"Oh…Hoy there, Odin. What brings you here?", Flynn greeted cheerfully.
No biggie... he's just waiting for the perfect opportunity to stab you all in the back.-Lucian Naruto
Yup. Flynn and the others still have no idea.
Chapter 7 NEUTRAL: Punishment Dragon
"That hasn't been decided! We can change things! We can show them the way!", Isabeau replied.
"…..", Punishment Dragon looked at Isabeau like she was the biggest fool in the multiverse.
"What's wrong? You have no response?", Isabeau questioned.
"It's just difficult to comprehend such unparalleled foolishness and arrogance. Do you think you're the first one to try? I shall make sure you're the last. I shall summon Ryko, Twilightsworn Fighter using his effect to banish Raiden in my graveyard to banish your Black Rose Dragon.", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 1
Ryko, Twilightsworn Fighter
(BEAST/DARK/EFFECT/ATK 200/DEF 100/LV2)
Effect: If this card is Normal Summoned or flipped face-up: You can banish 1 "Lightsworn" monster from your hand or GY; banish 1 card on the field. Once per turn, if your other "Lightsworn" monster's effect is activated: Send the top 3 cards of your Deck to the GY.
The wolf barked and her dragon vanished.
"Unclean One overflowing with foolishness and filth, I shall strike you down for your own good! For the Lord! I shall attack you directly with Ryko!", Punishment Dragon declared.
Isabeau LP 4000 - 200 = 3800
"I shall not fall that easily!", Isabeau replied.
"You shall soon. I shall end my turn.", Punishment Dragon replied.
"I draw!", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 3
"I shall summon Airbellum and set a card.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 1
"I shall attack Ryko with Airbellum!", Isabeau declared.
Punishment Dragon LP 3900 - 1400 = 2500
"I shall end my turn.", Isabeau said.
"For the Lord! I draw!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 2
"I shall summon Lumina, Twilightsworn Shaman.", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 1
Lumina, Twilightsworn Shaman
(SPELLCASTER/DARK/EFFECT/ATK 1000/DEF 1000/LV3)
Effect: Once per turn: You can banish 1 "Lightsworn" monster from your hand or GY, then target 1 of your banished "Lightsworn" monsters, except "Lumina, Twilightsworn Shaman"; Special Summon it. Once per turn, if your other "Lightsworn" monster's effect is activated: Send the top 3 cards of your Deck to the GY.
"I shall banish Wulf graveyard using her effect and then I can special summon my banished Raiden. I shall use his effect.", Punishment Dragon said.
The cards sent were: Morphing Jar and and Glow-Up Bulb.
"I shall tune Raiden and Lumina! The foolish angel has returned to answer the prayers of the Lord! He is Heaven's greatest champion! Synchro summon! Level 7! Michael, the Arch-Lightsworn!", Punishment Dragon said.
"Michael…?!", Isabeau questioned.
Michael lowered his head; it didn't seem like he had much of a choice like Power Tool Dragon.
"I shall attack Airbellum with Michael! Blade of God!", Punishment Dragon declared.
Isabeau LP 3800 - 1000 = 2800
"I shall end my turn.", Punishment Dragon said.
"I draw!", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 2
"I shall activate the effect of Gardenstrike to special summon him when I have no monsters on the field and two or more X-Saber monsters in the graveyard.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 1
XX-Saber Gardestrike
(BEAST-WARRIOR/EARTH/EFFECT/ATK 2100/DEF 1400/LV5)
Effect: If you have 2 or more "X-Saber" monsters in your Graveyard and control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card from your hand.
"I shall activate Gottoms' Emergency Call allowing me to special summon two X-Saber monsters from the graveyard when I control an X-Saber monster. I choose Fulhelmknight and Urbellum.", Isabeau said.
He wondered what exactly she intended to do with those levels.
"I shall summon XX-Saber Darksoul.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 0
"I shall tune Fulhelmknight and Darksoul! Warrior of the binding whip! None can escape his binding ensnarement! Synchro summon! Level 6! Goyo Guardian!", Isabeau chanted.
Goyo Guardian
(WARRIOR/EARTH/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2800/DEF 2000/LV6)
1 EARTH Tuner 1 non-Tuner monsters
Effect: When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the GY: You can Special Summon that monster to your field in Defense Position.
"Goyo Guardian…?!", Punishment Dragon questioned in confusion.
"That's not all! I shall tune Fulhelmknight and Gardenstrike! Arise colossus with an undying will! Defend the helpless with your massive fists! Synchro summon! Level 8! Colossal Fighter!", Isabeau chanted.
Colossal Fighter
(WARRIOR/DARK/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2800/DEF 1000/LV8)
1 Tuner 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
Effect: This card gains 100 ATK for every Warrior-Type monster in any Graveyard. When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 Warrior-Type monster in either Graveyard; Special Summon that target.
"Colossal Fighter gains 100 attack for each warrior in the graveyard! Warriors Rally Cry!", Isabeau said.
Colossal Fighter ATK 2800 (5x100) = 3300
They were the two spirits she saved from the Asura Kai who came to her aid at this pivotal moment.
"No…! I cannot fail as a seraph of the Lord!", Punishment Dragon said.
"Warning! Warning! Critical Danger! Master, you are in danger of losing if you don't do something.", his Burroughs warned.
"I'll take that as an indication that you can't do anything. I shall attack Michael with Goyo Guardian! Justice Flail!", Isabeau declared.
Punishment Dragon LP 2500 - 200 = 2300
"Now, his effect activates allowing me to special summon Michael in defense mode. Lawful Ensnarement!", Isabeau said.
"I see you have started using strategies similar to the perverter.", Punishment Dragon commented.
"Well…It works. I shall attack you directly with Colossal Fighter! End this! Colossal Magnum Fist!", Isabeau declared.
"I shall activate the effect of Gagaga Gardna special summoning him when I am attacked directly!", Punishment Dragon countered with his own surprise.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 0
Gagaga Gardna
(WARRIOR/EARTH/EFFECT/ATK 1500/DEF 2000/LV4)
Effect: When an opponent's monster declares a direct attack: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. When this card is targeted for an attack: You can discard 1 card; this card cannot be destroyed by that battle.
"…..", Isabeau thought deeply about her next move.
"If he doesn't have a tuner he's screwed, but he has increased luck, right? So he's bound to draw it. But if he pulls Raigeki I will be left in a dangerous situation. Hmm…If he does attack Colossal Fighter can take it. Judgment Dragon is off the board so I don't need to worry about him.", Isabeau thought.
"I shall end my turn…During the end phase if Darksoul was sent to the graveyard I can add one X-Saber monster to my hand. I choose Boggart Knight.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 1
"For the Lord! I draw!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 1
"I shall activate Pot of Avarice returning Power Tool Dragon, Judgment Dragon, my two Wulfs, and Lumina to draw two cards!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 2
"I shall summon Lumina and use her effect to discard a monster and then special summon a level 4 or lower Lightsworn monster from my graveyard. I choose Raiden.", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 0
"I shall use Raiden's effect to send the top two cards of my deck to the graveyard.", Punishment Dragon said.
The cards sent were: Light Spiral and Wulf.
"I shall special summon Wulf and then tune Raiden with Lumina! With time the sacred guardian in metal armor's spirit has not drained, instead his determination for order grows! He will rise up carrying the hopes of the Lord's chosen ones on his back using his mechanical body to surpass all the filth! Synchro summon! Level 7! Power Tool Dragon!", Punishment Dragon chanted.
"He's back again…", Isabeau commented.
"I shall activate his effect! Holy Armorment Roulette!", Punishment Dragon said.
The cards revealed were: Mage Power, Lightsworn Sabre, and Broken Bamboo Sword.
"I shall choose the left one.", Isabeau said.
Punishment Dragon revealed Broken Bamboo Sword as the card she picked.
"I shall activate the effect of Glow-Up Bulb sending the top card of my deck to the graveyard to special summon it.", Punishment Dragon said.
The card sent was another Wulf which he special summoned.
"I shall tune Glow-Up Bulb and Power Tool Dragon!", Punishment Dragon said.
"Gah! He's about to reset his life points!", Isabeau gasped.
"Burst forth with the strength of times past! When time moves backwards the original dragon of armaments arises! Synchro summon! Level 8! Life Stream Dragon!", Punishment Dragon chanted.
Life Stream Dragon
(DRAGON/EARTH/SYNCHRO/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 2900/DEF 2400/LV8)
1 Tuner "Power Tool Dragon"
Effect: When this card is Synchro Summoned: You can make your LP become 4000. You take no effect damage. If this face-up card on the field would be destroyed, you can banish 1 Equip Spell Card from your Graveyard instead.
"As you may remember when this monster is Synchro summoned my life points become 4000. Golden Salvation Reign!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon LP 2300 -) 4000
"I shall equip him with Broken Bamboo Sword and then attack your Goyo Guardian! True Blade of Legend!", Punishment Dragon declared.
Isabeau LP 2800 - 100 = 2700
Colossal Fighter LP 3300 100 = 3400
"I shall attack Michael with my Wulf!", Punishment Dragon declared.
Isabeau sweated intensely as she was now nearly back to square one.
"I shall end my turn. You will not win filth for the sanctity of those in Mikado you shall be exterminated.", Punishment Dragon said.
With Flynn…
Flynn rode towards Camp Ichigaya on his duel runner. That's where he first heard Lucifer's name be spoken by the spirits. The spirits warily backed away from Flynn remembering his absolute rampage earlier to send a message to the spirits.
He winced when he felt his Signer mark burning. His heart beated rapidly against his chest as he could feel the Crimson Dragon again. It really wasn't stopping even now. He could feel Life Stream Dragon and even Black-Winged Dragon calling out to him from somewhere. All he knew was that Jonathan presumably had both of them.
"I need to stay focused. I can't let it get into my head.", Flynn thought, raising his eyebrow as he saw an unfamiliar spirit in front of Camp Ichigaya.
"I knew you'd come here, Kalki.", the spirit said as Flynn tensed.
"You're a Death General.", Flynn replied.
"That's right. As Doomking predicted you have returned from the White World. You really have been quite difficult, Kalki. If my Master has returned Tokyo wouldn't be like this.", the spirit replied as Flynn raised his gauntlet.
"Yeah it would be full of undead.", Flynn replied.
"Duel!", the two said.
With Isabeau…
Isabeau LP 2700
Punishment Dragon LP 4000
"I draw!", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 2
"What on Earth?!", Isabeau mentally questioned as she drew her next card.
She could hear the roar of the Crimson Dragon as she gazed at a card she was absolutely positive she didn't possess.
"Why would it help me…? Is it up to something?", Isabeau thought looking at the card wearily.
She didn't like this at all. It was beyond suspicious. In case she was left with no choice she decided to set it.
"I shall set a card facedown.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 1
"I shall attack your Wulf with Colossal Fighter! Colossal Magnum Fist!", Isabeau declared.
Jonathan LP 4000 - 1300 = 2700
"Then, I shall end my turn.", Isabeau said.
"For the Lord! I draw!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 1
"I shall activate Golden Bamboo Sword allowing me to draw two cards when I have a Bamboo Sword equip card.", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 2
"I shall equip Mage Power to Life Stream Dragon!", Punishment Dragon said.
Punishment Dragon
Hand: 1
Life Stream Dragon LP 2900 (2x500) = 3900
Isabeau sweated intensely seeing the predicament she was in.
"I shall set my Wulf to attack mode! Then, for the Lord I shall attack Colossal Fighter with Life Stream Dragon! True Blade of Legend!", Punishment Dragon declared.
Isabeau LP 2700 - 500 = 2200
"Then, I shall attack you directly with Wulf!", Punishment Dragon declared as Isabeau gritted her teeth.
"Colossal Fighter can revive one warrior type monster in my graveyard when he's destroyed I choose him! Indomitable Spirit!", Isabeau countered.
She flinched as despite her counter she felt something strongly compelling her to activate her trap. It felt like she HAD to even though she didn't need to. Against her best judgment she found her hand on the button to activate it as if she lost control of her body for a moment.
"I activate my trap Scrap-Iron Idol! It lets me special summon a level 7 or 8 dragon monster that is either in my graveyard or banished! Afterwards it resets itself! I choose Black Rose Dragon!", Isabeau countered as the seraph was stunned.
Scrap-Iron Idol
(Normal Trap)
Effect: Target 1 of your Level 7 or 8 Dragon Synchro Monsters that is banished or in your GY; Special Summon it (but return it to the Extra Deck during the End Phase), also, after that, Set this card face-down instead of sending it to the GY. If this Set card in its owner's control is destroyed by an opponent's card effect: You can Special Summon 1 "The Crimson Dragon" from your Extra Deck. You can only use each effect of "Scrap-Iron Idol" once per turn.
Black Rose Dragon returned from being banished and roared fiercely at Wulf.
"W-what?! Why is an angel of the Lord helping filth like you?!", Punishment Dragon questioned.
"Wait…", Punishment Dragon thought as he could suddenly hear the roar of two other dragons in Tokyo.
In Camp Ichigaya…
Gina stepped back nervously as she was faced with an unknown monster and Red Dragon Archfiend.
With Flynn…
Flynn LP 4000
Immortal Dragon LP 4000
Field:
(Celestial Wolf Lord, Blue Sirius) - (Plaguespreader Zombie) -
- - - -
Field:
- - - -
- - - -
Flynn
Hand: 3
Immortal Dragon
Hand: 5
Flynn doubled over in pain as his Signer mark glowed brightly. His heart beated desperately against his chest like a machine gun.
"I shouldn't summon Stardust Dragon…not with this feeling I'm getting. I need to summon Beelze…", Flynn thought as he sweated intensely.
"Ultimitl Bishbaalkin thinks he can claim Doomking's chosen vessel…How arrogant of him.", Immortal Dragon commented as Flynn struggled.
"I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie…and Blue Sirius…", Flynn said as he breathed heavily.
He was trying to say Beelze's chant, but the words wouldn't come to his lips. Flynn felt himself being compelled to summon Stardust Dragon. Clear Wing partially materialized seeing this.
They could hear a low angry roar from the Crimson Dragon having had enough of Clear Wing's interference. A crimson aura appeared around Flynn and out from it came the dragon's massive fist which squeezed her tightly.
"C-Clear Wing!", Flynn called out as he struggled.
Flynn desperately tried to keep on thinking as the Crimson Dragon tried to submerge his thoughts and take over him. Fear and worry creeped up in his chest as he tried to do something. He felt himself starting to speak not of his own accord.
"Majestic dragon, awaken from your long slumber your power is needed once again to protect the innocent! Spread your brilliant silver wings and strike down your enemies like a vibrant shooting star! Synchro summon! Level 8! Stardust Dragon!", Flynn chanted.
Flynn fell to the ground after that alarming both the spirits.
"Flynn!/Kalki!", the spirits called out.
Clear Wing struggled within the older dragon's grip. He wasn't using any sort of special powers so her wings wouldn't react.
"Shit! He's really using his head now! He restrained me before trying to take over Flynn!", Clear Wing thought.
"The Crimson Dragon truly is a hypocrite. He prevented you from becoming Doomking's vessel now he's trying to use you as one.", Immortal Dragob said as he sweated.
The crimson aura around Flynn became stronger as his Signer mark glowed brightly. Stardust Dragon roared in concern, seeing what was happening to Flynn before his eyes were enveloped in crimson not unlike Power Tool and Black Rose earlier.
"Not you too!", Clear Wing gasped.
The spirit of the Crimson Dragon appeared in the sky as a sixth roar joined in. That was 6 out of the 7 making his power nearly complete.
"No…I can't let this happen…not after evading Doomking for-…", Flynn thought, before his mind went white.
Flynn pushed himself off the ground as his eyes were shadowed. The massive figure of the Crimson Dragon loomed over him frightening anyone who saw the dragon. The massive form slipped into Flynn causing him to transform into his crimson form from the Tayama and Beelze duels.
"Flynn…please tell me you're not out of your mind again.", Clear Wing said as she struggled.
Flynn's demeanor changed, becoming emotionless and almost mechanical. It was just like his duel with Issachar in Mikado.
"Silence, girl. You will be judged for your rebellious actions soon.", Flynn? said as the Crimson Dragon's voice seemed to overlap with his own.
"Don't you see what you're doing?! You're acting just like Doomking and the Earthbound Immortals! You're better than this!", Clear Wing replied recognizing she was talking to the Crimson Dragon.
In Kinshicho…
Nanashi flinched as he suddenly had a very bad feeling. He noticed Odin suddenly seemed wary. The spirit could sense the Crimson Dragon making a move.
With Isabeau…
Isabeau LP 2200
Punishment Dragon LP 2700
Isabeau flinched as her eyes flickered crimson for a moment.
"I see…he only lent you his aid so he could reach his full power. Now, that all seven are out his power is at its maximum.", Punishment Dragon said.
"What does that…m-mean for Flynn…?", Isabeau questioned as she struggled.
She remembered Hikaru's warning about the dragon's true intentions for Flynn.
"He will be purified. No longer the unholy vessel of Doomking instead a holy vessel of a seraph of the Lord.", Punishment Dragon replied as Isabeau's eyes widened.
"I knew I shouldn't have activated that card…How could I be so stupid?", Isabeau gasped.
"That is because you are a Signer. Despite your rebellion you ARE the Crimson Dragon's servant. Whether you are conscious of it or not you shall enact his will.", Punishment Dragon replied as Isabeau glared.
"I shall just end this game thus then.", Isabeau replied.
"Don't be foolish. A mere daughter of man such as yourself is not capable of such a feat. I shall end my turn.", Punishment Dragon replied.
"Just you watch! My trap sends Black Rose Dragon back to my extra deck during the end phase! I draw!", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 2
"I shall summon Boggart Knight and use his effect to summon Fulhelmknight.", Isabeau said.
Isabeau
Hand: 0
"I shall tune Fulhelmknight and Boggart Knight! A warrior clad in the red banner rises to help his comrades! He crushes evil with his overwhelming strength! Synchro summon! Level 7! X-Saber Souza in defense mode!", Isabeau chanted.
Colossal Fighter ATK 3400 (2x100) = 3600
"I shall attack Wulf with Colossal Fighter! Colossal Magnum Fist!", Isabeau declared.
Punishment Dragon LP 2700 - 1500 = 1200
"You only Synchro summoned to power up your monster further.", Punishment Dragon commented.
"Just try to attack Souza. I dare you. All you will accomplish is strengthening Colossal Fighter.", Isabeau replied.
"As if I would fall to such a lowly strategy.", Punishment Dragon replied as he narrowed his eyes.
With Flynn…
Field:
(Celestial Wolf Lord, Blue Sirius) (Stardust Dragon) - -
- (Call of the Mummy) (facedown card) -
Field:
- (Immortal Dragon) - -
- - (Call of the Mummy)- -
Flynn
Hand: 1
Immortal Dragon
Hand: 3
He felt his consciousness start to stir as Black Rose Dragon left the field. The Samurai was infuriated that this was happening again; he refused to be someone's pawn. Especially a pawn of…
A burst of darkness spurred in Flynn as infuriation grew. His gold eyes flashed red for a moment accompanied with wisps of a black aura. The Crimson Dragon looked at Flynn's hand as he made his eyes widen.
"What…?", the Crimson Dragon questioned in shock.
"Why you…!", Doomking grumbled from the Shadow Realm seeing what was going on through his Death General.
To Doomking it was completely absurd. As far as HE was concerned Flynn belonged to him. And here goes yet another entity trying to take HIS Kalki from him. He will not accept that. Especially not from one serving the Lord.
Flynn's eyes flickered again for longer this time purple as he roared trying to break the Crimson Dragon's control.
"Kalki is not yours to unite with…!", Doomking said, genuinely angry at this.
There was a low tremor that echoed into the normal world from the Shadow Realm in response to Doomking's anger.
To be continued…
Krishna is being hella possessive, but that's what happens when you touch his Kalki.