Hey there everyone. This week so far, it has been rather amazing. Let's see, Monday was fun as usual with my silly mate, the half cat demon. Oh yeah, my one uncle got a deer (it's deer season, West Virginia's national holiday week, lol) and offered it to me. Well, I agreed to half it with another uncle of mine, but we had to skin it ourselves and cut it up. So, I was prepared yesterday to go over and skin the deer, but I called home to find out my dad and the uncle that was taking half already skinned it for me. Not to mention, they cut it into the portions for the two of us, and me and my mate got ¾ of it. I was like, oh, that's cool. Btw, it's my mate that wanted it. Doggy will eat it, I guess, lol. Anyways, we took it to her mom's last night so she can cut it up into steaks and hamburger and so on. So, it all worked out. Hmm, today she's off to see her mom again, and is going to bring her and her niece up to see our place. Then the four of us are going to head back to her mom's and stay the night. Thursday, we go to her grandparents, then come back to visit with my dad's family. Friday we get my bed from home, and then go visit her sister. Finally, Saturday, we head up to see my other grandparents, then Sunday she heads back out. (//Sighs\\) The week is almost over… I know it's only two weeks till she's permanently back, but still… I guess I'll survive. Besides, I get to see her a week later, and then another week later as well. From then on, it's everyday. (//Gets dreamy eyed at that thought.\\)
Anyways, onto story time. Last time, Vash and Toboe were still going at it, with Toboe building up his life points. Vash was struggling to tear down Toboe's field, but finally managed to get an opening by getting out his Skull Archfiend of Lightning. Will Vash find the strength to win this duel, or will his own Archfiend's do him in? Soon all shall be explained.
But now, it's time to do that thing I like to do. Well, that other thing I like to do, lol. It's review time!
Tomb Robber Vicky: He sure was, but now as you said, he seems to be making a comeback. Vash has got an uphill struggle if he's going to win though, due to Toboe's huge lead. Hmm, true Bakura, I forgot about that. Just tell him you'll do something he'll truly regret if he doesn't drive the bus. Like, threaten to do the chicken dance or something, lol.
Ultimate Legendary Master: Yes, hehe, in more ways than one, lol. But as for Vash, who knows. He's coming back, but his own Archfiends are hurting him as well, so it's difficult for him to recover. Still, Vash has a lot of fight left in him, and he won't quit easily. He has someone to protect, even if Blue don't know how he truly feels. But yes, Toboe seems to have a strategy of recovering and playing defensive, as if he's waiting for something to happen. Hmm, but what I wonder what. Lol, making you think now? Toboe is a tricky one. He may seem timid and quiet, but as we've seen, he's got a lot of power too. Who knows what will happen with him. But yes, I wasn't keeping as good a track on my reviews this week. I usually glance over to see who has answered, not how many I have. I usually pay more attention, but I hadn't the last few times, so I was somewhat surprised. Thanks for letting me know.
ardee: Yeah, Vash is quite interesting. He came from a home where his brother went wacko thanks to some Millennium Ring, which sent his mother to the Shadow Realm and nearly himself. And now, he finds himself head over heals in love with Blue, but yet hasn't told her how he truly feels. Actually, I think in the magna, or so my mate told me, they called him Set. I think I read that as well somewhere, but to keep from confusing the two, I called him Set. Thanks for the comments on my story, and I'm sure Marie will be most happy to hear you say that about her stories. Lol, she's working on finishing up Cartoon Universes I believe, then she's going to pick back up on The History of the Millennium Items. She's got ideas, it's just finding the time to write. I have the same problem currently myself really with my other story I'm writing on, but I find time now and then. I just hope I get a bunch done before it's time for this story to end. Actually, I think ToP gave a description of the battle, but it may not been the greatest. Lol, the story is… longer than this chapter, hehe. But yes, you're right, the story would be about two-thirds through if you followed the Waking the Dragons series. I'll say this much, it's still got plenty of chapters to go.
x-knight20: Konami isn't going to release a twelve star ritual dragon, that I know of. If you're referring to the Five God Dragon, which was the one the Big 5 used, then I can confirm it is a fusion monster. Lol, I even have one due that it just came out in the U.S. in recent weeks with the latest Dinosaur Structure Deck. Otherwise, I'm not entirely sure which card you're speaking of. The only twelve star monster I know of for sure is Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, although Five God Dragon could be one too. I'm just not sure. I hope this helps.
Metal Overlord 2.0: Yeah, without Pandemonium, Vash is in trouble. Now he has to pay for his monsters, and then there is the fact Toboe is gaining life points left and right. Yeah, it's pretty bleak at the moment, but when the chips are down and someone you care about is in trouble, you sometimes find strength you never knew you had. But yes, it'd be rude of him to keep Blue waiting, hehe. Thanks for the comments as always.
Well, that's all. Hmm, I may post a second chapter today for Thanksgiving/hitting 300 reviews. It depends on whether or not I can get internet for home or not. I'll definitely try to post a chapter though. Plus, I'll try to figure something out for Friday. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Remember, I can't answer any questions or comments unless you post a review, lol. Although, I'd probably answer one from an email too, hehe, or an IM, but I'm never on any IM anymore since I moved (no internet at the place yet. Plus a certain half cat keeps me busy, hehe).
At any rate, enjoy everyone. Later.
Chapter 42
Looking at his deck, Vash hoped something would help him. As he drew, he said "Before I officially move to my Standby Phase, I activate a trap known as Battle-Scarred. I now select one Archfiend monster, and when I take damage for it, you take damage for the same amount. So, I select my Terrorking Archfiend as the monster, so when I lose points for him, you will too! Now to continue, I draw two new cards thanks to my Cyber Archfiend's effect. Next I lose 1300 points total thanks to Terrorking's 800 and Skull Archfiend's 500."
A blast of lightning and a burst of red energy then struck Vash, making him fall to one knee. Slowly, he stood back up as another burst of red energy then struck Toboe, making him slightly cringe with pain.
"Now I'll place one card face down and play the spell card called Card of Demise! I get to now draw till I hold five cards in my hand, but I must discard my entire hand in five turns. Next I'll place two more cards face down and activate the spell card Emergency Provisions. By sacrificing a spell or trap card to the Graveyard, I can now add 1000 life points per a card I send, so I'll send the three I placed on the field, so now I gain 3000 life points." All three cards on the field then glowed as they vanished and Vash's points climbed back up.
Blue smiled and said softly to herself "Yes, Vash is now a little safer. With that bonus to his life points, he'll be able to keep up with Toboe hopefully."
Smiling, Vash said "Next I'll place two cards face down, and now, Terrorking, attack his face down monster with Terror Slash!" With agile movements, the large red and white demon quickly slashed the face down card image in half, revealing the flying squirrel Vash had played.
"Don't forget, my Terrorking negates your monster's ability, so no more bonus points for you. Now Skull Archfiend, attack him directly with Lightning Stream!" With a small roar, the red demon let loose a blast of lightning straight for Toboe.
Before it could even touch Toboe, he called out "I play the spell card Scapegoat, which now special summons four Scapegoat Tokens (0 + 500 500/0) to my field in defense mode!" Four little goats then appeared out in front of Toboe, each taking up a position to protect their master.
"I'll take one out then!" called out Vash in return. The blast of lightning then struck the blue colored goat, instantly blowing it into pieces.
"That'll do it for me this turn, but I'm coming for you Toboe, and don't forget that." (Toboe 10900, Vash 6800)
With a swift movement, Toboe drew his next card and frowned at it. Finally, he said "I summon Stone Statue of the Aztecs (300 + 500 800/2000) in defense mode." A green square statue with hands held out in front of it's body then appeared.
"I'll call it a turn at that." (Toboe 10900, Vash 6800)
Before Vash drew, he said "I'll now activate two cards before I draw this turn. The first trap card is Solemn Wishes, which grants me 500 life points each time I draw a card. My other trap card is Life Absorbing Machine, which grants me half the life points I paid the turn before. Now I'll draw, and I gain 500 points first, but then I lose 1300 due to my Archfiends. And don't forget Toboe, you lose 800 due to my Battle-Scarred!" A bolt of lightning and a burst of red energy then struck Vash, making him grasp his chest in pain. At the same time, a burst of red energy then struck Toboe, making him slightly growl in pain.
"Next I'll summon Darkbishop Archfiend (300/1400) in attack mode." A light teal colored monster with a crown like head, a purplish robe, clawed shoulder pads, a staff with a skull on it and a pair of wings then appeared on the field with a small roar.
"Now I'll play the spell card Checkmate! This spell card allows me to sacrifice one Archfiend monster, and then Terrorking Archfiend is allowed to direct attack this turn, so I'll sacrifice my Darkbishop!" The teal skinned fiend vanished and the red and white demon glowed slightly.
"Terrorking, attack Toboe directly with Terror Slash!" The red and white demon raced across the field and bypassed the monsters standing in his way. He then pulled his sword back and struck Toboe hard, making him fall to his knees.
"And now it's time for my Skull Archfiend's attack. Attack his Stone Statue of the Aztecs with Lightning Stream!" The red demon let loose a stream of lightning that easily struck the stone statue. It let out a moaning sound and exploded into millions of pieces of rocks.
"I think that's enough destruction for one turn. I end my move." (Toboe 8100, Vash 6000)
Toboe snarled as he drew and said "I'll play the spell card Pot of Greed, allowing me to draw two new cards."
With a small bit of evil laughter as Toboe looked at his two newly cards, Toboe called out "I play the spell card Ancient Gear Castle. As long as this card is in play, all my monsters with 'Ancient Gear' in their name gains 300 additional attack points." A castle made up of gears, with rockets and guns sticking out then appeared behind Toboe.
"And now, I summon Ancient Gear Soldier (1300 + 300 + 500 2100/1300) in defense mode." A metallic machine monster made up of gears and with a long barreled gun for it's right hand then appeared. It then took a kneeling position to show it's strength.
"I'll end my move at that." (Toboe 8100, Vash 6000)
Slightly smirking, Vash called out as he drew "That was rather foolish Toboe. You could have taken out my Cyber Archfiend, but you spared it. Why, I don't know, but you'll pay for it. Now that I just drew, I gain 500 life points due to Solemn Wishes. Next, I gain another 650 points thanks to Life Absorbing Machine. And finally, I lose 1300 points due to both my Archfiends." A bolt of lightning then struck Vash in the chest, followed by a blast of red energy. Vash clutched his chest in pain, but remained strong.
"And don't forget, my Battle-Scarred now does 800 points of damage to you as well!" The red and white demon then sent a burst of red energy flying at Toboe, smacking him hard. He was pushed slightly backwards, but remained strong.
"Next, I'll play the monster known as Infernalqueen Archfiend (900/1500) in attack mode." A purple robed female monster with sharp sticks for hands and a crown on her head with wings on her back appeared on the field with a small screech.
"Infernalqueen, attack his pathetic Scapegoat Token with Infernal Blaze!" A blaze of green flames came shooting out from the female monster's mouth, easily scorching the small orange goat creature and causing it to explode.
"Terrorking, attack another Scapegoat Token with Terror Slash!" Easily lifting his blade up, the red and white demon crossed the field and slashed the pink goat in half, causing it to shatter into millions of pieces.
"And now, Skull Archfiend, attack that Ancient Gear Soldier with Lightning Stream!" The red demon let out a roar and sent a stream of lightning bolts flying at the machine creature. It was struck hard and exploded with gears flying everywhere.
"I'll place one card face down and call it a turn." (Toboe 7300, Vash 5850)
Smirking, Toboe drew his next card and said "I summon up Ancient Gear Cannon (500 + 500 + 300 1300/500) in defense mode." A large turret with gears beneath itself and a small wall around itself then appeared on the field.
"That'll do it for my move." (Toboe 7300, Vash 5850)
Slightly smirking as he drew, Vash called out "You'll have to do better than that to beat me! I just drew, so I gain 500 life points. Next, I gain another 650, but now I lose 1800 life points due to all my Archfiend monsters." A blaze of green energy, red energy, and a bolt of lightning then all three struck Vash, making him grimace in pain. He fell to one knee, but quickly rose back up.
As he was panting, Vash called out "Don't forget, you lose 800 life points as well thanks to Battle-Scarred!" A blast of red energy then struck Toboe, making him slightly waiver, but he remained standing.
"Also, during my Standby Phase, I can invoke my Infernalqueen's effect. She now grants one Archfiend monster an additional 1000 attack points this turn till my End Phase, and the one I'll boost shall be the Skull Archfiend (3500/1200)!" The purple robed female demon let out a small screech as she glowed purple for a moment. The red demon then glowed in response as his own power increased.
"Next I'll summon my Desrook Archfiend (1100/1800) in attack mode." A semi round like creature with several tentacles sticking out with razor sharp blades on the end of them appeared on the field.
"Now, it's time to plow the road! Desrook, attack that pathetic Ancient Gear Cannon with Rook Slash!" The round creature sent out a tentacle and slashed the turret in half easily, causing a large explosion.
"I'm not through yet, for now Infernalqueen, take out the last Scapegoat Token with Infernal Blaze!" A stream of green flames poured out from the female demon's mouth and scorched the final goat creature, making it cry out in pain as it vanished.
"Terrorking, give Toboe a refreshing taste of your blade! Attack with Terror Slash!" The large red and white demon leapt forward and swept his sword out and then struck Toboe with it, making him slide backwards.
"Skull Archfiend, hit him again with Lightning Stream!" A stream of pure lightning then struck Toboe, making him scream out in pain and fall to his knees. Small bolts of lightning continued to travel up and down his body as he sat there for a moment. Finally, he stood back up and lightly chuckled.
Shaking his head, Vash called out "You're a fool to think you'll last much longer Toboe. I'll place one card face down and call it a turn." (Toboe 1000, Vash 5200)
With an evil laugh, Toboe drew and then laughed even harder. "You're finished now Vash, for I just drew the card I needed to change this duel forever. I now activate my Ancient Gear Castle's special ability. You see, each time I normal summoned a monster, I got to add a counter to it. Since I summoned two so far, it has two counters. I can now remove the counters and send Ancient Gear Castle to the Graveyard in order to summon a higher level Ancient Gear monster, so I'll summon Ancient Gear Golem (3000 + 500 3500/3000) in attack mode!" The castle vanished and a large robot creature appeared in it's place. It had large arms, many gears, and a single red eye. It made several mechanical clanking noises as it stood tall.
"Oh no…" Blue gasped at the sight of Toboe's monster.
Vash saw the creature and let out a small gasp himself, realizing he was in real trouble. "Nothing in my deck has enough attack points to take that thing on. I have to do this tactfully."
Laughing manically, Toboe called out "Now to get even for all my monsters you destroyed! Ancient Gear Golem, attack that pathetic Infernalqueen Archfiend with Mechanized Melee!" The large creature's gears suddenly whirled to life as the creature pulled back it's right arm and then sent it's fist forward, preparing to strike the weaker creature.
"Not so fast Toboe, I have a..." called out Vash.
Toboe only laughed, interrupting with "It's useless Vash, for you see, my Ancient Gear Golem forces you to not use spell or trap cards till the damage step, meaning whatever you have is now useless!" Vash was only shocked at this and watched in horror as his weaker monster was crushed by the large fist. A loud screech was heard as the creature was blown away easily.
"I'll end my move on that note. Soon you'll lose Vash, and I'll stand tall!" (Toboe 1000, Vash 2600)
Vash slightly growled in frustration, knowing he was in real trouble. Still, he knew one thing for sure. "He can't win since my Battle-Scarred trap will take the last of his life points in two turns. I just have to hold out that long."
With a small sigh, Vash drew his next two cards and said "First, I gain back 500 life points, then 900 more points are added in. Finally, I lose 1800 life points due to my Archfiends, and you lose 800 points." A burst of white energy struck Vash first, and then a burst of red energy, and finally a bolt of lightning struck him, making him wobble slightly, till finally he fell to one knee. He was panting hard while sitting there, attempting to catch his breath. At the same time, Toboe was struck by a burst of red energy, making him fall to one knee and pant hard as well.
Slightly smiling, Vash said "If not for this stupid seal, I'd say this is one of the best duels I've had yet."
Smirking, Toboe said back between pants "I must admit, this has been a good duel. Soon it'll be over though."
With some difficulty, Vash stood back up and said "I wish you had not played the seal, but we can't change that now, can we? For now, Card of Demise's effect kicks in, forcing me to discard these two cards. Next, I'll switch my monsters into defense and end my turn. That ends my move." (Toboe 200, Vash 2200)
Finally standing back up himself, Toboe made a quick motion to draw and said "I play the spell card you played earlier known as Card of Demise. Now I get to draw five new cards. Now I'll play the spell card Mystical Space Typhoon, destroying your ever cursed Battle-Scarred!" A cyclone then flew across the field and struck the trap, making it instantly vanish.
Vash slightly growled, but Toboe smirked, saying "I now summon another Ancient Gear Cannon (500 + 500 1000/500) in defense mode." Another turret like structure with many gears appeared beside the larger machine monster.
"Now I'll activate Ancient Gear Cannon's effect. By sacrificing this card, I can inflict 500 points of damage to your life points, and then no trap cards can be activated this turn. So go Ancient Gear Cannon, blast Vash with Ancient Cannon Barrage!" The turrets turned towards Vash and then fired a single shot at him, hitting him head on and knocking him to his knees. He screamed out in pain as he sat there, trying hard to catch his breath.
"Vash, get up!" cried out Blue.
Gritting his teeth, Vash listened and painfully stood up again. Toboe laughed at the defiance and said "Fool, you will stay down in a moment. Attack his pathetic Cyber Archfiend now Ancient Gear Golem with Mechanized Melee!" The large creature pulled back it's large fist and then sent it flying into the blue and white demon. The creature was easily smashed and let out a loud roar of pain as it was destroyed.
Vash then felt even more pain as the fist continued through the destruction and struck him, knocking him to his knees once more. He sat there panting, and finally got out "How?"
With a laugh, Toboe said "I forgot to mention another of my monster's abilities. You see, when Ancient Gear Golem attacks a defensive monster, it inflicts the difference in it's attack points and your monster's defense points. In laymen's terms, it has trample effects."
Vash softly growled at this, knowing he was finished if he didn't think of something fast. Before he could say anything though, Toboe called out "You're finished! On your turn, your three remaining Archfiends will take the last of your life points. Admit it Vash, you've lost! Now accept it! I place one card face down and end my move." (Toboe 200, Vash 200)