"Gather once again, liberated knights of purgatory! Luminize! Great Purgatory Knights Reborn!" Tasuku said.
"At last our historic grudge ends... With the power of my new dragon deity! Luminize, Supreme Dragon Deity of Creations!" Kyoya said.
"Gather, O righteous souls! Rise up and stand against the dark rule! Lumenize, Wings of Rebellion!" David said.
"Demons born from torment! Ally under me so I may transmit your feelings! Luminize! Hundred Demons...of Good!" Shade said.
"Raise the Flag!" they said.
"Dragon Zwei! Start with 20 life." Kyoya said.
"Parade of Hundred Demons!" Shade said.
"Darkness Dragon World!" Tasuku said.
"Magic World!" David said.
"What the? Tasuku's fighting as Purgatory Knight? How'd that happen?" Hope asked.
"Yeah...it was one of Kyoya's terms in order to keep him from causing trouble." Takeshi said.
"And what's with David's new Luminization chant? He's never used this kind of deck." Tapu Lele asked.
"It's still the same world, but it seems he'll probably have a new buddy for this match." Ace said.
"Einst. He's really going for it." Jexi said. "Let's see how things turn out." He said smirking.
"We'll make the first move." Kyoya said. "First, I call Retainer of the Demonic Dragon, Destructor to the center. I chose to pay 2 life and activate its ability, allowing me to draw 2 cards."
20-18
"Next, I call Retainer of the Demonic Dragon, Girialka to the left. With his ability, i increase my gauge by 1. I also sent Retainer of the Demonic Dragon, King Gorai to the drop zone, so that I can increase my gauge by 2." Kyoya said. "Now then… I buddy call to the center! Bear witness to the true power of my buddy, born as a deity! Mark of Atonement! Azi Dahaka Daeva SYS!" Kyoya said.
A fabricated version of Azi Dahaka in his Daeva form appeared in the center, replacing Girialka and Destructor.
"Now my buddy, attack the fighter!" Kyoya said.
10-8
"Now Shade, begin the buddyfight you have long waited for." Kyoya said.
"Charge and Draw! Let's start the fireworks! I call Call Dragon Migidos to the right, Evil Dryad to the left and Stranger Dilemma to the center! Stranger Dilemma attacks the fighter!" Shade said.
10-9
"I end my turn." Shade said.
"Not bad for an opening move. Let's see if I can match that. Draw! Charge and Draw!" David said.
"You've triggered Migidos's Thunder Mine!" Shade said. "It activates whenever you add to your gauge."
9-8
"After that, Migidos is sent to the drop zone." Shade said.
"Okay, I was pretty much asking for that. First, I'll cast Key of Solomon, First Volume! This allows me to add two cards to my gauge. Next I'll cast Key of Solomon, Second Volume! This grants me 1 life and lets me draw a card if the first volume is already in the drop zone." David said.
8-9
"Next, I'll call to the center Dragowizard, Qinus Axia!" David said. "His effect allows me to deal one point of damage to any fighter."
"I guess I had that coming." Shade said.
10-9
"Next I'll call Kenjy of the Explosive Fists to the left and Magic Realm Bouncer, Andless to the right!" David said. "Now, Kenjy! Strike Stranger Dilemma!"
"Take this!" Kenjy said striking Stranger Dilemma.
"Now, Andless! You're up!" David said.
"Gah!" Shade said.
9-7
"Qinus Axia, now it's your turn!" David said.
"Ah!" Shade said.
7-5
"I end my turn." David said. "Ball's in your court, Tasuku."
"I know I may not be your first choice for this battle, Tasuku. But I will be your buddy for now. I along with the Purgatory Knights Reborn will lend you all the strength you need." the dragon beside Tasuku said.
"Thank you, Orcus Sword." Tasuku said. "Okay! Draw, Charge and Draw! I equip, Sword of Purgatory Knights Leader, Demios Sword! I call Purgatory Knights Reborn, Crossbow Dragon to the left, Purgatory Knights Reborn, Silver Staff Dragon to the center and finally Buddycall Purgatory Knights Liberator, Orcus Sword Dragon to the right!"
All three dragons were called.
"I am the leader and liberator of the Purgatory Knights reborn! I fight alongside Tasuku Ryuenji. Know this, we have gained greater unity. Let us go forth, Knights of Purgatory!" Orcus Sword said.
"I cast, Destroy Advantage! This lets me destroy one monster, and in return let me gain gauge equal to the monsters size, and I choose Azi Dahaka Daeva SYS!" Tasuku said as the dragon was destroyed.
"You shouldn't have done that." Kyoya said. "When Azi Dahaka is destroyed, i can draw one card, and play this from my deck!"
A card came out and formed a new flag based around a 3.
"Behold! Dragon Drei!" Kyoya said.
"He evolved the flag." Ichigo said.
"Now his life restarts at 24." Ichiro said.
"This match gotten more difficult, but I'm sure David and Tasuku will manage somehow." Ace said.
"I dunno. Things don't look good right now. This match could go either way." Izuku said.
"C'mon Izuku, this is David we're talking about." Axl said.
"I know, I know…." Izuku said. "But still, how is Tasuku going to get out of this?"
"We won't back down! Attack my knights!" Tasuku said.
24-20
"Activate Orcus Sword's ability! By destroying one of my monsters, Orcus sword can attack again and I draw a card." Tasuku said.
20-18
"I activate it again!" Tasuku said.
18-16
"My turn!" Tasuku said.
16-14
"My turn is now over." Tasuku said.
"He lost 10 life points in one turn. That ability is quite the double-edged sword." Harpuia said.
"If it wasn't for Dragon Drei, that would have been a game end." Iida said.
"Yeah...seems humans normally do have a trick card up their sleeves." a voice said as they turned to see a familiar goddess beside them.
"L-Lady Palutena?! What...what are you doing here?" Pit said.
"I got curious about this game these people play." Palutena said.
"Why bother even coming here though? It's pretty obvious that the guy in red will win." another familiar goddess said.
"Viridi too?" Yumi asked.
"Why the heck do you think Kyoya's gonna win? He hasn't even beaten Tasuku yet." Pit said.
"He's a powerful fighter who has the Demonic Dragon Azi Dahaka by his side. And his partner wields the power of the Hundred Demons...it's pretty clear those two will win it." Viridi said.
"Who can say? The unexpected can happen in most situations." A voice said as a girl with long blue hair approached. "It is good to see you all again."
"Princess Lucina?" Spade asked.
"Same here. It's been too long." Said a familiar Ylissean king.
"Chrom too?!" Toma said.
"Chrom?" Reflet asked.
"Do I know you?" Chrom asked. "Sorry for being rude, it's just I've never met someone like you before."
"She's Reflet. She's like Sir Robin, but from a different dimension." Ulrich said.
"Yes, that is correct. I'm sorry, seeing you reminded me of my Chrom from my Ylisse." Reflet said.
"I see. I'm sorry I'm not who you think I am." Chrom said.
"I've never thanked you for lending me the Falchion, milady." Spade said to Lucina.
"Think nothing of it." Lucina smiled.
"Hey! Did I miss anything?" A voice said as a familiar green haired girl walked up.
"Lyn? Hey, haven't seen you since that battle for Aytolis." Hope said.
"So this is Lyn." Roy said.
"My full name is Lyndis, actually. It's nice to see you all once more." Lyn said.
"I must say, it is interesting to see others from the other realms." Minerva said.
"You gotta admit, it brings a certain kind of feels to all this." Hope said.
Back with Kyoya and Shade, Kyoya had called two Girialkas to the right and left to increase his gauge, and then recalled Azi Dahaka Daeva SYS.
"What's he up to with all that Gauge?" Tasuku asked.
"Heck if I know. I'm banking that he's planning on a very powerful move here." David said.
"I'll show you two something special." Kyoya said. "I pay 3 gauge and transform! While I am in this form, it cannot be destroyed or returned to the hand, and none of its ability can be nullified! Behold! White Supreme Dragon Deity of Creations, Gaen!"
Kyoya then donned an appearance similar to Demonic Dragon Deity of the Black Sun, Gaen, only this one was white with blue wings.
"With this form, I can now draw until I have Six Hand cards! And that's not all, by discarding one of them, I can gain access to Penetrate or Double Attack. I choose the latter!" Kyoya said. "Take this!" He said with Azi Dahaka blasting Tasuku.
7-5
"Double attack." Gaen said.
5-3
"Triple attack!" he said.
3-1
"Now it's my turn. Fear my light!" Kyoya said. "It's over!"
"Not today! I cast! Purgatory Flame that Resides within the Body! I destroy a friendly monster...and deal damage equal to its critical." Tasuku said with Orcus attacking and reviving.
14-12
"I still have double attack." Kyoya said.
"I cast! Purgatory Flame that Resides within the body!" Tasuku said with Orcus attacking again and reviving.
12-10
"He survived?! HOW?!" Viridi asked in shock.
"Because as himself or the Purgatory Knight, nobody can beat him in tight situations." Hope said.
"That's… not a valid answer." Palutena said.
"Very clever of you." Kyoya said. "I suppose I'll have to pass things over to Shade."
"Very well. I guess I'll have to finish things! Draw! Charge and draw! I set the spell! Shrine of the Corrupted Fuchigami! With every Hundred Demons I call with thunder mine, I get to draw a card. First I'll call Demonic Descend Ninja, Zeon to the right, but he will not stay for long. By paying two gauge and offering him as tribute...I buddycall...Evil Deity Evil Demon, Goku Yamigedo!" Shade said as Zeon vanished as the terrifying Goku Yamigedo appeared.
5-6
"Whoa… This guy really is huge from here." David said.
"Goku Yamigedo...devour Qinus Axia!" Shade said as Yamigedo did so. "And Yamigedo has penetrate!"
9-7
"I'm not done yet. Evil Dryad, Strike down Kenjy!" Shade said as Evil Dryad fired a bow and pierced his body.
"I activate Andless' effect! By sending him to the drop zone and paying 1 gauge, I can nullify your attack!" David said.
"Fine. I guess I end my turn for now." Shade said.
"Heh. I gotta tell you. You've really got me on my feet. I have to kick this brain of mine into overdrive this match." David said. "Though, I shouldn't expect any less from you, Shade."
"Thank you. Of course, no matter what move you make, I'll deal damage. Goku Yamigedo's thundermine kicks in when you call a monster, and Evil Dryad's kick in when you call a size 2 monster. I've taken all precaution with you David. Because...I really wanted to give you the fight of your life!" Shade said.
"I couldn't ask for anything less. Guess I'll just have to bear through the pain. Match Point! Draw! Charge and Draw!" David said.
(Cue- Set/Match Point(Peach Dome)- Mario Power Tennis)
"First, I'll cast Magical Goodbye to bring Kenjy back to my hand. Next, I'll buddycall to the left, Retainer of the Demonic Dragon, Einst!" David said.
7-8
"You've triggered both of my monsters thunder mines!" Shade said.
8-6
"When Einst is called and no other monster is on the field, I can call a size 1 or less monster from my dropzone with either wizard or dragon attributes. So I'm bringing back Qinus Axia!" David said.
"I don't like where this is going." Shade said.
"And you remember his effect, right?" David asked.
"Gah!" Shade said.
6-5
"Next, I'll call Artificial Angel, Virgine Casta to the center!" David said.
"Shade's center is wide open. He can pull it off!" Jexi said.
"Just for a measure, Virgine Casta, attack the fighter!" David said.
5-4
"Virgine Casta has Double Attack, so she can attack again. And I'll be using that attack...to run Yamigedo down!" David said.
Yamigedo roared before vanishing.
"Yamigedo revives with soulguard!" Shade said as Yamigedo returned.
"That's not gonna matter with your center exposed! Qinus Axia, Einst, it's time for a link attack!" David said.
"Looks like...it's my loss." Shade said as both attacked.
4-0
Game over, Shade! Winner: David Ishihara!
"Looks like for the side battle, it's game, set and match for David!" Leonora said.
"That only leaves Tasuku. He's gotta pull through." Miles said.
"Tasuku has recallen Crossbow, Silver Staff and Orcus Sword Dragon! It looks like hes gonna try a full on assault again!" Paruko said.
"Orcus and Silver Staff!" Tasuku said.
10-7
"I use Orcus's ability and Demios Sword's ability to draw a card. Orcus and Crossbow!" Tasuku said.
7-4
"Orcus's ability kicks in once more. Now I attack with him!" Tasuku said.
"I use Devil Orb Dragon's ability...and gain 2 life." Kyoya said.
4-6
6-2
"Too bad. It looks like you're out of attacks." Kyoya said.
"Wrong! Final Phase! I cast! A Wise Move!" Tasuku said.
"I can't believe it! With that, he can revive a size 1 monster from the drop zone!" Tails said.
"I revive Silver Staff, and then use Orcus Swords ability!" Tasuku said.
"Guess I need to work harder…" Kyoya said smiling.
"This battle is...OVER!" Orcus sword said slashing Kyoya.
2-0
Game over! Winner: Tasuku Ryuenji!
"I knew they'd come through." Ace said.
Shade then came over to the heroes.
"That was a very awesome match, Shade. You've really improved." Rainbow said.
"Ishihara...that was an incredible match. I hope we get to fight like that again sometime." Shade said.
"Same here. You've kept me on my feet the whole time, Shade." David said.
"Next time, I will defeat you." Shade said as he walked with a smile on his face.
"And another to add to my list of rivals." David said. "Not that I'm complaining. It's what pushes people like me into becoming stronger and overcoming our limits."
"Hey, David?" Hope asked. "I know the finals match will be between us, but… I kinda think out of all four of us, everybody's gonna have their eyes glued to Gao and Tasuku. So… can I ask that you and I… can we buddyfight alone somewhere else?"
"Hm? What brought this on? Is it even allowed?" David asked.
"Like I said, it's gonna be a doozy when Gao and Tasuku collide. I don't think anyone will know we're here." Hope said. "So that's why I want our fight to be separate. I can keep my promise to you, and we can let Gao have the last fight he wanted." Hope said.
"Hmm… I can tell you've put a lot of thought into this." David said.
"You two can use the buddyfight arena in the ship." Ace said.
"No...I won't hear of it." a voice said as Red approached.
"Red?!" Hope asked.
"I had a feeling the two of you would have felt something like this. A special arena has already been built just for the two of you." Red said.
"Really? Thank you so much, Red!" Hope said.
"No problem. Though even if you still tagged with Gao and Tasuku, I was gonna remove the main fighter lose is the partners loss rule." Red said.
"Well dang. But it doesn't matter." Hope said holding out his core deck case. "I hope you're ready David. Because every fight I've had has led to this moment. The moment we lumenize, the gloves are off."
"Same here. I've been looking forward to this since the WBC. I'm not going to make this easy for you." David said.
"So let's do it. One last buddyfight to close out the chapter on this saga." Hope said.