Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Virtual Nightmare
Episode 7: Danger from the Deep, Part 3
Story by: jodalita
Written by: jodalita
The duel between Tyranno and Crump of the Big Five continues. While still trying to recover from the last attack, Crump notices that he has no cards on his side of the field aside from the inactive Tornado Wall trap card in play. Only Maiden of the Aqua, his Deckmaster, stands beside him.
Tyranno = LP 700
Crump = LP 1700
On the other hand, Tyranno looks very confident even though he is currently holding no cards in his hand. Babycerasaurus stands next to him as his Deckmaster while Giant Rex (ATK/2300) protects his life points. He also has the Big Evolution Pill spell card in play and a field spell, Jurassic World. As a result, the battlefield is surrounded by jungle trees and a volcano.
Crump: Tell me… how did you find out? Your Deckmaster's special ability, I mean…
Tyranno: Remember how you said I have a piece of a dinosaur fossil inside of me? Well, it's all true. I can communicate with my dino friends even if they can't talk. That's how I figured it out.
Crump: Well done, Mr. Hassleberry. I have to admit that took me by surprise. Maybe I should have factored it into my calculations, but no matter.
Tyranno: Keep the compliments to yourself. Nothing you say can save you now.
Crump: Foolish boy. Do you really think you stand a chance?
Tyranno: You're not making any sense. Are you sure you don't wanna just quit?
Crump: Nonsense. Not when I'm this close to winning my freedom.
Tyranno: Don't tell me you still think the odds are in your favor. Remember that Jurassic World increases the attack of all dinosaurs on the field by 300 points.
Crump: My calculations are something your feeble mind could never understand. Even though my life points are at less than 50%, I still have enough resources to turn this around.
Tyranno: Really? And how exactly are you gonna do that?
Crump: You'd be surprised how resourceful accountants can be. Maiden of the Aqua, activate your special ability, won't you?
In shock, Tyranno watches as Maiden of the Aqua raises her trident high in the air and begins to chant a spell. Her dress and blue hair begins to move with the wind while her eyes glow in a menacing manner. Only seconds later does Tyranno realize that the high tide is returning, enveloping the entire battlefield once again with water. As a result, Jurassic World is destroyed and Giant Rex returns to its original strength (ATK/2000).
Tyranno (confused): What? How did that happen?
Crump: You seem to have forgotten about my Maiden of the Aqua. You are not the only one who can use a Deckmaster special ability, you know?
Tyranno: But I had a field advantage… for once.
Crump: Only for one turn, you fool! My Maiden of the Aqua makes sure that I always have the field advantage. Don't tell me you really thought you were winning?
Tyranno: I was starting to get used to the idea…
Crump: Enough talk. Time to finish you off (Draws)! I summon Granadora in attack mode (ATK/1900), and since the field is once again covered in water, its attack points increase by 500 (ATK/2400). By the way, did I mention that when Granadora is summoned, my life points increase by 1000?
Tyranno = LP 700
Crump = LP 2700
Crump: Granadora, attack Giant Rex!
The giant reptile covered in spikes known as Granadora propels itself towards Giant Rex. It uses its giant fangs to bite into the dinosaur's body, destroying it. Tyranno holds himself in pain once again just as his life points decrease.
Tyranno = LP 300
Crump = LP 2700
Crump: Your monster was destroyed in battle, which means you can't use your Deckmaster's special ability to summon another one. Who has the advantage now?
Meanwhile, a ship with Jaden and Syrus on board continues to approach the shore. It is visible to both duelists, but their attention is currently on the duel, making them unable to notice it.
Syrus (worried): I still think we should probably turn around.
Jaden: What are you talking about, Syrus? There a duel going on right there.
Syrus: I know. That's what I'm worried about.
Jaden: What happened to all that courage you had during your last duel?
Syrus: I don't know… it stayed back there?
Jaden: Come on. We're almost there.
Suddenly, a strong wind begins to blow causing the ship to move even faster through the water. Syrus and Jaden are forced to hold on tight or otherwise risk being thrown overboard. Both Tyranno and Crump notice the ship's presence as it quickly approaches the shore. The ship crashes into the shore and sends its two passengers flying. Fortunately, Jaden falls in the sand followed by Syrus. They seem to be fine.
Crump: What a surprise. And here I thought Nesbitt and Johnson would take care of those two.
Tyranno: Jaden? Truesdale too? What are you two doing here?
While Jaden tries to get up, Syrus seems to be already on his feet, trying to dust the sand particles off his clothes. After a few seconds, Jaden stands up and joins his friend.
Syrus (upset): That what I'd like to know.
Jaden: Hey, Hassleberry. Is that…
Jaden looks around, noticing the current duel and the field covered in ocean water. He suddenly notices the man Tyranno is dueling and immediately recognizes the black suit he is wearing.
Crump: That's right. Adrian Rudolph Crump the Third, at your service.
Syrus: He's one of the Big Five. (To Crump) Let Hassleberry go!
Crump: I'm afraid that is not an option. But I will gladly take care of all of you once I win this duel and with it, your friend's real body.
Syrus (to Jaden): What are we going to do?
Tyranno: Nothing. Get out of here and let me handle this. You go and find the others.
Syrus: And leave you here on your own? Are you out of your mind?
Tyranno: I can take care of him on my own, private.
Jaden: NO! We're staying. Then the three of us will find the others as a team.
Tyranno: But they could be in trouble…
Jaden: So are you. We'll stay right here in the sidelines and support you all the way.
Syrus: Well said, Jaden. But couldn't we find a way to stop the duel instead?
Jaden: No. Remember that the rules here are different. It's all up to Hassleberry now.
Tyranno feels much better after hearing the vote of confidence coming from his friends. With a renewed spirit, he gets ready to continue dueling.
Tyranno: Thank you, Jaden.
Jaden: No problem, bro. Just remember, you can do this. You just have to believe in yourself and in your deck. Now beat this creep.
Tyranno: Alright, my move!
Crump: So you've decided to keep going. Suit yourself. But remember, it's been three turns since you activated Big Evolution Pill, which means it is now destroyed.
Tyranno: It doesn't matter. Like I said before, one card is all it takes to change everything (Draws). Now, Tyranno Infinity, I summon you… front and center (ATK/4000)!
Crump: How could you summon such a powerful monster that easily?
Tyranno: Simple. Normally, Tyranno Infinity would have 0 attack points, but since 4 of my dinos have been removed from play, its attack points increase by 1000 for each one. Tyranno Infinity, destroy his overgrown lizard.
Tyranno Infinity begins to surround itself with a multicolor glow, concentrating the luminous energy into a single blast. After it is completely charged, a devastating beam is launched directly into Granadora, destroying it almost instantly. The explosion caused by the massive attack forces Crump to cover himself with both arms.
Syrus: He did it! He won!
Jaden (loud): Not yet…
Before the blast can hit him, a series of waterspouts suddenly erupt from the water at their feet and surround Crump. The powerful blast is deflected by the spiraling columns of water, protecting Crump for any damage.
Crump: Remember, now that my ocean is back my Tornado Wall trap card once again protects me from all damage. As long as my Deckmaster remains active, the field will remain covered in water every turn.
Syrus (confused): The field? What's he talking about?
Jaden: I guess the water acts just like a Field spell, only worse. Since that ability comes from his Deckmaster, the only way to remove the water for good is to destroy Maiden of the Aqua. But, since she's not on the field, I don't see any way for Hassleberry to do that.
Crump: Very well (Draws). I play the spell card, Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw 2 cards (Draws). Next, I place a monster in defense mode and a card face down. That's all.
Tyranno: My move (Draws). Tyranno Infinity, attack!
Another blast comes out of Tyranno Infinity's mouth and destroys Crump's face down monster, revealing a blue slime that dissolves into the water and disappears.
Crump: The monster you just attacked was my Revival Jam, and after he is destroyed, all I have to do is pay 1000 life points and it will return back to the field during my next turn.
Tyranno = LP 300
Crump = LP 1700
Crump: But, since you destroyed one of my monsters, I still get to destroy your Tyranno Infinity with my face down card, Revenge Sacrifice. This spell lets me destroy your monster and use it as a sacrifice to summon something stronger on my side of the field, Neo Aqua Madoor in defense mode (DEF/3000)! You'll never get past that.
Tyranno: You just activated my Deckmaster's special ability. Since you destroyed my monster with a special effect, I get to summon a replacement from my deck. My Hyper Hammerhead will do (DEF/1200). I place one card face down and end my turn. Your go.
Crump: Careful what you wish for (Draws). To begin, my Revival Jam returns to the field (ATK/2000). Then I play a spell, Card of Sanctity, which means we both draw until we're holding 6 cards in our hand.
Tyranno: Thanks for the help (Draws 6 cards).
Crump: You won't be thanking me after you see what I have in store for you (Draws 6 cards). I play Gold Sarcophagus. This spell card lets me grab any card from my deck and remove it from play. Then, after two turns, I get to add it to my hand.
He searches through his deck for a particular card and shows it to Tyranno, revealing a spell card he doesn't seem to recognize. Crump then proceeds to remove it from play.
Crump: Since there is nothing you can do to stop me, I might as well show you the card I picked. It's called Salvage and it lets me bring back two water monsters from my graveyard.
Tyranno (frustrated): And what was the point of that?
Crump: You'll figure it out if you're smart enough, but I doubt it. Now that that's out of the way, I sacrifice both Revival Jam and Gagagigo in order to summon my most powerful monster!
After the two sea monsters disappear in columns of light, a column of water begins to emerge from the sea. It grows larger and larger, spiraling around Crump. Finally, the water spiral transforms into a gigantic sea serpent with two heads and covered in blue scales.
Crump: Meet Ocean Dragon Lord – Neo-Daedalus (ATK/2900)! Of course, my Deckmaster's special ability makes him even stronger (ATK/3400).
Tyranno: It doesn't matter. My Hyper Hammerhead will protect me.
Crump: He will soon be gone, so I wouldn't count on him. I am aware that the special ability of your Hyper Hammerhead would return my Ocean Dragon Lord to my hand if I were to attack. The other thing that worries me is that face down card, which is why I now drain all the water on the field to activate my monster's special ability.
Jaden (loud): Watch out!
Several waterspouts begin to form, draining all the water from the field and concentrating it in one of the serpent's heads. The head of Neo-Daedalus then proceeds to launch a powerful water blast at Tyranno as all cards on the field are destroyed, including Tyranno's face down trap card, Amber Pitfall. Both Jaden and Syrus are forced to take cover, while Tyranno uses both arms to protect himself from the blast. Neo-Daedalus suddenly ceases the attack. Dripping wet, Tyranno gets back up and notices all cards that were in his hand a few seconds ago are now gone.
Tyranno (upset): Hey! Where did all my cards go?
Crump: They have been sent to the graveyard, as well as the ones in my hand and on the field. The difference is you were holding 6 cards, while I was holding only 4. Only my Ocean Dragon Lord remains.
Tyranno: Not exactly. I activate my Babycerasurus' special ability again to summon Element Saurus in defense mode (DEF/1200).
Crump: And you'll need him. Ocean Dragon Lord, attack!
Once again, Neo-Daedalus shoots a water beam at Element Saurus. The impact forces Tyranno to protect himself with his arms a second time.
Back in Duel Academy, Miss Fontaine opens the door to the infirmary. When Mokuba enters the room, he sees four beds that are currently occupied by Jaden, Syrus, Tyranno, and Chazz respectively, all of them unconscious. Mokuba approaches Tyranno and gets down on his knees to examine the Duel Disk in his arm. After examining it, he closes his eyes and begins to think.
Mokuba: Hmm… I don't understand. This shouldn't have happened.
Fontaine: It's okay. Accidents happen.
Mokuba: Not in Kaiba Corp. My brother designed the original Duel Disk, but then it was upgraded to a newer, safer, more capable version by me. These Duel Disks were supposed to be safer than any other device. Now, look at what's happened.
Fontaine: But you can reverse the effect, right?
Mokuba opens his eyes and doesn't reply. With one hand down his pocket he pulls out a headset communicator and puts it around his left ear. While holding it with the same hand, he begins to issue a set of instructions.
Mokuba: Roland, I need you to bring me my briefcase and the CD with the Duel Disk imaging application. It should be inside one of my folders.
Roland (static): Yes sir, right away.
Through the headset, a faint static voice is heard. After this brief message, Mokuba puts the headset back in his pocket and looks at Miss Fontaine, who seems very worried. He then looks at Tyranno, who seems to be acting uneasy as if he was having a nightmare.
Mokuba: Don't worry. I'll do everything I can.
After saying this, Mokuba takes a small box with tools out of his other pocket and opens it. By using a small tool with a wire attached to his PDA, he begins to disarm Tyranno's Duel Disk.
Mokuba (to Tyranno): Let's start with him. He seems to be in worse condition than the others.
While he begins working on Tyranno's Duel Disk, a duel continues in the Virtual World. Crump and Tyranno continue facing each other, while Jaden and Syrus watch while standing a few feet away. Tyranno draws and places a monster in defense mode before ending his turn.
Syrus (loud): Hassleberry! Are you alright?
Tyranno: Sure, as soon as I beat this guy.
Crump: How foolish! The effect of my Gold Sarcophagus will activate during my next turn, allowing me to play the spell card I removed from play, Salvage. Once I return one monster back to my hand, I'll be able to attack you directly.
Syrus: So that is why he played that card. One monster is all he needs to reduce Hassleberry's life points to 0.
Crump: That is correct (Draws). Ocean Dragon Lord, attack him again!
Once again, Neo-Daedalus shoots a water beam at Tyranno's face down monster and destroys it with a single blast.
Crump: I place one card face down. One more turn and it's all over for you.
Jaden (loud): Don't worry! Since his Tornado Wall is not on the field anymore, he's left himself wide open for an attack. You still have one turn to turn this duel around.
Tyranno (thinking): "I wish it was that simple. I have no cards on the field or in my hand and, unless I draw something extremely good, I won't get past this turn."
Jaden: The duel isn't over until the last card is played. Don't give up.
Tyranno: This is it (Draws). I play Pot of Greed, which means I get to draw 2 more cards (Draws). Excellent! I play Double Spell. Now, by discarding one spell card from my hand, I get to use one spell from your graveyard. The one I choose is Card of Sanctity, so we both get to draw until we're holding 6 cards in our hands (Draws 6 cards).
Crump: All the cards in the world won't help you (Draws 6 cards).
Tyranno: Funny, considering you're the one who talks about numbers all the time. But back to the duel, I begin by summoning Soul Raptor to the field (ATK/1200). Then I activate Fossil Excavation. By discarding one card from my hand I can summon a dinosaur from my graveyard back to the field, and I choose the one I just discarded, Super Conductor Tyranno (ATK/3300)!
Crump: You must have failed all your math courses. Your Tyranno is not strong enough.
Tyranno: He will be, thanks to the special effect of my Soul Raptor. By taking up to three dinos from the graveyard and removing them from play, I can increase the attack points of any dinosaur on the field by 300 for each one. So, I remove three dinos from play in order to increase the attack points of my Super Conductor Tyranno by 900 (ATK/4200)! But first things first, I activate my Tyranno's special ability. All I have to do is sacrifice Soul Raptor and you take 1000 points of damage.
Crump (angry): What? It can be!
With currents of electricity running through its body, Super Conductor Tyranno sends an electric blast towards Crump, reducing his life points and forcing him to feel pain.
Tyranno = LP 300
Crump = LP 700
Jaden: That's great, but since Tyranno just used his special ability, he can't attack this turn.
Tyranno: Finally, I activate a spell card known as Quick Attack. Thanks to this card, my Tyranno can attack right now even if I used his ability.
Syrus (exited): He did it this time! If that attack goes through, then Hassleberry wins.
Tyranno: It's over. Super Conductor Tyranno, attack!
As Super Conductor Tyranno charges a current of electricity, several crystal mirrors made of ice begin to emerge from the sea, forming a protective wall around Crump. The electric attack hits the wall directly and destroys it with one blast. Through the shattered ice, Crump's Neo-Daedalus changes a water beam and prepares for the counterattack.
Crump: Hah! My calculations were absolutely flawless! Activate trap card, Mirror Wall!
Tyranno (scared): What just happened?
Crump: Mirror Wall protects my monster by reducing your monster's attack points in half (ATK/2100)! Prepare to spend the rest of your days trapped in a virtual prison! Ocean Dragon Lord, destroy him!
Neo-Daedalus shoots a powerful water blast which is intercepted by an electric blast from Super Conductor Tyranno. The flash from the impact forces everyone to cover their eyes. While his dinosaur is being destroyed, Tyranno looks at the two remaining cards in his hand, deciding whether to use them or not. Jaden barely notices this through the flashing light.
Tyranno: I was hoping it wouldn't come to this.
Jaden (loud): What are you doing?
Tyranno (defeated): I play the spell card, Trap Booster, which lets me play one trap card from my hand. Now, from my hand, I activate Jurassic Impact.
As the card is inserted into his Duel Disk, a meteor shower suddenly begins to fall on the battlefield. With massive explosions and with everyone trying to look for cover, both monsters on the field are destroyed. After the smoke dissipates, nothing is left on the field aside from both duelists facing each other.
Tyranno: Jurassic Impact destroys every monster on the field. After that, we each take 1000 points of damage for each of our monsters that were destroyed.
Tyranno = LP 0
Crump = LP 0
While Tyranno struggles to remain standing due to the strain of the duel, Jaden and Syrus quickly run towards him. Each puts one of Tyranno's arms around their shoulders to prevent him from falling.
Tyranno (exhausted): I guess this duel was tougher than I thought.
Jaden: Just relax, buddy. You did great. You're safe now.
Crump: I'm going to have to disagree. Don't you remember the rules of our game, Mr. Hassleberry?
Tyranno (to Crump): What are you talking about? It's a tie. No one won.
Crump: Your life points dropped to 0, which means that you lost. So did I, but the difference is that I have no body to give up. Your body belongs to me now.
Crump laughs maniacally as his body disintegrates into thousands of pixels. Much to his friends' dismay, Tyranno begins to disappear as well. Tyranno closes his eyes as his body begins to disintegrate.
Syrus: Hassleberry, no! What's happening?
Tyranno (defeated): I'm sorry. I was hoping I'd be able to help you save the others. Private Jaden, it's up to you now…
He can say no more. Tyranno's body explodes into many pixels, leaving nothing of his former self but his Duel Disk. Jaden and Syrus stare at the place where his former deck now lies.
Jaden (screaming): HASSLEBERRY!
Back in Duel Academy, Tyranno suddenly gasps and wakes up. Mokuba and Miss Fontaine seem shocked and move a few steps away.
Fontaine (relieved): Hassleberry! Thank goodness! How are you feeling?
Tyranno gets up slowly without looking at anyone. Smiling to himself, he examines every part of his body with both hands which seems to make him very pleased.
Tyranno: How am I feeling? I haven't felt this good in 10 years.
CARD OF THE DAY:
Super Conductor Tyranno
Light, Level 8
[Dinosaur/Effect]
Once per turn, by Tributing 1 monster, inflict 1000 damage to your opponent. This monster cannot declare an attack if you used this effect this turn.
ATK/3300 DEF/1400