Here is a revised version of Season 1 of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sodor Chronicles with more mistakes fixed and new things added in. The original version of the story was originally posted on the account of Jriddle41, but it's gonna be moved to my account. The story was done in collaboration between me and Jriddle41 (Sodormatchmaker on DeviantART), and we both own the OCs that are used in the story. Everything else belongs to their respective owners:
Thomas and Friends (c) Hit Entertainment and Mattel
The Railway Series (c) Rev Wilbert Awdry
Yu-Gi-Oh! (c) Konami
Song used in Intro and Outro (c) Unknown
WARNING: Again, the story is rated T (13-plus) for moments of violence and some suggestive themes. Viewer discretion may be advised.
It had been another day of duelling for our heroes. Thomas had seven star coins, Percy now had eight star coins (plus a few new cards), while James had managed to defeat yet another duelist with only two star coins, giving him a total of six. If that wasn't any better, Mavis had also just been released from the hospital, now feeling better than she was the last few days. Not to mention that she and Toby both told their friends that the two of them were now a couple. Unknown to anyone, however, there was great danger coming for them...and that danger was from some of Sailor John's men.
Meanwhile, it was now Day 4 of the tournament, and most of the Tidmouth Teens (the male ones) were all up and down in the lobby of the hotel waiting for the girls to arrive.
"Another day, another duel." said Percy. "I sure hope the girls hurry up and get out here."
"Take it easy, Percy." Thomas replied. "Mavis is probably still feeling a little weary."
"Indeed." agreed Edward. "She went through a lot and just got out of the hospital."
"Sorry, you guys." Percy apologized. "I'm just so anxious to get back to dueling." He held out his newly obtained Red-Eyes Black Dragon monster card. "With my new Red-Eyes Black Dragon card added to my deck, I'd like to see how well I can use it in a duel."
"I'll admit that you totally earned it, little Percy." Gordon stated. "Especially after facing one of those rotten Smelter Class students."
"Yes, indeed." agreed Henry. "Why can't they play more by the rules instead of being dishonest?"
No one had an answer for that question. A few minutes later, Emily and Mavis had both arrived.
"Sorry we're late." Emily stated. "Mavis was a little slow in getting ready."
"We know." James replied. "And it's perfectly okay, since she went through quite a bit of heck ever since we got here to San Francisco and she encountered Diesel."
"Heck?" blinked Gordon. "Don't you mean he-"
"Gordon!" Edward scolded, cutting the older teen off. "You know language like that is unacceptable."
"Sorry."
While most of the other teens (minus Edward, Gordon, Toby, and Mavis) rolled their eyes. Mavis walked over to Toby, and the new couple shared a quick kiss.
"Congrats on you two becoming a couple." complimented Emily.
"Thanks." Mavis and Toby both said at once.
Yup, their lives had gotten better than ever.
Title: The Reptile Queen, Part 1
A little later, the friends were ready to set for more duels.
"Look out, duelists!" Percy cried dramatically. "Percy Avonside is in the house!"
"And you'd better look out for James Hughes too!" added James. "Elemental HERO specialist!"
"Boy, you both seem more enthusiastic than ever." Gordon commented.
"Well what did you expect?" asked Percy. "We've almost got ten star coins and the tournament's not even over."
"I wonder who are next challengers will be?" Thomas wondered.
Outside the hotel, the Tidmouth Teens walked outside and onto the street. However, they were being watched by some people. One of them was one of Sailor John's pirates.
"There's the one the boss is after." he said, looking through his telescope.
The pirate was observing Thomas of course.
"Now we just need a way to lure him into a trap."
"I think I have an idea on how to do so." spoke a female voice (and alluring might I add).
The pirates looked back to the source of the voice.
"Commander Laura!" One pirate exclaimed.
The woman, Laura, was standing nearby. She looked to be no older than 27-years old, with long brownish red-hair, wearing a diver's wetsuit that really emphasized her well-toned body, and a long white coat. On her shoulder was her pet lizard. Needless to say, this woman looked dangerous as she did look attractive.
"Leave this little boy to me." Laura stated. "He should be easy prey, yes."
"Anything you say, Commander Laura." obeyed a pirate. He attempted to kiss the woman's hand, but her pet lizard hissed, causing him to withdraw.
"That's a good pet." said the female pirate commander, patting her lizard's head affectionately. She then looked to her men. "Grab the dark green-haired girl. We can use her as bait...but do so when she is not with her friends."
"Yes, ma'am." said the pirates, saluting in a respectful matter.
(elsewhere...)
Meanwhile, back on the Island of Sodor, at Boxford Corp. Inside, Spencer was within his office getting all his belongings together for his trip to San Francisco when he heard a knock on his door.
"Come in." he grunted.
The door opened up. One of the company's employees walked inside.
"Sorry to bother you, sir." The man said apologetically. "But I've come to notify you that your jet is all fuelled up. You may leave when you are ready."
"Excellent." said Spencer. "Tell the crew I'll be on that plane in no time."
The employee bowed. "At once, sir." He left and closed the door gently.
Soon, the silver-haired boy had his metallic briefcase (containing his many cards, deck, and Duel Disk) in one hand, and a normal suitcase (filled with clothes, etc.) in the other.
"Now it's time to go pay Discord a visit." he said to himself. "I'll show him that no one messes with the richest family on the Island of Sodor."
And thus, Spencer began his long journey to San Francisco.
(elsewhere...)
Back in San Francisco, it was around lunch time. Thomas, Percy, and James had not encountered any duelists still, but they didn't mind. For there was still time before their last day of dueling. For now, the gang could just kick back and enjoy seeing the sights and maybe even do some shopping. Either way, Thomas and the others were seated at a table with an umbrella. Emily was going to go buy lunch for everyone at a food stand.
"What do you guys want on your hotdogs?" The dark green-haired girl asked, taking out a pad of paper and pen.
"I'll just take ketchup on mine." said Thomas.
"I want mustard and relish." peeped Percy.
"Ask if they serve vegetarian dogs." chirped Henry.
"The works!" said Gordon eagerly.
"The works for me, too!" James added.
"Just plain mustard for me." Edward remarked.
"Melted cheese on mine." Toby stated.
"Same with Henry, see if they have any vegetarian dogs." Mavis requested.
"Alright." nodded Emily, writing down the orders. "I'll be back soon."
With that, she walked off. Unfortunately, as the dark green-haired girl walked away, no one (not even her) knew she was being watched from a distance by a bunch of pirates under the command of Commander Laura.
"That the girl the commander wants us to nab?" asked the first pirate, looking through his telescope.
"Looks like it." said another. "Let's do it."
The two pirates sneaked away to follow.
(elsewhere...)
Over with Emily, she was over at the food stand getting the hotdogs for everyone. Once she had bought them, the dark green-haired girl paid the cook and was all ready to go deliver the food to her friends when...
"Hello there." said a sinister voice.
Emily turned around and saw the two pirates, almost jumping in surprise.
"Can I help you?" she asked politely.
The two pirates looked at each other for a moment and then looked back, smiling sinisterly.
"Oh, nothing." said the first pirate. "Except that you're coming with us!"
Before Emily could scream. The first pirate grabbed hold of her (making her drop the bought hotdogs) and covered her mouth with his right hand to prevent her from screaming. The second pirate, meanwhile, went and delivered a blow to the cook's head, knocking him out. Possibly to make sure there are no witnesses.
"We got the girl!" grinned the second pirate. "Let's bring her to the commander."
The two pirates raced off with Emily in their clutches.
(elsewhere...)
Back with the remaining Tidmouth Teens (as well as Mavis), they were waiting for Emily to come back with lunch, but she was a no show.
"Where is she?" James complained. "I'm hungry!"
"Perhaps something bad happened to her." suggested Thomas. "I'm going to go look for her."
"Perhaps there's just a big line-up, Thomas." Edward pointed out. "I'm sure Emily's doing okay."
So, Thomas went and sat back down. Oh, if only he knew...
(elsewhere...)
I'm sorry to say that she wasn't. Emily was being carried by the back of her shirt collar by one of the pirates into a back alley.
"Let me go!" Emily demanded. "Where are you both taking me?!"
"Be patient." insisted the pirate. "It'll all be over soon."
"Our commander ordered us to bring you to her." said the other pirate.
"What does she want with me?"
"Oh, you'll find out, dearie." spoke the voice of Commander Laura.
On cue, the female commander walked out from the shadows, smiling as sinisterly as she could possibly show.
"Commander!" cried both pirates.
"You've done well, you two." purred Commander Laura in an alluring tone. "You can drop her now."
"With due respect, ma'am." said one of the pirates. "If we do, then she might escape."
"A fair point." The female pirate commander acknowledged. "Very well, keep her held for a bit longer then." She then looked over to the captured dark green-haired girl. "Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Commander Laura, one of Captain John's pirate commanders."
"Pirates?" Emily blinked. "But I thought pirates don't exist?"
"You thought wrong." said Commander Laura snidely. "We're as real as the air you breathe."
"Why'd you kidnap me?" asked the dark green-haired girl. "What did I ever do to you?"
A sadistic smile crept onto Commander Laura's face as she walked slowly over to Emily. Once the 27-year old woman got close enough, she brought her left hand up and pressed it onto the 15-year old Emily's exposed midriff (due to Emily being carried by her shirt collar, it caused her shirt to slightly rise up a smidge), circling her thumb around the girl's navel in a gentle rhythm.
"Oh, if only I had a tummy, or even curves, as soft and sexy as yours..." moaned the female pirate commander in a rather sensual tone, almost like she was having an organism of some sort.
The very feeling of that 'sensual' gesture caused Emily to blush very uncomfortably, but she dared not to speak up about it due to the two pirates who took her here standing nearby and still carrying her, and so the dark green-haired girl tried to just bear with it. Eventually, Commander Laura recovered from her—ahem—organism, took her hand off of the teenage girl's soft tummy, and decided to just answer the question.
"Now then, I've asked my two boys here to bring you to me because I need your blue-haired friend to come see me. My captain wishes to eliminate any and all duelists from this little tournament."
"Why would he want to do that?" questioned Emily.
"That is none of your concern." retorted Commander Laura. "All that matters now is getting your little friend here."
"If you mean Thomas, then no way! I'll never do that!" Emily denied defiantly.
Commander Laura kept her sadistic grin. "I'm afraid you have no choice on the matter. Besides, if Thomas were to know his precious girlfriend was in great danger, he would waste no time coming to her rescue."
"Got that right, commander." snickered one of the two pirates.
"If the girl's in trouble, the hero would come to save her." replied the other pirate.
Emily didn't know what to do. What were they going to do with her to lure Thomas out to meet with these pirates?
(elsewhere...)
Back with the other teenagers, they had been waiting for over half-an-hour, but Emily still didn't show up with lunch.
"She hasn't come back yet." said Percy.
"That's it." Thomas sighed, standing up. "I'm going to look for her. If Emily's in any sort of danger, then I have to help her."
"Hello, kids." greeted a familiar voice. "I couldn't help but overhear your dilemma."
Thomas looked behind him and saw that it was Discord riding his bicycle.
"Emily hasn't come back yet." The blue-haired boy explained. "I'm worried that something bad might have happened to her."
"Oh my." gasped Discord. "I was afraid something like this would happen."
"Why?" asked Mavis. "Do you know what's going on, Discord?"
"I'm afraid I do." The jolly man nodded. "You see, before I started the tournament, I've received a letter from someone I knew years ago. His name was Sailor John."
"Sailor John?" said Thomas. "Who's he?"
"He is a selfish and cruel pirate."
"How do you know about him?" Toby asked.
Discord sighed and decided to tell the group about Sailor John, causing a flashback to begin.
FLASHBACK
After what had happened in Egypt, Discord had returned to Las Vegas.
"It all began after I returned home from Egypt." Present Day-Discord narrated. "As I've told you all before, I had discovered a big secret there while searching for a way to possible revive the dead."
After returning to Vegas, Discord went to get himself a bite to eat in a nearby diner.
"While I was out getting a bite to eat, it was then I met with Sailor John."
A younger looking Sailor John was walked by Discord's table and accidentally tripped over the younger man's foot, making him (Sailor John) stumble a bit.
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry," said Young Discord, helping the man back up. "Are you alright, sir?"
"Actually, that was my bad." replied Young Sailor John. "I should've watched where I was going."
Young Discord helped the sailor back onto his feet.
"Thanks." Young Sailor John said gratefully, but then stumbled on his words seeing as he didn't know Discord's name. "Um..."
"Oh where are my manners?" asked Young Discord, feeling embarrassed. "My name is Discord Crawford."
"Pleasure to meet you," said Young Sailor John. "My name's John, Sailor John."
With that said, Young Discord invited Young Sailor John to sit with him. The two chatted and told each other about their lives and such.
"We became friends." Present Day-Discord narrated. "There was never a day when we didn't get a chance to hang out."
(new scene...)
One day, Young Discord had told Young Sailor John that he was going back to Egypt for a few days.
"Egypt?" asked Young Sailor John. "Now what reason would you have to go back there?"
"I've been doing something thinking." Young Discord began. "I'd like to get another good look at those carvings I encountered on my last trip there."
"Carvings?" asked Young Sailor John curiously. "Mind if I tag along?"
Young Discord smiled. "Not at all, my friend."
(new scene...)
And thus a plane carrying Young Discord and Young Sailor John left Las Vegas. Finally, the two friends arrived in Egypt. The trek to the ruins where Young Discord first encountered Shadi and the carvings was fairly long, but soon the two young men had arrived at their destination.
"Shall we?" asked Young Discord, standing outside the ruins.
Young Sailor John nodded. And thus, they went ahead and entered the ruins.
(elsewhere...)
Inside the ruins, Young Sailor John could not believe what he was seeing.
"Blistering barnacles..." he whispered.
There were carvings everywhere. Containing monsters and humans of a sort. While Young Discord merely snapped some pictures for references, Young Sailor John was admiring them.
"How did this all get here? Where did these creatures even come from?" he asked himself. "I have to know how."
"Beware." spoke a new voice. "If you try to seek out the possible answers, you will lose yourself."
The two young men turned around and there, staring at them with a stern look was Shadi.
"Shadi!" Young Discord exclaimed. "P-Please forgive me for this! But we-"
"You are free to take as many pictures of the carvings as you wish to." The man simply stated, not losing his stern look. "But I advise against discovering the secrets of these carvings."
"B-But, why?!" demanded Young Sailor John.
"Doing so may result in a terrifying disaster that could put millions of lives in danger." explained Shadi.
Despite the warning, Young Sailor John couldn't stop thinking about it.
(new scene...)
It wasn't until the two friends returned to Las Vegas, as well as Young Discord announcing he was intending to move to San Francisco to start a new company that specializes in creating children's games, that Sailor John announced his plans.
"You're what?!" cried Young Discord. "Didn't you hear Shadi's warning? Trying to find out the secrets to those carvings would bring great danger to the lives of all the people of the world!"
"Rubbish!" snapped Young Sailor John. "That mystical loony just wants to keep the secret to himself just so we can't have it."
"John, this is so foolish of you to do!" Young Discord argued. "It's like you don't even care if someone gets hurt from your curiosity!"
"But what about you? Aren't you even curious to know the secrets of those carvings?"
"Of course I am!" exclaimed Young Discord. "But I have no interest in risking innocent lives just to find it out!"
Angrily, Young Sailor John walked to the front door of Discord's mansion.
"Suit yourself." he said coldly. "But I'm gonna find out those secrets, no matter what happens. Farewell, old friend."
And thus Sailor John left. The friendship between the two young men...was over.
"He left, and I never saw him again." Present Day-Discord narrated. "Using what I've learned, my painting skills, and business skills, I moved to San Francisco and started up Industrial Illusions, which produces games for children. Including one I'm sure you're all very familiar with."
END FLASHBACK
The flashback ended.
"Duel Monsters." Thomas mumbled.
"Correct." nodded Discord. "Now after all these years, Sailor John has resurfaced and his quest has not stopped. He won't rest until he discovers the secret of the carvings no matter the cost."
"But what I don't get-" James spoke up. "-is what this has to do with you, Duel Monsters, or even your tournament."
"Yeah." agreed Edward. "Is there a possible connection?"
"From the sounds of it-" Discord said thoughtfully. "-Sailor John plans to ruin my tournament in an attempt to discredit me as a lunatic, and try to gather more members to his cause."
No one liked the sound of that.
"That's terrible!" Mavis exclaimed.
"You don't think one of that guy's pirates kidnapped Emily while she was getting our lunch, do you?" Henry asked, sounding worried.
"I'm afraid so." Discord sighed. "We must find her at once."
"Then allow me to help you guys out." snickered a voice.
The gang (and Discord) all turned and saw one of Emily's kidnappers walking over to them.
"Who are you!?" Thomas asked aggressively.
"I'm just a pirate who knows the whereabouts of your precious Emily." said the pirate. "If you want to see her again, then just follow me."
"Hold on." Discord demanded. "You work for a man named Sailor John, don't you?!"
"So what if I do?" The pirate grinned deviously. "But my captain is away for a little bit, so I get my orders from one of the commanders instead."
He started to walk away.
"If you will follow me, you'll meet her...and your dear friend, Emily."
"Should we trust him?" asked Mavis.
"He knows where Emily is." said Edward. "If we want to save her, then we'll have to trust him."
Thomas nodded, and looked to the pirate with an expressionless look on his face.
"All right." he said quietly. "Lead the way."
The pirate grinned again. "They're waiting for you at the harbor."
(elsewhere...)
Ten minutes later, the gang was lead to the harbor by one of Laura's pirates. There were ships everywhere, and cranes loading supplies into cargo holds.
"Emily!" called Thomas. "Where are you?"
"Welcome." replied a sultry sounding voice.
The pirate grinned. "Behold, my commander."
Walking out from behind a large towing truck was Commander Laura. Despite looking alluring, she had that ever sadistic smile on her face.
"You must be Thomas Billinton." said the female pirate commander, with a wiggle of the hips. "My name is Laura, and I'm one of Sailor John's pirate commanders."
"Where is Emily?!" demanded Thomas, not fazed by the woman's attempt at seducing him. "What have you done with her?!"
"Hm hm hm..." giggled Commander Laura, before gesturing to her right. "Just take a good look over there."
Thomas did so...but soon wished he hasn't. Nearby, attached to a rope from a crane and being aimed into the deep waters below, was Emily. Around her feet was a very heavy looking anchor, which would weight her down to the bottom of the ocean if released from the crane. Below, standing beside the crane, was another pirate holding a device in his hand.
"Emily!" The blue-haired boy tried running ove to his captured friend, but was forced to stop.
"Uh, uh, uh!" taunted the pirate holding onto the device, positioning his thumb on the big red button. "One more step, and the girl swims with the fishes!"
"Let her go!" demanded Thomas. "Why are you doing this?"
"Fool!" laughed Commander Laura. "You're the one we're after for our hunt!"
"What?!"
"Explain yourself!" demanded Discord, stepping forth. "What are you really after?"
"It's quite simple-" said Commander Laura, walking calmly towards Thomas. "-we needed to use the girl as bait to lure Thomas to here. Sailor John is always looking for new recruits for his cause to learn the secrets of those Egyptian carvings." Once she was close enough, she used her finger to tilt Thomas's head till his eyes were looking at her own eyes. "And this handsome young man is just the type of strong duelist we're looking for."
"Geez, what's with Thomas managing to attract all the attractive girls or young women - good or evil?" muttered James to himself.
Mavis, unfortunately, had heard the red-haired boy say that and elbowed him in the ribs, shutting him up.
"So what do you say, boy?" Commander Laura continued, not losing her seducing smile. "Do you care to join us?"
At first, Thomas was rather speechless at gesture of the attractive older woman (27-years old, that is) looking into his eyes, and even had to silently admit to only himself that she had a rather alluring voice and sexy-looking body. But then he remembered that the female pirate commander and her pirates had Emily kidnapped and tied to a large anchor. From there, the blue-haired boy, scowling, smacked Commander Laura's hand off of his face.
"I would never join a bunch of cruel kidnappers!" snapped Thomas.
Commander Laura just gave a little laugh. "I had a feeling you'd be tough to convince." she said, still keeping her smile. "How about we have aduel instead? If you win, we'll let your girlfriend go and be on our way. But if I win, then you'll have no choice but to join us. And should you refuse when I win, then Emily here takes a one way trip to Davy Jones's locker."
"Don't do it, Thomas!" cried Emily. "Just forget about me and run!"
"I accept your challenge, Laura." nodded Thomas, ignoring his friend's plea. "Just please don't hurt Emily."
"No!" Discord spoke up in a very serious tone, stepping forth. "As the head of this tournament, I consider this duel to be called off. Furthermore, the police will hear about this, and you crooks will be thrown into prison for your crimes."
"That won't happen." Commander Laura retorted, once again pointing to one of her fellow pirates nearby. "Try to stop this duel, or even inform the police about me, and I'll have my partner over there just press the button."
Discord begrudgingly backed down. Satisfied, the female pirate commander snapped her fingers to another pirate nearby.
"You! Bring me my Duel Disk and deck!"
"Yes, commander." said the pirate, bringing forth a Duel Disk with a deck of Duel Monsters cards for Commander Laura.
"Thank you, pet." The female pirate commander said alluringly, and then looked over to Thomas. "I hope you're prepared. I also hope you're as good as I've heard you are!"
Thomas shuffled his own deck and inserted it into his Duel Disk.
"You're going to pay for what you did." he warned, drawing his opening hand (LP: 4000).
Chuckling sinisterly, Commander Laura drew her opening hand too (LP: 4000). Once that was done, she looked it over and sneered.
"Boy, you're gonna learn firsthand just how dangerous reptiles can be." The female pirate commander thought to herself.
"I'll take the first move!" Thomas called out.
Turn One: Thomas Billinton (LP: 4000)
Deck: (35)
Current Hand (5): Queen's Knight, King's Knight, Jack's Knight, Polymerization, and Exchange
The blue-haired boy noticed he had exactly what he needed to quickly win, and so selected four cards from his hand and held them out for everyone to see.
"I activate the Spell card Polymerization!" he announced, as his four cards started glowing all white. "With this, I fuse Queen's Knight, King's Knight, and Jack's Knight!"
The Tidmouth Teens were shocked to see what Thomas was doing.
"Another fusion summon!" Percy exclaimed.
"But what is he creating out of his three Poker Knights?" asked Mavis.
Discord had a small smile on his face. "I think I have a good idea." he thought to himself.
Polymerization materialized before everyone along with King's Knight, Queen's Knight, and Jack's Knight...just before they fused together.
"Behold!" boomed Thomas. "Arcana Knight Joker!"
Once the fusion ended, in the Knights' place was a tall, male Poker Knight with long purple hair and wearing knight armor. In his right hand was a long sword, and in his left hand was a shield. Needless to say, it looked REALLY powerful (Level: 9/ATK: 3800/DEF: 2500). The Tidmouth Teens gazed in amazement at the new monster.
"That's what I call a powerful fusion monster!" commented James. "Thomas has this in the bag."
"I'll end my turn." Thomas stated, eyes narrowed.
"Not a bad move." admired Commander Laura. "But let's see what my own deck has in store."
She drew her card.
Turn Two: Laura (LP: 4000)
Deck: (34)
Current Hand (6): Lagula - Prince of Reptiles(!), Heavy Storm, Monster Reincarnation, Lizard Tribe(!), Queen Serpentine(!), and Card Ejector
Smiling to herself, Commander Laura went into her thoughts. "Not yet. I need some damage dealt to me first." Finally, she looked up. "I end my turn without playing a card."
"Man, what a quitter!" snickered Gordon. "I guess she realized she stood no chance against Thomas."
"She just passed without making a move." thought Thomas to himself. "She must be up to something."
Without another thought, he drew his card.
Turn Three: Thomas Billinton (LP: 4000)
Deck: (34)
Current Hand (2): Exchange and Soul Rope
Carefully, Thomas observed Commander Laura's field while keeping his eyes narrowed.
"Clearly, she has no monsters on her field, nor any Spells or Traps. But why would she not play a single card when I got my Arcana Knight Joker on the field? She has to be up to something...but what is it?"
Commander Laura's smile didn't leave her face as she gazed at her opponent with that ever seductive look on her face.
"Either way-" Thomas continued to think. "-I have to win the duel and save Emily's life. And my Joker can certainly do that!" Now speaking aloud, Thomas pointed forth. "Arcana Knight Joker, attack Commander Laura directly!"
"Excellent!" Commander Laura thought deviously.
Arcana Knight Joker obeyed, charging forward and slashing at Commander Laura with his mighty blade, knocking her back a little bit (LP: 200)
"All right!" cheered James. "Three turns in already and Thomas has the duel pretty much won!"
"One more attack-" added Percy. "-and it's all over for Laura."
"Don't be so hasty, Percy-boy." Discord said seriously. "There has to be a reason why that pirate left herself wide open like that."
"Why don't you just let Emily go, Laura?" asked Thomas. "My Arcana Knight Joker has taken out almost all of your life points in one move. One more attack, and you'll lose."
Suddenly, Commander Laura started laughing loudly...which also sounded cynically, cruelly, and sardonically.
"Huh?"
The female commander stopped her laughter. She now had an absolute crazed look on her face.
"You little fool." she said dementedly. "You fell into the depths of my trap!"
"What trap?" demanded Thomas.
The crazed look never left Commander Laura's face as she drew her card.
"You're about to find out."
Turn Four: Laura (LP: 200)
Deck: (33)
Current Hand (7): Lagula - Prince of Reptiles, Heavy Storm, Monster Reincarnation, Lizard Tribe, Queen Serpentine, Card Ejector, and Regina - Princess of Reptiles
Looking at her drawn card, Commander Laura let out another cackle.
"And that time is now!" she said, placing her drawn monster card onto a monster field slot on her Duel Disk. "I summon Regina - Princess of Reptiles in attack mode!"
On cue, a humanoid lizard woman wearing armor, wielding a sword, and defending with a shield appeared (Level: 2/ATK: 1000/DEF: 0).
"She doesn't look so tough." snorted James.
"Oh, so you say." Commander Laura retorted. "But thanks to its special ability, you'll not think so!"
"Special ability?" Thomas quizzed.
"Oh yes, my new monster gains extra attack points when I suffer a direct attack from any of your monsters!" The female commander explained.
"That can't be good." gulped Percy.
"Well, it isn't." Discord folded his arms and frowned. "Arcana Knight Joker has 3800 attack points, and Thomas-boy used it to deliver a direct attack on Laura's life points. As a result, her Reptile Princess gains an extra 3800 attack points."
True to what was said, Regina grew in size as her power increased (ATK: 1000 - 4800).
"Now, my princess!" commanded Commander Laura. "Attack Arcana Knight Joker with Reptilian Slash!"
Regina obeyed and jumped high into the air and slashed down her sword into Arcana Knight Joker, destroying him in a single attack. Nobody could believe that such a strong monster like that was beaten so easily by a weaker monster. Thomas grimaced as he took some damage (LP: 3000).
"Thomas!" cried Emily in worry.
"As you can see-" grinned Commander Laura. "-I'm just full of surprises."
"So I can see." mumbled Thomas sarcastically.
"You've underestimated me since the beginning of this match." The female pirate commander ranted some more. "But now you see what you are up against! My pet reptiles will not only be the end of you, but they will also be the end of your friend, Emily!"
Commander Laura then erupted into insane, sadistic laughter as Thomas merely watched on in defiance.
To be Continued!