Thetrueazure: This is it guys, these next two chapters will be the final battle. Who's going to win?
Ritsu: Why are you even asking? You already know whose going to win.
Thetrueazure: Shut up, I'm trying to build suspense.
Kazuma: You're failing at it. Before Azure gets into an argument in his head, we own nothing.
"Good work, Rai." Everyone turned to see Yuki walking up to them.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" Ritsu asked.
"Come on, do you really think I'm going to sit still?" Yuki asked. "Let me tell you something; you got your reckless behavior from me."
Just then the ground started to shake which made everyone lose their balance for a second while a large column of negative energy shot up from the ground a few miles from the group. "W-What's happening?!"
"Apollyon is almost complete," Satellizer said as she stared at the column. "We have to hurry."
Ritsu nodded and looked at Satellizer and Rai. "You to go back to the Order and-"
"No way! I'm going!" Satellizer cut Ritsu off. "I want to pay back that sorry excuse for a dragon for everything that he's done to me and everyone else."
Rai sighed. "You should let her, Ritsu, she can be really stubborn when she wants to be."
"Alright," Ritsu said in defeat. "Let's do this!" Ritsu and the others ran towards the column for their final battle.
Ch.71 The Final Battle Part 3
Hero and Shin were standing in front of the column of negative energy that housed the dark dragon lord Apollyon. Hero's eyes were glowing as he admired the power emanating from the column.
"Magnificent, wouldn't you agree Shin?" Hero asked Shin who only grunted in response causing Hero to chuckle. "Only a few more minutes left until Apollyon is complete."
"What about those Elemental Dragons and the Traitor?" Shin asked.
"It doesn't matter who shows up," Hero chuckled darkly. "We will crush them with Apollyon's power."
At the Order
Ritsu's father looked at the column of negative energy from a distance in worry. "This is bad; the odds are not in their favor right now."
Master Hyperion appeared beside Shin. "Master, what should we do?"
"We…Just need to hope for the best." Shin said. "The only people that are a match for Apollyon now are Ritsu and the others."
"It also appears that Lady Yuki has gone into battle with Rai."
"I'm not surprised," Shin said with a smile. "Even now she can be reckless, just like Ritsu."
Back to the Column.
Hero grinned at the column, the energy emanating from it blowing his coat back as it illuminated his face. "Heh heh... I can sense the Elemental Duelists, the Signer, the traitor, and their friends are on their way." Looking to Shin, he said with a dark chuckle. "Shin... Don't you think the ultimate tribute to Master Apollyon would be providing him the souls of the only six beings who could challenge him just as he returns to the world at full power."
For once, the usually solemn and emotionless Shin cracked the tiniest of smirks. "Yes... Let's do it."
Poppo Time
Looking at the window, all the former Signers could see the sky darken as the negative energy tower exploded into the sky, graying the clouds and causing lightning to bolt across them.
"This is bad," Yusei said, gripping one of the curtains. "Apollyon is about to return... And there is nothing we can do about it."
Akiza looked at him worriedly, gently gripping his free hand. "Yusei..."
Leo looked to Luna, seeing a look of concern on her face, and asked his sister, "Luna, are you alright? What is it?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," she said, shaking her head as she tried to re-orient herself. "I just... I can sense the Duel Spirits here in and in the Spirit World. They're all frightened. They can sense Apollyon is about to return to full power..."
That made all of the former Signers look frustrated and worried. Angrily, Jack kicked over a bench in the garage as he said, "Damn it! We need to do something, not just sit around here!"
Crow nodded, leaning against the wall as he looked out the window with worry, "Yuzuki..." He whispered, his thoughts focused on the safety of his daughter. However, at that moment, the six former Signers could hear an all too familiar roar echoing through the air. "Wha-!? The Crimson Dragon!?" Just then, all their eyes glowed red as they felt an all too familiar burning sensation on their right arms. Just then, their six Marks of the Dragon returned to them.
"The Crimson Dragon... Restored our powers..." Akiza said as she saw her Back Claw Mark on her arm again. "He is giving us the power to fight again!"
Yusei nodded as he said, "Well then, let's not waste it! Let's go help the Elemental Duelists and our fellow Signer!" Everyone gave a cheer of approval as they then rushed to their Duel Runners and rode out of Poppo Time, heading for the column.
Column
Ritsu and the others finally arrived at the negative energy column, the Elemental Duelists' Dragon Eyes all appeared instantly as their elements reacted as Kurogasa's Mark reacted. The sheer amount of power generated from it was... Staggering. It felt even more evil than the one generated by Krad when he transformed into Credo during his Duel with Satellizer. "We've got to stop this," he finally said after moments of staring at it.
Kurogasa nodded as he said, "Then let's not waste any time. Let's destroy this thing once and for all."
"And just how do you plan to do that!?"
The heroes turned around to find Hero standing behind them, Shin lurking menacingly behind him. Looking past them, his eyes settled on Satellizer before chuckling. "I always knew you were the weakest of us, Satellizer. It's only fitting that you should end your time on Earth with the losing side."
Satellizer gave him back a sneer as Rai stepped in front of her defensively.
Ritsu stepped to the front of the group, staring down Hero as he said, "You're not gonna stop us, Hero! We're going to destroy Apollyon before he takes over our world and the Spirit World! So unless you want a beat down, stay out of our way."
Hero put on a mock sad face as he replied, "Oh, that's a shame, but I can't do that. Shin?" The big and silent member of Apollyon's Familiars snapped his fingers and suddenly, opening in the sky were several shadow vortexes and hundreds of Apollyon clones came flying out of them.
Akira looked at the army of Apollyons. "This is bad, we can't fight all of them." Akira tried to think of a way out of the situation until Rai, Satellizer, Kuraki, Shiko, and Yuki stood in front of the group with their Duel Disks active.
"You guys take care of Shin, Hero and the real Apollyon." Yuki said and looked at the army of Apollyons. "We'll handle these guys."
"Are you crazy!?" Satoshi exclaimed. "You can't take them on all by yourself!"
Shiko looked at Satoshi and smiled. "Satoshi, you have your own battle to fight, let us handle this."
"But-" Satoshi was cut off by a hand on his shoulder as he turned to see Ritsu who nodded. Satoshi gritted his teeth and looked at the group. "Be careful."
They nodded and ran towards the army with their ace monsters at their side, leaving Shin, Hero and the others for their match. A massive shadow appeared behind the two enemies and a dark chuckle filled the air.
"It has been awhile since we've faced each other, hasn't it, Raikou?" Apollyon's voice filled the air; you could almost feel him smirking behind the shadow. "Or should I call you 'brother?'"
The entire group looked at Raikou in shock; they did not know that Apollyon was Raikou's brother. Raikou narrowed his eyes at Apollyon and growled. "You are not my brother, not anymore; he died when he sold himself to the darkness. All I see is a monster who would sacrifice his comrades without a second thought."
Apollyon laughed at this. "Then let's settle this." Apollyon looked at the group. "Six versus two, your side will each have 8000 life points while my side combined will have 48,000 life points and no one can attack on the first turn, any objections?"
Ritsu looked to Raikou momentarily, slightly irritated that his Spirit Partner had not told him the truth of his connection to Apollyon, but pushed that aside for now. "Fine, we accept. Satoshi, Akira, Nami, Terra, Kurogasa, and myself against Hero and Shin. You're on, Apollyon!"
Hero laughed maniacally as he said, "I knew you would! Now let the Ultimate Shadow Duel commence!" Suddenly, giant purple fireballs shot out all over the city, forming into a labyrinth track of Shadow Duel fire.
Out of the flames then appeared two Duel Runners as Hero and Shin's clothing burnt away into demonic styled riding suits. They then hopped onto their Runners, placing their Duel Disks onto them as Hero said, "Now then, I do believe it is time for us to finish this silly little war, isn't it?"
As the Elemental Duelists and Kurogasa got on their Runners, Ritsu said to them, "Alright, guys, we can do this. We have to do this. The whole world is depending on us."
"We should be able to outplay them, no matter what strategies they employ," Nami mused. "We all have different play styles that should complement each other's strengths."
Terra gave a nod of agreement. "Well, you guys can all bet I'll put up a defense we can all rally behind!"
The eight Turbo Duelists revved up their engines as they zoomed past the starting line. Over the roaring of the purple flames and the roar of the engines, Hero shouted, "The order we make it through the first turn determines the order for turns!"
Hearing that caused everyone to push their Runners to their limits, trying to get an order that would give their team the advantage. However, at the last moment, Hero nodded to Shin and the two slowed down, allowing ALL SIX of the heroes pass them. The order was thus:
-Ritsu
-Satoshi
-Nami
-Terra
-Akira
-Kurogasa
-Hero
-Shin
Hero gave a slight shrug as he said, "Oh well, looks like my associate and I go last. Too bad."
Kurogasa wasn't convinced. "Keep your eyes open, guys. Hero wanted them to go last. He must have something planned."
"Then we best take advantage of going first to prepare," Akira replied before looking to Ritsu. "Go for it, Ritsu! Start us off strong!"
Raikou appeared before Ritsu and said, "Shall we, Ritsu?"
The Duelist of Light nodded to his dragon, but said, "Yeah, but Raikou... Why didn't you tell me? Why did you hide the fact that Apollyon was your brother!?"
Raikou sighed, looking away guiltily as he replied, "I'm sorry I hid the truth from you, Ritsu. I feared that if you knew the truth about my connection to Apollyon, you would doubt my loyalties and that he would try to use that to toy with you."
Ritsu stared at Raikou for a few moments before giving a chuckle. "You know, Raikou, as smart as you are, you sure can be dense sometimes."
"Eh?" The dragon asked, confused.
"Raikou, I would never doubt your loyalties. And Apollyon could try all the mind games he wanted, but he'd never turn me against you." Ritsu then gave the Dragon of Light a smile that made him feel much better.
"Thank you, my friend."
"Now, let the final battle begin!" Apollyon shouted.
Everyone: Duel!
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 0
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 0
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 0
Nami: 8000: SPC: 0
Terra: 8000: SPC: 0
Akira: 8000: SPC: 0
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 0
Over at the order, Shin and Yuzuki watched the duel start while Yuki and the others were suppressing the Apollyon army.
"Please don't do anything reckless, Ritsu." Yuzuki thought.
Back to the duel, Shin and Hero were ahead of the group as Ritsu drove up. "I'll start things off, I draw!" Ritsu drew his sixth card and added it to his hand; his opponent is Apollyon so he can't afford to hold back. "I summon my Axe Dragonute (4/2000/1200) in attack mode!" Ritsu's ax wielding dragon appeared on the field. "I set on card face down and end my turn." One reverse card appeared.
As Ritsu ended his turn, Satoshi drove to the front of the pack. "Alright, looks like it's my turn! Draw!" He shouted, pulling his card from his deck.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 1
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 1
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 1
Nami: 8000: SPC: 1
Terra: 8000: SPC: 1
Akira: 8000: SPC: 1
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 1
Looking at his cards, Satoshi quickly nodded, figuring out his move. "Alright, to begin, I'll summon my Masked Dragon (3/1400/1100) in attack mode!" Right on cue, his red and white dragon flew onto the field. "Next, I set two cards facedown and end my turn!" Then, looking over to Nami, he said, "Nami, you're up!"
Nami drove up in front of the group. "Here we go! I draw!" Nami drew her sixth card as everyone turned the corner
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 2
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 2
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 2
Nami: 8000: SPC: 2
Terra: 8000: SPC: 2
Akira: 8000: SPC: 2
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 2
Nami looked at the field. "So far so good, we just have to be ready," She thought as she took one card from her hand. "I summon my Samurai of the Ice Barrier (4/1800/1500) in attack mode!" Nami's frosted samurai appear on the field and drew his katana. "I set two cards face down and end my turn!" Two reverse cards appeared. "Do some damage, Terra!"
Terra gave a nod as he rode up to the front of pack. "You got it, Nami! Here I go!" He shouted as he drew his card.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 3
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 3
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 3
Nami: 8000: SPC: 3
Terra: 8000: SPC: 3
Akira: 8000: SPC: 3
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 3
He grinned after examining his hand. "Perfect! Alright, I first set one card facedown, and then I'll summon out my pal Scrap Beast (4/1600/1300)!" As the facedown appeared, the wildcat made of scrap metal appeared with a roar. "That's all for me, so Akira, give'em hell!"
Akira smirked and drove in front of the pack like Terra. "The storm is here! I draw!" He shouted and drew his sixth card.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 4
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 4
Nami: 8000: SPC: 4
Terra: 8000: SPC: 4
Akira: 8000: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 4
"Time for the Mist Valley to bring forth a great storm!" Akira said and slapped his card on his disk. "I summon Reborn Tengu (4/1700/600) in attack mode!" Akira said as his twin katana wielding tengu appeared on the field as well as on reverse card. "I also set one card face down and end my turn!" Akira looked over at the Haos duelist. "Light up the battlefield, Kurogasa!"
Kurogasa nodded as he drove past everyone. "Gladly! My turn! Let's light it up!"
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 5
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 5
Nami: 8000: SPC: 5
Terra: 8000: SPC: 5
Akira: 8000: SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 5
"I summon out Haos Centipoid (2/800/1000) in defense mode! Then, I'll set a card face down and end my turn." He then looked to Hero suspiciously. "Looks like you're up."
Hero held up his hand to his heart in a mock hurt fashion. "Such hostility! Very well, I draw." Hero drew his sixth card and added it to his hand.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 6
Nami: 8000: SPC: 6
Terra: 8000: SPC: 6
Akira: 8000: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 6
"Let's liven things up with the Speed Spell - Double Summon!" Hero said as his Runner slowed down considerably.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 6
Nami: 8000: SPC: 6
Terra: 8000: SPC: 6
Akira: 8000: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 6
"By giving up 2 Speed Counters, I can summon twice in one turn." Hero explained and held up two cards. "I summon Evil Hero Infernal Gainer (4/1600/0) in attack mode." A demonic warrior appeared on the field. "But he won't be staying for long, since you guys control monsters, I can tribute summon Evil Hero Malicious Edge (7/2600/1800) in attack mode!" Another demonic warrior appeared on the field with razor sharp claws. "I'll end it there, you're up, Shin."
Shin merely nodded as he drove to the front of him and Hero now, simply stating, "Draw."
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 7
Nami: 8000: SPC: 7
Terra: 8000: SPC: 7
Akira: 8000: SPC: 7
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 7
He quickly examined the cards in his hand before nodding approvingly. "Summon, Tech Genus Cyber Magician (1/0/0)." The young armored magician appeared on the field, flying alongside Shin. "Effect activate. Tuning Level 4 Tech Genus Rush Rhino in hand with Level 1 Tech Genus Cyber Magician." Cyber Magician then split into one Synchro Ring that Rush Rhino flew through.
Heart of a warrior but a body like a machine, bring down your battle ax down upon your foe! Synchro summon! Come on, T.G. Power Gladiator (5/2300/1000)!
Power Gladiator hopped onto the field, whipping out his axe. Then, he took a card from his hand and set it face down. "One face down card. End turn."
Ritsu looked at the current field, so far they have a sturdy defense, but if they summon Apollyon with that amount of life points, they were doomed. "I draw!" Ritsu drew his next card.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 8
Nami: 8000: SPC: 8
Terra: 8000: SPC: 8
Akira: 8000: SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 8
"I activate my face down card Skill Successor which gives Dragonute 400 attack points!" Ritsu's dragon roar with new power (2000-2400). "Attack Shin's Gladiator!" Ritsu's dragon readied its axe and rushed towards the cyber warrior but was blocked by a blue barrier.
"Too bad, but my Hero Barrier stops your attack because I control a Hero monster." Hero said as his face down flipped up. "I give you an A for effort though."
Ritsu growled at Hero's statement. "I end my turn."
New Domino, outside the Shadow Duel
Kuraki, Shiko, Satellizer, Rai, Jihl, and Yuki were doing as best as they could against the Apollyon clones, using their most powerful creatures to push them back.
"Silent Magician LV 10! Mystic Silence!"
"Ally of Justice - Decisive Armor! Decisive Cannon!"
"Naturia Leodrake! Nature's Claw Slash!"
"Darklord Asmodeus! Darkness Typhoon!"
"Dark Highlander! Shadow Scythe!"
"Grapha! Dark World Shadow Fire!"
Several Apollyon clones were destroyed, swept up by the combination attacks, but as soon as the smoke cleared, the six were hit by a fresh assault by more clones. As their monsters were injured by the blasts, the Duelists covered their faces to protect themselves from the blasts.
"Damn, these guys just keep coming!" Rai shouted over the explosions and screams of running people.
Shiko nodded as she watched Dark Highlander attack another clone. "We need reinforcements or else we're gonna get overrun!"
"But who?" Jihl asked, gasping as a blast just barely missed her. "The others are dealing with Apollyon's familiars and New Domino PD is too busy evacuating everyone!"
Then, Kuraki pushed herself up off the ground after ducking from another attack, a look of determination on her face. "We have to stay strong, everyone! The Elemental Duelists and Kurogasa are counting on us to protect this city! And I intend to fulfill that promise!" She then sent Asmodeus into battle against another clone, but on her own and with the other monsters distracted, the Darklord got knocked back.
A swarm of Apollyon clones surrounded them, ready to destroy them. Satellizer huddled close to Rai as Shiko, Yuki, Kuraki, and Jihl looked up in fear, feeling their deaths were inevitable. The Apollyon clones charged up their blasts, ready to fire when-
"SHOOTING SONIC!"
"ABSOLUTE POWERFORCE!"
"BLACK ROSE FLAME!"
"NOVA STREAM!"
"ETERNAL SUNSHINE!"
"LIFE'S BEAUTY HOWL!"
Suddenly, the Apollyon clones were wiped out by blasts from the original six Signer Dragons. Looking up, Satellizer shouted, "Guys, look!" The six looked up to see The original six Signers drive along with Kazuma, Iris, and the rest of the Order of the Elements' Duelists, Shin included, pulling up to them.
"Shin!" Yuki shouted happily as she rushed into her husband's arms. "You guys are here!"
Shin nodded with a smile, Hyperion floating behind him as he said, "Yes... The Signers came to get us and we decided to help."
Yusei nodded as he held up his right arm, revealing his glowing Head Mark of the Dragon. "The Crimson Dragon gave us our powers back for this fight. We figured the Elemental Duelists and Kurogasa would be dealing with Apollyon himself so we decided to help you guys protect the city."
Kuraki then looked to Crow as she said, "But Crow, how do you have your Deck?"
"When we went to the Order," he said, holding his Deck in his hand, "Yuzuki lent me my Deck for this battle while she is still recovering."
Just then, the happy reunion was cut short by the roars of more Apollyon clones flying towards them. Jack just grinned. "Well, who is up for round two?"
Kazuma smirked, cracking his knuckles, "I'm in."
Summoning out all their monsters, they went to engage the clones again.
Back at the Duel
Satoshi drove to the front of the pack then as he said, "You got lucky that time, Hero, but you won't be this time! Draw!" He quickly pulled his card from his Deck and was ready to go.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 9
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 9
Nami: 8000: SPC: 9
Terra: 8000: SPC: 9
Akira: 8000: SPC: 9
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 9
He immediately knew what to do. "I summon Delta Flyer (3/1500/800) in attack mode! Now, I use the effect of Delta Flyer to increase Masked Dragon's Level by 1 (3-4)! Now, I tune my Level 4 Masked Dragon with my Level 3 Delta Flyer!" Delta Flyer turned into three Synchro Gates as Masked Dragon flew into it, turning into four stars.
The flames of resolve will ignite into an explosive force! Explode your rage and burn away my foes! Synchro Summon! Ignite, Exploder Dragonwing (7/2400/1600)!
In a burst of flames, the dragon flew onto the field with a roar. "Now, attack Power Gladiator! Blaze Storm! And thanks to his effect, he can destroy him without applying Battle Damage and then you take damage equal to Gladiator's attack!"
Shin merely activated one of his facedowns. "Negate Attack." A barrier formed over Power Gladiator, protecting him from the burning attack.
Satoshi growled angrily, seeing his attack ended. "I end my turn there."
Nami drove up to the pack. "I draw!" Nami drew her next card and added it to her hand.
Shin/Hero: 48000: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 10
Nami: 8000: SPC: 10
Terra: 8000: SPC: 10
Akira: 8000: SPC: 10
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 10
"I think it's time for a cold front!" Nami said and slapped a card onto her duel disk. "I summon the tuner monster Geomancer of the Ice Barrier (3/800/1200) in attack mode!" Nami's signature tuner appeared on the field. "I tune my level 4 Samurai of the Ice Barrier with my level 3 Geomancer!" Geomancer turned into three synchro gates as the Samurai jumped into them, turning into four stars.
In the frozen lands of the Ice Barrier, the dragon of the legendary spear shall bring forth a frigid end upon its foes! Synchro Summon! Freeze them solid, Gungnrir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier (7/2500/1700)!
In a cold wind, an ice dragon let out an ear piercing roar. "I activate Gungnrirs ability!" Nami discarded two cards. "By discarding up to two cards from my hand, I can choose the same number you have and destroy them! Say goodbye to your monsters! Frozen Spear!" Gungnrir fired two ice spears at Shin and Heros monsters and destroyed them. "You have nothing to protect you now! Gungnrir, attack them directly!" Gungnrir fired another ice spear at the two duelists who didn't even flinch.
Shin/Hero: 45500: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 10
Nami: 8000: SPC: 10
Terra: 8000: SPC: 10
Akira: 8000: SPC: 10
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 10
"And the Water User draws first blood!" Hero said in an amused tone. "But I wonder how long that will last?"
Nami ignored his comment. "I end my turn."
Terra rode up to Nami and said, "Don't worry, Nami, I'm gonna keep up the attack you started! Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 45500: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 11
Nami: 8000: SPC: 11
Terra: 8000: SPC: 11
Akira: 8000: SPC: 11
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 11
Drawing his card, he pulled to the front of the pack once again and began his assault. "Alright, I activate the effect of Speed World 2, removing four Speed Counters to deal you 800 damage for each Speed Spell in my hand! I have one, so take 800 damage!" Spinning his Duel Runner around, lightning shot out from his Runner, hitting both Shin and Hero, though the two barely felt it.
Shin/Hero: 44700: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 11
Nami: 8000: SPC: 11
Terra: 8000: SPC: 7
Akira: 8000: SPC: 11
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 11
Then he said, "And while I'm at it, since I have enough, I'll trigger the effect again, giving up another four Speed Counters!" Once again, lightning blasts shot the two evil Duelists, but they didn't even flinch.
Shin/Hero: 43900: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 11
Nami: 8000: SPC: 11
Terra: 8000: SPC: 3
Akira: 8000: SPC: 11
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 11
Satoshi grinned as he looked to Terra. "Way to go, Terra!"
"Talk about a surprise attack! With your usual defensive style, that was an awesome offense!" Kurogasa complimented.
Terra gave a slightly cocky chuckle. "And there's more where that came from! Because now, I summon Scrap Chimera (4/1700/500)!" The scrap lion-goat-snake hybrid appeared on the field with a roar, flapping its wings in a challenge.
Hero just scoffed. "So you've got two pieces of junk on the field. Big deal."
"They might seem like junk to you," Terra countered, "But one man's trash is another man's treasure! And I've got one right here, as I tune my Level 4 Scrap Chimera with my Level 4 Scrap Beast!" As Scrap Beast leapt into the air, it split into four Synchro Gates, Scrap Chimera flew through, transforming into four stars.
From the depths of the earth comes an unbreakable force! Let loose your roar and unleash your strength! Synchro Summon! Assemble, Scrap Dragon (8/2800/2000)!
In a flash of light, a huge bunch of pieces of scrap came to together to form a giant dragon made of scrap metal. As its red eyes flashed, steam shot out of its nose as it gave a roar. "Now, Scrap Dragon, attack directly! Scrap Steam Blast!" The dragon's eyes glowed again as it sucked in a bunch of air before blasting it out at Shin and Hero.
Shin/Hero: 41100: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 11
Nami: 8000: SPC: 11
Terra: 8000: SPC: 3
Akira: 8000: SPC: 11
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 11
"And I'll end there!"
Akira drove up to group and placed a hand on his deck. "I draw!
Shin/Hero: 41100: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 4
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
Akira looked at Shin and Hero and noticed something was off; they seemed way too calm, like the last bits of damage were a minor inconvenience.
"I set one card facedown and switch my tengu into defense mode." The tengu knelt down and used its blade as a shield. "a storm is about to come, I can sense it. I end my turn."
Hero laughed slightly. "Leave it to the Wind User to pass up free damage."
Akira just gave Hero a glare before looking to Kurogasa. "Go get them."
"You got it," Kurogasa said as he drove to the front of the pack. "My turn! Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 41100: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 5
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa quickly examined the cards in his hand. He knew Akira was right that Hero and Shin had something planned. And so, he wanted to set up as best he could. "I summon Haos Stinglash (3/1000/1000) in defense mode!" The creature appeared and crawled up defensively next to Centipoid. "And with that I'll end my turn."
Hero just chuckled as he said, "Oh ho... How sad. One of you gets the heebie-jeebies and suddenly you get worried."
"Just start your turn already." Ritsu said with a hint of annoyance in his voice, he was trying his best not to let Hero and Shin get under his skin.
"Someone's getting impatient." Hero said and placed his hand on his deck. "I draw!"
Shin/Hero: 41100: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 6
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
Hero had a dark aura around him which only meant one thing in Ritsu's eyes. "Get ready everyone!"
Hero chuckled. "They say that a story is at its best when it's ending." Hero held up a card. "I never believed that. I play my favorite Speed Spell, Dark Dragon's Descent!" Hero said as the Speed Spell appeared depicting Apollyon breaking out of the earth's surface. "This Speed Spell allows me to Synchro Summon Apollyon by sending the required monsters from my deck to the graveyard, I send my Level 3 Dark Resonator, my second Level 4 Infernal Gainer and my Level 2 Evil Hero Infernal Prodigy!" Dark Resonator transformed into three dark Synchro Gates and surrounded Infernal Gainer and Prodigy and turned them into a total of six stars.
From the depths of hell comes a darkness so evil, it was sealed away for thousands of years! Become Hell's messenger! Synchro summon! Evil's Incarnate! (Azure) Apollyon-The Dragon of Darkness (9/3300/2900)!
In a flash of light, the dark dragon lord appeared on the battlefield with a mighty roar that shattered all of the windows in the vicinity. He looked at the Dragon and Signer Duelists and chuckled darkly.
"It seems that you have put up some resistance, the question is; will it last?" Apollyon said. "Do it, Hero."
"With pleasure. Since I used the Speed Spell, our Speed Counters are cut in half and our Battle Phase is skipped." Hero said as his and Shin's Duel Runners slowed down significantly.
Shin/Hero: 41100: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 5
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
"Next I activate Apollyon's very special ability." Hero said as his eyes turned into golden dragon eyes. "Since he was Synchro Summoned, by cutting our Life Points in half, he gains the other half!" Hero and Shin were surrounded by a dark aura as Apollyon absorbed the dark aura and grew in size (3300 - 23,850).
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 5
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
"23,850 attack points." Terra looked at the massive dark dragon. "None of our monsters even come close."
"The only card that stands a chance is Twilight, but Apollyon will blow my cards away the moment I play them," Ritsu said with a hint of fear in his voice.
"I'll end my turn right here and Dark Dragon's Decent is in effect on Shin's turn." Hero looked at Shin. "Go right ahead."
Shin nodded at Hero as he said, "Draw."
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 8000: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 8000: SPC: 12
Nami: 8000: SPC: 12
Terra: 8000: SPC: 6
Akira: 8000: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 8000: SPC: 12
He drew his card and quickly examined his hand, nodding. "I summon T.G. Catapult Dragon (2/900/1300) in defense mode." Appearing on the field was a cyborg dragon. "Next, I activate his effect, Special Summoning T.G. Jet Falcon (3/1400/1200)." The falcon with a jetpack flew onto the field immediately. "Tune, Level 3 Jet Falcon with Level 2 Catapult Dragon!" Jet Falcon flew through the air, splitting into three Synchro Rings as Catapult Dragon then leapt up and turned into two stars. "Effect activate. When Jet Falcon is used as Synchro Material, you take 500 damage." Just then, six missiles shot out of the Synchro Gate, each one nailing one of the heroes.
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 12
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 5
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"AGH!" They all shouted as the missiles hit them, causing them all to swerve. Then, the Synchro Summoning continued.
Science and magic now meet at the horizon! Strike lightning and release your power! Synchro Summon! Come forth, T.G Wonder Magician (5/1900/0)!
In a big flash of light appeared Shin's monster, the pink haired cyborg magician. Flapping her wings, he said, "When she is Synchro Summoned, I must destroy one Spell or Trap on the field." Pointing to Akira, he said, "Destroy the Wind User's facedown! Robo-Mana Strike!" Wonder Magician shot off a blast of lightning that destroyed the facedown Akira had. "I end my turn."
Over where the Order, the Signers, minus Kurogasa and the others were fighting off the Apollyon clones until they felt a massive amount of negative energy that was beyond the level of an Earthbound Immortal, the clones were getting agitated.
"This negative energy," Akiza said as Black Rose Dragon destroyed a few clones.
"It must be Apollyon," Yuki said while Grapha was holding off a few clones.
Back at the duel, Ritsu and the others were having a hard time breathing because of the amount of negative energy coming off of Apollyon. Ritsu drove in front of the group and placed his hand on his deck.
"My turn, I draw!" Ritsu drew his next card.
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 12
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 6
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"I activate the effect of Speed World 2! I give up 7 Speed Counters to draw one card!" Ritsu's Duel Runner slowed down significantly while he drew another card.
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 5
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 12
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 6
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"Damn it," Ritsu thought and looked at his hand. "I summon the Tuner monster (Azure) Shield Dragon (4/500/2000) in defense mode!" Ritsu said as a small dragon carrying a shield appeared. "I tune my Level 4 Axe Dragonute with my Level 4 Shield Dragon!" Shield Dragon turned into four Synchro Gates and surrounded Axe Dragonute, turning him into four stars.
When the stars of heaven converge, the dragon of the heavens shall descend for the final battle! Allow your light to illuminate the battlefield! Synchro Summon! Shine your Divine light, Raikou-Dragon of the Heavens (8/3000/2400)!
Raikou appeared in a flash of light and glared at Apollyon with a low growl.
"Hello, brother." Apollyon said as Raikou growled at Apollyon. "Why so hostile?"
"You are not my brother!" Raikou yelled. "As I said, he died the moment he sold his soul to the darkness!"
"I end my turn with a face down!" One reverse card appeared.
As Satoshi drove to the front, he looked to Ritsu and said, "Don't worry, bud, Raikou is about to get some back up! I draw!"
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 12
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"I'll take a page out of Ritsu's play book and sacrifice 7 Speed Counters to draw one more card!" Satoshi said as he slowed down.
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 5
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
He then drew his one card from his hand, smiling when he saw it. "First, I summon the Tuner Monster, The White Stone of Legend (1/300/250)!" Appearing on the field was a shining white stone that seemed to radiate positive energy.
"Next," Satoshi said, "I activate (Serpentdragon) Speed Spell - Double Ripple! By paying 3 Speed Counters, I can select another player and by using monsters on my side of the field as Synchro Material Monsters, we can both Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster of equal Level!"
Shin/Hero: 20550: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 2
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Looking to Ritsu, he said, "Alright, buddy, how about you bring out your other dragon!?"
Grinning, Ritsu nodded as he replied, "You got it! Watch out, Apollyon, because Belial and Apollo are going to make their appearance!"
Smirking, Satoshi then said, "Now, I tune my Level 7 Exploder Dragonwing with my Level 1 The White Stone of Legend for a Synchro Summon!" The enchanted stone exploded in a storm of sparkling light which then turned into a Synchro Gate. Exploder Dragonwing then flew through, turning wireframe as seven stars appeared within it. Then, it suddenly replicated, one Synchro Gate turning red and the other turning purple.
The flames of resolve shall burn forth and bring a new power! Burn away all who oppose you! Synchro Summon! The dragon of fire, Apollo-The Dragon of Flames (8/2800/2200)!
The power of the shadows will aid us in our war against evil! Become the power that is stronger than darkness itself! Synchro Summon! The dragon of the shadows, Belial-The Dragon of the Shadows (8/2900/2800)!
In an explosion of fire and darkness, the Dragons of the Flames and the Shadows flew to their respective master's side.
"Alright, Ritsu, I'm ready for action!" Belial declared.
Letting off a proud roar, Apollo shouted, "Let's go, Satoshi! I've been waiting a long time to finally destroy Apollyon!"
"Well then, let's do it!" Satoshi shouted back. "I activate Apollo's special effect! Once per turn, I can discard one card from my hand to deal you 500 points of damage, plus if it's a Dragon-Type Monster, I can deal you an extra 200 damage times the dragon's Level. I discard my Vice Dragon! Now, you take 500 damage plus 1000 more since Vice Dragon is a Level 5 monster! That means you guys take 1500 damage total!"
Then, Apollo charged up a large fireball and fired it at Hero before firing off a stream of five smaller ones at Shin, making them both swerve from the damage.
Shin/Hero: 19050: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 2
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"And with that, I think I'll call it a turn!"
Apollyon gave a dark chuckle as he stared at Raikou, Belial and Apollo. "Three of the six elemental dragons… I suspect the others will be coming shortly, so try to make it interesting."
Belial growled at Apollyon. "Enough traitor!"
"Belial!" Ritsu yelled. "Don't let his taunts get to you, it will cloud your judgment." Belial nodded, seeing Ritsu's point. The last time his thoughts were clouded, Krad was taken.
Nami drove in front of the group. "I think it's time for a woman's touch! I draw!" Nami drew her next card.
Shin/Hero: 19050: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 3
Nami: 7500: SPC: 12
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"Like you boys I'll give up 7 Speed Counters in order to draw one card!" Nami's Duel Runner slowed down as she drew her next card.
Shin/Hero: 19050: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 3
Nami: 7500: SPC: 5
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"I also play my two facedowns Jar of Greed! These allow me to draw one additional card!" Nami drew two more cards and looked at them. "I summon the tuner monster Aqua Spirit (1/400/1200) in defense mode!" A small blob of water with a white skull appeared on the field.
"Looks like the Water User is getting serious." Hero said with a smirk
"I tune my Level 7 Gungnrir with my Level 1 Aqua Spirit!" The Aqua Spirit changed into a single Synchro Gate and surrounded Gungnrir, changing the ice dragon into seven stars.
The power of the ocean brings forth a power of the healing waters! Use your powers to wash away the darkness! Synchro Summon! The Dragon of Water, Leviathan-The Dragon of The Waters(8/2600/2400)!
The water dragon appeared in a mighty roar. "Now, her effect increases my Life Points by 200 times the level of the selected monster, I choose the dark dragon!" Nami pointed at Apollyon. "Your level is nine, so I gain 1800 Life Points!" Leviathan spread her wings as purifying rain washed over Nami as her Life Points increased.
Shin/Hero: 19050: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 3
Nami: 9300: SPC: 5
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"It'll be a problem if that magician stays on the field." Nami said and pointed at T.G. Wonder Magician. "Leviathan, attack Wonder Magician! Tidal Surge!" Leviathan created a massive tidal wave as it came down on Wonder Magician.
Shin/Hero: 18350: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 3
Nami: 9300: SPC: 5
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"I end my turn right there!" Nami said.
"My turn then!" Terra said as he drew his card.
Shin/Hero: 18350: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 4
Nami: 9300: SPC: 6
Terra: 7500: SPC: 9
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Quickly he said, "First, I activate Speed Spell - De-Synchro! I remove two Speed Counters to return Scrap Dragon to the Extra Deck and revive from the Graveyard my Scrap Beast and Scrap Chimera!" Scrap Dragon promptly fell apart and the pieces of scrap reformed into his two monsters.
Shin/Hero: 18350: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 4
Nami: 9300: SPC: 6
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"Next," he said, playing his next card, "I activate Speed Spell - Forbidden Chalice, removing 1 Speed Counter to increase the attack of Scrap Chimera by 400 and negate it's effect!" The golden chalice appeared above Chimera's head and poured the water over it (1700-2100).
Shin/Hero: 18350: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 4
Nami: 9300: SPC: 6
Terra: 7500: SPC: 6
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Akira smirked. "If he did that, then I know what's coming next!"
Terra's eyes became amber-orange Dragon Eyes. "I tune my Level 4 Scrap Chimera with my Level 4 Scrap Beast for a Synchro Summon!" Beast then split into four orange Synchro Gates as Chimera flew through them, turned wireframe, and four stars appeared.
Mother Earth calls forth her greatest protector to fight the evil that's coming! Behold the power that moves the very mountains themselves! Synchro Summon! The dragon of earth, Golem-The Dragon of the Earth (8/2800/3000)!
There was an explosion of light as the stone dragon appeared on the field. "Well, looks like it's time for this old dragon to help finish the fight we started all those years ago."
Terra nodded. "Then let's do it! I activate Golem's effect, dealing you 400 damage!" Golem then roared, bringing his tail in the air then swinging it, sending a barrage of rocks flying at Hero and Shin.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 4
Nami: 9300: SPC: 6
Terra: 7500: SPC: 6
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
"Turn end."
Hero grinned. "I must say that I'm impressed that you all are able to damage us this much."
Akira drove up in front of the group. "And we're not going to let up! I draw!" Akira drew his next card.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 9
Ritsu: 7500: SPC: 9
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 5
Nami: 9300: SPC: 7
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Akira's eyes changed into green dragon eyes. "I summon the Tuner monster Mist Valley Soldier (4/1700/300) in attack mode!" A torrent of wind appeared as a warrior wearing blue clothing and wielding two daggers appeared on the field. "I tune my level 4 Reborn Tengu with my level 4 Mist Valley Soldier!" Mist Valley Soldier changed into 4 Synchro Gates and surrounded the tengu, turning the creature into four stars.
It's the wind's final battle! The dragon of the storms shall descend forth with his pure winds! Synchro Summon! Appear in a torrent of wind! Kaze-Ryu-The Dragon of the Storms (8/2700/2100)!
In a torrent of wind, the dragon of the wind appeared on the field with a massive roar.
"Ritsu, you're gonna have to take a hit for me," Akira explained as Ritsu nodded. "I activate Kaze-Ryu's ability! Razor Destruction!" Wind blades appeared around Kaze-Ryu as it targeted Ritsu's facedown and destroyed it.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 9
Ritsu: 7200: SPC: 9
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 5
Nami: 9300: SPC: 7
Terra: 7500: SPC: 7
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Ritsu brushed off the attack as Akira took out one card. "I set one card facedown and end my turn."
Kurogasa rode to the front of the pack then. "Looks like it's my turn." He then smirked as he thought of something. "And I think I know how to destroy Apollyon. Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 10
Ritsu: 7200: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 6
Nami: 9300: SPC: 8
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 12
Adding his card to his hand, Kurogasa then said, "Now, it's time for me to end Apollyon!"
"Eh?" Hero said as he looked to Kurogasa.
"I activate the effect of Speed World 2, removing 10 Speed Counters to destroy one card on the field! And the card I pick...!" He then pointed to Apollyon, turning his Duel Runner around so he was riding backwards and shouted, "The Dark Dragon Lord himself! Bye bye, Apollyon!"
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 10
Ritsu: 7200: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 6
Nami: 9300: SPC: 8
Terra: 7500: SPC: 8
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 2
Hero then laughed as he said, "Hahahaha! Nice try, Signer, but that won't work! I activate from my hand the effect of (Azure) Familiar of the Dark Dragon (2/800/700), discarding it to protect my master!" As the lightning blast launched from Kurogasa's Runner, the shadowy silhouette of a dragon flew out with glowing blue eyes. It then formed a shield in front of Apollyon, cackling evilly, almost mockingly at Kurogasa's futile attempt.
"HAHAHA! Well done, Hero!" Apollyon said. "Better luck next time, Signer, but a simple move like that won't stop me!"
Kurogasa grumbled as he turned his Runner back around. "Sorry, guys... I thought I had him."
"Don't worry, man! We're still in this!" Satoshi said.
Nami nodded at him. "You tried! But you can still do something, Kurogasa! It's still your turn!"
Kurogasa nodded as he said, "You're right! I'll at least do this! I summon Haos El Condor (3/1300/1100) in attack mode! And you know what that means!? First, I'll change Tentaclar from Level 3 to Level 2. Now, I tune my now Level 2 Tentaclar and Level 3 Centipoid with my Level 3 El Condor for a Synchro Summon!"
As the Synchro Gates formed up, Terra grinned. "Here comes Leonidas!"
Grinding light of the heart's soul, pierce and shatter through the darkness! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Haos Omega Leonidas (8/3000/2500)!
In a flash of light, the Signer Dragon appeared as Kurogasa's Signer Mark glowed. "And I'll end my turn."
Apollyon just laughed. "Hahaha... Perfect. All six Elemental Dragons present and accounted for, plus that pesky Signer Dragon. I can destroy all seven at once."
"You can try you overgrown lizard!" Ritsu yelled as Apollyon growled.
"Insolent whelp! You will have the honor of being my first target!" Apollyon roared.
"Then I shall give you your wish, Master," Hero said with a grin. "I draw!"
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 11
Ritsu: 7200: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 7
Nami: 9300: SPC: 9
Terra: 7500: SPC: 9
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 3
"I activate the effect of Speed World 2! I give up 4 Speed Counters to hit the Light User for 800 points of damage for each Speed Spell in my hand!" Hero gave a sadistic grin as his and Shin's Duel Runners slowed down.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 7200: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 7
Nami: 9300: SPC: 9
Terra: 7500: SPC: 9
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 3
"Unfortunately, I only have one Speed Spell in my hand, so you take 800 points of damage." Hero held up the Speed Spell as black lightning shot out of his runner and slammed into Ritsu's back which caused him to swerve.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 6400: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 7
Nami: 9300: SPC: 9
Terra: 7500: SPC: 9
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 3
"Ritsu!" Everyone yelled as Ritsu recovered enough to narrowly avoid a pillar.
"I'm fine," Ritsu panted a little bit.
"Not for long because I activate it again!" Hero yelled as his Runner fired another round of lighting at Ritsu's back.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 3
Ritsu: 5600: SPC: 11
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 7
Nami: 9300: SPC: 9
Terra: 7500: SPC: 9
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 3
Ritsu coughed up a little bit of blood. 'Damn, that last one hit me pretty hard,' Ritsu thought.
"And now you die!" Hero yelled. "Master Apollyon! Crush this pathetic Light User!"
Apollyon gathered a large amount of negative energy into his maw. "With pleasure!" He fired a dark orb at Belial. "Begone!"
Ritsu gritted his teeth. He had no facedowns to protect him and if the attack connected, he was looking at a one way trip to the Wanderer.
"I activate a Trap from my Graveyard!" Ritsu looked to see Akira and Terra beside him. "(Azure) Sandstorm Shield!" Golem and Kaze-Ryu flew in front of Belial and created a massive barrier which blocked the blast, but the amount of power that was put into the attack cracked the shield. "Sandstorm Shield can be activated from the Graveyard if there is an EARTH and WIND attributed Dragon-Type monster on the field. By removing from play the Trap Card, I can negate one attack!"
Hero, for the first time, frowned as Akira explained the Trap. "Fine, I'll let Shin crush the Light User," Hero said. "I end my turn."
Shin road to the front of the pack as his turn began. Then, for the first time, he said something other than the move he was making. "I will crush you... All of you... For Master Apollyon..."
Hearing this, Hero cackled. "Oh ho ho! You're in trouble now! You made Shin talk!"
"Draw," Shin declared as he drew his card.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 5600: SPC: 12
Satoshi: 7500: SPC: 8
Nami: 9300: SPC: 10
Terra: 7500: SPC: 10
Akira: 7500: SPC: 12
Kurogasa: 7500: SPC: 4
Examining his card, Shin then gave a small crack in his usually serious demeanor and actually smirked. It was a rather scary one at that. "Heh heh heh... First, I set one card facedown," he stated as he quickly set his card before it vanished. "Next, I activate the (Serpentdragon) Speed Spell - Fury of the Dark Dragon Lord!" Appearing on the field was a card that bared the image of the silhouette of an evolved Apollyon razing a town in flames. "I can only activate this card if I have less Speed Counters than my opponent and 'Apollyon - Dragon of Darkness' is on the field with over 10,000 attack. With the activation of this card, Apollyon cannot attack this turn, but in exchange, I can make your Speed Counters equal to mine and deal each of you 3000 points of damage!"
"WHAT!?" The Elemental Duelists and Kurogasa cried out.
"Master Apollyon, show them your might! Chaos Rage!"
Apollyon laughed as a weird telescopic lens appeared before him. "Gladly..." He then fired a blast of black flames at them all through the lens which split into six columns of flames, engulfing each of the heroes.
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 4
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 4
Nami: 6300: SPC: 4
Terra: 4500: SPC: 4
Akira: 4500: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 4
"AHHHH!" They all screamed as their Life Points plummeted and they all slowed down.
Raikou looked to them all in fear as he shouted, "Everyone, are you alright!?"
Shin then scoffed as he stated, "Turn end..."
Ritsu groaned and looked at Raikou. "Never better." Ritsu drove up to the group. "I draw!"
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 4
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 5
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 4
Nami: 6300: SPC: 4
Terra: 4500: SPC: 4
Akira: 4500: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 4
"This card." Ritsu thought as he remembered what the Wanderer said.
Flashback
"Your means to defeat Apollyon," The Wanderer said and crossed his arms. "Whether or not you use that card falls upon you, and now I return you both to your world, but know that I will be watching with great interest." Ritsu and Yuzuki both nodded and jumped through the gate.
End Flashback
'I'll use the card later,' Ritsu thought. "I set two cards facedown and switch my monsters into defense mode." Two reverse cards appeared while Raikou and Belial used their wings as a shield.
New Domino City
The fight against the Apollyon clones was going better than previously, but it was at best a stalemate. The Elemental Duelists' allies, the Order members, and the Signers were holding back the dark dragon lord's doppelgangers, but more were forming with every one destroyed.
"Damn," Shin said, spitting out some blood from his lip, "They're taking some of our best blows and just keep coming."
Kazuma looked to him and said, "Then perhaps we should bring out our true aces and see how they deal with Cyber Eltanin and Asteroid."
As Stardust flew overhead, having destroyed another clone, Yusei looked to Jack as he said, "Hey, Jack, maybe we should show them what Stardust and Archfiend can do."
As Red Dragon Archfiend destroyed another clone as well, Jack smirked. "I agree, we'll destroy them all in one fell swoop!" Jack yelled as they revved up their runners.
Shin looked at Kazuma. "Let's go!" Shin said and summoned forth Asteroid.
"Right!" Kazuma prepared to bring out his ace as well.
As Eltanin and Asteroid took to the skies, both Jack and Yusei's Signer Marks began to glow. Then, Yusei's eyes glowed bright blue as Jack's glowed bright red.
"Now," Yusei declared, "I summon out Formula Synchron!" The Formula-1 styled Synchron appeared on the field, dodging a few Apollyon clones as it raced over to Stardust Dragon.
Then, Jack shouted, "And I summon Dark Resonator and Chain Resonator!" The two Resonators hopped onto the field with a cackle as they joined Red Dragon Archfiend. Just then Jack rode to the front as he held his right fist over his heart as the complete Seal of the Crimson Dragon appeared over his heart and his body became engulfed in a flaming aura. "BURNING SOUL!" Then, his three monsters became engulfed into the same aura as they underwent a Synchro Summon. "I Double Tune Red Dragon Archfiend with Dark and Chain Resonators!" The Tuners split into fiery rings that his Signer Dragon went through.
"The King and The Devil, here and now shall become as one. A Raging Spirit! Lift up the very cries of Creation itself! Synchro Summon! Come forth, Red Nova Dragon!"
In an explosion of flames, Jack's ace monster appeared on the field with a roar, his very aura killing five Apollyon clones without even touching them.
Meanwhile, as Jack did that, Yusei then said, "I tune my Stardust Dragon with Formula Synchron for an Accel Synchro Summon!" Revving up Duel Runner, he blew past everyone as a powerful slipstream enveloped him and his two monsters as they disappeared in a flash of light, just before blasts from two Apollyon clones nailed them. They then appeared in a pocket dimension as the Accel Synchro began.
"Clustering crystal dreams, open the door to a new evolution! Become the path its light shines upon! Accel Synchro!"
Just then, Yusei reappeared behind everyone followed by what appeared to be a shooting star.
"Be born, Shooting Star Dragon!"
With a majestic roar, Shooting Star Dragon split into three and killed three Apollyon clones like nothing.
"Woah," Iris said, eyes wide and mouth agape, "Shooting Star Dragon and Red Nova Dragon... They're amazing..."
"Not only that, " Yuki said. "But now that they're here, this battle is now in our favor." Everyone looked at Shooting Star, Red Nova, Eltanin, and Asteroid prepared to attack with the others.
"Let's go, Shooting Star! Stardust Mirage!" Yusei yelled as Shooting Star Dragon split into five colored dragons and charged at the army.
"Tear through them, Red Nova! Burning Soul!" Jack yelled while Red Nova dragon became enveloped by hellfire and followed Shooting Star.
"Receive Judgment from the celestial dragon!" Shin yelled as Asteroid opened its massive maw. "Celestial Judgment!"
"Cyber Eltanin, show them the true power of the machine God," Kazuma said as the dragonic fortress charged his attack. "Dragonic Constellation!"
The four dragons' attacks combined into one powerful stream that completely enveloped the army of Apollyon clones in a massive explosion of light. A massive cheer could be heard from the group of Duelists. "Alright!" Shinji cried triumphantly. "That'll show'em!"
Crow grinned as he said, "And look! Looks like we're finally putting a dent in their numbers! There're definitely less than there were before!"
Nodding, Rai looked to the army of dark dragon clones. "Then, let's press the advantage!"
With a large cheer from the others, they continued on with their attack.
Back at the Duel
Satoshi rode up front as Ritsu ended his turn. Looking to his friend and leader, he said, "Don't worry, buddy, we got this." Looking ahead again, he shouted, "It's my turn! Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 17950: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 5
Nami: 6300: SPC: 5
Terra: 4500: SPC: 5
Akira: 4500: SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 5
Examining the cards in his hand, he saw one move he could make. "Alright, first I switch Apollo into defense mode," he ad as he turned his card sideways, making the Dragon of Fire cover himself with his wings. "Next, I'll activate his Special Effect, discarding one card from my hand to the Graveyard to deal you another 500 points of damage! Lucky for you, this time it's not a Dragon so that's all you'll take. Go Apollo!"
His dragon nodded as he leapt into the air and spat out a huge fireball at Hero and Shin, causing them both to swerve out of the way.
Shin/Hero: 17450: SPC: 5
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 5
Nami: 6300: SPC: 5
Terra: 4500: SPC: 5
Akira: 4500: SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 5
"And now," Satoshi said as he revealed the three remaining cards in his hand, "I'll fuse my Black Luster Soldier with Goddess with the Third Eye acting as a substitute for Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!"
Hero's eyes widened slightly. "Impossible! You're summoning that monster?"
Satoshi smirked. "You bet! I Fusion Summon out the legendary dragon himself!" Suddenly, Black Luster Soldier leapt into the vortex hat appeared, followed by Goddess with the Third Eye who transformed into Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon. Then, the new fusion came flying out of the vortex. "Fusion Summon! Dragon Master Knight (12/5000/5000) in defense mode!" The mighty dragon let out an earth-shaking roar with all three heads. "And thanks to the six of us being on a team, my dragon knight gains 500 attack for every dragon other than himself on my side of the field! So, with Raikou, Belial, Apollo, Leviathan, Golem, Kaze-Ryu, and Leonidas, that's a 3500 point boost! Not enough to take Apollyon down right now, but he'll get the power soon! Turn end!" Satoshi said as Dragon Master Knight glowed in a golden aura (5000-8500).
Hero gave a small laugh. "Finally! Someone's showing effort!"
Nami drove in front of the group and panted slightly, Shin's last move took a lot out of the group, and she looked to see Ritsu who wasn't fairing any better. "Their targeting Ritsu to get rid of him, but I won't let them take my brother away!" Nami thought as she was prepared to protect her surrogate brother with her life. "I draw!" Nami yelled and drew her next card.
Shin/Hero: 17450: SPC: 6
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 6
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 6
Nami: 6300: SPC: 6
Terra: 4500: SPC: 6
Akira: 4500: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 6
"I summon the Tuner monster Sub Zero Spirit (3/1200/900) in attack mode!" Nami said as a young woman dressed in a beautiful blue kimono with snowflake designs on it, an ice blue lily in her hair and kimono sandals on her feet appeared on the field. "Let me show you the power of Flowing Waters! I tune my Level 8 Leviathan with my Level 3 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.
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)!
Leviathan's evolved form appeared on the field and took a defensive stance. "I set one card facedown and end my turn." One reverse card appeared.
As Terra rode the front of the pack, he looked to Nami and said, "Don't worry, Nami, I'll help protect him! Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 17450: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 7
Nami: 6300: SPC: 7
Terra: 4500: SPC: 7
Akira: 4500: SPC: 7
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 7
Closing his eyes, he thought to himself, 'Please... Please give me the card I need!'
Just then, Golem looked to him and said, "Terra... Just trust yourself, kiddo... You can do this..."
Hearing those words, Terra's eyes shot open, revealing his brownish-orange dragon eyes as the top card of his deck glowed the same color. Without even looking at the card, he slapped onto his Duel Disk as he cried out, "I summon Scrapyard Lord (2/0/0)!" Quickly, appearing on the field was the little scrap metal man with his long beard and throne. "Now, I tune my Level 8 Golem with my Level 2 Scrapyard Lord for a Synchro Summon!" Scrapyard Lord then leapt off his throne and they turned into two brownish-orange Synchro Gates as Golem flew through them. "It's time I showed you Earth's Wisdom!"
Watch as the wisest dragon and the guardian of the earth descends to the field and shares his wisdom! Guide your allies to victory! Synchro Summon! The Wise Dragon, Gaia - Dragon of the Wise Earth (10/3000/4000)!
In a great flash of light, Golem appeared as Gaia, his body younger as he stood upright, spreading his four wings. "Alright, I'm ready now!"
Terra then declared, "Now, Golem's effect activates! Once per turn, you take 400 damage for every card on the field! Given that there's 11, you take 4400 damage! Go, Gravity Impulse!" At his command, Gaia flapped his wings open, releasing a yellow wave of gravimetric energy, weighing heavily for a few moments on Shin and Hero.
Shin/Hero: 13050: SPC: 7
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 7
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 7
Nami: 6300: SPC: 7
Terra: 4500: SPC: 7
Akira: 4500: SPC: 7
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 7
"Now," Terra said, "Scrapyard Lord gives Gaia defense equal to the combined defense of all EARTH monsters in my Graveyard until your End Phase (4000-8800)!" Gaia then glowed momentarily as he took his defensive stance. "Lastly, I set one card facedown and end my turn.
Hero smirked, "Looks like they're bringing out the big guns, Shin." Hero looked at the T.G. duelist who just grunted in response. "Why couldn't I get a talkative partner?"
Akira drove up in front of the group and looked at the field. "It won't be long before their turns come around, I just hope we aren't wiped out in one fell swoop." Akira placed his hand on his deck. "I draw!"
Shin/Hero: 13050: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 8
Nami: 6300: SPC: 8
Terra: 4500: SPC: 8
Akira: 4500: SPC: 8
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 8
"I may regret this later, but I activate the Speed Spell - Cards of Sanctity!" Akira yelled out. "By paying four Speed Counters, everyone gets to draw until they hold six cards!" Akira's Runner slowed down as everyone drew until they each had six cards.
Shin/Hero: 13050: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 8
Nami: 6300: SPC: 8
Terra: 4500: SPC: 8
Akira: 4500: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 8
Akira's eyes shifted to light green dragon eyes as he smirked. "Since I control Kaze-Ryu, I'm allowed to Special Summon the Tuner monster Mist Valley Hurricane (3/1000/500) in attack mode!" Slapping the card onto his Duel Disk, out of it appeared a young man dressed like an Indian with eagle wings coming out of his back, but instead of legs, all he had was a green tornado that continued spinning. "I tune my Level 8 Kaze-Ryu with my Level 3 Hurricane!" Hurricane split into three Synchro Gates of pure wind as Kaze-Ryu flew through turning into eight stars.
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)!
Arashi appeared out of the violent hurricane with a deafening roar. "I activate Arashi's ability! I can destroy one monster on the field and deal damage equal to its level by 300!" Akira pointed at Apollyon. "Apollyon's level is 9, so you take 2700 points of damage! Raging Tempest!" Arashi sent razor sharp winds at Apollyon, tearing the dark dragon to shreds while Hero and Shin looked on with little interest.
Shin/Hero: 10350: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 8
Nami: 6300: SPC: 8
Terra: 4500: SPC: 8
Akira: 4500: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 8
"Alright!" Kurogasa yelled. "We got rid of Apollyon!" Before he could say anything else, Hero began to chuckle.
"Got rid of Master Apollyon? Foolish, very foolish." Hero plucked a card from his hand. "I activate the effect of the monster card (Azure) Sacrifice to the Dark Dragon (2/200/100)." Hero held up the card which depicted an unknown man being consumed by black flames. "By discarding this card from my hand when Master is destroyed, I can bring him back with his attack bonus still on him." Hero discarded the card as black flames surrounded both Duelists while the dark dragon lord appeared on the field as if nothing ever happened to him (3300 - 23,850).
"And it only costs us 2000 life points," Hero said as the black flames scorched them a little bit.
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 8
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 8
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 8
Nami: 6300: SPC: 8
Terra: 4500: SPC: 8
Akira: 4500: SPC: 4
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 8
"I...I set one card facedown and end my turn," Akira said as one reverse card appeared on the field.
Kurogasa rode up to Akira and quickly placed his hand on the Wind User's shoulder. "It's alright, man. You damaged him. I'll handle it from here."
Akira nodded sadly as he said, "Okay, go get'em, buddy."
Kurogasa nodded back with a smile. "You got it. Draw!"
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 9
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 9
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 9
Nami: 6300: SPC: 9
Terra: 4500: SPC: 9
Akira: 4500: SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 9
As Kurogasa drew, the full Seal of the Crimson Dragon appeared on his back as the top card of his Deck glowed brightly as he drew it. Immediately, he knew what to do. "To begin, I summon Haos Wontu (2/100/0) in defense mode!" The penguin faced rabbit quickly appeared on the field.
Hero laughed hysterically at Wontu. "HAHAHAHAHA! That's the best you could do!?"
Kurogasa just smirked as Wontu growled at Apollyon. "Just wait, because now I activate the Speed Spell - Shield Crush, removing 3 Speed Counters to destroy Wontu who then is banished!"
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 9
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 9
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 9
Nami: 6300: SPC: 9
Terra: 4500: SPC: 9
Akira: 4500: SPC: 5
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 6
As Wontu was destroyed by the beam, Hero asked in confusion, "What good was that?"
Then, a golden spot glowed above Kurogasa's heart as he exclaimed, "This! As Wontu is now removed from play, I can tune my Level 8 Haos Omega Leonidas with my Level 2 Haos Wontu for a Shine Synchro! SHINING HEART!" Leonidas then flew through two golden Synchro Gates created from Wontu's spirit before becoming engulfed in an orb of golden light.
The light of evolution flashes in the darkness of degeneration! Let its luminous glow open the door to a new era! Shine Synchro! Evolve from light, Haos Coruscant Leonidas (10/3500/2500)!
In an explosion of light, Leonidas appeared in his evolved form.
"Sweet!" Nami shouted. "Now, Raikou, Belial, and Apollo only need to evolve!"
Kurogasa then grabbed a card from his hand and said, "I now set one card face down and end my turn."
Hero started to chuckle as his runner sped up. "I should correct what the Water User said." Hero said and placed his hand on his deck. "There is one more dragon that hasn't evolved."
Realization struck Ritsu. "N-No way!"
"I draw!" Hero drew his next card.
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 10
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 10
Nami: 6300: SPC: 10
Terra: 4500: SPC: 10
Akira: 4500: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 7
"I summon the Tuner monster Dragon Fiend (2/900/900) in attack mode!" Out of a dark portal came a dragon that looked like a mini Montage Dragon. "I think it's time we showed them what true despair is."
Apollyon gave a dark chuckle. "I'll crush them all!"
"I tune my Level 9 Apollyon with my Level 2 Dragon Fiend!" Dragon Fiend roared as he turned into two black Synchro Gates and surrounded Apollyon, turning him into nine dark stars. "I guess I should call this ability True Darkness."
As the light evolves, so will the darkness, watch as the true meaning of despair descends onto the battlefield! Synchro Summon! Consume them all with your Darkness; (Azure) Apollyon, Dragon of True Darkness (11/4000/3000)!
A pillar of black flames shot up from behind the two Duelists as Apollyon appeared in his evolved form, his form was more slender then his previous form, he had four wings and four piercing red eyes.
"Hmm, it's not every day I get to use my true form," Apollyon said.
"We still have a chance!" Ritsu yelled at him as Apollyon scoffed at Ritsu's bravado.
"This battle is nothing more than child's play to me," Apollyon said and looked at Raikou. "Compared to my battle with Raikou, this is just a trivial game, but if you're so insistent on this, I guess I can show you the gap between us."
"I activate Apollyon's ability!" Hero yelled. "When he's Synchro Summoned, the attack power of his lesser counterpart, power boost and all, are added to Apollyon!" Apollyon grew ten times his original size as his attack power skyrocketed (4000 - 27,850).
"This is bad." Satoshi muttered.
"And it gets better." Hero said. "Since Dragon Fiend was used for a synchro summon; Apollyon's attack points are doubled until the end of the turn!" Hero yelled.
"WHAT?!" Everyone yelled as Apollyon doubled in size as did his attack points (27,850 - 55,700).
"A-An attack power o-of over 55,000!" Terra said with fear in his voice.
"And as long as Apollyon is on the field, his attacks cannot be stopped, so that pesky ability that Shine Synchro has is completely useless." Hero said which shocked everyone, especially Kurogasa. "Now then, I activate the (Azure) Speed Spell - Forbidden Power!" Hero yelled as the Speed Spell depicted a dragon with a dark aura around it. "By giving up seven speed counters, I can select one Synchro Monster and if there is any attack boosts on them, they become permanent!" Hero said as both his and Shin's Runner slowed down while a dark aura surrounded Apollyon.
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 3
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 10
Nami: 6300: SPC: 10
Terra: 4500: SPC: 10
Akira: 4500: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 7
"Now then," Hero looked at the field for his unfortunate target for an attack. Then his eyes rested on Nami who had a look of horror on her face. "Let us see if you can survive this attack. Apollyon, crush her."
"With pleasure," Apollyon breathed deeply, gathering a large amount of darkness in his mouth. "Dark Destruction!" Apollyon fired a powerful stream of darkness at Leviathan and Nami.
"What'll you do now water user?" Hero asked as the attack neared her. "You can dodge the attack, but it will hit the light user instead."
"Nami, move!" Ritsu yelled as Nami smiled at him.
"I know you can defeat him, Ritsu, you have us at your side."
"NAMI!" Ritsu yelled as a giant explosion occurred, sending Nami onto the street.
Shin/Hero: 8350: SPC: 3
Ritsu: 2600: SPC: 10
Satoshi: 4500: SPC: 10
Nami: 100: SPC: 0: OUT
Terra: 4500: SPC: 10
Akira: 4500: SPC: 6
Kurogasa: 4500: SPC: 7
"NAMI!" Everyone yelled as she seemed unconscious with an activated trap card on the field.
"The (Azure) Cling to Life Trap Card," Hero said to himself. "When the owner's Life Points reach 0, by removing from play a Dragon Synchro, you get to keep 100 Life Points." Hero frown turned into a small smirk. "Even though she has Life Points left, she is unable to ride, meaning she is unable to duel, but you still get to use her Graveyard."
Ritsu gritted his teeth in anger and glared at Hero and Apollyon. "Bastards!"
"What's the matter, Light User? If you want to avenge your friend, you better do it fast because since the Water Dragon left the field, the Fire User's Dragon Knight loses 500 attack points," Hero said as the attack on Dragon Master Knight dropped (8500 - 8000). "I end my turn."
"Tch, what now?" Ritsu thought. "Nothing we have will even come close to Apollyon! We've got to think of a strategy and quick, otherwise we're done for."
To be continued
Ch.71 END.
Thetrueazure: And there is part one of the duel. I would like to thank Serpentdragon for helping me with this duel.
Kazuma: So when are we expecting the final part?
Thetrueazure: Right after this is posted. Till next time!
Ritsu: Apollyons power is overwhelming, nothing we have even comes close to him. We're being picked off one by one now, if I don't think of something quickly then we'll be destroyed.
Next Time; Yugioh 5D's Power of the Six Elements: The Final Battle part 3.
"I will not be sealed again!"