A/N: I OWN NO PART YU GI OH 5DS! ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE CREATORS!
Chapter 56: The Final Move
Era's POV
I watched from above as Yusei began his duel with Primo. I didn't like it. There were a lot of risks, but I knew there was no way for me to help Yusei at the moment. And I knew this was something he had to do.
'Be careful, Yusei,' I thought.
As battle royale mode was still activated, Primo started with Meklord Emperor Wisel, 4 speed counters, and two face downs. "The actions of Yliaster are our God's Will," Primo stated.
"I send Quillbolt Hedgehog from my hand to the graveyard to special summon Quickdraw Synchron (Attack 700/ Defense 1400) in attack mode. And since I control a tuner monster, I can special summon Quillbolt Hedgehog (Attack 800/ Defense 800) from my graveyard. Then I summon Needle Soldier (Attack 100/ Defense 100) in attack mode. Now I tune Quillbolt Hedgehog and Needle Soldier with Quickdraw Synchron to synchro summon. Fight, Junk Destroyer (Attack 2600/ Defense 2500)!" Yusei called forth.
Primo laughed. "My Meklord can absorb any synchro monster that you summon!" he reminded his opponent.
Yusei ignored him and continued the duel, "Since Junk Destroyer was synchro summoned, its effect activates. An effect allowing me to destroy one of your cards for every non-tuner used to summon it, like Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity and one of your face downs."
"I activate Divergence! This redirects the effect of Junk Destroyer from Meklord Emperor Wisel to Wisel Carrier! Besides, Wisel Carrier cannot be destroyed by your card effects!" Primo defended.
"Junk Destroyer, attack Meklord Emperor Wisel Infinity!" Yusei ordered.
"I believe you have forgotten Wisel Guard's effect. This redirects the attack to itself instead," Primo defended further, while his monster was destroyed.
"Well, thanks to Needle Soldier, Junk Destroyer still inflicts damage to you," Yusei responded and Primo's life points fell to 2600. "I set two face downs and end my turn."
"I will make you pay for that," Primo vowed drawing his card. "Meklord Emperor Wisel, absorb his Junk Destroyer!"
"I activate Star Shift!" Yusei countered. "This lets me replace Junk Destroyer with Stardust Dragon (Attack 2500/ Defense 2000)!" I sighed in relief as, for now, the Meklord Emperor's effect was negated."
"I set a card to end my turn," Primo finished.
Yusei drew his card. "I summon Bicular (Attack 200/ Defense 200) in defense mode. And then I activate Emerging Awakening to remove from play Stardust Dragon and inflict damage to you equal to Star Dragon's level times 100. Stardust Dragon is a level eight, meaning you're dealt 800 points of damage," he declared. Primo's life points fell 1800. "I set a card face down. That ends my turn."
Suddenly, my locket went off and I opened it to see a message from Yue. I immediately sent a message to Yusei after reading Yue's message.
Yusei looked at it and went wide eyed. "Alright, Era, I'll remember," he whispered.
Primo drew his card. "I activate Explosive Blast! This destroys Wisel Carrier (Meklord Emperor Wisel: Attack 1700) and inflicts 400 points of damage to you," he declared and Yusei's life points fell to 3600. "Then I normal summon Skiel Carrier 3 (Attack 600/ Defense 200) in attack mode (Meklord Emperor Wisel: Attack 2300). Next I tribute my Skiel Carrier 3 to special summon Skiel Carrier 5 (Attack 800/ Defense 400) in attack mode (Meklord Emperor Wisel: Attack 2500)."
'Those are parts of the Meklord Emperor monster Leo and Luna faced. This will be even more difficult since Primo's using Skiel's parts to improve Wisel,' I thought. "Careful, Yusei. Don't push him off the edge.'
"Meklord Emperor Wisel, attack Bicular!" Primo ordered. Yusei's monster was destroyed and due to Skiel Carrier 5 effect, since it destroyed Meklord Emperor Wisel destroyed a monster in battle, Yusei was dealt 300 points of damage bringing him to 3300. Suddenly, a massive blackout shot across the city and I could only guess it was from the Meklord Emperor's power.
"I activate the effect of Bicular. This special summons Unicycular (Attack 100/ Defense 100) in defense mode," Yusei fought.
"I set a face down," Primo finished.
Yusei drew his card and the final effect of Emerging Awakening activated, special summoning Stardust Dragon from the removed from play zone with its attack increased by its level time 100 (Stardust Dragon: Attack 3300). "I summon Turbo Synchron (Attack 100/ Defense 500) in attack mode. Next I tune Unicycular with Turbo Synchron in order to synchro summon Formula Synchron (Attack 200/ Defense 1500). Then I activate the effect of Formula Synchron to draw one card," the Signer and angel declared. "Alright, time for an accel synchro summon," I heard Yusei mutter closing his eyes in thought. "I tune level eight Stardust Dragon with level two Formula Synchron!"
"Didn't your father seek human evolution? And he had caused Zero Reverse," Primo taunted. Yusei, however, ignored Primo, shocking the opponent. My mate then shot away into disappearance. "What in…?!"
Suddenly, a shock wave was sent from behind Primo and it was powerful enough to make me lose a bit of balance in the air. Yusei then came out a wall of light calling, "Appear, Shooting Star Dragon (Attack 3300/ Defense 2500)!"
Primo growled in frustration and slight worry. "I activate the effect of Speed World 2! By removing ten speed counters, I can destroy Shooting Star Dragon!" he declared.
"I activate the effect of Shooting Star Dragon! This removes it from play and allows me to negate one attack you make to me for this turn," Yusei defended.
"I end my turn," Primo finished.
"And since you have, Shooting Star Dragon returns to the field," Yusei informed as his dragon came back to his side.
"First I activate the first effect of Shooting Star Dragon to reveal the top five cards of my deck. For each tuner monster I pick up, Shooting Star Dragon gains that many attacks," Yusei declared and he pulled his cards. I saw them and they were all tuners. "I pulled five tuners meaning Shooting Star Dragon can attack five times. So Shooting Star Dragon, attack Meklord Emperor Wisel!"
As the first attack went, Primo called, "I activate Skiel Carrier 5's effect to negate the attack!" The second one went. "I use the effect of Wisel Guard 3 to redirect the attack to itself and due to its effect, it's not destroyed."
"Shooting Star Dragon, attack Wisel Guard 3, Wisel Attack 3, and Skiel Carrier 5!" Yusei called. All three were destroyed and so were Primo's life points.
"My Meklord Emperor can't be defeated by any human!" Primo called out as he crashed. His duel runner went into pieces as his upper torso was ripped away from the machine.
I landed next to Yusei as he stopped. He looked at me, "Thanks for reminding me about my father and everything. I would've gotten distracted and probably not been able to do the accel synchro summon without it."
"Of course, Yusei," I responded. "But we need to check on Primo."
Yusei nodded and we approached Primo to see he was a robot after all. But suddenly, Primo, his sword, and his duel runner began to levitate. We looked to see Primo being brought back to Jakob and Lester. Brehnam stepped next to them and Yusei glared while immediately pulling and keeping me behind him.
"Welcome, it is nice to see you again," Jakob greeted.
"Can't say the same to you," I retorted.
Jakob chuckled. "I supposed the feelings wouldn't be as mutual," he stated. "Even though ours were quite sarcastic."
"Why are you here? Why would you sabotage the tournament?" Yusei asked.
"This situation in the tournament wasn't our doing completely. Primo had just gone a bit rogue. But don't worry about him," Jakob answered. "We're here to reform the world into a better age. History has created a bleak picture for the future and we will change it so the future will be as more a utopian society that it should be."
"You think by destroying this city you'll create a better world?" I responded tense. "Millions of people will get hurt. Don't you consider it wrong to do this?"
"As the saying goes, you can make an omelet without breaking a few eggs," Jakob replied. "By using the energy made in the duelists of this tournament, the Circuit and Grand Design will be complete. And when that happens, the world will change. We will be participating in the WRGP. We will be the final element to recreating the world."
"Who are you to say the world needs to be changed?" Yusei asked.
"We are the three Emperors of Yliaster and we can see the changes the world needs by simply looking at the history of it," Jakob answered. "If you wish to stop us, you will have to face us in the World Racing Grand Prix. Now I believe it is time we take our leave."
They left, except for Brehnam. "Got something else to say, Brehnam?" Yusei growled.
"I can't wait to see your face when that curse kicks into effect," Brehnam stated with a depraved grin.
"What is the curse?" Yusei asked.
"I would tell you, but that would spoil the fun, now wouldn't it?" Brehnam responded.
"You're going to take it off her," Yusei demanded.
"No, besides, I cannot do that myself," Brehnam responded. "Only those who cast the curse can take it off whether it is by choice or by dying. And with my little messenger staying in the Underworld, I'm afraid you and your little angel won't be able to get it off."
"Do you really think it'll be on long enough for it's effect to take place?" Yusei asked. "I will find a way to take it off."
"Only someone as powerful as the Crimson Dragon can take off the curse. After all, it's linked straight to the rulers of the Underworld," Brehnam responded. "And I'm the only ruler there is."
"And you'll be the last there is," Yusei retorted.
"Why do silent, Guardian Angel? Demon got your tongue?" Brehnam taunted. He suddenly teleported next to me and whispered, "Once you're back in the Underworld, we'll be having plenty of fun."
"She's not going back," Yusei retorted hearing him and pulling me away from Brehnam as the demon reached to touch my wings again. "Don't even bother trying."
"You don't know what you're dealing with, Yusei. When you find out, you'll wish you hadn't," Brehnam responded with a grin before flying off.
"Yusei…" I called quietly, concerned.
"I'm fine, Era," he responded. "I'm just worried that this curse is going to do something worse than we realize. But you'll be okay; I'll make sure of it." I gave a slow nod and leaned into his chest while he held me close. "Come on. We need to go regroup with the others." I nodded again and followed him back to Mina and Trudge as Jack, Crow, Kaz, and the twins came up as well.
"Hey guys," Mina greeted. "The tournament is going to be held off for a couple weeks so injured duelists can recuperate for the tournament again and damages on the roads can be fixed."
"Okay, I think we all need that after today," Yusei agreed.
"Yeah, we probably do," I agreed.
"Did you find out anything about what happened with the Ghosts?" Trudge asked.
Yusei explained what the Emperors said and they all seemed worried about the coming events. However, Yusei still did not mention the curse mark or Brehnam showing up and talking to us after.
"This isn't good," Crow stated.
"If they're planning on destroying the world to rebuild a society…" Yusei trailed off.
"To think, Brehnam actually told us the truth," I muttered.
"What was that, Era?" Jack asked sounding frustrated.
"A while back, Yusei and I were scouting for demons when Brehnam showed up. He explained to us about why he teamed up with Yliaster," I explained. "He called them 'idiots' initially which is what confused us in the first place. According to what he told us and what seems correct, Yliaster is planning on destroying the world to rebuild a utopian society. However, the demons are going to use that destruction and betray Yliaster in order to make the world in the view of the original King of the Underworld. In other words, he'll keep the world dark and destroyed."
"You knew this and didn't tell us?!" Jack exclaimed.
"We weren't sure if he was lying to try to frighten us or if he was telling the truth. With the uncertainty, we didn't want to tell you something to could've been false," Yusei explained calmly.
"Back up, why was Yusei helping scout for demons?" Trudge asked.
"Oh yeah, we never told you, did we?" I replied awkwardly. "Yusei's an angel."
"You're kidding, right?" Trudge asked.
"No, she's not," Yusei answered for me, and quite blunt as well. "I became an angel after defeating the King of the Underworld."
"Now, is there anything more you would like to warn us about?" Crow asked.
I sighed. "The Stars of Darkness are beginning to align," I stated.
"Stars of what?" Leo questioned.
"Stars of Darkness. When an angel, and even demon, dies, they become a star, a sun in the sky. However, unlike all others, two secondary kings and the King of the Underworld were killed and turned into dark, black stars that can't be seen with the naked eye. They were also killed exactly five thousand- two hundred years apart. Exactly nine months after each secondary king was killed, their star aligned with hours and the world and sun go completely dark. And during that time, the demons gain unimaginable power. Angels nearly became extinct each time. And the King of the Underworld, the newest and third Star of Darkness, was killed five thousand- two hundred years apart from the second secondary king. On the last day of the tournament, the Stars of Darkness will align with each other and with our sun."
"Meaning demons will be stronger than ever," Crow realized.
"Yes," Yusei answered. "And that means this world is in danger of demons, even more so than before. And currently, only Era, May, and I are the only angels fully capable of fighting the demons. All other angels are still healing from Izoa or are in training. I'm not sure they would be able to help. And this doesn't help the situation either." He showed the others the curse mark on my arm. "Some demon placed a curse on Era for Brehnam and neither one will tell us anything on it other that its effect takes place on the Day of Darkness, or when the Stars of Darkness turn this world dark."
"Have you tried a spell to take it off?" Luna asked.
"Both of us at the same time," I answered. "I've never seen a curse like this or as powerful as this. Usually I can read what the curse mark means and says. But it's in a language I've never seen before, let alone decipher it. So there's no telling what it is or what it'll do."
"I told you, Era, I'll find a way to get it off," Yusei responded.
"You'll need to figure out what it is first, Yusei," I responded.
"Era…" Yusei sighed.
"Well, as for the situation now, we should all get some rest. It's been a long day," I tried to change the topic."
"Are you going to be scouting tonight?" Luna asked.
"As always," I answered.
"Era, I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Fighting a demon might strengthen the curse," Crow responded. "And after this Ghost fight, there will probably be demons everywhere."
"I'll be fine," I responded. "You don't need to be worried about me." I gave an annoyed sigh. "I've got enough of that from Yusei." Yusei immediately gave me a warning, yet prodding glare.
Yusei sighed. "Let's just get back," he suggested. "We can worry more about this later."
The others nodded and we took off with our own travel decisions, mine being flying despite Yusei's protests.