-Zahak Zwei-
Onpu looked long and hard at her opening hand. It was the same combo she always used…which was the same combo her deck was built around. It got boring after a while, but she needed to use it, if only one more time.
Her foe, Shadow Onpu, had managed to get the drop on her in their last duel. Her deck was similar to hers but lacked the Stardust Dragon/Buster and its power. But it could still get a lot of card advantage and field presence.
"I will take the first move this time!" Onpu declared, "Atashi no Turn! Draw!" She eyed her new card carefully. "First, I activate Terra Forming! With this, I can add any Field Spell to my hand!" She took a card from her deck and placed it in her hand. "Then, I discard Buster Beast so I can add Buster Mode to my hand!"
Buster Beast's visage appeared by Onpu's side as it searched for her card. Once she added it, the purple Ojamajo continued her turn.
"Next, I activate Treasure Cards of Harmony! By discarding any Lv2 Dragon-type tuner, I can draw two more cards!" Onpu took her card and placed it in her graveyard. She then took two more cards from her deck. "And now…I activate Dragon Ravine!"
No sooner did Onpu insert the field spell did the scenery change. Instead of it being the mess hall, it was now a giant ravine, complete with the occasional dragon flying in the distance.
"Dragon Ravine no kouka hatsudou!" Onpu called.
"We do not have time to wait," Shadow Onpu said distantly, "Just go through with your combo."
Onpu complied, discarding her card to add a Dragunity monster to her hand. "You know the standard combo," the purple Ojamajo said, "But first, I will return Ravine to my hand so I can bring back Black Feather – Zephyros the Elite!" The Ravine vanished, reverting back to the mess hall. Then, a bird warrior clad in black feathers tore his way out of a portal. His emergence was more than a little violent, spreading a short-range burst of back feathers and hitting Onpu. She was reduced to 7600 Life Points, but she wasn't complaining. "Now…I can go for the combo!"
The purple Ojamajo wasted no time in summoning Dragunity – Dux (1500-1700/1000) and using his effect to equip the Dragunity – Phalanx in her graveyard to it (Dux: 1700-1900/1000). The Dragunity warrior turned Phalanx loose and let it become a monster (500/1100). Then, both Dragunities took to the skies, with Phalanx transforming into two green rings that Dux passed through.
"In the times of dire, Winged Warrior and Dragon shall unite as one. Become the master of weapons to aid in the struggle! Synchro Summon!" Onpu chanted, "Descend, Dragunity Knight – Vajuranda!"
And with that, the powerful Knight appeared, coming from the flash of light that accompanied the successful Synchro Summon (1900/1200). It then used its power to bring Phalanx back only to turn it loose again. Both of them then flew into the air, Phalanx again turning into two green rings that Vajuranda flew through.
"Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon!" Onpu chanted again, "Take flight, Stardust Dragon!"
And just like that, the mighty dragon descended. It roared as it landed by Onpu's side (2500/2000).
"I set three cards," Onpu said. Three reversed cards appeared behind Zephyros. "Turn end."
Shadow Onpu Looked at the field with absolutely no emotion. Onpu herself was feeling unnerved from her Shadow's state of mind. In all honesty, she actually almost missed the purple Shadow's usual personality…almost.
"Watshi no turn. Draw." Shadow Onpu stated. She gave a cold look at her new card.
"Reverse card, open!" Onpu called, revealing one of her set cards, "Buster Mode hatsudou! And I will use it on Stardust Dragon!" At once, Onpu's dragon glowed a brilliant silver. Moments later, it had gained new armor, leaving it better able to fight (3000/2500). "Take flight, Stardust Dragon/Buster!"
"Does not matter," Shadow Onpu replied, "I activate my own Dragon Ravine." At once, the giant Ravine reappeared again. Its position was reversed compared to the last one though. "I will use its effect and add a v4 Dragunity monster to my hand."
Shadow Onpu tossed her card.
"Now, I summon my own Dragunity Dux." At once, the Dragunity warrior appeared again, this time by the purple Shadow's side. "And then I use his effect."
Onpu shook her head. "Not this time! I activate Stardust Dragon/Buster's ability!" The Buster Mode dragon glowed brightly. "By tributing him, I can negate the activation of any spell, trap, or monster effect you try to use! Go! Victim Sanctuary!" And just like that, the dragon burst into star dust, the cloud of which drifting over to Dux and stopping him from bringing in a Dragunity dragon. It was detrimental to him, and he soon perished from the energy inside. "I learned from our last duel, Shadow Onpu! And I know your Dux play is the only thing that can get that combo going!"
"Very well," Shadow Onpu replied, "Turn end."
Then and there, the powerful dragon reformed from the dust cloud. It roared as though nothing ever happened to it.
I actually have her on the ropes! Onpu thought, "Atashi no Turn! Draw!" The purple Ojamajo looked at her new card and smiled. "First, I activate my own Dragon Ravine!"
At once, the Ravine seemed to phase in and out, reversing again as it settled.
"Next, I summon Dragunity – Phalanx!" Once again, the small dragon appeared. "Next, I tune Lv4 Zephyros with Lv2 Phlanax!" Once again, Phalanx turned into two reen rings that Zephyeos flew through. One flash of light later, and another Vajuranda appeared. It re-equipped the Phalanx and then let the small dragon fight again. This was followed by Phalanx turning for the last time into two green rings that Vajuranda passed through. And this time, a Stardust Dragon flew down from the flash of light. "Now that I have you right where I want you…Stardust Dragon! Attack Shadow Onpu directly! Shooting Sonic!"
The dragon that was a fragment of the Crimson Dragon reared its head and loosed its signature attack. Shadow Onpu braced herself, but the stardust-like stream hit hard, sending her to the ground and reducing her to 5500 Life Points.
"I'm not done yet! Stardust Dragon/Buster!" Onpu called, "Attack her directly! Assault Sonic Burst!"
Obeying its mistress's commands, The upgraded Stardust Dragon took flight and blasted the corrupted purple Shadow with its own more powerful version of its signature attack. Shadow Onpu was once again able to defend herself and found herself being blown down right as she got back up. The force of the attack nearly knocked her out and ended the duel prematurely. Regardless, her Life Points fell to 2500.
"Turn end!"
Shadow Onpu stumbled to her feet. She was still showing no emotion, but it was easy yo tell that she was injured. Onpu again felt bad for her, but she knew she had to win this duel…for she did not want to return to being under the Verz's control.
"Watshi no Turn." Shadow Onpu said nonchalantly. The top of her deck glowed with a purple radiance that seemed to draw in all light…DESTINY DRAW. She took her card, which crackled with black energy. "I will try this again and summon Dux." Then and here, the Dragunity warrior appeared once again. And yet again, he tried to recall Phalanx…only for Stardust Dragon/Buster to use his ability and stop him, killing him in the process. "Why am I not surprised? I set one card. "A reversed card appeared before the corrupted purple Ojamajo. "Turn end."
"It's over now, Shadow Onpu," Onpu muttered, "Atashi no Turn! Draw!" She took her card and, after looking at it once, deemed it of nominal importance for the time being. "Stardust Dragon/Buster! Attack her directly! Assault Sonic Burst!"
The upgraded dragon again took flight and, after rearing its head, fired its not-so-infamous breath weapon.
"Reversed card, open. Dimensional Imprisonment hatsudou." Shadow Onpu said. As soon as the card revealed itself, a tear in the fabric of reality opened up and threatened to draw the powerful dragon in. "Dimensional Imprisonment banishes the targeted monster, preventing your monster from reverting to its normal form." The purple Shadow looked on as the hole continued to try drawing in the powerful dragon. Then and there, the dragon turned into a cloud of star dust…and forced the hole to close. She sighed in defeat. "So it ends here…"
Shadow Onpu held out her arms.
"It does," Onpu replied, "Stardust Dragon! Finish her off! Shooting Sonic!"
The results were predictable. The powerful dragon, for the last time, shot its infamous breath weapon straight at the purple Shadow. She closed her eyes…
It hit its mark, sending her flying back and dropping her to 0 Life Points.
Onpu is the winner!
The force of the blast snapped the Duel Anchor, freeing the purple Ojamajo. At once, she quickly rushed up to the now-unconscious form of her foe. She was still alive, but one of the cards in her hand caught her eye: Verz Zahak.
Ignoring it, Onpu picked her Shadow up and carried her to a table and set her down on it. When she finished, she saw a cloud of darkness appear in the hall. It quickly took shape right before her eyes, becoming a door in mere moments.
"Come!" a voice commanded.
Throwing caution to the wind, Onpu quickly made her way up to it and entered…
Featured Duel: Onpu vs Verz Shadow Onpu
Onpu LP (8000) – Verz Shadow Onpu (8000)
Onpu's turn:
Onpu has Assault Beast, Terraforming, Cards of Consonance, Dragunity Phalanx, and Blackwing – Zephyros the Elite as her opening hand. She draws Assault Teleport.
Onpu activates Terraforming and uses it to add Dragon Ravine to her hand. She then discards Assault Beast to add Assault Mode Activate to her hand. She continues with Cards of Consonance, discarding Phalanx and drawing Solemn Warning and Mirror Force.
Onpu activates Dragon Ravine and activates its effect, discarding Zephyros to add a Dragunity Dux to her hand. She then returns Ravine to her hand to revive Zephyros, though she takes 400 damage from it.
Onpu normal summons Dragunity Dux and uses his effect to equip itself with the Phalanx in her graveyard. She then uses Phalanx's effect to special summon itself. She tunes Lv4 Dux with Lv2 Phalanx to Synchro Summon Dragunity Knight Vajrayana. Vajrayana's effect equips the Phalanx in her graveyard to it and then Phalanx's effect special summons itself to the field. She then tunes Lv6 Vajrayana with Lv2 Phalanx to Synchro Summon Stardust Dragon.
Onpu sets Solemn Warning, Mirror Force, and Assault Mode Activate and then ends.
Verz Shadow Onpu's turn:
Verz Shadow Onpu has Evilswarm Zahak, Dragunity Arma Mystletainn, Draguntiy Phalanx, Dragunity Dux, and Dragon Ravine as her opening hand. She draws Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon.
During her Standby Phase, Onpu activates Assault Mode Activate, tributing Stardust Dragon and special summoning Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode from her deck.
Verz Shadow Onpu activates Dragon Ravine; Onpu does nothing to stop it, so she activates its effect, discarding Phalanx to add Dragunity Dux to her hand. She then normal summons Dux and activates his effect; Onpu tributes Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode to negate Dux's effect and destroy it.
Verz Shadow Onpu ends.
During her End Phase, Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode is special summoned back to Onpu's field.
Onpu LP (7600) – Verz Shadow Onpu LP (8000)
Onpu's turn:
Onpu draws Dragunity Phalanx.
Onpu reactivates her Dragon Ravine, destroying Verz Shadow Onpu's. She then normal summons Phalanx. She then tunes Lv4 Zephros with Lv2 Phalanx to Synchro Summon another Vajrayana. She then repeats the combo from her first turn: equip Phalanx, special summon it, then tunes Lv6 Vajrayana with Lv2 Phalanx to Synchro Summon Stardust Dragon.
Onpu attacks Verz Shadow Onpu directly with Stardust and Stardust/Assault.
Onpu ends.
Verz Onpu's turn:
Verz Onpu uses DESTINY DRAW to get Dimensional Prison.
Verz Onpu normal summons Dux and tries again to use his effect. Onpu once again negates and destroys it with Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode's effect.
Vers Onpu sets Dimensional Prison and ends.
During her End Phase, Stardust/Assault is special summoned back to Onpu's field.
Onpu LP (7600) – Verz Shadow Onpu LP (2500)
Onpu's turn:
Onpu draws Assault Beast.
Onpu attacks Verz Shadow Onpu directly with Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode. Verz Shadow Onpu activates Dimensional Prison, but Onpu again uses Stardust/Assault's effect to negate and destroy it. Onpu then attacks Verz Shadow Onpu directly with Stardust Dragon.
Onpu LP (7600) – Verz shadow Onpu LP (0)
Onpu is the winner!
I never knew she was so angry with me. But…she's changed now. She really has. But there's still a lot she hasn't told me. And now I think she wanted to be friends with me a long time ago. But Black Queen must've stopped her that time. But ever since that day…and what happened then…we really have become friends! And I will fight tooth and nail to free her from the Verz!
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Azzathoth Zwei has begun its approach…
A/N: This chapter is a paramour to what happens when a "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode"-centered deck can do when it goes first. And it isn't even tier 3…
The next duel will be much longer and more developed.