Chapter 18: Extra Deck Lesson - To Fight For Tomorrow
Recap: Last night, I had a dream that felt all too real. The screams, the cruel laughs, and how Akemi looked when she carded an innocent person. Yuki-san, in tears, screamed for all of this madness to stop. All I could do was watch as her once peaceful homeland turned to ashes.
In the Kobiyashi's Residence_Naomi's Room_Around 5 am in the Morning_
Naomi woke up with a startle as she ran her hair through her fingers to regain her sanity about what she had just dreamed about. "That's why Yuki-san hates Fusion Summon. No, not just her, Shun-san, and Yuto as well. It's all Academia's fault that they lost all of their smiles. To put salt on the wounds, our Fusion Counterpart Akemi was also part of the invasion, so it must have hurt Yuki-san when she saw someone with the same face as her causing grief to the Xyz Dimension. Now I wonder why Yuki-san taught me how to Fusion Summon when I also have the same face as Akemi?" Naomi muttered. She felt tears drip on her bed as she furiously wiped them. "I can't cry now. But I don't know what to do. Maybe I need some advice."
Naomi grabbed her d-duel disk and pressed Yuya's name. She hoped he would answer the phone if he could, considering the time right now.
Sakaki's Residence_Yuya's Room_Around 5 am_
Yuya jumped up from the bed when he heard a song playing in its room. He recognized that song since it was the song that Naomi used to sing, and since then, he has always used it as his ringtone whenever Naomi calls him. Yuya groggily reached for his d-disk, answered it, and put it near his ear. "Hey, Naomi, what's wrong?" Yuya asked, rubbing his eyes, trying not to go back to sleep.
"Well, Yuya-san, I want to help these people who have so much taken from them, but I realized that my actions are hurting them in the process," Naomi spilled out. "If I am hurting these people who are helping me, then I should stop, but I want to see these lessons through to the end to get stronger as a person. But I don't want them to suffer anymore because of my selfishness."
Yuya wondered what kind of look Naomi had on her face. Judging by the tone in her voice, it seemed she seemed troubled by what she was telling him.
"I heard your situation, Naomi. But ask yourself this, what do you want to do?" Yuya said, his words making Naomi freeze.
"What do I want to do?" Naomi asked, pulling her legs up and letting her head rest on them.
"I want to understand Yuki-san...no, not just her. I want to understand what they have all been through. I know I might be unable to understand why that happened to them. But regardless, I want to help them and return their homeland to a place they all remember where it was bright with so many smiles. I want to connect with them," Naomi answered. She felt her birthmark giving a glow. It was warm and gentle, and through that glow, she saw multiple monsters and heard their voices wanting to help her achieve that goal. Naomi accepted their help and thanked them for lending their power to her.
"That is an amazing goal, Naomi," Yuya praised, surprised by how sincere Naomi's words were. He smiled despite being awake early in the morning "if you want to connect with them better, then how about a duel? You can understand what they have been through with their monsters' feelings and actions during the duel," Yuya said.
Naomi remembered she dueled Shun and Yuto, but she didn't duel Yuki. The one person who has helped her didn't get to duel her!
"Yuya-san, thank you so much for helping me! I have to go! Talk to you later!" In the process, Naomi hung up the call and didn't hear what Yuya wanted to tell her at the last minute. Naomi quickly got changed and fixed breakfast for her mother. She ran out of the house and headed toward her destination.
At the Pier_
Naomi ran towards the usual warehouse and opened the door, causing the Xyz trio to jump from their spots and get their duel disk due to their survival instincts. But they all deactivated their duel disks once they realized who it was.
"Naomi, what are you doing here at 6:00 am?" Yuki questioned, stretching her muscles after being woken up suddenly.
"Well, I wanted to request something from you, Yuki-san," Naomi asked, "I want to duel you."
"Why?" Yuki questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Because I want to get to know you better, Yuki-san. I want to know all of you better. I know I can never understand what happened to you all because I wasn't there when it happened, but let me prove myself worthy of being your comrade," Naomi answered, putting on her duel disk and activating the device.
Yuki closed her eyes, put her duel disk on, and activated the device. "Very well. I will test you to see if you're strong enough to become our comrades!" Yuki declared.
Both counterparts shouted in unison as they each drew five cards for their starting hand.
"Duel!"
Naomi vs Yuki; 4000 LP Each, H:5 Each
Turn 1
H:5
"I will go first!" Naomi announced, activating a card from her hand.
"I activate the Continuous Spell Card 'Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen' when I control no monsters. I can Special Summon a Fairy-Type Monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon Herald of Orange Light."
A small orange mechanical monster appeared, floating on the field.
Light/Level 2/Fairy/Tuner/Effect/ATK 300/DEF 500
"I summon Majestic Mech - Ohka" Naomi summoned a white and red mechanical-like dog with wings.
Light/Level 6/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 1400
"When this card is Normal Summoned without tributes, it is sent to the Graveyard during the End Phase," Naomi explained as she stretched her hand out.
"I tune my Level 2 Herald of Orange Light with my Level 6 Ohka! Dichromatic dragon with courageous eyes! Shine down in a pillar of light and illuminate the world's hope! Synchro Summon! Descend! Dragon with kind eyes, Odd-Eyes Light Dragon!"
Dark/Level 8/Dragon/Synchro/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 1500/P.S:7
Odd-Eyes Light Dragon appeared as it roared on Naomi's field, causing shockwaves to occur in the area.
"I set two cards and end my turn" Naomi finished her turn with a set card.
"So you're coming at me with Synchro Summon," Yuki said, drawing her card. Naomi prepared herself for her counterpart's next move.
Turn 2
H:5-6
"I summon Chocolate Magician Girl" Yuki summoned a tan-skinned female wearing blue magician clothes, wielding a wand.
Water/Level 4/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1000
"When I control a Magician Girl Monster, I can Special Summon the Tuner Monster, Cherry Magician Girl from my hand" Yuki summoned another female, but this time, she had fair skin and was wearing red magician-like clothing.
Fire/Level 3/Spellcaster/Tuner/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
"A Level 4 Monster and a Level 3 Tuner Monster" Naomi analyzed the field with narrowed eyes.
"I tune my Level 4 Chocolate Magician Girl to my Level 3 Cherry Magician Girl! Let the crimson red flower bloom beautifully in the night! Synchro Summon! Bloom proudly in the moonlight! Level 7! Black Rose Moonlight Dragon!" Yuki shouted Black Rose Moonlight Dragon roared at Odd-Eyes Light Dragon, who roared back at the flower-shaped dragon.
Light/Level 7/Dragon/Synchro/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 1800
"I activate my set card 'Cyclone' to destroy my other set card," Naomi shouted. Strong winds destroyed Naomi's other set card. The action made Yuki question her actions, but she continued with her turn.
"When Black Rose Moonlight Dragon is Special Summoned, Odd-Eyes Light Dragon returns to your hand!" Yuki informed that Black Rose started to be covered in red roses until a shower stopped the roses from hitting Odd-Eyes.
"I banish my Quick-Play Spell 'Golden Shower,' so monsters I control are unaffected by card effects you control! You cannot return Odd-Eyes to my hand" Naomi protected her Synchro Monster from being returned as Yuki activated a card from her hand.
"I activate the Continuous Spell Card 'Copy Xyz' from my hand. I can treat any monster I want as two materials for an Xyz Summon. So with my two Level 7 Black Rose, I will overlay!" Yuki said. Her monsters went into the portal.
"The ferocious legendary red-eyed beast! Turn into the strongest metal from the hottest pits of the world! Xyz Summon! Be reborn! Rank 7! Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon!"
A metal black red-eyed dragon whose scales were burning to the point it could melt itself.
Dark/Rank 7/Dragon/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2800/DEF 2400/OU:1
"I set a card! Battle, Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon attack Odd-Eyes Light Dragon!" Yuki commanded. Red-Eyes roared and then blasted red hot flames toward the different colored dragon. Odd-Eyes Light Dragon shot its blast to block the attack but saw it was overpowered and swiped its tail towards Naomi to protect her from the impact of its destruction.
Naomi:4000-300=3700 LP
Naomi saw the attack destroy the surrounding areas but kept her guard.
"With that, I end my turn" Yuki finished her turn, "if you want to prove to me that teaching you the other summons wasn't a mistake or how Fusion Summon is not awful. I'm not convinced at all."
"I want to connect with you, Yuki-san! I will show you that teaching me how to Xyz, Fusion, and Synchro Summon wasn't all for nothing!" Naomi declared, drawing her card.
Turn 3
H:0-1
"I activate the Spell Card 'Pot of Greed' to draw two cards" Naomi activated her drawn card, then, suddenly, a red blast shot at her.
Naomi:3700-500=3200 LP
"Why?!" Naomi muttered, questioning why did she take damage. Then she realized it must be due to Red-Eyes' effect.
"If you are currently thinking about why you took damage because of Red-Eyes' effect, then you're correct," Yuki confirmed when she saw the look in Naomi's eyes.
"When you activate a card effect or a card, you take 500 damage," Yuki explained. However, she didn't see Naomi falter when she heard her explain Red-Eyes' effect.
Naomi still drew her cards and took a card from her hand.
"I activate Aretha's effect from my hand. By banishing Ohka from my Graveyard, I can Special Summon her!" Naomi summoned. A blonde-haired elf appeared on the field. She wore a white dress with light-colored accessories and white sandals.
Light/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 1000
Naomi took 500 damage due to Red-Eyes' effect.
Naomi:3200-500=2700 LP
"When Aretha is Special Summoned, I can add a Level 4 or below Fairy-Type Monster from my Deck to my hand," Naomi winced when she took 500 damage again.
Naomi:2700-500=2200 LP
"When Marian is added to my hand other than by drawing her, I can Special Summon her!" Naomi said. She summoned another female monster, but this time Marian had aqua blue hair tied up in pigtails, wearing a strapless blue dress as the end resembled the head of a jellyfish, a blue spiral bracelet, and finally, aqua seafoam stockings.
Water/Level 4/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
Naomi:2200-500=1700 LP
"She took 2000 damage just to summon two monsters," Yuto noted, analyzing the situation.
"When Marian is Special Summoned, I can add a Spell or Trap Card from my Deck to my hand" Naomi targeted a card in her Deck and took 500 damage.
Naomi:1700-500=1200 LP
"I activate Sereia's effect from my hand. When I control a WATER Monster, I can Special Summon her," Naomi said.
Seraia was a long blue hair mermaid wearing an aqua blue mermaid dress with sea accessories across the dress.
Water/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2200/DEF 1000
Naomi:1200-500=700 LP
"I have to be careful if I activate another card or effect two more times. I will lose. However, I have this card in my hand," Naomi thought, activating her added card.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card 'Fairies Recovery' by tributing Aretha. I can gain LP equal to her ATK!" Naomi cried out. She was covered in a golden light and recovered most of her depleted LP.
Naomi:700+2000=2700 LP
"But you know you will take 500 damage," Yuki reminded, another blast shot towards Naomi knocking her LP down by 500 again.
Naomi:2700-500=2200 LP
"I activate Seria's effect! Now all monsters I control become a Level 4. So now I overlay my Level 4 Sereia and Marian!" Naomi yelled. Both monsters turned into a blue stream of water before going into the network.
Naomi took 500 damage again, but that didn't faze her in the slightest.
Naomi:2200-500=1700 LP
"Slumbering powers of sea and earth, weave the light of new life and come forth! Xyz Summon! Awaken! Rank 4! No.37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark!"
A white diamond cracked, transforming into a white hybrid between a shark, dragon, and spider.
Water/Rank 5/Sea Serpent/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2600/DEF 2100/OU:2
"She has a Number card just like Yuki," Shun commented. There was a hint of surprise in his tone, but his expression was still the same.
"How did you even get a Number Xyz Monster?" Yuki questioned.
"They came to me this morning when I wanted to understand you, Yuto, and Shun-san some more. I wanted to connect with you all. Then multiple cards appeared right before me to help me achieve my goal. I truly want to understand you all. I want to help you guys with your burden," Naomi confessed as her eyes contained sincerity in them.
"These number cards do not choose their user randomly, but by how strong their desire or will is. But whether your desire is good or bad, they will amplify it to possess the user. The only reason I'm not possessed is because of Thunder End and my birthmark" Yuki recalled what Thunder End Dragon told her when it came to the Number cards. "But a Number card chooses Naomi as its user. However, since she has a birthmark, she'll be fine from that card possessing her.
Yuki felt touched by how sincere Naomi's words were. The corner of her lips almost trembled, but she regained her composure.
"I activate his effect. By detaching an Overlay Unit, all monsters you control lose 1000 ATK!" Naomi activated her monster's effect but at the cost of losing 500 LP
Naomi:1700-500=1200 LP
Water webs were attached to the metal dragon, binding the dragon of potential to the ground, taking its power away, and making its ATK to 1800.
"Battle! Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark attack Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon!" Naomi commanded.
The hybrid shot webs towards the metal monster, destroying it by blasting webs at the bounded monster.
Yuki:4000-800=3200 LP
"I activate Aretha's effect when she is sent to the Graveyard. I can Special Summon Ohka from my Graveyard" Naomi summoned Ohka back to her field and then ended her turn.
Turn 4
H:2-3
"I set one card. Then I activate the Spell Card 'One for One' by sending a monster to my Graveyard. I can Special Summon 1 Level 1 Monster either from my Hand or Deck. I choose to Special Summon White Dragon Chick" Yuki summoned a small blue-eyes white dragon that appeared on the field.
Dragon/Level 1/Dragon/Effect/ATK 800/DEF 500
"Due to its effect. I tribute this card to Special Summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon from my Deck!" Yuki cried out. The small dragon transformed into a huge dragon roaring nearly, causing Naomi to be swept off her feet.
Light/Level 8/Dragon/Normal/ATK 3000/DEF 2500
"Due to Copy Xyz, Blue-Eyes is treated as two materials for an Xyz Summon!" Yuki reminded. Her monster turned into two before going into the network.
"2 Level 8 Monsters," Yuto muttered with narrowed eyes.
"Is her ace monster going to appear?" Shun questioned with the same expression on his face.
"Made from thunder itself! Crash down and strike from everything in your path that dares stands in your way! Xyz Summon! Rank 8! Thunder End Dragon!" Yuki shouted, and her birthmark and Naomi's birthmark started to glow in unison.
Light/Rank 8/Dragon/Xyz/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2500/OU:1
The dragon struck down in a lightning bolt and started to growl at Naomi. But to the other duelist, it was almost as if he was communicating with her. Naomi simply smiled and greeted the monster as her ace monster started to appear next to her faintly.
"My brother finally arrived. It's so disappointing that I'm not here to battle with him at this moment," Eternia commented with amusement in her voice.
"Now, Thunder End, let's show her your power! I activate his effect by detaching an Overlay Unit. He destroys all monsters on the field except for himself!" Yuki declared, her monster grinning widely before charging up and destroying one of his units with his claws. Then shot lightning everywhere, destroying every monster.
"I activate Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark's effect. When this card is destroyed, I can Special Summon another monster from my Graveyard. I choose to Special Summon Marian in Defense Position! Thanks to Marian I can add a Spell or Trap Card to my hand!" Naomi revived her mermaid-like monster as she added a card.
"Battle! Thunder End Dragon attack Marian!" Yuki shouted even though she knew Naomi wouldn't take any damage from the attack.
Thunder End Dragon shot multiple lightning strikes down at Marian, causing the girl to scream in pain as she disappeared.
"With that, I end my turn" Yuki concluded her turn with a sign which was noticed by her ace monster.
"What's wrong, Yuki?" Thunder End asked. He looked concerned about the look Yuki had on her face.
"It's nothing, Thunder End. This duel is already over," Yuki reassured with a solemn expression.
"Ah, I understand what's wrong with you. You don't want this duel to end because you're actually enjoying yourself," Thunder End said. Yuki froze at his words as she started to think. Was she enjoying this duel to the point she didn't want it to end?
She was snapped out of thought when Naomi declared her turn.
Turn 5
H:1-2
Naomi looked at her drawn card and smirked at what she had just drawn.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Holy Revival' when I control no monsters. I can Special Summon 2 Level 5 or lower Fairy-Type Monsters from my Graveyard. However, the monsters that are Special Summoned by this effect have their ATK and DEF changed to 0" Naomi activated her card. She chose to Special Summon Marian and Aretha. "Due to Marian and Aretha's effect, I am allowed to add a Spell or Trap Card and a Level 4 or below Fairy-Type Monster from my Deck to my hand."
Naomi looked at the Xyz residents with a sorrowful stare towards them. "Shun-san, Yuki-san, and Yuto, I want to let you all know I am not using Fusion Summon to hurt you, but I want to help the burden that has been placed on each of you," Naomi confessed. Her words confused the Xyz residents until Yuki's eyes widened in realization.
"Y-You!" Yuki muttered as Naomi played her card.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Angelic Fusion' I send Marian and Aretha to the Graveyard to Fusion Summon!" Naomi shouted. Her monsters swirled in a vortex.
"Maiden of the sea! Maiden of light! Combine your powers into a new kind of hope! Fusion Summon! Appear before us, the goddess of love! Aphrodite!"
From the colorful vortex, a beautiful woman with long pink hair and green eyes filled with warmth appeared on Naomi's field. She wore a white dress with pink ribbons tied into a rose under her chest. The V-neck of the dress was transparent as the top part was covered in frills. She had pink ribbons across her arms that stopped at her wrist. At the end of the ribbons were white roses on each ribbon. She had a flower crown covered in asters, azaleas, and lilacs. She had brown sandals on with white lilacs attached to her ankles.
Light/Level 8/Fairy/Fusion/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 1000/P.S:3
"You used Fusion...as it thought you are from Academia!" Shun growled with hatred in his eyes, seeing the recently summoned monster and Aphrodite shrunk by his gaze.
"I am not from Academia! I know what happened to the Xyz Dimension. They used Fusion to hurt innocent young people, the elderly, and even kids. Shun-san, I want you to know that I am not using Fusion to open your wounds but to heal them in the best way possible. I want to use Fusion Summon to understand and connect with everyone!" Naomi protested. Her eyes were filled with resolve.
"I will protect everyone, and I vow to bring Heartland to a place where you all can smile again!" Naomi continued as her words made Yuto and Yuki's eyes widen.
"Protecting everyone by using Fusion," Yuki muttered as she remembered what she told Izumi about using Fusion. She was going to scoff at Naomi's words about using the summon since she saw what happened to them. That she was opening their wounds, but now Yuki felt so much like a hypocrite that she wanted to laugh bitterly.
Unlike Academia, Naomi wants to use Fusion for a good cause. Yuto was shocked to hear that the dreaded Fusion Summon was being used to protect, connect, and understand them when it was Academia that inflicted wounds on them by using Fusion.
"Battle! Aphrodite can attack my opponent directly!" Naomi shouted.
Aphrodite blew a white storm that contained different colors. As the storm covered Yuki in its embrace, she didn't feel any malice intent, just warmth coming from the attack.
Yuki:3200-2000=1200 LP
"When Aphrodite inflicts damage to you by attacking you directly, I can take control of a monster you control," Naomi shouted. Aphrodite was about to sing a song until she was stopped, then suddenly disappeared as Naomi fell on one knee.
Naomi:1200-800=400 LP
"What just happened?" Naomi asked and squinted her eyes to see Yuki activate one of her set cards.
"Counter Trap Card 'Xyz Reflect,' to negate Aphrodite's effect that was going to control Thunder End Dragon. Due to the rest of this card's effect, she is destroyed, and you take 800 damage," Yuki explained, what occurred seconds ago.
Naomi clicked her tongue and continued with her turn. "Aphrodite's effect activates! When she is destroyed, I can banish her to Fusion Summon, another Fairy-Type Monster. Appear, Duclina, the Fairy of Autumn!" Naomi exclaimed as she summoned another monster to the field.
A tan-skinned woman with orange hair wearing an orange floral dress appeared with wings on her back that resembled autumn leaves with the color scheme of orange and red.
Fire/Level 8/Fairy/Fusion/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2000
"I banish Angelic Fusion to add a Fairy-Type Monster from my Graveyard to my hand. I chose to add Marian, and because of her effect, she is Special Summon. Due to Marian's effect, I can add a Spell or Trap Card from my Deck to my hand" Naomi summoned Marian to the field in Defense Position.
"I set two cards and end my turn" Naomi finished her turn with a pair of face-downs on her field.
Turn 6
H:0-1
"My turn! Draw," Yuki announced, drawing her card, then she pointed at her ace monster.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Overlay Regen' to give Thunder End Dragon an Overlay Unit, but it's not staying for long! I activate Thunder End Dragon's effect. By detaching his Overlay Unit, he destroys all monsters on the field! End of Lightning!" Yuki activated her monster's effect, and once again. Naomi's monster was destroyed.
"This duel is over," Shun muttered, still feeling rage after seeing two Fusion Monsters on the field.
"She still has set cards on the field," Yuto countered, analyzing Naomi's field.
"Battle! Thunder End Dragon attack!" Yuki shouted, and her ace monster started to charge up, covering his whole body with lightning sparks.
"I activate my Quick-Play Spell 'Rise Fairy' I can Special Summon a Fairy-Type Pendulum Monster from my Deck with their effects negated! I choose to Special Summon my ace monster, Pendulum of Fate - Eternia!" Naomi cried out, and Eternia appeared on the field wielding her spear.
Light/Level 8/Fairy/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2000/P.S:9
Suddenly both birthmarks started to shine in unison however, both girls didn't notice it due to their focus on the duel.
"Regardless, your monster is still going to be destroyed!" Yuki reminded. Thunder End Dragon charged toward Eternia, who struck back with her spear.
"I activate my Trap Card 'Light Salvation' I negate Eternia's destruction!" Naomi yelled.
"Even if you negate her destruction, you will take damage and loss!" Yuki added, confusing Naomi by her words.
"I activate my other set card Quick-Play Spell 'Double Projection' now Thunder End Dragon's ATK doubles to 6000!" Yuki revealed her set card. Thunder End Dragon destroyed Eternia's spear and blasted lightning sparks at her and Naomi, causing her LP to be depleted.
Naomi:400-3600=0 LP
The monsters disappeared as Naomi dropped to the floor, feeling all of her strength drained from her body.
"I lost," Naomi muttered, but she had a smile on her face. "How do you feel, Yuki-san?" Naomi asked, standing up as the black-haired girl just looked to the ground.
"Better than I did yesterday," Yuki answered.
"Well, I know your duel against your final opponent is later on in the afternoon, so can you accompany me until it's time for you to duel?" Naomi requested with a small smile.
"To where?" Yuki questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, you'll find out," Naomi answered, dragging her counterpart out of the warehouse and ignoring her counterpart's friends calling her name.
By the time they reached their destination, it was 10:00 am. They arrived at a Duel School called Unno Divination School. "Why are we here?" Yuki asked.
"Well, I heard from a little birdy that this is Yuya-san's duel against a girl named Mieru Hochun. So, if I bring you here, then maybe it could convince you that dueling is not made for fighting but to have fun," Naomi said, "I know what you've been through, but I want you to enjoy the fun dueling has to offer."
After Naomi's words, she and Yuki sat near the front, waiting for Yuya to arrive. It took until noon for Yuya to arrive at the school, but how he arrived caused Naomi to feel embarrassed and angry towards the male. "Yuya-san," Naomi whined, smacking her forehead, and heard Yuki chuckling next to her.
"He is an odd one," Yuki commented.
"He is something alright," Naomi agreed, slouching in the seat.
During the duel, the two counterparts watch the match play out in Mieru's favor, but when Mieru kept saying the words 'fateful person', which was hinted at Yuya, made Naomi irritated for some reason. But when it came to Yuya's turn again, Naomi saw Yuya fall. She almost called his name out of concern by holding it in to surprise him after the match. But it was just for a split second. She thought she saw an oddly shaped dragon covered in shadow as its green eyes shined.
"W-What was that?" Naomi asked quietly. Then moments later, they witnessed Yuya standing up on his feet and starting his turn as he showed his drawn card.
"He had a Fusion Spell Card," Yuki muttered. She felt Naomi's hand touch her shoulder, comforting her when she saw Yuya use the dreaded card.
Yuki just gave a small nod and continued to watch the duel. They saw Yuya Fusion Summoned Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and won the duel using the said monster in a dazzling way that almost blew Yuki off her feet.
Naomi stood up and told Yuki to wait in that spot for a minute so she could congratulate Yuya on his win.
"That was amazing Yuya-san!" Naomi smiled as she hugged Yuya before letting go.
"Thanks, Naomi," Yuya said. Naomi grabbed Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon and placed the monster in the boy's hand.
"You showed me what is beyond Pendulum Summon. So here's your card back," Naomi mentioned, but before Yuya could take the card, he held Naomi's hand, surprising her.
"Naomi, I wanted to tell you this for the past few days, but I couldn't find a good time to tell you because we've both been busy lately. I want you to know that I will always be there for you," Yuya continued. "When Yuzu told me that want to become stronger because you don't want to rely on us anymore. So we can rely on you. Honestly, it makes me sad because you don't want to rely on us anymore. But you know, you placing your trust in me gives me strength. Especially when I defeated the strong Ishijima, you were the first person to cheer for me even when you were scared to use your voice back then. And to this day, what you did still makes me happy."
Yuya had flush cheeks, and Naomi found herself having the same heated cheeks "what I am trying to say, I want you to depend on me, I-I mean everyone. In return, I will depend on you more, alright."
Naomi sheepishly nodded as she understood the message Yuya was trying to convey to her. She knew she was about to make the biggest mistake of not depending on her loved ones anymore. Therefore, she's decided she will depend on her friends and become stronger to understand them better. Her dueling is to connect with her opponent and their monsters. Thanks to the lessons and training she received in the past days to help her reach this conclusion.
Naomi looked back at Yuya only to find him on the floor with Mieru on top of him, cooing at him in affection. "Oh, my darling~ I knew you were my faithful person after all," Mieru said, rubbing her cheek against Yuya. Her action made Naomi's eyes go dull as a dark green aura enveloped her.
Naomi's dark aura was combined with Yuzu as the duelist held her signature fan. "Yuya-san~ why is Mieru calling you darling?" Naomi questioned with a sickly-sweet tone, but her eyes didn't exactly match her tone of voice.
"I-I have no idea," Yuya stammered. Mieru kept cooing at him, making Yuzu grit her teeth and her aura even larger.
"Prepare yourself, Yuya!" Yuzu growled, raising her fan. Yuya ran with an attached Mieru clinging to him. Naomi took out her notebook and threw it towards Yuya's head hard, nearly causing the boy to stumble over, but it wasn't until Yuzu slammed her fan against the notebook which eventually led to Yuya falling on the ground.
Everyone was surprised by the turn of events as Naomi, who was the kind and sweet one, just hurt Yuya with her notebook that looked like it didn't weigh a ton. But apparently, it does.
Still upset, Naomi grabbed her notebook, walked towards Yuki, grabbed her by her wrist, and left the Duel School.
In Maiami City_
For once, Yuki was walking behind Naomi, who still seemed like she was still in a bad mood and stopped for some odd reason. "How dare that brat say Yuya-san is her fateful person!" Naomi growled. Her tone of voice made Yuki get chills down her spine. Weird enough, she was feeling a sense of déjà vu.
"Naomi, how about we head over to our final duel? Okay," Yuki attempted to calm Naomi down, which surprisingly worked.
"Alright, Yuki-san," Naomi muttered, pouting.
Naomi became silent, which gave Yuki chills down her spine as it reminded the mixed duelist of when she was jealous of seeing Naomi get along with Yuto so well. She understood Naomi's jealousy towards Mieru when it came to Yuya, and the anger she felt when she saw Mieru being all affectionate would drive her to become enraged.
Hopefully, Yuki hoped what she witnessed didn't affect Naomi too badly.
Fortunately, they have arrived at their final destination, where Yuki will encounter the final opponent she needs to qualify for the Maiami Championships.
"This is our last duel school, Naomi" Yuki motioned the Fairy-type duelist to look up at the building right in front of them.
"Communication Duel School" Naomi observed the sign above her and Yuki.
"Who is your final opponent?" Naomi questioned. Yuki took out her duel disk, pressed the message she received from Reiji a couple of days ago, and scrolled down to the last name on the list. When she got to the final name, her eyes widened in surprise.
"Kaede...Mizuno?!" Yuki exclaimed. Her words made Naomi look at the list, and her eyes widened.
"I'm going to assume she is either her sister or cousin," Naomi guessed as they walked into the Duel School.
When they saw the inside, a junkyard and a factory were combined. The girls smelled oil and witnessed metal parts in different areas of the school. The counterparts witnessed a man with messy hair, wearing a dark jumpsuit with stains on his pants.
"Welcome to Communication Duel School. I'm Principal Yasui. What can I do for you two?" Yasui greeted.
"I'm looking for Kaede Mizuno. I'm her opponent," Yuki answered.
Yasui gave a grin before shouting for Kaede's name. Then a girl who seemed like she was a year younger than them walked toward the group and stood near the principal.
She had the same red hair Izumi had, but her eyes were a dark blue. She wore a red jumpsuit with black stains that seemed to resemble oil.
"I take it one of you must be Yuki Shimizu-san," Kaede said, looking at the similar girls. She noticed their face were similar to each other.
"Yes, I am Yuki Shimizu. You're my final Opponent, " Yuki announced. When she wins this last duel, she will be able to participate in the Championship to help with Reiji's plan.
"Then let's head over to the area and begin" Yasui lead the group to the large area. The area changed into a train station where all different kinds of trains lined up with tracks coming from each, forming some shape.
Both girls stand on each side of the station with determined eyes. "I can't lose this duel not until I finally defeat Nee-san and fulfill our promise. I will win this duel!" Kaede thought with determined eyes.
Yasui stands on one of the trains with a megaphone in his hands.
"Now, a duel has many directions. You may wonder what path you should take. You may worry that your path will be filled with despair or hope. But fear not, your heart will always lead you to where you want to go. After all, your heart is your guiding key," Yasui advised. With those words, he snapped his fingers as the Action Cards started to fly across the train station.
"DUEL!" Both female duelists shouted.
Yuki vs Kaede; 4000 LP Each, H:5 Each
"I will take the first turn," Kaede announced. Yuki nodded as she gave a small smile.
"That's fine with me."
Turn 1
H:5
"I summon Geargianchor" Kaede summoned a red submarine as its pilot was another small robot.
Earth/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 1800/DEF 500
"Now Geargiaccelerator's effect when I control a Geargia Monster, I can Special Summon this card from my hand in Defense Position!" Kaede summoned another cartoon-like machine monster to her field.
Earth/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 1400/DEF 800
"With my Level 4 Geargiaccelerator and Geargianchor, I will overlay!" Kaede shouted.
"Just like Izumi-san," Naomi noted with narrowed eyes.
"A new geargia machine born from evolution and create a new era! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4, Gear Gigant X!" Kaede chanted,
A green machine monster with silver gear attached to its back.
Earth/Rank 4/Machine/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2300/DEF 1500/OU:2
"I detach an Overlay Unit to add a Level 4 or lower Machine-type monster to my hand. I chose to add Geargiano Mk - II!" Kaede activated, briefly showing the added card and adding it to her hand.
"I set two cards face-down and end my turn" Kaede finished her turn.
"It's my turn! Draw!" Yuki declared, drawing her card.
Turn 2
H:5-6
"I summon Tin Goldfish," Yuki said. An orange metal fish appeared on her field.
Water/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 800/DEF 2000
"I activate Tin Goldfish's effect. I Special Summon Xyz Slidolphin" Yuki summoned a yellow dolphin with red lines.
Water/Level 4/Sea Serpent/Effect/ATK 1200/DEF 1800
"With my Level 4 Xyz Slidolphin and Tin Goldfish! The pure Maiden of the lady! Show your purity to our enemies and purify them! Xyz Summon! Xyz Summon! Rank 4! No.60: Pure Maiden!" Yuki chanted. Pure Maiden appeared on the field, wielding her katana.
Water/Rank 4/Aqua/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 2000/OU:2
"Battle! Pure Maiden's effect when she battles her ATK is double!" Yuki declared, going into her Battle Phase.
Pure Maiden's ATK doubled to 4000 as she slashed the mechanical robot in half, causing shockwaves, and Kaede took the damage.
Kaede:4000-1700=2300 LP
"I activate my Trap Card 'Time Machine' to bring back Gear Gigant X!" Kaede summoned her recently destroyed monster back to her field.
"Good counter. I set two cards and end my turn" Yuki finished her turn.
"Then it's my turn again!" Kaede shouted, increasing her hand by one.
H:2-3
"I summon Geargiano Mk - II. When Geargiano is summoned I can Special Summon a Geargia Monster from my Graveyard or hand in Defense Position! I choose to Special Summon Mk - III," Kaede said. Two monsters with different gears as bodies and toon hands and eyes appeared.
MK - II: Earth/Level 3/Machine/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 500
MK - III: Earth/Level 3/Machine/Effect/ATK 1000/DEF 1000
"Through Mk - III's effect, when this card is Special Summoned by the effect of a Geargia effect, I can Special Summon another Geargia Monster from hand or Graveyard. I Special Summon Geargiano."
Another gear-like monster appeared, but this time its gear was a silver color.
Earth/Level 3/Machine/Effect/ATK 500/DEF 1000
"Just like Mizuno, she swarms the field with monsters" Yuki noted the similarities between both Mizuno sisters.
"I overlay my Level 3 Geargiano, Mk - II, and Mk - II together! Geargia machine, form from your machine allies! Be reborn into a new era! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 3! Geargia Gigant XG!" Kaede shouted. Another robot appeared, but he had a cannon attached to its arm and a big gear that acted as a shield.
Earth/Rank 3/Machine/Xyz/Effect/ATK 2500/DEF 1300/OU:3
"I activate my set card 'Spin Turn' by changing Gear Gigant X into Defense Position. I can destroy your Pure Maiden!" Kaede stated. A crane was heading straight into Pure Maiden, who shielded herself with her weapon.
"I activate my Counter Trap Card 'Xyz Reflect' to negate Spin Turn's effect and destroy that card. You take 800 damage" Yuki protected her monster's destruction and inflicted 800 to Kaede's LP.
Kaede:2300-800=1500 LP
Kaede proceeded to attack despite knowing Pure Maiden's effect. "I activate Geargiagear Gigant XG's effect by detaching an Overlay Unit. I can negate all card effects you control! So now you can't activate Pure Maiden's effect when she battles!" Kaede shouted. The robot monster blasted bullets at Pure Maiden, causing her to groan in pain as she was now destroyed.
Yuki:4000-500=3500 LP
"With that, I end my turn" Kaede finished her turn, satisfied she was able to damage Yuki's LP even if it was a small amount.
Yuki looked at the screen and tapped at the Geargiagear Gigant XG's effect as she wondered what she could do to surpass that effect. Well, she can worry about that card later. She drew her card for her turn.
Turn 4
H:2-3
"I activate my Trap Card 'Xyz Reborn' to bring Pure Maiden back to my field, and this card becomes her Overlay Unit!" Yuki yelled. Pure Maiden arrived on the field to get revenge as she unsheathed her weapon.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Rank-Up Magic: Xyz Force' by using Pure Maiden as material. I can Special Summon an Xyz Monster that is 2 Ranks higher than her. I'll rebuild the Overlay Network!"
Pure Maiden transformed into a white diamond with the number 60 on her as she went into the portal.
"The frozen Maiden who seeks out justice! Freeze our enemies in the name of justice! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Rank 6! No.21: Frozen Lady Justice!" Yuki chanted. Frozen Lady Justice cracked from her form as everything around her started to freeze.
Water/Rank 6/Aqua/Xyz/Effect/ATK 500/DEF 500/OU:2
"Frozen Lady Justice gains 1000 ATK for each Overlay Unit attached to her, so she gains 2000 ATK," Yuki revealed. "However she'll be losing one since I detach an Overlay Unit to destroy all Defense Position monsters you control!" Frozen Lady Justice slashed her Overlay Unit and froze every Defense Position monster on the field as they shatter and turned to dust. Kaede only had Gigant XG on her field.
"Then I activate the rest of Xyz Force to Special Summon an Xyz Monster from my Graveyard, and this card becomes that monster's Overlay Unit. Revive Pure Maiden!" Yuki summoned her monster again. Pure Maiden narrowed her eyes at her master for using her as material when she wanted to fight against being summoned back to the Graveyard. Yuki apologized for her action.
"I activate Gigant X effect when it leaves the field! I can Special Summon a Level 3 or lower Geargia Monster that is in my Graveyard! Appear, Geargiano Mk - III!" Kaede summoned the toon gear-like monster back to her field in Defense Position.
"I activate Xyz Slidolphin's effect when an Xyz Monster is Special Summoned. This card becomes that monster Overlay Unit," Yuki stated. The same yellow dolphin turned into a blue ball and attached to Frozen Lady Justice, increasing her ATK to 2500.
"Battle! Frozen Lady Justice, attack Geargiano Mk - III!" Frozen Lady Justice simply blew towards the toon gear monster's direction, causing that monster to freeze and soon be destroyed.
"Now Pure Maiden attack!" Pure Maiden ran, ready to slice the machine in half until a blast stopped her.
"I activate Gigant XG's effect to negate all card effects you control so Pure Maiden's effect won't double her ATK!" Kaede stopped her monster from being destroyed as Yuki clicked her teeth and shouted for Pure Maiden to stop her attack, causing the monster to grumble in frustration.
"I set one card" Yuki finished her turn with a sigh.
Kaede looked at the situation while biting her lower lip. "As long she has Pure Maiden on her field, her ATK will double during the Battle Phase. Gigant XG has only one more Overlay Unit to negate her effects to prevent that. But if she attacks with Frozen Lady Justice, both her and my monster will be destroyed in battle. She can attack directly with her only monster and win the duel" Kaede analyzed the situation she's in right now. She started to breathe heavily and trembled in fear. Yuki looked at her with concerned eyes.
"She's having a panic attack?!" Naomi exclaimed. She didn't notice the footsteps behind her.
"I'm sorry, Nee-san. I couldn't keep our promise," Kaede thought, trembling.
"What are you doing, Kaede?" Izumi questioned, her arms crossing her chest. Kaede looked in her sister's direction. "It's your turn, correct? Stop delaying the duel and proceed with your turn," Izumi demanded.
"B-but I'll lose the duel. I couldn't keep our promise," Kaede answered.
"But did you lose? Don't you still have LP left? Then why are you worrying about something that hasn't even happened yet? Now Kaede, proceed with your turn!" Izumi said. To everyone, it seemed like her words were filled with malice, but that wasn't the case with Kaede.
"Nee-san... Alright, I'll keep fighting till the end," Kaede whispered, drawing her card.
Turn 5
H:0-1
"I summon a second copy of Geargiano Mk - II. Because of its effect, I can Special Summon Geargia Monster from my Graveyard. I choose to Special Summon Mk - III, and when Mk - III is Special Summoned due to a Geargia card effect. I can Special Summon a Geargia Monster from my hand or Graveyard, and I choose Geargiaccelerator" Kaede proceeded with her turn, then activated a card from her hand.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Iron Draw' when I control two Machine-Type Effect Monsters. I can draw two cards" Kaede drew her cards and nodded.
"I activate Infinitrack Tunneller's effect. By tributing Geargiaccelerator, I can Special Summon this card."
The race car started to turn to dust then a red machine with a spiked drill attached to it appeared on Kaede's field.
Earth/Level 5/Machine/Effect/ATK 2200/DEF 500
"When Geargiaccelerator is sent from the field to the Graveyard, I can add a Geargia Monster from my Graveyard to my hand," Kaede said, selecting a monster and adding it. "Now I tribute Mk - II, and Mk - III to Special Summon Infinitrack Trencher and Drag Shovel to my field in Defense Position!"
Drag Shovel:Earth/Level 5/Machine/Effect/ATK 1500/DEF 2100
Trencher:Earth/Level 5/Machine/Effect/ATK 500/DEF 2400
"With my Level 5 Infinitrack Trencher, Drag Shovel, and Tunneller. I will overlay! Machine rule over the industrial times! Grab your title and create a legacy! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 5, Digvorzhak, King of Heavy Industry!" Kaede chanted, and a gigantic machine showed up on Kaede's field.
Earth/Rank 5/Machine/Xyz/Effect/ATK 3200/DEF 2000/OU:3
"I detach an Overlay Unit to activate its effect, I send the top 3 cards from your Deck to the Graveyard, and if there are any monsters, I can destroy cards you control equal to the monsters that were sent by this effect," Kaede revealed, an orb was absorbed into Digvorzhak causing the machine to blast bombs towards Yuki as she saw her cards get sent: two monsters and a trap card.
"Since there were two monsters among the sent cards, I destroy both of your monsters!" Kaede yelled.
Yuki shouted, activating her card, "Continuous Trap Card 'Numbers Wall' now Numbers Monsters I control cannot be destroyed either by battle or card effects!"
"I banish Tunneller from my Graveyard to shuffle all 5 EARTH Monsters back to their respective places and draw two cards" Kaede drew two cards after her Deck shuffled the returned cards.
"Battle! Digvorzhak attacked Frozen Lady Justice! I activate Gigant XG's effect by detaching its last Overlay Unit. All card effects you control are negated!" Digvorzhak smashed its weapon against the female of justice, causing her to fly to the other side of the field as Yuki shouted her name in concern.
Yuki:3500-700=2800 LP
"Now Gigant XG attack Pure Maiden!" Gigant XG aimed its gear-like weapon at Pure Maiden, destroying the monster.
Yuki:2800-500=2300 LP
"I set a card and end my turn," Kaede finished with a smile, glad she stopped shaking due to her sister's words.
"Thank you, Nee-san. Truly thank you," Kaede thanked, while Izumi looked the other way as Naomi had a deadpanned expression on her face.
"You're not going to say anything back to her," Naomi whispered, confused when she didn't hear a reply but decided to continue watching the duel.
"This duel has taken an interesting turn. It would be rude of me not to repay the favor!" Yuki declared, drawing her card.
Turn 6
H:1-2
"Now, since a Number Monster I control was destroyed, Numbers Wall is also destroyed. Next, I activate my Spell Card 'Pot of Greed' to draw two more cards" Yuki drew her cards and activated one of them. "I then activate the Spell Card 'Monster Reborn' to Special Summon Pure Maiden back to my field however she isn't staying long because I activate the Quick-Play Spell 'Chaos Force' to Rank-Up Pure Maiden into a Chaos Number!" Her monster turned into her natural form and went into the network as it exploded.
"The pure white Maiden of the land! Let your darkened form take place and destroy our enemies with your appearance! Rank-Up Chaos Xyz Change! Rank 5! C No.60: Wretched Maiden!"
Wretched Maiden grabbed her rapier and created a cold wind in the area.
Water/Rank 5/Aqua/Xyz/Effect/ATK 4000/DEF 4000/OU:1
"Battle! Wretched Maiden attack! retched Maiden's effect doubles her ATK!" Yuki demanded, pointing at the gigantic monster. Wretched Maiden powered her ATK to 8000 as Kaede realized there was nothing she could do against the damage, but she didn't look shaken and kept a determined gaze at the attack.
Wretched Maiden slashed an ice storm towards Kaede, who was sent flying because of the impact but was soon caught in Izumi's arms.
Kaede:1500-4800= 0 LP
YUKI WINS!
Naomi arrived at the field as she stood next to Yuki. Both girls looked at the scene between both sisters and decided to give them some privacy.
They exited the Duel School as they noticed it was late afternoon. "I notice that some of the Duel School Principal compare dueling to life. But Yasui-san's words touch me the most," Naomi recalled, closing her eyes "may my heart be my guiding key."
"No matter if I'm stuck somewhere, I'll be sure to ask my heart to guide me the way" Naomi looked up at the sky, and Yuki found herself doing the same action as well.
"Must be nice asking your heart what you truly want. I used to live that way, but I can't anymore due to this war. Maybe when this is all over, I can start over," Yuki said. Her eyes were almost filled with tears when she felt nostalgia just by looking at the sky. It was the same sky. She looked with Yuto and her friends when they finished their lessons and just relaxed by lying on the grass.
"Those were the times when all of us were together," Yuki whispered before Naomi could place a comforting hand on Yuki's shoulder. The two girls felt a huge shockwave coming from a certain direction.
"Naomi, go back to your friends and then go home! I'll see you at the Maiami Championship!" Yuki ran in the direction of the shockwaves, leaving a confused Naomi at the same spot she left her. Naomi did what Yuki told her to do and headed back toward Unno Divination School. On the way, she bumped into Yuya.
"Yuya-san, what are you doing here?" Naomi asked.
"I was looking for you. After what happened with Mieru, I was worried about where you went, Naomi" Yuya confessed his words made the green-haired duelist feel touched by his words and actions.
"Thanks, Yuya-san, but I just finished my practice with my teacher, and I'm all set for the Championship," Naomi replied. She couldn't help but look back.
"What are you looking at?" Yuya asked.
"It's just I felt a shockwave a little while ago, and I hope no one got caught up in it" Naomi looked back at the source of the shockwave from earlier.
"I hope it's not the same person that created those claw marks," Yuya commented, causing Naomi to look at him.
"What do you mean by claw marks?" Naomi questioned.
"When I was heading towards my duel with Eita Kyuando. I took a shortcut into an alleyway and saw claw marks that seemed real. I happened to run into this duelist that uses a Raid Raptors card, and the next thing I knew, I was sent flying and lost consciousness soon after" Yuya recalled the events of that strange day, and Naomi was troubled when she just heard that Yuya encountered Shun. Since she and Yuki were always out training, she wondered what Shun and Yuto did to pass the time.
Naomi remembered that someone apparently attacked LDS teachers, and there were never seen again. "I hope that person wasn't Shun-san. But maybe it was him, and Yuki-san knew, so she ran to where that shockwave was. I hope both of them haven't gotten into any danger. They already have so much on their plate with the war that's been happening, and if they get caught up in something else, then..." Naomi thought, looking down.
Yuya looked at the worried girl and remembered his duel a while ago. "Oh yeah, did you watch my duel with Mieru?" Yuya asked.
"Yes, I was in the crowd and wanted to surprise you when you won your duel against her," Naomi said. She almost had a sour look on her face when Yuya mentioned Mieru's name, which caused her to become irritated. But right now, she held it in.
"Yeah, well, it's about what she said..." Yuya started.
"What did she say Yuya-san?" Naomi got curious about what Yuya had to tell her. Half of the duel she was worried about was Yuki enjoying watching Yuya's duel, so she didn't pay attention to what nonsense Mieru was talking about. Especially about the fated person nonsense.
"Naomi when I was dueling Mieru. She kept saying if I keep walking this path, what awaits me is a dark future. That my path to a pro duelist will crumble, and my fate will only lead to a path of destruction," Yuya said.
"Naomi, if someone told you that, will you still move forward knowing what awaits you is just failure and destruction?" Yuya asked with a serious look on his face.
"I would still move forward regardless if someone told me that. However, I don't know if it will come true or not unless I find out for myself," Naomi answered, walking away, leaving the duelist confused.
"Why?" Yuya asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well, life isn't all determined for us. We don't know what will happen from here on out. That's why we must move forward to find out," Naomi smiled softly. The sun started to set in the distance, and Naomi looked at the setting sun.
"We don't know what tomorrow has in store for us. We don't know if it's a good one filled with hope or a horrible one filled with despair. We won't find out unless we keep moving forward. If we run away, we can't go back to the past and stay in the present, so the only choice is to move toward a bright future. At least that's what I believe."
Yuya looked at the girl in amazement, and an older figure with long purple hair replaced Naomi's figure. Yuya didn't know why, but he felt a single teardrop run down his cheek. "And if you still feel hesitant about that decision ever again. Just remember my words, Yuya-san," Naomi said, snapping Yuya out of his daze. The young boy wiped his eyes.
"Don't worry. I will, Naomi," Yuya promised, causing Naomi to smile gently.
Back to where Yuki is_
Yuki ran into an alleyway, and she was in the street. She saw Shun with three unconscious and injured people on the ground; two boys and one girl.
"Shun-kun, what the hell are you doing!?" Yuki exclaimed.
"Isn't it obvious I'm trying to lure in Reiji Akaba with live bait, so I can save Ruri from Academia?" Shun answered. Yuki nearly gritted her teeth and clenched her fist.
"So by carding LDS duelists to get to Reiji Akaba. Do you honestly believe this is the right way to save Ruri-chan?! Stop screwing around, Shun-kun!" Yuki roared.
"You are the one screwing around! Teaching someone who shouldn't be involved in our affairs how to Xyz Summon, and you even taught her how to use Fusion! Our enemy's summoning method!" Shun shouted back at the mixed Deck duelist.
"I trust her, Shun-kun! I believe she won't use Fusion to hurt people like what Academia did to us! But to use Fusion to understand them better!" Yuki protested. "I trust her wholeheartedly, so why can't you trust me?! Is it because of what happened with Ruri-chan that you don't trust me anymore!"
"You know that's not why-!" Shun shouted before cutting himself off as he and Yuki turned around when they heard footsteps approaching them.
"Well, look what we have here," a familiar voice said. He walked through a row of people with the same colored outfit and an LDS badge attached to their collars. "Two residents of the Xyz Dimension. Yuki Shimizu and Shun Kurosaki. My name is Reiji Akaba. It's nice to meet the one who has been carding my staff," Reiji stated, pushing his glass up.
Shun just smirked and pointed his activated duel disk at Reiji. "Now I finally got to my target, and now let's duel Reiji Akaba!" Shun yelled.
"Alright, but let's first establish some terms. If I win, you will also join the group I'm forming to fight Academia. However, if I do lose, you can do what you have to do to save this Ruri person" Reiji told his conditions to Shun, who accepted them.
"That's fine by me! I'll defeat you and bring you to Leo Akaba to free my sister!" Shun declared, getting into position. Reiji activated his duel disk and got ready as well.
"DUEL!" Both males shouted.
Oc Cards
Naomi:
•Golden Shower_Quick-Play Spell
Fairy-Type Monsters are unaffected by card effects your Opponent controls. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; for monsters, you control to be unaffected by card effects and can't be targeted by card effects.
•Rise Fairy_Spell
You can Special Summon a Fairy-Type Pendulum Monster from your Deck with its effects negated.
•Holy Revival_Spell
When you control no monsters, you can Special Summon 2 Level 5 or below Fairy-Type Monsters from your Graveyard with their ATK and DEF changed to 0.
•Angelic Fusion_Spell
Fusion Summon 1 Fairy-Type Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using Monsters from your Hand or Field as Fusion Materials. You can banish this card from your Graveyard to target 1 Fairy-Type Monster in your Graveyard; add it to your hand.
•Duclina, The Fairy of Autumn
Fire/Level 8/Fairy/Fusion/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2000
'Pendulum of Fate-Eternia' + 1 Fairy-Type Monster
Once per turn: you can destroy all Spell/Trap cards your Opponent controls. Also in addition, Once Per Turn; You can Special Summon 1 Level 5 or higher Monster from your Deck, ignoring that monster summoning conditions.
•Aphrodite, the Love Goddess
Light/Level 8/Fairy/Fusion/Pendulum/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 1000/P.S:3
Pendulum Effect:
When a Monster you control destroys a Monster your Opponent controls by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, Special Summon that monster to your side of the field.
Card Text:
2 Level 5 or lower Fairy-Type Monsters
Must be Fusion Summoned. This card can attack your Opponent directly. When this card inflicts Battle Damage to your Opponent you can take control of a one Face-Up Monster your Opponent controls until the End Phase. When this card is destroyed by battle with an Opponent's attacking monster or leave the field by your Opponent card effect , you can banish this card from your Extra Deck to Special Summon a Fairy-Type Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck. (This summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)
•Marian
Water/Level 4/Fairy/Effect/ATK 1600/DEF 1200
If this card is added to your hand except by drawing it you can Special Summon this card from your hand. When this card is Special Summon: You can target a Spell/Trap Card in your Deck and if you do, add it to your hand.
•Aretha
Light/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2000/DEF 1000
You can Special Summon this card from your hand by banishing a Fairy-Type Monster in your Graveyard. When this card is Special Summoned: You can add a Level 4 or lower Fairy-Type Monster from your Deck to your hand. When this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon the monster that was banished by this effect.
•Sereia
Water/Level 5/Fairy/Effect/ATK 2200/DEF 1000
If you control a Water-Type Monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). When you do: declare a Level from 3 to 5; the of all Monsters you currently control become the declared Level. This card name becomes a specific Xyz Material that you would need for an Xyz Summon.
Yuki:
•Copy Xyz_Continuous Spell
Any Monster you control that will be used for an Xyz Summon is treated as Two Monsters as long this card is on your field.
•Rank-Up Magic: Xyz Force_Spell
Target 1 Xyz Monster you control; Special Summoned From your Extra Deck 1, monster with the same Type and Attribute as that monster you control but 2 Ranks Higher by using it as Xyz Material. (This Special Summon is treated as an Xyz Summon.) When the Xyz Summoned Monster is Special Summoned you can Special Summon an Xyz Monster from your GY and if you do attach this card to it as Xyz Material.
Author's Note: Here is Chapter 18. There will be a part 2 that will feature Shun versus Reiji that we never saw in the Anime. And then Yuya vs Gongenzaka took place during the anime around episodes 25-26.