Vile: Chapter 5 is up and running. This one is over twice as long as the last chapters mainly because, well, it's a Tag Duel. Twice the Duelists = twice the action.
Yuma: It's fine by us. You write great Duels! Just ask AnimeKiwi369!
Vile: I know that Yuma, but this is my first Tag Duel. I'm gonna try and make it as epic as my other Duels are.
Ariel: You don't need any help there, Vile. Just do your best!
Vile: Thanks, guys. By a combination of reviewer preferences and facts, I will use "Xyz" instead of "Exceed" and "Gishki" instead of "Ritua." Hopefully none of you are dissapointed by the choices. Oh, and any bolded cards are made by me. Disclaimer's on the first page, so refer to there if you need to.
Kotori: With that said, let's get started!
Vile: Hey, that's my line!
39 & 13 means Love
Chapter 5
Yuma LP:4000
Kotori LP:4000
Ryoga LP:4000
Ariel LP:4000
"The first move's mine this time, Yuma. Draw!" Shark declared, drawing his card. "I'll go with this. Big Jaws in Attack Mode, Shoukan!" A large shark-like monster with huge teeth and a bladed fin crashed through the ground to take the field.
Big Jaws: Lv.3 WATER Fish ATK:1800/DEF:300
"And since I Summoned a Fish-Type monster, Shark Sucker's ability activates, letting me Special Summon it from my hand in Attack Mode!" A thin shark-like monster crashed through a nearby building to take the field, bearing a silver disc on its head with ten red circles on it.
Shark Sucker: Lv.3 WATER Fish ATK:200/DEF:1000
"With two Level 3 monsters, it's go time. I Overlay Big Jaws and Shark Sucker!" The two monsters became fully blue before shooting up and spiraling around each other. A red spiral portal appeared, and both monsters flew into it. "With these two monsters, I construct the Overlay Network! Xyz Shoukan!" A massive light erupted from the portal. "Come out, Aero Shark!" Shark's signature monster took the field, letting out a large roar with its blue Overlay Units circling it.
Aero Shark: Rank 3 WATER Fish/Xyz ATK:1900/DEF:1000 2 Overlay Units
"Oh boy." Yuma said.
"That's right, Yuma. Aero Shark's ability activates! By sending an Overlay Unit to the Graveyard, I can hit anyone on the field besides me for 400 points of damage for every card in my hand!" Ryoga explained as he detached Big Jaws. "Brace yourself, Yuma! Here it comes!" Aero Shark launched four torpedoes directly at Yuma, exploding around him and sending him backwards.
Aero Shark: 1 Overlay Unit
Yuma LP:2400
"Yuma!" Kotori yelled.
"I'm all right, Kotori. Still the same old Shark." Yuma mused as he got back up.
Shark smirked. "It gets hard to change. I place a facedown. Turn end."
"My then then! Draw!" Yuma chirped, drawing his card. He examined his hand for a good move.
"Shall I leave you to Duel on your own accord, Yuma?" Astral asked him.
"Nah, stick around! You won't wanna miss this!" Yuma told him, getting back to the Duel. "Gagaga Magician in Defense Mode, Shoukan!" A white-haired human covered in a blue-and-orange cloak and reddish shoulder armor and boots appeared, a chain wrapped around him. He landed on his own card, taking a defensive stance.
Gagaga Magician: Lv.4 DARK Spellcaster ATK:1500/DEF:1000
"I'll throw down a couple of facedowns too. Turn end!" Yuma declared.
Ariel smiled. "My turn! Draw!" She drew her card. Her opening hand was good. "I'll place a monster facedown in Defense Mode, and one facedown Spell or Trap Card as well. Turn end."
Kotori gulped. She was nervous because she didn't want to let Yuma down. She looked at him, who winked and gave her a thumbs-up. Smiling, she felt confident again. "My turn. Draw!" Kotori drew her card and saw a good combo already. "Let's see… Rallis the Star Bird in Attack Mode, Shoukan!" From above, a star zipped down toward the field before forming into an orange bird with a white chest, orange-and-white wings that seemed metallic, a yellow tail, a green helmet, and blue armor with a star on the front.
Rallis the Star Bird: Lv.3 WIND Winged Beast ATK:800/DEF:800
"And since I Summoned a Winged Beast-Type monster, I can Summon this from my hand: Spring Bird!" From seemingly nowhere, a brown wingless bird jumped onto the field and started bouncing on the ground with yellow legs that were coiled up like springs.
Spring Bird: Lv.3 EARTH Winged Beast ATK:600/DEF:400
"Okay… with two Level 3 monsters, I can get some power for our side! I Overlay Rallis and Spring Bird!" Rallis turned fully green and Spring Bird turned fully orange, then shot up and spiraled around. Another red spiral portal formed, and the two monsters flew into the portal. "With these two monsters, I construct the Overlay Network! Xyz Shoukan!" A massive light erupted, and a loud caw was heard. "Come out… Twister Quail!" A huge bird, slightly smaller than Aero Shark, descended onto the field and extended its wings. It was a light gray color with blue wings, complete with green wing tips that curled upwards like wind gusts. On top its head were five feathers sticking up, also curled similar to wind gusts. A constant breeze moved across it, fluffing its feathers. Its two Xyz Materials circled around its feet, glowing a green color.
Twister Quail: Rank 3 WIND Winged Beast/Xyz ATK:1900/DEF:2100 2 Overlay Units
"Whoa, cool monster!" Yuma remarked.
"That's the first WIND Xyz Monster I've ever seen!" Ariel chirped.
Astral observed Kotori's first Xyz Summon. "For someone who has not Dueled before, she already has enough skill for an Xyz Summon on her first turn. She has obviously done her own observations on Dueling." Then he turned his head to Kotori herself, and his eyes widened. A faint dark aura covered her body, but no one else could see it. "Could it be…?"
Kotori smiled at the praise, but decided to continue. "I activate Twister Quail's special ability! By removing an Overlay Unit from it, I can blow away an Overlay Unit from any other Xyz Monster on the field!" Twister Quail snatched and disintegrated one of its Materials with its front leg, then widely flapped its wings, sending a massive gust of wind toward Aero Shark that swept up its last Overlay Unit and destroyed it.
Twister Quail: 1 Overlay Unit
Aero Shark: 0 Overlay Units
"Aw, man! I needed that thing!" Shark complained.
"All the better for me and Yuma!" Kotori chirped. "I place a facedown. Turn end!"
"My turn. Draw!" Shark said, drawing his card. "With that Overlay Unit gone, there isn't much I can do with Aero Shark. Good thing I have this. Drill Barnacle in Attack Mode, Shoukan!" A blue shell-like monster with pink tentacles hanging out and purple drills lining its body crashed in from underground.
Drill Barnacle: Lv.3 WATER Aqua ATK:300/DEF:0
"I remember that card." Yuma mused. "He can attack directly with it."
"That's right. And it'll do just that! Drill Barnacle, attack Kotori directly!" Drill Barnacle's drills began spinning, then the monster itself spun around like a top. It dashed toward Kotori and struck her, knocking her down.
Kotori LP:3700
"You all right, Kotori?" Yuma asked her.
"Ugh… yeah, I'm fine." The girl replied as she got up. Yuma smiled, thankful of that.
Shark smirked at the scene. 'Those two totally love each other. Why don't they just kiss already?' He thought. "Since Drill Barnacle did Battle Damage to you, it gains 1000 Attack Points!" The monster grew to a larger size.
Drill Barnacle ATK:1300
"And now Aero Shark attacks Gagaga Magician! Big Eater!" The large aquatic Xyz Monster unleashed its attack, but Yuma was ready.
"Trap Card, activate! Gagaga Shield!" Yuma declared, his facedown flipping up and forming a shield that equipped itself onto Gagaga Magician. "Now Gagaga Magician is safe from battle!" The attack struck the magician, but didn't destroy it. Since it was in Defense Mode, no damage came about.
"You've gotten better since our last Duel, Yuma." Ryoga remarked. "But don't think it means you've got this wrapped up. Turn end."
"My turn! Draw!" Yuma said, drawing his card and grinning. "Achacha Archer in Attack Mode, Shoukan!" Another of Yuma's signature monsters formed, complete with yellow garb, grayish armor, and bow and arrows.
Achacha Archer: Lv.3 FIRE Warrior ATK:1200/DEF:600
"Achacha Archer's effect activates! When he's Normal Summoned, he can hit an opponent for 500 points of damage! Your turn to be hit, Shark!" Archer loaded an arrow with a burning arrowhead, then fired it directly at Shark, nailing him in the chest.
"Ugh! Actually got me this time!" Ryoga said, causing Yuma to grin.
Ryoga LP:3500
"Now I activate Gagaga Magician's special ability, which lets me change its Level to anywhere from 1 to 8! So, Gagaga Magician becomes Level 3!" Four dots glowed on Gagaga's gold belt piece, then one dimmed out, leaving three left to symbolize its new Level.
Gagaga Magician: Lv.3
"All right! Two Level 3 monsters!" Yuma chirped. He looked at Astral, who nodded. "Here goes! I Overlay Achacha Archer and Gagaga Magician!" Archer turned fully red while Magician turned fully purple, then the two Level 3s spiraled around each other as a galaxy-like portal opened in front of Yuma. The two monsters flew through the portal while Yuma chanted: "With these two monsters, I construct the Overlay Network! Xyz Shoukan! Ideyo, Nanbazu Juunana (Come, Number 17)! Leviath Dragon!"
In yellow, the number "17" formed and flashed, and Leviathan Dragon's sealed form rose from a dark cloud. The purple orb uncoiled itself to become its body and head, while the scythes around it became wings. The 17 on its horn glowed brightly as it let out a loud roar, its blue Overlay Units circling its head.
Number 17: Leviathan Dragon: Rank 3 WATER Dragon/Xyz ATK:2000/DEF:0 2 Overlay Units
"Whoa… that thing looks strong…" Ariel breathed. She was a bit scared of the large dragon.
Ryoga, on the other hand, had a much different reaction. He was smiling at the dragon that was once his. "Number 17… it's been quite a while." The dragon slowly turned its head to look at Ryoga, staring at him with its beady eyes.
"Why is this dragon staring at him, Yuma?" Astral asked.
"I think it remembers him. Shark was the one who owned it before you took it." Yuma told him.
"Long time no see, Leviathan Dragon." Ryoga said to the dragon. "Has Yuma been treating you with the respect you deserve?" The dragon moved its head up and down in a slow nod. "Good. Nice to know the Number I created isn't being used for bad purposes."
Yuma smiled at seeing Ryoga having concern for his former Number. "Leviathan Dragon has helped me out against most of the Numbers so far. It's become a staple in my Deck, and you're about to see why! I activate Leviathan Dragon's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, it gains 500 Attack Points!" Number 17 chomped one of its Materials, growing stronger.
Number 17: Leviathan Dragon ATK:2500 1 Overlay Unit
"Now, Leviathan Dragon, attack Drill Barnacle! Vice Stream!" The large dragon unleashed a blast of blue energy that struck the drill-covered creature, destroying it.
Ryoga LP:2300
Shark recovered from the attack, but smirked. "Thanks, Yuma. Trap Card, activate! Choppy Waters!" Ryoga's facedown flipped up. "Since I took Battle Damage, I can Summon a Fish, Aqua, or Sea Serpent-Type monster from my Deck with Attack Points equal to or less than the damage I took! So I'll go with this one: Skull Kraken in Defense Mode, Special Shoukan!" A black octopus-like monster with a skull motif on its head crashed through the ground and crossed its tentacles in a defensive stance.
Skull Kraken: Lv.3 DARK Aqua ATK:600/DEF:1600
'Shark's going for another Rank 3 Xyz Summon. If he gets another Level 3 out there, who knows what we're in for.' Yuma thought. "I'll throw down another facedown. Turn end."
"My turn! Draw!" Ariel chirped, drawing her card. "Nice! First I think I'll reveal my facedown: Gishki Erial, Flip Shoukan!" Her monster revealed itself as her spitting image card, the one based off of her.
Gishki Erial: Lv.4 WATER Spellcaster ATK:1000/DEF:1800
"Now her effect activates! When Erial is flipped face-up, I can add a Gishki monster from my Deck to my hand!" A card slid out from her Deck, which she grabbed. "With this, I can perform one of my best moves! Magic Card, activate! Gishki Ceremonial Mirror!" When the Magic Card activated, a large mirror formed underneath Erial, lying flat on the ground.
"I've never seen that card used before…" Yuma breathed.
"What kind of Magic Card is that?" Kotori asked.
"Gishki Ceremonial Mirror is a Ritual Magic Card." Ariel explained. "With it, I can release monsters from my field or hand whose Levels equal the Level of a Gishki Ritual Monster in my hand! However, all I have to release is Gishki Shadow from my hand! Due to its effect, I can use it as the entire sacrifice for any WATER Ritual Monster!" Gishki Shadow appeared on the field, only to be sucked into the mirror below. "The offering has been made! Let the Ritual commence!" The mirror below began rumbling, and the glass started to crack. "The Ritual is now complete! Behold the product of the sacrifice! Gishiki Shoukan!" The glass fully shattered as a large monster rose from the mirror. "I Summon thee… Evigishki Soul Ogre!" The monster was practically a mutated form of its own sacrifice. Its body was covered in multicolored scales, with a blue head and a purple mohawk-like fin on top. It had silver webbed hands and gold clawed feet, all of which seemed metallic. Its large finned tail looked like it could whip you good. And lastly, on its gold chest, lay the same type of mirror as the one used to Summon it.
Evigishki Soul Ogre: Lv.8 WATER Aqua/Ritual ATK:2800/DEF:2800
Yuma and Kotori both gulped at the sight of it. "Not good…"
Kotori wasn't about to let herself be intimidated, however. 'I can't let us lose... I can't let Yuma down!' Astral noticed her aura getting slightly stronger.
Cathy was watching from the sidelines, not bothering to hide herself like she usually would. The monster was imposing, but she was looking at Yuma. "That monster might be big... but Yuma can handle it. He always does. Hurry up and win, Yuma. I can't wait to congratulate you in my own way... Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee!"
Author-Made Cards
Spring Bird
Level 3 EARTH Winged Beast
ATK:600/DEF:400
When you Summon a Winged Beast-Type monster, you can Special Summon this card from your hand. Once during the Duel, you can Special Summon this card from your Graveyard.
Twister Quail
Rank 3 WIND Winged Beast/Xyz
ATK:1900/DEF:2100
2 Level 3 monsters
Once per turn, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to select 1 Xyz Monster on the field. Detach 1 Xyz Material from the target.
Choppy Waters
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when you take Battle Damage. Special Summon 1 Fish, Aqua, or Sea Serpent-Type monster from your Deck with ATK equal to or less than the damage you took.
Vile: Oh, boy. Ariel's got her strongest monster on the field. Can Yuma and Kotori come back from this?
Yuma: I hope so, otherwise the story will be derailed!
Takashi: ...I honestly couldn't put it better myself.
Vile: Don't worry, guys. Things will work out.
Ariel: Oh, for those who don't know, "Gishiki Shoukan" translates to "Ritual Summon." The words were so different that Vile decided to use the OCG term.
Vile: Precisely. At any rate, hope you enjoyed this part of the Duel, and there's another part on the wat, so stay tuned, everyone!
Computer Voice: Vile, logging out.