Hiccup and the others quickly to Ragnar and Thuggory back to the campus and too Gothi. Thuggory was still unconscious and Ragnar looked completely exhausted. Astrid and Heather met up with them and were very concerned, especially Heather.
"Are you all right?" Heather asked looking at Ragnar willingly.
"I'm just exhausted," Ragnar assured.
Gothi did a quick check up and frowned. "This is exactly what happened to Hiccup. Sudden acute fatigue seemingly brought on by duelling."
"Yeah, the question is why now?" Hiccup asked.
"Remember what Thuggory said about the weird energy and how it's been caused by our Bio Bands," said Camicazi.
"Looks like you are right, Private," said Wartihog looking at Fishlegs.
"Told you so," Fishlegs grumbled.
"The question is why would Drago do this?" Astrid frowned.
"Then let's ask him," said Hiccup.
Gothi confronted the teachers about this development in the infirmary.
"Are you sure?" Spitelout asked. "These are serious accusations."
"And very troubling," Gobber added.
"All I know is students are showing up to the infirmary with varying levels of inexplicable fatigue. I ran a number of tests, but so far the results are inconclusive."
"So you have no proof," said Spitleout folding his arms. "Perhaps these slackers are just not championship material. I'm no Drago fan, but maybe more discipline is just what the school needs."
"Absolutely not!" said Mildew firmly. "We need to put the so-called survival duels to an end right away!"
Everyone was quite surprised by this statement.
"Looks like someone is getting a bit more crabby than usual," said Spitelout.
"This may be a new concept for you, but I actually care about these kids," said Mildew.
"For once I have had to agree with Mildew," said Gobber.
"Now, now girls," said a voice behind them. They turned and saw Drago making his way inside. "If you really care about these students then stop sheltering them. It's time you toughened up, that's why I was hired. If I can be frank, Chancellor Stoick is less than impressed with your results now it's my job to fix your mistakes."
"How?" Gothi glared. "By sending all our students to the hospital! You want to fix things then look around you!"
Drago raised his hand. "As riveting as this is, I have a meeting with a pupil who needs help. Good day ladies, you two Miss Gothi."
Drago then left.
Gobber looked at Gothi. "Gothi, if we are to stop the survival duels were going to need more proof. I'll have a talk with Stoick, I find it hard to believe that he would approve of such a thing."
Mildew then walked away without saying a word.
"What's up with you?" Spitelout asked.
"Back off, Spitlout," Midlew warned as he left the room.
Drago was making his way to the terrace and found Agnar standing there looking over the island talking to his record.
"It's day four and duellists are collapsing left and right," said Agnar. "I think Drago is to blame, but I still have no proof." Drago then cleaned his throat and Agnar turned and saw him standing behind him. "Ah, a Professor Drago."
"It has been brought to my attention that you have not taken part in a single survival duel," said Drago. "Is there something I should know?"
"Uh, nothing I can think of. I guess I just haven't found the right opponent," said Agnar awkwardly. "I take competition very seriously."
"As well you should," said Drago. "That being said, failure to duel is infraction of the rules. Is that clear? I just would hate to have you expelled. After all, what would the Geckoson Clan family save their eldest son bailed out a prep school? Or better yet what would the media say, why they would have a field day with you? Now then you have until tomorrow night to duel or your out."
"It's all good," said Agnar. "Thanks for the warning, sir."
A small smile appeared on Drago's face. "Don't mention it."
Mildew meanwhile was at the Ra Dorm and then saw Blaze running after Mason.
"Mason slow down," said Blaze. "What's your deal? Stop right there!"
Blaze immediately stopped. "Yes, Blaze?"
"I cooked all night and it wasn't for my help!" Blaze glared holding out a package in her hands. "It was for yours!"
"Uh, I just wanted some fast food," he said rubbing his head awkwardly.
"That isn't funny," Blaze glared. "You need your energy back. Don't make me force-feed you!"
"Uh, what exactly did you cook?" Mason asked looking slightly concerned.
"I told you my secret recipe," said Blaze opening the lid. "It may look weird, but it tastes like chicken." Mason just turned away and Blaze sighed. "I know you never knew your parents, but you need help. Now open wide!"
Meanwhile Axel was crawling through the air vents until he reached Drago's office. He then removed the grate and jumped down.
He then made his way to the deck and began to search around for any clues and then found one of the drawers on the desk were locked.
'Bingo,' said Axel to himself with a smile. He then pulled out a lock pick. 'Now let's see what you hiding, Drago.'
He began to pick the lock on the draw and then found a set of files. He then began to look through them and then found a map of the island with a small piece of its circles.
"I guess it's not what you hiding, it's where you hiding," said Axel. "And when I find you it's game over."
Drago was at his lab looking at the canister which was producing more orange liquid.
'Who knew that the student body of the school would be so useful,' he said to himself. He then looked at one of his Bio Bands. 'In a few short days they have given me more energy than I could have imagined. Increasing the Bio Band absorption rate was a brilliant idea.' He then sat down at his computer play the images of the students in the infirmary. 'Although, the results seen have drawn some unwanted attention. I suppose progress always comes with a price. That's fine so long as I'm not the one paying.'
He then brought up the image of Agnar. 'Speaking of paying a debt, my friend Mr Geckoson owes me quite a bit. Meddling in my affairs will cost you my boy and it's about time that I came to collect.'
He then laughed to himself.
Meanwhile in his room, Agnar was accessing his computer.
"The question access to Bio Band research," he said. She the schematics of the Bio Band appeared on the monitor. 'I knew it, it's some kind of energy vacuum. When it is set to low it seems harmless, but if it's maxed out it can be deadly.'
He now knew why Drago was so eager for him to duel. "That's why he wants me to duel. Drago is trying to shut me up permanently. Too bad I'm two steps ahead of him."
The next day Hiccup and Camicazi were exiting the dorm and saw Astrid, Heather, Wartihog and Fishlegs were guiding Ragnar back to the dorm, who was now wearing clutches.
"Rag, you all right?" Hiccup asked.
"He's fine, Gothi says that he should take it easy," said Heather.
"Thuggory is in a worse state, he hasn't regained consciousness," said Heather.
"Anyway, what time you going tonight?" Astrid asked.
"Huh, oh," said Hiccup realising what they were talking about and pulled out an invitation. "You mean the end by that Agnar sent, I would go as I could, but Gothi is being very strict."
"Oh, I forgot that you're supposed to take it easy for little bit," said Astrid.
"What are you guys talking about?" Ragnar asked.
"That new rich kid from East Academy was having these invitations out," Fishlegs explained. "Even I got an invite. Apparently he's calling it Duel for Jewels."
Unbeknownst to them, Snotlout was eavesdropping.
"Geckoson," he growled.
"I've heard that Agnar is a bit of a snob," said Astrid.
"So what makes him different from Snotlout?" Heather asked.
"Who is this Snotlout?" said Camicazi.
"He'd be the one that's been flirting with you," said Astrid simply.
"Ah, you mean the Mr Full of Himself," Camicazi nodded. "Yeah, I can see the comparison."
"I can't wait to do battle at this party," said Wartihog.
"It is a shame that I can't go," Hiccup sighed.
"Well, if you're not going I'm not going," said Astrid looking at Hiccup.
"I'll probably go for the food," Hiccup shrugged.
Heather looked at Ragnar. "You can be my +1."
"Thought you'd never ask."
Snotlout then closed the door and made his way to his computer. He too had got an invite from Agnar and now he was curious about him.
"Let's see what you're all about Geckoson," said Snotlout accessing his computer.
The Ojamas then appeared next to him.
"What's up, boss?" Yellow asked. "Checking the old Ojama Fan Club website?"
"We have fans?" Green blinked.
"In your dreams," Snotlout muttered.
He then brought out the information on Agnar.
"I know him, he's the one that is richer, smarter and more famous than you," said Yellow.
Snotlout narrowed his eyes. 'We'll see about that. Agnar Geckoson, top ranking student at East Academy, voted richest, smartest and most famous Duellist in the Europe! What? Let's check out your personal history then, dock."
He then began looking through Agnar's history. 'The Gecko Financial Group is a multibillion conglomerate. "Click here for more details".' Unfortunately, all the rest was encrypted. 'Oh, come on. No one denies that Snot! Don't you people know you're dealing with?' He then leaned back on his chair and looked at the ceiling. 'There's only room for one spoiled rich kid in this school and that's me.'
"Look at the bright side, boss, at least you have us," said Yellow.
"Enough!" Snotlout yelled jumping to his feet. "Leave me alone! Who cares if he is richer than me? And so what are these more powerful! I'm really good at playing cards games and that's what life is really all about anyway!"
"Take it easy, boss," said Yellow calmly. "You'll pop a blood vessel."
"Who cares," Snotlout growled. "I'll just buy a new one! Do you hear me Agnar Geckoson! By the way what kind of name is Agnar Geckoson anyway? I got a much cooler name and unlike you, I've also got my old catchphrase! Snotlout, Snotlout, oi, oi, oi!"
Suddenly the computer exploded.
"Not again," Yellow groaned.
"Here we go again," said the others.
Later that night at the Obelisk Blue Dorm, everyone had been invited were stuffing their faces with a banquet that Agnar had set up. Among with them were also Blaze and Mason.
"Open wide, because here comes the train," said Blaze attempting to feed Mason.
"Uh, I'll pass," said Mason.
"More like you'll pass out," said Blaze. "You're weak and you need food so now eat!"
"Yes, ma'am," said Mason.
Agnar then made his appearance and looked down at everyone from the stage. He cleaned his throat and everyone looked up towards him.
"What's up," he said. "For those of you who don't know me, I'm Agnar and thanks for showing up to my first ever Duel for Jewels shindig. It's one part card playing tournament, one part soirée and a whole lot of kicking butt and making noise."
Everyone then began clapping.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot," Agnar continued. "What's a tournament without a grand prize?" Immediately everyone looked excited and watched as he gestured towards the podium next to him. "It's my family's most valuable possession. Ladies and gentlemen I give you… the Jewel Disk!"
Agnar then removed the sheet over the podium to reveal a sparkling golden duel disk covered in jewels. Upon seeing everyone just stared in awe.
"Awesome!" Blaze cried. She then looked at Mason. "Mason, you have to duel me so I can win."
"Can't we eat instead?" Mason asked.
Meanwhile in the forest Axel was making his way towards the location on Drago's map.
'Time to crash your party, Drago,' said Axel to himself.
In his lab, Drago was sitting quite comfortably in his chair.
"I'm sure by now Mr Geckoson has found himself a duel, his last duel," he said happily. "Even if he has figured out my plan, he would never risk expulsion. Agnar would sooner put his own life in danger then tarnish the Geckoson Clan and I aim to please. So I've turned the Bio Band absorption rate up to 11, which means there's no way he'll survive. Your mind, Geckoson."
Agnar had a clever way in order to make sure that he did live to see another day. He then looked at everyone that had gathered with a huge smile on his face.
"All right, it's time to Duel for Jewels," he announced.
Everyone then faced one another and activated their duel disks.
"Let's duel!" they all yelled.
Agnar then watched as everyone began to duel and then made his leave.
'Now if Drago puts me at risk, he puts the whole school at risk,' he said to himself with a large smile. He then grabbed a cape and placed it over his shoulders and started to make his way outside. 'I guess it's time to hold my end of the bargain and find an opponent.'
At the lab, Drago saw the container filling up with duel energy and realise that something was wrong.
"Oh no!" he yelled.
He quickly made his way over to the computer and saw that nearly half the school were duel at the same time. 'With my system set to maximum I'll wipe out more than half the student body.'
He then turned the container and realised what Agnar had done. "Agnar, you'll pay for this."
Meanwhile Agnar had exited the dorm in order to look for an opponent.
"Now, who to duel," he said to himself.
"I can make that decision real easy for you, Geckoson," said a voice.
Suddenly there was a powerful updraft and Agnar saw Snotlout standing in front of him.
"Who are you?" Agnar demanded.
"Your worst nightmare," said Snotlout as he began to rise.
Agnar then noted that he was standing on the glass platform which was attached to a helicopter. A few seconds later he realised that he too was standing on the platform which was beginning to rise by helicopter.
"Need a lift?"
At the same time, Hiccup and the others were making their way to the Obelisk Blue Dorm.
"We're bit late," Fishlegs noted.
"Not my fault I had to see a checkup," said Ragnar.
"Let's just hope they haven't taken all the grub yet," said Wartihog.
"Come on, let's get inside," said Hiccup.
"Uh, guys," said Astrid looking up. "I think the real action is out here."
"Perhaps the just airlifting the food in?" Camicazi offered.
"Nope, it's Snotlout making one of his big entrances," said Heather.
"Yeah, and it looks like that he'd abducted Agnar," Hiccup noted. "Looks like the two of them are about to have a duel."
With that they quickly made their way to the edge of the lake and the helicopters positioned themselves over the lake.
"I gotta say, I like your style," said Agnar.
"First off the name is Snotlout. Second of all what you know about style?" said Snotlout narrowing his eyes. "Your hair is sticking in all different directions and you're wearing a dish cloth over your shoulders. Well guess what, it's time for a makeover."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Agnar asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Uh, I'm not sure," said Snotlout. "Can we get on with this?"
"Why not, the sooner I beat you the less bad dialogue I have to hear," Agnar smirked. He then looked down at his Bio Band. 'And speaking of walking clichés. I wonder what Drago is doing, if I had to guess I'd say right about now he's frantically powering down his little Bio Band system. After all, sending half the campuses students to the infirmary probably isn't the best career move.'
He then looked up at Snotlout. "All right, you ready, Snotlout?"
"I was born ready," said Snotlout.
"A duel in mid-air?" Camicazi stared.
"Snotlout always wants to one up someone," said Hiccup.
They watched as Snotlout and Agnar raised their duel disks. Agnar's duel disk was only slightly different to their duel disks. It was completely blue and grey and had a different shape to their.
"Let's duel!" they said.
Agnar: 4000
Snotlout: 4000
"Since I'm the richer one, I'll start," said Agnar as he drew. He then held out a spell card he just drew. "I activate my Lucky Cloud. So now if I'm lucky enough to summon at least two Cloudian monsters with the same name then get this I can draw two new cards."
He looked up and then saw the clouds passing away from the moon.
"Hey, looks like the clouds are lifting, but I'm going to have to change that," said Agnar as he activated another spell card. "By playing Summon Cloud."
"Lame," said Snotlout as clouds appeared above Agnar.
"Don't knock it until you see what he can do, because since I have no monsters I can summon a below Cloudian monster from either my hand or our Graveyards." said Agnar. "So next I'll play these, two Cloudian-Sheep Cloud.
Suddenly appearing on the field were two clouds. (ATK: 0/ DEF: 0)x2
"And they both have the same name so that means I get to draw two cards thanks to my Lucky Cloud spell," he then drew his two extra cards. "Your future is looking overcast, Snotlout. So take cover."
"I've never seen cards like those before," said Hiccup.
"This gives having your head in the clouds a whole new meaning," said Camicazi.
"Looks like a lot of fluff to me," said Snotlout as he drew. He then held out the card he drew. "I played this, Different Dimension Hangar!"
He then placed the card in his field spell card zone and immediately a black vortex appeared above him.
"This spell card allows me to draw three Union monsters my deck," said Snotlout as he held out his W-Wing Catapult, Y-Dragon Head and Z-Metal Tank. "Next I removed them from play and the fun can begin, because if I summon the monster whose name is written in the card text of the monsters I removed I can summon those monsters back. So I summon I can summon those monsters back V-Tiger Jet in attack mode!"
Suddenly appearing on the field was Snotlout's tiger like jet. (ATK: 1600/ DEF: 1800)
"Then I'll bring back W-Wing Catapult!" Snotlout.
Then suddenly emerging from the vortex above them was a large mechanical arm with his cruiser attached to it. (ATK: 1300/ DEF: 1500)
"Now I'll combine them in order to form VW-Tiger Catapult!"
Suddenly the two machines launched into the air and combined into one massive cruiser. (ATK: 2000/ DEF: 2100)
"You may have a bunch of clouds, but I've got the perfect storm," said Snotlout as the storm clouds began to form above them. "Now I discard one card from my hand switching your cotton ball into attack mode."
Snotlout discarded his X-Head Cannon and the moment he did one of Agnar's Sheep Clouds switched into an attack position.
"This should clear the air," Snotlout smirked. "Next I'll activate my Premature Burial spell! For 800 life points I can resurrect a card. Like my X-Head Cannon!"
Agnar: 4000
Snotlout: 3200
Suddenly exiting from his graveyard was Snotlout's X-Head Cannon. (ATK: 1800/ DEF: 1500)
"And thanks to my Field spell, I can also summon out Y-Dragon Head and Z-Metal Tank," said Snotlout.
Suddenly emerging out of the vortex were his mechanical dragon and his assault tank. (ATK: 1500/ DEF: 1600), (ATK: 1500/ DEF: 1300)
"And next I'll combine them!" Snotlout roared.
Suddenly his three monsters launched into the air and began to combined with one another forming a powerful assault tank. (ATK: 2800/ DEF: 2600)
"Meet XYZ-Dragon Cannon!" Then both his monsters aimed their weapons directly at Agnar's monsters. "Have you heard the latest weather report? They say that this cloud cover is going to break!"
Suddenly his Tiger Catapult launched a volley of missiles and XYZ-Dragon Cannon by a barrage of lasers. The two attacks slammed right into Agnar's Sheep Clouds destroying them and deal massive damage to his life points.
Agnar: 1200
Snotlout: 3200
"Snotlout is kicking butt out there and he has even played his Ojamas," said Hiccup.
Camicazi frowned. "But I thought you said those were his favourite cards?"
"They are, but they have this love and hate thing," Hiccup explained.
"He hates his monsters? Shesh, this guy has some issues," said Camicazi.
"You don't know the half of it," Astrid sighed.
The storm clouds above began to part and then everyone saw that there were four smaller Sheep Clouds on Agnar's field. (ATK: 0/ DEF: 0)x4
"what?" Snotlout stared.
"Wondering how I got from two monsters to four?" Agnar smirked. "It's actually all thanks to you, because when you destroyed my Clouds you activated their special ability allows me to summon two tokens for each one."
"Bring out all the dust bunnies you want," Snotlout smirked following his arms. "Because my next card, is by cards in one!"
"No way, is he doing what I think he's doing?" Fishlegs asked.
"I fuse VW-Tiger Catapult with XYZ-Dragon Cannon to form… VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon!" Snotlout yelled.
Suddenly his two monsters began to combined until they formed a giant robot that towered over the field. (ATK: 3000/ DEF: 2800)
"That there is some heavy metal," said Camicazi.
"Now for its special effect, once every turn I remove a card from your field like one of your clouds," said Snotlout.
"Not quite," said Agnar. "Cloud Tokens don't count as cards."
"Thanks for the tip, but I meant that one," said Snotlout pointing at Agnar's Summon Cloud. "Summon Cloud!" Agnar watched as his clouds vanished from the field. "What's wrong? Can't you see the grey skies are going to clear up? So put on a happy face."
Agnar merely smirked.
"Guess what guys, you're not going to believe this, but I'm actually rooting for Snotlout," said Fishlegs.
"You're right, I don't believe it," said Astrid.
"He is certainly showing the Snot," said Wartihog.
Camicazi frowned. "'The Snot.'"
"Yeah, and you notice that Snotlout has the world's biggest ego. He even made up his own sheer," said Hiccup.
"Snotlout, Snotlout, oi, oi, oi!" Ragnar and Heather cheered.
"Not bad," said Camicazi. "Wish I could afford a cheer like that."
"I player facedown and end my turn," said Snotlout placing a facedown card on the field. He then frowned at Agnar. 'Why is this guy seems so calm? Hurricane Snotlout is about to blow him apart and he is on cloud nine.'
Agnar merely smiled at Snotlout. 'Remember Snotlout, what starts with a few dark clouds can create a devastating storm and I predict a major disturbance in the air.'
