Sorry, everyone. College is taking up a good chunk of my time and I've got other people on my butt to update another story. So her e is Face-off pt 1.
Disclaimer: I no ownie GX or Transformers.
Claimer: I own the story plot.
Credit to Peach Wookie for creating the first TF-GX crossover.
It was another peaceful day at Duel Academy Island. The sun was shining and the there wasn't a cloud in the sky to block out the warm rays. Miss Dorothy, the woman who ran the card shack, was down at the dock getting some food supplies and cards off of a ship that had arrived once every week.
"Alright, come on fellas, booster packs go over by the boat shack and Starter decks go over by the wharf." The portly woman stated as directed several workers carrying boxes.
There was a bubbling sound beneath her which caused the woman to spin around and look at the water for a few minutes. When the bubbles didn't resurface, she shrugged and returned to the work at hand.
"Let's go! This isn't break time you guys! Move it, move it, move it!" Dorothy shouted at the men to get them moving.
She nor any of the workers noticed a shadow move away from the ship and head for the lighthouse to avoid the eyes of the group. The shadow made its way to an atoll and a man wearing a wetsuit climbed up onto the stones. He removed the mask he had on and looked up.
"There it is, Duel Academy. The scoop of the century is there, I know it!" The man said with a gleeful face.
He spied the towers of the school and smirked to himself.
"Now time to see what kind of dirt I can dig up and make my fortune." The man said as he got rid of the top half of his wetsuit.
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Chancellor's office
The calm morning that had graced the school was ruined by a cry of 'WHAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTT?' from someone who was not happy.
In Chancellor Sheppard's office, a group of teachers began to clear their ears out at the screech that Dr. Crowler had made at the announcement.
"Are you out of your mind! The School Duel between North Academy and Duel Academy is the biggest match of the year! We cannot take any chances!" Crowler pointed out before getting a big grin on his face.
"So, it's clear that Zane is our best choice!" Crowler finished.
Sheppard calmly clasped his hands together while staring the doctor down. Oh, how he wished that he could fire the man-thing in front of him. It was bad enough that he was looking down on the other students but with his nephews on the island and the doctor trying to get rid of them made his patience wear thin. He knew what Megatron do if he didn't know already; should he ever be kicked out of DA he would go to the press and expose something that the previous chancellor had tried that earned him his firing from the school and shamed DA. If that got out…he didn't want to think about it.
"While it is true that Zane is our best student, he is a third year and North Academy is using a first year." Chancellor said without any of the anger in his voice.
"Why on earth would they do for?" Crowler asked shocked.
"I do not know…but I believe in the name of fairness so we shall use a first year as well. You understand right, Zane?" The man asked his former student.
"Of course, Chancellor." Zane said to the headmaster of DA.
"Now the only problem that remains is who the first year shall be. Any suggestions?" Sheppard asked.
"Well, I know that my blues will thrash the rep so I'll start my search immediately!" Crowler said but was interrupted by Zane.
"Chancellor if I may?" Zane asked the man.
"Of course." Sheppard said wondering what the boy was up to.
"Jaden and Jason Yuki." Zane said.
The two names made Crowler fall back onto the floor clutching his heart. His best student, suggesting slackers! It was like his tiny world was crumbling around him. Sheppard looked at Zane surprised.
"Zane? Not that I disagree, but why both of them and not just one?" Sheppard asked.
"It's because of their dueling prowess. Jaden duels like no one else can and Jason duels the same way. Both are smart, think on their feet and as of currently have no loss against any one of the students from the other dorms…myself and Alexis Rhodes excluded of course." Zane explained.
"Agreed. Chancellor, I've seen the way the two brothers duel. Jaden duels with a gusto that can't be matched by anyone; however, Jason duels with a ruthless air and utterly destroys his opponent's. It's a difficult decision." Banner pointed out.
"I agree with Banner but more toward the Academics side. My student, Jaden Yuki, is heads over the rest of my students equal and rivaled to Bastion Misawa, another student of mine, and Zane." Professor Sartyr pointed out.
"An excellent point, Sartyr. It's a difficult choice indeed; Jason is the same way in the academics side. Therefore a duel off shall be held. Anyone else want to give a suggestion?" Sheppard asked.
Urgh, the Yuki brothers. They continuously made a fool out of me and Jaden is dating the Queen of the blue dorm and corrupting her to his ideals. There must be someone who can… the doctor thought.
"Wait, I've got it! Bastion Misawa!" Crowler said in a joyful tone.
"The genius of Ra Yellow? Just what are you up to Crowler?" Sheppard asked actually curious.
"Everyone knows that Bastion outshone everyone in the academies tests aside from the mention two of course, but he was also came close to being accepted into Obelisk Blue without needing to attend the prep school. I would like to see what he can do." Crowler said with a smile.
"Hmmm, you do have a point…all right, we'll have a round robin. Bastion shall face-off against Jaden first. We will then allow a half hour break between that duel and then Bastion shall face off against Jason. Whoever wins both of those matches shall face off for the right to duel North academy. Sound fair, Zane?" Sheppard asked.
The Emperor of the blue dorm closed his eyes and nodded, wondering what the fight between the two brothers would be like.
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Random Hallway
The strange man from the rocky atoll snuck around the corner before ducking into a spare supply room. He smirked as he saw a row of lockers. He ran over to one and picked open the lock. He grabbed a red uniform and fingered it with a smile.
"Gotta blend in with the crowd." The man said with a smile.
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Banner's class
"You mean it, Professor Banner?" Optimus asked as he pointed at himself.
"That's right. You, Jason and Bastion have been chosen to duel for the position of the rep for the School Duel. I look forward to seeing a great match between all three of you." Professor Banner said with a smile.
Optimus returned the smile before looking up at Bastion and smirked at the fellow Ra. Bastion returned the smirk with his own before looking over at Megatron along with Optimus. The evil gang leader shot a glance at the two with a bored expression on his face but both of the contenders saw a ghost of a smirk on his face before he returned to his IPod, listening to 'Lullaby for a dead man' by Elena Siegman. Banner knew of the tension in the air and he needed to put a stop to it before it got out of hand.
"Alright, everyone let's open our books…" Banner said.
Later-After Class.
"Wow, Prime! I can't believe your gonna be in the School Duel!" Syrus said in excitement.
"No first year's ever been chosen for the duel before! You'll go down in Duel Academy history!" Chumley said excited.
"Provided he gets by Misawa." Megatron stated as he walked up, his IPod tucked away.
Optimus scowled at his brother before speaking.
"I won't only get by him but I'll be ready to throw whatever he has back to him." Optimus stated with determination.
Bastion had walked down and stood off to the side waiting for the argument to end before he spoke up. Megatron spotted him out of the corner of his eye and turned to the Yellow Genius.
"Good luck trying to break our deck codes…I assure you it'll be difficult." Megatron said as he walked away.
The group watched the gang leader walk off to god knows where. Bastion turned back to the Autobot gang leader and smiled.
"Well, may the best duelists win, Bastion." Optimus said with a smile.
"Best decks you mean." Bastion corrected. "Which I assure you shall be mine. I've been working on a new deck to counteract both yours and Megatron's decks since my duel with Chazz."
"Well, I've got a piece of advice for you. Do not underestimate either me or Megatron. He didn't gain the name 'Decepticon' for nothing. One thing those guys are good at is deception." Optimus warned.
"Thanks for the advice. And I'll be sure of that. I'll finish up that deck I was telling you about. Later." Bastion said as he walked up.
Optimus watched him go up the stairs and smirked.
I best get ready for a fight of my lifetime! I'm getting excited! Optimus thought.
"Wow! Bastion has built a deck just for you!" Syrus said with a smile.
"I don't know if you should feel honored or scared." Chumley said.
"Guess we'll find out in the duel. Let's go guys! I gotta look over my cards!" Optimus said excitedly as he ran out of the room.
The two fellow Slifers smiled at one another before running after the gang leader.
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Hallway
The strange man was not having the best of luck; he had tried to talk to two obelisk blues for info on Duel academy, but was brushed off the two. He was now trying to talk to a Ra Yellow when Optimus and his two friends walked up.
"Hey there, fellow student! What's happening?" The guy asked.
"Move it, Slifer Sludge!" The Ra spat out venomously as he pushed the new guy out of the way.
The guy turned at the guy and brought his hand out.
"Hey wait! Man, why won't anyone talk to me?" the guy asked himself.
Optimus and the group stared at the newbie; well, Syrus and Chumley stared while Optimus glared. He had seen this guy from somewhere, but where? It didn't matter to him, he walked forward to greet the new guy.
"Hey there." Optimus said making the guy spin around.
"Oh! Hi…" The guy said with a nervous smile.
"You're older then anyone here…too old to be a Slifer…who are you?" Optimus interrogated…err…I mean, asked.
"Um…I'm Gerard." Gerard said uneasily to the gang leader.
"Name's Jaden Yuki. Come on, old timer, I'll show you around." Optimus said as he grabbed the older students arm and began running.
"Wait up!" Syrus shouted as he ran after the two.
Aw, not more running! Chumley thought as he too raced after the three.
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Slifer Dorm
Gerard could only look at the tray in front of him with slight apprehension as the three around him ate their rice.
"You know, you better hurry and eat or else you won't get seconds." Syrus stated as he gobbled one of his fried fish.
"Seconds?" Gerard asked.
"Or thirds!" Chumley stated as he hurriedly ate his rice.
Optimus shook his head as he watched the two friends eat hurriedly.
"It's first come first serve here, Gerard. The Slifer dorm is the least worked on dorm on campus with Obelisk Blue being the most worked on…stupid Crowler using all that money to fix his dorm up and not leave any for us." Optimus said with disgust.
Gerard cocked his head to the side as he looked at Optimus; needless to say, to Gerard Optimus looked familiar. Shrugging his shoulders, he brought a fish with rice to his mouth and gobbled it down.
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Later
In his former room, Optimus was sitting at the desk looking over his various decks. He had a feeling that Bastion was going to have a few tricks up his sleeve so he wanted to be ready for anything. Syrus and Chumley watched with interest as he took cards out and then prepped them back into the separate deck they came from. Gerard glared at the three as the huddled.
"Wow, your decks are looking good Prime." Sy said in a whisper due to Optimus saying to the two to use his gang name in a whisper around Gerard.
"Yeah, you nervous?" Chumley asked.
"No…not against Bastion…but I'm more nervous about Jason…I still don't know what that rule-free request he has when he talked to Sheppard about." Optimus said as he placed the final card on his last deck. "There, done."
Unknown to him, he had dropped a card from his deck and it had floated onto where Gerard was sitting. The said man was thinking to himself.
How can I get my scoop if I keep hanging out with these twerps? Gerard thought to himself when he spotted the dropped card.
Curious, the reporter picked the card up and looked it over; a twisted orb of metal with various parts glowing blue was the card artwork that greeted him.
"Cybertron…wait a minute!" Gerard said to himself with realization.
"Hey, where'd it go? I know that Cybertron was in my deck…it must've fallen off of my deck." Optimus said as he turned around to look for the missing card.
Gerard stood up and put the card out in front of him.
"Here…Optimus." Gerard said with a smirk.
The gang leader glared at the man before taking the card and placing it in his deck.
"I thought I told you never to interfere with my life again, Gerard." Optimus said with venom.
"Yeah, well, I need to make a living somehow." Gerard stated with a smile.
"By ruining the lives of those innocents and the deceased…that's why I got fed up with you and threw you out." Optimus snapped.
"Hey, don't go blaming me! It was your psychotic brother of yours! If you ask me, he should've died on the battlefield like a mangy dog!" Gerard shouted back.
Mistake; VERY BIG mistake. Optimus's eyes flashed a hostile red before Gerard found himself kissing the wall with a large fist imprint on his cheek. The hostile ruby red vanished and in its place was a cold, numbing sea of blue.
"Get it out…I don't want to see your face ever again." Optimus spat out.
The man glared back at the gang leader but suddenly withered when he saw that same flash of red. He didn't know what Optimus was hiding but it sure scared the heck out of him. He got up from his landing and walked out of the door. Optimus continued to glare at the man as he left. As soon as the door had closed, Optimus slumped into a chair. Syrus and Chumley had watched the little spat with curious expressions. Optimus caught the expressions and shook his head.
"Don't ask cuz I will not tell you." Optimus hissed before returning to his decks.
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Outside
"Argh…man, I forgot how much force Prime can put into his punches…this is going to sting a bit." Gerard stated as he walked into the forest away from the red dorm and Optimus.
He was currently putting a bit of peroxide on the area where Optimus had punched him. He wasn't unaware of his surroundings, however; his thoughts were if Optimus was at the school that could only mean that his twin was there as well. He spotted two figures, silhouettes against the forest. Gerard slipped into a bush and got a look at the two.
"Hey, Prime." A female's voice said.
"Hey Elita…" Optimus said in an annoyed tone though he tried to hide it.
"What's wrong? You seem upset about something." Elita pointed out.
"Remember that reporter that interviewed us and twisted our words?" Optimus asked.
"Oh boy do I. If I ever meet him, he better get ready for a gender swap because what he said about me being abandoned by my family and brother was the straw that broke the camel's back." Elita spat out. "What was his name again?"
"Gerard. And he's here on the island, no doubt digging up about the abandoned dorm that Megatron turned into his personal dorm." Optimus stated to his girlfriend.
"And you were going to tell me this when?" Elita asked in a cold tone.
"I had planned on meeting with you but Gerard stuck to me like glue, following my every move. I didn't want him discovering about the revamped dorm." Optimus explained earning his girlfriend's forgiveness.
"Alright, let's get to the Decepticon dorm and pay my respects to my missing bro." Elita said as she took his arm.
The two walked off in the direction to the dorm. Gerard crawled out of the bush he was hiding in and smirked.
When in Rome, do what the Romans do. The sleazy reporter thought.
Decepticon dorm
Elita stood at the side of the gate leading to the Decepticon's main HQ. She placed a rose at the edge of the gate and looked at the dorm that was reconfigured to Megatron's desires. Optimus was up in the trees watching for any patrolling Cons and for Gerard, who unknown to Optimus was just about to walk on his girl.
"Be at peace brother, wherever you may be." Elita said to the stone and rose.
As soon as she spoke the words of her prayer, the leaves rustled behind her. The female Autobot turned around to see Gerard walking out of the forest.
"Hey there." Gerard said with a wave.
What he got in return for his greeting was kick to his loins with the pointed heel from Elita. The guy squealed in pain, alerting Optimus Prime. He leapt down from the tree he was in and spotted the downed reporter.
"Nice shot Lexi. Alright, what were you doing here Gerard?" Optimus said, praising his girlfriend and then turning drill sergeant on Gerard.
"I came here to interview her and get some info on some missing students." Gerard said in a high-pitch tone.
"Ruining more lives…business as usual for you. Well, we got news for you. Those missing people aren't your concern. It's mine and Elita's. Her brother, you know the one that so called 'abandoned' her vanished here. Their disappearances aren't for your or anyone else's amusement, Gerard. C'mon Elita…let's go home." Optimus said as he walked away from the downed reporter unaware of two ruby eyes staring at the incident.
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Decepticon Dorm-Megatron's room
Megatron glared at the three people that were just outside his dorm's boundaries. He had watched with an indifference look as Elita preformed her ritual like she did that fateful night several months ago. He had then spotted the reporter from his past and he scowled as the man made his appearance. His face of anger turned into one of cruel laughter at the man's misfortune to say something wrong and get struck in the pride of all men by Elita's heeled boot.
After he watched the couple leave and saw the man do the same, he turned around and brought out a jewel encrusted container that glowed with a dark aura. Once the gang leader opened the case up his entire room was covered in an overwhelming feeling. No, it wasn't an evil aura or pure killer intent nor was it a despairing aura. But it was an aura that could make the mightiest of man and the strongest of duel monsters tremble in terror and wish for a quick death at the hands of anyone else other then the one excluding the aura.
The aura was a simple but a complex one. The aura was made up of…
Hunger; hunger was the aura that flooded the room, a hunger so intense that most people would've passed out. It wasn't the hunger that the Megatron spirit had. Oh no, this hunger was a simple one; a hunger that when one was hungry they tried to abate it by eating something. Well, this hunger couldn't be abated…for each time the spirit ate, its hunger only grew and never dimished. Two emerald green eyes made themselves known in smoky darkness. Megatron ignored the spirit as he took the card out and looked at it in the moonlight. He smiled wickedly as the light showed a monster that was floating in the never ending expanse of space and seemed what looked like a planet in both of its hands.
"Now that I have told my uncle that the rest of the Decepticons and me can use one forbidden card in our deck, I have long awaited to use you. Now…now the power of the Decepticons can really strike fear into the entire academy!" Megatron said with roaring laughter.
Duel academy was about to meet the great-great-great grandfather of all evil in the duel face-off.
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Ra Yellow Dorm
While the strange card was being unveiled and placed into Megatron's deck, Bastion was busy sitting at his computer in the Ra dorm.
"Countless equations…a myriad of theorems…and I still haven't figured out the problem of both Jaden's and Jason's decks!" Bastion said as he typed in some commands into the computer.
A picture of the robot leader, Optimus Prime, showed up and the computer showed the various eras as well. Bastion placed his chin in his hand as he looked over the card.
"Ah, Jaden's namesake, Optimus Prime. While the G1 variation is a vanilla monster it's attack power is equal to at least one of the Blue Eyes White dragon while the other generations of Prime have powerful effects and even then the decks are a mystery. Plus there are other forms of the Autobots constantly created to keep up with the newer generation. And I mustn't forget about the Cybertron field spell card either. That allows both him and Jason to summon higher level machine-type monsters without a single tribute. I must somehow prevent Optimus from summoning those monsters…" Bastion mused as he leaned back. "And it isn't just Jaden…Jason's Decepticon decks are similar to Jaden's. His Megatrons' span the eras of Transformers and the first one is till a puzzle for me to solve since he sent it to the grave during his duel between Sega and Isabella."
Bastion leaned back into his chair, trying to figure a way to beat the two brother's decks.
Think, Bastion, think. How can I defeat the two brother's decks? I could use THAT card and see how it works since I've never got a chance to field test it…Bastion thought
"I could assemble a deck that counters both of their monsters…but that would leave too much to chance. I need to stop them from summoning any monsters at all costs." Bastion said he placed his hand in his chin.
It was then that a revelation came upon the Ra Genius. Sitting up quickly, he began to type commands into his computer at a fast rate.
"That's it! Its so obvious! Jaden Yuki, Jason Yuki, your deck codes have been cracked." Bastion crowed to the sky.
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Next Morning-Slifer Red Dorm
"Alright, it's nearly time to get my game on." Optimus said as sat at the table eating his breakfast.
Optimus calmly chewed his food as he sat pondering on what his twin was going to do. He had felt an uneasy feeling in his stomach and that was a signal for something that was of something really nasty going to happen real soon. Syrus sighed but smiled.
"You've got this Prime. You've been training for weeks as well as Bastion! You're ready!" Syrus said.
"But don't forget about Megatron…we don't know how long that guy has trained." Chumley pointed out.
"If I know my bro, its probably been for weeks as well. But it doesn't matter. I'll be dueling Bastion first and then Bastion will duel Jason. That'll give me the info I need. Now, here's a more pressing matter…where the hell is Gerard?" Optimus asked as he looked around.
The three looked at the nearly empty cafeteria and while the two reds were a little worried, Optimus scowled.
That idiot better not be at the Decepticon dorm. Megatron deals with trespassers very harshly. Optimus thought.
"Well, let's go guys. I can get in one last hour of training before the match-up." Optimus said as he got up and walked out of the dorm's cafeteria.
The two looked at one another and then got up to join the gang leader outside for some final training.
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Main Arena-2 hours later
The doors to the main arena opened up to the now gathered students; classes had been canceled to allow the students of DA time to get some good seats to view the match-up between Optimus, Megatron and Bastion. Elita watched as the pale light flooded her and the others before the students began to run for the best seats. Elita slowly walked to the seat that Arcee and Moonracer had snagged before the chaos had come. The girl spotted the Decepticons had taken up a single part of the Arena stands and were watching and whispering amongst themselves. Elita then noticed something on their faces; no, it wasn't food particles, it was…dare she say it aloud…fear that adorn their faces. Her musings were interrupted by the sound of Crowler speaking.
"It's time Duelists! To find out…who shall represent our illustrious Academy in the School duel!" Crowler said as he stood proudly in the center.
At the announcement, everyone from the top of the school food chain to the bottom cheered loudly. Crowler held his hand to the left side of the arena and smiled.
"From the Ra Dorm, Bastion Misawa!" Crowler cried as he introduced the Ra Genius.
Bastion stood there with a smile on his face and his arms crossed. Crowler then turned to the left side of the Arena and began again.
"And also from Ra Yellow…some kid." Crowler said making everyone sweat-drop.
Megatron was watching the entire thing from the lock room which was bathed in the unholy hunger that had flooded his room several nights ago. He just shook his head before picking up his PDA.
"Soundwave, make sure that thing is out of there by the time I get to the arena." Megatron snarled out.
"O-of course, lord Megatron." Soundwave said with a stutter at being surprised.
Back on the Arena, Optimus smirked.
"Well, here we are. Good luck, Bastion." Optimus said as he got into his ready stance.
Bastion just smirked at the gang leader.
"Thanks for the wish, but with the deck I've prepared I don't need luck." Bastion said as he too got into a ready stance.
"We'll see. Let's get our game on!" Optimus shouted as his personal disk deployed.
Zane sat down next to Elita and crossed his arms.
"It'll be instincts and intellect vs. raw intellect…this should be quite a match." Zane said with a smile.
"It's not this match I'm nervous about, Zane." Elita said with a scowl.
"Oh? Is it when Megatron faces off against Bastion or Jaden." Zane asked quite curious.
"It's the former. I noticed something when I sat down. The Decepticon Gang were looking at one another and whispering amongst them. That isn't good right there. But when I saw most of them look at the area where Megatron is…they had this look of absolute terror on their faces. And the gang fears nothing short of Megatron and even then they hide it from everyone. Something that could scare them that badly is big trouble for both Jaden and Bastion." Elita said.
Zane couldn't help but agree; he saw how the Cons worked and for something to frighten them that badly it was to be taken seriously.
"Well, guess we'll have to find out what it is during the duel." Zane said.
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Outside the Main Arena
Gerard ran past the door and smirked to himself.
"This is too easy! While everyone is distracted by this duel, I can more dirt on those vanished students!" Gerard said.
He soon came to a door that would lead him to the computer commons. He opened it and took a peek inside; seeing that no one was in he quickly entered and closed the door. Running over to a computer terminal he turned it on and smiled as the screen came to life. The screen came to a log in screen that was password protected. Taking out a mini-laptop he flipped it open, plugged in a cord into the back and then inserted the other end into the main terminal of the computer. The tiny machine began to do its magic as it tried various passwords. Gerard smirked.
Won't be long now. The man thought.
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Main Arena
"Without further ado!" Crowler said as he got ready to run.
"Let's duel!" Optimus and Bastion shouted as one telling Crowler to get off the stage and fast!
Bastion: 4000/Optimus (Jaden): 4000
"I'll begin." Bastion said as he drew his card.
The genius looked at the card he drew and then smiled. He slammed the card into his MZ.
"I summon Carboneddon in defense mode."
(Carboneddon-LV/3, Attribute/Earth, ATK/900, DEF/600, Type/Dinosaur/Effect. If this card is in your Graveyard and there are at least 10 cards on top of this card, you can remove from play this card in your Graveyard to Special Summon 1 "Hyozanryu" from your hand or Deck.)
A large monster made entirely of carbon arose onto the field before kneeling in front of Bastion. The genius looked over his hand and shook it.
"I'll end with a facedown and that is that."
"That's it? Huh, a whole new deck and is that the best you can do?" Optimus asked as he drew his card.
The gang leader looked at it before adding the card to his hand. He grabbed another and slammed it onto his MZ.
"I play Sunstreak in attack mode!"
(Sunstreak-LV/4, Attribute/Fire, ATK/1500, DEF/1500, Type/Machine/Effect. This card can attack twice per turn. This effect is not applied if "Sideswipe" isn't on the field.)
A yellow sports card raced onto the field before transforming into a robot that had two horns on either side of the head. It turned and looked around before crossing his arms.
"What in the name of Primacron is going on now? I don't need to be here." The Autobot grumbled.
"Save it, Sun. Now since Sideswipe isn't in play, Sunstreak's effect can't be used. Now I'll set two cards face down and then attack. Voltic Blast!"
The yellow Autobot charged his hands up till they glowed with a yellow white light. He let loose two streaks of lightning that struck the dinosaur in the chest; the monster roared in protest before it blew up in Bastion's face. Optimus smirked and placed another two cards into his spell/trap card zone.
"I'll place a couple of cards facedown and end."
"You didn't waste any time. I like that, Prime." Bastion said as he drew.
The Ra genius looked at the card he had drawn and smiled.
Here it is, the one card needed to stop Optimus's and Megatron's decks cold. But first…Bastion thought as he grabbed another card and placed it on his MZ.
"I play Oxygeddon in attack mode!"
The green gas monster from the duel against Chazz materialized on the field with a roar. Bastion smirked as he threw his hand out.
"And now I'll have him attack Sunstreak!"
Crowler laughed while Elita tensed up along with Syrus. But her nerves were put to rest when Optimus smiled.
"I activate an oldie but a goodie, Negate attack!"
The blast of wind that had come from the dinosaur crashed against an invisible barrier. Bastion scowled but then smirked.
"I expect no less from the leader of a marvelous gang; however, you've only delayed your demise. I'll set this card facedown and end my turn."
"You think so. I draw!" Optimus shouted as he drew a card.
The leader looked at the card and pumped his fist into the air. Bastion wondered what the leader could've drawn for him to be so happy. He got his answer not a second after he mentally asked the question.
"I play Sideswipe in attack mode!"
(Sideswipe-LV/4, Attribute/Earth, ATK/1500, DEF/1500, Type/Machine/Effect. This card gains 500 ATK if "Sunstreak" is in play. This card is not applied if "Sunstreak" isn't on the field.)
A familiar monster appeared next to the Yellow Autobot. Crowler scowled at the new monster.
"Foul! That card is the same as Sunstreak!" Crowler shouted.
"Get your contacts checked. Sideswipe and Sunstreak are twin brothers." Astrotrain shouted.
"Anyways…thanks to Sideswipe being in play, Sunstreak gains his effect and so does Sideswipe. Now, Sun can attack twice and Side gains five hundred attack points."
Sideswipe-ATK/2000
"Next I use the spell card, Block attack!" Optimus shouted revealing another facedown card.
(Block Attack-Type/Spell/Normal. Switch the position of an Attack Mode monster to Defense Mode.)
"Thanks to this spell card, I can change the position your monster is in from attack to defense."
Hydrogeddon-DEF/800
The great beast knelt down making Bastion sweat a little. Optimus smirked as he spoke.
"And now I'll attack your monster with Sunstreak! Go Voltaic Blast!"
The Autobot charged up his hands again and shot the dual bolts of lightning at the now defensive monster. The electricity charged the monster up causing it to roar in pain. Bastion smirked as the attack concluded.
"Oops, looks like you forgot your chemistry class."
"Nope, I know your monster deals eight hundred points of effect damage to both of us should it be destroyed by a Fire attribute monster."
Bastion gasped as his monster became an orb of burning fire that quickly spread out covering the field. Optimus and Bastion growled as the damage took their life points down. Elita and the gang brought their hands up to protect their faces from the intense heat.
Bastion: 3200/Optimus (Jaden): 3200
"Good job Bastion. But you forget that my Sunstreak can attack again this turn since Sideswipe is in play. So Voltaic Blast!"
The attack charged and sent toward the Genius. Bastion quickly pressed a button on his disk revealing one of his facedown cards.
"I activate the trap card, Call of the haunted! Now my Oxy returns to the field in attack mode!"
The gaseous monster returned with a roar which made Optimus scowl. Sunstreak's attack stopped in mid-air before returning to the Autobot. Optimus pointed at the re-summoned monster and spoke.
"I'll have Sideswipe attack your monster then. And his attribute isn't fire so I won't get burned a second time."
The red Autobot pointed a missile at the periodic monster and fired. The missile smashed into the airy creature and caused it to roar in agony as it dissolved away.
Bastion: 3000/Optimus (Jaden): 3200
"I'll end my turn with a facedown."
"It appears that Zane was correct in his nomination. My nephew does duel with a gusto." Sheppard mumbled to himself.
Crowler was thinking differently on the situation.
Why did I open my big, fat mouth and nominate Bastion! He's taking a beating while I'm being humiliated! And worst of all, Jaden is looking better then ever! The doctor thought in a panic.
"Guess you need to go back to the drawing board, man. You'll need some more formulas to crack my deck." Optimus said.
"I've already cracked it, I just need to show my work."
That is if Prime use the one card in order to enact my master plan.
"Alright, I draw!" Bastion shouted as he drew.
The Ra genius looked at the card he drew and placed it on one of his MZ.
"I summon Hydrogeddon in attack mode!"
The gush of dirty-looking water brought about another dinosaur like monster which roared as it fully formed. Bastion smirked as he pointed at Sunstreak.
"I attack with Hydrogeddon! Destroy his Sunstreak!"
"Uh-oh." Optimus said as the monster shot out a gush of the chemical it was named for.
The liquid hydrogen smashed into Sunstreak making the Autobot yell.
"Hey! This was a new paint job!" The machine warrior shouted as he disappeared.
Bastion: 3000/Optimus (Jaden): 3100
Sideswipe-ATK/1500
"Now I activate my Hydrogeddon's effect. When it destroys a monster as a result of battle, I can summon another one to the field from my deck! Arise!"
A second form of the monster appeared next to the original one that had been normal summoned. It roared as it looked at Optimus. Bastion smiled as he pointed at Sideswipe.
"Since it's still my battle phase, I'll attack your one remaining monster! Go!"
The same scene was replayed; a blast of liquid hydrogen crashed in the proto brother of Sunstreak. He roared in anger as he shattered into various particles of light. Optimus scowled as he placed the monster in his grave.
Bastion: 3000/Optimus (Jaden): 3000
"Looks like they are both tied up." Zane said.
"Come on Prime." Elita whispered.
"Now that I'm in my second main phase, I can play the equip spell card, Living fossil!"
(Living Fossil-Type/Spell/Equip. Special Summon 1 monster from your Graveyard, and equip it with this card. It loses 1000 ATK and its effects are negated. When this card is destroyed, destroy the equipped monster.)
"Thanks to this spell, I can revive Oxygeddon in attack mode! Arise my old friend!"
The air separated to reveal the air monster. Bastion smirked and spoke.
"True, my monster loses a thousand attack points and its effect is negated but its well worth it. Because now I play the spell card…Bonding-H2O!"
"Here we go…" Optimus muttered.
"You all know what happens when two hydrogen atoms merge with an oxygen atom. It makes water! Come forth Water Dragon!"
The three monsters became one and revealed the watery creature. Optimus whistled while Bastion smiled.
"It's your move, Prime."
And the only way to beat my monster is to use your field. Bastion thought.
Crowler snickered to himself.
"I was so right to nominate Bastion. He is playing rather well and I'm looking good! And the best part is…Jaden is looking like a fool." Crowler crowed.
"Alright, I draw!" Optimus shouted as he drew his card.
The leader looked at the card he had drawn and smiled; it his favorite field, Cybertron. Now it was time to really amp things up!
"Alright, everyone! Get ready to meet a blast from the Transformers Past! I play their home world, Cybertron!" Optimus roared as he slid the card into the flied spell slot.
"Not so fast! I activate a counter trap card, Cursed Seal of the Forbidden spell!"
(Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell-Type/Trap/Counter. Discard 1 Spell Card. Negate the activation and the effect of a Spell Card and destroy it. Your opponent cannot activate Spell Cards with that name during the rest of this Duel.)
"By giving up a single spell card in my hand, I can negate the activation of your spell card and then destroy it." Bastion said as he sent Double spell to the card grave yard. Optimus gasped as the card shattered in his face. He then scowled at Bastion who just smirked.
"And thanks to that counter trap, I can't use Cybertron for the remainder of the duel. Damn it!" Optimus swore.
"I'm afraid it's true. Without Cybertron you deck is nothing but an average Joe's deck." Bastion said smiling.
Crowler laughed like he had just won a prize while Elita just shook her head at the new turn. Megatron just sighed and shook his head as he watched the duel.
"Misawa, one who knows nothing can learn nothing. While you may think you know me and Prime, you are clearly underestimating us."
Back out on the field, Optimus just shook his head as he grabbed tow more cards.
"Whatever. I'll set two other cards facedown and end my turn."
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Computer room
Meanwhile, Gerard was getting annoyed at the computer system. It had been over a half-hour and he didn't know how long the duel had been going or if it even finished up. He glared at the screen which had another series of stars on it before getting deleted.
"If I can just crack this password, I can gain access to all of Duel Academy's student files." Gerard muttered. "But it's taking to damn…"
Just as he was about to go into a rant, there was a rapid beeping form the computer making the reporter pause. A pass code had been entered in correctly and was granting access to the man. He smiled like a boy that had just gotten the best gift for Christmas, a toy that no one else could get access to. A picture of the three god cards appeared and Gerard accessed the student files hoping that he would gain access. A series of duel monster back covers showed up but just as he was about to click on one, the computer froze and a purple face with white outlining the face showed up. Another bar was underneath the face and Gerard scowled.
"Damn, the Decepticons must've found the files and password protected them. Heh, no matter, I'll just plug in my trusty hacker and…wait." Gerard said with a smile.
The mini-computer went to work again with the reporter waiting. On a screen built into the wall was the duel between Optimus and Bastion. The gang leader was now glaring at Bastion for the removal of his field spell.
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Main Arena
"Without your field spell card, you can't summon your more powerful Machines, like your namesake or any of the other Autobots that lie within your deck. And with my water dragon about to attack you're all washed-up." Bastion said which made Optimus scowl again.
"Just make your move, Bastion." Optimus said bitterly.
"Is Prime giving up?" a random student asked.
"Heh, I knew he wasn't cut out for the school duel." Crowler crowed.
Back in the locker room, Megatron shook his head.
"Idiots the lot of em…Prime is gloating Misawa to attack. If those facedowns are what I think they are then Bastion better pray this move doesn't cost him the match." Megatron snarled
On the arena, Bastion drew his card and then looked at it. He smiled when he saw that he had drawn an elderly man wearing the robes of a scholar and holding a cane.
"I play the Mathematician in attack mode!"
(Mathematician-LV/3, Attribute/Earth, ATK/1500, DEF/500, Type/Spellcaster/Effect. When this card is Summoned, send 1 card from the top of your Deck to the Graveyard. When this monster is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, draw 1 card.)
There was a puff of pink smoke and the elder sage was on the field next to the Water Dragon with a cry. Optimus braced himself for an impending attack. Bastion smirked at the position Optimus was in and couldn't help but make a jostle at it.
"I see you are ready to embrace your defeat. Good, makes it easier on me if you just got ready. Guess I won't have to use my Burning Dragon after all."
"Remember what I told you a week before this? Never underestimate me or Megatron." Optimus shouted with a smile.
"I remember. But it appears I was too much for you. But now to more pressing matters! Like my Water dragon's attack!" Bastion shouted.
The liquid sea serpent roared as it sent a gusher of pressurized water at the gang leader. Optimus pressed two buttons on his disk and revealed a facedown card.
"I activate Rush Recklessly! Now your dragon gains an additional seven hundred attack points!"
Water Dragon-ATK/3500
"Thank you Optimus, because now you've sealed you fate with that move! Farewell!"
The blast crashed into Optimus and there was an explosion. But not before Elita, Megatron and Zane saw Optimus activate a second spell card. Zane looked shocked at the card the gang leader had played but then smiled.
"Guess he was thinking ahead after all." Zane said as the blues and Yellows erupted into cheers.
Bastion took a bow at the cheers as Crowler got ready to taunt the poor gang leader. But the cheering was interrupted by electricity crackling around Optimus's side of the field. Bastion spun around to see the gang leader a little worse for wear but still had some life points left.
Bastion: 3000/Optimus (Jaden): 500
"Whew, that was too close." Optimus muttered before looking up at the shocked expressions on everyone's face.
"What? Oh, I know. For those of you who couldn't keep up, right before Bastion hit me with the attack I activated Emergency Provisions and sent Rush Recklessly to the grave before it was vanished. I gain a thousand life points from it and only lost thirty-five hundred of them. Then I activated Damage Condenser which allows me to special summon a monster whose attack points are equal to or lower to the amount of damage I took. Since I took over three thousand I play Optimus Prime in attack mode!"
The fabled robot leader roared onto the field and changed into its famous robot mode. Bastion swore in his head at the iconic machine.
Blast it! I can't believe I walked into that! Now Jaden has his namesake on the field in attack mode! This is bad, but I can still recover! The Genius thought.
"Well played there, Jaden. I have no choice but to end my turn."
"Alright, then my move!" Jaden roared as he drew his card.
The gang leader looked at the card he had drawn and saw that it could be the one thing that could help him out. He looked over his hand and nodded.
"Alright, I play a new monster, Hi-Q in attack mode!"
(Hi-Q-LV/2, Attribute/Earth, ATK/900, DEF/100, Type/Warrior. A scientist from the neutral world of Nebulous, Hi-Q was a master Scientist who along with a fallen partner, created a new form of Transformers…the PowerMasters!)
A humanoid monster arose on the field with a lab coat on and a bald head appeared at the foot of Optimus. It looked around and spotted Jaden.
"Ah, greetings Jaden. How goes this duel of yours?" the alien asked the gang leader.
"Not good, Hi-Q. I'm down on my last legs and I plan on using your invention to help me out."
"Understood, let's begin the procedure!"
"Alright! First I'll have Optimus attack your Mathematician with Overdrive assault!"
The robot leader aimed its massive gun at the tiny Spellcaster and fired. The monster cried out as it was blasted into oblivion and making Bastion roar in pain as he lost a good chunk of his life points.
Bastion: 1500/Optimus (Jaden): 500
"Good show…but all you've done is activate my own trap card, Last Magnet!"
(Last Magnet-Type/Trap/Normal. Activate only when an opponent's monster destroys a monster you control by battle. Equip this card to that monster. It loses 800 ATK.)
A large magnet fell onto Optimus who caught it with his hands. The Autobot leader groaned as its attack power dropped.
Optimus Prime-ATK/2200
"Minor setback. Next I'll set down one facedown and then I tribute Hi-Q to special summon…Hi-Q Power form!"
(Hi-Q/Power Mode-LV/4, Attribute/Earth, ATK/1400, DEF/1600, Type/Machine/Effect. This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned by Tributing "Hi-Q". This card cannot be the target of a Non-machine type monster.)
The scientist soon glowed white and became encased in white and red armor. The man stood to his side with his hand out. Optimus smiled as he grabbed another card and slid into his spell/trap card zone.
"I set one card facedown and end my turn." Jaden said.
"I draw." Bastion said as he drew.
The genius looked at the card he drew and then showed it to everyone.
"I play the spell card, Pot of greed and now I get to draw two new cards. And now because there are ten cards applying pressure to Carboneddon he turns into diamond so allow me to introduce you to Hyozanryu!"
(Hyozanryu-LV/7, Attribute/Light, ATK/2100, DEF/2800, Type/Dragon. A dragon created from a massive diamond that sparkles with blinding light.)
The dragon made up entirely of diamond and roared as it looked at Jaden and his monsters. Bastion smirked as he played another card.
"I activate the ritual spell card, Ritual of Lithmus! And now I give up my level eight Burstyn to play…Swordsman of Doom Lithmus in attack mode!"
(Swordsman of Doom Lithmus-LV/8, Attribute/Dark, ATK/0, DEF/0, Type/Warrior/Ritual/Effect. This card can only be Ritual Summoned with the Ritual Spell Card, "Ritual of Lithmus". This card cannot be destroyed by battle and is unaffected by the effects of Trap Cards. While there is a face-up Trap Card on the field, this card's ATK and DEF become 3000.)
A man that wore a suit similar to Spanish bull fighter with two swords in his hands. Bastion smirked at Optimus's face.
"My swordsman gains three thousand attack points if there is a face-up trap card and, look, there is. Last Magnet! Now I play the spell card, A Wing beat of Giant Dragon!"
(A Wing beat of Giant Dragon-Type/Spell/Normal. Return 1 face-up Level 5 or higher Dragon-Type monster you control to the owner's hand and destroy all Spell and Trap Cards.)
"By returning a level five or above dragon-type monster, all spells and traps are destroyed. But before you go gloating, I use the second trap card, Shelter!"
(Shelter-Type/Trap/Normal. Activate this card when you play a spell card that destroys 1 or more Spell and/or Trap cards. Your Spells and/or Traps are unaffected by the activated cards effect.)
"Thanks to this trap card, my cards are unaffected. Yours, on the other hand, aren't so lucky."
"Good thing I'm chaining it then! I activate the trap card Reinforcements! Now Optimus gains five hundred additional attack points!"
Optimus Prime-ATK/2700
The card that was activated blew up after the chain was done along with Jaden's other facedown. No one saw the subtle smirk that had crossed his face as he placed the card in the grave. Bastion just pointed at the weakened Optimus and shouted to his swordsman.
"Go my Swordsman! Attack Jaden's Optimus! Seven Star Slash!"
The monster leapt into the air before performing an intricate movement of strikes with his twin swords. The robot monster groaned as the invisible slashes struck him and made him fall apart literally. Jaden growled as his life points dropped as did the Swordsman attack points.
Bastion: 1500/Optimus (Jaden): 200
"Since your Hi-Q Power Form can't be targeted by a non-Machine type, I'll have to attack you directly with Water Dragon. Go, Tidal Surge!"
The Sea Serpent roared as it sent a gush at the Autobot leader. Elita gasped as the attack neared her boyfriend and she closed her eyes.
"Jaden…"
"I activate the trap that sleeps in my grave, Impervious Alloy!"
(Impervious Alloy-Type/Trap/Normal. You can activate this card's effect if it was sent to the grave by a card effect. All battle damage is reduced to zero and the controller of this card gains 500 life points.)
A sheen of white armor covered Jaden as the water crashed against it. The gang leader stood firm as the attack washed over him. Bastion just stared in shock as the armor faded and the leader's life points went up.
Bastion: 1500/Optimus (Jaden): 700
"I'll set one card facedown and end. I take it that was one of the cards I destroyed?" Bastion asked.
"Yep, I draw." Optimus replied to the question and felt his chest glowing again.
The spectators and Bastion covered their eyes in shock as the glowing light from the gang leader's chest. Megatron just smirked at the screen and laughed loud and cruelly.
"Now this duel shall come to an end…" Megatron said with a cruel smile.
The glowing died down on the field and showed Jaden with his arm out and a card in his hand. The gang leader looked at the card he had drawn and saw that it was the one he needed to end the duel. The gang leader's head snapped up with a smirk adorning his face. Bastion's eyes widen at the smirk.
What did he draw? Could he have…? No, my formula is flawless. I've won! Bastion thought.
"Alright, its time to end this, Bastion. It's been fun but it's time. I remove Optimus prime from my grave in order to play a new form of him…behold, Power master Optimus Prime!"
(Power master Optimus Prime-LV/10, Attribute/Light, ATK/3000, DEF/2500, Type/Machine/Effect. This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special summoned by removing "Optimus Prime" from your graveyard. If "Hi-Q/Power Form" is not in play, destroy this card. Once per turn, this card can attack a second time.)
The famous robot appeared again on this time he looked different; instead of the regular radio antenna that adorned the side of his head, he had twin solar panels on the sides along with a rectangle chest load out. Jaden just smirked as he grabbed a final card and slammed it on his MZ.
"I release Power master Optimus Prime to summon…Power Master Optimus Prime Battle mode!"
(Power Master Optimus Prime/Battle Mode-LV/12, Attribute/Light, ATK/4500, DEF/3000, Type/Machine/Effect. This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special summoned by releasing "Power Master Optimus Prime". If "Hi-Q Power Form" is not in play, destroy this card. Once per turn, you can destroy 1 monster in play and then inflict damage equal to half of the destroyed monster's ATK. If you use this effect, you cannot enter your battle phase. This card can attack twice per battle phase.)
The battle mode of the super powered robot was much different; blasters of various shapes and sizes were attached to the head, shoulders and legs. Twin blasters rested in the Autobot robot leader's hands. Jaden smirked at the new monster.
"With him, I'm going to win this duel." Jaden proudly stated.
"Not likely. I play the trap card Spirit Barrier. Now with this in play, my swordsman gains back his three thousand attack points! And that's not all! My spirit barrier reduces all battle damage to zero!"
"But what about effect damage? Because that's Battle Mode's effect. He can take out one monster on the field and then inflict damage equal to half of that Monster's attack power. So end this with tri-blaze assault!" Jaden roared.
Bastion was dumbfounded at the words. The boy had found a way to win!
"What?" Bastion asked still in shock as the blasts from the revived Autobot crashed into his swordsman.
Bastion:0/Optimus (Jaden): 700
"That's game. Nice match Bastion." Optimus said as his disk shut down.
"Thank you. I tried my best. But you are something else Optimus. I wish you luck in the school duel." Bastion said.
The two were interrupted by the chancellor's voice.
"With the conclusion of this duel, we will now have a thirty minute break for everyone to get refreshments and bathroom breaks. Jaden, Bastion well done in that exciting duel." Sheppard said with a smile.
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Locker Room
"It'll soon be time." Megatron stated with a wild grin on his face.
The gang leader's empty laughter filled the entire room, forcoming the end for Bastion.
Please R&R.