Hey everybody! (/Hears group say 'Hey Doctor Nick!'\) Strange… Anyways, this weekend wasn't too bad. Not much really happened. We went to the store Friday for the usual food, which was about it. The last two days, nothing has happened either.
Story wise, things are moving along. Me and ardee had another brainstorming session on MtM, and we just keep moving forward from where we were. As for Another, it is moving forward too. Heh, it's hard to split time between the two stories, but I will, I suppose, lol.
Last time around, Illidan and Jaden's fierce battle waged on, with neither seemingly pulling out a clear cut advantage. One counters the other constantly, making it difficult for the other to win. In the end, how will the duel end with two powerful competitors?
Ok, time for reviews!
Ultimate Legendary Master: Yeah, it is pretty intense. Yep, only two more chapters are left. It is kind of sad that this story is ending, but it had to eventually, lol. The sequel will be good though. That sucks that the link didn't work… I'm at a loss of what to do… The only thing I can think of is to email it to you, but if you'd rather I not, I can see if I can find another way. Maybe make it my webpage or something. We'll find a way. The only reason I can guess to why it's not showing up is possibly doesn't want any kind of advertising to other sites, but eh, I don't know on that one. Thanks about the chapter and for the review!
Knives91: Lol, yeah, hehe. Thanks for the review!
Nathan: Yeah, the job troubles suck. She'll make it though. Somehow or another she always does. Heh, yeah, the Spell Textbook card is kind of a desperate case card, which would almost likely never work due to the probability of drawing a trap or monster, plus possibly a useful spell card. Still, it's a perfect fan fic card, lol. Yeah, there was another question on Old Vindictive Magician, which I did cheat a bit. Heh, I admit, sometimes I cheat slightly, but I didn't want to get rid of Neos just yet. My choices were destroy Neos or cheat and destroy Wildedge, so I chose cheating, lol. Yes, there are so many rules in MTG too… I played a few times with a friend, but ack, I couldn't understand the game, and wasn't about to jump into another expensive hobby… Yugioh has already cost me dearly enough, lol. Thanks about the chapter and for the review!
Well, that's all this time around. Thank you all for your reviews. Well, this is the next to last chapter, so I hope everyone takes it all in, because the next one will be the end. I'll post it on Friday like I said last time. Till then, I hope all of you enjoy reading this one, and take care. Later!
Chapter 92
"Good, cause that means it's my move!" Illidan stated while drawing. Smirking, he turned his new card towards Jaden, saying "I play the spell Pot of Avarice! This lets me take five monsters in my Graveyard and put them back in my deck. I then shuffle and draw two new cards, so here goes. The five monsters I pick are Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning, Chaos Emperor Dragon – Envoy of the End, Chaos Sorcerer, Silent Magician LV4, and Silent Magician LV8!"
One by one, the five monster cards slid out of Illidan's Graveyard Slot. Once all five were out, Illidan picked them up and placed them on top of his deck. Shuffling, he soon stuck the deck back in it's slot and drew two new cards.
"I couldn't have asked for better cards. I sacrifice Allure Queen LV3 in order to summon Cybernetic Magician (2400/1000)!"
A small flash appeared on the field as the young female mage vanished, and a new mage clad in white appeared. He had a small pointed hat, a white and silver trench coat/robes, blue pants, white boots that went up to his knees, and a small l-shaped rod that had a small bit past the corner of the L size. His hair was blonde, and his skin tone was light green.
"Next, I'll activate his special ability! By sending a card from my hand to the Graveyard, I can lower a monster's attack points to 2000. I'll discard Allure Queen LV7 and weaken Magma Neos (2000/2500)!"
Instantly pointing at the mighty heavily armored warrior, the white mage released a blast of blue energy. The warrior cried out in pain and fell to one knee instantly, showing his weakening.
All Jaden could do was grind his teeth as he heard Illidan say "Cybernetic Magician, attack now with Cyber Scepter Blast!"
Pointing his staff at the weakened warrior, the white robed mage released a blue sphere of magical energy straight for the warrior. The blast tore into the once powerful warrior, making him cry out loud in great pain from the blast destroying him. Smoke filled Jaden's field from the explosion, but Jaden remained standing and smirking.
"Thanks Illidan. I knew you'd eventually beat Magma Neos, that's why I equipped him with that spell card. Now Instant Neospace kicks in, allowing me to special summon Elemental Hero Neos (2500 500 3000/2000) from my deck!" Jaden declared.
Instantly, the white warrior appeared onto the field in a fighting pose, seemingly ready to take anything on.
Lightly grumbling, Illidan placed a card in his Spell/Trap Slot and said "I'll lay this down and end." (Illidan 300, Jaden 2300)
Drawing a card, Jaden examined it for a moment before placing it in his left hand. "Alright, here goes. Neos, take down Cybernetic Magician with Cosmic Crush!"
Leaping into the air, the white warrior pulled back his right arm and blue energy began to swirl around his right hand.
"Not so fast Jaden, I have a face down! I activate the spell Mystical Space Typhoon, which lets me destroy one spell or trap card on your field! My target is Neo Space!" Illidan declared while pointing at the background.
All at once, a large typhoon burst onto the field and began striking the endless multicolored dimension. The walls of the dimension instantly shattered, revealing the crowd once more.
"Without Neo Space, your Neos gets a little weaker (3000 – 500 2500/2000), which is just what I needed to happen." Illidan calmly said.
Smirking, Jaden replied "Neos maybe a little weaker, but he's more than strong enough to take on your monster! Neos, take him down!"
Continuing his descent, the white warrior instantly put his arm out and made a chop like strike on the white robed mage, who instantly cried out in pain from the strike before shattering.
"Looks like you're defenseless now Illidan. I activate the spell Damage-Off Zone. Thanks to this spell card, all Battle Damage is cut in half for both of us. At that, I think I'll call it a turn." (Illidan 200, Jaden 2300)
Lightly chuckling, Illidan smiled at Jaden. "This is a great duel Jaden."
Smiling back, Jaden nodded, excitedly saying "Sure is. I'd have to say you're the strongest opponent I've ever faced."
"Thank you." Illidan remarked kindly. "I must admit Jaden, you have pushed me to my limits and beyond in this duel. You're one of the toughest opponents I've ever faced, and you continue to amaze me at how much you've learned so far."
Lightly blushing at the comment, Jaden smiled back. "Thanks Professor …"
"Just Illidan. I'm tired of the niceties." Illidan quipped.
Nodding, Jaden remarked "Right Illidan. Well if you liked what you saw so far, just wait, because I'm not done yet!"
Smirking, Illidan nodded, saying "Glad to hear it. So let's see what I've got left for you!"
Quickly drawing his card, Illidan smiled great big. "It's time I take control of this duel once more Jaden. I play a field spell that will tip the power of this duel. Go Chaos Control!"
The area above the field instantly began to darken and clouds seemed to form. Lightning began flashing from within the clouds, and the ground suddenly turned to sand. In the near distance, a cave could be seen.
"I remember this…" Jaden mumbled lowly.
Nodding, Illidan calmly smirked, saying "Glad you do. Here, once per a turn, I'm allowed to special summon one monster with the word 'Chaos' or 'Envoy' in it's name to the field once per a turn from my deck, hand, Graveyard, or removed from play pile. Unfortunately, the only draw back of this field spell is I'm unable to enter my Draw Phase."
Clenching his right hand into a fist, Illidan quickly released it and pointed to the sky. "Even so, I will defeat you with it! I activate Chaos Control's special ability and now summon one of my oldest and most precious Chaos monsters! I call forth from my deck Dark Magician of Chaos (2800/2600)!"
Lightning instantly began striking the field rapidly in a single area. After a few moments, a figure appeared in the striking and slowly burst out of the bolts. Once the lightning finally stopped, a mage decked out in black leather armor, with an odd mage's hat, blue skin shown only on his face, and a black staff in his hand appeared. The mage finally opened his eyes, revealing strange yellow corneas and red irises.
Glancing back at Illidan, the mage mentally said "Master Illidan, I sense this battle will truly test us."
Mentally calling back, Illidan replied "As do I. Give it your all."
"But of course." the mage said with a hint of happiness in his voice.
Returning his focus to the field, Illidan calmly said "Thanks to Dark Magician of Chaos's special ability, I can return one spell card from my Graveyard to my hand. The one I pick is Card of Sanctity."
Ever so slowly, the spell card finally slid out of Illidan's Graveyard Slot and into his awaiting hand. Picking it up, he then showed it to Jaden and said "Next, I activate Card of Sanctity. You know the drill Jaden, we each draw till we hold six cards in our hands."
Nodding, Jaden picked up six cards while Illidan did the same. Looking his hand over, Illidan finally said "Time for the beginning of your end! I activate the spell Chaos Revisited. First, to use this card, I must give up half my life points, but I won't need them. Next, I can take any monster with the word 'Chaos' or 'Envoy' from my deck, hand, Graveyard, or removed from play pile and special summon it. My choice is this, my Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning (3000/2500) from my deck!"
Once the card had been slapped to Illidan's Duel Disk, the black armored warrior with a shield and sword instantly appeared to the black armored mage's left. The warrior looked up and slightly smirked.
"Time for your end Jaden! I remove from play Apprentice Magician and Cybernetic Magician in order to special summon Chaos Emperor Dragon – Envoy of the End (3000/2500)!"
Slapping the card to his Duel Disk, Illidan smiled while watching the powerful black dragon with an orange mane and a massive wingspan reappear onto the field with a mighty roar.
Smirking, Illidan calmly said "Now that I have all three Chaos monsters out, I can activate Chaos Control's hidden ability."
"What hidden ability?" Jaden questioned.
Lightly chuckling, Illidan smoothly said "You're about to find out. When I have all three Chaos monsters on the field, I can destroy all monsters on your field by sending Chaos Control to the Graveyard. Plus, as an added bonus, I can direct attack you! Chaos Control, destroy Jaden's Neos once and for all!"
Lightning instantly began striking the ground in a path straight for the white warrior, who showed absolutely no fear.
"I was waiting for you to do that. I had a feeling you'd try something like that, so I play a trap known as Emergency Evasion!" Jaden declared.
Instantly, just as the lightning was about to strike the white warrior, the warrior vanished, causing the lightning to strike nothing.
"What happened to Neos?" Illidan asked, unsure of what had happened to the warrior.
Chuckling, Jaden explained. "When Emergency Evasion is activated, Neos was removed from play. Now that your card has resolved, I get to draw one card from my deck. If the card is the same as the one I removed from play, meaning if it's a monster, I can special summon back from my removed from play pile Neos."
Holding his Duel Disk up a bit, Jaden added "Let's see what card is next!"
Drawing, he examined it and smirked. Flipping it around to show Illidan, he said "Check it out, it's Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin, who is most definitely a monster. That means Neos (2500/2000) returns!"
The white warrior once more appeared onto the field and placed his hands on his hips, as if challenging someone to fight him. Once reappearing, the darkened sky and desert slowly faded away, revealing the crowd once more.
Softly smiling, Illidan remarked "Nice move Jaden, but it's too little, too late. My field spell maybe gone, but it's remaining effect allows me to direct attack you. Game over Jaden! Go, attack him directly now with Chaos Scepter Blast, Chaos Slash, and Chaos Blaster my three monsters!"
Pointing his staff at Jaden, the black armored mage released a large sphere of black magical energy, while the black armored soldier swung his sword, creating a blade of energy that went racing for Jaden. The large black dragon brought up the rear with a large black sphere of flames being shot out of it's mouth.
All three attacks raced by the white warrior, he stared back at Jaden, seemingly wanting to defend him, but unable to.
The blasts soon made contact, causing a massive explosion to ensue with a large plume of smoke bellowing outwards. Slowly, the smoke dissipated to where the white warrior could still be seen, but laughter soon followed. Emerging from the smoke was Jaden, still standing and laughing.
"Huh? Why didn't you lose the duel?" Illidan asked in disbelief.
Stopping his laughing, Jaden smirked and pulled a card from his Spell/Trap Slot. Showing it to Illidan, he tauntingly asked "Remember Damage-Off Zone? Well, when I send it to the Graveyard and pay half my life points, all Battle Damage goes to zero."
Lightly growling, Illidan calmed himself and said "I see. Well then, in that case, I shall lay two cards face down and end my move." (Illidan 100, Jaden 1150)
"The Serge just dodged a major bullet there!" Hasselberry said in exasperation.
Nodding in agreement, Syrus added "That was way too close. Maybe now that Jaden has a turn he'll take Illidan down."
"Perhaps, or perhaps Jaden will still fall to Illidan." Bastion commented.
"Don't say that Bastion." Alexis growled out. Softening a bit, she kindly said "He'll make it, I know he will."
Noting Marie's quietness, Mariah stood up and walked down to beside of her. Sitting down, she softly said "Don't worry Auntie Marie, I'm sure Illidan can still win this."
Smiling graciously, Marie kindly replied "I'm not worried. He's out there having the most fun he's had in a long time. I think this duel is what he has always wanted. It's pushing him beyond the limits that he thought he had."
"But… can he keep this up?" Mariah hesitantly asked.
Sighing lightly, Marie shook her head, saying with a twinge of sadness "I don't think so. I can only hope he can, but I know Illidan, and he I can tell, this duel is taking it's toll on him. It's taxing him a bit, and with such a fierce opponent as Jaden, it has to end eventually."
Once more sighing, Marie softly smiled, adding "But that doesn't mean he can't win. I know he's trying his best, but against Jaden, it may not be enough…"
Pausing for a moment, she quietly said to herself "Still, I have faith in him. I know he can do this. I believe in you Illidan."
On the field, Jaden let out a small sigh and drew his new card. Examining it, he softly smiled, saying "Let's end this Illidan."
"Try it." Illidan calmly commented back.
Nodding, Jaden quickly said "I'll start things off by playing the spell Cocoon Rebirth, which is rather special, but I'll explain it in a moment. Next, I activate another spell, Spell Reproduction. Now by ditching these two spell cards, Hero Mask and Feather Shot, I can bring back a spell card from my Graveyard. The card I want back is Cocoon Party!"
Placing the two spell cards into his Graveyard Slot, Jaden watched patiently as they were sucked in. Moments later, the single spell card slid out. Picking it up, Jaden smirked.
"Next, I play Cocoon Party! For each Neo-Spacian chilling out in my Graveyard, I get a Chrysalis monster. Right now, I have three, so I can special summon three Chrysalis monsters. My choices are…"
Pulling his deck out, Jaden searched through it before pulling out three cards. Placing them onto his Duel Disk, one by one, he continued on saying "… Chrysalis Pantail (800/300), Chrysalis Pini (100/700), and Chrysalis Chicky (600/400)."
Appearing onto the field, with each in a pink bubble, was a small black cat like creature, followed by a small light green glowing creature with a round head and small eyes, and finally a small red bird.
"I don't understand why you summoned them Jaden. None of them can evolve since Neo Space is gone, so what was the point?" Illidan calmly asked.
Smirking, Jaden remarked "Glad you asked Illidan. Remember that spell, Cocoon Rebirth? Well, it's the reason I summoned these little guys. By sacrificing them, I can special summon from the Graveyard their adult forms."
"Wait, you mean you can bring back each of their Neo-Spacian forms?" Illidan asked with a small drop of sweat rolling down his cheek.
Nodding in reply, Jaden quickly said "Yep, I sure can. I'll start with this one, Chrysalis Pantail. I'll just sacrifice it and now I can bring back Neo-Spacian Dark Panther (1000/500)!"
The pink bubble with the small black kitten instantly glowed brightly to the point no one could look at it anymore. Once the glow died down, a powerful black panther with a black cape was left in the place of the kitten. The panther let out a lowly growl, as if warning anyone to try something.
"Next, I'll send both Chrysalis Pini and Chrysalis Chicky to my Graveyard and bring back Neo-Spacian Glow Moss (300/900) and Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird (800/600)!"
Both the pink bubbles remaining instantly shimmered brightly as a bright glow flooded the field. Slowly, the glow died to reveal a light green human like creature with a round head and two round black holes for eyes and a red bird like warrior with white wings on his back.
Nodding towards the white warrior, the black panther, and the glowing figure, Jaden called out "Neos, Dark Panther, and Glow Moss, merge together with Contact Fusion to create…!"
The three instantly leapt into the air with the white warrior moving to the middle and the other two to each of his sides. The three slowly melded into one and a brilliant flash of light filled the arena. The light died down slowly to reveal a mostly white creature with black forming on most of it's lower body with light green lights gleaming from traces on his body. The new warrior had a large wing span that had white outlines and red skin on the inside of the wings. The warrior's hands had large white claws that appeared rather sharp.
"… Elemental Hero Chaos Neos (3000/2500)! Meet my Chaos monster!" Jaden boldly declared.
Staring at the monster with shock, Illidan slowly said "Another Chaos monster... And it belongs to Jaden…"
Looking down, Illidan softly smiled and closed his eyes. "Heh, I guess I should have expected this. After all, Jaden is a descendent of me, so it's only fitting he has his own Chaos monster."
Reopening his eyes, Illidan warmly said "Come and attack me Jaden. Show me what your Chaos Neos can do."
Nodding with anticipation in his eye, Jaden called out "Can do! Chaos Neos, attack Dark Magician of Chaos with Chaos Swipes!"
Flying forward at an incredible speed, the warrior was on top of the mage before he could react. Pulling back his right arm, the white and black warrior prepared to make contact with the mage, who stared wide eyed.
Seeing this, Illidan quickly called out "Not happening Jaden! I play my trap, Waboku!"
Before the warrior could hit the mage with his claw, the black and white warrior's claws struck a barrier. Behind the barrier were three female mages in blue robes, each chanting a spell to keep the barrier up. Finally, the warrior gave up and backed off from the barrier.
"Thanks to Waboku, all Battle Damage goes to zero, meaning that little skirmish was cancelled out. Sorry Jaden, but your Chaos monster will have to wait a while to fight mine." Illidan chided.
Slightly smirking, Jaden replied "Too bad there probably won't be a second shot. I'll throw down two face downs and summon Card Blocker (400/400) in defense."
A small fairy like warrior with purple armor that left his legs and arms bare, with a sword and shield appeared onto the field in a kneeling stance.
"Next, I play Air Hummingbird's effect. I get 500 points per a card in your hand, so go Hummingbird! Honey Suck!"
Lifting his body quickly into the air, the red bird warrior swiftly crossed the field and began moving towards Illidan. Pink flowers blossomed from Illidan's two cards, which the bird warrior instantly went to and began sucking out nectar. While doing so, Jaden's body glowed with a green aura and his life point counter rose. Once the bird finished feasting, he flew back to his position and crossed his arms.
"That's all I can do, and unfortunately, Chaos Neos returns to my Fusion deck due to his special ability."
Immediately, the black and white warrior glowed with a flash of white light. The warrior soon disappeared, leaving only the purple armored warrior and the red bird warrior behind.
"Your move." (Illidan 100, Jaden 2150)