Now that I have settled down, I supposed it is time I begin exploring the ins and outs of this reality. My first point of action is navigating the area and marking territories. After getting the gist of the area, I then spend some time with my newly acquired I-Pad.
I supposed it shouldn't be called an I-Pad, but a D-Pad, yes let's call it a D-Pad from now on. Ahem. I start inspecting the D-Pad after picking a seat by a river bank.
The D-Pad had to be one of the best gizmos I've ever laid my hands on. This thing sort of reminded me of the Omni-tool from Mass Effect. I did not play the game but I know of the device rather well. Like the Omni-tool, if it is attached to my left arm, it comes with a vast variety of apps and functions and one of them being a mobile phone. Anime science. While all of them are great, two of the apps stood out the most.
Like in any other Yu-Gi-Oh series, this D-Pad just so happens to be this series' version of Duel Disk. Upon activation, a holographic white panel formed in front of the Pad, like a monster slot. The white hologram is ethereal, but when my hands touched the black surface, it was surprisingly solid. Next, the pad extended to make it look more like a Duel Disk. A deck slot and an extra deck slot, which is currently empty. With that information out of the way, I deactivated the function and proceed to the other notable function.
The next function is a deck building app. Wait… Deck building? I checked the app, and to my surprise, I recognized every single cards that are on screen. All of them, yes, all of my cards from MY reality are present, ranging from my first card, Mirror Wall, to the Synchro Strike Structured Deck cards that I've recently bought. So it is both an Omni-tool and Pip-Boy combined? Dayum! The Pip-Boy is from the Fallout game, which serves as an inventory system. Basically it can store whatever objects, regardless of size and amount into some magical pocket dimension and can pull that object out any time you want.
On top of that, I even found my limited collection of Number archetype monsters in the list. The Numbers monsters were the draw that hooked me into the Zexal series for the time due to the 'OP Effect' (Overpowered Effect) that were portrayed in the anime. Basically, in the anime, Number monsters can only be destroyed in battle by another Number monster. However, I am very disappointed when the officially released Number monsters did not have the effect. I checked the card descriptions. Needless to say, what happens next is a mixture of two emotions, shock and lamentation. Shock because the OP ability IS ON THE CARD! Oh I can see heads rolling already with these cards… but at the same time lamentation because I had not pursue the other cards.
So with all these new discoveries completed, I decided to spend hours constructing my new decks with the heavenly-oh-so-handy-device-that-is-the-greatest-invention-of-all-times. Ahem, excuse me.
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I don't know how many hours have passed since I began arranging my deck. I am at my thirty fifth deck right now. Normally this would have been a waste of my time because during times like these, I would be preparing my next lesson plans to carry out for my next class. But as things stand right now, I have all the time of my life. Like a grand vacation, I can finally catch up with my hobby now. Time and energy well 'spent'.
As I rearrange my deck, I heard someone hailing for me. I turn and I'm not surprised to find the green and red haired protagonist of the series calling me out.
"Sakaki-kun," I replied and as I approached him, I noticed a pink head next to him. The pink head is a girl whom I estimate to be around Yuya's age. She has blue eyes and dark pink mid back length hair tied in pigtails, clipped by blue spherical hair clips. Two lighter pink bangs fall to the side of her face. So this must be the female lead of the series. We already a high school teenager (Mazaki Anzu), a snow queen (Tenjouin Asuka), a psychic (Izayoi Aki), and a green loli that's only there for moral support (Kotori 'What's her name again') and now a pink loli. Hopefully, this one is more likeable and more standout than the previous one.
"Yuya, is this the person you're talking about?" said the pink head. At the mention of this, my eyes dangerously narrowed with mischief.
"Oh, talking about me behind my back now Sakaki-kun?" I began, "On top of that, to your girlfriend I see."
"G-Girlfriend?" they both gasped.
"Huh, you're not?"
"Of course not!" they denied together, but with different expressions. Yuya's face was still natural while the girl's face had slight tints of red.
"Hm… the fact that you two deny at the same time and the fact that denial is the first step of a growing relation speaks otherwise," I stated, obviously teasing them and trying to get the dual coloured hair boy in trouble. My statement again brought out different reactions from the two, Yuya remains unchanged but the pinkette's face is close to matching into her hair colour.
"There's no way I would be with a crude strong girl like her!" Hook, line, sinker.
The girl snapped. Like any anime logics, she pulled out a rather large paper fan out of nowhere and slapped Yuya's cheek HARD. I must admit, I actually winced at the echoing SLAP, but that was quickly forgotten as I marvel my handiwork in amusement. She then walked into a building, flustered and angry while mumbling curses at the downed protagonist… without any trace of the paper fan. Anime logics.
I lifted the protagonist up by the collar and asked, "You still alive there, Sakaki-kun?"
Moments later, he recovered.
"Sorry you had to see that, she's Hiiragi Yuzu, a childhood friend of mine."
"I see," I looked at the building she entered. "This place is…"
Honestly, the building looks very weird. It has the words "You Show Duel School" On a portion of the building that resembles a tennis court along with what look like an aquarium walkway tube, a yellow curve pillar that reminds me of a roller coaster rail, and a few more questionable structure design that I'm having difficulty trying to describe.
"You Show Duel School…" I repeated. Judging from the name of the place, this must be a school meant for duelling. Or a tuition centre for duelling. Sometimes, I just wish that there is a school on duelling in reality, I would enrol at once and would definitely score a CGPA 4 scholarship.
"This is the duel school we attend, Yuzu's father own the place."
I ran my left hand to my chin and gave the building another look over and decided to compliment it, "Looks more like a fun house than a school, must be great to learn while playing."
"I know right. You have a deck do you?" that came out of nowhere. Oh wait, he must have seen the D-Pad that is still attached to my left wrist.
"Yes, I do," Several decks in fact, well not that he needs to know, "How about a duel?" I suggested, feeling a bit nostalgic and excited. "I'll show you the greatest Entertainment Duel!"
"You're on!" he sure is enthusiastic. I followed him into the building. The interior is larger than the exterior. I met the pinkette again along with a… fiery elderly man. Everything about that man speaks of fire. His hair is brown and orange, wears an orange jumpsuit with red trim and a blue t with a fire design. One look is enough to convince people that he is some kind of hot-blooded coach if the whistle and sports themed attire is anything to go by. This man is Hiiragi Shuzo, Yuzu's father.
Before we can get acquainted, Yuya requested for an… Action Field? before he yanked me into a tennis court like area. Well it is an open area if the fence like area is half closed because the ceiling is literally a fence, meaning that when it rains water WILL enter the building, also the floor is covered in concrete, meaning water WILL stagnate here. HOW IS THIS AREA NOT FLOODED? Does it even rain here? I don't care anymore.
"Are you ready?" Yuya's voice again snapped me out of my inner rants. Right, concentrate. This is the first time I would duel while standing, and see card monsters come to life, IN PERSON! "I hope I can entertain you!"
"You do that then," I replied with a smile.
Yuya then waved to a viewing deck behind him. "ACTION FIELD ON!" Was what I heard and then, the next thing I know, the area lit up after a beeping sound. It slowly crept up the walls and then the ceiling. "FIELD SPELL! JUNKYARD! ACTIVATE!" The light faded and it reveals a junkyard field. The area is littered to the brim with junks. I can even see a mountain full of junk in a distance.
"Action field… Interesting." I complimented as I examine the area. To my surprise, the junks are indeed real. Oh and let's not forget that there is an invisible wall around the area. So, in away, this reminded me of Riding Duel, where the Fveld Spell: Speed World is constantly activated. There must be some mechanics for this duel. If that's the case, then I suppose I will have to hit the studies after this.
"Hey, sensei, could you at least pick a better field than a trash bin?" Yuya complained.
The microphone echoed, "Uh well if you-"
"No need, I'm fine with the setting." I interrupted them, "Yes, this setting is fine for me, in fact, I even have a deck that suits the theme of this duel." Yuya sighed before facing me. "Now then-"
"Hold on!" Yuya halted me. "Before you start an Action Duel, you have to recite a chant."
A chant you say… ah whatever, Anime Rules, I have already stopped caring, "Would you mind recite the chant on my behalf as well?"
"Not at all. Here goes!" He started posing…
Duelists locked in battle!
Kicking the earth and dancing in the air alongside their monsters!
They storm through this field!
Behold!
This is the newest and greatest evolution of Dueling!
ACTION…
"Now say it with me Yuuki-san!" he motioned for me and I complied.
"DUEL!"
Yuuki 4000, 5 cards
Yuya 4000, 5 cards
"Why don't you go first, Yuuki-san!" Yuya offered, it is one offer that I could not refuse.
"Fine by me." I pulled out five cards and stop at that as I remember one of the new rules to the current Yu-Gi-Oh card game. Now, the person who goes first does not conduct their draw phase. I reveal the cards that I draw and immediately, my eyes narrowed with distraught.
The first four cards that I drew were, Limiter Remover, Playful Possum, Dark Hole, and Meklord Grannel.
My first hand is basically a one-turn-kill hand. What should I do, should I show off my true power this soon?
"What's wrong? Bad hand?" my opponent asked in concern.
Bad hand? No, far from it. I'm duelling for fun right now, and not to win. Besides, Yuya did offer an entertainment, so I say, let him. I did the one thing that blew my instant victory, by using my fifth card.
"I activate Card Destruction. We both discard our hand and draw the same amount we discarded." Yuya looked reluctant but discarded nonetheless. He discarded his hand and drew 5 new cards while I drew 4. As I reveal my new hand, I find the new cards more in favour for my opponent. I revel my new hand in relief and conduct my turn. "I set a monster and set a card. Turn End."
"Alright, here I go. My turn. Draw." As he draws, I notice a rainbow effect following the path he pulled his card. "I summon Performapal Whip Snake (Level 4/Earth/Reptile/Effect/1700/900) and attack your face down!" As soon as a purple snake with a bow tie and top hat appear, it immediately glided to my face down monster.
The face down monster flipped, revealing a soldier in black holding a gun (Level 2/Dark/Warrior/Effect/800/800). The soldier was destroyed.
"I set two cards and end my turn. It's your turn now!" he declared as two face down cards are placed on the field.
"Delightfully, my turn, Draw." I pulled my next card and revealed it. Junk Synchron, ah one of my favourites. But before that I pick another, "I activate the spell The Warrior Returning Alive. This card allows me to bring back one Warrior Type monster in my graveyard and add it to my hand." A card ejected from the graveyard slot, "I add Doppelwarrior to my hand and now, a little something that match the theme of the field. I summon the tuner monster called Junk Synchron (Level 3/Dark/Warrior/Tuner/1300/500)" An orange mechanical like warrior appeared.
"Tuner Monster? You are a Synchro user?" my opponent gasped. It's almost as if Synchro Summoning is a rare occasion.
"Sort of," I replied briefly and vaguely with a slight chuckle, "Now then, before we continue, let's look at the playing field a little shall we. In order to perform a synchro summon, we need two ingredients to the mix and that is a tuner and a non-tuner monster." I could hear my opponent's gulp in anticipation on what I was about to say next. "But the problem here you see, I only have one tuner monster, so normally, I cannot perform a synchro summon."
I gave a dramatic pause before continuing.
"However, when Junk Synchron is normal summoned, I can special summon one level 2 or lower monster from my graveyard."
"Uh oh. But wait, you just added the only card that is not a tuner to your hands."
"True, true, but have you forgotten about my previous hand?" I reminded him with a devious grin.
"Previous hand… wait Card Destruction!" Yuya remembered his first hand it seems, "Then, during that previous hand-"
"Correct, I happen to have one Level 2 monster at that time. So by Junk Synchron's effect, when he is summoned to the field successfully, I can special summon one level 2 or lower monster from my graveyard in defense mode. The effects of the monster special summoned by this effect are negated. Return, Playful Possum (Level 2/Earth/Beast/800/600)." A possum with brown fur appeared to the field. "I'm not finished yet, from my hands I activate the effect of Doppelwarrior! See when a monster is successfully summoned to the field via the graveyard, I can special summon this card from my hands. Report to the field, Doppelwarrior (Level 2/Dark/Warrior/800/800)." The very familiar black suited warrior with a gun dashed into the field through a blue portal.
"And with this, I tune Level 2 Doppelwarrior with Level 3 Junk Synchron! (Level 3 + Level 2 = Level 5)" From here on out, I felt compelled to mimic Yusei's chants, in memory of my favourite Yugioh protagonist. "Gathering stars will call upon a new force! Become the path its light shines upon! Show yourself, Junk Warrior (Level 5/Dark/Warrior/2300/1300)!" A purple armored mechanical warrior with white scarf, red eyes, and a huge right knuckle appeared.
"A-Amazing." Yuya was flabbergasted at the sight of the warrior.
"Wait till you see what's next, Junk Warrior's effect activates, when this card is synchro summoned, this monster gains attack points equals to the total attack points of all Level 2 or lower monsters I currently control." I continued before the effect resolves, "Also, I have one more effect in play."
"There's more?"
"When Doppelwarrior is sent to the graveyard as a synchro material, I can special summon 2 "Doppel Token (Level 1/Dark/Warrior/400/400) in attack position." With that said, two smaller soldiers appear on my field. "Oh and guess what, they are both level 1, that means…"
"Junk Warrior's attack points are increased further!" Yuya gasped as my warrior grew stronger (2300+800+400+400 = 3900). At the sight of my warrior's stats, my opponent decided to… run? Really? Run? Now that's insultng. "Junk Warrior, attack Whip Snake! Scrap Fist!"
My warrior boosted his jet pack and flew after the viper that is folloeing his master's escape. However, when the attack is about to make contact, I noticed that my opponent is reaching out for a card in one of the pile of junks. What does this means? The attack connects and an explosion followed by a smoke screen came into play. I waited for the smoke to pass and as soon as it did, I am met with a rather unexpected result.
Yuuki – 4000 1 card
Yuya – 2900 (4000 – 1100) 3 cards
Was there some kind of glitch? Because as far as I know, Whip Snake's attack points are 1700, so if 3900 points of damge is dealt minus 1700, this means my opponent should be taking 2200 points of damage, not half of that amount. On top of that, he still have two face downs on his field, so what gives. Hang on, earlier, before Whip Snake was destroyed, he did reach out for a card… was that card the cause of this?
"Action Magic: Junk Armor! Once per turn, I halve the battle damage I take." That explains it. It seems like action magic is similar to a quick spell card, but unlike a quick spell, they can activate them any time without being set. This… is a troublesome mechanic. Not only duels become more unpredictable, they also become more troublesome. It's pure luck if I want to get the card effect I want. It seems like, action duel is… getting very troublesome… yet it is also interesting.
"Action Magic huh," I muttered, "how fascinating. But I still have two more attacks. Doppel Tokens… sick em." And sick my opponents they did, for a total of 800 points.
Yuuki – 4000 1 card
Yuya – 2100 (2900-400-400) 3 cards.
"I rest my turn now." I declared before paasing the turn to my opponent.
"Alright, my turn!" He drew his card and seemed very delighted when he reveals it. Then out of nowhere, he boomed with his hands raised, "Ladies and Gentlemen!" and continued enthusiastically, "My dear fans, sorry to keep you waiting! I now present to you what only Sakaki Yuya can do, Sakiki Yuya's Entertainment Dueling!"
How intriguing. I crossed my arms and observe his next move.
"I, using the Scale One Stargazer Magician, and the Scale Eight Timegazer Magician, set the Pendulum Scale (1~8)!" He raised the two cards before setting them at the edge of his monster zone. The word 'PENDULUM' appeared on his monster zone in rainbow flavour.
The scene dimmed as ethereal blue lights cover the area behind Yuya. A magician in white garbs and another in black garbs each appear in a pillar of light, followed by the number 1 underneath the white one and the number 8 under the black one.
Oh yes, the new summoning method, Pendulum summon, I get the gist of the summoning method as well as its mechanics.
"Scale 1 to 8…" I repeated, "So this means you can simultaneously special summon monsters from level 2 to 7 from your hands."
"That's right and not only from my hands but also from my extra deck." From hands and extra deck you say… I narrowed my eyes and start thinking the possibilities on how can it be possible. My opponent continued, "Sway, Pendulum of the Soul! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Come forth, my monsters!" A portal opens and two lights descended to the field, "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (Level 7/Dark/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/2500/2000)! Performapal Fire Mufflerlion (Level 3/Fire/Beast/Pendulum/Effect/800/800)!" Two monsters appear to the field, the first being a red heterochromic land dragon and the other is a lion with fire as its mane.
I'm just so tempted to make the Yugioh Abridge reference now, but I supress the urge and allow my opponent to continue.
Yuya jumped onto… the dragon's back while holding its horns for support. "Battle! Odd-Eyes Dragon, attack Doppel Token!" The dragon charges forward and fires a black and red beam, destroying the mini soldier.
Yuuki – 1900 (4000 – 2100) 1 card
Yuya – 2100 0 card
"Next, Performapal Fire Mufflerlion's effect activates, once per turn, if a pendulum monster I control destroys an opponent's monster by battle, that monster gains 200 attack points and can make a second attack! I add Odd-Eye's attack points (2700) and attack your second Doppel Token!"
The dragon targeted my second mini soldier for an attack. However, "Trap Card activate, "Defense Draw, during damage calculation, the damage I receive becomes 0." The soldier instantly shield itself from the incoming attack but regardless, it is still destroyed, "I also draw 1 card."
"I'm not finished," Yuya declared, surprising me, "I activate my trap card, One Two Jump! During the battle phase, if one of my monster destroyed 2 or more monsters by battle this battle phase, I can target that monster. With this, I target Odd-Eyes. After that, target 1 of my opponent's monster, that monster's attack points are halved. I target your Junk Warrior (3900/2 = 1950)!"
Well I'm in trouble now am I?
"After that, Odd-Eyes can attack that monster! Go, Odd-Eyes Dragon. Spiraling Strike Burst!" The dragon fired his third shot, Junk Warrior move in front of me to defend me from the attack. I stood my ground and immediately regretted doing that. While Junk Warrior was able to block the impact of the attack, the remainder of the attack reached me dead on my chest. I felt the shockwave from the attack. It felt very real, albeit light.
Yuuki – 1150 (1900 – 750) 2 cards
Yuya – 2100 0 card
"That's not all, when Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon destroys a Level 5 monster by battle, you take twice the damage."
Yuuki – 400 (1150 – 750) 2 cards
Yuya – 2100 0 card
"Mufflerlion's attack points and Playful Possum's defence points are the same, so it will not change anything. And with this, Turn End. My monster's attack points return to normal." My opponent declared as he performed a bow, similar to how a performer does as the curtain closes.
I scoff away the damage I received and continue my turn, "Draw." I reveal it Junk Collector and then look at the two cards in my hand Junk Servant and Junk Servant. Ah, a rare face, but perfect. Then, I look into my Extra deck to reveal 2 viable option in this condition. Number 39 Utopia and Heroic Champion-Excalibur. If I use Excalibur, I can attack Mufferlion and earn myself a possible victory, assuming if that trap card is anything to go by. I eyed the face down card on Yuya's field. Then again, I don't want to draw attention to myself by having a Number monster. Hm… I'm really trouble now… Oh wait. I can do this. I proceeded my antics.
"I release Playful Possum to Advance Summon Junk Collector (Level 5/Light/Warrior/Effect/1000/2200)." A rather mechanical doll like man in a ragged overcoat appear. "Next, When I control a "Junk" monster, I can special summon this card from my hand, come forth, Junk Servant (Level 4/Earth/Warrior/Effect/1500/1000)!" A reddish armoured warrior appeared. "I have another one for the record." I use the last card in my hand, which is my second Junk Servant.
"Amazing, but they still don't have enough power against my Odd-Eyes!" Yuya reminded me.
"I know, but haven't you notice what I have on the field?"
"What you have on the field?" He surveyed my field for a moment before noticing two same monsters with the same level. "No way! Can it be-"
"Yes, it be!" Now if I remember correctly, the summoning chant for an Xyz summon should be a little something like this, "I overlay my two Level 4 Junk Servant! With these 2 monsters I build the Overlay Network for an Xyz Summon! Prepare yourself, the Emperor of Hopes, Utopia (Rank 4/Light/Warrior/2500/2000)!" The two monsters turned into beams of light and enter a starry portal. The portal then emits a blinding light and a construct of white and gold appear. The construct transformed into a platinum and gold armoured warrior holding a blade in one hand.
Utopia's full name is Number 39, Utopia.Yes, I miss out his full name, and I did it on purpose. Not that my opponent needs to know everything anyways, besides, I don't want to catch too much attention right now. The Number archetype is the main plot in the Zexal series. According to the series, any normal Joe who possess a Number monster will become evil, or something like that. The last thing I need is people pursuing the Numbers. I pushed the thought out of my mind and continued.
"U-Unbelievable! You can Synchro Summon and Xyz Summon as well," Yuya was again flabbergasted at the turn of events. "It's just like Akaba Reiji."
Akaba Reiji? Is this another main character of the series? Yuya's counterpart. I decided to file this information for later.
"With Utopia on the field, now, Utopia attack Mufferlion!" The warrior dashed forward to attack the lion. As this was in process, I happen to caught a glimpse of something shiny in a pile of junks to my right. I turn, remembering that this is an Action Duel. Right when the attack connects, I pick the card up and reveal it. Energy Mate. Increase Life Points by 500. Ah useful, let's keep this for now.
As I turn, I am greeted with my opponent on the ground twitching. I look at the area around him and noticed an Action card next to him. I look at my D-Pad Screen to inspect the card and I nearly double over laughing, it was a Trap Action Card called Action Trap: Junk Card, which does absolutely nothing. I laughed loudly and insultingly.
Yuuki – 400 1 card
Yuya – 400 (2100-1700) 0 card
The boy got up and whined about the unexpected card while I laughed at his misfortune. He really did entertain me as promised.
But more importantly, I would have won this duel on the third turn anyways. On the first turn, I can summon Playful Possum, activate Dark Hole to destroy my monster. Then when a monster is destroyed by a card effect, I can special summon Meklord Grannel from my hand. While Grannel is present, its attack points is equals to half of my life points, which means Grannel's attack point will be 2000 at that point. On top of that, on my next draw, I would get Junk Synchron… on top of that Meklord Grannel is a Level 1 monster, moreover, with Limiter Remover, Junk Warrior's attack points will be… 6300.
I recovered from my laughter and my chain of thoughts and return to the game.
"In any case, I activate my trap card! Performapal Revival! When a monster I control leaves the field, I can special summon 1 Performapal monster from my hand or graveyard! I special summon Performapal Pendulum Wizard (Level 4/Earth/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/1500/800)!" A magician holding a round object appeared. "Next, when Performapal Pendulum Wizard is special summoned, I can target up to 2 cards I control, destroy them and add the destroyed amount Performapal monsters with different names from my deck to my hands. I destroy Performapal Pendulum Wizard and Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!"
Well that is reckless but makes no difference to me anyways. Because since this is the anime realm, Number 39 Utopia retains its Number effect, which prevents it from being destroyed in battle other than Number monsters. Basically, I can lie and say Utopia cannot be destroyed in battle and none the wiser.
"I add Performapal Trump Witch and Performapal Elephammer." Yuya showed me the cards and add them to his hand.
"Acceptable, with that I conclude my turn."
"Here goes! My turn, Draw!" he pulled his next card, and possibly the last card of the duel. Double rainbows formed from the trail he pulled his card. "Ladies and Gentlemen!" Ah another performance, "Do you know what time is it?"
Out of the corner, I heard someone said, "What time is it?" I turn and could see four kids, three boys and one girl, repeated the question.
"It's time for a curtain call!" Yuya answered as he gestured. "First, let's give way for Performapal Springoose from my graveyard." Oh yes, his first hand. "When he's in the graveyard, I can banish this card from my graveyard and then target 2 cards I control, those cards are returned to my hand." He then raised his hands to the magicians in the pillars of light. "I select Stargazer Magician and Timegazer Magician." The lights disappeared, "With my Pendulum Zone clear, I, using the Scale 4 Performapal Trump Witch, and the Scale Eight Timegazer Magician, set the Pendulum Scale (4~8)!" Similar to before, he raised the two cards before setting them at the edge of his monster zone. The word 'PENDULUM' appeared on his monster zone in rainbow flavour.
Like before, the scene dimmed and ethereal blue lights fill the field. A tiny witch with brush like pigtails appear on the left pillar, followed by the number 4. A similar condition occur for the magician in black robes and the number 8 forms under him.
"Sway, Pendulum of the Soul! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Come forth, my monsters!" A portal opens and three lights descended to the field, "Performapal Elephammer (Level 6/Earth/Beast/Effect/2600/1800), Stargazer Magician (Level 5/Dark/Spellcaster/Pendulum/Effect/1200/2400), and also Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (Level 7/Dark/Dragon/Pendulum/Effect/2500/2000)!" Three monsters appeared, two of which I'm familiar while the other one is a blue elephant with a hammer as its trunk. But it begs the question.
"Wait… didn't you say you can Pendulum Summon from your hand and Extra Deck monsters in between the scale? How is it possible for you to bring out Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon that was destroyed?" I asked legibly.
"That is because, when Pendulum Monsters that are already on the field are sent to the graveyard, they are sent to the Extra Deck instead." Yuya explained to me. This make sense now, and placed my earlier question to rest. Pendulum monsters goes to the extra deck instead of going to the graveyard, as long if they are already on the field first. I motioned for the go ahead. "With that explained, let's continue with the show! First, I activate Performapal Trump Witch's Pendulum Effect! Once per turn, I can Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck using monsters on my field as Fusion Materials!"
"Fusion Summoning with a monster effect?" I gasped. This is very new to me.
"I fuse Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon with Performapal Elephammer, Fusion Summon!" the dragon and elephant combined. "Appear, Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (Level 8/Earth/Dragon/Fusion/Effect/3000/2000)!" A dragon bonelike appendage roared loudly, which reminded me so much of the Crimson Dragon's roar.
"Next, I activate Stargazer Magician's effect! Once per turn, when exactly 1 Pendulum Monster I control leaves the field, I can special summon that monster! Return! Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" the magician spins his staff and the familiar heterochromic dragon returns.
I activate the spell Big Return! I target 1 card I control and its 'once pert turn' effects can be activated once more this turn! I select Performapal Trump Witch and activates her effect to perform another fusion summon."
Another one? I narrowed my eyes and look around the junkyard for an Action Card… while slowly taking my time, after all, I don't really feel like winning.
"I select Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and Stargazer Magician to Fusion Summon Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (Level 8/Dark/Dragon/Fusion/Effect/3000/2000)." The new dragon now has large gold rings around its back and had blue armoured appendage on some parts of its body. "And with this, it's time to for the grand finale! Battle! Beast-Eyes, attack Utopia!" Yuya declared as he pointed at my gold warrior.
I gave up the search and sighed, I may not want to win, but that does not mean that I won't put up a fight, "I activate Junk Collector's effect, during any player's turn, I can remove this card from play and activate 1 trap card effect from my graveyard!"
"WHAT?" he gasped.
"I remove Junk Collector from play to activate Defence Draw. I do not take battle damage for this battle and draw 1 card!" The attack connected and with it I drew my card. As a smokescreen covered my area, I took a brief time to reveal the new card I drew.
…
Honest.
So… it seems like regardless of my actions, I am forced to win this game. Normally, this draw would be considered an epic win. However, now I'm conflicted with the new turn of events. I looked at my deck. If this is reality, I would just shrug it off as some stroke of luck. But… this isn't my reality anymore. I realized it earlier today, but this draw is the final nail to the coffin. You want me to win this do you? Very well, I'll do as you please.
With the train of thought over, the smokescreen parted revealing a perfectly untouched Utopia on the field and my last leg Life Points.
Yuuki – 400 2 cards
Yuya – 400 1 card
"What! How is your Utopia not destroyed?" Yuya gasped.
Time to drop the bombshell then, "That's because, Utopia cannot be destroyed by battle." Unless it involves another Number monster, but he doesn't need to know that. "And I don't need an overlay unit to activate this effect."
"But, you still take battle damage regardless anyway, am I right?" he brushed his nose as he snidely replied.
I chuckled and nodded.
"In that case, Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon attack! Rune-Eyes' effect allows him to attack multiple time depending on the level of the spellcaster monster used as a fusion material for its fusion summoning. Stargazer Magician's Level is 5, this means Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon can attack up to-"
"3 TIMES!" I can hear the sound of kids cheering at a corner.
So he can attack 3 times I see. That means Utopia's effect won't stop him. But then again, it's not like I want to show him my full hand on the go. So, instead of a full hand, I guess I can give him a bit of a spoiler.
"Now, Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, attack Utopia!" Yuya hopped onto the dragon's back and it ran towards Utopia while readying its breath attack. The dragon fired.
"Well played, Sakaki-kun, well played indeed." I gave him an applause, "However, I have one more trick up my sleeves. From my hand, I activate the effect of Honest!" The breath attack connected to Utopia. However, as it does, the attack dissipated as a man with bright feathered wings took to the field.
"W-WHAT?" Yuya gasped. "What is the meaning of this?"
"During either player's Damage Step, I can activate the effect of Honest," I reveal the card from my hand to my opponent, "You see Sakaki-kun, when a Light monster I control battles, I can send this card from my hand to the graveyard, that monster gains attack points equal to the attack points of the opponent's monster it is battling until the end of the turn!"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?" Yuya roared in complete shock, "T-THEN… UTOPIA'S ATTACK POINST IS…"
"Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon's attack points is 3000, this means Utopia gains 3000 attack points (5500)," I stated confidently with a victorious grin, "Now, retaliate Utopia, Utopia Blade Slash!" I declared as Utopia readied himself. He took the air after a boost from Honest and lunged at my opponent. This duel is over.
"ACTION MAGIC! ACTIVATE!"
What? I return my attention to the field. How can I forget the most essential portion of this duel! Did Yuya picked the card up while he was riding Rune-Eyes?
"Junk Collapse!" Out of a sudden a large scrap metal fall in front of Utopia, stopping him, "I can negate an attack and then end the Battle Phase! After that, I can deal to my opponent 200 points of damage for each normal spell or trap card with 'Junk' in its name. I have Action Magic: Junk Armor and Action Trap: Junk Card in my graveyard, this means I can deal 400 points of damage to you!"
Ah, my mind froze at this point, he stopped my attack and in addition to that, managed to decrease my life points as well. My mind was too frozen to register what happens next, there were loud rumbling sounds around me and before I knew it, I could feel myself hauled away from my position. The next thing I realize, I find myself in the arms of Utopia and was being carried to safety. I stared blankly at my monster as I was being saved. I was too dazed to notice anything else other than my saviour and the turn of events.
Yuuki – 0 1 card
Yuya – WIN 0 card
When the victory screen is shown and when my monster place me out of harm's way, only then I notice my predicament, I still have an Action Magic that I haven't played yet. Action Magic: Energy Mate recover 500 Life Points, so I should have one more chance against Sakaki-kun.
…
Oh well, I guess it's no use crying over spilt milk now. This duel is my lost, one which I accidentally lost. Moreover, my thoughts were proven right as I reveal my next draw: Double-Up Chance. I can use Utopia's monster effect to negate his own attack and then activate this card, enabling him to attack a second time but with twice its attack points. I give you this win, Sakaki Yuya.
I could hear kids cheering for our protagonist. True enough, 4 kids entered the duel area. One boy have green hair, the other boys both have blue hair except one is darker than the other, and lastly is a girl have red hair.
"Everyone, when did you get here?" Yuya asked.
"We got here around the time before this ossan is about to perform a Synchro Summon!" replied the red head girl.
"It was amazing!" said the dark blue haired boy.
"I was shibireru~ throughout the duel!" the green haired boy added, which somehow felt like a running gag. And what does Shibireru means.
"It was an amazing duel! Synchro and Xyz! It's SO COOL!" The other blue head cheered enthusiastically. This boy is… faking it. In my time as a teacher, I've become a very good judge of character, and this boy is definitely hiding something. I take in his appearance more in detail.
The boy is short and had light teal hair tied up and spiked out like a pineapple. He wears a blue jacket with some yellow and orange trim over a black t-shirt. He also wore a pair of light gray cargo shorts over long socks and brown shoes. He is also holding a lollipop.
"Um, is something wrong?" he asked uncomfortably which broke me out of my chain of thoughts. Well then, time to play the fool.
I walk up to him, threw my arms around him and rubbed my face on his. "Nya… kawaii~ (Cute)!" I swooned as I raised the tone of my voice
"Eh?" Yuya and the boy blurted unintelligently.
Um… not that I mind but… can you get off of me?" the boy tried to pry me off.
"Mya… five… more minutes," As much as I don't want to do this, I have to make this more believable. That is until I receive a slap to the head, thanks to a certain paper fan, which resulted a rather out of place "OUCH" in full English. And by that I literally blurted OUCH in full English.
That actually HURT! I doubled over while painfully grasping the lump that grew out of my head. No, I mean it, it really hurts! Paper is not supposed to be this strong! Oh wait, this is anime physics we're talking about.
"Seriously, no matter how cute Sora may be, that doesn't mean you can jump on him!" I've been scolded by someone who is possibly 10 years younger than I am. That's it… my pride and reputation as a full grown is done for. With all that said and done,
I recovered and was soon introduced to every in the building. But more importantly, I paid more attention to the light blue haired boy. His name is Shiunin Sora, an 'overseas' student that joined the school out of interest for Yuya's unique summoning method. I immediately took notice of the word called overseas… it could mean many things.
I decided to file that information for later references.
I then recap the people of You Show Dueling School, the owner of the place goes by Hiragi Shuzo, father of the pinkette who turned paper into a leathal weapon, Hiragi Yuzu. The terrific trio goes by Ayukawa Ayu for the red, Haranda Futoshi for green, and Yamashiro Tatsuya for bule.
"Say," Sora got my attention again, "Can you perform Fusion Summon as well?" he asked.
Oh you have no idea, in fact I can use my opponent's monster to fusion summon, Super Polymerization.
"Yes," I confirmed his question. He seemed sceptic at the notion.
"Amazing!" he swooned like any enthusiastic kids his age, "You are just like Akaba Reiji!"
Akaba Reiji… there's that name again. I decided to inquire about him, "Akaba Reiji?"
The atmosphere turned heavy. "He is very strong," Yuya admitted, "At first we thought he was a Fusion user, but he can also use Synchro and Xyz… and even Pendulum." As he mentioned Pendulum, I noticed him clenching his fist.
"So… Am I to assume that Pendulum Summoning WAS originally unique to you?" I asked.
"Yeah, it was, and now… now…"
"I get it from here on, he defeated you did he?" I assumed.
"He would, had the duel went on."
"It would be expected I supposed," said one Shuzo Hiragi whom I forgot was present, "See, he is the youngest Duelist in history to be certified to Duel in the professional circuit, at the age of 15. Not only that, he's the CEO of Leo Corporation."
Oh, a CEO? He is like Kaiba then. Hopefully he is not as arrogant as that rich guy.
"I see," I replied, "Well in any case," I cut away from the topic, "Sakaki-kun."
"Huh, uh, wait you don't have to call me Sakaki-kun all the time, just call me Yuya, we're friends now," beamed Yuya.
"In that case, Yuya-kun," Oh yes, I'm not dropping the honorifics anytime soon, much to his chagrin, "that duel is very entertaining, I thank you for the duel." That's because I gave you the chance to entertain me.
"Great! I hope we can duel again!" he raised his hand for a handshake, to which I comply with a firm grip.
"AH YOUTH!" the owner of the school boomed comically at the sight of our handshake. Fortunately, his daughter stopped him with her paper fan.
In fact, I won't be surprise if she revolutionize paper as a weapon.
The story of my life, has begun anew.
Omake: Reliving an Abridged Series
"Sway, Pendulum of the Soul! Draw an arc of light across the ether! Pendulum Summon! Come forth, my monsters!" A portal opens and two lights descended to the field, "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon! Performapal Fire Mufflerlion!" Two monsters appear to the field, the first being a red heterochromic land dragon and the other is a lion with fire as its mane.
"Wait a minute, did you summon a bunch of monsters in one turn?"
"Yeah, so?"
"That's against the rules isn't it?"
"Screw the rules, I have Pendulum Summon!"
I threw random junk at Yuya for screwing the lines up… again. Pun intended.
"WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO SAY 'I HAVE GREEN HAIR'!" I yelled at him.
"Why must I say that? How is that even funny in the first place?" Yuya complained, unable to understand the meaning behind the joke.
"Oh quiet you! AGAIN! AND THIS TIME GET IT RIGHT!"
To which, Yuya sighed in distraught.
Action Card:
Action Magic: Junk Armor Halve the battle damage you would take this battle.
Action Trap: Junk Card This card does nothing.
Action Magic: Junk Collapse Negate the battle, also inflict 200 damage to your opponent for every 'Junk' action spell or trap card in your graveyard.
Yeah, I noticed the problem with Arc-V. It's the same reason why I did not write a 5D fanfiction: I need to come up with a balanced fan made card.