"My turn, no?" Marco asked. "mm, you did well, Miss Lockehart. I expected no less from you. The British…rather good duelists…but they will never out think an Italian." He said with a smirk. "I will set this card, I summon my Zolga…and then activate the spell card Harmony of the Planets!" The spell card flipped onto Marco's side of the field, the image of the planets of the solar system circling the sun.
"By performing that spell, I allow me to upgrade my Skilled Dark Magician into a Dark Magician!" Hayden called out as his Spell Absorption spell flashed. "And the Spell Absorption spell still hovers on the field, increasing my health by another 500 points." On Hayden's side of the field, the Skilled Dark Magician glowed, before shifting into the purple robed mage, most famous of magicians. The Dark Magician stood tall and rigid, ready for battle. (Hayden-5000)
"Now, if you are done with your little magician, I will now use my spell. It allows me and one player of my choosing to pick up 5 cards from our decks. For every card we keep, we loss 500 life points. But for every one we send to the graveyard, we gain 500. I shall select…my Vera."
"Oh Marco! Gifts for your princess?" Vera and Marco both picked up the top cards from their decks. "Mmm…very nice…you are too good to me Marco. Yes, I will keep three cards." Vera smirked as she held up one monster. "And since you were so nice, I can summon this little cutie right away: Watapon!" On Vera's side of the field, the little fuzz ball appeared, blinking its eyes.
Marco nodded. "Very good. Me, I believe I am not so bullish. I will send these 4 cards to the graveyard, increasing my lifepoints by 1500." (Marco-3800, Vera-3500)
"Is that all?" Hayden asked.
"For now. Next turn I will show you more."
Hayden shook his head. "If you have a next turn. Because, it is my draw, and the game can change in an instant now." Hayden looked at his new card. "Like now. I will be adding a new member to my party: Magician's Valkyria!" There was a flash of light, and beside the Dark Magician now stood the armored magician, a warriorized version of the Dark Magician Girl. "My Valkyria protects her fellow spellcasters with a spell enchantment, designed to cloak them and keep them safe from battle. Sadly, the same is not for you, lad. Dark Magician, I select you to attack opponent Zolga! Use your Dark Magic Attack!"
"Reveal trap: Draining Shield!" Marco called out, the Dark Magician's magic freezing as it struck the shield Marco now wore on his arm. The dark spell began to flicker before becoming a golden flame that enveloped him. "This card will negate your Dark Magician's attack, and increase my own lifepoints." (Marco- 6300)
"A perfect trap." Alexander said. "He knew that Hayden would attack with the Dark Magician at some point, so he brought it out himself and arranged to make use of it's attack…just like Cassandra did with Kelbek. He made use of his turn to bring his lp back up and block a powerful attack. Watch carefully, Dhmitri…you'll learn much from these four and how they duel."
"I may not be able to attack your Zolga…but I can take out the lass' fairy. Valkyria, target and attack the Watapon with your Scepter Blast!" The little ball like fairy fell apart like a dust bunny, floating off in the wind. "And that will be the end of my turn. Your turn, lassie."
"Marco, they broke your gift. Such a mean man." Vera stuck out her tongue. "First I must discard these two cards to my graveyard, so I will be able to draw this turn. The pain of having some many gifts is knowing what you must give up some. But, that only leaves room for more." Vera nodded. "Such as this. I activate Sanctuary in the Sky!" The dueling arena shook as the spell card activated, the walls seeming to rip away to reveal endless blue sky. The field became that of stone, and around them rose the hollowed walls of the heavenly stronghold. "Next, I will summon the Agent of Wisdom –Mercury to the field." As the card glowed, quick fluttery music began to play all around the duelists. It reminded all those that heard it of spring, when the birds began their songs and life sprang forth. Beside Vera, the teal colored angel appeared, clutching his book to his chest. The music grew louder as Vera selected a card from her hand. "But my Agent will not be here for long. For you see, I will sacrifice him to bring forth another fairy with this: Monster Gate!"
The music began to swell as the portal appeared, Mercury dissolving as to power it. But as it did so, golden light poured from the gateway, and the music changed once more. Soft, haunting music began to play, slow and beautiful. From the gate emerged a golden winged angel, her blonde hair falling past her shoulders as she landed beside Vera. As she did so, Hayden's Spell Absorption card flashed twice, increasing his lp to 6000.
"Behold, the grace that is the Agent of Creation – Venus." Vera said with a smile. "And now, behold her power! I will first set this card, then activate her effect. By sacrificing 1500 of my lifepoints, I can bring forth three Mystical Shine Balls." Vera let out a scream as the energy was ripped from her body, Venus reforming them into the balls of light that hovered around them. (Vera-2000)
Cassandra was next, and with her draw came a smile. "A lot of lp for some weak little monsters. Don't think it's necessary to worry about them just yet…so I will summon my Drillago back to the field!" As the monster reappeared, Cassandra placed a spell card onto the field, increasing Hayden's lp to 6500. On her side of the field, a large red '7' flashed. "And I'll use this, me 7 Completed card, that will allow me to increase my Drillago's attack too 2300! Drillago, attack Marco!"
Marco glared, bracing himself for the attack. But instead of striking his monster, the monster dug into the earth. But before he could question its actions, the monster reappeared behind him, attacking violently with its drills.
"did I forget to mention Drillago's effect? When you only have 1600 or 'igher attack monsters, it can attack ya directly."
"An…interesting effect." Marco grumbled, drawing his next card. "I will set one card, then I shall have my Zolga attack the Magician's Valkyria!" The purple robed angle let out a screech, flying right at the Valkyria. Hayden grunted as his monster shattered, leaving the Dark Magician by himself. (Hayden-6400)
Hayden looked down at his graveyard as he drew. "As my Dark Magician battles, he has gained experience. And now, with this experience, I can upgrade him to his final form. Behold, my Dark Magician becomes the Dark Eradicator Warlock!" The Dark Magician glowed black before shifting, his robes becoming more grander, his armor more pristine, his staff more awe inspiring. Dark energy glowed from him as he stood next to Hayden. "And next, I will perform the spell Premature Burial, reviving my Magician's Valkyria." The ground broke apart as Valkyria burst back onto the field of play. "Normally, I would be forced to sacrifice part of my own life in order to use this card. But thanks to my Spell Absorption, it will only cost me 300 health points. And now, my newly upgraded Magician, I choose you to attack the Venus!" (Hayden-6100)
Vera watched on as the warlock charged right at her agent. Right as the spellcaster' wand lashed out, a Mystical Shine Ball flung itself in the way, taking the hit and protecting it's creator.
"What?" Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
"Allow me to present my trap: Guardians of Life. This trap forces my opponents to attack the weakest monsters on my side of the field first. That means my Venus is protected as long as Shine Ball exist."
Hayden smirked. "Which won't be for long. You see, while you have introduced new game rules, you haven't noticed where we now stand." Holding out his hands, he looked about the hologram walls of the Sanctuary in the Sky. Around them, the ground turned to ice, slowly rising up into the air, a spellcaster's circle appearing below them. "Behold lass, the Magician's Circle! This card allows both of us to select one spellcaster with 2000 attack or less from our decks and add them to our team. And I select to add the Dark Magician Girl!" The circle shattered as the beautiful blonde haired magician appeared, hearts flying all about her as she took her place next to her teammates. "And because her master is in the graveyard, this lass gets an extra 300 points!"
"How did Hayden manage to get such a rare card?" Alexander asked, startled. "I have only heard of 1 Dark Magician Girl in existence, and she's in Yugi Moto's deck!"
Hayden turned to look up at the professor. "You lads seem to forget that I didn't start duelin' when I came to this academy…I've been duelin' for quite some time. A prodigy in Scotland, so they say. I won the Scottish Nationals, and my prize was any card of my choosin', reprinted by I2. And I chose this: The Dark Magician Girl!" Hayden turned back to the duel. "Now lass, let's take card of those other Shine balls! Dark Magician Girl, Magician's Valkyria…I select both of you to attack the Mystical Shine Balls." With two twin blasts of magic, the soul balls shattered. It was only by Vera's Sanctuary in the Sky that protected her lifepoints.
As Hayden's turn ended, Vera could help but laugh as she drew her next card. "Perhaps you are right, Marco…the gods can be good. I will first summon Hysteric Fairy to the field!" The bookish angel flew down from one of the high towers of the Sanctuary, standing near Venus, head bowed. "And now, I will sacrifice my Venus, allowing me to bring forth a much more powerful version of my agent. For you see, Signor McGregor, when an angel does well, they are rewarded, elevated to a new standing. Such as it will be with my Venus!"
As she spoke, the Agent of Creation let out a startled cry as light blasted down from the heavens, radiating her with its holy power. Her body glowed hot as her wings spread, a second then third pair splitting off. As the light died, there stood the new Venus. Clothed in a golden dress, a grand crown around her head and gantlets of gold and diamonds. Opening her eyelids, the now elevated angel's face was bathed in the silver light that poured from her eyes.
"behold, the Archlord Venus – Goddess of Life!" Venus exclaimed. (Angel/Level 7/Light/Attack: 2400/ Def: 0)
"Amazing…" Bastion said. "She knew must have known that she would draw that card soon, so she sacrificed most of her lifepoints to protect her Venus."
"Yes…now lets see if it's worth it." Zane said.
Vera, as if hearing the comment, held out her hand. "And now, I will use Venus' special ability: Call to Life!" Venus opened her mouth, issuing a haunting song. The Sanctuary shuddered, and from one corner came Kelbek, flying in fast. "This effect allows me once per turn to special summon one fairy from my deck to the field."
"Smart." Arliss said. "Kelbek is a bouncer. With the Guardian of Life card, Cassandra and Hayden must destroy it first before they can get the Hysteric, and then Venus. The girl's managin' to make quite a wall for herself."
Nessa frowned. "That's nice…you want to invite her to be a rare hunter too? No? Then begin rooting for your daughter."
"I will root when she makes a good move. It is worthless to offer my little girl anything but the truth. Besides…I am not one for soft words."
The Queen of the Rare Hunters rolled her eyes. "Tell me something I don't know."
Vera held out her hand towards her Hysteric Fairy. "My angel, attack the Valkyria!" The female fairy nodded, launching into the air and striking the machine, shattering the armored mage. "And now, my Venus, attack and destroy the Drillago!" The Archlord nodded, holding out her hands to summon several mini-shine balls, firing them out and shattering the machine monster. "And I end my turn." (Hayden-5900, Cassandra-3900)
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Samantha Ciro was surprised to find that Banner had led her back to headquarters: The Abandoned Dorm. Apparently, his talk to Arliss and the crew had been means to getting rid of them for a few hours while he dealt with Jaden Yuki himself.
There was no time to seek out Arliss. No, she would have to wait, and dish out his vengeance herself. Holding the small, almost wand-like object in her hand, Samantha readied herself for the moment when Banner's guard was down. Should he win the keys, she would need to kill him quick and hurry below the academy, securing the Sacred Beasts.
Should he loss, then a new plan would need to be made.
For now, she would wait.
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Cassandra's turn arrived, and the young woman closed her eyes, remembering the lessons her father had taught her. Time ain't decided. There be infinite possibilities, infinite roads one can travel. By jus' focusing your mind, you can influence the path ya take. Slowly placing her hand on her deck, Cassandra drew. I need jus' one card…and I jus' drew it!
"Did you feel that?" Arliss asked, glancing over at his fiancé.
"How could I not?" Nessa asked. "The entire room is filled with dark magic…our little girl is learning quickly." Arliss couldn't help but nod. "I think your going to owe her some cheers in a moment."
"For me first move, I'll set one monster in defense mode. Next, I'll activate Tribute to the Doomed, which'll 'llow me to destroy one monster on either of yours field. And I select Kelbek!" As she spoke, bandages burst from the ground, ensnarling the robo angel and dragging it into the ground. "All for the cost of one card from my hand."
"A risky move." Bastion said, shaking his head. "Candace is being foolish. She only has one card in her hand, and only a defense monster? With the way Vera has been playing, she is forcing Hayden to defend her when he should be worrying about the duel."
Cassandra held up the final card she had in her hand. "and now, I will use Premature Burial, to resurrect one monster from my graveyard. And I choose Barrel Dragon!" The ground broke apart, allowing the monstrous dark dragon to emerge onto the field, its three laser cannons all churning. And with the Spell Absorption card still in effect, Hayden gained 1000 lifepoints. (Hayden-6900, Cassandra-3100)
"You were saying?" Zane asked simply. Bastion crossed his arms, obviously annoyed at being proven wrong. "She was very clever. Using the disadvantage of discarding to get rid of the one monster she couldn't play, then bring it out with another card completely. And with those two, she was able to aid Hayden. If the Dark Eradicator Warlock's effect worked on any normal spell card played, and not just those of Hayden or his opponents, it would have been a perfect play. It seems your cousin deserves more credit then you give her."
Bastion didn't respond.
"And now I will activate Barrel Dragon's effect. I get to spin all three of my dragon's chambers. If at least two come up with ammo, I can destroy one monster on the field. Barrel Dragon, spin your chambers!" The gang watched as all three barrels began to spin. "A hit!" Cassandra called out as one stopped.
"A miss." Marco said as the second came up empty.
"….and bullet makes two!" Cassandra exclaimed as the main cannon landed full. "Barrel Dragon, destroy the Hysteric Fairy! And then, attack Venus dead one! Rapid Fire combo!" The dragon let out a snarl, launching several strikes, Vera shielded herself as the blasts hit dead on, shattering her Hysteric Fairy…
…and Marco Zolga.
"WHAT?" Cassandra and Hayden exclaimed.
"Tag duel." Marco explained. "That means all the spell card that target the entire field target all of us. Which means that Vera's trap, Guardian of Life, works with my monsters as well as hers. So my Zolga was sent to protect the Archlord Venus, allowing her to live another day." The Italian duelist shrugged. "And a pity…with Sanctuary in the Sky, you get no damage…pity." Marco's eyes flashed as he tapped his duel disk. "But do not worry…your attack was not in vain." As his trap card flipped, revealing the image of a barren field with two brothers standing together, he shook his head. "I am sorry…my English…it is not so good. I meant to say…worry, for your attack was in vain. I activate trap card: The Rise of Rome! This card lets me select one monster and one spell card from my deck and add them to my hand, as long as copies of those cards aren't already in my hand."
"Just when it seems like one of them has the lead, some else plays a new card and changes the entire flow of the game." Dhmitri said.
Alexander nodded. "All of them are near the same skill level. As such, the duel isn't about winning…it's about surviving. The duelist that can use all their skills to live the longest will win. I wouldn't be surprised if a few of them deck out before they manage to knock them out."
"Is there anyone for them to break free and make a run for the win?"
"Perhaps…but they will need their partner's help." Alex replied, turning back to the duel at hand.
"And now, it is time for me to use the spell card I selected. Activate Heavy Storm, destroying all the spell and trap cards on the field!"
As Marco spoke, a great wind ripped through the dueling arena, pushing each duelist back. Hayden's Spell Absorption shattered. Cassandra's Barrel Dragon broke apart, the Premature Burial card sent to the graveyard. Even the Sanctuary in the Sky could not withstand the gale, breaking apart along with Vera's Guardian of Life trap card. But the Dark Eradicator Warlock struck back, Hayden using his magician's special ability to deal 1000 points of damage right into Marco. The Italian Duelist grunted, clutching his chest as the blast burned his sternum. (Marco-5300)
"And now, I will summon the monster I chose from my deck…great god Pluto, I humbly call upon you…aid me now. Come forth, Agent of Renewal – Pluto!"
Deep, dreary music began to play as above them, the night sky appeared, the planet Pluto enlarging bigger and bigger until it hovered above them. And from the planet, there came the Agent. He was pale white, a sickly white, with glowing red eyes and long black hair. He wore a long, golden robe, his wings pitch black. Upon the agent's head sat a twisted crown, the metal warped and wrapped so that it is hard to tell what the crown had once resembled. In his hands he held a scythe with a black staff and white blade, cold and gleaming. He stood, his body strong, despite what one would think the angel of death should look like, with large muscles. (Angel/Level 4/Attack: 1300/ Def: 1200)
"Now that…is interestin'." Arliss whispered, looking down at the angel in surprise. "I've never heard of these cards before."
"What?" Nessa hissed.
"The Archlord Venus, Harmony of the Planets, Guardian of Life, Rise of Rome, Pluto…Nessa, I've never heard of these cards. And if I haven't…"
"Neither has Cassandra." Nessa said. "Any advantage she might have had…"
"…is gone, without knowing what she is facing."
Marco looked upon his agent and smiled. "Thank, Lord Pluto. Before I continue, it is only wise to honor such an agent. And so, I will activate m own Sanctuary in the Sky!" Once more, the arena changed into the Sanctuary, the duelists and audience transported within the stronghold's walls. "And now that the Sanctuary surrounds us once more, I may call upon one fairy from my graveyard and bring it forth to the field. And the fairy I choose is the Agent of Judgment – Saturn!"
The music around them changed once more, taking as low, pondering sound. The sound of something large and lumbering, of steady growing. As it played, the planet Saturn joined Pluto above the arena, from its rings coming the royal purple-winged angel. Garbed in white and violet, with touches of gold upon his breast and head, the great agent landed beside Pluto and beheld the scene before him.
"Wait just a moment!" Bastion exclaimed. "He never played that card! Pluto was the first agent he brought out!"
"It was, Signor." Marco said. "But it was still in my graveyard…"
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"I will set this card, I summon my Zolga…and then activate the spell card Harmony of the Planets! It allows me and one player of my choosing to pick up 5 cards from our decks. For every card we keep, we loss 500 life points. But for every one we send to the graveyard, we gain 500. I will send these 4 cards to the graveyard, increasing my lifepoints by 1500."
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"He thought this ahead." Zane said to himself. "He knew that he would be able to bring back his agent, so he was willing to send it to the graveyard. He understood his deck and was willing to trust it. These Shadow Rider is better then his companions."
"Yes…I wonder if Candace will be able to stand up to him."
"If she isn't, Hayden seems to be holding his own. He has the strongest monster on the field, and the most lifepoints."
Bastion shook his head. "Hayden is merely lucky. There is no skill, just a few good draws."
"I wouldn't be so quick to judge, Bastion. You have shown quickly that you can not spot skill."
Marco looked upon his agents. "Now, I believe the field has become a bit crowded. Lord Saturn, please clear a bit of space. Ring of Judgment!" Saturn nodded, holding out his hands. From the planet above him, a great ice ring lowered, ensnaring the Dark Magician Girl. The female magician let out a cry as the ring squeezed, shattering her to bits. "And so another of your monsters dies." Marco said with a smirk. "I will set this card, and end my turn." (Hayden-6800)
Drawing his next card, Hayden selected two from his hand and placed them on the field. "First, I must build my team back up. I will choose to add Blast Magician to the team. But…he will not be a part of it for long. You see, while exploring this Sanctuary, I have discovered a portal to another world: The Monster Gate. It allows me to send my Blast magician into it, and he will transform into a greater magician. Blast Magician, into the Gate!"
Leaping into the circle, the Magician flashed, the vortex spinning rapidly. After a moment, it stopped completely, firing out a greenish black Magician, holding a razor sharp staff.
"I now add the Chaos Command Magician to my team. And with two all-powerful Magicians, your monsters won't last long in this battle! But before I begin, I use my Eradicator's ability once more. With the discovering of the Monster Gate, he can steal part of its power, and create a mystical blast…and send it right into Vera! Attack!"
"AAAA!" Vera screamed, flying back as the blast struck her dead on. Marco made a move to help her, but a warning alarm reminded him that leaving would cause him to forfeit. (Vera-1000)
"You will pay for that, Signor." Marco warned. "I will see to that shortly."
"No, it will be Vera that pays…because it's game over for her, lad. Chaos Magician, attack Venus. And Dark Eradicator, finish off the last of her lifepoints!" The two mages nodded, leaping towards the Archlord, calling upon their most fierce attacks.
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"James…what is the meaning…"
"Did I stutter, boy?" James shouted, pointing the gun right in Shepard's face. "I want that damn file, now!"
"Not before…"
James fired off a shot, just grazing Shepard's ear. "I will not ask again!" He screamed, waving the gun around like a madman. "I want Alexander Milo's file, now! If you don't give it to me now, I swear I will blow your brains out, old man!" James leaned in, his eyes frenzied. "THE FILE!"
"Yes…yes…" Shepard stammered, moving over to his computer and typing in a few commands. "It will take me a few minutes to get them, ok?"
"You have five minutes…" James snarled.
Shepard gulped, realizing that James was quite serious. And that meant that if he didn't do something quick, James would kill him. And then the mad professor would do whatever he needed to do to get Alex's file. His fingers flying, Shepard quickly began to type in the codes that he needed.
"What are you doing?" James asked, coming around the desk to watch him.
"I n-need to put in my password to access the KaibaCorp files. There are several…I can do it quicker if you…"
"Hurry up." James said, stalking over to the door and making sure it was locked. He didn't want any intruders bursting in. Once he was sure it was locked tight, he looked back at Shepard. "I mean it…"
"Why are you doing this?" Shepard asked. "Why do you want Alex Milo's file?"
James frowned. "Alexander Milo isn't who he says he is…and I need proof."
"He…he isn't…James…"
"I didn't ask for your opinion, Shepard. Just type." James paced the room. "Once I have the proof, I can kill that bastard." Shepard's eyes widened. "All I need is the proof…he won't ruin everything…I won't let him ruin my work…our work…"
Chancellor Shepard tuned him out, continuing to type out the commands. Only now, he had opened a second window. Typing in the number, he quickly hit send.
'Get the message, Alexander…' Shepard prayed. His life did not matter…never again would he risk another to save himself. He didn't care if he died…if Alexander Milo could escape James' wrath, then Shepard could die in peace.
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"This is it!" Dhmitri exclaimed. "Game over!"
"She's a goner!" Bastion shouted.
"ACTIVATE TRAP: THE GLORY OF ROME!"
The Sanctuary in the Sky rumbled as its walls shifted and moved about, reforming quickly so that all the buildings became a great wall that encircled all within. The audience was now seated in stands, Cassandra behind a wall. Hayden looked upon, finding himself alone in the coliseum.
"I told you…" Hayden turned to see an emperor, back to him, standing in his royal booth. "…no one attacks my Vera." The Emperor turned, revealing himself to be Marco. "My Glory of Rome card can only be activated if I already used the Rise of Rome Card. It allows me to decide the fate of the criminals in my empire." Marco held out his fist, thumb sideways…before shifting it down. He then brought it to his throat, slashing it across. Hayden could only watch as a gate opened, releasing 10 great lions, all of which glared at him. His magicians tried to fight back, but they were outnumbered, and soon torn to bits. "A cost of this trap is that I can not conduct my next battle phase…but Vera is safe."
Hayden could only stare in horror at his empty field, shell-shocked. IN one fell swoop, everything he had done…had built up…was gone.
"I think Marco just broke Hayden." Arliss said.
"I'd break too if that trap had been played. Geez…"
"'ayen?" Cassandra asked. "You alright? 'ayden?"
"If the boy will only stand there like a fool, then I must demand we move to my turn." Vera said "I will first activate my Venus' special ability, brining forth a new Agent…the Agent of Protection – Gaia!"
The gang looked up, expecting a planet to appear. Instead, the clouds below them parted, revealing the Earth far below. A speck of light began to grow, until it took the form of a new agent. A dark skinned angel, dressed in a short buckskin dress, her flowing red hair sticking up all over the place. Smiling, the agent landed, her bare feet just touching the ground, though where they did, flowers bloomed. (Angel/Level 4/ Attack:1300/Defense: 1000)
"And I will now have my Venus attack your facedown monster! Venus attack!" The Archlord nodded, sending out several mini orbs.
Cassandra smiled as her Dekoichi exploded, revealing a card, which flew into her hand. "Thanks, luv. This'll do nicely. Now, I believe it is my turn, so I will summon Heavy Mech Support Platform, and equip it to my Barrel Dragon." The Dragon roared as the platform swooped under it, lifting the two of them up and locking into place. "Next, I will activate Pot of Greed, drawing 2 cards from my deck. Now, it is time for me Barrel Dragon's special effect! Activate Chamber Spin!"
The dragon grumbled as its barrel chambers spun, all three coming up full. It fired, shattering the Marco's Agent of Renewal.
"And now, I will activate 'eavy Storm, to destroy your Sanctuary in the Sky and facedown card." Vera covered her face as her Guardian of Life card shatter, as did the entire Sanctuary in the Sky, leaving them once more in the dueling arena. "Barrel Dragon, attack and destroy Gaia, eliminating Vera from the duel!"
The machine dragon let out a bellow, firing off each of his cannons in quick secession. Vera covered her face as the attacks rained down on her Gaia. But, when the smoked cleared, Vera was just hanging in. (Vera-100)
"How?" Nessa asked. "That attack should have wiped her out completely! She had no traps or spells to save her!"
"Look carefully." Arliss said. "The answer just left the field."
"Gaia?"
"It is the only answer."
Vera clicked her tongue. "That will teach you to not look at a card's effect. My Gaia acts as a Sanctuary in the Sky. Only, she allows me to cut all damage in half. So, I am still holding on." As she spoke, the spell Gaia had used shattered.
"Not for long…" Cass warned.
Marco drew. "My turn. I will set one card on the field. And, because of my Glory of Rome's effect, I must end my turn now."
Next Time on GX: Hunters- When two of the duelists are eliminated, it is up to their partners to finish the duel. But when one of the Shadow Riders activated the trap Fall of Rome, will the Rare Hunters survive?
Meanwhile, James continues to hold Shepard hostage. Will he succeed in killing Alexander Milo? Or will fate deal Prof. Stilton a hand he did not expect.
Rome is Burning Part 3
Everything has changed