Hello again there everyone! Well, this week has been so wacky. First off, my mate called the one company to tell them that she was turning down the offer and was going to work for the State instead (sounds like I'm talking about Fullmetal Alchemist when I say it like that, lol). They were disappointed, but said ok. She then read the letter she had received from the State, only to find a problem… It wasn't a letter saying she had won the job, it said there was another job she could apply for. Needless to say, she was rather distraught over this. She called me up, and I could only tell her try and talk to the other company and see if they'd still consider her. She did so, but they were a bit snotty about it, saying they weren't sure if they'd hire anyone at all now… I think that's a bunch of crap, that they were just pissed off at her and were thinking of not hiring her since she almost took another job over them. At any rate, they said they'd let her know for sure in a week or two, in which she told me if they don't call back, she doesn't care. She said she refused to call them back this time, so we'll see what happens. As for the State, she did say that they had like 4 or 5 positions to fill, and that she was still being considered for the one job. She is also going to interview for another one or so. Hopefully it'll work out for the best. That's my hope and prayer, lol. Other than that drama, we're not moving still, so yay us! As for other stuff, not much really has happened. Saw my grandfather last night, who was doing well. That was about it.
Story wise, I've been working hard on Another, but I've put it off for the time being to work on MtM, which is moving along nicely. I have a duel to finish in it, plus another duel to write. It's going over well thus far.
Last time, the duel between Illidan and his descendant, Jaden, raged on, with Jaden gaining the upper hand once more. Which of these two will win? That has yet to be answered…
Alright, time for the best part! That's right, it's review time!
Okami Princess: I'm glad you reviewed, and thanks about my series. (/Blushes at comment on how good it is.\) Thanks. Well, there isn't much more to this story, other than how things go down I suppose. Hmm, an Illidan vs. 'The Chazz' duel, eh? That could be possible in the next story I suppose. True, he has come a long ways since the beginning of the series. Heh, like I said, I'll see if I can fit that in, if not maybe make a one-shot of it, just for you. Thank you for your review and adding my story to your favs!
DuelistBlake1852: Thanks for spotting those errors. I'll make sure to fix that spelling error today while I'm on. True, I know about Spellbinding Circle wouldn't be destroyed when Jaden played De-Fusion on Tempest, but I did it, so my bad, lol. I'm learning that that and Call of the Haunted and other traps that target something aren't always destroyed more and more often. Heh, I've found out several things most recently that I had no clue on actually, but that's another story I suppose, lol. Also, true on Ready for Intercepting, that Neos could have continued to attack. He lost his target and got to repick it, but the same card could have been picked. It's cool about telling me about the mistakes. I sometimes cringe at what I read that I had done, knowing that it's not the actual way it should go, but it happens. Thanks for pointing out the problems. Very true about some of the cards like Spellbinding Circle. That is a tricky one, much like CotH. Yes, it's very uncertain who will win this duel at the moment. Thanks for the review!
pink-kiss-candy: Very close, lol. Thanks for the review.
x-knight20: Thanks. Eh, maybe in the show a Neos deck is a powerhouse, but in the real world, it don't work out so well, lol. I should know since I play a bit of one against my mate, who sometimes crushes it… Thanks for the review!
Nathan: It's getting there, and they are running out of powerhouse cards to play. The climactic finale is coming, so hang in there, hehe. Correct about flipping a monster to defense doesn't stop an attack, unless it's the attacking monster. It's all odd, lol. So many rules to the game, hehe. Thanks for the review!
Knives91: Yep, they are pummeling one another to death out there. I think he had two face downs, not one. Possibly more… I know I kept track of what he had down throughout this duel, but I'd have to go over my notes to make sure. Thanks for the review!
Ultimate Legendary Master: Yep, Jaden took the lead back, but for how long, lol. It could go either way at this rate. The ending is coming next week, so hang in there. Ok, here is the site addy. I hope and pray it works this time, lol. It is as follows: Just add .html at the end, and that's it. I hope you enjoy the site. It's rather nice, and has all the old episodes too. Thanks for the review!
sirbj: Yep, the duel seems to be coming down to it's final stretch, with Jaden just leading by a fraction, and Illidan holding on for dear life. Heh, who will win is still up in the air, but they're both certainly going at it hard. Thanks for the review!
JudaiAsuka-fan: Lol, thanks. Illidan could very well win. After all, he has the experience, but Jaden is showing he has enough to combat that too. You never know. Heh, you'll find out eventually who wins, lol. Thanks for the review!
Ok, that's all the reviews for this session. Thanks to everyone who sent them to me. Wow, that was the second most amount of reviews I've received. The record is 10 for this story, with this last one, having 9, being second. Great job everyone! Even though this story isn't going to beat ToP in reviews, I'm very proud of how it has turned out, and am very thankful to each and everyone of you who have reviewed and added me to their favs. Heh, it's just nice to know people like my writing, which is what I've always aimed for.
Well, I think I'm done for today. I guess the next time I post will be Monday, and then next Friday, this story will conclude. I may do an update after that like always to answer the final reviews. We'll see, I suppose, lol. For now though, everyone have a good weekend. Enjoy!
Chapter 91
"The Serge has almost got this duel won!" Hasselberry declared with pride ringing in his voice.
"Jaden, you can do it!" Syrus cheered on.
Smiling warmly, Alexis mumbled "I knew you could do this."
"The duel isn't over yet." Zane quickly commented.
"Yeah, that Slacker hasn't won yet, so shut your traps!" Chazz irritably growled out.
Frowning, Bastion added "Chazz is right. Jaden has a long way to go yet before he will win."
"Don't forget, my Uncle down there is one tough customer. Jaden may have him on the ropes at the moment, but he's still in this duel. Uncle Illidan won't quit, ever, no matter how bad things look!" Mariah argued.
Hinata glanced down, whispering to Syrus "Don't lose hope though."
Meanwhile, Marie stared at Illidan, whom was still on one knee panting heavily. "He's being pushed to his limits. I can already tell he's nearing them."
Concern continued to wash over her face, as she mentally added "He'll never give up though. Come on Illidan, hang on. I know you can win this one."
Down on the field, Illidan was still panting hard. Crouched down on one knee, he felt his body lightly shake, as if he was reaching his limits.
"Are you alright Illidan?" Jaden asked, instantly breaking Illidan from his concerns.
Catching his breath at long last, Illidan softly smiled and slowly stood up. Once up, he lightly chuckled, saying "A bit tired, but fine nonetheless."
"Glad to hear. I'd hate to win due that you weren't able to keep going." Jaden admitted.
Chuckling once more, Illidan smirked. "Confident, aren't we?" he taunted.
"Heh, a bit I guess. I mean, after all, I have the most life points between the two of us, and the strongest monster out." Jaden boasted.
Nodding, Illidan smirked, saying "Maybe so, but that could quickly change."
Quickly drawing a card, Illidan examined it and glanced at the other cards in his other hand. "Hmm, this could work, but I'll have to lure him into attacking me."
Glancing up at Jaden's field, he lightly frowned. "He placed a face down card, which I'm guessing it's to preserve Neos. I have to be careful. Jaden is very protective of that card."
"Much like how I am of my Chaos monsters." Illidan mused as an afterthought.
Looking up at Jaden, Illidan called out "Black Luster Soldier, go and attack Bladedge with Chaos Slash!"
Letting out a battle cry, the black armored warrior charged forward and vanished instantly into thin air. He soon reappeared behind the golden warrior with is arms spread out as if he had finished attacking. Moments later, the golden warrior let out a small shrill as three cut marks materialized across his chest. He then finally exploded into millions of pieces, leaving Jaden to cover his face from the small explosion.
"To end, I'll place this face down (4000 500 4500/2000) (6300 400 6700/2500)." (Illidan 300, Jaden 200)
"He just won't give it up." Chazz mumbled softly.
Nodding in agreement, Zane added "He won't either. He'll fight tooth and nail to the end."
"Yes, but how long can he evade Jaden's attacks?" Bastion questioned.
On the field, Jaden drew and smirked. "I'll kick things off this turn by summoning my Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird (800/600) in defense."
Immediately, a red bird warrior with white wings on his back, a long bill, and talon like hands appeared in a crouching stance with his arms crossed.
"Time to use his special ability! Air Hummingbird, do your thing buddy! Honey Suck!"
Jumping into the air, the bird creature began hovering above the field. Without warning, pink flowers began to bloom from Illidan's cards, making Illidan gasp in shock. The bird then came in and began sucking nectar from the flowers, causing Jaden to lightly glow green.
"I know it may seem strange, but it's pretty sweet. For each card in your hand, I get a sweet 500 life points."
Lightly growling, Illidan lowly muttered "Great…"
"Neos, let's wrap this up! Attack Black Luster Soldier with Meteor Meltdown!"
Leaping into the air, the large armored warrior let out a battle cry and pulled back his left arm. Flames burst into his palm as a sphere formed from the bright kindled fire. With great force behind it, the warrior flung the sphere at the black armored warrior.
"Not happening Jaden, because I have a spell card!" Illidan quickly declared. Once the card rose up from it's face down position, Illidan continued on, saying "I activate Magical Dimension! To play this card, I must first sacrifice a monster."
Rising up onto the field was a golden statue suspended by four chains within a square metal pole box. The statue had doors on it's top half and depicted some kind of face.
Sadly nodding towards his black armored warrior, Illidan said "I'm very sorry Black Luster Soldier, but you are in extreme danger. Please forgive me for this."
Glancing over his shoulder, the black armored warrior mentally called to Illidan, saying back "I understand my Master."
Closing his eyes, Illidan called back mentally "I won't let your sacrifice be in vain."
Reopening his eyes, Illidan boldly said "I sacrifice Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning to Magical Dimension, meaning your attack no longer has a target!"
The twin doors on the top half the statue instantly swung open and shot out a red beam at the black armored warrior. For a brief instant, the warrior closed his eyes and bowed his head before being sucked into the statue. The doors instantly shut just as the flaming sphere struck the ground where the warrior had once stood.
"Next, I'm allowed to special summon any Spellcaster Type monster I have in my hand to the field in my warrior's place. Come out now Chaos Command Magician (2400/1900)!"
A golden glow instantly flooded out of the closed doors of the statue. The statue immediately opened up and shot out a golden beam onto the field. From the beam came a mage, who was in mostly black robes with a little yellow trim. His facial skin was light blue, which was the only skin really shown. The rest of his body was wrapped up in the black robes, with a long black cape on his back and a large black hat on his head. In his hands was a short black staff that was lightly glowing yellow on the end.
"Not bad Professor Illidan." Jaden commented. "But it'll take more than him to beat me."
Nodding, Illidan remarked "I know that, that's why I activate the last part of Magical Dimension's special effect! I get to destroy one monster on the field now, and my choice is Magma Neos!"
The still open doors to the statue instantly glowed with a dark maroon energy. A beam of dark maroon energy shot out immediately and struck the heavily armored warrior, making him cry out in pain as he shattered to pieces.
Lightly growling with frustration visible, Jaden stopped and instantly smiled. "Good job Professor Illidan, but Neos isn't gone! Watch, for I activate the trap Elemental Mirage! This can be played whenever an Elemental Hero is destroyed. Now I can bring back Magma Neos during the End Phase, in which I'm invoking now!"
The field instantly began to burst into flames as the heavily armored warrior rose up once more.
"Now that Elemental Hero Magma Neos (3000 500 400 5 5500/2500) is back, I'll call it a turn." (Illidan 300, Jaden 1700)
Picking up a card quickly, Illidan called out "Good, because it's my move then!"
Examining his new card, Illidan placed it within his spell/trap card slot. "I place this face down (4000 500 4500/1500 500 2000), and next I summon Element Magician (1500/1200) in defense."
A young woman with blue long hair that was for the most part flowing freely, but semi bound up in small rolls on the side of her head, and wore a light green shirt that went to right above her stomach and a matching skirt that went above her knees and green gloves appeared onto the field. The air surrounding her had small traces of fog as well, giving her an even stranger appearance. Once done showing herself off, the female mage took a one knee stance and crossed her arms.
"Next, I'll switch my remaining monsters to defense."
Both the white robed mage and the black robed mage each took a one knee kneeling position and crossed their arms.
"I shall end my turn at that." (Illidan 300, Jaden 1700)
Frowning, Bastion said "Not much else he could do but prepare his defenses."
"I'm sure Uncle Illidan did more than that. Don't forget, he's a very skilled tactician. He's not done with this duel, I guarantee it." Mariah stated.
"He better do something or the Serge will take him out in a few turns." Hasselberry boasted.
"Don't underestimate him." Zane remarked. "He's far stronger than any of you can even begin to realize."
The entire group nodded, seemingly agreeing with Zane's comment.
On the field, Illidan watched calmly as Jaden drew his card. Jaden instantly brightened up upon seeing his card.
"Looks like this is over already." Jaden said with a small smile. "I first activate Hummingbird's effect! I gain 500 life points since you have only one card left."
Upon his words being said, Jaden's body instantly glowed with a slight green aura as the bird warrior took to the air and began sucking nectar from a flower that materialized.
"Next, I play Miracle Fusion!"
"Miracle Fusion?" Illidan asked with a loss at what the card was.
Nodding, Jaden repeated "Yep, Miracle Fusion! This card lets me remove from play Elemental Heroes from my Graveyard or field and then summon the Fusion monster that could be made from the two. I'll remove both Elemental Hero Wildheart (1500/1600) and Elemental Hero Bladedge (2600/1800) in order to bring out Elemental Hero Wildedge (2600/2300)!"
Slowly, the two monster cards slid out of Jaden's Graveyard and into his awaiting hand. Taking the two, he placed them within his removed from play slot and then slapped the new monster card to his Duel Disk. Instantly, the tan skinned warrior in a white loin cloth and the golden warrior with rippling muscles and several blades appeared. The pair swirled together and from the swirling came a new warrior in golden armor on his left arm and right leg, with a golden helmet. The remainder of the warrior's body was bare tanned skin. On his back was a huge sword in a sheath, seemingly waiting to be used.
"Good game Illidan, but it's over. Wildedge can attack every monster on the field in the same turn. Once he's finished up with your defenses, Magma Neos can finish things off."
A small drop of sweat rolled down Illidan's cheek upon hearing Jaden's accusation, but he calmly said back "I won't lose yet."
"Good attitude, so show me you won't lose! In the meantime, Wildedge, go wild on his monsters! Attack with Scimitar Slash!" Jaden declared.
Rushing forward, the tanned warrior with gold armor pulled his sword out of it's sheath and brandished it in his right hand. Quickly reaching the three mages on Illidan's field, the warrior quickly slashed through the white robed mage first, making it cry out in great pain before exploding. The warrior continued on and made quick work of the mage in black and yellow robes next, who didn't have a chance to move at all. After a moment, the warrior slashed through the final blue haired female mage, making her scream out in pain before vanishing from the field. Finished with his work, the tanned warrior quickly leapt back to his position beside of the heavily armored warrior.
"Let's end this Illidan! Magma Neos, direct attack! Meteor Meltdown!"
Leaping into the air, the heavily armored warrior pointed his left hand straight at Illidan and created a sphere of flaming energy in his palm.
As the warrior prepared to launch his blast, Illidan quickly called out "I'm not done yet Jaden! I play my face down spell card, Spell Textbook!"
With the new card instantly flipping up, the large warrior instantly stopped his attack and looked towards Jaden for guidance.
"So, what's that do?" Jaden asked, rather curiously.
Smirking, Illidan calmly said "First, I must discard my hand. I'll place this, my Sorcerer of Dark Magic, into my Graveyard. Now I'm allowed to draw one card from my deck. If it's a spell card, I can immediately play it. Otherwise, I must discard it and I will lose this duel."
Calming his mind, Illidan looked at his deck and nervously fingered the top card. A small streak of sweat ran down his face as he stood there, staring at the top card. "This is it. If I draw the right card, I should be able to stop Jaden. But if it's wrong... No! I can't think like that! No matter what, I can't give up! Please Heart of the Cards, help me!"
Drawing the card with quickness, Illidan smiled at it and showed it to Jaden. "I just drew the spell Reasoning! Here is how it works. First off, you guess a monster level. Then, I pick up cards from my deck till I find a monster. Spell and trap cards are discarded, but when I find a monster, if it's the same level that you guessed, I discard it. But, if it's not the same level, I get to special summon it! So go ahead Jaden, pick a monster level."
Thinking for a moment, Jaden finally said "I'll pick level four, because you've had lots of those!"
Lightly chuckling, Illidan nodded and replied "True. Let's see what I draw then!"
Picking up his first card, Illidan instantly smirked and flashed the card towards Jaden. "It's a monster, but it's not level four. I just picked up Apprentice Magician (400/800), who is level two! Now I special summon him in defense!"
Slapping the card horizontally onto his Duel Disk, Illidan smiled while watching the young mage with blond hair that stuck straight up, wearing a set of purple robes that covered most of his body, and the mage had a green staff in his hands appear onto his field.
Lightly growling, Jaden then smiled and chuckled. "Good move Illidan, but bad also. Don't forget, Wildedge can still attack. Go, Scimitar Slash!"
Letting out a battle cry, the warrior with tan skin and gold armor rushed across the field and slashed the young mage across the chest, instantly cutting him in half and causing a small explosion.
Smirking, Illidan calmly said "Thanks Jaden, I was hoping you'd do that. Now that Apprentice Magician is in my Graveyard, I can special summon a new level two or lower Spellcaster in face down defense mode from my deck."
Fanning his deck out, Illidan quickly searched through it and found his new monster. Upon slapping it horizontally onto his Duel Disk, he said "There we go. That should do."
"You're being difficult." Jaden irritably grumbled.
Smirking, Illidan remarked "But of course. I can't lose, not just yet."
Pointing at the new horizontal card image, Jaden called out "Go, attack it now Wildedge! Scimitar Slash!"
Rushing forward, the warrior prepared to slash the card image in half when suddenly it flipped up and an image of an elder mage with orange like skin, grey hair that reached his shoulders, odd looking darker orange armor that formed some kind of hump on his back, a blue cape, and a green staff then appeared on the card image.
"You're in trouble now Jaden! You just flipped up my Old Vindictive Magician (450/600)! When flipped, he can automatically destroy one monster on the field, and my target is Wildedge, meaning his attack won't destroy my monster!" Illidan quickly called out.
Pointing his staff at the oncoming warrior, the elder mage smirked and released a blast of green energy from his staff. The blast struck the tan warrior head on, making him cry out in great pain before exploding into millions of pieces.
Somewhat growling, Jaden called out "You may have taken down Wildedge, but I still have the advantage! Go Magma Neos, take down that mage! Meteor Meltdown!"
Instantly, a sphere of powerful flames formed within the heavily armored warrior's left palm. Pulling back his arm, the warrior threw the sphere straight for the old mage, instantly shattering it.
"That's all for now." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2200)
Letting out a sigh, Illidan glanced at his deck and then back up at Jaden. "What a guy. He keeps pushing me to my limits and then some. I haven't experienced a duel so difficult in such a long time. Still, I must remain focused. I know I can win, I just have to keep fighting hard!"
Looking back at his deck, Illidan drew and smiled. "I set a monster and that's it." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2200)
Nodding, Jaden calmly drew and said "I first switch Air Hummingbird into attack mode."
Slowly, the red bird warrior stood up and stretched out his wings and let out a small cry.
"Go Magma Neos, destroy his monster with Meteor Meltdown!"
Pulling back his molten arm, the heavily armored warrior released a sphere of flaming energy straight at the card image. The image shattered instantly and revealed another blonde haired mage with purple robes with a green staff in hand. The mage instantly shattered into millions of pieces, leaving an empty field.
"Thanks Jaden. You just destroyed another Apprentice Magician (400/800), meaning I can special summon another level two Spellcaster from my deck." Illidan calmly said while pulling his deck out.
After searching for a moment, he slapped a card to his Duel Disk, saying "I pick this one."
Lightly growling, Jaden pointed at the card image, saying "Air Hummingbird, take it down! Swallowing Swoop!"
Leaping into the air, the red bird warrior soon came diving down towards the card image with it's feet first, striking the card image. From the card image came a man dressed in red robes with a blue cape, a red and blue turban, a blue cloth mask covering his nose down, and three crystal spheres circling him. The man was easily destroyed by the explosion, but the three spheres remained.
"Huh, what's that?" Jaden asked in shock.
Lightly chuckling, Illidan calmly said "That's my Crystal Seer (100/100). When destroyed, I'm allowed to pick up two cards from my deck. I then pick a card I wish to keep and add it to my hand, while the other goes to the bottom of my deck."
Drawing two cards, Illidan examined to two before placing one in his left hand and placing the other on the bottom of his deck. "That should do."
Slightly sighing, Jaden perked up and said "Not bad, but I activate Air Hummingbird's effect, allowing me to gain 500 life points. Go, Honey Suck!"
Leaping back into the air, the red bird warrior headed straight for Illidan when suddenly a pink flower bloomed from the card he held. The red bird warrior instantly was drawn to it and began sucking out nectar. While doing this, Jaden's body glowed with a small green aura, but soon faded with the bird finishing.
"I'll throw down a face down and call it a turn." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2700)
Nodding, Illidan picked up a new card and calmly placed it in his left hand. Grabbing the other card in his hand, he gently placed it horizontally onto his Duel Disk, saying "I summon Allure Queen LV3 (500/500) in defense."
Slowly, on the field, a sparking began to materialize. From it, a woman with short brown hair, a black round hat, mischievous eyes, black gloves that reached up to her armpits, a silver and red sort of collar that attached to a long black dress with a maroon colored corset appeared. In her right gloved hand was a staff with a golden ring like object on the end, encrusted with jewels, and a single red jewel on the inside of the circle. Raising her right hand, the mischievous woman's left index finger caught fire. She only stared at it with the flames bouncing off of her eyes. After a moment of staring at the flames, she finally moved to a one knee position and crossed her arms.
"She's quite the looker, I know, but she's more than a pretty face. Allure Queen, why don't you show Air Hummingbird what you can do!"
Nodding, the female mage pointed her staff at the red bird warrior. The warrior gave a puzzled look at her before suddenly a red beam shot out of the red jewel on her staff. Shocked at the beam, the bird warrior tried to move out of the way, but was too late. The beam hit him quickly, and then the bird warrior vanished. Upon the beam fading, the jewel on the woman's staff lightly glowed for a moment, but soon dulled. With it dulling, the image of the small bird warrior inside of it became visible.
"Hey, what did you do to Air Hummingbird!?" Jaden asked with a bit of concern.
Softly chuckling, Illidan replied "Nothing much. You see, Allure Queen has the special ability to absorb level three or lower monsters and equip them to herself."
Lightly growling, Jaden fisted his hands and squeezed them tight in anger. Seeing this, Illidan nonchalantly said "I'll end my turn." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2700)
Quickly drawing, Jaden examined his new card and said "You'll pay for that Illidan. Magma Neos, light up that mage's world! Meteor Meltdown!"
Nodding in response to Jaden, the heavily armored warrior leapt into the air and turned his left palm towards the female mage. Flames instantly licked his hand and began to increase in intensity. They soon formed into a large sphere of flames, which the warrior finally tossed straight at the female mage.
Smirking, the female mage remained calm. The sphere soon hit, but instead of hitting the woman, the sphere hit a red barrier. The barrier shimmered brightly with the blast grazing up against it. Finally, after a few moments, the sphere of flames died down and the barrier shimmered lightly before vanishing.
"Huh!? What happened to Magma Neos's attack!?" Jaden asked in complete shock.
Chuckling, Illidan calmly said "Simple really Jaden. You see, when Allure Queen has a monster equipped to her, instead of being destroyed in battle, the card equipped is destroyed, meaning your Air Hummingbird is now in the Graveyard while she lives on."
Growling with frustration, Jaden clenched his fists tightly before releasing them and slightly smiling. "Sweet move, I gotta admit. To end, I'll activate the equip spell Instant Neospace, and use it on Magma Neos. I'll explain this card a bit later. For now, I'm done." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2700)