Icy Duel
Hi there! I know I said I will publish new chapter sooner, but I had to study for entrance exams so it was really hard to find time for writing ( not that anyone cares about this information, but okay)
Here is my next chapter, the climax of the first part of the story. Here are few notes for this chapter:
- This duel is pretty loose since I'm not so good at writing duels. Since that's the case, I changed some effects for certain cards so they can fit in.
- Most of the cards in this duel are from my imagination.
- I don't own Sailor Moon nor Yu-Gi-Oh!
Enjoy! 3
ICY DUEL
After few moments of blindness caused by the raging wind, Serena opened her eyes in search for Rini and Alexias' little sister. They were no where in sight, even though everyone else were looming the environment in order to find them.
Finally, a vicious laughter caught everyone's attention and Serena looked up in the cloudy sky. She sighed. Two little girls were held by woman who literally looked like most beautiful ice sculpture Serena had ever seen. She wore long, icy-blue dress which flew on cold wind and her white long hair was tied in a ponytail. Her eyes were darkly-blue, with no pupils and her smirk was horrifying. Her huge, crystallized claws were under both girls' necks, threaten to rip them off.
- So, we finally meet, young guardian.
As Serena expected, her voice also was wicked and cold. When Eriza realized she was the one who woman addressed, she frowned, releasing quiet growl from her throat.
- Who the hell are you?! - asked Lita, ready to attack if she needed.
- Oh, how rude I am. Allow me to introduce myself: I'm Regina, the General of Snow dancers and executor of her majesty's will. And before you ask what I want, I want to warn you: if you do anything suspicious, these cuties will be teared off.
Serena almost collapsed when she said those words. They have to do something fast or...
- Now! - shouted Rini and both girls hit opposite hand from where they were held. Since she was made of pure ice, woman's arms broke like glass and girls were released. They realized too late they were very high in the sky and started screaming from horror. Serena and Darien started running at the same time, hoping they'll be able to catch them, but they were falling too fast...
In blink of an eye, Arika came in out of nowhere and jumped in the air, catching both girls in her strong arms. Their landing was pretty clumsy, but at least they were in one piece. Serena hugged Rini as hard as she could while Darien was thanking Arika who was still rubbing her back in pain. Victoria also thanked curly-haired girl and ran to her older sister.
- How dare you, you little brats! Now you'll feel my rage. WAAAAAAAAH! - Regina screamed.
In next moment, Serena realised she can't move, not even a muscle. But she wasn't the only one: Eriza was frozen in the middle of her running toward Serena and Rini, Arika and Darien didn't move either. Victoria and Alexia also were frozen, so close to one another. What's going on?!
- Now, you all will come with me! - shouted Regina trough malefic laughter. Before they were transported, Serena could hear desperate screams of her fellow Scouts and their cat guardians.
Next thing she remembered was that she fell in the middle of wasteland covered with snow, with blizzard raging in it's full power. Serena was so cold she could only curl herself up, praying it will stop soon.
Those few moments seemed like eternity, but when wind finally stopped, Serena tossed of snow from her body and rose her eyes, hoping to meet familiar face.
- Serena! You're okay! - shouted Rini, hugging her future mother with relief. Arika, Darien and Eriza were also there, smiling beacuse everyone were safe. Alexia and Victoria were few steps away, but also unharmed.
But reunion was cut off when familiar laughter came from all sides of wasteland.
Welcome, my dear guests. You're now in my dimension.
- Come out, you coward! - yelled Arika on not particularly anything or anyone.
- What do you want from us?! -Eriza joined, obviously anxious because of everything what happened.
Regina suddenly materialized herself before them in the vortex of snowflakes, still smirking.
- I'm glad you asked, little guardian. I came here to destroy you and Sailor Scouts so Princess Snow Kaguya may turn this planet into frozen wasteland.
- That's never gonna happen! We'll fight and defeat you! - said Rini with anger and pride, but Regina just laughed.
- Who said I'll fight with the Scouts? I want challenge your guardian to a duel!
Eriza went pale the moment those words crossed Reginas lips. She swallowed hardly, taking one step back. Both Arika and Serena knew the feeling of horror Eriza felt in her chest on just a mention of a duel, and now, with such risk on her shoulders, Eriza was scared even more.
- If you challenge her to a duel, than I'll duel too! - said Arika suddenly, causing everyone else to sigh.
- Arika, you don't...
- Okay than, little missy, I can duel both of you blindfolded! - on Regina's hand appeared rhombus-shaped duel disk, made of pure ice.
What have you got yourself into, you idiot?!, thought Eriza with panic which now took over her whole body. But Arika just took her deck in her hand and winked as sign of encouragement.
Shall we, Eriza?, asked ChibiChibi who suddenly appeared on her shoulder. Before Eriza could say anything, Alexia spoke with frustration:
- Who the hell do you think you are to take my opponent like that?! You interrupted with my rematch and now you'll pay!
Alexia put her silver duel disk on her hand, activating it with putting her deck in it.
- This has become pretty amusing, don't you think, little guardian? No problem, I'll destroy you all! - finished Regina with evil laugh.
Now even Alexia? What if we lose?! We'll all be goners!
Hey, stop panicking already! We have a duel to win!, said ChibiChibi seriously.
But...
No buts! Let's go, Eriza, you can do it!
Before her courage faded away, Eriza squeezed her garnet in her hand and said:
- Moonlight power!
In a blink of an eye, before Serena, Rini, Darien and Victoria appeared girl in white dress and with magenta – coloured ponytails. Hikari is back!
- All right, frigid witch, let's see who's better! - said Hikari with provoking smirk on her lips.
- We became brave all of a sudden? Fine by me! - Regina rose her hand and in next moment on Hikaris' and Arikas' wrist appeared rhombus-shaped duel disks, same ones Regina had.
- I just want to make one thing clear...- started Alexia to attract Hikaris' and Arikas' attention – I don't have any intentions in helping you nor I have any expectations from you to help me. I fight my battles alone!
- Right, just as I thought, your vanity does not give you peace, eh, Roxelani?
Alexia just sighed angrily and directed her attention toward ice general.
- Let's duel! - shouted all four duelists in same time, declaring beginning of the duel.
- Wow, this is first time I'll see Eriza dueling! Go, Eriza! - yelled Rini with proud. Serena, however, was worried about her fellow Scouts. They must be crazy with worry because of their disappearance. She had to find a way to contact them...
- Because you three are dueling on the same side, I'll begin with 12 000 life points. You start, little guardian.
- Watch who're you calling little. Here I go! I'll discard Sailor Barrier so I can play my first Sailor Guardian, Sailor Mercury in attack mode! This means no spell cards for you, lady! To end my turn, I'll put this card face down.
- It's my turn. - said Alexia while drawing her card. - I play Amazoness Trainee in attack mode. I'll also put one card face down and end my turn.
- Finally, it's my turn. I play Magical Horse Flora in attack mode!
A beautiful horse with gold mane and black rose-shaped tattoos all over it's body appeared on the field, followed by smell of wildflowers and rose petals flying all over the place.
- I'll also put one card face down and end my turn.
- I see, you're too afraid to attack me. That's pretty amusing! Now, to start: I play Snow Dancer in defence mode. I'll also put one card face down to end my turn.
- That's your big move?! I expected much more from icy sculpture like you! - shouted Hikari with chuckle. - Now, Mercury, attack!
- Mercury Bubbles... Blast!
Regina didn't seemed impressed when her monster disappeared in thick fog. Instead of frowning, she just smirked.
- You maybe destroyed my Dancer, but because of her special ability, I can summon another on the beginning of my turn. I'll also activate my trap, Stray lambs!
Two fluffy lambs appeared on the field, protecting Regina.
- Not so fast, Regina! I also play a trap: Mercury Aqua Mist! While I have Sailor Mercury on the field, I can postpone effects of one of your spell or trap cards for one turn. It may be helpful to my girls. - said Hikari with her thumb up.
- Amazing! - said Arika with approval, while Alexia just hissed angrily.
- I'll end my turn by summoning Black Cat Protector Luna in defence mode. I'll add one Sailor Scout in my hand due to her special ability.
- It was time already! I play Water Witch in attack mode and add her Book of Magic to increase her attack points for 600. Now, attack her directly!
A blue-haired woman with witch hat and in white cloak with blue ornaments rose her woody staff and said magic words. In a blink of an eye, Regina was hit by huge water wave, causing her life points to decrease from 12 000 to 10 000.
- But I'm not done with you yet! Now Amazoness Trainee, attack!
When muscular purple-haired amazoness hit Regina with her gold chain directly, her points decreased for more 1500 points.
- You brats, you'll pay for this!
- Yeah, right. - said Alexia sarcastically before putting another card face down.
- All righty! I summon Flower Fairy Lillova! - said Arika with the giggle. Next to her horse appeared beautiful fairy with dark-green curls and butterfly wings. Her pink dress flaunt on the blizzard and made her even more astonishing.
- Also, when she's on the field with her companion Flora, they can join their power and attack you together!
Another direct attack hit Regina, reducing her points to lousy 5300. Regina alone looked like she'll explode from shame and anger, which made Arika giggling even more.
- That's all from me! What's the matter, old hag? You didn't expect to be beaten by brats, did you?!
- Enough! - shouted out ice general, drawing her new card furiously.
- Just as I sad in my past move, I play another Snow Dancer. Then I'll play this card – said Regina viciously – Ultimate Sacrifice. With this card I can sacrifice your monsters to summon my powerful beast, and I chose your Sailor Mercury, little guardian!
- No! - shouted Hikari, but her Scout was already swallowed by darkness.
- Now, I'll summon White Night Queen! Now, attack Water Witch!
Creepy looking queen made terrifying and unbearable sound, causing Alexia, Arika and Hikari to clog their ears. When Alexias' points decreased to 3900, she realised she can't move her legs.
- Sisi, no! - shouted Victoria in disbelief. Hikari looked down at her feet, noticing her boots are frozen up to her ankles.
- Oh, have I forgot to mention? - giggled Regina wickedly – Every time you lose some of your precious life points, one part of your body will turn into ice.
- What?!
- You're sick! - said Alexia and Arika at the same time, but Regina just ignored them.
- Now, where was I? Oh, right! I'll put one card face down and end my turn.
- This is terrible! - said Rini, standing next to Victoria who was shivering, more from fear than the cold.
- Hey, Serena! Can you guys hear us!? Hallo?!
Serena looked down at her communicator, surprised, but also relieved to hear Amys' voice.
- I hear you, guys!
- Oh, thank goodness! Are you hurt? Where are you? - Mina spoke to communicator this time, her voice trembling in panic.
- We're fine. I don't exactly know where we are. But Hikari, Alexia and Arika are in big trouble!
- What do you mean? What's going on? - answered Shantell's always calm voice.
- They were forced to duel Regina! And if they lose, they'll be frozen alive!
- What?! - Serena heard voices of all who stayed on the other side, even Luna and Artemis.
- But they won't lose! They're all great duelists and there's no way they'll let this icy creep to win! I'm sure! - said Rini with determination in order to calm everyone on the other side, but also to console Victoria who was standing next to her.
- That's right. - said Darien in the communicator. - Amy, are you still in front of Serenas' house?
- Yes, Darien, we are.
- Go and research those two points you told us about earlier. We'll catch up with you as soon is possible.
- But, Prince... - started Amara, but Serena cut off her sentence with a calm voice:
- We'll be fine, Amara. They'll win and we'll be home in no time. Just contact us if anything happens, okay?
After short moment of silence, Amy answered:
- Okay. We'll splint into two groups and search the area. You'll know the news first.
The connection then broke and Serena and Darien again focused on the duel. It was again Hikaris' turn.
- All right, my turn! I'll discard Burning Mandala so I can summon Sailor Mars! With her on the field, it will be piece of cake to bring down your icy monsters.
- Don't think she'll help you just because she uses flame attacks. You're on my territory now!
- Yeah, whatever. I'll place this card face down and end.
- My turn. I'll switch Amazoness Trainee to defence mode and play Moira Klota also in defence mode. This ends my turn.
- Me next. My Flora and Lillova can attack again, but this time I'll increase their strength with Oak Leaves Rope. Now they have 3400 attack points. Now, attack White Night Queen!
Reginas' smirk told Serena she made a huge mistake that will cost them badly.
- I play my spell card, Ice Wall! Now, I'll reflect your attack right on Sailor Mars.
- No, Eriza! - shouted Arika with despair, watching her own monsters attacking Flame Guardian. Hikaris' points decreased to 2800 and her legs were almost completely frozen.
- I can't feel my toes any more! - said Hikari while trying to move her legs.
- I'm so sorry! - said Arika, falling on her knees and covering her mouth.
- It's okay, Arika! Little ice won't kill me! Let's continue! - Hikari offered her hand and helped her confused friend to stand on her feet again.
- I promise I won't repeat this!
- Oh, how touchy. Now, it's my turn. I'll play Stray Lambs, the card you negated two turns ago. Also, my spell card Ice Wall will prevent you from attacking me, so my Queen is safe. Next, I play Icicle Sacrifice! When I use this card, I can choose one empty place on your side of the field and put one Icicle token on that place. And I choose Arikas' field!
- Ew, that's one creepy icicle. - said Arika with disgust when sullen-faced icicle appeared on her field.
- Also, you can't use that place until the end of the duel. Now, my Queen, attack Arikas' fairy!
Lillova disappeared in cool flew of blizzard, reducing Arikas' life points to 3500 and freezing her legs up to her knees.
- Now none of you can move! How cute! You'll be perfect sculptures once this duel ends. - finished Regina with evil and sadistic laughter. - Now is your turn, little guardian!
- I know, old hag! - said Hikari with the smirk, even though she couldn't move. - Here I go! Because I used Lunas' special ability last turn, now I'll discard Sparkling Wide Pressure to play Sailor Jupiter! Then, if I halve her attack points, she can attack you directly!
- What?! - was only thing Regina could say before she was struck by Jupiter's lightning. Her points were now 4300.
- Next, I'll use Lunas' special ability and I'll take another Scout from my deck. In the end, I play Rose Petal Storm! If I have Sailor Jupiter on the field, I can use this card to destroy one of your monsters and I choose your White Night Queen!
- Finally, my turn. I'll play Moira Laheza in defence mode, and because she's with Moira Klota on the field, I can automatically summon third moira, Moira Antropa! Now, because one turn had pass from summoning Klota, I can use her special ability and bring back one card from my graveyard to my hand. That's all for now.
- That's your big move, arrogant wench?! You just increased number of monsters in your defence! - mocked Regina with taunt, but Alexia just send her cold smirk.
- Oh, don't worry, my moiras have lot's of special abilities I'm planning to use on you, you just have to be patient.
- Enough with the chit-chat already! I'm playing here! - yelled Arika crossly. - I put Flora in defence mode. I also summon Magical Horse Beran in defence mode!
Next to Flora appeared giant horse with emerald green coat and leaves instead of mane. He's just breathtaking, thought Serena while watching the duel.
- Next, I use his special ability and I transfer Sailor Jupiter into a defence mode. That's all from me.
- All right. Now to finish that pesky black cat of yours, little guardian, shall we? Attack, my lovely Snow Dancer!
Hikari couldn't watch while her furry friend was sliced to pieces by dancers long claws, but luckily, looks like Regina couldn't do much more about other monsters on the field so she set her mind on destroying the weakest one. Coward...
- This isn't look good at all. - said Darien, who stood behind two little girls who watched duel with great interest.
Serena thought the same, despite telling herself girls will win this. All three of them were now with their legs frozen and unable to move a muscle. On top of that, that icy witch seemed to have some hellish plan in her sleeve.
- Maybe, but my sister pulled trough even worst situations than this. - said Victoria with great admiration.
- It's amazing how you have fate in her even though the odds are against her at the moment. - said Serena with tender smile.
- Of course I have fate in her! She's my big sister and the only family I have.
When Rini opened her mouth to say something, Serenas' communicator rang.
- Serena, it's me, Amy. We're here near Rayes shrine and it's not good!
- What's happening?
- We were surrounded by snow dancers. We somehow managed to hide ourselves, but...
- … we need our powers back as soon is possible or we'll be doomed! - said Raye and Lita, complementing each other.
- Okay, guys! Just stay strong. We'll try to find escape from here while girls finish the duel. - said Darien instead of Serena, who started panicking about safety of her friends.
- Wish them best of luck! - said Andoria before line was broken.
That means Amy was right, those spots are contaminated by snow dancers, thought Serena before returning her attention to a duel.
- You'll pay for attacking Luna! I discard Striking Katana so I can play Sailor Venus! Now, because all Inner Scouts were played during the duel, I can summon legendary soldier, Sailor Moon!
Despite there was no time for goofing around, Serena couldn't help herself but to be proud her alter – ego was out on the field, fighting alongside the girls.
-With this I end my turn. - said Hikari and winked toward Serena, obviously knowing what's on her mind.
- Be ready for one of my most powerful creatures! I sacrifice Amazoness Trainee so I can play Amaterasu – Goddess of Sun!
A beautiful raven – haired maiden appeared on the field, dressed in gleaming white kimono with red and gold obi and gold tiara. Her appearance was so shiny no one could look straight into her.
- Now, destroy Snow Dancer!
- Ha, did you forgot about my Ice Wall! Now your attack will be reflected!
- Not so fast, did you forgot about my moiras? I use Moira Antropas' special ability which allows me to destroy one of your cards, and I choose Ice Wall.
Regina was completely helpless while watching her Dancer being swallowed by light. The bad thing was that Reginas' card White Blizzard was still on the field and she lost only 600 life points.
- Nice one, rich girl! Now, my turn. I'll just play another Magical Horse, and that would be Magical Horse Osage in defence mode.
Another beautiful horse appeared on the field, this one had bright yellow coat, snow white mane and gilttery butterfly wings.
- All right, you brats, I had enough of you! - said Regina now really pissed. - My Snow Dancer is returned now and I'll use this magic card: Ice Crystal! With this I can increase number of Snow Dancers depending how much cards my opponent has on the field and I counted eleven. Now, come forth!
In next moment, field was literally covered in Snow Dancers, flying and giggling from everywhere.
- Now I'll sacrifice four of them to summon my White Night Dragon! His special ability allows him to attack all monsters on the field at the moment he's summoned. Lucky for you, he can't attack you yet. Now, devour them!
All monsters were destroyed in flew of shiny blizzard, but only Hikari suffered serious damage: Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus were destroyed, Sailor Moon was on her knees and she was left with only 800 life points. To make thing worse, her whole body was frozen except her head and forearms. She could barely hold her cards and disc. Her head was paralysed completely.
- Eriza! - screamed Serena, Rini and Arika at the same time, but Regina was concerned about something else:
- How come Sailor Moon is still on the field?! She should be destroyed!
- Well, that's... easy to... explain...- begun Hikari, distracted by ice that pressed her throat – Sailor Moon... cannot be destroyed... by battle nor... by spell or trap... cards nor by... monsters'... special effects... She's... invincible!
- Tsh, big thing. Next, I play Pot of Greed. After drawing two new cards, I play one card face down and I also play this spell card: White Vail. Because of this card, my dragon is immune to spell and trap cards for next whole turn. That ends my turn.
- All... right. My turn. - said Hikari, barely drawing next card from her deck. - I play... White Cat... Protector Artemis... in defence mode. I also... put Sailor Moon... in defence mode. I'll end... with one card... face down.
- Eri, don't push yourself... - started Arika.
- I'm fine, don't worry. It's... Alexias' turn.
- Right, I draw. I play Amazoness Paladin and then I also play Pot of Greed, but I also play Card of Sanctity so I now have eight cards in my hand in total. Next I play Monster Reborn so I can bring back Moira Antropa and I'll use her special ability to destroy your Ice Crystal spell card. Last card I will play is Soul of Earth: with this card I can copy effect of one spell card that was used by my opponent last turn and I choose White Vail so my Paladin is safe!
- Deam, that was one long turn, Roxelani! - said Arika sarcastically before drawing new card. - I also play my Monster Reborn card so I can bring back Osage. Also, her special ability allows me to bring back one more Magical Horse from my graveyard when she's revived and I choose Beran, both in defence mode. That's all from me.
- I see you became desperate, only playing defence. Fine by me. Now, my dragon, attack
Alexias' Moira Antropa!
Alexia knew if her Moira was destroyed, her other monster and her life points will be wide open for direct attack from each of Snow Dancers so she squeezed her fists in frustration and barely visible fear. But Hikari had different plan:
- Not so fast! I play... my face down card: Crystal Reborn! With this... I bring back... Sailor Mercury so... your White Vail has been... destroyed! Now Alexia!
- I activate my trap: Amazoness Archers! When your declared attack on my Moira, both she and Paladin switch into attack mode, but now my Paladin has 1000 attack points more, while your dragon has 1000 points less. In my calculation, 2700 is stronger than 2000. now, attack!
Blonde- haired Amazoness wielded her shiny sword and pierced icy dragon right trough it's chest, smashing it into pieces. This attack diluted Reginas' points to 700 and left pissed expression on generals face.
- Why you little... THAT'S ENOUGH! I play one card face down and end my turn.
Mercury had disappeared from the field because Crystal Reborn could bring Sailor Scout from the graveyard only for one turn, so Hikari had to do something fast.
- All right, here I go!
A tiny smirk appeared on Hikaris' lips, leaving both Alexia and Regina in confusion.
- I switch Sailor Moon... to attack mode and then... I summon her one and only love, Tuxedo Mask!
Hikari could hear squeaking of approval from Rini and Serena, but she was still in the middle of her move:
- Also, since they're both... on the field in the same time... I can take one field spell from my deck and... play it right away, and I choose... Moon Kingdom.
Entire environment changed once this card was played. They were standing above big sea that once existed on the Moon, with Silver Millennium behind Hikaris' back. Everyone, Arika mostly, were surprised how real it all seemed, but this wasn't time for landscape gazing:
- This field spell gives... each Sailor Scout extra 1000 points... in attack and defence. Also, because I played Moon Kingdom..., Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask turn into their... previous incarnations: princess Serenity and... prince Endymion.
Serena almost started crying from happiness when she saw her previous self together with Dariens' previous self once again. No matter the time or circumstances, they were inseparable.
- They can attack together, but... in the next round, but that... doesn't matter because... their attack is... 3500 points. That's all... from me.
- Go, girls!
- You're great as always, sisi! - shouted Rini and Victoria to encourage Hikari and Alexia, but Regina was already pretty pissed off. She stared daggers at two girls and hissed:
- Shut up, you brats!
Sudden flaw of cold wind tossed girls on the snow, Serena and Darien picking them up in shock.
- You coward! How can you lay hand on two little girls?!
- You're despicable! - said Alexia with frigid wrath in her voice that send chills down Hikaris' spine.
- No one touches my sister and gets away with that! I sacrifice Amazoness Paladin and Moira Antropa so I can summon my most powerful monster, Helleassia, Queen of the Hell!
A terrifying woman with red skin and huge black wings appeared on the field, followed by flames from the Hell itself.
- I'm not afraid of Hell, you know, young lady.
- Maybe you should... - hissed Alexia, ending her turn.
- My turn! I play Polimerization to combine my two horses in one powerful creature. Say hallo to Empress Honora!
As a total opposite from Hellassia, this horse was beautiful. With it's snowy white coat , golden-brown mane and tail and soft pink butterfly wings, she was a pure grace.
- I end my turn with one face down card.
- Not much of excitement I see. Oh well, I guess it's my turn.
I can't believe this witch, she changes her mood faster than we can blink, said Eriza angrily, causing Hikari to giggle a bit, even if it wasn't time for that.
- What are you giggling about, little guardian?! I'll give you a reason to giggle. I play my face down card, Monster Reborn! Now, my White Night Dragon, come forth!
- Not again! - said Arika, almost falling backwards, but her frozen legs prevented her.
- Yes again! I also play another spell card, Ice Absorber. With this, my dragon gets 300 extra points for each monster on my opponents' side of the field, but I also have a benefit from that because my life points increase for 500 for each one of your monsters too.
Great, now her dragon has 4500 attack points, more than any of our monsters. And not only that, Regina now has 3200 life points!, pointed Eriza, but Hikari hoped they'll be able to avoid attack from the dragon...
- Now, my beast, attack princess Serenity and finish this duel!
- Not so fast, you witch! I activate my trap, Wild Spirit! While I have Magical Horse on the field, I can choose the target of your dragons' attack so I choose Hellassia!
- WHAT?! - shouted Alexia and Regina at the same time, but it was already too late. Hellassia was destroyed, reducing Alexias' points to 2500 and freezing her legs up to her tights.
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING, YOU IDIOT?!
- Stop yelling at me, it was the only way to save Eriza! If she lose, we lose!
- I don't care for you two! Now you left me with no monsters on the field and I'm easy target. All because of you!
- Stop blaming me for everything. This is a team duel, so that means we have to work as a team! I will repay you this, I promise.
- I told you I don't want your help nor your team work! Because of that shit now I'm losing the duel.
- We're all losing, not just you! Stop being so selfish and at least for once work with us! That's our only chance...
- I'm sick of listening your pointless babble...
Hikari didn't know what to do. Insults were numerous from both Alexia and Arika, leaving audience in shock and Regina with pleased smirk on her lips. In sudden moment, Eriza took her place and shouted:
- SILENCE! BOTH OF YOU!
Shouting stopped immediately, leaving all present in shock because of familiar, but very pissed voice:
- This is exactly what Regina wants..., to alienate us. Both of you... should be ashamed, picking up a fight... in such inappropriate situation as this is. There... are people out there who are counting... on us and what are you two doing?! Now..., pull yourselves together and... let's finish this duel!
In next moment, Hikari appeared again, so proud of her protege.
- Eriza is right. Now let's... continue, shall we? I play my spell card... Crystal Reincarnation, which allows me... to bring one spell or trap card from... the graveyard and I choose... Monster Reborn so I can bring back... Hellasia!
Alexia, still in shock from Erizas' sudden appearance, wasn't even able to say anything when her favourite monster was brought back from the dead.
- Now I end my turn.
- I told you it will be worth of losing her! - said Arika with wide smile on her face.
- Yeah right... - said Alexia while drawing the new card: - I play Amazoness Sword with which I can equip any warrior on the field and I choose princess Serenity. Also, she gains 1000 extra attack points.
When Hikari looked at princess Serenity, there was something strange about her: when huge gold sword appeared in her hands, Serenity was unable to wield it and it fell on the ground, blade first, Serenity still holding it's handle.
- Ouch, it's so heavy!
- Serena?! - shouted Hikari, Eriza and Arika at the same time. - What the hell are you doing here?!
- Well you see, Erizas' speech was very inspiring to me so I wished to fight alongside you. And here I am!
She said it like it's not a big deal, but Hikari then heard Rini and Darien shouting Serenas' name hysterically.
You're nuts, you know that?!
- Sorry, but I really wanted to help.
Eriza wanted to say something more, but Hikari stopped her:
- Well, I think it will be okay. Shall we, princess?
Serena, no, Serenity, smiled and winked as sign of approval and then tried to wield huge sword.
- But I'm not finished yet. Now I play my Polimerization! - continued Alexia, doesn't giving a shit about the drama that just occurred on Erizas' side of the field – Now, I can combine princess Serenity with Empress Honora.
In next moment, Honora flew over to Serenity, bowing so she can jump on her back. Princess was unsure what to do, but Hikari just nodded to encourage her. When she was on the horses back, it looked like she found the strength she needed to wield the sword, ready for battle.
- What are you doing?! You were fighting just a moment ago! - yelled Regina in panic, but girls just smirked in the same time and Hikari said:
- Maybe, but all three of us have the same wish, and that is to win this!
- Can I declare attack, Eriza? Please?! - asked Arika with puppy eyes.
- Sure, finish this.
- All right! Now our princess has 5300 attack points, more than enough to destroy your dragon! Now, go!
With battle cry on her lips, Serenity rose gold sword, piercing dragon directly into it's heart. Regina lost 800 points only and just when she thought got away with it, Arika said:
- It's still my turn, you know, old hag? I play my trap, Tears of Life. If I use it in the team duel, I can leave my turn to one of my partners and I choose Alexia. Roxelani, you have the honor to destroy her.
- I know that, Einstein!
Before attack was declared, Alexia send one last smirk toward ice witch who started shivering from horror.
- Now, Hellassia, finish this. - said Alexia with her cold voice.
Red-skinned angel launched her strongest blast of fire toward Regina, burning her alive. Her last scream will stay in Erizas' mind for a long, long time...
In next moment, a sudden flesh of light illuminated the whole field, blinding everyone. Next thing Hikari saw was Serenas' house in front of her.
- Gosh...
- Guys!
- We're back home! - said Victoria and Arika at the same time, but their joy had short life. Hikari kneeled before Serena, who was laying in her lovers' arms, barely keeping her eyes open.
- Silly princess, you shouldn't do that. - said Hikari with tender smile, grabbing Serenas' hand.
- Serena?! Are you in pain? - asked Rini with tears in her eyes.
- No, just... very tired. - whispered Serena.
- Come on girl, this is no time for napping! - said Arika with worried voice.
- I know... but just let me sleep for a little bit... - were the last words she said before she fell asleep.
After short moment of silence, Darien took Serena in his arms gently, referring to Hikari:
- Scouts called us once again during your duel. Amara warned us about strange behaviour of Snow Dancers. They're heading toward place not so far away from here.
- You sure you want her to fight?
- I don't want her to fight in this condition, but she would never forgive herself for leaving the Scouts alone. - said Darien, kissing top of Serenas' head.
- Moreover, now that her powers are released, Silver Crystal will cure her. - said Rini with smile, but her eyes were still full of worry.
- Fine then, tell my where to go...
A sudden wind vortex rose above them, leaving all of the in shock because of the view: Alexia was standing on the entrance in shiny, silver helicopter, with her little sister beside her.
- Need a ride?! - yelled Victoria to outspeak the helicopter.
Hikari only could smile and nod, grateful to Alexia for such gesture. When Eriza appeared next to her, they nodded to each other, ready to face the final battle...
Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please, review my story, even if you don't like it, I want to know what you think.
Next chapter will probably be published in two weeks and we will meet our favorite spiky-haired boys so be patient! :*
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