Hello everyone once more! Well, this week has seemingly flown by to me. Seems like only yesterday it was Monday, but I know it wasn't. I guess it's mostly due that I'm looking forward to my upcoming vacation in a little over a week. A week from Saturday, I'll be headed out to Myrtle Beach, SC, for some nice R&R. I'm taking my laptop, so hopefully, pending on if I have a decent connection, I'll be able to post chapters that week.
Lol, something silly, I'm sure that no one cares about, but when I'm writing, I've gotten in to the habit of turning on some theme songs from Naruto. Heh, I've even decided who some themes go to when a duel is going on. Oddly enough, I deemed "Jiraiya's Theme" to Illidan, lol. It starts out rather interesting, but the song is pretty good. If you ever get on YouTube, check it out. I figured I'd just share that little tid-bit with you guys.
Last time, the happy couple found Zane, who didn't waste any time in challenging one of them to a duel. Marie has stepped up to the plate, and so far, she'd doing decently against the former top student. Can Marie win this duel, or will Zane get the best of her?
Alright, it's finally time, so queue the review music! (/Cranks it up.\)
x-knight20: Thanks for the comment. Yep, she has her hands full with Zane, but Marie isn't one to give up easily. She'll keep fighting till the very end.
pink-kiss-candy: Odd… You mean like I haven't answered them, or they just didn't show up period? Anyways, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked this last chapter.
Metal Overlord 2.0: Yep, she's dueling the best of the best already. I wouldn't count Zane out quite yet. Remember, he is a dangerous one with the Cyber Dragons, for he always has a way of keeping them in play. It's alright, no problem about not reviewing recently. Lol, I've been kind of off myself on reading and reviewing all the stories I have in stock also. One story, I'm like nearly 20 chapters behind on, which sucks, because I like the story also. Then there are others I'm 10 behind in, and so on. So much reading to do, but I want to write also. sighs Such a choice! Thanks for the comment on the fourth dorm idea. They never did say what the dorm used to be, so I guessed, why not make it the Anubis Dorm. Lol, yes, Crowler and Napoleon just "love" having Illidan and Marie as new headmasters. Marie's deck has gone through some changes, but mostly, at the core, it's still basically the same. All in good time things will be shown. Thanks again for the review!
Ultimate Legendary Master: Thank you for that comment. I can't wait to post three chapters either. Yeah, I've seen the second season (all but like one episode where Jaden and Aster were in that tag team duel), and part of the third season is going on. I kind of spoiled it for myself also. Hehe, I get my cards mostly off of one site, and they have an episode guide, so I took a peak. This season sounds interesting, yet dark, which I'd like to see. It reminds me in a way of the Orichalcos season from Yugioh, which I thought was the better season of all of the show. Lol, but yes, I know the feeling about wanting to know what happens in this new season. Thanks again for the review.
Isis the Sphinx: Thanks, and yeah, it's a set of dueling chapters. Thank you for the comment on my writing. That's means a good bit, and helps me know I'm doing it right so far.
ardee: It's alright, no problem about not reviewing all the time. That happens. Thank you about the new duel. Most of Marie's deck is the same, but not quite. As you've seen, she had a few new cards in it so far. At the core, it's the same, but there are some changes. As for Illidan's Chaos Monsters, unfortunately, that is explained later. I wish I could say why he hasn't played them yet, but it would give away a lot of what will happen. Thanks again for your comments.
Alright, that's all the reviews for today. Btw, thank you to the people who have recently added my previous stories, as well as this one, to their favorites. I'm glad that my stories have been considered good enough to be added for it.
That's all I have for today, so I hope you all enjoy this new chapter. Later!
Chapter 10
Picking up his next card, Zane lightly smirked and said "I summon Cyber Phoenix (1200/1600) to the field in attack mode." A silver machine like bird rose onto the field with a mechanical screech. It had four wings with red metallic feathers.
"My Cyber Phoenix's special ability now kicks in. While on the field, it can select one Machine type monster on the field. That monster can no longer be affected by spell or trap cards. Get where I'm going with this?"
Nodding, Marie irritably said "Yes, the Cyber Twin Dragon is immune to spell and trap cards."
Slightly smirking again, Zane replied "Correct. Cyber Phoenix, take out that Spirit of the Pot of Greed with Cyber Flames!" The machine bird rose up slightly from the field and spread it's wings to where all four were completely spread out. It quickly built up energy in it's wings, causing them to glow red. The energy transferred in a flash from the wings to it's mouth in a matter of moments. In an instant, the blast came flaming out of the bird's mouth and struck the green pot creature, instantly shattering it.
"Time to end this duel, so go Cyber Twin Dragon, attack with …"
Before Zane could finish, Marie called out "I'm not that easy to get rid of Zane! I reveal my spell card Flute of Summoning Kuriboh! Thanks to this spell card, I can special summon from my deck or hand one Winged Kuriboh or Kuriboh, so I'll choose from my deck and it'll be my Winged Kuriboh (300/200) in defense mode!" A small brown fur ball creature with green short stubby arms and legs with dull yellow nails, purple eyes, and small angel like wings then appeared onto the field with a small moan.
"That fur ball only delays the inevitable Marie. Cyber Twin Dragon, cook that hairball with Double Strident Blaze!" The twin headed dragon's heads released a stream of flames each straight for the smaller brown fur ball creature, which only looked bravely on at the oncoming attack.
Giggling innocently, Marie called out "You just fell for the oldest trick in the book Zane! I reveal my spell card Transcendent Wings! By ditching the two cards remaining in my hand and sacrificing my Winged Kuriboh, I can evolve it to Winged Kuriboh LV10 (300/200)!"
As she tossed the two cards remaining in her hand into the Graveyard slot, the brown fur ball on the field began glowing brightly. Immediately, the blinding light was replaced by a large set of white wings, which was attached to a small golden dragon like armor. The creature wearing the golden armor was none other than the small brown haired creature, now with eyes of fierceness. The large golden wings stretched out to form a shield, allowing them to knock the incoming flames away from it's body.
"Thanks to Winged Kuriboh's new form, I can sacrifice him during your Battle Phase and destroy all your monsters in attack mode, so say good bye to scrap heap one and two! Do your thing Kuriboh!"
With several loud happy toned moans, the small brown creature sent a blast of powerful white energy straight for the two machine monsters.
Quickly acting, Zane called out "Don't think it's time to celebrate just yet Marie, cause I activate the spell card De-Fusion! Now I can separate my dragon back into the two Cyber Dragons (2100/1600), and to keep them safe, I play them each in defense mode!"
With a small blinding light, the twin headed machine dragon split into two separate lights, each missing the oncoming blast, which took out the machine bird. As the light died down, two mechanical snake like dragons were left coiled up on the field.
Softly growling in frustration, Marie then smiled, saying "True, I may have only taken out one monster, but you were forced to give up a powerful one."
Nodding, Zane simply replied in a calm voice "But of course. Very impressive Marie. I must say, I didn't expect to lose my Cyber Twin Dragon like that, but you left me with little choice. This duel has been quite stimulating so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else you can do. For now though, I'll end my move." (Marie 10000, Zane 6500)
As Zane ended, Marie called out "Don't forget Zane, thanks to your earlier attack on my other monster, I get a new one in your End Phase, so I'll choose my Mokey Mokey (300/100) in defense mode." A blue rectangular monster with a small red question mark on the top of it's head and small yellow wings appeared on the field, saying in an odd voice "Mokey Mokey!"
With a fluent motion, she picked up her next card and slightly frowned at it. After a moment, she called out "I place one card face down and end my move." (Marie 10000, Zane 6500)
Easily drawing a card, Zane called out "That so, well that makes this turn more interesting, now doesn't it? I switch both my Cyber Dragons into attack mode and attack your Mokey Mokey with my first one! Strident Blaze now Cyber Dragon!"
One of the mechanical dragons opened it's mouth and released a stream of flames at the small blue creature, which had no where to run or hide. It was easily blown away by the attack, leaving Marie covering her face to shield herself from the heat.
"Don't forget Zane, thanks to your attack, I get another monster in your End Phase." Marie chimed in.
Shrugging, Zane replied "Doesn't matter to me, cause I can now direct attack! Cyber Dragon, hit her with Strident Blaze!"
The second mechanical dragon roared loudly and released a stream of fire at Marie, intending on hitting her head on.
Marie had other plans though, and clicked a button on her Duel Disk, calling out "I'm not about to take a hit, so I activate my trap card known as Miraculous Descent. Here is how it works: I can now return one removed from play Fairy type monster to the field in whatever mode I want. As long as this trap is on the field, the monster can stay, but if the trap or the monster is destroyed, both go to the Graveyard. So now, I special summon from my removed from play pile my Mystical Shine Ball (500/500) in defense mode!"
A small sphere of light appeared on the field with some mist circling it. It slightly glowed as it took up a defensive stance.
Lightly growling in irritation, Zane called out "No matter, cause my dragon will cook that thing!"
The flaming attack continued on, and with ease erased all memory of the sphere creature. Marie only smirked at this though, saying "Thanks Zane, cause now thanks to my trap card, I get yet another monster when you end your turn."
Looking at the card in his hand, Zane said "I'll place a face down and end at that." (Marie 10000, Zane 6500)
Not wanting to be left out, Marie chimed in with "Not quite Zane, cause now I get to special summon two new level two monsters. I pick another Mokey Mokey (300/100) and Watapon (200/300), both in defense mode." A small rectangular blue creature with yellow wings and a red question mark appeared on the field, along side with a pink round creature with small antenna and bright blue eyes.
Drawing her next card, Marie said "I place a monster in defense, and end my turn." (Marie 8000, Zane 6500)
Growing agitated with the duel, Zane drew and said "I play the spell card Different Dimension Capsule. Now I can select a card from my deck and remove it from play for two of my turns. After two turns, I get to add it back to my hand. Now, Cyber Dragons, attack Watapon and Mokey Mokey with Strident Blaze!
With a mighty roar each, the dragon's heads took aim. Simultaneously, the dragons released a blazing hot stream of red fire at the rectangular monster and the round creatures. Each were easily blown away by the shear might of the powerful dragons.
"That ends my turn. I do hope you intend on fighting back, cause this is really getting annoying." (Marie 10000, Zane 6500)
Smirking lightly, Marie said "I'm sure it is, but don't forget, thanks to my trap, I get two new monsters. I choose my second Mystical Shine Ball (500/500) and my last Mokey Mokey (300/100), both in defense mode."
A new sphere of shining light and a rectangular monster each took the field, seemingly doing whatever they could to protect their master.
Drawing with a smile, Marie called out "I Flip Summon my face down monster, so I reveal Skelengel (900/400)."
A creature with a red velvet crown, angel wings, white gloves, brown shoes, a blue belt, and a small golden bow appeared onto the field. The remainder of it's body was invisible, making it difficult to tell what the monster truly looked like in the face.
"Thanks to Flip Summoning my monster, I get to draw one additional card from my deck. Next I'll sacrifice both Skelengel and Mokey Mokey to summon my most feared monster, my Tyrant Dragon (2900/2500) in attack mode!"
Both the blue rectangular and invisible monsters vanished from the field, making room for the mighty dark orange dragon. It had massive wings, powerful clawed hands and feet, fin like ears on it's head, and a mighty tail. It let out a massive roar, somewhat striking fear into all on the field.
Smirking once more, Illidan silently said "Good, she finally got it out. Now we'll see just how well Zane handles being on the run."
Seeing Zane was somewhat curiously raising an eyebrow, Marie sweetly smiled, saying "This dragon is my favorite, and has won me many a duels. I know it will do the same right now, so let's do this! Go Tyrant Dragon, attack his Cyber Dragon with Tyrant Flame!"
A strong gust of wind blew over the field as the mighty orange dragon flapped it's wings, instantly gaining altitude. Once it was twenty feet over the field, it reared back it's head and shot a stream of red flame at one of the mechanical dragons, which was struck hard, and shattered instantly. The remainder of the flames struck Zane, making him put his arm up to shield himself.
"If you're finished now, I'll …" Zane began, only to be cut off.
"I didn't say I was through yet Zane. I activate my dragon's special ability. You see, if a monster is still on your field after one successful attack, then my dragon gets to attack again. Tyrant Dragon, melt that Cyber Dragon into scrap!"
Roaring loudly, the dragon, who was still in the air, let loose yet another blazing stream of flames at the remaining machine dragon. Zane only watched in somewhat shock as his other dragon was shattered and the remainder of the attack was striking him, causing him to hold his arm up again in defense.
Softly smirking at what she had done, Marie chastised Zane by saying "Both your dragons are gone, so that should cut you down to size."
Lowering his arm, Zane smirked, saying "Not really, cause you triggered my trap! I activate Return Soul, which now returns any monsters destroyed on my field back to my deck, so both Cyber Dragons go back to my deck now."
Both of the monster cards slowly slid out of the Graveyard slot, and Zane gently picked them up. He then pulled his deck out and shuffled both cards back in and placed his deck back into it's proper place once more.
"I think I've done enough damage now, so I'll end my turn then. Let's see what you can do against my dragon." (Marie 10000, Zane 4900)
Calmly drawing his next card, Zane said "First off, the card I removed from play activates."
A card back image suddenly formed on the field and slightly glowed. At the same time, a card in Zane's removed from play slot slid out.
"Wait, what's going on? You removed that card using your capsule, so you should have lost that card for a few turns." Marie asked with confusion in her voice.
Nodding, Zane replied "True, but the card I removed was a spell card known as Card from a Different Dimension. When this card is removed from play, it activates the following Standby Phase. It returns automatically to my hand, and we each get to draw two new cards."
Slightly growling at being fooled into destroying his capsule, Marie complied and drew her new cards. Looking at them, she saw she now had her Bountiful Artemis and Negate Attack. Zane at the same time drew his two as well.
Flipping over one of the cards he drew, Zane used his calm voice to say "Next, I'll play the spell card Future Fusion. This spell card allows me to search my deck and send monsters that form a Fusion monster to my Graveyard. In this case, I'll be sending my three Cyber Dragons to the Graveyard, and now I get to fuse them together to create my Cyber End Dragon (4000/2800)."
Each of the three machine dragons appeared on the field and let out a small mechanical roar. In a blinding light, the three vanished and were replaced by a large three headed machine dragon. This dragon had massive mechanical wings, and looked more like a three headed snake with wings. Each head roared loudly, showing the dragon's new strength.
"Of course, there is a catch to using my spell card. The turn this monster is formed, I can't attack."
After pausing for a moment, Zane then smirked, saying "But I have a way around that. I activate the spell card Quick Attack! Now my dragon can attack this turn, so say good bye to that dragon of yours. Cyber End Dragon, attack her Tyrant Dragon with Super Strident Blaze!"
Roaring loudly, each head opened their jaws. A glowing beam of light blue energy appeared in each set of jaws. In a tremendous blast, the three released their energy streams, which combined to form one large stream. The stream easily struck the large dark orange dragon, which roared in pain as Marie watched it explode in horror.
"I believe that shall do it for me." Zane said calmly with a small smirk playing upon his face. (Marie 8900, Zane 4900)
Seeing her next card was Heart of Clear Water, Marie lightly smiled. "I play the spell card Heart of Clear Water, and I equip it to my Mystical Shine Ball. Thanks to this spell card, my monster can't be destroyed due to battle, so now I have a permanent defense. Next, I summon Bountiful Artemis (1600/1700) in defense mode."
A white creature with a pointed end for bottom part of it's body, that curved outwards like a vase, that came up to a set of shoulders covered with a purple flowing cape and long mechanical looking three fingered hands appeared. On it's back were two large mechanical wings that were hollow. Lastly, it's head was white and looked more like a robots head than anything. The creature then put it's arms in a defensive blocking stance.
"Finally, I'll place one card face down. That's all for now." (Marie 8900, Zane 4400)
Drawing his next card, Zane calmly said "Your monster maybe in defense, but I can still do Battle Damage thanks to my dragon. You see, when I attack with it, the difference in my monster's attack points and your monster's defense points get dealt directly to your life points."
"Trample…" Marie said in somewhat shock.
"That's right. I move to attack with Cyber End Dragon, so blast that Mystical Shine Ball with Super Strident Blaze!"
A mighty mechanical roar filled the air as the tri-headed dragon released a stream of powerful energy straight at the sphere creature.
Seeing the danger coming, Marie called out "You may think you've hit upon a real strategy, but you haven't! I activate my trap card Negate Attack! Thanks to this, I get to end your Battle Phase and your attack is negated. Also, thanks to this trap being a counter trap, my Artemis's effect kicks in. Each time a counter trap is played, I get to draw a card."
Smirking, Zane replied "Not quite yet, for I activate the spell card Trap Booster! You might remember it from earlier. Now I get to send a card from my hand to the Graveyard, so I send my Card from a Different Dimension. Thanks to that, I get to activate a trap from my hand, which happens to be my Trap Jammer! This trap negates the activation of another trap, so nice try!"
"No!" was all Marie could say as her trap card was shattered.
The attack continued on, and finally reached the small sphere monster, which was surrounded by the blast of energy. The remainder of the blast then struck Marie hard, pushing her backwards several feet and causing a great bit of smoke to appear.
As the smoke vanished, Marie was seen standing hunched over, panting hard. Slowly, she stood straight and walked forward to where she had been standing.
After a few more moments, when she had caught her breath, she said "Since my trap was negated, it's gone, but your Trap Jammer is a counter trap, which means I still get to draw one card from my deck."
Picking up another card, Marie saw it was one Illidan had given her during one Christmas while hiding away the Shadow Charms. They had been in Egypt at the time, mostly just there to pick up another charm from Shadi. While there, they had decided to stay for the weekend, seeing how it was Christmas.
Marie still remembered Illidan handing her a box, which Marie knew what was in it. He always got her a card for Christmas. In fact, almost every event in their life, he got her something, like a pack of cards or a really rare card or two.
What she didn't expect to find though was this card. She looked at it, and looked back at Illidan with curiosity.
He had seen her curious eyes, and said "It's called Mudora. It's a pretty strong Fairy type monster. You know that sometimes you burn up a lot of monsters defending yourself, and eventually your Graveyard is just full of Fairy monsters. Well, this card turns that into an advantage. With this card, you gain 200 points a Fairy type monster in the Graveyard. Pretty cool, don't you think?"
Marie eventually came to love this card, for it saved her several times. She had a feeling that it would help her now more than ever as well.
Looking back up, she saw Zane say "I end my turn, so go ahead Marie." (Marie 5400, Zane 4900)
Drawing a new card, Marie softly smiled and said "I play the spell card Terroforming! This card allows me to search my deck for a field spell card."
Pulling her deck out of it's slot, she slowly began to search through the remaining cards. She quickly realized as she was searching that her deck was getting very thin. "I've been playing so many monster, spell, and trap cards that I had no idea I was burning my deck up this fast. I have to end this fast, or I'll lose. My best guess is that I have only fifteen cards left. That's enough though, I hope."
Finally finding the right card, she pulled it out and shuffled the remainder of her deck. She then said "Now, for a change of scenery. I play the field spell Sanctuary of the Sky!"
A slot on the end of the Duel Disk popped open and she stuck the card onto the open slot. It then pulled back in and the Duel Disk slightly glowed. Quickly, the scenery of the duel changed. A blue sky with large white fluffy clouds appeared and a large stone building appeared behind Marie.
"As long as this card is on the field, when a Fairy type monster loses a battle, I receive zero Battle Damage. That takes care of the small problem with your monster."
Looking at her Graveyard, Marie began to count off the Fairy monsters in it in her head. After a moment, she came to the conclusion that only twelve monsters in her Graveyard were Fairy type, which meant her monster couldn't win a fight with Zane's monster, yet.
"That's it for me." (Marie 5400, Zane 4900)