Episode 53: War of the Lords Part 1

Apep and Yuni are continuing there journey through the Realm of Chaos. They seem to have made a lot of progress, since the once distant mountain range now appears to be fairly close. At the base of the mountains, some ancient ruins can be seen. Yuni looks towards Apep and asks, "Apep, you've mentioned the Will of Chaos several times now. You said it lives in that temple, that it's the voice that speaks to me in my dreams, and back when we dueled before, you told me that your ability to Chaos Draw and Chaos Evolve came from the Will of Chaos. So what exactly is the Will of Chaos?"

Apep thinks for a moment. After some consideration, he says, "I guess that I should have explained it in greater detail to you. The Will of Chaos is exactly what it sounds like. It is the very will and essence of Chaos. It is the one that makes the final decision in what best serves the Balance."

Yuni questions, "But wait, wouldn't that be the Chaos Deity? If he's the supreme ruler of Chaos, why wouldn't he make those kind of decisions?"

"It was that way once before. But that was eons ago, before any mortal history even records. Originally, the Trinity of Chaos was merely a, let's say, Dictatorship of Chaos. There was only the Deity of Chaos, no envoys, no will. Eventually, the Deity of Chaos realized that he could not be the final word on what is Chaos. For even the Deity could be corrupted, so he created the Envoys of Chaos, as sort of a check and balance system. After many more eons, the deity of Chaos decided to balance the power further. It created the Will of Chaos. This way, there would be one to decide what is right, and another to enact it. The system is almost perfect. The Balance used to be in a state of constant flux, but with the introduction of the Will of Chaos, the Balance has remained fairly stable, excuse the Chaos Wars, for many eons."

Yuni questions, "So how has the Will of Chaos been affected by the Chaos Wars? Is he being controlled by Konton as well?"

Apep responds, "Fortunately, the Will of Chaos, being a separate entity from the Trinity of Chaos, is unaffected by the possessor of the Chaos Deck."

Yuni further questions, "Then why isn't it helping us fight Konton? I'll bet you the Will of Chaos is pretty powerful."

Apep sighs. He thinks, The Will of Chaos will help us, but not until the ultimate price is paid. He says aloud, "Hopefully, in time, the Will of Chaos will join us in our fight. However, the time is not yet right." Apep then quickly says, as if trying to change the subject, "Here's an interesting fact though, that temple doesn't only hold the Will of Chaos, it holds something else. Something more powerful than you could comprehend."

Yuni asks intrigued, "What is it?"

"It's an ancient artifact known as the Siphon of Chaos. No one knows exactly what it is. Some say it predates even the Realm of Chaos and the Chaos Deity himself. Some say that it's an artifact from a bygone era where Light and Darkness constantly fought with each other. Others say that it was created by the Chaos Deity to enforce the Balance. All that is known for fact is that it has the ability to change and influence the Balance."

Yuni questions, "What does that mean?"

"It means that it can drain and/or increase the Light or Darkness in anything. It can corrupt the purest of souls, but it can also redeem the darkest."

Yuni looks excited. He exclaims, "That's it!"

"What's it?"

"That's what we need to use to defeat Konton! We can drain the darkness right out of him! We don't even need to fight him! This is great!"

Apep says solemnly, "Sadly, we can not."

"Why?"

"There's a reason that it is kept at the Temple of the Balance. It is kept near the Will of Chaos because the it has been deemed forbidden to use. An item with that much power, is kept off limits to all, including the Deity of Chaos himself, let alone a mortal like you or me."

Yuni hangs his head. He says defeated, "Oh, sorry. I didn't realize."

Apep says, "Do not worry Yuni. I'm sure that you'll be able to defeat Konton." Apep instantly looks like he regretted saying that. He thinks, Shoot! I've said too much.

Yuni looks skeptical and asks, "What do you mean by I'll be able to defeat him. Don't you mean that we'll be able to defeat him?"

Apep nods somewhat nervously and says, "Of course Yuni. I just meant that since you were the one who defeated me, you're the one whose more qualified to beat him."

Yuni nods skeptically. He says, "I'm sure that it won't be just me. Together we're able to beat anyone. We'll do it together, or we won't do it at all."

Apep looks as if he's been stabbed by Yuni's words. He thinks, Maybe I should just tell him. There can't be too much harm in it. Can there? Apep sighs. He needs to know. I have to tell him. Apep takes a deep breath. He starts to say, "Yuni…there's something that I need to tell you. Something that I should have told you from the start."

Yuni asks, "What is it Apep?"

Apep opens his mouth to answer. But is quickly cut off by a voice saying, "Apep. It's been too long. Or should I be calling you by your Lord of Chaos name, Apophis?"

Yuni and Apep look up and see a shadowy figure materialize before them. Slowly, the person's features become visible. It's a tall man. He's wearing a black form-fitting jumpsuit with gold trim. Also, he wears a dark purple and gold trim cape, that blows in the breeze. His face is covered in black and white markings. And his hair vaguely resembles purple and gold fire. His eyes are similar to Apep's, with one eye gold, and one eye purple.

Apep says with a loathing voice, "Konton."

Upon hearing Apep, Yuni says, "So you're the ex-Lord of Chaos that I've heard so much about."

Konton's head suddenly twitches a few times. He says with extreme rage, "That's Lord of Chaos to you! I am the one and only Lord of Chaos! Apep is just a want to be!" Suddenly he calms down and says as if nothing happened, "So how have you been Apep? Is everything fine with you?"

Yuni whispers into Apep's ear, "Something's not right with this guy."

Apep whispers back, "Yeah, I'll vouch for that."

Konton says, "Oh, what are you two whispering about? I love whispering. So…secretive. I love secrets." Konton's mood suddenly shifts again. He says in anger, "You're not keeping secrets from me Apep, are you? I don't like secrets."

Apep demands, "What are you doing Konton!? Why are you like this!?"

Konton says somewhat innocently, "Like what?"

Apep looks like he's not sure what to say. He manages to say, "Well…um…you know…you're acting kind of…"

Konton says, "Try a little crazy. I accept it. I'm happy with myself."

Apep gulps awkwardly. He says, "Alright…yeah. How'd you go…" he gulps again, "crazy."

Konton is suddenly filled with rage. He shouts, "How dare you call me crazy!? I'm not crazy! No one gets away with calling Konton, the true Lord of Chaos, crazy!"

Yuni shouts, "You are crazy! What the heck are you doing!? You call yourself a Lord of Chaos, and yet you've conquered the Chaos Realm, and thrown it into disbalance!"

Konton thinks a few moments and says calmly, "So I have. Interesting. I never thought about it that way." His mood shifts again. He says angrily, "Of course I've thrown everything into disbalance! This is my revenge! I am the one and only Lord of Chaos, but they all denied me! Never again will I be denied my rightful place!"

Apep says sincerely, "Konton, please listen to me. I never meant anything personal when I dethroned you. I didn't mean for everything to turn out like…like this. I'll give you one last chance to give up."

Konton laughs. "You think that I care whether or not it was personal!? Ha! The Society of Chaos was my life! My life! When I was dismissed, I had nothing! I went into exile! I've lived the past 11 years in solitude! Alone! The only person I had to talk to was myself!"

Yuni mutters under his breath, "That explains a lot."

Konton continues, his voice sounding emotional, and on the verge of crying, "You took everything from me! I was a lord without any subjects! At least here people listen to me! Here people give me respect! That's all I ever wanted." Konton bends over and starts to cry.

Apep steps up to Konton. He says, "Konton, I never meant for any of this to happen. Please, forget this foolish pursuit. We can return to the Society, together, we can mend your life."

Konton looks up and says meekly, "Would you really do that for me?"

Apep says, "Of course." He reaches up and begins to place his hand on Konton's back.

The moment that Apep touches him, Konton shouts in fury, "Get your filthy hand off of me!" Apep's hand quickly withdraws. Konton continues, "You are the reason for my torture! You're the one who destroyed me! I'll never forgive you! I have proved my superiority by conquering the Realm of Chaos! You can go one and rule over your pathetic Society of Chaos, I rule all of Chaos!"

Apep steps back and says, "That's it then. There's no hope for you. I'm so sorry."

Konton says, "There is nothing to be sorry about. But enough talk. I came here to destroy you!" Konton raises his arm in front of his chest, and suddenly light and dark energy begin to swirl around his arm. The energy consolidates and forms a white and black Duel Gauntlet."

Yuni starts to raise his Duel Gauntlet and says, "Now you're making sense! Let's duel!" Apep raises his arm in front of Yuni and prevents him from stepping forward. Yuni complains, "Come on Apep. You told me that I proved myself. Let me duel."

Apep says sternly, "No Yuni. This is my personal battle. I will not let you fight my demons. This is a challenge that I must take." Apep raises up his Duel Gauntlet.

Konton says playfully, "Oh boy, this should be fun!"

Both activate their Duel Gauntlets. The Duel Computer says, "Duel now initiating. Apep vs. Konton. Scanning decks…decks accepted. Commence dueling."

Konton says, "Apep my boy, you'd honor me if you'd take the first move."

Apep draws and says awkwardly, "Sure…whatever you say." Apep takes a moment to observe his hand. He finally says, "I'll start things off by summoning Chaos-Tech Initiator (Light/Level 1/Machine/Effect/ATK 0/DEF 0) in defense mode." The monster is a mechanical form which looks half fiendish and half angelic. "When I summon Initiator, I can send both a Light and a Dark type monster from my deck to my grave. I'll send the Dark type Chaos-Tech Guardian, and the Light type Chaos-Tech Monk. Then I'll banish them both in order to special summon Chaos-Tech Twilight Sorcerer (Dark/Level 6/Machine/Effect/ATK 2300/DEF 2000)! To finish things off, I'll set a card (Apep's hand: 3)!"

Konton draws a card. He says, "Oh, I like your move. You always did have a soft spot for that Twilight Sorcerer. Do you mind if I copy your move?"

Apep looks unsure whether to answer or not. He manages to say, "Um…well…I guess…if you want."

Konton shouts in rage, "I'll do what I want to do! If I want to copy-!" He suddenly calms down. "Oh, you said yes. Wonderful. Okay, I summon Chaos Purger (Dark/Level 1/Fiend/ATK 0/DEF 0)." Like Apep's monster, Konton's is a creature that is half fiendish, half angelic, except this monster looks all natural, instead of robotic. "Like your Initiator, my Purger sends both a Light and a Dark monster to the grave. I send Sphere of Chaos and Chaos-End Master to the grave. I'll continue to replicate you, and banish my two monsters to summon the Chaos Sorcerer (Dark/Level 6/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK 2300/DEF 2000)! Now I'll start to be a little original. I activate Chaos Sorcerer's effect and banish your Twilight Sorcerer!" Chaos Sorcerer casts its spell and a void opens up next to Apep's monster and sucks it in.

Apep shouts, "No, not my Twilight Sorcerer!"

Konton says sympathetically, "Aw, did I hurt your feelings? I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to." He suddenly says with no empathy, "Get over it you cry baby! This is a duel!"

Apep looks as if he's not sure what to say.

Konton adds kindly, "Don't worry about it. I think I'll do one more thing before I end my turn. Is that okay? You don't mind, right?"

Apep says annoyed, "You just said it yourself, this is a duel! Do what you want!"

Konton says, sounding offended, "Jeez Apep, calm down. No need to use your angry voice. So yeah, anyways, I activate Chaos Engine! Now once per turn, as long as I control either a Light or a Dark monster, I can send either a Light or a Dark type monster from my deck to my grave." A large mechanical devise appears on the field behind Konton's monsters. "I'll activate its effect right now and send the Dark attribute Phantom of Chaos to my grave. "I think I'll end my turn now (Konton's hand: 3)." He says with a sudden anger, "I shall obliterate your soul and send it into oblivion by the time this duel is through! You will pay for all of the torture that you've put me through!

Apep draws. He pleads, "Please believe me Konton, it doesn't have to be like this! We can find you help! We can fix you!"

Konton says angrily, "Believe it or not, I like what I've become! I am more powerful than I've ever been! And I don't have any pathetic emotions weighing me down! I only know rage!" He starts to cry out of nowhere. He sobs, "You don't know what it's like to be stuck the way I am, constantly shifting emotions. You can't help. No one can help me."

Apep says solemnly, "Then I am so sorry I have to do this. I tribute my Chaos-Tech Initiator in order to special summon Chaos-Tech Duplicity (Light/Level 6/Machine/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2000)!" The monster looks like a featureless android, colored purely a neutral grey. "When I special summon this card, it becomes the attribute as the monster I tributed, and gains a different effect. Since I tributed a light type monster, it doesn't change." The monster begins to transform. It changes to a golden color and it starts to glow intensely. "To add to that, I activate Yang Force!" A large, glowing yang symbol appears on Apep's field.

Yuni exclaims, "It's that card!"

Apep continues, "This card makes all of my monsters become Light attributes, and prevents all of my Light attribute monsters from being destroyed by battle. Now, Chaos-Tech Duplicity, attack Chaos Sorcerer!" Apep's monster fires a beam of light energy at Konton's Chaos Sorcerer (Konton's LP: 3900).

Konton shouts in rage, "How dare you destroy my monster! You will pay dearly for that!"

Apep says, "And that's not all! Due to Yang Force, whenever one of my Light monsters inflicts battle damage, I gain 500 life points, and on top of that, the effect that my Duplicity has allows me to draw a card every time it destroys a monster by battle" A light enshrouds Apep and heals him (Apep's LP: 4500). Apep then draws a card. "Now I'll end my turn (Apep's hand: 3)."

Yuni cheers, "Yeah, that's it Apep! Show him who the true Lord of Chaos is!"

Konton shouts, "Shut up you kid! I am the Lord of Chaos!" He draws and says calmly, "This duel is not yours to win. First I'll activate the effect of Chaos Engine and send the Light type Chaos Command Magician from my deck to my grave. Then I activate the effect of Chaos Destiny Soldier in my hand and banish my Dark type Phantom of Chaos from my grave in order to special summon it (Light/Level 6/Warrior/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 2100)!" In a flash of light, the new monster appears. It is a knight wearing shining, gold armor, holding a sword of light, and a golden shield. "Now I'll activate its effect, and by tributing my Chaos Purger, I can destroy two cards you control! I'll target your monster, and your facedown card!"

Apep objects, "Well I'll just activate my facedown card! It's called Chaos-Tech Crest! This card can negate any effect that targets a Chaos-Tech monster I control!" Konton's monster shoots a beam of energy at Apep's, but suddenly a mechanized version of a yin-yang appears in front of the monster and blocks the attack.

Konton shrugs and says, "Fair enough." His mood swings again and he yells, "I will destroy you for doing that!" Then he says as calm as ever, "I end my turn (Konton's hand: 3)."

Apep draws. He says, "Enough of this toying around. I summon Chaos-Tech Obliterator (Dark/Level 4/Machine/Effect/ATK 2400/DEF 0) (Attribute: Light)!" The card is a monstrous robot that is covered from head to toe in various weapons. "Now I attack your monster with Chaos-Tech Duplicity!"

Konton says mockingly, "It looks like I'm not the only crazy one here. You just destroyed both of our monsters." He starts to laugh hysterically.

Apep says, "No Konton! You forget, my Yang Force prevents my Light attribute monsters from being destroyed by battle!"

Konton says in a worried tone, "Oh no." Apep's monster fires abeam of energy at Konton's monster and destroys it.

Apep continues, "Thanks to its effect, I'll now draw a card. And then I'll attack you directly with Chaos-Tech Obliterator, which can only declare an attack if I first banish either a Light or Dark monster from my grave. I'll banish Chaos-Tech Initiator to attack you directly!" Apep's monster fires a barrage of weapons at Konton (Konton's LP: 1500). Apep adds, "And now, thanks to Yang Force, I gain 500 life points (Apep's LP: 5000)! There's no way that I'll let you take full control over the Realm of Chaos! You're through (Apep's hand: 4)!"

Konton draws and he starts to laugh. He laughs harder, and harder, until he suddenly starts to cough. Once he gets himself together, he says, "Sorry, but I just drew the perfect card. If I may quote you, 'enough toying around.' First, I activate Chaos Engine and send Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning to my grave. Then I banish it and Chaos Sorcerer in order to special summon Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End (Dark/Level 8/Dragon/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2500)!" The ultimate monster of the End appears on the field.

Yuni mutters, "Oh no, not this guy again."

Konton continues, somewhat excitedly, "And that's not all! I activate Primal Seed! Since I control one of the Envoy monsters, I can activate this card and return to banished monsters to my hand! I add Black Luster Soldier and Chaos Sorcerer! Now I'll banish Chaos Purger and Chaos Command Magician in order to special summon Chaos Sorcerer! But don't feel safe yet! I activate Chaos Rising! This card allows me to return two banished monsters to the grave! However, they won't stay there for long, because I banish them in order to summon Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning (Light/Level 8/Warrior/Effect/ATK 3000/DEF 2500)!" The second Envoy of Chaos appears on the field.

Yuni mouths, "Oh no."

Konton rants with rage, "You may be winning this duel so far, but I assure you, you can't stand up against both Envoys of Chaos and their servant all by yourself! You are completely and utterly doomed!"

Apep gulps in nervousness.