Hey everyone! Well, yet another fun filled week, hehe. Monday, I visited my grandfather, who is doing well. He was eating rice pudding when I arrived, which shocked me really. Apparently, he's been given the go ahead to eat some stuff, like rice pudding, bananas (crushed up of course), mashed potatoes, and other liquid/soft food. He seemed rather alert and normal while there. Today, at work, we learned what our next set of projects are going to be, which was cool. We have till the end of June to finish up, and we begin more than likely in March or so. Also, next month, me and another guy will hopefully be going up to the home base and get to hang out with the programmers there. Finally, today (Wednesday), I'm headed up to see my grandfather once again and eat some dinner with my grandmother, Cindy, my mom, and possibly my sister and her boyfriend. Also, I'm off tomorrow, which is nice (I took off, hehe). Plus, I'm off for the next two days after today, plus the weekend, so five day weekend!
Writing wise, Another is going great. I did get a few minor ideas for the sequel to FG, but really, that's about it. Eh, I hate to say it, but things look shaky for a sequel currently, but I'm trying to work on it. We'll see.
Last time, the others left the shrine and encountered Axel, who moved Illidan and decided to fight Chazz. Now Chazz is in a desperate fight to beat Axel, but in his weakened condition, can he win? And what of the Slifer Shrine!?
Thank you everyone for your reviews last time. Heh, only 1 shy of 300 reviews, which is not too shabby. Thanks everyone for this. Alright, time for the reviews!
x-knight20: Thanks. Yeah, Axel is a pretty cool character from KH2. Np about answering your question on Anubis. Eh, if a card that strong came out, I'd be terrified for what it would do to the game, lol.
Ultimate Legendary Master: Thanks. Good catch. You're right, I meant Premature Burial, but used Silent Doom oddly enough… But thank you for pointing out that error. I'm reloading the chapter to fix the mistake. Thanks once more.
pink-kiss-candy: LOL! (/Watches spiders fall from air onto Ryon and explode, leaving him a charred mess.\)
Isis the Sphinx: Lol, cute. True, I guess things are repeating themselves slightly, but to get all the Egyptian God Cards, they gotta fight the guardians, and so long as Zell tries to take the cards, there will be people waiting… (/Sniffle…\) You don't have to be so mean! Hehe…
Nathan: Ah, it's cool about being hesitant. I sometimes feel the same way about reviewing for the first time on a fan fic. Thanks for reading all of my stories. I'm glad you really liked this story. I try to update whenever I can, which is 3 times a week, since I try and finish my stories up before I start posting. Of course, sometimes I do post without finishing stories. Yeah, I know what you mean about Horus being bad is odd. I used it in the last story (I think…) on Illidan's side, but oh well. I'm glad you liked the interim duels between guardians. It does kind of build hype I suppose for the next guardian. Thank you once more for your review. I really enjoyed it, and hope to see more reviews from you in the future.
Knives91: Thanks. Glad you liked the chapter.
Metal Overlord 2.0: Yep, Axel was a student at the school. Glad you like seeing Axel in action. It's cool about not reviewing too much. It happens. Lol, Yami Marik, it's time to give up man. No way you can make a comeback now. True, the only thing he controls is the review, lol. (/Taps Yami Marik on the shoulder. Smiles a fanged smile and waves.\) Might want to run chief, because I have five little reason why you should. (/Crackles claws.\) Thanks for the review.
ardee: Lol, yes, another stunt. Heh, we all want to see Chazz and Axel, lol. Yeah, Horus vs. Armed Dragon would be nice… I know, I've been out of the game a while, and Kaiser Glider wouldn't do jack anymore, lol. Still, I didn't see much Skill Drain out before I left, so who knows. Ah, the good old favorites of mine, United We Stand and Mage Power… Those were the good days. At least we got to talk a little bit last night. Not much, but some, hehe. And yes, Marie does have plans to continue her stories, just when is the problem, lol. Thanks for the review!
Well, that's it everyone. I'll try and make sure to get a very special Turkey Day chapter up to celebrate not only the turkey (/Points at the remains of the one I ate.\) and my 300th review. Thank you everyone once again for all of your reviews, comments, etc. I really do enjoy all of them. Till Thursday, enjoy!
Chapter 55
Drawing, Axel remarked "Gladly! I start by playing the spell Pot of Greed, which means two new cards for me!"
Picking up two cards, Axel smirked once more and slapped a card to his Duel Disk, calling out "I summon Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective (2000/0)!"
A massive piece of flesh slowly rose up from the field. In the center of the flesh was a single eye that had a blue iris. Small flames of red energy seemed to be pouring off of the creature while it simply hovered in position.
"Next, I play the spell Quick Summon, which lets me summon this, my second Gaia Soul the Combustible Collective (2000/0)!"
Another piece of flesh with a single blue eye appeared on the field beside of the other.
"Gaia, attack that pathetic green creature with Flaming Eye Burst!"
Taking aim, the eye creature launched an attack that incinerated the weaker green monster. When the blast hit, shattering the poor green creature, the remainder of the blast went flying back straight at Chazz, smacking him hard in the chest and knocking him to one knee.
Panting hard, Chazz slowly stood. Smirking at his work, Axel smugly said "I guess you're curious about why you were hit also. Well, it's kind of simple. Gaia has the special ability to deal you damage even if your monster is in defense. In simple terms, I just did trample damage."
Slightly growling, Chazz slowed his breathing and defiantly replied "Whatever."
Smirking once more at Chazz, Axel called out "You maybe defiant now, but that won't last long. Attack his pathetic black creature now Horus with Darkness Flames!"
Roaring loudly, the dragon released a stream of black flames, which instantly engulfed the weaker black creature. The creature was quickly burned up, leaving no traces of it's existence.
"Time to bring you to your knees! I activate Gaia's effect! By sacrificing a Pyro type monster, I can increase it's attack points by 1000. My second Gaia, I sacrifice the first Gaia and Horus to you, so make me proud (2000 + 1000 2 4000/0)!"
Both the silver dragon and the one piece of flesh vanished, but as they did, the remaining piece of flesh bulged with power. It began glowing with an evil dark red color, seemingly growing in power.
"Gaia, attack his remaining Ojama with Flaming Eye Burst!"
Rushing forward, the eye burst into flames and struck the remaining yellow creature, which cried out "I'm sorry boss!" After the initial hit, the creature continued forward and struck Chazz hard, knocking him backwards into the air and into the barrier. Smashing up against it, Chazz cried out in pain. A few moments later, he finally fell off of the barrier and landed on the ground with a deafening thud.
"CHAZZ!" Jaden called out, hoping to get some kind of reaction.
Seeing none, he rushed up to the barrier and called out again, but still, there was no response from the young man.
Laughing at Chazz, Axel smugly said "You are finished. Just admit it, you were wrong."
"No… way…" came a raspy voice.
With great difficulty, Chazz began to stand up once more. He was struggling to stand, but finally made it to his feet. Panting heavily, he glared at Axel.
"Still a little fight left in you huh? Well, not for much longer. I activate the spell card Level Modulation. I'm doing you favor by playing this, so take advantage. First, you get to draw two cards from your deck."
Slowly, Chazz picked up two cards and added them to his left hand. Once he had, he fell back down to one knee, panting just as heavily as before. Nodding, Axel smirked, saying "Next, I get a LV monster from my Graveyard, so I pick my Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV8 (3000/1800)!"
Rising up once more in a sphere of black flames, the silver metal dragon roared, causing the flames to disperse.
"I end my turn, which causes my Gaia Soul to go to the Graveyard, but that's the price you pay for using an unstable monster."
The single lump of flesh began twitching and suddenly exploded, leaving nothing of the creature.
"Your go, if you have a go that is." (Axel 1400, Chazz 300)
"Come on Chazz, stand up and show him what you've got!" Jaden called out, trying hard to encourage his friend.
Staring at Chazz's panting form, Illidan pondered what was going to happen. "He's exhausted. I don't think he'll make it. Those last shots really wore him down, not to mention he already had an intense duel against Chaos Sorcerer. Don't give up hope Chazz. I know you can hang on."
Chuckling at Chazz, Axel smugly asked "Is that the extent of your strength Chazz?"
Seeing no change, Axel smirked even more, saying "You're pathetic. I knew you didn't have what it took to hack it against me. You're a failure Chazz. Always have been, and always will be!"
Looking up, Chazz glared at Axel through his bangs. With great difficulty, he began standing up. Finally on his feet, Chazz gradually slowed his breathing till it was finally under control.
"What do you fight for Axel?" he asked, shocking the group with the question.
Somewhat shocked by the question, Axel regained his composure and replied "For regaining my memories. They belong to me, and I will have them back once I beat you!"
Seeing Chazz's reaction of a light chuckle, Axel growled and yelled "What's so funny!?"
Looking dead serious at Axel, Chazz remarked "You." Shaking his head, he added "You just don't get it. When you fight for something, it shouldn't be for yourself."
Sneering at the comment, Axel replied "You're one to talk. I've watched you duel throughout this year, and each time, it's been for your own selfish pride! Don't lecture me now on what I should or shouldn't fight for!"
"You still don't get it. I'm not fighting for my selfish pride anymore."
Raising an eyebrow to this, Axel smartly asked "Then what do you fight for? To prove I'm wrong? For what do you fight for then!?"
"I fight for a friend, for a person that was taken. She taught me a valuable lesson, and I won't ever forget it." Chazz confidently replied.
Showing all of his confidence in his eyes, Chazz continued with "She showed me that winning isn't everything, that if you fight for something, then you must have a true reason. It must be a reason that is true and noble. That's why I fight now alongside of Professor Illidan! I fight to help save the one he has lost, the one person who broke through to me. And that's the reason why I'll take you down!"
Bursting out loud laughing, Axel defiantly pointed at Chazz, saying "You can't defeat me. I don't care what reason you fight for, it isn't strong enough to beat me. You're too weak to."
Drawing his next card on his deck, Chazz confidently called out "We'll see about that!"
Looking at the card, he smirked, saying "Your time is up. I'm about to finish you off, once and for all."
"How so? You have no monsters, barely any cards in your hand, and next to nothing on the field!? Just admit defeat." Axel bragged.
Smirking, Chazz shook his head, saying "Not happening. It's time I show you what I've had hidden for so long."
Realizing Chazz was talking about the card he had had face down since the start the duel, Axel asked "What could you have possibly hidden this long? Nothing I'm sure."
"Don't count on it!" Chazz quickly replied. Pointing at his face down card, he called out "I reveal my trap, Return from a Different Dimension! I pay half my life points in order to special summon as many as possible monsters from my removed from play pile. Since I only have three currently, that means all three return, so come back X-Head Cannon (1800/1500), Y-Dragon Head (1500/1600), and Z-Metal Tank (1500/1300)!"
In the sky, a multicolored rift opened up, and slowly, one by one, three machine creatures came pouring out from it. The first was the blue and yellow robot that hovered on a sphere device. Next was the red machine dragon. The last was the blue and yellow tank like creature.
Sneering at the three creatures, Axel smugly commented "Your creatures are weak. You can't beat me with those three."
"I agree, they're too weak to beat your monster, but I have something that will beat you."
The sky suddenly began to darken with ominously dark clouds. Lightning flashed down from them at the field, making Axel glance around. Realization finally struck him, as his eyes went wide with shock.
"But you can't play it!" Axel screamed.
"Wanna bet! I sacrifice all three of my monsters in order to summon The Winged Dragon of Ra (?/?)!" Chazz yelled while he slapped the Egyptian God Card to his Duel Disk.
Lightning began to form on Chazz's Duel Disk. From the bolts came a tremendous beam of light which flew into the air. Descending from the sky at a slow rate was a massive golden sphere emitting golden rays of light.
Seeing this, Chazz gaped at it, and asked aloud "Now what!? Where is Ra!?"
The three monsters spirits of the Ojamas formed around him, with the yellow one saying "Boss, you have to recite the chant to get it to come out."
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?" Chazz yelled.
"No, we're not boss. You have to recite the chant to make Ra come under your command." the little yellow creature answered.
Growling, Chazz muttered "Just great. I don't remember jack about it."
"We know it boss." the yellow creature piped up.
Looking at the three with an uneasy look, Chazz asked "What happens if I get the chant wrong?"
"Ra won't fall under your command, and it will stay a sphere. Also, that guy will have a chance to try the chant." replied the small black creature.
Turning thoughtful for a moment, Chazz finally asked "Do you three know the full chant?"
"Why certainly boss." the green creature responded.
Sighing, Chazz turned his eyes up to the golden orb above the field, and said "You three had better, because if you don't, we're finished."
"We do. Trust us boss." the three said in unison.
"I do." Chazz simply answered.
Clearing his throat, the green creature began, saying "Great beast of the sky, please hear my cry. Transform thyself from orb of light and bring me victory in this fight."
Repeating what the creature said, Chazz waited momentarily before the black creature continued where the green left off, saying "Envelop the desert with your glow and cast your rage upon my foe. Unlock your powers from deep within so that together we may win."
Once more repeating the words he heard, Chazz finally heard the yellow creature say "Appear in this Shadow Game as I call your name, Winged Dragon of Ra!"
With his last declaration made, Chazz watched in amazement when the large golden sphere began to transform. Bit by bit, the sphere transformed into a large golden dragon. Once fully transformed into the terrifying form of a golden metal dragon, it released a terrible roar, making the whole ground shake.
"It's not possible!" Axel screamed in shock.
Smirking at this, Chazz replied "Oh, but it is. By the way, Ra's points are determined by the monsters I sacrificed for it. The total of my monsters attack points is a whooping 4800 (1800 + 1500 + 1500 4800/1500 + 1600 + 1300 4400)!"
Roaring even louder, the dragon began to glow with a bright golden aura. Glaring at the silver dragon, the golden dragon roared loudly once more, seemingly causing the silver dragon to begin to shake with fear.
"Ra, finish this duel with your Blaze Cannon!"
Once more roaring loudly, the dragon formed a large sphere of golden energy within an archway on it's back between it's wings. Slowly, the energy began to seep down into the dragon's mouth through a set of two wires. Opening it's jaws, the golden energy could be seen within the dragon's throat. With a rapid blast, the dragon sent a stream of golden energy streaking towards the weaker silver dragon.
"NO WAY! IT CAN'T BE POSSIBLE!" Axel screamed while watching his dragon being approached by the blast.
There was little talking after that for the blast tore through the silver dragon easily, leaving nothing but smoking debris. Once the dragon was no more, the remainder of the blast struck Axel, throwing him up against the black barrier. His blood curdling scream made Alexis cover her ears, and even Jaden turned away. Illidan watched on, seeing the last of the young man that challenged Chazz.
After a few minutes, the blast subsided, allowing Axel to fall to the ground with a sickening thud. His life points drained away to zero, ending the game and causing both Duel Disks to power down. The massive Egyptian God soon vanished, but not before giving Chazz a look that said well done.
Walking over to check on Axel, Illidan sighed and shook his head. Turning back to the others, he walked up to Chazz and asked "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Chazz defiantly replied.
Nodding, Illidan responded with "We need to rest up for Jaden's duel then. I suggest we go get something to eat and relax a bit. Do you need some help in getting back Chazz?"
"I told you already, I'm fine." Chazz gruffly said.
Taking a step forward, Chazz immediately fell to the ground face first. Laying there, he mumbled "Maybe I could use a little help…"
Once saying this, he passed out from exhaustion, making Illidan lightly sigh. "Hard head, I knew you were drained." he chided before scooping Chazz up and throwing him over his shoulder.
"Guys, let's head back. I'll put Chazz down at my house and then we can grab something to eat and rest up." Illidan said to the others.
Both Jaden and Alexis nodded and the pack left for the dorms.
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Arriving back at Illidan's home, the group split up to freshen up while Illidan put Chazz down in one of the spare rooms.
Coming back downstairs, Illidan began a small dinner for the four. Cooking up some rice and chicken, he set the table in preparation for the others to return.
Nearly thirty minutes passed before Jaden came back into the kitchen. He smiled at Illidan, saying "That smells delicious!"
"Thanks Jaden." Illidan said with a sad smile.
Seeing this, Jaden asked "What's wrong?"
"I was thinking about Marie again."
Giving an apologetic smile, Jaden placed a hand on Illidan's shoulder, saying "We'll save her. Once we get my Egyptian God Card tonight, we'll be sure to save Marie!"
"Perhaps. Are you ready for tonight?"
Nodding in reply, Jaden smiled, saying "Yep. I'm ready to kick some guardian butt and reclaim that Egyptian God Card!"
Lightly chuckling at that, Illidan patted Jaden on the back, saying "Good to hear."
Turning serious, Illidan added "Do be careful. This guardian isn't one to play around with."
"Alright, I will."
Smiling, Illidan nodded and turned back to fixing dinner, saying "It should be ready soon. I hope you guys like stir fry the quick way."
"As long as it tastes better than what Marie used to fix, it's all good." Jaden replied with a big goofy grin.
Laughing, Illidan quickly responded with "Yeah, it is."
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"Another has failed us. Zell, you told me these fools would not, yet you were wrong again! Tell me, how I can expect the power of the Egyptian God Cards to revive the Sacred Beasts when you can't even capture one of the Egyptian God Cards!" roared Legato.
Cowering in spirit form, Zell fell to his hands and knees, saying "Please Master, forgive me! I thought that they were strong enough. The power we have given them should have…"
"I WANT RESULTS, NOT EXCUSES!" Legato roared once more, this time sending a bolt of Shadow Magic through Zell's spirit form.
Crying out in pain, Zell pulled into a fetal position. Through his screams of pain, he cried out "Please Master, give the last one a chance!"
Stopping his tormenting of Zell, Legato glared at the crumpled up spirit form. "One last chance. In the mean time, I shall find one I know for certain shall destroy Illidan should this person fail."
Slowly moving into a bowing position, Zell weakly replied "Yes Master."
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Opening his violet eyes, a young man with mostly black spiked hair with blonde bangs and pink on the edges of the spikes glanced up from his boat at the sky. Staring at the dark clouds as they slowly moved in, he sighed.
"So, the darkness is growing. I hope I'm not too late." he said aloud.
Turning his sight towards the direction he was headed, he lightly smiled. "I should reach the island in two nights. I just hope I'm not too late."
Frowning, the young man then smiled, saying "No, I know you can make it till then my friends. Just please, don't let the evil win. I know you can beat it."
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After nearly two hours of relaxing and eating, the group of Illidan, Alexis, and Jaden met in Illidan's living room.
"Should we get Chazz up?" Alexis asked.
Shaking his head, Illidan replied "No, let him sleep. He needs the rest. After an intense set of duels like he had, he needs to take it easy."
"Alright, we'll leave him to rest then." Jaden said with a small smile.
Nodding, Illidan said "Let's move out then. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can get back and rest up."
"Right!" Jaden and Alexis said in unison.
Heading out, Illidan locked the door and led the group off in the direction of the shrines, hoping to help Jaden claim the third Egyptian God Card.
"We just got to get that card tonight. Once we have it, tomorrow will be all left up to me to finish. Marie, please, hang on a few more days. I will come for you!"