Hey there everyone! Well, this weekend has been decent. Not much has happened really. I got some tires put on my car, and that was about it. I spent some time with Marie, caught up somewhat on my sleep, and managed to finish the ending to this story!
I know, many gasps has probably happened now, lol. But seriously, there is something that I need to mention. Even though I finished the ending to this story, by no means am I done. I have realized a few flaws in the story and am going back to fix them, plus I came up with another duel to write up that I think everyone will really like. I'm thinking maybe another week or so before I finish, pending on how much time I get to write on the duel and the other plot stuff. So please, I know I keep asking for this, but do have a little patience with me. I am planning on posting 3 chapters this week, so that is a good sign at the very least.
Last time, Illidan and Marie continued their onslaught against Jaden and Chazz in the tag team duel, with the loving couple showing the young students how they do things. Can Chazz and Jaden survive this duel, let alone make some sort of dent in Illidan and Marie's life points?
Alright, it's time once more! That's right, it's review time!
x-knight20: Thanks. I really like Silent Magician LV4 and LV8 also. At one time, I considered playing them, but then I realized how hard they would be to actually use. You'd have to center your deck around them, or find a way to keep them in play. Unfortunately, that's not easy, lol. Yep, it is great about grandpa. I get to see him today also. That's too bad about your dad having a stroke. I only hope grandpa does get back to where he once was, but I don't know. I haven't given up hope for him, so we'll see where he ends up.
Ultimate Legendary Master: Thanks. As for the small problems with this chapter, you are right, there are flaws. First up was about the Neo-Spacians. True, he did meet them in season 2, so him having them now is kind of odd. I realized that, but it is explained later about him getting them. Also, about Skyscraper, yeah, I realize it's effect only works on the person's turn that played it, but eh, I was following how season 1 played it for the most part. Lol, in actuality, I really didn't follow it to begin with, but with how it's played in real life. Then I realized recently with the chapter approaching that I should try to make it blend with the show. I've not seen anyone really have a turn after Jaden played Skyscraper after season 1, hence I never saw the changes. Lol, actually, come to think of it, usually it got destroyed or something in season 2 when it got played. Thanks for pointing out these errors though. Thanks about my grandpa.
Isis the Sphinx: Thank you. Eh, chocolate ice cream isn't bad, but I prefer other flavors, lol. Mmm, Superman flavored ice cream…
Glad you guys liked the chapter. This chapter is the final one for this duel, so it ends here, one way or another. I hope to see plenty of reviews when I get back Tuesday. Till then, take care everyone and enjoy!
Chapter 32
"They can't keep this up much longer." Alexis said with worry reflecting in her voice and eyes.
"I agree. At this rate, they'll lose within a few more turns or so." Zane added.
"They just can't give up yet though. There has to be something they can do!" Syrus said with uncertainty in his voice.
Thinking for a moment, Mariah slowly said "I don't know Syrus. Unless they have the comeback of the century, I don't see how they can win this."
"Buck up soldiers. This ain't over yet!" Hasselberry said with confidence.
Looking at the commando, Bastion asked "How can you be so sure? The odds are totally against them."
"Because a duel isn't over till the last card is played." Hasselberry replied.
Nodding, Syrus perked up, saying "He's right. If there's one thing Jaden taught me, it's that a duel is never over till the last card is played. They can still do it, I know it!"
"We believe in you troops!" Hasselberry boomed, which reached both Chazz and Jaden on the field.
On the field, both Illidan and Marie smiled at Hasselberry's words. "So, are you going to let them down?" Illidan asked, somewhat taunting the duo across the field.
Growling, Chazz snapped "We're not finished! It's my move!"
Drawing his card, he smirked, saying "It's time the kid gloves came off. I play the spell card Ojamandala! By paying 1000 life points, I get to special summon from my Graveyard the three Ojama brothers! So welcome back Ojama Yellow (0/1000), Ojama Green (0/1000), and Ojama Black (0/1000)"
Three monsters appeared onto the field sitting on horizontal card images, each wearing pink bikini briefs. The first was a yellow one with antenna eyes and large red lips. The next was a green creature with one large yellow eye and his tongue sticking out. The last one was black with a big gut and a large nose.
"Thanks boss!" the three chimed at once as they turned towards Chazz.
Lightly smirking, Chazz called out "Time to show you two what I'm truly made of! I play the spell card Ojama Delta Hurricane! Rough'em up boys!"
The three creatures each laughed as they leaped into the air, each calling out their names. Finally, they leveled out and each bent over, facing one another with their butts. The three then cried out "Ojama Delta Hurricane!" as they placed their butts together. Once pressed together, the three began to spin rapidly, making Marie slightly gasp. Finally, the three crossed the field and widened the circle till it encompassed both Illidan and Marie's fields. The spinning ring of the three lowered, encircling the monsters and spell/trap card zones. Without a warning, a thunderous explosion ensued with a large puff of smoke forming. The three creatures then leapt back across the field, landing back on their horizontal card images.
Chuckling, Chazz called out "How do you like that!? I wiped out all your …"
As the smoke cleared, a lone figure was seen standing on the field, making the three creatures slightly shake.
"There's no way he survived that…" Chazz said in complete shock as the smoke cleared.
Standing on Illidan's field was the same white mage that had been there prior to the attack. A small white shimmering barrier surrounded the mage, which slowly vanished as the smoke dissipated.
"Problem Chazz?" Illidan questioned sarcastically.
Growling loudly, Chazz snapped "How did your mage survive!? He should have been destroyed by Ojama Delta Hurricane's effect!"
Nodding, Illidan replied "True, your Ojama Delta Hurricane should have destroyed him, but there is a problem. My mage has a special ability: he can't be destroyed due to spell cards. Of course, you have bigger problems too."
"And what might that be?" Chazz gruffly asked.
Smirking at his reaction, Illidan replied "You destroyed a face down card of mine that went off when you did. You see, you destroyed my Spell Calling spell card, which when destroyed, I get to pick a quick play spell card from my deck and show you, then I can set it."
Pulling his deck out, Illidan sorted through it till he found a card. Once he had found it, he showed it, saying "I pick this one, my De-Fusion."
Confused, Chazz only shrugged, saying "Big deal. I don't have a single Fusion…"
Realizing what he was saying, he glanced over at Jaden's field, knowing he had just put Jaden in danger. Slightly growling, Chazz said "I switch my V-Tiger Jet to defense and end." (Chazz, Jaden 900; Marie, Illidan 8000)
"Thanks Illidan." Marie said with a wink.
Nodding back to her, Illidan slightly smiled. Taking this time to draw, Marie said "I play Pot of Greed, meaning I get two new cards!"
Picking up two more cards, she said "I first play the spell card Celestial Transformation. This spell card lets me special summon one Fairy type monster from my hand with half of it's attack points, so I pick my Guardian Angel Joan (2800 / 2 1400/2000)."
A female angel with pink skin, a white dress that showed her many curves and golden wings appeared onto the field.
"Next, I play Monster Reborn, bringing back my Shining Angel (1400/800)."
A male angel with blonde hair, large blonde colored wings, well toned skin, and a white tunic appeared on the field.
"I sacrifice both in order to summon my favorite monster, Tyrant Dragon (2900/2500)!"
Both fairies vanished from the field, only to be replaced by a powerful dark orange dragon with massive wings, powerful arms and legs, with many sharp claws and fangs, a strong tail, and finally some sort of fins sticking off the side of it's head.
"Tyrant Dragon, attack Chazz's Ojama Green with Tyrant Flame!"
The dragon roared in response to it's commands and launched into the air, taking perfect aim on the green one eyeball monster. With a display of force, the dragon shot a stream of flames at the small green monster who shrieked.
"Boss!" the weak green creature cried out before shattering from the hit of the intense flames.
"I'm not done with you yet Chazz!" Marie called out. "I activate Tyrant Dragon's effect. See, since you still have a monster on the field, he can attack a second time. So, incinerate that Ojama Black!"
The dragon roared in response and took aim once more, sending another stream of flames out, this time directed at the small black creature.
"Oh the humanity!" cried out the dramatic black creature as it vanished in a flash from the flames.
Smirking confidently, Marie said "I guess I'll end my turn then." (Chazz, Jaden 900; Marie, Illidan 8000)
Looking at the field, Zane softly said to the others "I don't know what Jaden will do this turn."
Nodding, Bastion added "His position is quite difficult. If he attacks, Illidan will activate his De-Fusion, thus breaking his Tempest apart. If he doesn't attack, Illidan can still use his De-Fusion on his turn. It's quite a bad situation, any way you look at it."
"But he has to do something." Syrus said in a pleading voice.
Replying with confidence, Hasselberry said "Don't worry Private Truesdale, I'm sure the Serge will figure out what to do."
"I hope you're right, because if you're not, Jaden and Chazz will lose soon." Alexis said with seriousness in her voice.
On the field, Jaden drew his next card and gave a smile. "Alright, here goes something! Tempest, attack Marie's Tyrant Dragon with Glider Strike (2800 + 1000 3800/2800)!"
Glowing with power from the field, the green haired warrior took to the air and took aim at the dark orange dragon.
Before the warrior could fire his blaster, Illidan called out "Jaden, did you forget about me and my face down card!? I activate De-Fusion, which means your monster is splitting apart!"
The green haired warrior let out a small cry as suddenly he glowed and vanished. Three monsters took his place, one which was wearing two shades of blue, another in blue and gold, and finally the last was in green.
Smirking at this, Jaden replied "Actually I didn't."
Confused, Illidan asked "What do you mean you didn't?"
Lightly chuckling, Jaden replied "It's all good! I activate the spell card Instant Fusion! Now I can send my monsters to the Graveyard once more and bring back Elemental Hero Tempest (2800/2800)!"
The three creatures on the field began swirling back together once again, forming the green haired warrior again.
"Tempest, take down Illidan's mage with Glider Strike (2800 + 1000 3800/2800)!"
The warrior leapt into the air, taking aim this time at the white mage. The blaster on his arm began glowing with light blue energy at the tip. Soon, the blast was fired, striking the weaker white mage head no, destroying it easily.
Lightly smirking, Illidan said "Well done Jaden. You've done what very few have ever done. You just brought down my Silent Magician LV8. The last person to do that was Marie, but that was a good while back. Congratulations on doing this Jaden."
Running a finger under his nose, Jaden replied "Thanks, but it's come with a high cost. Unfortunately, when I use Instant Fusion, during my End Phase, Tempest goes back to my deck, so oh well."
The green haired warrior on the field began glowing and finally vanished, leaving Jaden alone on his field.
"Your go." (Chazz, Jaden 900; Marie, Illidan 7700)
Picking up his next card, Illidan said "You did well Jaden, but it's time I end this duel. I start by playing Pot of Greed, meaning two new cards are mine."
A large green pot with yellow eyes and an evil smile appeared on the field and let out a laugh as Illidan drew two cards. It then instantly shattered once Illidan had the cards.
"You've both done well against the two of us, but all good things must come to an end. I start by summoning Jowgen the Spiritualist (200/1300)."
A man in mostly maroon, with some yellow and red, tunic with blue pants appeared. He had a small white hat on his head and a staff in his left hand. His face looked oriental, and his whole attire matched.
"Why bother summoning that weakling?" Chazz roughly asked.
Lightly chuckling, Illidan replied "Very good question Chazz. It's really simple. You see, when Jowgen is on the field, I can activate his special effect. By discarding a card, he automatically destroys all special summoned monsters on the field."
Chazz only gasped at this, as he knew what that meant. Seeing he had figured it out, Illidan held a card out from his body, saying "I send my Magical Scientist to the Grave, meaning all special summoned monsters are gone now."
Placing his card in the Graveyard slot, the card was slowly sucked in, causing the mage's staff to start to glow. Twirling it in front of himself, the mage finally stopped twirling it and struck the ground with the bottom tip. A wave of white went flowing across the field, heading straight for Chazz's monsters. The wave struck the remaining odd creature, which was yellow. It instantly cried out in pain as it was easily smashed by the wave, with it sending out a small explosion as it vanished, leaving Chazz wide open.
"I next activate the spell card Magical Dimension, meaning I can sacrifice Jowgen in order to special summon Magician's Valkyrie (1600/1800)!"
A statue being held up by four chains attached to a metal frame like cube structure slowly rose up onto the field. The doors to the statue instantly opened up and sucked in the mage in maroon robes. The statue slightly glowed for a moment before opening it's doors up once more and shooting out a new young female mage with chestnut colored hair and green eyes, wearing a light blue and pink revealing outfit with a curved hook scepter in her hand appeared. She gave a small wink as she twirled around and swung her scepter downwards.
"Finish things up Magician's Valkyrie with Misfit Scepter Blast!"
Nodding with a smile on her face at Illidan, the mage leapt forward and pointed her staff at the two boys. With a light giggle, she shot two green spheres out of her staff. The twin blasts went hurtling towards their targets, which could do nothing. The blasts struck at the same time, causing both Jaden and Chazz to grasp their chests with pain.
Once the last of their life points drained, their Duel Disks powered down. The remaining monsters on Illidan and Marie's fields vanished, with the young mage giving Illidan a small wink and the orange dragon giving Marie a small nod. Their Duel Disks finally powered down, leaving the field quiet.
Illidan calmly walked over to Jaden, while Marie checked on Chazz. Seeing both were fine, they offered their hands. Jaden gladly took Illidan's and gave him a high five, while Chazz grudgingly shook Marie's hands.
Walking away, Chazz muttered "Stupid Slacker."
"Ah, come on Chazz, don't be like that man." Jaden called out to his friend, who ignored him and continued to walk out of the arena.
Sighing, Jaden turned to both Illidan and Marie, saying "Sorry about him."
Lightly chuckling, Illidan replied "You have nothing to be sorry about. By the way, good duel. You had some nice moves out there."
"Thanks, but you two were awesome. Me and Chazz just couldn't get in sync with one another, and that was our downfall. Oh well, it's all good." Jaden said with happiness beaming from him.
The crowd cheered on both sets of teams, seemingly happy with the results either way.
"No matter what, you did good Jaden." Illidan silently said low enough to only be heard by himself.
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As the weeks continued on, so did the bad nightmares/visions of Illidan's past. Almost once a week, he would have some kind of vision of the past, mostly of Zell's kidnapping of Marie.
Not one to worry Marie over things, he hid it from her, but knew she would grill him for it if she found out. He convinced himself that he would protect her from himself, but knew deep down he should really tell her what was going on, but still kept it from her.
Classes continued as normal, with Winter Break approaching on the horizon, giving the students something to look forward to. It was less than a month away, and with Thanksgiving coming up, the students looked even more forward to the upcoming break.
Still, a feeling of something was wrong hung around Illidan and Marie. Both weekly began checking the shrines, only finding them fine still. Illidan had managed to get permission to check on the Sacred Beast Cards, and found that the barrier surrounding them was indeed missing. He replaced the barrier with a stronger one, hoping that the new one would hold. Along with checking the shrines, Illidan included checking the barrier too.
During the week of Thanksgiving, a majority of the students left for home. Illidan and Marie decided to head to Egypt to visit Shadi and Ishizu with Mariah since Zane volunteered to keep an eye on the Slifer Dorm. While there, Illidan and Marie talked with Shadi and Ishizu of the strange happenings.
During the time, Illidan finally managed to get Shadi alone and the pair went for a walk. The two mostly discussed what was going on in the present, and occasionally told a joke of the past.
Turing to Shadi seriously, Illidan said "Shadi, I think something is wrong at the school."
Frowning, Shadi asked "Why do you say that?"
"Well, I've been having these visions of the past…" Illidan began.
"You've told Marie, I hope." Shadi said, interrupting Illidan.
Sighing, Illidan shook his head. "She doesn't need to worry about something that's unimportant."
"Illidan, you know she'll kill you if you keep this from her." Shadi said with a serious tone.
Once again sighing, Illidan nodded, saying "Yeah, I know, but she doesn't need to worry about something that is nothing. It's just visions of my past."
Thinking for a moment, Shadi asked "What part of your past?"
"When Zell took her captive and tried to get me to betray Yami." Illidan quickly replied.
"Hmm, odd." Shadi said with some thought.
Nodding, Illidan replied "She had a nightmare earlier this school year about Zell too, but it was odd."
"Are you sure it's not a vision?" Shadi quickly asked.
Lightly chuckling, Illidan nodded, saying "Yes, I'm pretty sure. She said he was alive in this time period, and that me and him were dueling. For some reason, she was away in a small distance watching the duel. I had Anubis on my field and whatever Zell was using struck him, causing me to lose the duel."
"Hmm, I can see why you say it is a nightmare. There are two reasons, one being Zell is dead. You, Yami, Set, and Marie all four confirmed that he died in the cave in. The other reason being Anubis is sealed away." Shadi said after analyzing what Illidan told him.
Nodding, Illidan responded "I know. No one could have survived that cave in, I'm positive. Even if he used a barrier to shield himself, that wouldn't hold long. He was as strong as I was back then, and I know for sure I couldn't hold a barrier up against that kind of pressure for very long, let alone long enough to dig myself out. Plus, he was exhausted from his fight, so I know for sure he couldn't have thrown a barrier up for very long. Then there is the fact that he'd run out of oxygen. I know Zell can't be alive, but yet memories of him are coming up in my mind."
Both sighed and looked out towards the desert. "I wish I knew my friend. But if you think something is happening, you should be extremely careful." Shadi finally said.
"Yeah, I know." Illidan replied, taking a glance up at the approaching dark sky. Looking up towards the part he was very familiar with, he lightly smiled.
Seeing this, Shadi smiled, saying "Thinking of your father again?"
"Yeah… He's been on my mind a lot too. I guess due that thinking of him always calms me down. He taught me so much before he died, but there was so much left." Illidan said as his eyes were still skyward.
Lightly smiling, he continued with "The one thing I always remember when I think of him is the constellation he showed me. It's the one known as the Phoenix. He told me that it was a mythical bird that never died."
Nodding, Shadi smiled, saying "Yes, that bird was said to never die. It would always rise up from the ashes, no matter what you did to it."
"Yep. Father told me that his love for my mother and me was much like that bird. That no matter what, his love would be eternal." Illidan said with a bit of tenderness in his voice.
Smiling, Shadi nodded, replying "Yes, that is the best way to put it. Love is eternal, and everlasting."
"Yeah, and I'm glad you finally found it, old friend." Illidan added with a bit of sarcasm on the end.
Both lightly chuckled and turned back towards the house to check on the girls and children.
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"I wish he wouldn't keep secrets from me." Marie said as she sipped her tea.
Ishizu looked over at Marie puzzled, as if asking for what she meant. "Remember, I have the power to see the past, present, and future." Marie stated.
Nodding with understanding, Ishizu lightly smiled, saying "I remember. Now, what do you mean about Illidan keeping secrets?"
Sighing, Marie replied "I know at night he wakes up from horrible dreams of some kind. What they're about, I don't know. He goes outside, calms down by looking at the stars for a while, then comes back to bed."
Frowning, Ishizu said "I don't see how that is keeping a secret from you. Maybe he's just having a bad dream and needs to calm down."
Shaking her head, Marie replied "No, I know Illidan. He had a dream a few months back, one of Zell…"
Seeing Ishizu was seemingly clueless, Marie lightly chuckled, saying "Zell was a friend of Illidan and his father in the past."
"Ah, I see." Ishizu responded as she took another sip of her tea.
Taking another sip herself, Marie then continued, saying "Anyways, he kidnapped me not long after Illidan began training me. Yami had banished him for killing his father, but he came back anyways to take his revenge on Yami. He tried to convince Illidan to join him, but Illidan of course, being the one to know what was right and what was wrong refused."
"Zell got mad and poisoned me, giving Illidan an alternative: bring Yami to him, or watch me die. Illidan chose to bring Yami to Zell, but not before finding a cure for the poison. While Yami and Set fought Zell, Illidan gave me the cure to the poison and got me out of the cave Zell held me in. In the end, the battle caused a cave in and Zell was trapped inside, buried alive."
Ending her story, Marie took another sip while Ishizu nodded. "I see. So, he's had nightmares about this memory?" she asked.
"Yes. He had one at least that he told me about. Ever since, he's not told me about it. I know he wakes up though from the dreams. A few times I felt him stir and get out of bed. A few other times, I felt him come back in and lay back down." Marie said as she stared into her tea.
Sighing, she said "After five millennia, I'd think he'd learn not to keep things from me. After all, I can see what has happened."
Ishizu lightly giggled at this, saying "That's a good deterrent from him ever cheating on you."
"Keh, as if he'd do that. He knows I'd kill him." Marie joked.
Turning serious, she added "But that goes against his honor code, so I know he'd never do that. Besides, he wouldn't do that to me. I trust him completely."
"Good to hear." Ishizu said with a smile.
Slowly trying to get up, Ishizu eased out of her seat, but nearly lost her balance. Lightly smiling, Marie said "I see this pregnancy is taking it's toll on you."
Nodding, Ishizu replied "Yeah, this kid is heavy. I forgot how odd it is to be pregnant again. You'd think after three I'd have figured it out."
"Yeah... I've been lucky in this lifetime so far to not be." Marie lightly joked.
Chuckling, Ishizu nodded, saying "Well, I don't mind. I love my children, and don't mind a bit of discomfort in having to carry one."
"Yeah… Oh yeah, do Marik and Odion still hang around close by?" Marie asked.
"Yes, of course they do. They take care of the kids quite often actually. Marik is a great uncle to them." Ishizu said with a smile.
Smiling even more, she added "It's hard to believe a little over ten years ago he was a laughing maniacal nut with a powerful darkness in his heart who wanted to take over the world. Now he's a laughing maniacal nut uncle who chases his nieces."
Laughing, Marie replied "Well, those jobs don't pay much. Besides, being a Harley dealer has to be a lot better."
"True." Ishizu added as she laughed herself.
Offering her hand, Marie asked "So, do you think our husbands will be back before dinner?"
Closing her eyes for a moment, Ishizu thought for a moment before smiling, saying "Yes, I have predicted they will return with big appetites that will put the world's food supply in danger."
Laughing loudly, Marie nodded, saying "Good prediction. We'd better prepare the world for the worst."
The laughing pair finally made it into the kitchen, finishing up the dinner for the returning pair.