Me: I'm back again! *Dodges a thrown tomato*
Sky: Where have you been?
Me: Monday I was still working on this chapter, Tuesday I can't do anything because I have dance, Wednesday I was really sick, and yesterday I had to go to MPA and then I got sick again. So I've decided to work on this now!
Sky: Okay then… *Backs away slowly*
Me: Meh, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh 5ds or whatnot, but I do own Sky and her Deck. I also made a few cards I thought would fit into Ghost's Deck. Enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 31
Six months have passed since the Dark Signers' defeat. About a week ago the bridge connecting the cities was finally finished. So much has happened since then; the main thing being that a tournament has been announced. The World Racing Grand Prix, a tournament where teams of Turbo Duelists will face each other.
Yusei, Jack, Crow, and I have been working to be one of the teams in the WRGP. The main thing we've been working on is the engine program, and let's just say it hasn't been going too well.
"BOOM!" goes the fourth engine, filling our small apartment with smoke. As I open the window, a crowd of people has already gathered around outside.
"Everything's fine, go mind your own business," I say. Then I spot Zora, the landlady, angrily walking towards the apartment. "Zora's coming," I say, turning around.
My friends quickly pick up as many pieces of the practice Runner as they can before Zora forces the door open.
"Why did I even agree to let you rascals live here?" Zora asks herself. "You make too much noise and attract so much attention." She pauses and kicks a stray Ramen cup. "And you don't even clean up after yourselves," she adds.
"Sorry Zora," Yusei says. "We'll get the engine right sometime."
"Oh that's okay Yusei," Zora says, a bit less aggravated. She then leaves as quickly as she came.
"How come Zora likes Yusei better than us?" Crow asks.
"Who doesn't like Yusei?" I ask in return. "He's quiet, smart, and actually cleans up after himself." I pick a banana peel up off the ground and put it in the trash.
Then the door opens again, Mina and Trudge walking in. "Do you want something?" I ask. "'Cause if you do, we've got our hands full."
"Signing up for the WRGP, are you?" Trudge asks, viewing the remains of the practice Runner.
"Maybe once we get the engine right," Yusei says.
"You know that Speed World is being replaced with Speed World 2," Mina says.
"What Turbo Duelist doesn't?" Jack asks. "So what is it you wanted us for?"
"There's a Turbo Duelist roaming around, challenging people to duels in the middle of the night," Trudge says. "And he makes them crash if they lose."
"Oh yeah, I've heard of him," Crow says. "People started calling the guy Ghost."
"That's the guy," Trudge says. "We've tried to catch him, but every officer that goes after him ends up in the hospital. We were thinking that you four could help us."
"Sure I'll help-" I begin.
"No, we have our hands busy with the WRGP," Crow says. "So unless the WRGP ends up being cancelled or something, we won't be helping you. Have a good day." Crow shoves the two Sector Securities out the door and bolts it shut.
"What was that about Crow?" I ask. "We could bring this 'Ghost' to justice."
"It's like I told Trudge and Mina; we have our hands full enough with the WRGP preparations. If we get hurt dueling Ghost, we won't have time to finish anything," Crow says.
"You're just afraid that since Sector Security can't beat Ghost, you can't," Jack says.
"That's not it, I just don't want anyone getting hurt," Crow says.
"You know, if nobody stops Ghost, then people are getting hurt," I pipe in. Crow ignores me, and both him and Jack start arguing.
That night…
Crow left for his shift as a delivery man about an hour ago. Yusei and I have been trying to fine-tune the fifth engine since then, and Jack has just been sitting off to the side watching us.
Suddenly the computer screen goes fuzzy and Crow's face appears on it. "Guys, the Ghost got Trudge," Crow says. "Come to the hospital now!"
The three of us make it to the hospital within minutes. Crow and Mina are already there. "What exactly happened?" Yusei asks.
"We ordered a bunch of Duel Chasers to try to find Ghost, and Trudge went with them," Mina says. "He lost to Ghost."
A stretcher is then rushed past us with Trudge on it. "Synchro's are useless against Ghost," he says before he enters the operating room.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Jack asks. But the only ones with that answer are in other hospital rooms.
"I guess we can go home now," I say. Crow punches the wall instead.
"We can't just leave it like that," he says.
"I say we do what Trudge wanted to do in the first place; catch Ghost," Yusei says. Everyone agrees, and we split up on our search. After riding around for about an hour, I was starting to think Ghost wasn't going to show. I was wrong, as he silently pulls up behind me.
"You're Ghost, right?" I ask. The Turbo Duelist nods. "Alright then, let's duel!" I say. I quickly contact my friends to tell them I found Ghost.
"Duel Mode: Engaged, Auto Pilot Standby. Awaiting Central Grid Official Authorization… Authorization complete. All non-combat vehicles please leave the Combat Lane," a computerized voice says. Ghost and I leave the highway and get on the Combat Lane.
"Activating the Speed World 2 Field Spell!" the two of us say in unison. A strange light pattern appears under our Duel Runners, but quickly disappears. Ghost's Life Points: 4000, Sky's Life Points: 4000
"I'll go first," I say. Ghost S.C. 1, Sky S.C. 1 "First up I Summon Celestial Comet (ATK 0, DEF 1000) to the field in Defense mode! Now since I control a 'Celestial' monster I can Special Summon Celestial Wizard from my hand. I end my turn with three face-downs," I finish.
"Then it's my turn," Ghost says. Ghost S.C. 2, Sky S.C. 2 "I Summon Wise Core (ATK 0, DEF 0) and set two cards face-down to end my turn," he says.
"It's my turn!" I shout. Ghost S.C. 3, Sky S.C. 3 "I Summon the Tuner Celestial Synchron (ATK 700, DEF 1800) in Attack position. Now my Level 3 Celestial Synchron Tunes with my Level 4 Celestial Wizard! When night comes to a close, a lone light rises to expel the darkness! Synchro Summon! Arise, Celestial Dragon-Sol (ATK 2700, DEF 1500)!" I chant.
My dragon appears in a flash of light and Ghost frowns. "I activate my Trap Spark Breaker, which destroys my monster," Ghost says.
Why would he want to destroy his own monster? I think.
"Wondering why I did that? So that I can activate Wise Core's ability of course. When Wise Core is destroyed by a card effect I can Special Summon 1 Meklord Emperor Wisel, Wisel Top, Wisel Guard, Wisel Attack, and Wisel Carrier from my hand or Deck," Ghost says.
Five different mechanical monsters appear and they combine. Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity ATK 2500. "My monster still has the higher ATK," I say. "Celestial Dragon-Sol, attack Wisel Top with Solar Flare Blast!"
My dragon shoots a large fireball at the giant monster's head. Strangely, the flames hit one of the machine's arms, destroying it instead of the head. "Wisel Guard can switch the target of an attack to it," Ghost says.
"Well then I activate Celestial Dragon-Sol's ability; once per turn I can banish one 'Celestial' card from my Graveyard in order to destroy one card on the field. I choose Meklord Emperor Wisel," I say.
"I counter with my Trap Wise C3, which sends my Wisel Carrier to the Grave in order to Special Summon Wisel Carrier 3 from my hand," Ghost says. "And now Wisel Carrier 3's effect activates, cancelling out your dragon's effect."
"I end my turn," I say. There wasn't anything else I could do.
"Time for you to feel the wrath of my Meklord Emperor," Ghost says. Ghost S.C. 4, Sky S.C. 4 "First off I Summon Wisel Guard 3 (ATK 0, DEF 2000) in Defense mode," Ghost continues. A new arm appears and connects itself to the giant monster.
"Now I release Wisel Attack in order to Special Summon Wisel Attack 3 (ATK 1600, DEF 0) in Attack position," Ghost continues. The monster's other arm is upgraded as well. Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity ATK 2900.
"This is the end for your dragon," Ghost says. "Meklord Emperors are, simply put, Synchro Killers. Meklord Emperor Wisel's ability activates, absorbing your Synchro Monster and its ATK."
Meklord Emperor Wisel ATK 5600. "This is the end of you! When Wisel Attack 3 battles, it inflicts piercing damage!" Ghost says. "Now Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity, attack Celestial Comet! Stainless Steel Slash!"
"I'm afraid I have to interrupt this attack with a classic," I say. "I activate my Trap Negate Attack, which forces the end of the Battle Phase."
At least this buys me another turn, I think. But can I turn the duel around in a single turn?
"You are lucky human," Ghost says. "I end my turn." Just then Yusei, Jack, and Crow arrive alongside us.
"Sky, what is that huge monster?" Yusei asks. Ghost begins laughing.
"Yusei Fudo, this huge monster is my Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity," Ghost says. He laughs again. "You're even more pathetic in person. And to think that you defeated the Dark Signers," he says.
"You know about that?" I ask.
"Maybe I do," Ghost replies. "Take your turn so that I can finish you off quickly."
"I'll take my turn alright, but it'll turn this duel around," I say, drawing my card. Ghost S.C. 5, Sky S.C. 5 I look at the card. Yes, this is just what I needed, I think.
"I activate the Speed Spell-Celestial Fusion! When I have at least 5 Speed Counters, I can send the Fusion Material Monsters listed on a 'Celestial' Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck or the field to the Graveyard in order to Fusion Summon that Fusion Monster. So I send the Celestial Dragon-Sol from your field and the Celestial Dragon-Moon from my Extra Deck to the Graveyard. Light shines brighter as I Fusion Summon Celestial Dragon-Dawn (ATK 3500, DEF 2500)!" I shout.
After a small flash of light, a new dragon appears on the field. It has six wings, three on each side of its back, that are a dark purple color. The dragon's body is a dark orange, with streaks of the same purple color covering its arms and legs. The dragon's eyes are a deep red.
Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity ATK 2900. "Go now Celestial Dragon-Dawn; attack Wisel Top with Sunrise Slash!" I shout.
"Wisel Guard 3 absorbs your attack," Ghost says. "And once per turn it can't be destroyed in battle."
"Fine, I end my turn," I say. And since your monster is a 'Synchro Killer', you can't touch my Fusion monster, I think.
"It's my turn," Ghost says. Ghost S.C. 6, Sky S.C. 6 Ghost looks at his card and smiles. "I set one card face-down and end my turn," he says.
"Then it's my draw!" I exclaim. Ghost S.C. 7, Sky S.C. 7 "Yes! I release my Celestial Comet in order to Tribute Summon Celestial Knight-Mars (ATK 2400, DEF 1000) in Attack mode!" I shout.
A knight in deep red armor appears and joins my dragon. "Your Wisel Guard 3 is a goner! Both of my monsters attack it!" I shout.
"I'm afraid that won't work," Ghost says. "I activate my Trap Labyrinth of Kline, which switches your knight's ATK with its DEF until the End Phase."
Celestial Knight-Mars ATK 1000, DEF 2400. Both monsters strike the machine's arm, and shards from Celestial Knight-Mars' sword hit me. The scariest thing was that I could actually feel the metal pieces. Sky's Life Points: 3000
"Ah, feeling the effect of my Infinity Symbol," Ghost says. "It makes damage to duelists real."
So that's how he makes his opponents crash, I think. This Infinity Symbol has the same effect as the Dark Signers' Shadow Duels. Those poor people stood no chance through that.
"I end my turn," I say. Celestial Knight-Mars ATK 2400, DEF 1000.
"My turn," Ghost says. Ghost S.C. 8, Sky S.C. 8 "Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity, attack that Celestial Knight-Mars!" Ghost orders.
"I counter with my Quick-Play Speed Spell-Celestial Reflector," I say. "When I have at least 3 Speed Counters and a 'Celestial' monster, this card negates your attack."
Ghost smirks at that. "Now I can counter with my own Quick-Play Speed Spell-Mek Force! When my opponent activates a Speed Spell, since I control a 'Meklord' monster, this card negates your Speed Spell's effect and inflicts 500 points of damage for each 'Wisel' part I control," he says.
This is definitely going to hurt, I think, bracing myself. Five different blasts come from Ghost's Speed Spell. I lose control of my Runner for a few seconds, but manage to get it under control. Sky's Life Points: 500
"You have another turn, since I hold no Speed Spells and thus cannot win through Speed World 2's effect," Ghost says.
"I'll turn this duel around somehow!" I shout, drawing my card. Ghost S.C. 9, Sky S.C. 9 I turn my card over and smile. "Thank you Deck," I say. "I play my Speed Spell-Celestial Shockwave! By removing 4 Speed Counters, I can grant one of my monsters the ability to attack you directly this round!"
Sky S.C. 5 "Go now, Celestial Dragon-Dawn, attack his Life Points directly!" I shout. My dragon flies around the giant machine and claws at Ghost. Ghost's Life Points: 500
"That's not all; when Celestial Dragon-Dawn inflicts Battle Damage to my opponent, I gain Life Points equal to that amount," I say. Sky's Life Points: 4000
"Now that's what I call a turnaround," Crow says.
"Not just that, I can end this duel with the effect of Speed World 2," I say, revealing that I hold one Speed Spell. Sky S.C. 1
The blast knocks Ghost right off the Combat Lane, into a forest below us. "We better go see if he's okay," Yusei says.
Three minutes later we are at the place where Ghost crashed. Crow walk over and touches Ghost's arm, which falls off. Crow literally jumps three feet in the air.
"I just-what the-how the-" Crow says. Yusei walks over and examines Ghost.
"It's a robot," Yusei says. "That duel and crash probably broke it."
"Check to see if it's memory chip is in there," I say. "We might find out who programed it to attack people."
A few seconds later and Yusei shakes his head. "The chip is gone," he says.
"So that means someone removed it before we got here," I say. "Strange, since it barely took us any time at all to get down here."
"I say we just turn in the remains of Ghost and be done with it," Jack says. He gets back on his Duel Runner. "Now I'm going to go get whatever sleep I can still get."
Jack speeds off before Crow can yell at him. "Forget about it Crow," I say. "Jack does what Jack does, and I don't think anyone can change that."
"How are we going to get Ghost back?" Yusei asks before Crow can yell at me.
"That shouldn't be a problem," I say, pulling my Duel Disk off of my Duel Runner. "I play the Spell Teleport! Take us to the Neo Domino Hospital!"
A small flash of light and we are standing in front of the hospital. "I don't know what's creepier; the Dark Signers or Psychic Duelists," Crow says.
"Just be glad I'm on your side," I say. "Now come on, Mina should still be here."
We walk inside and sure enough, Mina is there. "We caught Ghost," Yusei says. "And it turns out he's a robot."
"A Duel Bot. Someone hijacked a Duel Bot to do all of this," Mina says.
"Er, what's a Duel Bot?" Crow asks.
"A robot that we've been trying to build in order to help with catching rouge Turbo Duelists," Mina replies.
"Okay then," Crow says. Then he yawns. "I guess Jack might have had a good idea with getting some sleep," he says.
"You can go home," Mina says. "You've certainly done enough, catching Ghost for us."
We leave the hospital and return home. Crow collapses on the couch, and before I can go to my room Yusei stops me.
"You think we have a new enemy to worry about?" he asks. "Someone stole the Duel Bot for a reason."
"Maybe you're right, but we can't do much of anything if we don't know who it is," I say. "Now if you don't mind, I would like to get some sleep."
XXX
Me: There's the chapter!
Akiza: You named the glowing light thing that the Emperors of Yliaster use?
Me: Well I thought it should have a name.
Sky: That's nice.
Me: Can't think of anything else, so please review. I am totally open to flames!
*Closet door breaks*
Crow: YES! FLAME IT! BURN IT TO THE GROUND!
Me: Dang it… *Runs to a bomb shelter*
Jack: Why the heck did she lock us in a closet?
Sky: Read this. *Hands Jack and Kalin a notebook*
Kalin: She set my head on fire?
Jack: And made cats pee on me?
Sky: Yep. Here's the key to the bomb shelter.
*Jack and Kalin are out the door*
Me: *Leaves the bomb shelter* Oh… just… review or something! SOMEBODY HELP ME!