Thetrueazure: Ah! It feels good to be writing again!
Asuka: I'll say, it was getting real boring.
Thetrueazure: Yeah, but I have a feeling the days till graduation is going to be very interesting. Ritsu, if you would please do the disclaimer.
Ritsu: No.
Asuka: Why?
Ritsu: Because they already know it.
I tune my Level 8 Kaze-Ryu, Dragon of the Storms with my Level 3 Mist Valley Hurricane!" Hurricane split into three Synchro Gates of pure wind as Kaze-Ryu flew through turning into eight stars. His dragon eyes then glowed green again as he called out "This is my power to change the future! Changing Winds!"
Nami followed suit as she said, "In that case, I'll tune my Level 8 Leviathan, Dragon of the Waters with my Level Sub Zero Spirit!" Sub Zero Spirit kicked off her sandals as she turned into three Synchro Gates made of water. Leviathan then flew through and turned into eight stars as well. Nami's dragon eyes then begin glow blue "This is mypower to support my comrades! Flowing Waters!"
A new storm begins with righteous fury! Its mighty winds will blow away all evil! Synchro Summon! The mighty tempest, Arashi – Dragon of the Raging Storms (11/3100/2600)!
The great oceans provide a noble healer! Its waters will restore all impurities! Synchro Summon! The surging guardian, Kaimen- Dragon of the Calming Oceans (11/3000/2800)!
Brilliant lights shot out of the Synchro Gates and revealed the evolved forms of Kaze-Ryu and Leviathan. Just like the others, they now stood on two legs, had four wings, and were clearly buffer and stronger than before. Kaimen stretched herself out and Arashi flexed his muscles.
"Ah, doesn't it feel good to be back in this form!"
Kaimen nodded. "I feel so much stronger now!"
Akira and Nami smiled to each other before turning their attention back to Luna and Yuzuki.
"Now it's time for us to finish this duel," Akira said fiercely. "First, Arashi's effect activates! When he is Synchro Summoned, I can destroy one monster on the field and deal you damage for that monster's level times 300! And I know the perfect monster." Pointing his finger, Yuzuki gasped as she knew what was going to happen. "Your Blackwing Armor Master may be immune to destruction by battle, but it can easily be destroyed by card effect! Now go, Raging Tempest!" Arashi flapped both pairs of wings twice and released a powerful green tornado that ripped through Armor Master then continued to blast Luna and Yuzuki.
"Since your Armor Master is a level 7 monster, you both take 2100 points of damage!"
Akira/Nami: 1950
Yuzuki/Luna: 1500
Akira turned to Nami. "May I?"
She gave him a nod and smirked "Show'em what you got!"
"Now, I activate Kaimen's special ability! Once per turn, I can tribute one monster on our side of the field and increase our life points by half its original attack points! So, I release Kaimen! Now go, Rain of Restoration!" Kaimen flew into the air, glowing bright blue before turning into a cloud that started to rain down on Akira and Nami, restoring their life points.
Nami/Akira: 3450
Yuzuki/Luna: 1500
"Now, I activate Monster Reborn to bring Kaimen to my side of the field." A huge column of water shot up from a crack in the ground and from it appeared Kaimen once again.
Yuzuki looked to Luna with some concern, knowing that with both monsters on their side of the field, Akira and Nami had the power to destroy Ancient Fairy Dragon and wipe out the rest of their life points. However, the nod Luna gave her erased her fears.
"That's right."Yuzuki thought. "We still have two facedowns on the field, they can't touch us."
"Now, before I attack, I set one card facedown and activate the Spell Card Bait Doll, allowing me to activate my Trap Stun!" Akira played both cards and Trap Stun sent bolts of lightning at both Yuzuki and Luna's facedown Trap Cards, turning them to stone as the two looked on in shock.
Nami gave Akira a thumbs up. "Alright Akira! Now send the dragons in and finish them off!"
Akira nodded back. "Together! Arashi, destroy Luna's Ancient Fairy Dragon! Razor Tempest!"
"With pleasure!" Placing his hands together, the Wind Dragon then pushed his hands forward, sending out a powerful green cyclone with darker green razor-tipped feathers that cut Ancient Fairy Dragon to ribbons.
"Ancient Fairy Dragon!" Luna called out to her destroyed dragon.
Akira/Nami: 3450
Yuzuki/Luna: 500
"Kaimen, attack their life points directly! Final Flood!" Akira and Nami both called out as Kaimen flew into the air and slashed with her right claw as a powerful wave of water came out. It then passed over Luna and Yuzuki, knocking them down and dropping their life points to zero.
Akira/Nami: 3450: Winner
Yuzuki/Luna: 0
As soon as the duel was over Nami ran over to Akira and leapt into his arms. He spun around as they kissed, laughing in excitement. Once Akira put Nami down, Luna came over to join them and smiled as she put her hands on their shoulders.
"You guys did extremely well today. You should be proud of yourselves. Not only did you both win, but you managed to unlock your new powers."
Nami smiled at Luna. "We couldn't have done it without your guidance." Luna just smiled with a slight blush before walking away to let the two young lovers have another moment to celebrate.
Ritsu then stood with Yusei. "Alright… We finally have all of our powers unlocked." Realizing what he just said, he then looked to Yusei. "Wait a minute Yusei, if all seven of us unlocked our powers, then why do you need to train me and Kurogasa?"
Yusei just gave Ritsu a knowing smile. "Oh, you'll see." He then walked away.
Ch.57 Shooting Star Trial
In an unknown place Apollyon was growing very impatient, he destroyed the nearest wall and roared in frustration.
"Satellizer! Hero! Hogo! Shin!" Satellizer, Hero, and Hogo bowed towards Apollyon while Shin leaned against the wall.
"What is it you require master?" Satellizer asked him.
"I am growing impatient! All six elemental dragons and that signer boy obtained their new powers!" Apollyon growled and destroyed another object. "I am tired of waiting! I want them sent to the deepest depths of the netherworld!"
"Please master, have patience, this is going according to my plan." Satellizer explained. "We will bring you back to your full glory master, so rest easy."
Apollyon lied down. "I am trusting all of you for this, don't disappoint me." Apollyon then vanished into thin air while Hero stood up.
"How do you plan on bringing Apollyon to full power?"
Satellizer gave an evil smirk. "I plan on defeating the light user in battle. When he falls, the seal that keeps Apollyon's power will shatter."
"Allow me to carry out that mission Mistress." Hogo asked Satellizer who giggled.
"My, so formal. Very well, I am expecting results my dear Hogo." Hogo bowed towards them before leaving the room.
"Can you really trust him?" Hero asked.
"Of course, he's under Apollyon's control." Satellizer smirked. "Plus, he was originally Raikou's first choice for a master until we got to him." Hero and Shin walked out of the room, leaving Satellizer by herself. "Soon you will be by my side again, Rai."
Rai sneezed in the park while Sora, Kuraki, and Asuka were talking.
"Are you OK Rai?" Sora asked.
"I'm fine."
"OK, well, me and Kuraki got to go now." Asuka and Kuraki stood up and waved goodbye to Sora and Rai.
"I'm going to go as well, bye." Sora gave Rai a hug before running off, leaving Rai by himself as Miya appeared.
"You seem troubled Rai, what's the matter?" Miya asked in concern.
"It's about what I saw during the Dragon's Cup." Rai said. "There's just no way she's still alive. She died right in my arms."
"If she is alive, then she'll have to face my blade." Karasuba said.
Over at Ritsu's house, everyone was doing their own thing, everything was quiet…until.
"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" Yuzuki screamed while everyone heard Ritsu's scream in agony.
"I'm sorry!" Ritsu got out before he was tossed into the living room.
"Uh, what happened?" Krad wondered while Ritsu was still dazed.
Keira looked at Ritsu. "You walked in on her changing, didn't you?" Ritsu nodded.
"Ritsu~" Yuzuki sang in a dark tone. "Where are you~"
"Run, now!" Satoshi told him, but Yuzuki walked into the room with a baseball bat. "Oh god."
"OK, Yuzuki, calm down, I didn't even know you were in there." Ritsu tried to calm Yuzuki down.
"That's why you knock." Yuzuki told him. "I'll think of your punishment later, you and Kurogasa still have that Turbo Duel against Yusei." Yuzuki walked out of the room.
"You are so dead Ritsu." Krad told him.
Ritsu glared at him. "Not if I use you as a human shield."
"You wouldn't."
"Oh I would." Ritsu looked at Kurogasa. "Let's get going Kurogasa."
"Alright." Kurogasa grabbed his deck and left with Ritsu.
Kuraki and asked were walking through town, heading back to Ritsu's house. While they were walking, Asuka noticed something.
"Hey, isn't that your boyfriend and Ritsu over there?" Asuka pointed towards the duel track. Kuraki looked to see Ritsu and Kurogasa on their duel runners talking to Yusei.
"Looks like it's their turn for a duel." Kuraki said while Asuka looked at her in confusion. "Let's go watch, it's gonna be interesting."
"He should be here any minute now." Ritsu checked the time.
"Aren't you nervous?" Ritsu and Kurogasa turned to see Kuraki and Asuka walking up to them. "You are facing the best Turbo Duelist of all time."
"What are you girls doing here?" Kurogasa asked.
"We were on are way back home until we saw you two waiting for someone." Asuka explained. "Who are you guys waiting for?"
"Yusei Fudo." Asuka froze at what Ritsu said. "What?"
"You mean the Yusei Fudo, the one who won the Fortune Cup and saved us from the Ark Cradle incident?" Asuka felt lightheaded. "I think I'm gonna faint."
"Can someone say fangirl." Ritsu thought while they heard a sound of duel runners come up to them. They saw Yusei, Jack, Crow, Akiza, Jihl, Leo, and Luna.
"You guys ready?" Yusei went straight to the point while Kurogasa and Ritsu nodded and put their helmets on.
"Let's go!" Kurogasa said while they sped down the track. Kurogasa looked at Yusei. "So how are we doing this?"
"Since it's a 2 on 1 duel, I'll have 8000 life points while you two will still have 4000, and no one can attack on the first turn."
"Sounds good! Ritsu?" Kurogasa looked at Ritsu.
"I've got no complaints." Ritsu said while they turned the first corner. "Let's go! I activate the Speed World 2 field spell!" Kurogasa and Yusei did the same thing.
"Duel mode engaged, Autopilot standing by."
"A turbo duel is commencing, a turbo duel is commencing. All vehicles change to the designated lane, a turbo duel is commencing, a turbo duel is commencing, all vehicles change to the designated lane" The computer voice said while the vehicles changed lanes while Ritsu, Kurogasa, and Yusei drove to the main duel lane and drew their opening hands.
"Riding duel, Acceleration!"
Yusei: 8000/SPC: 0
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 0
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 0
"Cool, they just started." Everyone turned to see Akira, Keira, Yuzuki, Shiko, Satoshi, Terra, Nami, and Krad.
"Let's see how this plays out." Akiza said as the three duelists turned the first corner.
"I'll take the first turn, draw!" Ritsu drew his sixth card. "I summon Red Eyes Wyvern (4/1800/1600) in attack mode!" The adolescent version of the famed Red Eyes appeared on the field. "I set one card facedown and end my turn!" One reverse card appeared.
"My turn! I draw!" Kurogasa drew his sixth card.
Yusei: 8000/SPC: 1
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 1
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 1
"I summon my Haos Siege (4/1900/1400) in attack mode!" Kurogasa called out as his signature white knight appeared on the field. "I set two cards face down and end my turn!" Two reverse cards appeared.
"Those two are starting off strong." Jihl looked at Terra. "What do you think will happen Terra?"
Terra looked surprised and looked away. "Uh, well, it could go either way." He blushed slightly.
"Well, let's wait and see." Akiza said.
"It's my turn now, I draw!" Yusei drew his sixth card.
Yusei: 8000/SPC: 2
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 2
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 2
"I summon my Shield Wing (2/0/900) in defense mode!" Yusei yelled as a green winged creature appeared on the field and moved its wings to protect himself. "I set one card facedown and end my turn!" One reverse card appeared.
"OK, Yusei is starting off with a strong defense with Shield Wing who needs three attacks for it to be destroyed." Ritsu thought while they turned the next corner. "I draw!"
Yusei: 8000/SPC: 3
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 3
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 3
"I summon Axe Dragonute (4/2000/1200) in attack mode!" Ritsu's axe wielding dragon appeared with a loud roar. "Next I activate my facedown card known as Dragon's Rage! This gives my dragons the ability to do piercing damage!"
"Alright Ritsu!" Nami cheered.
"If those attacks go through, Yusei will take a big hit." Luna said while Leo chuckled.
"But Yusei won't let those attacks go through."
"Red Eyes Wyvern! Attack his Shield Wing now!" Red Eyes Wyvern fired a crimson fireball at Shield Wing.
"I activate my trap card Scrap Iron Scarecrow!" A metal scarecrow with a football helmet absorbed the fireball. "It stops your attack and let's me place it facedown again!" Scrap Iron Scarecrow reset itself.
"That's a nice card Yusei, but you can only use that card for one attack!" Ritsu pointed at Shield Wing. "Axe Dragonute, attack Shield Wing!" Axe Dragonute swung its mighty axe at the winged creature who deflected the axe with its wings.
"Sorry but Shield Wing needs three attacks for it to be destroyed!"
"You still take damage!" The shockwave from the axe strike hit Yusei's runner causing him to swerve. "After he attacks, he switches to defense mode!" Axe Dragonute knelt down.
Yusei: 6900/SPC: 2
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 3
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 3
"I'll end my turn right there." Ritsu declared.
"My move! I draw!" Kurogasa drew his next card.
Yusei: 6900/SPC: 3
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 4
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 4
"I summon my Haos Mantris (3/1500/1500) in attack mode!" A portal appeared next to Siege as a giant white and yellow mantis appeared on the field. "Next, since I normal summoned a monster, I'm allowed to special summon Turbo Booster (1/0/0) from my hand in attack mode!" A small machine with rocket arms appeared.
"I see what you're trying to do Kurogasa." Yusei told him. "You plan to release Turbo Booster on the second attack in order to destroy my Shield Wing. A clever strategy."
"Thanks! Haos Siege! Attack his Shield Wing!" Haos Siege charged at Shield Wing with its scepter.
"I activate Scrap Iron Scarecrow!" Siege's attack was stopped by the metal scarecrow as it reset itself.
"Mantris! Cut his Shield Wing to ribbons!" Haos Mantris used its massive cutters to slash the winged creature who deflected the attack. "Now I release Turbo Booster and destroy Shield Wing!" Turbo Booster fired its rockets and destroyed Shield Wing. "I end my turn!"
"Whoa! He took out his defense like it was nothing!" Asuka said in amazement.
"Those two are off to a strong." Luna said. "Yusei's gonna have a tough time coming back."
"Yusei will be fine." Jack said. "He beat me, so he'll pull through."
"My turn, I draw!" Yusei drew his next card.
Yusei: 6900/SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 5
Ritsu: 4000/SPC: 5
"I play the Speed Spell Angel's Baton; I draw two cards and discard one!" Yusei drew two cards from his deck and discarded Quillbolt Hedgehog. "Next I summon the tuner monster Debris Dragon (4/1000/2000) in attack mode!" A mini version of the famed Stardust Dragon appeared on the field, surprising both Ritsu and Kurogasa.
"Is he!" Ritsu gasped.
"He is!" Kurogasa answered.
"I activate Debris Dragon's special ability; I can special summon one monster from my graveyard, just as long as its attack points are 500 or less!" Shield Wing popped out of his graveyard. "I special summon Shield Wing!" The green winged creature appeared on the field once more. "Next, since I have a tuner on the field, I can special summon Quillbolt Hedgehog (2/800/800) in defense mode!" A cute hedgehog with nuts and bolts on its back appeared on the field.
"Here it comes." Krad said.
"I tune my level 2 Quillbolt Hedgehog and Shield Wing with my level 4 Debris Dragon!" Debris Dragon gave a loud roar and turned into four synchro gates and surrounded Shield Wing and Quillbolt Hedgehog, creating a total of four stars.
Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon (8/2500/2000)!
Yusei's majestic dragon appeared on the field in a blaze of stardust and a mighty roar that sent shock waves across the track.
"Whoa, I did not expect him to bring out Stardust so quickly." Ritsu said in surprise. "This is gonna be tough."
"No kidding." Kurogasa said while Yusei turned his runner 90 degrees.
"Stardust Dragon, attack Ritsu's Red Eyes Wyvern! Shooting Sonic!" Stardust Dragon fired a concentrated blast of stardust at the adolescent Red Eyes, destroying it instantly.
Yusei: 6900/SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 5
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 5
"I set one card facedown and end my turn!" Yusei said as one reverse card appeared on the field.
"Well then, if you're going all out, then that means I should go all out as well! I draw!" Ritsu drew his next card.
Yusei: 6900/SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 6
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 6
"I summon the tuner monster Delta Flyer (3/1500/900) in attack mode!" A high speed dragon flew past the duelists. "I activate Delta Flyer's special ability, I increase my Dragonute's level by 1!" Axe Dragonute roared as it received some power (4-5).
"Here comes Raikou." Satoshi said.
"It's only natural." Crow said. "Yusei brought out Stardust Dragon, so Ritsu is going to go all out as well."
"Meaning Kurogasa will bring out Leonidas next turn." Kuraki said while she watched the duel.
"This is so exciting!" Asuka yelled.
"I tune my level 5 Axe Dragonute with my level 3 Delta Flyer!" Delta Flyer turned into three synchro gates and surrounded Axe Dragonute, turning him into five stars.
When the stars of heaven converge, they unlock the door to a true salvation; become the light that descends from the heavens! Synchro Summon! The Divine Light, Raikou-The Dragon of the Heavens (8/3000/2400)!
Raikou appeared in a deafening roar and stared down Stardust Dragon.
"So this is the legendary Stardust Dragon, I must say I'm impressed."
"Get ready Yusei! Raikou, attack Stardust Dragon with Heavens Flame!" Raikou sent a stream of white flames at Stardust Dragon. "I activate Raikou's ability! I discard Divine Dragon Apocralyph (4/1000/1500) so that Raikou can gain Apocralyph's attack points!" Ritsu discarded Apocralyph as the fire stream intensified (3000-4000).
"Sorry, but my Scrap Iron Scarecrow will-"Yusei said when his trap card shattered. "What!"
"Sorry Yusei but my Trap Jammer trap card stops your trap during the battle phase, so Raikou's attack still goes through!" Raikou's attack still advanced towards Stardust.
"I activate the continuous trap card Enduro Soul!" Yusei's other facedown flipped face up. "This card negates Stardust Dragons battle destruction!" The flames hit Stardust who screamed in pain.
Yusei: 5400/SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 6
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 6
"Because I used Enduro Souls ability, Stardust Dragon's attack points decrease by 800." Stardust Dragon emerged from the flames with some scars (2500-1700).
"I end my turn."
"I draw!" Kurogasa drew his next card.
Yusei: 5400/SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 7
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"I summon Haos El Condor (3/1300/1100) in attack mode!" Kurogasa's signature tuner monster appeared on the field. "I activate his ability, changing Siege's level from 4 to 5!" Haos El Condor conjured up a spell that gave Haos Siege an extra level (4-5).
"Bring him out Kurogasa!" Ritsu yelled.
"With pleasure! I tune my level 5 Haos Siege with my level 3 Haos El Condor!" Haos El Condor transformed into three synchro gates and surrounded Siege, turning him into five stars.
Grinding light of the heart's soul, pierce and shatter through the darkness! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Haos Omega Leonidas (8/3000/2500)!
Haos Leonidas appeared on the field with a powerful roar while Kurogasa and Yusei's signer mark started to glow while Ritsu's element reacted.
"I'm just going to jump right into it! Leonidas, attack his Stardust Dragon! Omega Eraser!" Leonidas fired a powerful laser blast at Stardust Dragon.
"Enduro Soul's effect activates, saving Stardust from destruction!" Stardust endured the blast while the shockwave hit Yusei's runner.
Yusei: 4100/SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 7
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"I cut Mantris' attack points in half so that he can attack you directly!" Mantris moved past Stardust Dragon and attacked Yusei with half of its power (1500-750).
Yusei: 3350/SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 7
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"I end my turn." Kurogasa said while Mantris' power returned to normal and more scars appeared on Stardust Dragon (750-1500) (1700-900).
"Kurogasa tied things up." Keira said.
"Yeah, but Yusei's just getting started." Leo said while he saw Yusei smile.
"Very good you two!" Yusei said. "By working together, you were able to bring my life points down a considerable amount, but-"Yusei placed his hand on his deck. "I'll show the world beyond the limits! I draw!" Yusei drew his card and looked at it.
Yusei: 3350/SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 8
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 8
"I summon the tuner monster Mono Synchron (1/0/0) in attack mode!" A portal appeared beside Stardust as a small machine with the number one on it appeared on the field.
"A tuner!" Nami said in shock. "Is he going to synchro again?"
Akiza nodded. "Yes, but for a different monster."
"Since I normal summoned a monster, I'm allowed to summon my Turbo Booster as well!" A portal appeared near Mono Synchron as another Turbo Booster appeared on the field. "I tune my level 1 Turbo Booster with my level 1 Mono Synchron!" Mono Synchron became one synchro gate and surrounded Turbo Booster, turning him into one star.
Gathering wishes will call out a new speed's horizon! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! The Power of Hope, Synchro Tuner, Formula Synchron (2/200/1500)!
Out of a flash of light came a small machine whose main body was a formula one race car.
"Synchro Tuner?" Ritsu looked in confusion and then figured out what Yusei was going to do. "An Accel Synchro!"
"Formula Synchron's effect activates; each turn, I'm allowed to draw one card!" Yusei drew his card and revved up his runner. Yusei pushed all of his doubts out of his mind and looked on with determination. "Clear Mind! I tune my level 8 synchro monster Stardust Dragon with my level 2 Synchro Tuner, Formula Synchron!" Formula Synchron became two synchro gates and flew in front of Yusei and Stardust Dragon.
Gathering crystal dreams will open the door to a new evolution! Become the path its light shines upon! Accel Synchro!
Yusei disappeared along with Stardust Dragon with surprised Ritsu and Kurogasa, along with the gang.
"He disappeared!" Kurogasa said in shock.
"Where is he?" Shiko wondered when Yusei reappeared behind Ritsu and Kurogasa with an evolved form of Stardust Dragon, the evolved form had more armor and zoomed past Raikou and Leonidas with blinding speed.
"Be born, Shooting Star Dragon (10/3300/2500)!" Shooting Star Dragon gave a powerful roar.
"Shooting Star Dragon." Yuzuki repeated. "Incredible."
"I'm living my dream here!" Asuka squealed. "This is the best duel I've seen so far!"
"Shooting Star Dragon, attack Kurogasa's Mantris! Stardust Mirage!" Shooting Star Dragon charged at Haos Mantris with blinding speed.
"I activate the trap card Haos Freeze!" A bolt of lightning struck in between Shooting Star and Mantris. "When a Haos monster is targeted for an attack, this card stops the attack and ends the battle phase!"
"Impressive, I set one card facedown and end my turn!" One reverse card appeared.
"Shooting Star Dragon." Raikou said and looked at Ritsu. "Ready?"
"Of course!" Ritsu's eyes glowed brighter. "My turn, I draw!" Ritsu drew his next card.
Yusei: 3350/SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 9
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 9
"Before I do anything, I activate Speed World 2's effect! I remove 4 speed counters and inflict 800 points of damage for every speed spell I have!" Ritsu's duel runner slowed down considerably.
Yusei: 3350/SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 9
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 5
"I have two Speed Spells in hand, so you take 1600 points of damage!" Yusei's runner was struck by lightning, making him swerve to keep his balance.
Yusei: 1750/SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 9
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 5
"Now I summon the tuner monster Hope Dragon (3/1500/1000) in attack mode!" The miniature version of Raikou appeared on the field. "This is my ability, Divine Lightning! I tune my level 8 Raikou with my level 3 Hope Dragon!" Hope Dragon became three golden synchro gates and surrounded Raikou, turning him into eight stars.
When the stars of heaven converge, they open the door to a new power. Become that power that light the way to our future! Synchro Summon! Divinity's Resolve, Inazuma - Dragon of the Divine Light (11/3200/2700)!
Raikou's evolved version appeared on the field and readied his spear.
"Next I activate the Speed Spell – Battle Tuned! This card can only be activated if I have 3 or more speed counters." Delta Flyer popped out of Ritsu's graveyard. "I remove one tuner from my graveyard so that Inazuma gains his attack points until the end of my turn!" Ritsu pocketed Delta Flyer as Inazuma absorbed the power (3200-4700).
"4700 attack points!" Asuka looked at Inazuma. "Whoa!"
"Inazuma, attack Shooting Star Dragon with Lightning Spear!"
"Let's go Shooting Star Dragon!" Inazuma threw his spear at Shooting Star Dragon who disappeared in a portal. "What!"
"Shooting Star Dragon can negate one attack as long as I remove him from play." Yusei informed them.
"Damn." Ritsu muttered. "I end my turn! Inazuma's attack points return to normal." Inazuma lost his aura (4700-3200).
"At the end phase, Shooting Star Dragon returns to the field." Shooting Star Dragon reappeared on the field.
"My turn, I draw!" Kurogasa drew his next card.
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 7
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 10
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 6
"I summon the tuner monster Haos Wontu (2/100/0) in defense mode!" A small white rabbit with a penguin face appeared on the field. "I tune my level 8 Leonidas with my level 2 Haos Wontu!" Haos Wontu became two golden synchro gates and encircled Leonidas and began to spin at a high rate of speed.
The light of evolution flashes in the darkness of degeneration! Let its luminous glow open the door to a new era!
Kurogasa placed his hand literally inside of his heart and pulled out a card. "Shine Synchro!" He then placed the card on his duel disk as the golden sphere exploded, letting light and golden stardust light up the entire arena "Evolve from light, Haos Coruscant Leonidas (10/3500/2500)!"
Leonidas appeared on the field in his evolved form that was giving off a golden glow.
"So that's Kurogasa's new synchro." Jack said with a smirk. "I have to say, it's pretty impressive."
"What's this? Jack Atlas is actually complimenting someone?" Crow mischievously said.
"Shut up."
"That's an impressive synchro Kurogasa!" Yusei said.
"Thanks, and I'll show you why!" Haos Siege popped out of Kurogasa's graveyard. "I can remove up to three light monsters from my graveyard so that Haos Coruscant Leonidas gains half the attack of the removed card and an extra attack!" Haos Coruscant Leonidas absorbed Haos Siege (3500-4450).
"4450 attack points!" Leo said in shock. "And he has two attacks as well."
"I don't know if Yusei will block both." Luna said in worry. "Shooting Star Dragon can only negate one attack."
"Haos Coruscant Leonidas, attack Shooting Star Dragon, Omega Barrage!" Leonidas split into two clones. "Here comes the first attack!" The first clone flew towards Shooting Star.
"I activate Shooting Star Dragon's ability! I remove him from play and negate your attack!" Shooting Star retreated to a different dimension.
"That ability only works on one attack, which is why I have a second attack!" The second clone flew towards Yusei.
"I play the counter trap Negate Attack!" A clear vortex blocked the second clones attack.
"I-I end my turn." Kurogasa said. "So close, if I knew that facedown was Negate Attack I wouldn't have attacked."
"I draw!" Yusei drew his next card.
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 4000/SPC: 11
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"I activate the Speed Spell – Speed Energy!" Stardust started to rain on Shooting Star. "Now Shooting Star Dragon gains 200 attack points for each speed counter I have, I currently have 8 speed counters, so Shooting Star Dragon gains 1600 attack points!" Shooting Star Dragon became surrounded by a blue aura (3300-4900). "Next I activate Shooting Star Dragon's ability; I can check the top five cards on my deck and if any of those are tuners, then Shooting Star gets an extra attack!"
"He could potentially have five attacks." Jihl commented.
Yusei placed his hand on his deck. "First card." Yusei turned over the top card and revealed Junk Synchron. "It's a tuner monster! Second card!" Yusei turned over the second card and revealed Turbo Synchron. "Turbo Synchron, a tuner monster! Third card!" Yusei turned over the third card and revealed Hyper Synchron. "The tuner monster Hyper Synchron! Fourth card!" Yusei turned over the fourth card and revealed Road Synchron. "The tuner monster Road Synchron! The final card!" Yusei placed his hand on his deck and revealed the fifth card. "The tuner monster Nitro Synchron!"
"Impossible!" Kurogasa called out.
"Five attacks!" Ritsu said and looked at the field. "We don't have any facedowns!"
"Shooting Star Dragon, Stardust Mirage!" Shooting Star Dragon split into five different colored clones. "Attack Kurogasa's Leonidas!" The first clone flew towards Leonidas.
"I activate his ability; I remove him from play in order to negate your attack!" Leonidas retreated to a different dimension in order to dodge the attack.
"That effect only works on one attack, which leaves you wide open." Yusei turned his runner 90 degrees "Here comes the second attack, destroy his Haos Mantris!" The second clone rammed into Mantris, destroying it instantly.
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 600/SPC: 8
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"Now the third battle! Attack Kurogasa directly!" The third cloned struck Kurogasa's runner, dropping his life points down to zero and knocking him out of the match.
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 0/SPC: 0: Out
Ritsu: 3300/SPC: 7
"Kurogasa!" Ritsu called out.
"Time for the fourth battle! Attack Inazuma!" The fourth clone rammed into Inazuma, destroying him with little effort.
"Inazuma!"
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 0/SPC: 0: Out
Ritsu: 1600/SPC: 6
"Now the last battle! Attack Ritsu directly! Stardust Mirage!" The final clone struck Ritsu's runner, causing him to spin out while his life points hit zero.
Yusei: 1650/SPC: 6: Winner
Kurogasa: 0/SPC: 0
Ritsu: 0/SPC: 0
Ritsu took off his helmet and sighed. "So close and yet so far." Ritsu looked at Yusei. "You're the best for a reason."
"Yeah, I thought we were going to win." Kurogasa said with a smile.
"That was the point of this test." Yusei said while everyone made it to them.
"What do you mean?"
"I wanted to show you that winning isn't everything." Yusei pointed at the sky. "Even a star has to fall someday."
"I think I understand." Ritsu said. "I've been putting all of this pressure on me because of this war."
"Yeah, think things through before you go into the final battle." Yusei said. "You know we'll help you guys."
Ritsu nodded while Yusei, the Signers and Jihl drove away leaving Ritsu and the others there.
"That was an awesome duel!" Asuka squealed in joy. "I wish I had a camera so that I could record that!"
Kuraki laughed. "Come on Asuka, calm down." She looked at Ritsu and Kurogasa. "That was an awesome match."
"It was." Satoshi said. "Shooting Star Dragon is pretty powerful."
"It is." Ritsu nodded in agreement. He then felt a murderous aura behind him. "Um, s-should I be scared?" Everyone nodded.
"Ritsu." Yuzuki said in a dark tone.
"I'm sorry!" Ritsu bowed. "Please don't kill me!"
"Oh I won't." Yuzuki said and pointed at him. "You're going to buy me dinner."
"What!"
"That's right; I get to pick the place as well." Yuzuki said. "And no complaining!"
"Oh, might I suggest this great Italian restaurant, it's very expensive." Kurogasa said while catching a glare from Ritsu.
"That would be awesome, thanks Kurogasa." Yuzuki said before walking away.
"You have officially killed my wallet." Ritsu told Kurogasa.
"Mission accomplished."
Ch.57 End
Thetrueazure: Yes, got my things turned in and I'm ready for graduation. All that's left is a Senior Barbeque, a Senior breakfast and a Senior tribute assembly.
Ritsu: *Teary eyed* Our Azure is growing up!
Asuka: Wow, then college, you're going to have Liberal arts for a major right?
Thetrueazure: Yep and Fine arts for a minor. I'm still looking for a artist who can do requests. Anyways stay tuned.
Krad: It's been a month since Satellizer gave me the choice of joining her so that I can see my family. It's time for my answer.
Next time: Yugioh 5D's Power of the Six Elements; Fall of the Dragon Slayer Pt. 1
"So young Kenshin, what's your answer?"