6 XX-Saber Faultroll with Level 3 X-Saber Airbellum! "Let your silver armor shine and crush the hope of everything that opposes you! Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 9! XX-Saber Gottoms!"
XX-Saber Gottoms appeared next to Souza in the Graveyard.
Earth/Level 9/Beast-Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK 3100/DEF 2600
"Two Synchro Summons in one turn," Yuya commented, surprised.
"I'm not done yet!" Yaiba yelled, lifting a card in his hand.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Gottoms First Call' when I control an X-Saber or XX-Saber Synchro Monster. I can Special Summon an X-Saber or XX-Saber Monster from my Graveyard, negating its effects. I choose Special Summon XX-Saber Boggart Knight and the tuner monster X-Saber Airbellum" Yaiba said as familiar monsters appeared on the field.
"Another Synchro Summon?!" Naomi gasped.
"That's right! I tune Level 4 XX-Saber Knight with Level 3 X-Saber Airbellum! Slice your enemies' dreams with your strong blade in the darkness! Synchro Summon! Level 7! X-Saber Urbellum!" Yaiba shouted. X-Saber Urbellum appeared in the Sword Graveyard next to Souza and Gottoms.
Earth/Level 7/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK 2200/DEF 1300
"Battle! I attack Superheavy Samurai Jisha-Q with X-Saber Souza!" Yaiba declared immediately going into his battle phase. Souza sliced Jisha-Q in half, causing explosions throughout the Graveyard.
"Now XX-Saber Gottoms attack Kabu-10!"
Gottoms struck the ground with his sword. The impact of the sword caused Kabu-10 to be sent flying as it was destroyed.
"Now, X-Saber Urbellum direct attack!" Yaiba shouted Urbellum grabbed both of his swords and struck Gongenzaka on the shoulders, who shielded himself from the attack's impact.
Gongenzaka:4000-2200=1800 LP
"I set one card and end my turn!" Yaiba said. He finished his turn satisfied that he could do damage on his first turn.
Gongenzaka got up from a kneeling position and stood up with eyes blazed with determination.
"I won't lose this duel! It's my turn! Draw!" Gongenzaka shouted, drawing his card with so much force that it caused the swords to rattle in the Graveyard.
Turn 3
H:3-4
"When I have no Spell or Traps in my Graveyard, I can Special Summon Superheavy Samurai Big Wara-G from my hand," Gongenzaka said as Wara-G appeared on the field.
Earth/Level 5/Machine/Effect/ATK 800/DEF 1800
"Big Wara-G can be treated as two tributes for a Machine-Type Monster. I release Big Wara-G to Advance Summon Level 8 Superheavy Samurai Big Ben-K!" Gongenzaka shouted. Wara-G disappeared into a pillar of green light. Soon after, Gongenzaka's ace monster Big Ben-K appeared on the field.
Earth/Level 8/Machine/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 3500
"When Big Ben-K is summoned, I can change its battle position, so now it's in Defense mode! Now I activate Superheavy Samurai Soul Shine Claw from my hand. I equip it to Big Ben-K to increase its ATK and DEF by 500!" Gongenzaka added. Big Ben-K had red claws on his hands as its DEF and ATK to 1500 and 4000, respectively.
"Battle! I attack X-Saber Urbellum with Superheavy Samurai Big Ben-K!" Gongenzaka shouted, immediately going into his Battle Phase.
"It can attack when it's in Defense Position!?" Yaiba exclaimed.
"That's right! It can use its DEF for its ATK!" Gongenzaka. Big Ben-K slashed his weapon towards the Synchro Monster, causing slash waves to emit in the area. Yaiba felt the attack as he skidded back.
Yaiba: 4000-2200=1800 LP
"Now, I end my turn" Gongenzaka ended his turn with that.
Turn 4
H:1-2
"I summon XX-Saber Ragigura from my hand," Yaiba said. A green chameleon wearing a cape appeared on the Sword's Graveyard.
Earth/Level 1/Beast-Warrior/Effect/ATK 200/DEF 1000
"I activate Ragigura's effects when this card is Normal or Special Summoned. I can add an X-Saber Monster from my Graveyard and add it to my hand. I choose to add XX-Saber Faultroll to my hand. Due to XX-Saber's effect, I can Special Summon this card from my hand when two or more X-Saber Monsters are on my field," Yaiba explained as he summoned Faultroll.
"Now I activate Faultroll's effect. I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower X-Saber Monster from my Graveyard. I choose to Special Summon the Tuner Monster X-Saber Airbellum!"
X-Saber Airbellum appeared on the field next to Faultroll. "Now I tune Level 6 Faultroll with Level 3 Airbellum!" Yaiba shouted, tuning his two monsters together.
"Let your silver armor shine and crush the hope of everything that opposes you! Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 9! XX-Saber Gottoms!"
Earth/Level 9/Beast-Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK 3100/DEF 2600
"Another Gottoms?!" Yuzu gasped.
"To think he performs another Synchro Summon in his turn," Naomi said, impressed and worried about Gongenzaka's match against Yaiba.
"I activate Gottoms' effect. I tribute Ragigura for sending your only card to your Graveyard!" Yaiba added. The only card in Gongenzaka's hand turned purple as it was sent to the Graveyard.
"Now!" Yaiba shouted, drawing his kendo sword as he picked up an Action Card. "I activate the Action Spell 'Extreme Sword' so one of my Gottoms ATK becomes 4100."
"Also, I activate my Trap Card 'Strike Slash,' so my other Gottoms gains 700 ATK. In addition, it can inflict piercing Battle Damage this turn, Battle! XX-Saber Gottoms attack Big Ben-K!"
"When Soul Shine Claw is equipped to a Superheavy Samurai Monster, the equipped monster cannot be destroyed by battle!" Gongenzaka shouted.
"However, you still take the damage!" Yaiba reminded. Gottoms slashed Big Ben-K and made sound waves in the area as the attack decreased Gongenzaka's LP by 800.
Gongenzaka:1800-800=1000 LP
"Now Quick-Play Spell 'X-Saber Slash' I can pay 800 LP. During this turn, all X/XX-Saber Monsters I control can inflict piercing battle damage," Yaiba added after paying some LP for all his monsters to inflict piercing battle damage.
Yaiba:1800-800=1000 LP
"Now attack!" Yaiba shouted as all his monsters started to attack.
"Not so fast! I activate Superheavy Samurai Soul Big Bang's effect. I can banish this card from my Graveyard to negate and destroy X-Saber Slash!" Gongenzaka countered as a blue portal appeared. It was revealed to be Soul Big Bang, as the monster blasted a beam towards the Spell Card as the card vanished.
"Now I can destroy X-Saber Souza!" Gongenzaka added. Soul Big Bang blasted another beam toward Souza, immediately destroying the Synchro Monster. "Now, since I did, each player takes 1000 points of damage!"
"Wait a minute! Since both of our LPs is at 1000, then..." Yaiba gasped, paling when he realized what that meant.
"That's right!" Gongenzaka shouted, smiling as Soul Big Bang exploded. It released a yellow light enveloping the field as both players' LP went down to 0.
Gongenzaka:1000-1000=0 LP
Yaiba:1000-1000=0 LP
"TIE!" the screen said as the duel's result surprised everyone.
After the fourth match_
"Now what?" Naomi asked as she wondered what would happen now as a shout was heard from the other side of the room.
"Another match! There'd need to be another match to decide the winner!" Himika demanded.
"Well, we have two wins, one tie, and one loss. Therefore we win. Goodbye, never show your faces here ever again," Chou reminded, waving her hand.
"I refuse to accept that this minuscule school has won against LDS, so I declare another match!" Himika shouted.
"Well, it's your fault for taking in weak students," Chou muttered, rolling her eyes.
Suddenly, Yuya stepped forward with his eyes covered with his signature goggles.
"Yuya," Yuzu whispered.
"Well, it seems like he's prepared, then we will," Himika commented. Masumi stepped forward until a voice stopped her.
"Wait! I'll take over this duel!" a voice declared, revealing it to be a boy around 16 years old with two-tone gray hair and a red scarf around his neck. Naomi's eyes widened in realization as she knew who the boy was.
"Akaba Reiji-sama," Naomi whispered.
OC Cards
Yuzu:
• Tranquil Melodious_Trap
Once Per Turn; During the Battle Phase: Battle Damage Involving a 'Melodious' Monster is reduced to 0. You gain LP equal to that amount.
• Hemiola the Melodious Diva
Light/Level 3/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 1000
When this card is normal summoned: you can Special Summon a 'Melodious' Monster from your hand, and if you do, add a 'Melodious' Spell/Trap Card from your Deck and add it to your hand. When your opponent declares a direct attack, you can banish this card from the Graveyard to end the battle phase.
Masumi:
• Gem-Knight Opal
Earth/Level 4/Rock/Effect/ATK 1700/DEF 500
When this card is Normal Summoned: You can return banished 'Gem-Knight' Monsters back to your Graveyard. You can banish this card from the Graveyard to end the Battle Phase.
• Gem-Knight Sphene
Earth/Level 8/Rock/Fusion/Effect/ATK 2700/DEF 2500
1 Gem-Knight Fusion Monster + 1 Gem-Knight Monster
Must be Fusion Summoned. Once Per Turn during the Battle Phase: this card gains ATK equal to half of the Monster Original ATK it's battling during the Battle Phase. (Quick-Effect:): When this card is battled, you can Special Summon a 'Gem-Knight' Monster from your Extra Deck by banishing this card and all Gem-Knight Monsters in your Graveyard. (Min 3).
• Mineral Fusion_Spell
You can send 'Gem-Knight Fusion' to the Graveyard to activate this card's effect. You can Fusion Summon by returning all Monsters (Banished and Non-Banished. 2 Min) from your Graveyard and shuffling 2 of them back to your Deck/Extra Deck. When this Fusion Summon Monster attacks all face-up cards, your opponent controls have their effects negated until the End Phase. You can banish this card for a 'Gem-Knight' Fusion Monster you control to attack all Monsters your opponent controls. If it does, the targeted monster gains ATK equal to half of the monster it battles during the battle phase.
Yaiba:
• X-Saber Slash_Quick-Play Spell
Pay 800 LP, and if you do, only X/X-X Saber Monster you control can inflict piercing battle damage to your opponent during this turn.
• Gottoms First's Call_Spell
If you control an X-Saber or XX-Saber Synchro Monster, you can Special Summon an 'X/XX-Saber' Monster from your Graveyard with its effects negated.
Author's Note: Okay, everybody, here's Chapter 10.
I made a slight change by making Reiji and Shun 16 years old. Also, thanks to everyone for pointing out mistakes in my earlier chapter before my changes. Yeah, chapter 9 was just a rough draft I wrote months ago before publishing my story. I didn't even check for the errors I made. Sorry on my behalf. But still, thank you guys very much for helping out.
Now next Chapter 11: The Final Match Against LDS - Yuya vs Reiji