Hello again all! Been a while since the last update but ive been a bit busy and all. Hope once again that its worth the wait. Ive already got the next chapter half way completed so you shouldnt have to wait too long for it. Theres a lot of things to go over in this chapter so it might seem a bit dry at first to read, but believe me the overall original plot will really start to take centre stage from here on.
Finally what happened to my reviews? #cry# I see that plenty of people are reading and almost no reviews? #sniff# Cheer me up with lots of reviews for this chapter guys! But on a positive note, glad to see people were paying attention with the trivia and got it right. Now a quick recap.
Last chapter Kaiser and his friends battled a Sinspawn on the way to Kilika temple. During the fight Kaiser underwent a remarkable transformation. Summoning his Blue-Eyes White Dragon and ahnialating the Sinspawn. What does it all mean? Find out.
Also I dont own Yu-Gi-Oh! or Final Fantasy. But I do own the original characters that are debuting this chapter!
Chapter Twelve: Machina Dino's Strike Part 1 - Activate Dinoroid Revvolution!
- Palace of St Bevelle, Maesters Chamber -
In the palace of St Bevelle a dark figure was overlooking the majestic city below him, although, that is what it appeared he was looking at. Infact the figure was looking out into the distance, across the rolling landscape and oceans of Spira as far as the eye could see, in his minds eye he was looking at only one place, the plateau just before Kilika temple. The figure was stood loosely with his arms by his side, simply staring into the distance, from the look in his eyes it would almost seem as if he could see past the impossible miles that separated him from where he was looking.
"So..." Said a voice full of molevalance. "It appears you have already awoke your soul monster Kaiser... quite unexpected this early... unexpected only... but it simply means I need to speed up my plans to take your power... and from there to take the power of Sin incarnate for my own"
The person's monolgue was interrupted by a rasp at the chamber doors.
"Enter" The figure said simply without turning.
Opening the door appeared a robed temple monk of Bevelle, who despite his advancing years, had a clear look of worry upon his face upon disturbing the owner of the chamber. Shuffling into the room and heading towards the balcony quite nervously, the aging monk slowed as he approached the archway onto the balcony, unsure of whether he should proceed further.
"Speak" Spoke the figure flatly.
"A thousand apologies for the interruption" The monk spoke with a quivering voice, bowing several times. "But the ship ready to transport yourself and Grand Maester Mika to Luca is just about ready to depart" The monk finished.
"Fine... leave" The person replied.
Without needing to be told twice the monk quickly scurried to the door and left the chamber promptly, a resounding bang indicated the door closed as the figure on the balcony did not move despite the loud bang.
"It wont be long now... before I even see you in Luca... I think ill have to whisper in your ear again... lets see how you do against that Kilika Duelist with your new found power... lets see how I can get your darkness to taint it..."
- Kilika Woods Plateau -
Around twenty minutes had passed since the fight with the Sinspawn, all of the group were now up and on thier feet after a few rounds of Yuna performing Cure spells on the group to get them back up to full strength. Wakka was nursing a few bruises after the fight while Lulu was trying to get over the headache she was now enduring, while Kimahri did not complain once, it was evident from the brusies on his body that the battle scarred Ronso had recieved a beating and was simply ignoring it. Tara had insisted that Yuna focus on healing the others, having been bonded with her Fayth for quite a number of years, she had learnt to harness some of thier power towards accelerated healing and with that she insited she would be fine.
The only one out of the group that so far hadnt recieved any help was Tidus, he was still sat by the unconscious body of Kaiser who was still out cold on the plateau floor. The rest of the group while all gathered around Tidus and Kaiser who were on the floor, and were in various states of arguing with Tidus to let Yuna help him, to which they wernt having much success.
"For the last time! Help him first! He's the one that died for us in that fight!" Tidus shouted.
"Hes fine ya?" Wakka spoke. "He dosnt seem to have a scratch on him for some reason"
Wakka's point did ring true, after his collapse, the group had removed Kaiser's duel disk, sword and coat and used his coat to make him a makeshift pillow to support his head, but despite the punishment that he had recieved from the Sinspawn not a single wound was evident upon his body. The only thing that seemed to have remained after the attack was the slash on his trouser leg that the Sinspawn had ripped.
"Hes been out since the fight! He could have brain damage or something!" Tidus protested.
"Tidus" Lulu said, as the mage stepped forward. "Kaiser is fine, he has no wounds to which we can see, and I highly doubt that he would want you to suffer at his expense" The mage continued.
"Lulu's right Tidus" Tara added. "You must have internal injuries by the looks of it" Tara said, noting the blood that had seeped from his mouth and since dried. "Not to mention all the cuts that you've got. Kaiser wouldnt want you to not let Yuna help you" Tara said softly.
Yuna was stood next to the young blitzer, hoping with her staff in hand, ready to cast her spells, with the large Ronso behind her, even Kimahri nodded at the groups logic and gave a grunt of support with his arms folded.
"Fine..." Tidus conceeded. "But im not moving till he wakes up" Tidus added sternly.
Yuna sighed before kneeling next to Tidus.
"Tidus, white magic works better when the person wants it to work better... if your mind is occupied while im trying to help you it wont help as much. By the time we get back to the boat, everyone else's wounds will have gone completely, im sure that Kaiser wouldnt want you to still be wounded... and neither do I" Yuna said, stopping short, betraying her own feelings slightly.
Sighing loudly the Blitzer nodded before moving away from Kaiser so Yuna had space to cast. Yuna standing back up and smiling at the Blitzer began slowly casting Cure spells on Tidus, ever so slowly the cuts began to close and heal up, after a few seconds, only a small few marks were left on the Blitzers body. With a smile, Yuna replaced the staff on her back.
"There" she said sweetly. "Good as new, those marks should have healed completely by the time we get back to the boat, everyone should be good as new!" Yuna exclaimed cheerily, trying to lighten the mood.
"Thanks Yuna" Tidus replied with a smile, beginning to stand, although he quickly groaned and plopped back down again holding his ribs.
"Although you might be a bit sore for a while" Yuna said with a grin.
"Yeah thanks for that" He said chuckling.
Tara in the meanwhile was holding onto Kaiser's duel disk, although it was still in its active mode with the Blue-Eye White Dragon card on its slot, she dared not to touch both, infact she looked quite puzzled. Lulu appeared to notice her confusion and stepped towards the young Duelist.
"What is the matter Tara?" Lulu enquired.
"Nothing..." Tara said quickly. "Its just..." She trailed off.
By now, her stammering had drawn the attention of the group who now had thier eyes on her.
"We shouldnt have been able to take his duel disk off" Tara stated simply.
The groups faces suddenly seemed to click almost like the penny had dropped, but Tidus was still looking confused, he looked around the group, hoping for an answer.
"Say what?" He asked.
"A duel disk is connected to the Duelist ya?" Wakka began. "Its powered by the life force of the Duelist that uses it, once its on the Duelists arm, you would have to cut off the arm to get it off by force normally" He finished.
"The duel disk is as much a machina as it is a magical device" Lulu continued. "Since the Duelist is bonded with it, as such it requires conscious thoughts to remove the duel disk, in other words the Duelist must choose to allow it to be removed." Lulu spoke.
"Oooooohhhhh" Tidus said, starting to figure it out.
"Thats not to mention the fact he is a temple Champion" Yuna continued. "Kaiser is connected to a mystical force through his Fayth, so I doubt that even they would allow someone to try and take his duel disk against his will" Yuna said, looking down towards Kaiser.
"The only way a Duelist would allow someone to take his duel disk... would be people he implicitary trusts and cares for" Tara said ending the discussion.
A moment of silence followed as the group digested this information that had followed, Yuna was the one to speak up first.
"He's only known us for a few days... yet in that time... he trusts us that much? To the point even when hes not even conscious?" Yuna stated.
"Tara..." Tidus said slowly, drawing everyones gaze to the young blitzer. "What exactly happened just now? I mean with those wings and everything? Your the only one who has a soul monster around besides him, so dont you know?" Tidus asked.
"I... I dont exactly know myself" She admitted. Tara took a look down at Kaiser before taking a look up at the sky. "What he did... was something completely out of this world, ive never seen someone so bonded with thier soul monster like that. I mean he only just awoke its power yet thier bond was unebelievable. Its taken me years to even begin to use some of the Fayths power for anything other than dueling, and it hasnt been easy believe me, ive been the Champion of Bevelle for ten years this year... and its took me all that time to even scratch the surface of what that can do"
- Five years ago - Besaid Village -
"It was soon after Kimarhi had brought Yuna and I to Besaid that I decided to go to Bevelle and try to become its Champion, I knew Dad would have wanted it, so I was adamant in going. That was nearly ten years ago. Even after I became its Champion it took quite a while to get accustomed to Jaden and Jesse wandering around in my head, well I was only ten at the time, so for any kid that couldnt have been easy. But I do remember it was this one day around five years ago, that I started to realise what the power of the Fayth could do outside of dueling..."
"I draw!" Tara squealed drawing a card.
"Go Tara!" Yuna yelled back.
The pair of a younger Tara and Yuna, were in the secluded cove near the docks on Besaid island, Tara was practicing drawing her cards and summoning her monsters. The pair were not along however, stood next to the wall with his arms folded, they were being watched by the supervising eyes of the Ronso Kimahri. The girls were just acting around, laughing and playing around on the warm beach under the hot Besaid sun, not having a care in the world.
"It took me most of the first five years to get used to Jaden and Jesse around, at first it scared me, seeing what looking like ghosts showing up every now and again. But after a while I began to realise what good friends they were, so that I could never truely be alone. No matter what happened. Besides they were loads of fun."
Transparent forms of Jaden and Jesse were also on the beach laughing at the pair as they enjoyed themselves on the beach, even talking amongst themselves about the weather and landscape of Besaid. Until the pair of Fayth came to a head about asking Tara something.
"Hey Tara!" Jaden shouted
"What Jay?" She replied.
"Jess and I wanna see Kimahri do that cool workout with his spear again! Ask him for us will ya!" Jaden shouts back.
"Come on Tara! Its totally cool!" Jesse adds.
"You talking to Jess and Jay, Tara?" Yuna asks, not being able to see the Fayth herself.
"Yeah sis" Tara says, walking towards Kimahri, who regards her approach.
"Say Kimahri, Jaden and Jesse wanna know if you will do that workout with your spear, they think its cool! Me and Yuna do too!" Tara squeals.
"Yeah come on Kimahri!" Yuna adds.
Shaking his head almost in disbelief, the large Ronso complied almost instantly, moving to the center of the cove and making sure he was away from the girls, Kimahri took the spear from his back and began his battle training. Thrusting and slashing at invisible enemies with his spear while dodging and weaving from the invisible attacks of the enemies. All the way the girls and the Fayth were laughing and cheering all the while, although the latter pair couldnt be seen, Tara made it clear that they were impressed.
"This had been mine and Yuna's life for the past ten years on Besaid, just enjoying the island and each others company, while I got used to my new found power as a Champion of the Fayth, although that power hadnt actually manifested, until later that day, after Kimahri's training..."
It was coming close to dusk at Besaid, and the sun was just on the surface of the water casting an orange glow around Besaid bay. Yuna and Tara were sat at the waters edge as the cool ocean lapped on thier bare feet. Kimahri was back standing against the wall watching over the two girls as they cooled thier heels so to speak in the water. A trio of loud squarks suddenly interrupted the tranquil scene as three Condor Fiends suddenly shot into view from just behind some of the ruins on the cove above them, heading straight for the trio on the beach, clearly wanting them as thier next meal.
"YUNA! TARA! RUN!" Kimahri bellowed, drawing his spear.
The girls were on thier feet instantly at Kimahri's crys to run, Yuna grabbed onto Tara's shirt trying to pull her away, but Tara wouldnt budge.
"Come on Tara! Kimahri said to run!" Yuna cried to her sister.
"But I can help Kimahri!" Tara shouted back, tugging away from her grip.
Kimarhi was having a hard time hitting the three Condors, as they kept lunging from the sky to peck at him from all directions, and the Ronso had only one set of eyes, despite how good they were and couldnt see where they all were. A second later Tara was at his side, her duel disk activated.
"Tara, Kimahri said run, so run!" Kimahri spoke.
"But I can help you!" Tara shouted, before drawing a card and slapping it on her duel disk. "Come out Elemental Hero Avian!" She shouted.
The green feathered winged hero appeared in a cloud of pyreflies to aid them in the fight. Clenching its fists, it went straight for one of the Condors, with a mightly slash of its clawed hands, it cleaved the Fiend clean in two, before flying straight up in the air to slow down. Meanwhile Kimahri had managed to skewer one of the Condor's wings with his spear. With a rather large hole in its wing, the Condor couldnt stay aloft and fell to the ground, Kimahri instantly brought his spear down and the Fiend was decapitated within a heartbeat.
"Yeah! Go Kimahri!" The two girls shouted.
A loud squark brought them back to reality as the last Condor was diving straight for Yuna, with the angle of attack it would surely impale the poor girl with its beak. Kimahri leaped forward to try and stop the Fiend but he was simply too far away, Yuna did not move as she was paralyzed with fear. Screaming loudly Yuna covered her face with her hands. A loud splunking noise rang through Yuna's ears, yet she felt no pain at all.
"TARA!" Kimahri bellowd.
Gulping Yuna opened her eyes slowly and instantly screamed at the sight. Tara had jumped in the way of the Condor's attack and had been impaled just as her sister was meant to be. A second later both Kimahri and Elemental Hero Avian had launched an attack and the Condor was dead before it hit the ground. But the damage was done. Clutching the hole in her stomach and blood seeping from her wound Tara fell to the floor in the arms of her sister.
"Tara!" Yuna cried, her face flowing with tears. "Why did you do that?"
"Because... you... were in... danger sis" Tara breathed heavily, before falling unconscious
"Kimahri get help!" The Ronso shouted, as he bounded up the cove.
"Kimahri wait!" Yuna shouted
Tara's body began to glow a soft rainbow coloured aura as the light gently caressed her skin, the blood running from her wound seemed to defy gravity as it slowly made its way towards the wound on her stomach. The flesh almost seemed to slowly knit back together as the wound healed at an amazing rate. In the end after a flash of light, the wound and Tara's aura had dissapeared, leaving Yuna cradling her sister, now crying tears of joy. Tara slowly started to come round as Yuna held onto her sister for dear life.
"Dont ever do that to me again Tara!" Yuna shouted.
"Sorry sis... thanks guys" Tara said, looking behind Yuna.
The Fayth forms of Jaden and Jesse were both on the floor breathing rather heavily, as if they had just run a ten mile marathon.
"Just... dont do that... too often Tara" Jesse panted.
"Yeah... completely... takes it... outta us... to help you that much" Jaden pants.
"Either way... im really grateful... thanks guys" Tara says.
It took a long while to come to terms with what happened that day. If it hadnt been for Jaden and Jesse I would have been dead, although it took some time. I learnt to realise how special having those two around were, as I got greater control over my power I found it helped me in all sorts of ways... Even in ways I didnt expect.
"Wait... you were the Champion of Bevelle when you were ten?" Tidus asked shocked.
"You could have at least tried to pay attention to the rest of the story Tidus" Tara said, facepalming with a sigh.
"And your getting like him" Yuna said giggling.
"Who?" Tara asked puzzled.
"Kaiser... doing that with your hand on your face at things he says" Yuna says, pointing at Tidus and giggling again.
"HEY!" Tidus and Tara exclaimed.
"Well its true" Yuna said, trying to stop laughing.
"The point is" Tara said sternly. "That Kaiser will be alright, with what he did during that fight, I think its safe to say that he will be fine with such a strong soul monster looking out for him" Tara finished.
Tidus seemed to be satisfied for the time being at least, and turned to look back to his friend lying peacefully on the floor, but it was the mage Lulu's turn to analyze the situation as she knelt down next to the prone form of Kaiser.
"He's hiding a lot of secrets from us" She said firmly.
"Whats that Lu?" Wakka enquired.
"Kaiser, he is keeping a lot of things back, and I highly doubt its because of Sins toxin either" Lulu said standing back up.
"Lulu, he did kill that Sinspawn before it killed us" Tara countered.
"Im not questioning what his motives are, its just the words he uses, they arnt the words of someone who seems to have their mind muddled by Sin. Take his soul monster as well for example, the card looks quite worn and old, meaning he must have had it for quite a long time. How could someone have the strongest soul monster to ever exist without drawing attention to it until now?" Lulu mused.
The rest of the group seem to look to each other, each wondering what to say or do in response to the mage's logic. Lulu interrupted for them.
"I think its best we let him decide when he will tell us the full story, it could quite easily be that he dosnt have access to those memories yet after all just as he says, however it does seem like he will trust us with that knowledge in the end" Lulu finished.
"Well either way I say he's a good guy" Tidus said defiantly, now sitting down next to his friend.
"Just wonder when he's gonna wake up ya?" Wakka enquired.
"Nice of you to sound worried Wakka" Tara added sarcastically.
"Well" Wakka said, rubbing the back of his head. "We can all be wrong cant we? Just hope I get to tell him that..." Wakka trailed off.
"He'll be glad to hear you say that Wakka" Yuna added, smiling at her guardian.
"Just wonder whats going on in that head of yours Kaiser" Tidus said.
I felt the feeling starting to come back into my limbs, although it was slowly at first. I didnt have the strength to open my eyes at first, but I could feel that I was lying on a solid surface, my sword wasnt on my back, yet I could feel my duel disk on my left arm. Thinking back I try to remember what had happened, I could remember the fight with the Sinspawn near the Kilika temple, we all managed to take out the arm things that it had sprouted from beneath the pavement, but we were hard pressed to beat the actual Sinspawn monster that had emerged from the cocoon. Then it had attacked me and I slumped forward onto Yuna and Tara, but then all I could remember was blackness.
"Did... did I... die?" I slowly think.
It was then that it hit me, a surge of memories flooded into my being. I could remember standing back up and attacking the Sinspawn with my sword, with impossible speed and strength, and then flying into the air with the wings from my back. Wait a minute... wings? Even though I was still lying on the floor I couldnt feel anything. But I was absolutely sure that I had sprouted wings from my back somehow. It was like I had been acting purely on instinct, I had made the decision to do everything that had happened, yet it was like something else controlled my body in order to enact my minds wishes. I remembered taking a card from my inside coat pocket and placing it on my duel disk to summon a monster... but what was it I summoned?
"NOW AWAKEN MONSTER OF MY SOUL! ALMIGHTY BLUE-EYES WHITE DRAGON!" Kaiser cried.
A surge of strength seemed to flow back into my being as the words I called out bored themselves into my brain. I had summoned my Blue-Eyes White Dragon, the one that Kaiba had given me in Besaid temple... the same card that I had back in my world... and whats more... it was the monster of my soul. I could remember looking up at my dragon as we hovered in the air after it had destroyed the Sinspawn, and I could feel its hard scaled skin as I stroked its cheek, to which it responded with what could only be described as some kind of a purring sound. I suddenly realised that my right arm was slowly raising up, mimicing the action that I had performed. I still couldnt open my eyes yet for some reason my arm was still rising as I did before, and as my arm extended to its full length... I felt it. My hand grazed against something hard and scaled. A lump formed in my throat as I used my hand to explore the surface I had encounted. A sort growling/purring noise suddenly echoed in my ears as I moved my hand.
As my strength once again readily returned, I tried to open my eyes, and slowly the light filtered through my eye lids as my vision slowly cleared up. I could see a large shape that seemed to be standing over me. Towering over me in fact it was that large, it seemed to be the colour of blue and white... My heart almost skipped a beat as I realised what it was standing over me. As my vision fully cleared my thoughts were confirmed, it was my Blue-Eyes. The massive dragons head was lowered and was nuzzling my hand that I used to stroke it. Realising that I was now fully awake, the dragon reared back up to full height and gave a massive roaring that only it could make. Yet for some reason the ear splitting roar didnt even seem to effect my ears, and I could almost feel that it was a roar of welcome than that of any malicous intent.
"Those wings..." I smile. "I finally have a pair too..."
As more strength began to flow into my limbs, I use my hands to try and push myself up into a sitting postion, but it wasnt easy, I still felt groggy as I awoke. Gritting my teeth and closing my eyes to focus, I manage to raise my body up about forty five degrees and lean on my elbows, gasping for breath at the exertion. But I could feel that my arms were slipping, still too weak to be able to hold my body weight. I felt my arms slip from beneath me as I fell back towards the ground, but my fall wasnt meant to be. I felt as if I hadnt move, but I was still sat up and resting against something. Opening my eyes once more, I almost choke at what I could see.
My dragon had extended one of its claws down and was holding me up so I wouldnt fall, despite its razor sharp claws, not a single one seemed to even give me the slighest of pinpricks through my coat, it was as if it was trying not to injure me. Looking up at the deep blue eyes of my majestic dragon, I could feel it staring back at me as we exchanged glances.
"Thank you... my friend" I say softly
"There is no need..." Replied a soft voice in my head.
My eyes widen at the words that were spoken in my mind, did my dragon just reply to me? Raising its head once more, the dragon gave a loud roar into the sky at my words to it. Lifting my arms back up, I use the dragons claw to pull myself to my feet, feeling the senses finally returning to my body. Once I was back on my feet, the dragon withdrew its claw as I stand and stare at it for several moments but the dragon slowly starts to fade from view until it seems to explode into a ball of blue light, no bigger than a tennis ball. The ball seems to drift slowly before me hovering slightly infront of me at chest height. Puzzled for a second, I realise what its trying to do. Extending my arms out slowly, I cup the ball of light in my hands, feeling a pleasant warm sensation at its touch. Slowly, I bring the ball back in my hands to my chest, where it seems to slowly enter my body, transferring the warm sensation to the rest of my body as an overwhelming surge explodes into my senses.
"We are now truly as one master... our strength and force of will combined will make you into a new entity... everything you have ever been capable of is now unlocked to you... just remember that im always here for you master... now and forever." Spoke a voice
I knew that the voice speaking to me know was the voice of my dragon, its thoughts being transferred through our soul link. Its voice was something else entirely, soft and caring, but then again it was powerful, confident and sure of itself. I could almost feel like the words of the dragon were actively coursing though my veins, making me feel stronger, sharper and better almost. Closing my eyes I smile as I give the only reply that was worthy of my dragon.
"I am no one's master my friend... I remember everything that happened when I fought the Sinspawn... it was your power that brought me back from the void of death and moved my body as I desired... you've saved not only my life but my soul on more than one occasion... you have no idea how eternally grateful I am to you for everything you have done for me... I just hope I someday repay you for the gifts you have given me... Thank you... partner" I reply
Smiling genuinely for the first time in a very long time, I didnt hear the footsteps approaching me from behind for the first few seconds. Then in an instant I twirled around to see two figures standing before me, it was Zane and Kaiba, my Fayth. Zane seemed to have a small smirk across his face, while Kaiba was his usual scowl type appearance that didnt really suprise me. I raise a skeptical eye at the sight of my Fayth, I hadnt seen them since they had removed my power back on Besaid, so seeing them now raised a few questions.
"It looks like you've taken the first step to embracing your infinite potential" Zane spoke.
"Ill have to admit... I really didnt think you could tame him" Kaiba says.
Shock wasnt a word I would use, to which I expressed vocally. "Did I just hear right? Did I prove you wrong Kaiba?" I exclaim.
"I didnt say that" Kaiba says with a sneer. "Try listening dweeb" He adds.
Chuckling to myself while Zane rolls his eyes, I realise that this is probabally the first and last time Kaiba would admit to something like this. Glancing at Zane, I open my mouth to speak to answer my next unspoke question, but he beats me to it.
"Yes... your power is restored Kaiser" He says quickly.
Raising my duel disk up, I notice for the first time that the Blue-Eyes card is still on my duel disk. Picking up the card I take glance at it before taking out the rest of my deck, faning over the cards with a deep breath, I realise that I can see all of my cards again, they arnt blank. I had gotten my power back truly, putting the deck back into its slot, my Fayth were still standing there observing me.
"Why now?" Is all I can say
"Why not?" Zane replies with a smirk.
"Well for starters how about making me watch Sin wipe Kilika off the face of Spira? How was that supposed to help!? Do you know how that made me feel knowing I could do nothing to try and stop it!" I shout.
I didnt realise it at the time, but I'd actually stepped forward a few steps and was right in Zane's face, standing almost nose to nose with that usual cold face of his. I could feel his breathing on my face, but he didnt move once despite my advances. Taking a breath, he stepped back so I was out of his space.
"We didnt restore your power at all... you did" He said.
"What?" I ask in surpise.
"It was your own power that came back. Not anything we gave you, maybe you should recall a certain promise you made back on Besaid. To which you kept even at the cost of your own life" Zane spoke.
My memory flooded back instantly at Zanes words, I had promised on my honour as a duelist to protect those around me, and I had kept my promise in that fight with the Sinspawn, giving my own life to save my friends. But that still didnt answer the question of how I restored my own power.
"But I thought that it was you, the Fayth that gave the duelists thier power. How could I restore that power?" I ask
Kaiba and Zane simply look each other, and give each other a wry smirk, before Kaiba decides to take over.
"I would have thought for once you could have at least puts the dots together moron. Try thinking about it"
Racking my brain I try to work out thier riddle, but still I couldnt for the life of me work out what they were trying to tell me, until like a lightning bolt, it clicked.
"The bond of duelist and soul monster" I say with a gasp.
"Bingo" Kaiba says sarcastically.
"Indeed correct Kaiser" Zane adds. "What we are about to tell you is a more closely guarded secret than the prophecy of the duelist itself. Infact there have only been four other people in one thousand years who know this secret. Not even the Maester's of Yevon are aware of it."
"The Duelists of the Summoner's" I say realising.
"The kid's starting to wise up" Kaiba sniggers.
"Correct once more despite Kaiba's interruption" Zane says rolling his eyes. "The secret is... that the Fayth actually do not grant any power, only our essence and knowledge... its the duelists and the soul monster that gives the power to Duelists. We Fayth are kind of middle men as it were, we provide the conduit for the link between you and the soul monster. That is why we were able to shut off your power for a limited time, as you had not fully awakended your soul monster, we could control the link for a time. But after that display near Kilika temple... We couldnt shut off your power now if we tried." Zane spoke.
"I have to admit... the way you and Blue-Eyes fought together... reminded of myself and that dragon back in the day" Kaiba says with a slight smile.
"A rare admittance from you Kaiba?" Zane questioned.
"That was over a thousand years ago Trusedale" Kaiba sniggers. "Its time Blue-Eyes had some fresh blood to draw strength from... I wouldnt hold him back"
"I never had you down as sentimental Kaiba" I say with a wry smile.
"Please!" Kaiba spits, back to his usual demeanor.
"The point is, that you have surpassed every other duelist to date so far with your bond with your soul monster. To the point that it manifested itself physically onto your body"
"You mean my wings?" I said
"I give up" Kaiba says sarcastically. "The kids got 'Duh' written on his forehead"
"Correct" Zane states. "To Kaiser that is. What this means for now, neither of us are sure of. But during your journey im sure you can figure that out for yourself" Zane says.
"So dont screw up again" Kaiba adds.
"But what if... whatever it is that keeps contacting me in my sleep... and messing with my head during my duels tries to make me turn to darkness again?" I say.
"Then you hit whatever it is, upside its damn head and tell it to get lost!" Kaiba retorts.
"Kaiba is correct. You must resist, we cannot do it for you. But at least now you will have your soul monster to back you up." Zane adds.
"To which ill always be eternally grateful to my Blue-Eyes" I say quietly.
"Make sure you are" Kaiba interrupts. "Remember, with your Blue-Eyes and Cyber monsters, your carrying on our legacys, so dont make us look bad"
"Ill try" I say, Kaibas words bringing a smile to my face. "But there is something else..." I say thinking back. "My Blue-Eyes told me that the seals on my soul had been released by my friends, and Tidus, Tara and Yuna seemed to trigger something in my mind at some point. But I dont know what it was, do you?" I ask them.
The pair once more looked at each other, a worried looks in thier eyes which did send a tingle down my spine at first, before Zane spoke.
"Memories" Zane said simply.
"What?" I asked shocked.
"We arnt quite sure" Zane said. "For some reason those thoughts came from the depths of your soul at the time you were with your friends, not from your mind. But our best guess makes them memories, which is quite puzzling" Zane admits.
"How can they be memories?" I gasp. "I dont have any other memories with them except since ive been on Spira!" I say shocked.
"There isnt a instruction manual you can follow, your gonna have to figure that out yourself" Kaiba snaps. "We've been good enough to point you in the right direction at least"
"The only thing we can discern is that as your Blue-Eyes awakened, it unlocked those memories for you. A lot of new mysterys will present themself to you now Kaiser. So during the course of the pilgrimage you may find out more. Thats the only thing we can advise" Zane finishes.
"Kaiser... Kaiser please wake up. Come on man, come back to us" Echoed a voice.
"It looks like the real world is calling you back Kaiser" Zane says, taking a look into what passes for a sky.
"Why have I been here in the first place anyway?" Why not just talk to me in the real world?" I ask.
"You took a real battering out there kiddo, you needed a time out" Kaiba says.
"Lets just say that we gave your natural bodily healing a boost with our power" Zane adds. "As we are the conduit between you and your dragon, we simply used that to extract some of its power onto you to help you. However, we needed you in here for a while so we could get to work, your body should have healed by now"
The world around me slowly started to fade as I could feel myself beginning to leave the depths of my soul, Zane and Kaiba started to fade also, but each with a parting message.
"Always embrace your infinite potential"
"Keep your promise to me... look after your dragon... and her"
As the world around me started to take shape once more, I could feel the raw heat of the Kilika sun bearing down on my body as I lay on the floor. I could feel my body starting to twitch as feeling came back to my body, I begin to open my eyes slowly as my vision starts to refocus.
"Yuna! Come quick! He's coming round!" I could hear Tidus shout.
I could see Tidus was sat down next to me, watching over me. Looking up he sees me staring at him and looks down at me, giving me a smile.
"Hey Tye" I say weakly
"Hey man" He replies, taking a deep breath, and then giving me a goofy grin. "That was something else you pulled against that Sinspawn man" He said.
"Tell me about it... think im gonna feel it for a week" I say.
The sound of running footsteps interrupted us as the rest of the group came into my sights, as they all stood over me, Yuna and Tara looked down at me with concern on thier faces.
"I accept" I say with a smile, looking towards Yuna.
"Accept what?" The Summoner asked, looking slightly puzzled.
Reaching up weakly, I managed to put my left arm over my heart, noting as well that my duel disk had gone.
"No one will hurt me or mine again. My soul monster heard that and it was enough to restore my power." I say
Yuna and Tara instantly caught on and broad smiles errupted from thier cheery faces, Tidus just gave me a wry nudge as he looked down at me. Lulu and Kimahri just gave a solem nod, to which I'd come to expect from them. Strangely Wakka did have a slight smile on his face at the news, which I did find rather odd to say the least.
"Can someone give me a hand up?" I say. "Not that I dont like a lazy lie down on the ground" I finish.
Tidus extended an arm to me, which I readily accepted and I hauled myself back onto my feet, all eyes were still on me as I inspected thier faces one by one. Yuna and Tara quickly dissapeared from the group but came back a second later, Yuna handed me my coat which I quickly put back on, followed by Tara who handed me my duel disk. I gave a sigh of relief as my duel disk was once more back on my arm. Looking down my Blue-Eyes card was still on my duel disk, smiling once more I reach into my deck looking for a card, finding it I inspect its artwork, glad to see it once again. Holding them out for the others to see I gave a smile.
"My soul monster and my favourite monster. My Blue-Eyes and Cyber End Dragon, side by side as they should be" I say
"Thats totally cool!" Tara squeals, before flinging herself at me and wrapping her arms around my neck in a barehug grip. Gasping for breath, I could only just hold onto my cards
"So it was true in saying you accept?" Yuna says with a knowing look.
Managing to pull Tara from my neck before she suffocates me, I give the Summoner a smile back in return, and take a few deep breaths for precious oxygen as I replace my cards back into my deck.
"Yeah Yuna... Looks like you got two Duelists to keep you out of trouble." I say.
The groups spirits seem to lift at that point, all thoughts of what had happened in the battle seemed to have disappeared from thier minds as they processed the information that I could use my duel monsters again. In the end it was Tidus who decided to speak up as he suddenly bends over, his hands resting on his knees as he mocks breathing heavily.
"Yeesh! Am I the only one tired after that?" Tidus exclaims.
"Sorry 'bout that! Hoped to break you in a little slower! Didnt expect that thing to be that tough ya?" Wakka suddenly adds with a belly laugh.
"Being a Guardian's tiring!" Tidus says, hauling himself back up.
"I second that but with the Duelist part instead!" I add.
"You handled yourself pretty well. You got talent!... Both of you" He said, to which puzzled me more.
"Nah!" Tidus exclaims followed by his goofy grin "So what are these Sinspawn anyway?" he quizzed.
"Fiends. They fall from Sin's body and are left behind in its wake." Lulu stated flatly, while walking towards the next set of steps.
"Leave 'em alone and Sin comes back for 'em. You gotta be quick!" Wakka added.
Without anything further, Wakka, Tara and Yuna headed towards the steps. Kimahri never leaving a few steps away from Yuna as she walked away, leaving just me and Tidus alone, Tidus seemed to be just staring at me for the longest time without saying anything, something quite uncommon for him.
"You going to say something Tye?" I ask in the end.
"Well..." He says sheepishly. "Kaiser..." He begins. "Did you die in that fight?" He says softy.
"Do I look dead to you?" I say, trying to sound cheery.
"That isnt funny" He says with a frown.
Looking at the floor for a second, I take a deep breath before I answer him. "Yes" I say, before looking back up at him, feeling my eyes shift colour. "But I had some good back up." I say, my eyes now a deep blue
Tidus looked puzzed as I spoke for a second, before he gave me a slight grin. "I suppose the wings were from him too?" He asks.
"Yeah, the benefits of bonding with my soul monster. I dont know how to describe it to you Tye" I say, taking a look up at the sun. "I feel almost like I could reach up and grab the sun from the sky." I say reaching into the air. "Yet at the same time, I feel like im more in tuned with everything around me... its a really strange feeling." I say
"Ill bet!" Tidus says with a smile.
"But just incase your gonna ask, it hasnt changed me. Im still the same old me" I say
"In that case" Tidus says, stepping foward and putting a hand on my shoulder. "Its good to have you back Kaiser" He says.
"Good to be back" I say, quickly slipping a card from my deck without looking. "With a vengance" I say sniggering, holding out the card.
Tidus gawped as he looked at the card I picked "How did you pick your dragon again without looking?" He said wide mouthed.
Looking at the card myself, it was the Blue-Eyes. "Call it my soul monsters bond, kind of the like the bond I have with Cyber End Dragon, I can already feel that he's itching to go in a real duel" I say, replacing the card in my deck. "Anyway, how you doin? That Fiend seemed to do a number on you" I say, giving him a once over.
"Me? Nah... Nothing Yuna's Cure spells wouldnt help with." He says, flexing his arms.
"Oh I bet you LOVED that attention!" I say darkly.
"Hey!" He exclaims.
Sending us both into fits of laughs, Tidus suddenly spots something over my shoulder, walking past me I turn around to see where he is going. He is picking up my sword which is lying on the ground next to where I had been taking my nap, handing it back to me, he looks the blade up and down.
"Considering this was a gift from my old man... Im glad you gave it some sort of change" He says, noting the now blue colour it was.
Taking the sword from him, I quickly restrap it to my back.
"How are you anyway Kaiser? I mean you dont even had a scratch on you?" Tidus said.
"Hmmm" I say, giving myself a once over. "Well my Fayth did say that they kept me out for a while to work on healing me, looks like they did a good job after all" I say
"Pity they dont know how to sow" Tidus says, noting the tear on my trousers.
"Yeah... Can always get some more I suppose! Anyway enough chit chat, we need to head after the rest of the group" I say heading for the stairs.
"Not more stairs!" Tidus complains.
"Stop moaning drama queen!" I shout back, as we start to run up the stairs.
"That moment when Wakka told me I had talent in battle... I think that was I when I started seriously considering becoming a Guardian... After seeing Kaiser become Yuna's Duelist today, it just seem right. But speaking of Kaiser... Just seeing him now, they way he talked about the creature that lived inside his soul... Sure it sounded a little creepy at first, but I could see it made him so happy. It was as if he had been reborn after what he had lost when Kilika was destroyed... I could tell it was the first step for him getting back what he had lost " Tidus narrates.
"As much as I was glad to be able to use my duel monsters again and having unlocked the monster of my soul, still questions seemed to have been raised by all of this. Zane had said that he and Kaiba didnt know what the thoughts were that had gone through my head while I was with Tidus, Tara and Yuna. They seemed to think that the thoughts almost seem like memories, yet how could that be possible? All I know was that they seemed to have been the key to unlocking my Blue-Eyes, and I could tell that in this journey I would find out... I just hoped that whatever they were that it wasnt anything else to turn my world upside down" I narrate.
As Tidus and I began to ascend the stairs I could see that Wakka was stood waiting for us, while the others seemed to be continuing on ahead. Seeing us approach he uncrossed his arms and rubbed the back of his head.
"Errr... Kaiser? Can I talk to you a second brudda?" He asked sheepishly.
Both Tidus and I looked at each other a little confused, before I nodded to Tidus to say it was alright. The young blitzer nodded back and continued up the stairs after the rest of the group, leaving me and Wakka alone.
"So... errrr... ah... I mean..." Wakka stammered.
"Whats on your mind Wakka" I ask.
"Well its just err... I mean... the things... I said..." Wakka said before turning away. "This really aint easy" Wakka said quietly.
Staring at the back of the fiery headed blitzer I smile, knowing what he wants to say.
"You dont have to say it if you dont want to Wakka, I know what you want to say" I say
"But I should be able to say it!" Wakka said spinning around. "I treated you like crap! And all the while you had such a calling and destiny for Spira with the Blue-Eyes sleeping in your soul! How could I be so wrong?!" He exclaimed panting.
Wakka's eyes suddenly widened as he realised he had let his emotions out, looking around, he tried desperately to avoid my gaze.
"You did have good reason to say those things" I say
"You dont mean that" Wakka said, turning back round slowly.
"You know I do... after my duel with Tara... I deserved everything I got" I say
"Still..." Wakka began. "It dosnt make it right... and... im sorry" He stammered.
"Forget about it" I say
"I dont think I can ya? Just dosnt feel right" Wakka said.
Staring into Wakka's eyes I realise that he wont let this drop, reaching into my deck I take a card out before handing it to Wakka, face down.
"Whats this?" He asked puzzled.
"Take it and find out" I say
Turing the card over, Wakka looked like he was about to have a fit at what he saw.
"He's blessing you and your team with his support in the Blitz tournament, we both know you'll win" I say.
"Its... its... your Blue-Eyes!" Wakka exclaimed
"Yeah... what do you feel Wakka?" I say
"What?" He asks.
"What do you feel. How does holding onto that card make you feel?" I say, studying his expression.
Looking down at the dragon, Wakka took a moment to think, seemingley like he was staring right back into the cerulean eyes of the dragon. Finally he took a deep breath before responding.
"I feel... like we will win this year... like both of you believe in us like no one else... I can't describe it any better ya"
"My gift to you" I say reaching for the card. "Errrr Wakka" I say
"Ya?" He says stilll half in a trance
"You can let go of my dragon now" I smirk
"Oh... sorry" He says, letting go.
"No problem" I say placing it back in my deck.
"That was unreal... its just a card and yet... I felt so much from it... and you feel like that all the time?" He asked
"Yeah" I say
"Sure wish I was a Duelist right now" He says
"You got blitz, thats just as good, so just make sure you win that cup this year. Anyway, I think we need to catch up to the others" I say
"Ya. But before we go" He said extening a hand. "Just wanna make sure you know how sorry I am brudda"
"You dont have to" I say, taking his hand in a firm handshake.
"Still... good to know we got it past us" He said. "Anyway, lets head for everyone else" He said, starting to ascend the stairs.
"You could wait at least!" I shout, running up the stairs after him.
The rest of the stairs ascent was uneventful, I knew there were no Fiends this way so thier was no chance of combat fortunately. The news that Wakka and I had made up seemed to have spread amongst the group so the atmosphere was more relaxed, for a change. By now I knew we were close to the temple. Situated on either side of the walkway were large stone columns with fire burning away of its own accord, the sign of the temple element. Tidus was walking along side looking around at the scenery, I could tell he was wondering what the torches were for, but Wakka interrupted, stopping up short.
"So, uh…" Wakka began "They got Fiends in Zanarkand, too?"
"Just a few." Tidus replied, stopping on a few of the steps. In the meantime I take a step to the side, knowing where this coversation will be heading. I noted however that Kimahri and Lulu were stopped just on the steps ahead of us, while Tara and Yuna were stood alonsdie Tidus's level on the steps.
"This wont be pretty" I think
"It's a big deal when one shows up, though. Ah" Tidus stopped suddenly "Hey! Since when have you believed me about Zanarkand, anyway?" He exclaims
"I've been thinkin'." Wakka begun, walking up the stairs past us all and stopping near Kimahri. "Maybe people Sin gets to don't die" He says rubbing the back of his head, while Kimahri folds his arms in thought "Maybe Sin carries them through time. Like a thousand years through time. And then, one day maybe they just pop back, see?"
"Amazing. Simply amazing." Lulu interrupted darkly, shaking her head and mini facepalming. "You make up one theory after another, refusing to face the simple truth."
I could already feel the tension in the air starting to build as Lulu walked up level to Wakka, refusing to look at him.
"Sin didn't take Chappu anywhere. Sin crushed him and left him on the Djose shore! Your brother won't just pop back!"
Yuna's head was moving like she was at a tennis match, constantly looking between her two guardians, knowing there was nothing she could say. Tara was just looking away, not knowing where to put her face in such an awkward situation.
"Oh, and one more thing." Lulu added, as she walked away with Kimahri close behind. "No matter how much you want it, no one can take Chappu's place. No one can replace Sir Jecht for that matter. And there's no replacement for Lord Braska or Lord Dedgen, either. It's pointless to think about it, and sad." She finished before continuing up the stairs.
"So thats Tara's fathers name" I think
Tara and Yuna looked at each other for a second, before scurrying away after Lulu and Kimahri. Wakka had slumped down on the stesps after the abuse he had recieved from Lulu. He suddenly punched the floor hard in defeat.
"I- I could never be what Chappu was." He said, before pushing himself to his feet "Well, stuff happens. Best not to worry."
As Wakka started to walk up the stairs, I realised that now was the time.
"Wakka" I call out
"Hmmm?" Was his reply.
"Your your own person Wakka, your Wakka, not Chappu. Just remember that and remember that feeling I asked you about... Hold onto it to drive you forward"
Wakka suddenly chuckled lightly as he walked away. "Lu was right... you are good" He said quietly.
As he walked away I could feel Tidus looking at me already. With a sigh I turn to him.
"Dont ask..." I say simply before turning and walking up the stairs. Tidus seemed to get the message and followed shortly behind me.
"Wakka, Lulu and Wakka's brother Chappu. Something had happened between them a long time ago. I was sure of it. Well, whatever it was, it was none of my business, that's for sure. Best not to go there. I didnt need Kaiser to tell me that... yet... I think Lulu was right... He does seem to be holding a lot back with what he said to Wakka... I just hope that he will tell us in the end." Tidus narrates
"Seeing Lulu lay into Wakka like that made me cringe the first time I saw it and I didnt even know the backstory then. Seeing it now made it even worse, he really didnt deserve that. He just wanted some hope his brother was alive, no matter how fleeting it was... there was nothing wrong with that. Im just glad I had a chance to tell him how it is... and not how he thought it was. Looks like im turning into quite the psychologist" I narrate.
As we ascended the last step to the temple I began to hear it... the Hymn of the Fayth. The temple itself seemed to resonate with the gentle song. It was a mighty structure indeed, built entirely ontop of the hills plateau forged from red and white stone. Large thick pillars surrouned the temple that led to an archway heading forwards into the temple proper. The main building was overcast by a large dome shaped building that was towered by two turrets looking almost like chimneys at first glance. In various recesses along the turrets were several green spheres that seemed to glow in the light, buring with fire inside each one. The theme of fire was quite evident here, for obvious reason. Blaziers of fire were everywhere, yet strangley they cast no overwhelming heat, clearly showing the magical esscence.
As we all entered the temple grounds I could see eyes glancing in our direction. Judging by the people that were looking they were mostly towns people from Kilika, those with no where to go after Sin's attacks hoping the temple would take them in. My heart went out to these people at the tragedy that had befallen thier homes and loved ones. Yuna and Tara quickly headed over to some villagers stood near a pillar and were chatting away before long. Lulu and Kimahri were closely on thier tail, standing with the pair and observing thier charge. This left Wakka, Tidus, the Aurochs and I standing at the entrance to the temple still.
"Looks like the temple Champion is in" Wakka said
"What?" Tidus asked.
"There's a lot of monks around ya, not seen this many hanging around for quite a while, so the Champion must be at the temple today" Wakka spoke before turning to me. "Looks like you got a duel coming up there brudda" He said with a smile.
"Where am I gonna do that exactly?" I say.
"Take a look around" Wakka laughed.
Doing as he said I take a look around and realise what he means. In a large semi circle were the temple steps leading down around ten steps, giving the temple a small ampitheatre feeling. I realised that by a duelist standing on either side of these steps would make an adequate dueling ground. Looking up, this section of the temple was quite an open air space, meaning that no matter how big the monster was, it could fit in the temple grounds.
"Do you know anyting about the temple Duelist Wakka?" I ask.
"Not much" He says with a shrug. "Just that he has a brother thats local to Kilika too... well lookey here!"
Wakka's expression glances towards the mouth of the temple entrance as several figures are walking out heading in our direction. There was five of them in total, three I recognised straight away, dressed in purple bodysuits with two half crescent suns on thier chests, showing off thier upper arms and shoulders, which extended right down past thier kness like three quater trousers, topped off with yellow boots and matching gloves up to thier elbows. I knew who they were, the Luca Goers, champion Blitzball team and all around arrogant pains in the ass. I couldnt remember thier names off the top of thier head, but the leader who had almost blood coloured hair I did rememeber, he was Bickson. But the two bringing up the rear I didnt recognise.
Unlike the Goers team, they wernt dressed in the same uniform, however they were wearing the same purple and yellow colours. The first was male and had dark brown hair that was spiked on top. He was dressed in a purple shirt that was buttoned at the front and was cut off at his elbows, and was adorned with several half crescent sun shapes like the Goers. He wore purple full length trousers with a yellow stripe on the inside and outside leg, and simple shoes to finish. Just by looking at his face I could tell he was an arrogant sod just like the rest of the Goers
However the other person was quite different, she was female. Her hair was completely raven black in colour extending down to just past her shoulders in length. She wore quite a revealing outfit in that she wore a tight leather coresett that was laced up from her navel to her chest area down the front, and was purple in colour with similar crescent suns designs. Tight leather purple trousers with a stripe of yellow down the inside and outside leg that was the same as the male finished off her outfit along with a pair of purple high heeled shoes.
But their was one thing that drew my attention to them more than anything else... they were wearing duel disks. By now the group was upon us, stopping before us, Wakka and the Aurochs quickly lined up before thier rivals, Wakka taking point at the centre, while Tidus and I were stood behind them.
"You here to pray for victory, too?" Wakka inquired
"Us? Pray? Who needs to pray? The Luca Goers always win!" Bickson sniggered.
"Oh, yeah? Then why you here?" Wakka countered.
"We've been praying for some competition this year!" One of the other Goers replied
"So what's your goal this time? You gonna 'do your best' again? Ha! It's too bad your best isn't good enough! Why even bother showing up?"
"This time we/they play to win!" Both Tidus and I retorted.
Wakka quickly caught on as he allowed Tidus and I to move to the front of the group so that were were now on the front lines.
"Oooh! Play away! Just remember, even kids can play, boys." Bickson sniggered.
The Duelists of the bunch that had been previously been stood at the back then pushed thier way to the front passed the rest, nodding at Bickson, they gave each other a wicked smile before the male duelist stepped up to me. Standing with his arms folded, I followed suit, matching his posture. Size wise, he physically was around the same size as me, so I wasnt too worried about him trying anything. He quickly gave me a glance up and down before smirking.
"Well what do we have here? Someone thinks he's the big I am with that getup?" He said snidely.
Raising an eyebrow I didnt reply, just continuing to stare holes through him. Which was hard considering his voice, they typical Luca sterotype like the Goers, sounding high class and snobbish, looking down on everyone else. My analysis was stopped short as the raven haired duelist he was with now stepped up next to him, wrapping her arms around his, she almost held onto him for support with her graphic display.
"I dont know about that, I thought the resident Auroch duelist was female, he certainly dosnt look like a female" She cooed, before looking towards my waist and then at my chest. "Unless theres something hes not telling us of course"
Her voice in comparision to his was totally different, she almost had the voice of a viper in sheeps clothing, it was very eerie for her to speak. She was clearly the type of person to get what she wanted, when she wanted, no matter who was in the way.
"Cute" I say finally.
"Cute?" The male questioned. "That all you got to say?"
Deciding not to play ball, I simply gave a shrug before looking away from the pair. The rest of the Goers I noticed had started whispering amongst themselves, and now it seemed the male Duelist was seething. Clearly had wasnt used to people not rising to his challenges.
"You gonna answer me punk! No one ignores Orion of the Luca Duelers and gets away with it!" He yells, taking a step towards me, making the female involutarily move forward too.
"Trust me, you dont wanna see him when hes angry" She added.
Turning to look at the pair once more, I look at them for a moment, trying to maintain my composure, but I realised I couldnt. Slowly my lips start to tremble until im laughing out loud, making them look at me puzzled. Even Wakka, Tidus and the Aurochs were confused.
"Do I really look like im worried about what a little snot nosed mommys boy and his whore are gonna TRY and do?" I laugh.
The Goers all seemed stunned by what i'd just said, while the group I was with tried thier best not to start laughing. Tidus gave me a goofy grin at what id said, to which I smile back. Orion in the meantime looked like he was about to explode while the female looked extremely pissed off.
"Did you hear what he just called me Orion!" She spat.
"Believe me he wont have a tongue to say something like that again Alessa" Orion seethed.
"Feel free" I grin
Clenching his fist tightly Orion threw a right hook in my direction, acting completely on instinct I reached up with my right and and caught his hand in mid air, catching it like it was a piece of paper. Orion looked shocked that id caught his shot, and with a wry grin I gave him a hard push sending him sprawling back into the Luca Goers where they are sprawled around on thier feet. Tidus and the Aurochs by now all burst into fits at laughter at seeing this, sending the opposing team into a fit of rage.
"You really dont wanna start anything with me punk.." Orion spat. "Im a member of the prestigious Luca Duelers... who in Sin are you?"
Sniggering at the question they knew the answer to, Tidus and the Aurochs looked at me in anticipation.
"My name is Kaiser" I say, as my eyes shift to silver, then blue and back again. "Champion of Besaid temple, and all round good bloke, at your service" I say with a slight bow and a smile.
Orion looked stunned that id just made a fool of him again, gritting his teeth once more, he simply spat at the floor before beginning to walk away with Alessa, the rest of the Goers soon followed heading down the temple steps.
"See you in the finals Goers!" Wakka called cheerfully, as they disappeared out of sight.
"That was really good there Kaiser ya? Glad you were around, put those snobs in thier place" Wakka smiled, before disappearing towards the temple with his team.
By now Tara and Yuna had made thier way over to Tidus and I, the former was smiling quite widely.
"You got some good reflexes there" Giving me a pat on the back.
"Well I try" I say with a smile. "Plus im quite sure that ive a good soul monster to thank for that, ive not had that much strength or been that quick before" I think, to which a satisfying roar inside my mind was my response.
Yuna's attention was on Tidus however, who had his head hung low.
"We'll beat them! We have to!" he muttered defiantly.
"You know that team?" Yuna asked softly.
"Putting people down… They're as bad as my old man!"
"But Sir Jecht was a kind and gentle man!" Yuna gasped
"Well, not my Jecht!" Tidus retorted back
Yuna simply sighed as she realised that she simply wasnt going to get through to him.
"Even ten years after he left…just thinking about my old man got me angry. But maybe that was my way of keeping him…Nah. Im glad Kaiser kept me in good spirits right about now. The way he dealt with that Duelist, was really something. Looks like we have something else in common, hating those who look down on other people" Tidus narrates.
"To say that I hate people like those two Duelists and the Luca Goers would be a large understatement. Some people have a lot handed to them on a plate, or then again they are genuinely good at things. That dosnt mean you should rub it in other peoples faces. Back home, a lot of people rubbed things in my face... Im just glad that here on Spira people like that couldnt get to me anymore... because now I could fight back with a vengance" I narrate
"Kaiser..." Yuna began. "Ive someone here who wants to meet you" She smiles.
"Really?" I say.
Smiling Yuna beckons a person over from the crowd in our direction. Heading our way was quite a strange sight. He was dressed in what looked liked two belts in an x shape across his chest that extended around his shoulders and to his back holding it onto him. He was bare chested and wore a large sash around his waist and was completed by dark trousers and boots. From his hands up to his elbows were bandaged up, not through an injury but more like a fighter would wear. He wore a mousy coloured straight head of hair that sat neatly ontop of his head. But it was his shape that suprised me the most. This guys was massively built, muscle buldged from every place on his body, yet at the same time, he was actually quite short, quite a miss match indeed. But it was the duel disk on his arm that also caught my eye.
As he walked towards me I could feel a strange sensation running through my body for a second, then I gussed it straight away. This was the Kilika temple Champion... and my opponent.
"Greetings Duelist, I am Leo, Champion of Kilika temple" He said extending his hand. "Its good to meet you"
Reaching out I shake his hand and study his expression. He was nearly a full heads length shorter than me, yet at the same time I wouldnt want to take this guy on in a fight. His voice was peculiar though, his voice sounded quite familiar... I couldnt put my finger on it. I remember someone who wasnt the brightest person speaking like him, yet I could tell that he was quite intelligent despite his voice just from what he was saying.
"Im Kaiser... Besaid Champion" I say trailing off. "Tell me, have we met before? You seem familiar?" I say curiously.
"I dont think so" He says. "Perhaps you mean my brother Barthello, he lives in Kilika also, perhaps you have mistaken us?"
Instanly my mind clicked, Barthello's brother. They were dressed almost the same from what I could remember except his colour scheme was quite different. He was the Kilika Champion? Quite suprising really.
"Perhaps..." I trail off once more. "But now that your here... I see that we have business to attend to" I say raising up my duel disk.
"Aye" He replies, raising his own.
Tidus and the grils around me looked on in anticipation at the oncoming event, even a few of the people in the temple grounds had now seen we were in a staredown contest. Suddenly Leo lowered his duel disk.
"Take your place then Kaiser, we start our duel in ten minutes, after I have rallied the rest of the people at the temple. Its not everyday they get to see two temple Champions clash" Leo spoke. "But before I go... Kaiser is your given name?" Leo enquires.
"Yeah..." I nod, lying. "Why do you ask?" I reply
"Its just I seem to think... well I fell like your a certain kind of warrior that ive heard about?" Leo states.
"Couldnt say!" I say catching onto what Leo had said.
"Maybe so... anyway, see you in ten" Leo says before walking away.
Leo turned and quickly walked away, as the temple suddenly seemed to come alive in a buzz off excitement from the duel that will commence soon.
"Kilika was just destroyed, and yet with one duel they all seem to be forgetting about it... Hope... Spira's greatest weapon... I envy these people" I think.
"Hey Kaiser" Tidus says, knocking me out of my thoughts. "You got a duel coming up! Cool man!"
"Totally sweet!" Tara echoed. "I just gotta see what you've got now!"
"I think its best we get the others, im sure they would want to see the duel too" Yuna finished.
"See you guys in ten?" I offer
With a nod, my companions each dispersed to gather the rest of the group together before the big duel. Leaving me alone to gather my thoughts. Walking up the steps to one side of the temple grounds, I see a square box that has been drawn into the temple grounds, as the position of where a Duelist would stand. Looking around I see that the crowds were beginning to gather in the temple grounds. Some of the people had even scaled some of the temple turrets and archways in order to get a good view of the action. Quickly taking my deck out of the slot, I fan out my cards to take a last look at my deck, noticing my Blue-Eyes neatly in the middle area.
"Alright guys, its soon gonna be go time... lets give everyone a good show. We have to win here, so lets give it our all!"
Ten minutes later a large crowd had gathered in the temple grounds ready for the oncoming duel. Leo was on his mark at the opposite side, taking various support from villagers that he knew. While standing on the sidelines with Tidus and the others they all gave me their various bids of support, wishing me luck and such, the last person in line to wish my luck, coincidentally was Tara. By now the others had taken up a good spot to watch the duel to the side area with the rest of the crowd, leaving Tara and I alone together.
"So..." She says smiling, tapping with her heel. "Good luck in your duel Kaiser"
"Are you sure about this?" I asked. "Its not too late for you to duel him instead" I offered.
"No its fine... you have to do this. With the prophecy and now with your Blue-Eyes awakened, theres a good chance that we could beat Sin for good this time with you around" Tara reasoned.
"Its just... you know I dont feel right about this... not after our duel... It looked like you would have won, you tried to activate your face down card when I attacked" I said.
Tara seemed a bit taken aback, looking at her face, I could tell that she thought I hadnt seen her moving to activate that card in the duel, taking a deep breath she continued.
"I... I wouldnt have won, it was my final card to try and get you to come back to us... it wouldnt have let me win" Tara conceeded. "Luckily I didnt need it, you did come back to us" She said with a smile.
Placing her hand out, she took my hand in hers.
"Just promise me something if your gonna be the one dueling though, ok?" She asked, hopefully.
"Of course" I say, wondering what her next statement would be.
"My dream has always been to live forever and always to duel. I did want that to be on the pilgrimage with Yuna that beats Sin once and for all. I might not be able to beat Sin with Yuna, but you can. So at least try and carry on my dream for me."
I was shocked, shocked to say the least, Tara had given me quite a burden to carry on. But I was determined to carry out her wishes, more to the point that her dream had been a feeling I had every since I had begun with Duel Monsters.
"Im already carrying it out" I say with a smile.
"Thanks" She says, leaning forward she gives me a kiss on the cheek. "Now win!" She says, before hurrying to the others.
For several moments I just stand there not moving, watching her run off to the rest of the group, in the end I reach up with my hand and touch where she had kissed me, feeling the lingering touch of her lips on my skin.
"To live forever and always duel... That is the power that I will take" I say to myself.
Turning round, I see that Leo had already taken up his position ready to duel, and his duel disk was already activated.
"I hope your ready for this Leo! Cause this duels on!" I shout as my duel disk activates and I draw my hand.
"Believe me it is!" He replies drawing his hand.
"DUEL!"
Kaiser 8000 Leo 8000
"Do we have to Orion?" Alessa moaned.
"Yes we do Alessa, you heard those villagers running to the temple, that piece of Sinspawn Kaiser is taking on the Kilika Champion. I wanna watch him squirm" Orion spat with venom.
The Luca Goers and Duelers were heading back up the steps to the Kilika temple, intending on watching the duel that was just starting.
"Still... what if he wins?" Bickson stated.
"HE WONT WIN!" Orion roared. "And im gonna be there to laugh at him when he fails.
"I love your fire Orion... really turns me on" Alessa allured.
"You know it baby" Orion grinned. "Looks like its starting. Come on!"
As the group got to the top of the stairrs, they rudely pushed past some of the spectators to take a good view on the frontlines of the crowd, folding his arms Orion smilled.
"Time to see you writhe you little Sinspawn" Orion thought.
"Ill take the first move!" Leo shouts drawing a card, and giving it a wry grin. "Well lookey here! Looks like I already got my best card! I play the continuous magic card DINOROID REVVOLUTION!"
As he activated the magic card a strange transformation overtook the field, just behind Leo appeared what looked like a large car garage. However the garage was crudely constructed and surrounded by about a dozen cavemen that seemed to have various construction tools in thier hands. Thier hagged appearance didnt seem to phaze any of the crowd, clearly they had seen this move before.
"Ill take it by the look on your face that an explanation is in order" Leo interrupted.
"You assume correctly" I reply. "Although im beginning to guess what type of deck you play as well as the Fayth that inhabit your soul" I think.
"My Revvolution magic card allows me once per turn during my main phase, or your battle phase, to swap monsters on my field. I select one dinosaur type monster, or one 'Roid' type monster and return it to my hand. Then I can special summon from my hand one monster of the other type that was returned to my hand directly to the field, the monster I summon though has to be an equal or lower level monster than the one I returned to my hand."
"So basically you bring back a dino, you get a roid to take its place, and vice versa" I say
"Points go to Kaiser!" Leo says with a grin. "Added bonus is that if I use this effect during your battle phase, the monster that you attacked with, has to attack the new monster that I summon! No replay is carried out! So you might wanna be careful attacking me with this card on the field!" He says with another wider grin.
"Maybe so, but there are ways around everything" I counter.
"Maybe so to you too, but for now, ill place once card as well as a monster face down and end my turn" He says, slotting in his cards.
Two brown cards appeared on the duel field for his backup card as well as hidden monster. Looking over at his magic card that was still active, I could see that the cards artwork featured Ultimate Tyranno as well as Super Vehicroid Stealth Union standing at either side of the garage that had appeared on his field. I had to say that my suspicions by now were confirmed.
"If his Fayth arnt Syrus and Hassleberry then ill eat my duel disk, worse thing is some of the monsters in thier deck have really nasty effects, plus the fact he can swap em around really dosnt help, but then again... ill have to tear em down one by one" I think, as I draw a card.
"Alright, its time for me to tear down your defence! Come on out! Cyber Dragon!" I shout slapping a card down.
The mechanical snake like dragon appeared on the field, hissing and roaring at Leo, who took a step back in awe.
Cyber Dragon 2100/1600
"Whoa! Thats a Cyber Dragon?" Leo stammers, before he then looks over his shoulder. "Hey, isnt this your brothers monster?" He asks, what seems like thin air.
Appearing out of nothing came a small meekly looking, half transparent boy with light blue hair, he wore small glasses on his face while wearing a long blue coat/blazer with dark trousers underneath. Taking a look up at my Cyber Dragon, he started to get quite excited.
"It is! Its a Cyber Dragon! Its Zane's monster!" He shouted quite loudly, albeit with a quite meek voice.
"Quiet there private Truesdale! Some of us need our ears you know!" Came another booming voice.
Another half transparent figure began to appear. This one was quite the opposite of the other Fayth, he had a yellow dino designed bandanna on a dreadlocked haired head, while wearing a yellow ripped sleeve jacket with a shirt underneath. Brown trousers covered his legs as well as a pair of heavy boots, this person was a lot bigger than the first Fayth, not only in height but in size, his arms were very well built. He'd obviously been a fitnesss buff.
"Well its been almost like forever since ive even seen anything related to my brother you know bumbleberry!" The first Fayth countered.
"Its Hassleberry! It'll be the last time you take that tone with me again private if you arnt careful!" The other said, his eyes turning cat like.
"Syrus! Hassleberry! Will you two stop arguing! Jeeze! You never change!" Leo shouted, covering his ears.
"Some things never change" I think. "I think your brother wants to see you Zane" I think, calling into my soul.
Zane was at my side in an instant, arms still folded. He gave a warm smile to his brother, who seemed estatic at Zanes arrival.
"Hey there Sy" Zane said
"Hi Zane... its... its good to see you" The smaller Fayth, Syrus says.
"Good to see you little brother" Zane replied, before turning to the other Fayth, Hassleberry. "You too Hassleberry, its been a long time"
"Hey there Seargant Trusedale! Glad to see your holding up well... but wheres Seargant Kaiba?" Hassleberry replys.
"Kaiba..." Zane smirks. "Kaiba declined to the 'reunion'. Apparently he puts up with enough geeks in his lifetime that he dosnt need anymore"
"Oh" Syrus said. "Well anyway, its good to see you brother, and hopefully soon we can catch up after this duel" Syrus says with a smile.
"Likewise. Ill see you two later" Zane says before disappearing.
"Laters Zane" Syrus says before dissappearing also, along with Hassleberry.
Now that Leo and myself were alone on the duel field we both took a look at each other, but before long we both cracked and started laughing quite loudly.
"How do you put up with those two fighting all the time?" I laughed.
"Not easily! I just tell em ill burn my deck if they keep it up! It shuts em up pretty quick!" Leo replies.
After another minute or so of laughing ourselfs silly, we both managed to calm down enough to continue the duel. Finally I took a few deep breaths before jabbing a finger forward at his face down monster.
"Well as you may have already worked out, despite my dragon being a level five monster, I can summon it straight to the field as a special summon. Provided that is that you have at least one monster on your field and I have zero, but enough about that right now. Alright Cyber Dragon! Attack! Evolution Burst!" I shout.
As the large dragon reared up on its tail, it gathered an energy beam in its mouth for a second before launching it at Leo's face down monster.
"Guess again! I activate my Dinoroid Revvolutions effect! I first take back my monster..." Leo began, taking the card from his duel disk.
"But your monsters face down!" I protest.
"I didnt say how my monster had to be, just that I return it to my hand, although I do have to confirm its type to you" Leo says, flipping over the card. "The monster is my Black Stego a dinosaur type monster. So now it comes back to my hand and I summon a Roid monster to the field, come out Gyroid in defence mode!"
As Leo returned the card to his hand, where the card had been on the field turned to a flash of light and flew into the garage of the magic cards effect, the cavemen who were hanging around besides it, immediately ran into the garage and closed the doors. Banging and clashing of tools could be heard and a few seconds later, they opened the garage doors and ran back out, a second later, a flash of light flew from the garage doors and struck in position on the dueling field.
"Looks like the effects in Spira are quite weird" I think
Appearing on the field came a small blue cartoon type helicopter with large goggle eyes, it immediately started to squeal and cower upon seeing the Cyber Dragon redirect its attack towards it.
Gyroid 1000/1000
"Now you have to attack my Gyroid, but before that, ill reveal my trap card! Dinoroid Blaster!" Leo shouts.
As the trap card flipped up, a large mechanical device suddenly appeared next to the garage, looking like a satellite dish attached to a large metal base. A few of the cavemen then jumped up onto the machine, grunting loudly while operating the controls, to which I noticed, the dish was being pointed directly at me.
"Each time a dinosaur or Roid type monster is special summoned by my Dinoroid Revvolutions effect, you take five hundred points of damage!" Leo says
"SAY WHAT!" I gasp stepping back.
The satellite dish fired a clear energy beam directly at me, I didn't even have time to react, it hit me head on. I felt like I was being electrocuted, but the pain only lasted for a moment before the blast stopped.
Kaiser 7500 Leo 8000
"Now then, your Cyber Dragon was attacking my Gyroid... not that it will do any good. Once per turn it can negate its own destruction through battle once!" Leo says grinning.
The Cyber Dragon launched its beam toward Gyroid, who cowered in fear, after the attack hit a few seconds later, the monster was still there albeit looking a bit singed from the attack. Cursing inward I realised his strategy.
"Those two cards were meant to work well together. Provided he has at least one dino and one roid monster in his hand, between the two turns he can burn me for a thousand points of damage. He must be trying to lock me up, stopping my attacks and using its effects to win. Ill have to break through, some how, and I think I know how. Problem is I'm missing one card in order to do it, but for now ill set up my defence."
"Ill place one card face down and end my turn" I declare.
"Well back to me then! I draw!" Leo declares.
Taking a look at his card, he smiles before continuing.
"Firstly, ill use the effect of my magic card to take the Gyroid on the field back to my hand, and play Black Ptera in attack mode!"
Once more after a flash of light and a garage modification, a monster appeared on the field. A small black winged creature suddenly squaked into life, looking like a small black bat, however this bat had a powerful jaw filled with razor sharp teeth. A second later the cavemen were back on the blaster as I braced myself for its effect.
Black Ptera 1000/500
"Now its my blasters time to kick in! Fire!" Leo says jabbing a finger forward.
The blaster shot out its energy attack once more, feeling like it was frying me again. Gritting my teeth I bear it, feeling my anger welling up.
Kaiser 7000 Leo 8000
"That all you got!" I challenge.
"Of course not! Now I summon Steamroid!" He declares.
In a flash of pyreflies a large steam train appeared on the field, although it was a bit cartoony with its appearance as well as goggle eyes. It revved its steam engine upon its summoning.
Steamroid 1800/1800
"Next up I special summon Gilasaurus from my hand!" Leo declares
It seemed to look like a raptor dinosaur, in that it was small and dark coloured with small legs and a large set of sharp teeth in its mouth.
Gilasaurus 1400/400
"As you can see, that was a special summon due to its effect and in return you can special summon a monster from your graveyard" Leo declares with a wry smile.
"You know I dont have a monster in my graveyard" I sneer.
"Ooops! Silly me! Looks like I get a free monster then! Anyway, lets move on shall we. When my Steamroid attacks it automatically gains five hundred attack points which is just enough to destroy your Cyber Dragon! So attack with Steam Locomotion!"
Steamroid 2300/1800
The cartoon train lurched forward, tooting its chimmney loudly and heading towards the Cyber Dragon which began to hiss in defiance of the attack.
"Oh no you dont! Ive got my own trap! Attack Reflector Unit! I simply send my Cyber Dragon to the graveyard in order to summon a new monster from my deck, this one is the Cyber Barrier Dragon in defence mode!" I shout.
The Cyber Dragon roared as it vanished from the field, but a second later it was replaced by a dragon that looked slightly different to its counterpart. The body was mostly the same but had several fins along its body, but now on its tail looked like a small electrode for its tail. Around its head was the main differnce, just below its head was what looked like a hexagonal neck brace with four laser pin point devices on every other side. Instantly the laser point devices as it were activated, generating a green field to protect the dragons head. Seeing this, Steamroid stopped immediately from its attack.
Cyber Barrier Dragon 800/2800
"Your barrier dragon its too strong to pierce its defence, so for now ill end my turn."
"Well then, I draw! Before I make a move, ill switch my Cyber Barrier Dragon to attack mode... and then... ill activate my Polymerization!" I say.
"I doubt this will be good" Leo gulps.
"I send my two Cyber Dragons in my hand to the graveyard, and then I fusion summon my Cyber Twin Dragon!"
As the two Cyber Dragons appeared briefly on the field before being drawn towards the fusion vortex, they roared before a new fusion monster appeared. Much like its name it was a Cyber Dragon with two heads, with two long necks connecting to a thich body with a long tail. However the head were infact different, the left look almost lizard like, with a fierce expression as well as various sharp spike fins down its streamlined neck. While the other head looked slightly tamer with a circular neck, it was still intimidating.
Cyber Twin Dragon 2800/2100
"Lets see about loosing you some life points! Cyber Twin Dragon! Attack his Gilasaurus! Go Evolution Twin Burst!"
As the dragons two heads gathered its attacking energy up, the Gilasaurus dissappeared right on cue, to be replaced with the Gyroid that was in Leo's hand.
"You dont learn do you! My Gyroid will stop your attack and now clock you another five hundred points!"
As the blaster launched its beam I stood fast against it, despite the pain, knowing that my plan had succeeded.
Kaiser 6500 Leo 8000
"You didnt think id do all that for nothing did you? My Cyber Twin Dragon can attack twice in a round! So your Gyroid is still going bye bye!"
"You what!" Leo gasped
True enough as both of the dragons attacks hit Gyroid, it was consumed before exploding into pyreflies, leaving Leo almost speechless.
"And whats more is that now you used your magic cards effect, you cant protect your Steamroid with its effect again this turn!" I say
"Yeah well" He replies, regaining his composure. "Your barrier dragon still cant beat Steamroid or my Ptera!"
"Who says he was attacking next? Go De-Fusion! I now send my Cyber Twin Dragon back to my fusion deck and special summon my two Cyber Dragons back to the field!"
As the twin dragon errupted into pyreflies, I took the card and placed it back in the fusion deck, while my graveyard slot began to glow, a second later a flash of light errupted onto the field as my two Cyber Dragons were resummoned.
Cyber Dragon 2100/1600
Cyber Dragon 2100/1600
"And since that was a quick play spell they can still attack you! Cyber Dragon! Attack Steamroid! Evolution Burst!"
Steamroid 1300/1800
As the dragon launched its attack, Steamroid seemed to almost loose some of its steam as its attack points went down, either way it was consumed in the attack, as some of the damage went through to Leo who grunted.
Kaiser 6500 Leo 7200
"I was well aware of the weakness of your Steamroid, it may be strong on the attack, but being attacked its a completely different thing for it looses attack points when being attacked! But for now your Black Ptrea is easy pickings for my Cyber Dragon"
Without a second thought the Cyber Dragon launched its attack towards the tiny flying Dino, which tried to fly away from the energy blast, however a quick change of angle later, the Ptrea was knocked out of the air by the dragons attack. As the backlash of damage consumed Leo, he fell on one knee from the attack.
Kaiser 6500 Leo 6100
"I wouldn't bother getting up if I were you Leo. Cyber Barrier Dragon! Attack him directly with Evolution Barrier Shot!"
Charging up an attack of its own, barrier dragon launched a clear shrieking energy wave at Leo who was knocked back by the attack, with a loud yell he fell flat on his back, dropping his cards in the process.
Kaiser 6500 Leo 5300
"That ends my turn... With three monsters on my field and you having zip, it looks like ive took the lead" I say folding my arms grinning.
Gritting his teeth and gathering his hand back, Leo slowly made his way back onto his feet, his eyes turning feral as he spoke.
"Mark my words... after my next move ill have erradicated all your monsters in return! Trust me after that stunt ill show you some true moves! My move!" Leo shouts
To be continued...
New Cards used in this Chapter
Dinoroid Revvolution! - Continuous Magic Card - Once per turn during your main phase and your opponents battle phase, take either one Dinosaur or one 'Roid' type monster and return it to your hand from the field. The special summon the opposite monster from the one selected to the field. The monster special summoned by this effect must be of equal or lower level than the monster returned to the players hand. If this effect is used in your opponents battle phase when a monster is attacked, your opponent must attack the new monster that was special summoned with the monster they originally attacked with, no replay is carried out.
Black Stego - When this card is selected as an attack target by your opponent's monster, this card is changed to Defence Position
Gyroid - Once per turn, if this card would be destroyed by battle, it is not destroyed. (Damage calculation is applied normally).
Dinoroid Blaster - Continuous Trap - This card can only be activated when there is a 'Dinoroid Revvolution!' on your side of the field. When a monster is special summoned by the effect of 'Dinoroid Revvolution!' inflict five hundred points of direct damage to your opponents life points. When 'Dinoroid Revvolution!' is destroyed while this face up card is on the field, destroy this card also.
Black Ptera - When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, except when destroyed by battle, it is returned to the owner's hand
Gilasaurus - You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If you do this, your opponent can Special Summon 1 monster from their Graveyard
Steamroid - If this card attacks an opponent's monster, this card gains 500 ATK during the Damage Step only. If this card is attacked by an opponent's monster, this card loses 500 ATK during the Damage Step only
Attack Reflector Unit - Tribute 1 "Cyber Dragon". Special Summon 1 "Cyber Barrier Dragon" from your hand or Deck
Cyber Barrier Dragon - This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Attack Reflector Unit". Once per turn, while this card is in Attack Position, your opponent's next attack is negated.
Cyber Twin Dragon -"Cyber Dragon" + "Cyber Dragon"
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be conducted with the above Fusion Material Monsters. This card can attack twice during the same Battle Phase.
De-Fusion - Return 1 Fusion Monster on the field to the Fusion Deck. In addition, if all the Fusion Material Monsters that were used for the Fusion Summon of that Fusion Monster are in your Graveyard, you can Special Summon them
Revelations and the like are abundant once more this time around and Wakka and Kaiser finally reconcile. A mysterious figure in Bevelle makes and appearance as well as some dueling rivals for Kaiser. Plus a favourable start to the duel for Kaiser! Dominating the field now with his three monsters he appears to have backed Leo into a corner, but will Leo's promise of Kaiser's decimation next round come to pass? Find out next time.
Three original characters make their first appearance this chapter, hope you all like them even thought they were brief in this chapter. But the next chapter should clear all that up for you! I've updated the deck list chapter also with the new cards. So take a look over there for any original cards you like and such. Until next time!