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Chapter 4: Lightening Round!
"Wow, now this is fancy!" Thanatos said as he walked into the large ship that would be taking him to Duel Academy. "I can't believe I'm finally here! I have got to thank Haseo again when I see him later." Thanatos said. He turned to one of the doors in the hallway and opened it. Since the ship was leaving late the students were assigned rooms so they could have a place to sleep. Thanatos walked into his and put his carry on bag on the desk and lied back on the bed. "This bed is so soft." He yawned. "I could fall asleep on here if I'm not careful."
He grabbed one of the pillows and put it under his head, a small frown on his face. "The pillows aren't that good though." He said, sitting up. He sat within his room for a few minutes, the silence slowly getting to him. He jumped up excitedly. "Okay, I am not just sitting in here for the trip. I have got to find something to do!" He ran out of his room, but suddenly collided with somebody in the hallway.
Thanatos was knocked backwards and fell back through his door way. He held his pained head as he sat up and looked at the boy that he ran into. He had somewhat long black hair and fair skin. He was wearing a first year Ra Yellow uniform. He looked at Thanatos and stood up. "Sorry about that." He apologized.
"No, it's my fault. People say I'm way too impulsive." Tahanatos answered. He took the stranger's outstretched hand and stood up. "I'm Thanatos by the way."
"My friends call me Ghost." The other boy answered with a small smile.
"Nice to meet you!" Thanatos cheered. "I love meeting new people! Right now though I'm pretty bored and wanted to go find one of my other friends. I don't suppose you've seen a guy named Haseo?"
"White hair, green eyes, sophisticated but friendly aura around him?" Ghost asked.
"Yeah that's him!" Thanatos answered.
"Sorry, I haven't seen him myself. I've only heard about him." Ghost answered.
"What have you heard?" Thanatos asked worriedly. "Was he hurt in some way!? Is he alright!? Did an oval-headed baby fill his body with bullets and then knock him overboard!?" Thanatos stopped and stared at Ghost with a smile. "That's my second comedy reference in five minutes."
"What was the first?" Ghost asked.
"Lumpy pillows, and I mean that in the most abridged way possible." Thanatos answered.
"Right," Ghost said, a little confused. "Well anyway, from what I've heard Haseo is fine. In fact he's great if the rumors are to go by. He's the rookie to beat this year. Even the upperclassmen are out to get his head."
"Really? That's so like him!" Thanatos laughed.
"I heard that he was dueling a bunch of people on the deck, no pun intended, so I was going to put my stuff away and then go see for myself." Ghost answered.
"That sounds fun! I'll go too if you don't mind." Thanatos agreed.
"Of course not, I'm always open to making new friends." Ghost answered.
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"I'm thinking of getting dreadlocks you know?" Ghost said as he and Thanatos walked out to the deck. "I mean how often do you really see them on a white kid?"
"True, but I heard they're a pain in the ass to get out when you don't want them anymore." Thanatos answered.
Before Ghost could reply they heard an explosion they both recognized as coming from a duel disk. They ran out on deck to see Haseo dueling against a red haired Obelisk Blue boy. "Go Familiar Knight, attack him directly!" Haseo ordered. The silver clad knight charged forward and ended the duel with a strike of his sword. The student fell in defeat and Haseo removed the deck from it's duel disk. He handed it back to the young Slypher Red girl.
"See? Any deck can be a winner if you just now how to use it." He said, the girl blushing a bit. He turned back and noticed Thanatos. He smiled and walked over to him.
"Hello Thanatos, I'm glad you could make it." He said warmly.
"Wow, you got into Obelisk Blue! Not that I'm surprised since you beat Meiga twice." Thanatos answered. "I'm only in the Red dorm but you know, under the circumstances and all. Thanks by the way."
"It's no trouble at all. I was happy to help." Haseo answered. As Thanatos had said he was wearing an Obelisk Blue uniform. "And who are you?"
"People call me Ghost." The duelist answered. "I'm impressed though. You beat an Obelisk Blue with a Slypher Red's deck. You must be as good as they say."
"Oh not at all, I just got lucky really." Haseo answered.
"Judging by the fangirls these recent duels have presented you with, I'd say you could get lucky any time you want." Ghost answered, noticing that most Red female students were staring at Haseo and practically drooling.
"Was that a dirty joke?" Thanatos laughed, but went ignored by the other two.
"I guess I also won the genetics roulette game as well." Haseo answered with a shrug. "I've been dueling a few students tonight to pass the time and entertain the people."
"That's not quite true." A familiar voice said. A cold sea breeze blew through the area, signaling the arrival of Tsukiyomru and Twilight. "The only reason you have been dueling is so that you can gain the approval and respect of those around you. You're not dueling for fun, you're doing it for attention. The more you win, especially with other people's decks, the more you'll be targeted and the more fame you'll get. Add in the fact that we aren't even at school and you're just an attention mongering whore."
"Wow, that's cold." Ghost said. Haseo however was silent.
"It also gives me reason to believe you are either trying to earn the attention of a single person to duel, or everybody for a future plan you may have." Tsukiyomaru continued. "What exactly might that be I wonder?"
"Wow, Haseo is that true?" Thanatos asked.
Haseo was silent for a moment more, his hair casting a shadow over his eyes. He suddenly popped his face up and smiled. "That's absolutely right!" he laughed, shocking Thanatos and Ghost a bit by his sudden cry. "I love getting attention from other people, so what better way then using my duel skills to do so? I mean that's basically what going pro is about right?"
"True, I suppose you're right." Tsukiyomaru answered. "If that is the case, then how about we duel?" Twilight rolled her eyes as Thanatos had the usual over the top reaction.
"Man Tsuki, can't you go anywhere without being a jerkass to who you meet?" Twilight asked. "So he wanted attention. Big deal right? There's no crime in that." Tsukiyomaru ignored her and pulled his deck out.
"Shall we play?" he challenged.
"Indeed. Let's play." Haseo answered. He looked around for someone to borrow a deck from. "Another reason I'm using the decks of others is because I left my own in my room. You seem pretty anxious so I won't bother getting it. Oh, you there!" he cried, pointing at a Ra Yellow student. He had electric blonde hair and creamy eyes. He seemed to practically glow with a golden energy. "Yes you, what's you're name?"
"Konjiki" the boy answered with a smile. "You want to use my deck right? I'd be honored man." The Ra Yellow walked forward and revealed he was actually a head taller than Haseo. Thanatos felt a little dwarfed by the tall youth. "I'm in my second year here, but it seems like you're giving a few lessons. I'd love it if you used my awesome deck to shock this guy into submission."
"Excellent. Thank you very much." Haseo said gratefully as he took the deck, a small spark of static electricity shocked his hand when he barely brushed his hand against Konjiki's. He pulled back in mild surprise and smiled. "Thank you Konjiki." He turned to Tsukiyomaru and placed the new cards in his deck. "Shall we have at it then?" he asked.
"Indeed." Tsukiyomaru said as he took his spot away from Haseo, his duel disk activating. He drew his cards, a small smile gracing his face. "If I win, then you stop with the attention grubbing and go to your room. If I loose, I'll admit you are the superior duelist and leave you alone. Deal?"
"I suppose so." Haseo answered with a smile.
"We have a contract then." Tsukiyomaru said.
"Oh boy Tsuki," Twilight sighed. "You and those damn contracts."
"I'll go first since you challenged me." Haseo said as he drew his card. "I play two cards face down and summon Batteryman AA (1000/1000)!" An orange robot like monster appeared. It's body was a thin cylinder with electricity crackling in the air around it. It had orange arms and legs. It's face was white, it's head orange, and a blue recyclable sign was on it's forehead, just above it's green eyes. "He gets 1000 attack and defense for every Batteryman AA on the field, so since there's one he obviously gains 1000. Your move Tsukiyomaru."
"Very well then." Tsukiyomaru said as he drew his card. "I summon my Toy Soldier (800/300)." In a flash of light a small toy soldier appeared, dressed like a stereotypical French warrior. He pointed a musket at Batteryman AA and aimed, waiting for Tsukiyomaru's orders. "Next I play two cards face down and activate Heart of Clear Water on my Toy Soldier." A large water droplet appeared above Toy Soldier and fell on him. The water glowed and covered the soldier in a red aura. "Now he cannot be destroyed in battle. Your move."
"Toys?" Thanatos asked in confusion. "I really didn't peg Tsukiyomaru as a Toy deck user."
"They might seem weak but you'd be surprised at what those things can do." Twilight answered.
"Interesting deck, I wonder what you have in store." Haseo said with a smile. "I play a monster face down. Now Batteryman AA, attack!" The orange battery charged at the Toy Soldier and punched him with an electrically charged punch.
Tsukiyomaru: 3800
"I end my turn." Haseo said.
"Excellent. Since I have a Toy Soldier on the field during my Standby Phase I can summon another one from my deck." Tsukiyomaru explained as his soldier pulled out a whistle. He let out a sharp note and another Toy Soldier appeared next to him. "I activate Toy Box, which let's me summon one Toy Box Token (0/0) to the field." A strange box appeared next to the soldiers, a goofy smile painted on the front of it's multicolored face. "Now I remove two Toy monsters from my hand." Tsukiyomaru added as he pocked his two cards.
"Now I activate a face down, Fife and Drum Cops." Tsukiyomaru said. A small army of Toy Soldiers with flutes and drums appeared. The two soldiers holding weapons perked up as the army started playing an upbeat tune. "This doubles the attack of all of my toy Soldiers (1600/300) for the rest of the turn. Now ready," Tsukiyomaru commanded. The Toy Soldiers stood at attention, "Aim!" The Toy Soldiers aimed their guns at Batteryman AA and the hidden monster. "Fire!"
BANG!
The Toy Soldiers blasted away Batteryman AA and the hidden monster, a circular pink batteryman monster.
Haseo: 3400
"Thank you. The hidden monster you destroyed was Batteryman Micro Cell. He let's me summon one Batteryman from my deck, so I'll bring out Batteryman D (0/1900) in defense mode." A large gold and green batteryman appeared on the field. He was large, towering over the soldiers. Yet he had a peaceful smile on his face and didn't seem very threatening.
"I end my turn." Tsukiyomaru said.
"Excellent." Haseo said with a happy smile. I activate my trap card Portable Battery Pack." A strange machine appeared on the field and crackled with electricity. Batteryman AA appeared in it and was charged back to life, followed by Micro Cell. "This let's me summon two Batterymen from my graveyard. Now I offer Batteryman Micro Cell to summon Batteryman Charger (1800/1200)." A pink batteryman with an oval head appeared.
"Now he let's me summon a new Batteryman from my deck, so I'll bring out another AA! (2000/0)" A second orange batteryman appeared, the first one perking up when he saw his friend. "Next, my Charger gains 300 attack and defense for every Thunder monster on the field. (2700/2100) Now attack his Toy Soldier Batteryman AA!" The orange battery charged at the vulnerable Toy Soldier, but Tsukiyomaru only smiled.
"I activate a face down card, Imagination Game!" Tsukiyomaru cried, revealing a card that depicted a small boy with brown hair that covered his eyes playing with Toy Soldiers. "This let's me activate a spell card from my hand, so I activate Crowning of the Emperor! This let's me offer the Toy Soldier you attacked to summon Toy Emperor from my deck!"
A crown appeared above the Toy Soldier and dropped on his head. His eyes ignited in a blaze of confidence and he glowed brightly. Batteryman AA was destroyed by him as he grew into a much stronger toy. He wore a regal suit and cape, and had a thin rapier in his hand. He had a three pointed hat with a white feather on his head.
Haseo: 3100
Batteryman AA: 1000
Batteryman Charger: 2400/1800
"Now since he destroyed a monster I can add a trap from my deck to my hand." Tsukiyomaru said as he pulled out his desired card.
"Charger, attack his Toy Box Token!" Haseo commanded. Charger sent out a storm of electricity at the soldier. The fragile thing was fried, but managed to survive.
Tsukiyomaru: 1600
"Why'd he do that?" Twilight wondered. "Couldn't have destroyed Toy Emperor?"
"Because it gave him a bigger lead. Toy Emperor will be forced to destroy Batteyrman D, or go to defense mode. It might not look like it at first, but that was a smart move." Ghost answered.
"My move." Tsukiyoamru said blankly as he drew his card. "I activate my Toy Box Token's ability to special summon one of the Toys he removed from play. I summon my Toy Rocking Horse (500/500)!" A large white rocking horse appeared on the field and Toy Emperor mounted it. ( 2800/1300) "Toy Rocking Horse is a Union monster that can equip to a Toy monster. The monster gains 500 attack and defense points, and gains the trample ability. Attack his Batteryman D!"
Toy Emperor charged on the Toy Rocking Horse, somehow managing to make it move. He drew his sword and quickly pierced the large batteryman.
Haseo: 2200
Batteryman Charger: 2100/1500
"I play a card face down and switch Toy Box Token to defense mode." Tsukiyomaru ended.
"My this duel has been fun but sadly we need to end it." Haseo said with a small smile. "I remove Batteryman Micro Cell and AA to summon Batteryman Industrial Strength!" A massive explosion of electricity covered the deck, blinding everyone. A large batteryman stood behind Haseo. It's main body was a large silver box, the top of which had it's circular head. Two large wires lead from his back to his hands, one blue and the other red, both crackling with electricity. His lower body was a large wheel that he balanced on perfectly. (2600/0) "Now I activate a spell card called Short Circuit."
Tsukiyomaru's eyes widened as Industrial Strength began charging. AA and Charger joined in, feeding their larger counterpart. Batteryman Industrial Strength let loose a massive burst of electricity that destroyed the toys under Tsukiyomaru's control. Battaryman Industrial Strength charged the remaining electricity to his two wires and sent one last charge at Tsukiyomaru, the lightening flying through the clear field and knocking him back.
Tsukiyomaru: 0
"He lost." Twilight said in a surprised voice.
"Wow, Haseo kicked his ass." Thanatos said.
"What exactly does Short Circuit do?" Ghost asked.
"If I have three or more Batterymen, which I did, it allows me to destroy all of Tsukiyomaru's cards." Haseo explained as the Batterymen disappeared in a burst of bright electricity. "It seems I won the duel, so I can continue my attention mongering. Who else would like to duel me?" The crowd around him burst into applause, cheers, and cries of challenge. Haseo laughed as he returned Konjiki's deck to him and then began searching for a new opponent and deck to borrow.
"You okay Tsuki-kun?" Twilight asked.
"I'm fine." He answered quietly, his eyes narrowing a bit as he watched Haseo. "I'll be in my room." He turned and left the group to watch Haseo.
Thanatos frowned and went to follow him but twilight stopped him. "Leave him, he's like this a lot. He'll bounce back on his own, don't worry." She said. Thanatos couldn't help but feel worried for him though as he watched him walk away.