Episode 1: The Dragon Duelist
-Apartment, Paradise City-
The Sun has risen over Paradise City as its light shone through the window of an apartment, where in a small room Ryuga is currently sleeping.
Laying on a desk beside him was his deck, and currently one of the cards inside started to glow. At that moment, a shadow covered Ryuga. When he opened his eyes… he saw a winged black Dragon with red eyes looking at him.
Black Dragon: Morning, sleepy head!
Ryuga: GAAAAH!
The audience were surprised at what they just saw. A Duel Monster spoke, and he looked like a Spirit.
Romin: Red-Eyes Black Dragon?!
Gavin: How is that even possible?!
Oragonking: Duel Monsters will always be more than just a game. Your friend Luke actually experienced something similar yet he didn't understand why.
Yuga: Luke, what is he talking about?
Luke of course had no idea until Oragonking refreshed his memories.
Oragonking: When Luke was alone in the club, Illusion Strike Dragon Miragias pulled Luke into the mindscape and challenged him to a Duel, though Luke didn't know it since Miragias took in his appearance.
Luke then remembered that moment.
Luke: That's right! I Dueled with someone that looked like me, and he said that if I lose I'll disappear!
Oragonking: Miragias was only trying to motivate you, Luke. That's why he did that. Now, let's go back to the show.
Ryuga nearly jumped off of bed as he regarded the Black Dragon, who looks like a Spirit since he's see through.
Black Dragon: Hahaha! That look on your face! Every time is just priceless! I can't help it!
Ryuga glared at the black Dragon after he calmed down.
Ryuga: Just what is it that you want this time, Red-eyes? Every time we find a place to stay you always keep moaning and complaining like "it's too small, it's too cold or it's too far simple!" What 's your deal?
The black Dragon known as Red-eyes responded with a smug look in his face.
Red-eyes: Well it's just that as a very rare and special type of Monster, it's natural that I deserve the highest quality master. When I met you and Bahamut, I immediately sensed a great, overwhelming potential within you and expected you to meet my expectations of standing at the top like a King in the finest hotel of all. Air conditioning, hot tub, not caving in some apartment like mere commoners.
Yuhi: That Dragon has a big ego.
Ryuga deadpanned at hearing Red-eyes' arrogant tone, since the black Dragon clearly hated stooping down the level of regular people.
?: You're one to talk!
Hearing that assertive but femenine female voice, the two turned to their left and what appeared before them was the spirit of a winged white Dragon with blue eyes.
Ryuga: Blue-eyes.
Yuamu: No way! That's the Blue-Eyes!
Yudias looked curiously at her.
Yudias: Is she a famous Monster?
Yuamu: She's a Legendary Monster with incredible power! And along with Red-Eyes they're part of the Legendary cards!
Manabu: And because of that you can only have one Legendary card in your deck.
The Dragon now known as Blue-eyes glared at Red-eyes.
Blue-eyes: You're the one who always tells him to pay a visit to every Card Store we find and purchase whatever expensive card we come across!? Or how about the fact that you made him dine or order expensive dishes?! We're lucky that Ryuga had enough money to buy food or rent some place to sleep!
She remembers how many times Red-eyes made Ryuga (in chibi form) enter every Store and Restaurant. Ryuga opened his wallet but sweatdropped as he didn't have enough money since a Fly flew out from the nearly empty wallet.
Yuamu: That Dragon is making him waste his money.
Red-eyes: What are you talking about? I'm just doing what is best for Ryuga. After all he deserves the finest of everything as he does have plenty of potential greatness. I am merely preparing him for the top, as well as making him a Duelist worthy of us!
Ryuga and Blue-eyes simply sweatdropped as Red-eyes proudly held his head high.
Blue-eyes: More like for your own ego…
Yuhi: As I said, he has a big ego.
Before those two started arguing as they normally do, a large shadow appeared before them. It was the same humanoid Dragon in Ryuga's card, only he looked different.
His platinum armor looks different in different parts of his body. His shoulder pads looked a little thicker and spiked upwards. On his armored forearms are blue diamond shaped gems the same on his armored chest. His exposed black skin showed glowing blue veins on his arms, waist, neck, lower jaw, knees, and tail. It is also shown on the membranes on his wings but are lightning patterned. He also now has two horns behind his head, and has spikes behind his head as well.
Yuga: That's the same Dragon from the card! But, he looks completely different now.
The mere sight of this Dragon made them both submit instantly as a Dragon's sign of respect.
Platinum Dragon: Would you two keep it down? I'm trying to concentrate. I almost pinpointed the location of our certain someone in this very City till your bickering made me lose focus!
His voice was very loud and commanding that neither 2 Dragons dared to speak, till Ryuga decided to break the silence.
Ryuga: Bahamut, don't you think it's about time you came clean and told us everything? About why you dragged us all the way out here to this City? It took us many weeks and I am now pretty much broke thanks to Red-eyes.
Red-eyes would have said something but didn't want to do it in front of the mighty Dragon. Bahamut remained silent for a moment before closing his eyes and letting out a sigh as he started to confess.
Bahamut: Alright, I'll talk. I've kept you all in the dark all this time, but now I will fill you in on everything.
Red-eyes and Blue-eyes huddled closer to Ryuga as the Platinum Dragon started to explain.
Bahamut: Firstly, do you all remember what happened last time before we started heading towards this City?
Ryuga: How could I ever forget that?
He began recalling a moment that happened weeks before.
-Flashback-
It was in the midst of his travels when he went to a nearby village for supplies. As he was stocking up at the store, he heard a scream so he quickly rushed outside to find a child being carried off by a large man. A woman, possibly the Mother, was knocked down nearby and without thinking Ryuga chased the bandit to a nearby hideout in the woods. At the time he was overconfident and his deck was still relatively unbalanced in terms of Monsters, Spells and Traps. He also greatly underestimated what that bandit was capable of.
Ryuga: 500 LP
Bandit: 3000 LP
Ryuga has no cards in his hand but his entire field was wiped out clean. While the opponent (a bulky man with piercings, a blue tomahawk that resembles frozen stalagmite and tattered blue clothing and jeans) had on his field White Night Queen, a blue haired and light blue skinned woman with ice covering her like a dress, and Snow Fairy, a Monster that's living to her namesake.
Snow Fairy, Level 4, Fairy, Water
DEF: 700
White Night Queen, Level 7, Fairy, Water
ATK: 2100
Manabu: Looks like he's in trouble.
Nyandestar: He was reckless if he charged in with an unbalanced deck.
Bandit: Hahaha! Looks like you're all talk and no bite, kid!
Ryuga was battered and nearly beaten, as he was barely standing on his feet.
Bandit: You've got no cards, No Monsters, and not even a single facedown! And even if you draw a spell, my Snow Fairy will prevent you from using it! It's just a matter of time before I wipe you out completely!
The Bandit's Monsters smiled in amusement. Thanks to Ryuga's power he could tell that they ENJOYED causing pain and misery like their owner.
Bandit: Go ahead! Make your last turn and get this over with! I got a ransom for this kid to collect and I don't plan on being late!
The young boy he kidnapped was tied up in a rope in a corner and had a cloth covering his mouth to prevent crying for help, but his eyes were filled with terror and tears, as his only chance of being rescued was being battered badly!
Yudias: How despicable!
Velvagear: Vam Bi Do! Vam Bi Do! Vam Bi Do!
Ryuga: (Gasping)... How could I let this happen!? This kid was counting on me and now I've let him down! If I can't beat a common thug like him, what chance do I have of accomplishing my dream of being the greatest Dueling Legend of all?!
He began to stagger and thoughts of doubts were beginning to fill his mind, but then suddenly…
-Unknown Space-
Ryuga opened his eyes to see that he was floating in a kind of dimensional space, filled with blue and whirlpools of energy scattered all around.
Romin: Huh? Where is he?
Luke immediately recognized that place.
Luke: Hey! That's the same place that other me brought me!
Oragonking: Like I already said, it was Miragias!
Ryuga: Wh-Where am I? Wasn't I dueling a moment ago?
?: I brought you here.
Ryuga turned and looked around for the source of the powerful voice, but he saw nothing.
Ryuga: Who are you? Where are you?
?: Who am I is of no concern to you at the moment, but let me ask you, why did you chase after that man? Are you trying to prove yourself a hero?
Ryuga: Wh-What? N-No! I just couldn't let him take an innocent child so someone had to take a stand!
?: But look at the state you are in now. Right now I can feel your heart filled with grief and despair at the failure of not being able to keep your promise to both the boy and your Grandfather.
Ryuga started to get angry as tears built in his eyes.
Ryuga: Shut up! I don't want to hear it anymore!
?: Tell me, why did you set off on this journey to begin with? Why did you walk the path of a Duelist? What is your reason?
Ryuga: Huh? M-My reason?
Ryuga started to look back and remembered weeks back, how he finally turned 14 and decided to take a stand to his Grandfather on not letting him go.
Ryuga: "Grampa, I thank you very much for everything you've done, but I've made my decision. I want to go on a journey! I want to experience everything the world has to offer like you once did, becoming a Duelist, even maybe the greatest legend of all! I know that the road will be tough but I swear to never give in and will keep my path unwavering and strong! As of now I know how there are many who use Dueling as a tool to oppress others, or even disrespect the very cards they own, which is why I cannot allow that to remain!"
Ryuga's Grampa remained silent as the boy continued.
Ryuga: "You once told me Duels are how people can communicate and connect with one another, well that exactly is the message I wish to convey to others. Once I get strong enough I will become a Duelist known and respected throughout the world! I will be the one to set the example for all of them to follow!
Yudias: Such a noble Duelist!
Yuga also understood Ryuga as he has a love of dueling just like he has.
After that memory, Ryuga took a stand.
Ryuga: I remember… that's right, I can't, no, I WON'T give up, not to something as small as this! I will duel to the end, after all a Duel isn't over till the last card is drawn, or till your Life Points still stand! As long as I can draw, I can still fight!
As he said this a bright blue light shone upon him and what appeared before Ryuga was none other than Bahamut!
Ryuga: It's you! You were the only Dragon that couldn't talk! Platinum Dragon Bahamut!
Yuamu: So he never spoke with that Dragon until that time?
Yuhi: I don't know. I'm already dealing with the fact that Duel Monsters are really sentient.
Bahamut: I've only waited when the time is right. I now sensed that your heart has become pure and your spirit is burning with the flames of passion and honor. You may be Human, but you have the heart of a Dragon!
Ryuga: Heart of a… Dragon? What do you mean by that?
Bahamut: As I said, it doesn't concern you right now, but what does is this; Will you continue to fight? Will you remain faithful to your pledge and to those you promised? Will you swear to never yield? Agree, and you shall be granted what you deeply deserve!
Ryuga doesn't have to think twice about the offer.
Ryuga: You bet I will! I've already come this far, so giving up is not an option!
The Platinum Dragon gave a small smile at this.
Bahamut: Such determination… such vision and will… Now that the condition has been fulfilled I now will bestow upon you what your Dragonheart has rightfully earned!
With that Bahamut and Ryuga became engulfed in blue light.
Ryuga opened his eyes as he was back in the Duel against the Bandit.
Bandit: Well? You gonna give up? You know, if you start begging now I might just spare you the humiliation and allow you to walk away.
However, the Bandit was thinking otherwise.
Bandit: (Heh, heh, as if! The moment he surrenders I'll beat him into a pulp, then I'll get double the ransom!)
This enraged the people of the Velgear Galaxy even more.
Velvagear: VAM BI DO! VAM BI DO! VAM BI DO!
Ryuga looked at his facial opponent's expression clearly and knew that he was lying.
Ryuga: Forget it! I will never give up and will keep fighting till my last card!
Just when he's about to make his draw, his Dragon birthmark started to glow blue under his sleeve.
Ryuga: I DRAW!
Seeing the card he drew he knew exactly what to do.
Ryuga: If I have two cards or less in my hand then I can send Dragon of Sanctity to the Graveyard to activate his special ability!
Ryuga sent the card in the Graveyard, and appearing above them was Dragon of Sanctity.
It looked like a small Chinese Dragon with a serpentine body, two forelegs with three claws, stag horns and blue eyes. What makes it unique are the golden scales on its body.
The Dragon then glowed as golden sparkles fell on the field.
Ryuga: Thanks to his ability, we both draw till we have 6 cards in our hands!
Romin: His opponent can draw 6 cards too? Wouldn't that put him at a disadvantage?
Yuga: Only if the Bandit gets his turn.
The Bandit grunted at this move as he drew 6 cards, one each. Ryuga put his fingers on his deck and managed to hold 6 cards.
Ryuga: I DRAW!
Ryuga pulled all 6 cards out at once, all while his Dragon birthmark grew even brighter. Ryuga looked at his cards and saw that he drew 5 Monsters, 3 of them are Bahamut, Red-Eyes, and Blue-Eyes, and one Trap card, but then something else happened as the 3 of the cards started to change.
Yuga and his friends were shocked at him drawing both Blue-Eyes and Red-Eyes, but they were also surprised that they were together on the deck.
Gavin: Now way! He's allowed to use both Legendary cards?!
Neil: Perhaps that rule doesn't exist in his world.
Yuga: Wait, something is happening to the cards!
The bottom became green and on the sides of the lower image of the Monsters was a red triangle on the left and a green triangle on the right. The one who did the most change was the Bahamut card as his appearance has changed.
Yuamu: His cards changed?!
Yuhi: How is that even possible?!
Ryuga was surprised at this but quickly started to act as he took the two changed cards.
Ryuga: I use Dragonborn Knight and Dragonborn Samurai to set the Pendulum Scale!
Ryuga put each card across the edges of his Duel Disk, and the words Pendulum began to light upon it.
Rising into the air inside a pillar of light was a black bipedal winged Dragon with red eyes in a blue knight armor vest who's wielding a sword and a shield with Ryuga's Dragon birthmark on it.
On the left side rose his other Dragon in another pillar of light. He was a white bipedal Dragon with yellow eyes wearing a black kimono that is embroidered with Ryuga's birthmark on his chest and grey hakama. He's carrying two swords, a hakana and a wakizashi.
Under Dragonborn Knight appeared the number 10 while under Dragonborn Samurai appeared number 3.
Bandit: Pendulum!? What are you doing?!
Yuka: What is this?
The audience was awed at this never before seen sight.
Ryuga: I can now summon Monsters from Level 3 to 9 at once!
Bandit: You can do what?!
Ryuga: Mighty power filled with infinite potential, lead the path to victory! Come forth, my Dragons!
The sky turned bright blue as a portal appeared, and 3 lights, one blue, one purple, and one yellow shot out of the portal as all 3 Dragons appeared.
Ryuga: Blue-eyes White Dragon!
Level 8, Dragon, Light, ATK 3000, DEF 2500
Ryuga: Red-eyes Black Dragon!
Level 7, Dragon, Dark, ATK 2400, DEF 2000
Ryuga: And the embodiment of will and justice, Platinum Burst Dragon Bahamut!
Level 8, Dragon, Light, ATK 3000, DEF 2500, Pendulum Scale: 4
All 3 Dragons roared when they had been summoned and the Bandit could only watch in fear at the sight of them.
The audience was shocked that he managed to summon 3 high-level Monsters with ease.
Manabu: How could he summon such powerful Monsters at once?!
Romin: It's like Rush Duel, but with Special Summon instead!
Neil: Now I understand. Those two Monsters he placed served as a way to Special Summon Monsters, and the scales, depending on the number they can Special Summon the Monsters who's Levels are in between them.
Bandit: No way, no way! Summoning 3 powerful Monsters at once! You gotta be cheating!
Ignoring him, Ryuga began the attack.
Ryuga: Red-Eyes! Attack Snow Fairy! Inferno Fire Blast!
Red-eyes fired a stream of fire that incinerated Snow Fairy to ashes.
Ryuga: Now with Snow Fairy out of the way, my brave Dragonborn Knight can activate his Pendulum Ability! For every Dragon that has been Special Summoned on the field, all my Dragons get 200 attack points for each one! That's 600 attack points! Dragon Arms!
Dragonborn Knight raised his sword in the air as he showered the Dragons with light, increasing their power!
Blue-eyes White Dragon
ATK 3000+600=3600
Red-eyes Black Dragon
ATK 2400+600=3000
Platinum Burst Dragon Bahamut
ATK 3000+600=3600
Yudias: Amazing! It's like they're helping their allies even if they're not in the front lines!
Bandit: His Dragons are more powerful now!
Ryuga: Blue-eyes, attack White Night Queen with White Lightning!
Blue-eyes fired her electric white beam attack and obliterated White Night Queen and dealt damage to the Bandit.
Bandit: AAAAGH!
Bandit: 3000-1500=1500 LP
Ryuga: Now Bahamut! Finish this with Supreme Dragon Strike!
Bahamut: (Roar)...!
Bahamut started to build a blue energy sphere in his mouth, but right before he could fire it…
Bandit: Not a chance! Activate Call of the Haunted! This Trap allows me to summon back White Night Dragon!
Appearing on the field was a Dragon completely made of ice, and has the same body structure as Red-eyes but has no eyes itself.
Level 8, Dragon, Water, ATK 3000, DEF 2500
White Night Dragon: (Roar)...!
Yuga Goha noticed that the Trap worked similar to a certain Spell card he once used.
Yuga Goha: That works like Monster Reborn! Reviving a Monster from the Graveyard!
Bandit: Now I wouldn't be defeated this turn!
The Bandit was sure he could survive, as well as having a chance of winning since he has cards in his hands due to Dragon of Sanctity's ability, however…
Ryuga: I don't think so! My honorable Dragonborn Samurai will prevent that!
He sent one card from his hand to the Graveyard as he turned to Dragonborn Samurai.
Ryuga: Dragonborn Samurai 's Pendulum Ability! By sending one card from my hand to the Graveyard, Dragonborn Samurai can choose one Dragon on my field, assisting him in dealing half of your Monsters attack points if he destroys it in battle! Final Strike!
Dragonborn Samurai unsheathed his two swords as he and Bahamut glowed, ready to assist the Platinum Burst Dragon.
Luke: That's an incredible ability!
Bandit: THIS CAN'T BE! I CAN'T LOSE TO THIS BRAT!
Ryuga: Now go, Bahamut and Samurai! Supreme Final Dragon Strike!
Dragonborn Samurai unleashed a cross-energy slash just as Bahamut released his blue beam attack. It hit behind the Final Strike as it pushed forward. Both attack his White Night Dragon, slashing and blowing it away at the same time as the explosion throws the Bandit away.
Bandit: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH
The Bandit fell on his back and lost consciousness.
Bandit: 0 LP
Ryuga Wins!
The Bandit angrily got up as he couldn't believe that he was defeated.
Bandit: Grrr…! Now way! I will not let some kid go up and beat me! I'm gonna teach this punk a lesson!
However, a shadow suddenly covered him and saw that it was Bahamut that was angrily glaring at him.
Bandit: Eh, what?! Why is that Dragon still here?!
The Bandit fell on his behind in fear, but became even more afraid as Bahamut spoke to him.
Bahamut: You threaten people and children with disrespect, just to sate your greed for money. Because of that you'll be punished! Mind Crush!
At those words something broke inside the Bandit as it sounded like glass, and the Bandit soon fell unconscious. With that Bahamut started to vanish.
The audience were shocked at what happened to the Bandit.
Mimi: What did that Dragon do?!
Oragonking: That's a Mind Crush. It's a form of punishment Bahamut inflicts on those who are very evil, or when the enemy continues with his cruel selfishness even when they're defeated.
As soon as the Monsters vanished, Ryuga regained self-consciousness.
Ryuga: Huh? What was that just now?
He then looked at the cards in his hands and saw the changes they went, especially Bahamut. Ryuga smiled as he remembered his conversation with Bahamut, until he also remembered that he needed to free the kidnapped child. After that, he tied the Bandit to the tree.
Ryuga: There! Now he will stay here until the authorities arrive. Ready to go?
The child he freed nodded happily as they both left the Bandit, but not before Ryuga noticed the White Night Dragon card and picked it up without a second thought.
Romin: He picked that card?
Oragonking: He only does with cards that he believes that the bad guys don't deserve, or gives it to another Duelist.
Yuran: Well since criminals wouldn't follow the rules of the system, I think what he did was right, just this once.
As they were walking back towards the village, the boy was looking at him in wonder.
Boy: That was amazing! You gotta tell me how you use that summoning! Please!
Ryuga: Sorry, kid. But to be honest, I can't quite remember that much.
Boy: Say what?! But you just did a Pendulum Summon! I thought it's a super rare summoning that only existed in Paradise City!
Ryuga stopped walking as he looked at the kid in surprise.
Ryuga: Wait, come again?!
Yuga: There's someone else that can Pendulum Summon?
-End of Flashback-
-Paradise City-
Ryuga: (After that, we all headed to Paradise City. Mostly because Bahamut told me so.)
Ryuga was walking outside in the City as his 3 Dragons followed him. He spoke in his mind so that he wouldn't catch any attention while his Dragons listened to his thoughts.
Red-Eyes: Yeah. He wanted us to find the Duelist who can Pendulum Summon before us.
Blue-Eyes turned to Bahamut as he had his eyes closed while still following him.
Blue-Eyes: Do you know who this Duelist is and where can we find him?
Bahamut opened his eyes as he shared his findings with them.
Bahamut: From what I'm able to find, the Duelist is called Yuya Sakaki.
Ryuga stopped in surprise when he heard that name.
Ryuga: Sakaki?
Bahamut: Yes. And I can feel the energy of Pendulum in this City. Come on! Follow me!
The others did so as they followed Bahamut.
Standing in front of them was an asymmetrical building, with a yellow twirl side and weird shaping structure.
Ryuga: You… Show… Duel School?
That was the name of the building in front of them. Ryuga and his Dragons were puzzled at the weird design.
Red-Eyes: Humph! This place looks more like a children's nursery rather than an actual School if you ask me!
They then saw a scene through a window. They saw a 14 year old girl with blue eyes and pink hair tied in pigtails with round blue hair clips. She wears a sleeveless white and grey shirt and a red skirt.
Standing before her was a grown man with spiked orange hair in a red and orange jumpsuit.
Though difficult to make out, the 4 of them outside could hear arguing and eventually saw the girl smacking the big man with a big fan.
Yuhi: Ouch!
Luke: She and my sis may get along.
He then flinched in fear when Tiger glared at him.
They all sweatdropped at the scene so they walked(floating in the Dragon's case) away without a backwards glance.
Red-Eyes: Yep. It's a place for nut-jobs if you ask me. If this "Yuya" is all he's cracked up to be I doubt he'd be wasting his time in a Circus tent like that!
Blue-Eyes: For once I think I may actually agree with you, Red-Eyes. He probably came here to duel some unworthy challenger and left before we arrived.
Bahamut remained silent as he was currently disappointed with himself. He was certain he had found the right place.
Unknown to them, a few minutes later after they walked off.
?: Later Zuzu! Thanks for the duel practice! See ya tomorrow!
Leaving the building was a 14 year old boy with red and green hair, almost like a Tomato style, while wearing a pair of goggles with a star on one lens, orange t-shirt, green pants, and magenta shoes, along with a white jacket which hung down like a cape. On his neck was a crystal pendant.
And he was heading the opposite direction of Ryuga.
Yuamu: Let me guess. That was the Duelist who can Pendulum Summon.
Oragonking: Yep.
-Park, Paradise City-
Later this evening, Ryuga was sitting on a bench while eating a burger with a drink in hand. Sitting beside him was a distressed Bahamut(as a Spirit they can be smaller than their actual size), wondering how a Dragon like him could fail at such a simple task.
Romin: It's strange seeing a Dragon Spirit sitting beside him.
Gavin: Yeah.
Bahamut: How could I have been misled? I was absolutely certain…
Red-Eyes took notice of the Dragon's behaviour and couldn't help but tease him.
Red-Eyes: Hehehe, well look at the proud and mighty Bahamut, now acting all mopey like some child all because of one little mistake.
Big mistake of Red-Eyes as Blue-Eyes appeared with gritted teeth before she lunged at him.
Red-Eyes: GRRRRAAAAH!
The Black Dragon was powerless against Blue-Eyes as she disciplined him by biting his neck with her jaws and slamming him down before stepping her foot on his head to keep him pinned.
Luke now became afraid of her.
Luke: I think I made a mistake… That Blue-Eyes will get along with my sister.
For once Tiger had to agree with him as she liked the White Dragon's attitude.
Blue-Eyes: What this dumb lizard is trying to say is… You shouldn't beat yourself up over something as small as this. I mean everyone makes mistakes, especially certain ones…
She growled menacingly at Red-Eyes who tried to growl at her but couldn't since she pinned his head so hard he couldn't even move his mouth or turn his head.
Bahamut remained silent at that.
?: Hard to believe that this is the same Dragon that defeated me.
Hearing that cold, female voice. Materializing before them was the familiar Dragon made of ice.
Ryuga: White Night.
The Dragon who Ryuga took her card from the bandit was White Night Dragon. When Ryuga got her card Bahamut spoke to her, and she knew she wouldn't stand a chance against him. He went to the land where White Night Queen resides and he didn't like what he found there. They tried to fight him but that ended up being a big mistake. After that she represented her land and became one of Bahamut's followers, but she clearly voiced that she would not work for the Human that took her card, which Ryuga understood.
Yujin: Hey! That's the Dragon Ryuga took!
Oragonking: Due to a few circumstances, Ryuga had to hold on to her card, even though he cannot use it since White Night doesn't accept him as her master.
White Night: Most mighty Dragons that have the utmost confidence in their abilities always end up being shocked when they fail. Even though they should get over it.
Tiger: That's just like my dumb brother!
Luke sank on his chair as everyone that knew him agreed with her.
Ryuga: She's right, Bahamut.
The Dragon turns to Ryuga once he's done eating.
Ryuga: I have no doubt in your abilities and never will. After all, if it wasn't for you we would have never made it here in the first place! You may not see it but you're my friend, for we all trust you!
Stunned by his sudden speech, Bahamut turned to the other Dragons who tried to encourage him. Blue-Eyes nodded happily while White Night turned her head away but he knew that she agreed too. Red-Eyes would have said something if his head wasn't still pinned by Blue-Eyes' feet.
Bahamut: Thank you, everyone.
Yudias: Such beautiful camaraderie and friendship!
Glad that Bahamut is getting over it, Ryuga got up as he threw the bottle drink in the trash bin.
Ryuga: Well let's head back. Nothing more we can do to…
Ryuga stopped himself once heard a commotion up ahead.
Ryuga: Huh? What's going on over there?
Heading towards the commotion, he saw near a fountain 4 teens wearing dark blue uniforms as they surrounded a couple of kids.
Boy 1: Hey! Leave us alone!
Yelled a short blue haired boy wearing a white shirt and brown vest as he stood his ground, even though he's scared.
Girl: Let me go!
Screamed a red-haired girl, wearing long black knee socks and a red skirt as she was being tugged.
Boy 2: I am so scared! I want my mommy!
Said the plump green haired boy with a German accent. and he was huddling back terrified.
All 3 kids were surrounded by a gang of 4 thugs and had no way to escape.
Thug 1: Don't even bother calling for help or expect getting rescued! We're outside the camera's range so no way anyone will be able to eavesdrop on our little gathering! Heheh!
Thug 2: Relax, we ain't got nothing to you… not us anyway! Haha!
Thug 3: We just have orders from our boss to someone or anyone who just happens to be pals with Yuya Sakaki!
That caught the kids' attention.
The audience became upset that there are more rouge Duelists. Yurin cracked his knuckles as he wished to introduce them to them while Yuran had his wooden sword in hand.
Boy 1: What do you mean?! What did Yuya ever do to you?!
Thug 1: Nothing… And he aint gonna be doing anything about it once we have you in our custody! So come along quietly or…
Girl: No way!
The girl yelled in defiance as she kicked at men's most vulnerable part.
Thug 1: ARGH!
A few of the boys winced at that.
The thug stepped back as he held on his vulnerable part before glaring at her.
Thug 1: YOU little brat! I'll make you pay for that!
The thug approached the girl as the blue haired boy stood in front of her to defend her. But just then, in a sudden split second a card suddenly shot out into the guy's forehead and he was knocked over! The card, like a boomerang, instantly flew back to the thrower. The thugs and the kids looked on in bewilderment as standing against the sunset was Ryuga. He instantly leaped up and landed right between the kids and the thugs, shocking them!
Thug 1: Hey! What's the deal?!
The other 3 thugs helped him stand back on his feet.
Thug 1: This doesn't concern you in the slightest so just walk away! Otherwise you'll get the beatdown of a lifetime!
The punk readied his Duel Disk as he proclaimed this.
Thug 2: You hear that, punk?! You better run home to your Mama if you know what's good for ya!
The other thugs readied their Duel Disks as well. The kids looked up to their only protector with worried eyes, just waiting for what he would do next.
Ryuga: No.
Thug 1: What was that?!
The thug was surprised at that.
Ryuga: If there's absolutely one thing that I can't stand, is people oppressing those weaker than they are just for fun or for personal gain! And for that prepare for defeat!
Yuhi then noticed something about this.
Yuhi: Wait… he's going to face all 4 of them at the same time?!
When hearing that everyone became surprised too, except for Yudias as he was confused.
Yudias: Can't you face more than one opponent?
Yuamu: No. The rules state that there can only be a 1 on 1 Duel. Although since this is a different world those rules don't exist.
Yuhi: No matter how good he is, he'll have a hard time dealing with 4 opponents!
The kids behind stared at him in shock as he put on his blue Duel Disk before turning to them.
Ryuga: You 3 kids better stay back. For these guys are about to receive a taste of Dragon's Judgement!
With that said his Duel Disk released a blue edged blade as he stood ready to face these thugs.
Everyone: LET'S DUEL!
Ryuga: 4000 LP
Thug 1: 4000 LP
Thug 2: 4000 LP
Thug 3: 4000 LP
Thug 4: 4000 LP
Boy 2: Do you think he can take on all 4 of them?
Boy 1: I don't know, Frederick, otherwise we'll be in trouble!
Girl: I hope he wins, Tate…
Tate: Me too, Allie.
Ryuga: I'll make the first move! I draw! I summon Alexandrite Dragon!
A bipedal jewel Dragon appeared on the field.
ATK: 2000
Yuhi became shocked when he saw the ATK points of that Dragon.
Yuhi: A Level 4 Monster with 2000 ATK points?!
Yudias: That's even higher than my Transum Rainac!
Tate: A Level 4 Dragon with 2000 ATK points! Nice!
Allie: It looks so pretty!
Ryuga: And since I have a Dragon in my field I can Special Summon Shadow Dragon from my hand in Attack Mode!
Rising from Alexandrite's shadow was a shadow Dragon with shadow wings, sharp shadow claws, and a faceless Dragon head with glowing blue eyes. His body remained connected on the floor.
ATK: 1300
As long as another Dragon is on my field, Shadow Dragon cannot be attacked!
Frederick: That Dragon is spooky, but he looks so cool as well!
Ryuga: I put 3 cards face down and end my turn!
3 facedown cards appeared on the field.
Ryuga's hand: 1
Ryuga: It's your turn!
Thug 1: Wise guy, ehh! We should teach you some respect! I draw!
The leading thug made his first move.
Thug 1: I summon Solar Flare Dragon in Attack Mode!
Appearing on his field was a flaming serpent Dragon.
ATK: 1500
Thug 1: I set 1 card facedown. Now things are going to heat up cos during the end of my turn Solar Flare Dragon deals you 500 points of damage!
The Pyro Monster fired a fireball that hit Ryuga as he grunted at the attack. He could even feel the hot cinders.
Ryuga: Urgh…
Ryuga: 4000-500=3500 LP
Yudias: That's Effect Damage!
Allie: Oh no! That had to hurt!
Thug 1 hand: 4
Thug 2: It's my turn now! I draw! I place 1 card facedown and summonThe Bistro Butcher in Attack Mode!
Appearing on his field was a fiendish blue skinned Butcher with a hook for a left hand and holding a big steak knife with the other as he chuckled.
ATK: 1800
Thug 1: I reveal my Trap, Ordeal of a Traveler!
The Trap he set revealed itself in the form of a Guardian Sphinx.
Thug 1: With this whenever you attack I pick one random card in my hand and you have to guess if it's a Monster, Spell, or Trap card! Guess right and your attack proceeds, but guess wrong and your Monster goes bye bye back to your hand!
Frederick: Oh no! That is not good at all!
The boy started to bite nails in worry.
Romin: Hang on, that Trap will remain on the field?
Yuga: I've never heard of a Trap that remains on the field when activated. Perhaps it will be the same thing with spells too!
Thug 2 hand: 4
Thug 3: I draw! I now summon Phantom SkyBlaster!
A blue winged Fiend with purple horns wearing a blue jetpack appeared.
ATK: 1100
Thug 3: And since he was summoned, his ability allows me to Special Summon any number of Skyblaster Tokens equal to the number of Monsters I control! Since I have only 1 I can call 1 Skyblaster Token!
Appearing on his field was a smaller red purple winged Fiend with a purple jetpack.
Thug 3: Next I'll activate Wave Motion Cannon and Ectoplasmer!
Appearing next on his field were two dangerous Spell cards. One card into a cybernetic cannon that releases steam, and the other had a ghostly aura on it.
Yuga: I was right! It goes the same for Spell cards!
Neil: Their Duels must work differently than our own.
Thug 3: I place one card facedown. And now that my turn ends, Ectoplasmer lets me sacrifice a Monster and inflict damage equal to half its attack points! I chose my Token!
At that point the soul of the Token was extracted and launched directly at Ryuga.
Ryuga: 3500-250=3250 LP
Thug 3 hand: 2
Thug 2: I now activate the Trap, Nightmare Wheel!
The second thug facedown opened up, and suddenly a metal wheel that's being held by the structure of a skeletal creature appeared behind Alexandrite and the Dragon was suddenly pulled in chains and was now hung to the giant doom wheel, screaming in pain!
Alexandrite Dragon: (Pained Roars)...!
Toombs: What a scary card…
The children were shocked at the situation Alexandrite was in, and it's about to get worse when the fourth thug is coming up! Ryuga hardened his gaze as he prepared himself for what's coming next.
Thug 4: Hehehe. Guess it's my move now! I draw! I Special Summon Gilasaurus from my hand!
A small Raptor Dinosaur appeared on the field
ATK: 1400
Thug 4: Since that was a Special Summon I can now Normal Summon! I now sacrifice it to Tribute Summon Dark Driceratops!
The small Raptor was soon replaced by a green Dinosaur with a beak and wings!
ATK: 2400
Thug 4: I now place 1 facedown as well and end my turn!
Thug 4 hand: 3
The thugs began to smile at each other as they knew what facedowns they had.
Thug 1: (Heh. That kid doesn't know that we already prepared in case he overcomes my Trap card! One of them is Trap Hole!)
The third thug facedown was a Monster falling down into a hole.
Thug 1: (And the other is Sakuretsu Armor.)
The fourth thug facedown was that showed red warriors easily being overpowered by an armored Monster.
Thug 1: (If that brat summons a Monster with 1000 attack points or more it will be destroyed by Trap Hole. And if he manages to attack again with another Monster, Sakuretsu Armor will destroy it too! He can't win!)
Yudias: Hang on. How did that fiend know what card the others had facedown?
Neil narrowed his eyes as he had an idea.
The thugs were confident that they would beat this kid and then they could go back to kidnapping those 3 kids for their boss.
Thug 4: Well Mr. Hero, I bet you're shaking in your little shoes right now, huh?!
Thug 3: Yeah! I bet he's so scared stiff by the sight of our field he can't move or say a word! Hahahahaha!
All the other thugs joined him laughing, but Ryuga wasn't fazed in the slightest.
Ryuga: All I see are 4 cheaters that are about to get a trip to the Hospital!
The thugs and kids looked on at Ryuga in shock.
Thug 2: Did he call used cheaters?!
Thug 1: I'm not surprised he did since it came from a sore loser like him! Hahahaha!
Ryuga only glared at them.
Ryuga: Don't play dumb! Ever since the beginning of the Duel I've watched your every move, that's why it wasn't hard to notice that your Shuffle-System didn't activate!
Tate was surprised at the revelation.
Tate: What?! Their decks weren't shuffled?!
Frederick: What's a Shuffle-System?
Frederick and Allie obviously didn't know so Tate explained to them.
Tate: The Shuffle-System shuffle their decks so it isn't the same position their decks were when they built it.
Ryuga: That's right! But they turned the system off which is why they always have the cards they wanted to use to hinder their opponents! And I don't even have to bet that those facedown cards are Trap cards that will mess up my attacks!
The thugs couldn't believe that they were figured out.
Allie: I can't believe those meanies aren't fighting fair!
Tate: Yeah! They can't be called real Duelists with what they have done!
The audience agreed with the kids, and the Velvagear chants were getting louder.
Velvagear: VAM BI DO! VAM BI DO! VAM BI DO!
Thug 1: Shut up, kid! It doesn't matter if he figured it out or not! He's still going to lose!
Ryuga however, gave a smirk as he disagreed with that statement.
Ryuga: That's where you are wrong. Whether I know or not I will still win, not you!
The thugs were surprised at that as Ryuga made his move again.
Ryuga: It's my move! I draw!
Thug 1: Not so fast! Thanks to Nightmare Wheel you take 500 points of damage!
The wheel sent a jolt that shocked Ryuga but he quickly recovered from it.
Ryuga: 3250-500=2750 LP
Ryuga noticed the card he drew was Dragon of Sanctity.
Ryuga: First, I sacrifice Alexandrite Dragon to summon Chthonian Emperor Dragon!
Alexandrite vanished from the field and in his place appeared a black blue Dragon with a serpentine lower body, large wings, a smaller set below, a small head, and an orange core underneath the chest.
ATK: 2400
Ryuga: Next I'll send Dragon of Sanctity from my hand to the Graveyard to activate his ability. We now draw 6 cards.
Ryuga and the thugs drew cards until they had 6 in their hand.
Yuhi: A Monster's ability…
Yuamu: From the hand?!
Now that surprised everyone. Normally a Monster's special ability only activates when they're on the field.
Ryuga: I'll activate the Spell Pot of Greed.
The Spell showed a green pot with a greedy smiley face.
Ryuga: I draw 2 cards!
Now Ryuga has 7 cards in his hand.
Luke: Now he has 7 cards in his hand! That 'sa lot!
Ryuga: And now I'll activate the Trap Burst Breath!
The Trap showed a fiendish Dragon breathing out orange fire.
Ryuga: Now by tributing 1 Dragon-Type Monster on my field, it can then incinerate any Monster whose defense points are lower than the attack points of my sacrificed Dragon!
The thugs were shocked to hear that.
Thug 2: Say what?!
Thug 3: All Monsters with less defence points?!
Thug 4: But that means…
Tate: Emperor Dragon has 2400 attack points, which means every Monster you have will be incinerated!
Allie: That's so awesome!
With that Emperor Dragon was soon absorbed by the Trap which then released a stream of fire on the opposing field. All the Monsters cried or roared as the fire burned them before they all exploded.
Ryuga: Next I'll play the spell Lightning Storm!
The card showed a large bolt of lightning that hit the ground.
Ryuga: Since I have no face up cards on my field, I can either destroy all your Monsters or your Spell and Trap cards. Say goodbye to the rest of your cards!
An electric bolt came from the spell and hit all the cards on his opponent's Spell and Trap Zones. Destroying them.
The kids were surprised at how easily Ryuga broke through all the thugs Monsters and Traps.
Yuka: He destroyed all of their cards!
Yuro: And so easily!
Tate: In just 2 moves he cleared the entire field!
Frederick: That's so amazing! Wow!
Thug 3: No fair!
Thug 4: That leaves us wide open!
Thug 1: Relax, guys. He just Normal Summoned, which means he can't bring out another Monster anymore!
However, Ryuga countered that as he grabbed two cards.
Ryuga: I don't need to Normal Summon anymore this turn, because what I need is right here in this hand. I activate the Spell Monster Reborn and Silent Doom.
Monster Reborn a small blue sword with a large silver hilt and a red gem encrusted on it.
While Silent Doom is a hand that seems to call forth a soul into its palm.
Ryuga: I bring back Alexandrite Dragon and Chthonian Emperor Dragon!
With the 2 Spells played, both Dragons emerged from a portal and are back on the field.
Yuga and his friends were surprised to see the Monster Reborn card.
Gavin: So that card exists in their world too?
Luke: Is he going to erase their memories?
Yuga: No. The function of erasing memories was something Otes purposely installed in the card.
Thug 1: Hey wait a minute! I heard Silent Doom only works on Normal Monsters! But that Dragon is not a Normal Monster!
He pointed his finger at Emperor Dragon who growled at him.
Ryuga: You're only half right but deeply misinformed.
Thug 1: Say what?!
Tate then realised what's going on.
Tate: Now I get it! Chthonian is a Gemini Monster!
Allie: Gemini?
The two kids have never heard of that.
Tate: I've heard that unlike other Monsters, they're treated as Normal Monsters while they're on the field or in the Graveyard. But unlike regular Monsters with abilities, they can't use it straight away and may need additional help from a card or another turn to summon themselves, in order to use them!
Allie: Uhh… say wha?
Allie and Frederick were more confused now.
Tate: Basically, they are powerful Monsters that take up an extra turn to use their abilities, but they are worth it because many of them are very powerful!
Yuga: Gemini Monsters. They must have very powerful effects if it takes another turn for them to use their abilities.
Ryuga: I'm impressed, kid. You certainly did your homework. Now…
He turned back to the Duel.
Ryuga: I now play Polymerization!
In his hand is a Spell showing a blue vortex with orange energy Monsters spinning around it.
Now that sure surprised everyone.
Yuo: He can use Fusion Summon?!
Yuro: That summoning exists there as well!
Tate: He can Fusion Summon?!
Thug 2: Something tells me we're gonna get it…
The thugs became nervous at this.
Ryuga: I fuse Alexandrite Dragon and Chthonian Emperor Dragons!
Both Dragons rose in the air as the blue and orange vortex appeared behind them and they turned into orbs. Alexandrite yellow and Chthonian red.
Ryuga: Dragons of jewels and rule, merge together to form the ancestor of all fire breathers! I Fusion Summon! Level 9! The First of the Dragons!
Appearing on the field was a giant purple Dragon that outsized the other Dragons. He has a Snake-like body with purple Bat-like wings.
ATK: 2700
Roa: That is one big Monster!
First of the Dragons: (Roar)...!
The thugs trembled before the mighty roar of the giant Dragon.
Ryuga: Now attack with Ancestral Breath!
On command the Fusion Dragon charged and launched a powerful energy blast that knocked the fourth thug of his feet.
Thug 4: GARGH!
Thug 4: 4000-2700=1300 LP
Ryuga: Now Shadow Dragon attacks you directly.
The Shadow Dragon sunk on the floor before rising from the fourth thug's shadow, who trembled at how close he was.
Thug 4: N-Nice little Dragon…
Being called little only enraged the Tuner as he shot a blue fireball that roasted the thugs Lifepoints.
Thug 4: YYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!
He fell face first on the ground in a smoking heap.
Thug 4: 0 LP
Thug 3: I-Impossible! In one move like that!
Ryuga: I'm afraid I'm not done yet! A play De-Fusión!
The new Spell showed two energy Monsters as they seemed to un-merge.
Ryuga: I now split my First of the Dragons back into Alexandrite and Chthonian!
The First of the Dragons as it turned back into two Dragons that appeared once again on the field.
Now that surprised the audience again.
Gavin: He can un-fuse their Monster?!
Neil: Hold on a minute. If he brought those Monsters during the Battle Phase…
Yuga gets where Neil is going.
Yuga: He can attack with those Monsters!
The kids got speechless at that. No one could pull such a feat!
Ryuga: I'll activate another Spell, Super Double Summon!
The image on the card showed a warrior that's releasing his power.
Ryuga: This Spell will allow me to Normal Summon a Gemini Monster so he can unleash his special ability.
Feeling the power of the Spell, Chthonian split into Dragons, one pure white and one pure black. The thugs were shocked at that.
Thug 3: Why are there two of them?!
Ryuga: Chthonian can attack up to 2 times this turn.
Luke: So that Dragon can attack 2 times!
Romin: But unlike your Dragon it doesn't have to attack a Monster for it to attack again!
Gavin: That is a powerful ability!
The thugs were freaking out even more as the kids became awed.
Tate: So this is the power of Gemini Monsters! So cool!
Ryuga: Chthonian, attack! Emperor's Flame!
Both copies breathed out streams of fire that mixed together. The third Thug tries to run away but was in vain as he got caught in the blast and was sent flying over some bushes.
Thug 3: (Groans)...
Thug 3: 0 LP
Thug 2: This isn't happening! This isn't happening!
The second thug was starting to lose it seeing a double K.O.
Ryuga: I'm still not done! I'm activating my second trap!
Chthonian merged back into one as Ryuga revealed his second Trap card, showing three Monsters in a pillar formation.
Ryuga: It's the Trap Urgent Tuning. Now I can Synchro Summon during the Battle Phase!
That is a summoning that they have never heard before.
Yuamu: What's a Synchro Summon?
Thug 1: Synchro during battle?!
Ryuga: I tune my Level 2 Shadow Dragon with Level 6 Chthonian Emperor Dragon!
The Shadow Dragon exploded into 2 rings surrounded by small rotating rectangles, which Chthonian flew through. His body becoming a yellow outline of itself with 6 stars inside of him.
Ryuga: Furious Dragon of brutality, unleash your flames as the jet-black destroyer! I Synchro Summon! Level 8 Black Brutdrago!
Stomping the field was a very large and hunched black bipedal Dragon. He has small dark blue wings and large forearms in metal gauntlets and flat metal shoulder pads. A metallic faceplate that covers his head with a single black horn curved forward. His glowing blood-red eyes and gritted sharp teeth showed how brutal he is as it was aiming at the trembling second thug.
ATK: 3000
The audience was awed at the new summoning they've never seen before.
Yuga: So that's a Synchro Monster?
Oragonking: Allow me to explain. In order to Synchro Summon they must have a Tuner Monster on the field, like Shadow Dragon. Then they can call forth a Monster whose Levels are equal with the Tuner Monster and another Monster that it Tunes with.
Allie: Now way! A Fusion Summon and then straight to Synchro Summon!
Frederick: That's so amazing!
Ryuga: Now I attack you directly with Alexandrite and Brutdrago! Jewel Shard!
Alexandrite flew up and dropped down jewel shards on the second thug.
Thug 2: 4000-2000=2000 LP
Ryuga: Black Blaze!
Black Brutdrago ended it with a black fireball!
Thug 2: AAAAAHH!
Thug 2: 0 LP
Ryuga: And then there was one.
Ryuga looked at the final thug standing. The bald one, who led these thugs, was trembling in fear at seeing all 3 of his comrades fall.
Ryuga: Now I activate my final Trap card, Raigeki Break!
The Trap showed a blue hand raising a finger that released a lightning bolt that shocked a green Troll.
By discarding 1 card in my hand, I can destroy 1 Monster on the field.
Ryuga sent his last card from his hand to the Graveyard. The kids were confused at his move.
Tate: Huh? But the only cards one the field are his own.
Ryuga looked at Brutdrago, who looked back at him in the eye and nodded, as if he knew what his Master had in mind, and was ready to go through with it.
Ryuga: The one I'll destroy… is Black Brutdrago!
The Trap shot a stream of thunder which hit Black Brutedrago, who roared in pain before exploding.
Yudias: What?! Why did he destroy his own ally?!
Everyone: Huuuh?!
Tate: Why would he do that?!
Allie: I can't believe you blew up your own Monster!
Ryuga looked at the kids who were shocked at him destroying his own Monster.
Ryuga: Don't worry. He knew what was going to happen so he allowed me to go through with it.
Allie: He?
The bald thug snapped out of his shock as he started mocking Ryuga's move.
Thug 1: Hahaha! Looks like you're throwing in the towel yourself! I knew you were all just talk! Now you can't touch me because you don't have any Monsters!
The bald thug continued laughing at Ryuga, until a pair of glowing yellow eyes glared at him from within the smoke.
Thug 1: Eh?
The smoke cleared and on the field was Chthonian Emperor Dragon!
Chthonian Emperor Dragon: (Shriek)...!
The bald thug was shocked and afraid again at seeing that Dragon.
Thug 1: When did that Dragon appear?!
Ryuga: From the moment Brutdrago is destroyed, his ability allows me to summon a Gemini Monster from my Graveyard! And that's not all, his abilities are unleashed!
Chthonian split back into 2 Dragons again. The thug started to panic at this.
Yudias: So that's why Brutdrago nodded at him! He knew that move would help them secure victory!
Thug 1: No please! Just let us go peacefully!
Ryuga glared at him before turning to the kids with a smile.
Ryuga: Hey kids, I can allow you to use my Dragon just one time and give the final attack for you. What do you think?
The kids were surprised that Ryuga is allowing them to use his Dragon.
Tate: Really?
Allie: Thanks, Mr… um?
Ryuga: Ryuga. Ryuga Shirogane.
This earned happy smiles from the kids as they stepped forward in front of Ryuga.
Allie: Please, Mr. Dragon…
The kids then said it together.
Kids: Attack with Emperor's Flame!
Understanding why Ryuga gave control of him to the kids, he gladly followed the command as he rained fire on the last thug.
Thug 1: YYYAAAAAARGH!
Thug 1: 0 LP
Everyone was shocked at how Ryuga managed to win against an impossible odds.
Manabu: He defeated all 4 of them…
Neil: The Duel Monsters from their world must be more advanced than ours.
Ryuga Wins!
-Control Room, LID Headquarters, Paradise City-
In the control room where everywhere in Paradise City was closely monitored and all data on Duelists and cards were stored, cameras spread out throughout the City looking out for talented Duelists to seek out or keeping track of the progress of their own students. Many computer operators were working quietly until one of them spoke suddenly, followed by a mild alarm, which caught the attention of a certain man.
Male Operator: Mr. President, sir! We've detected summoning readings near area B10, energy levels are spiking hard, even stronger than any readings we've detected before at the Leo Institute! In fact, energy levels are between 90-100%!
Yuo: Seems they do have a way to monitor the City.
Upon hearing that a thin man looked at the big screen. He has pale skin and grey hair, the front layer being a lighter grey than the back. His hair is arranged in a simple style, flicking upwards at the ends. His eyes are purple, and he wears red-framed spectacles. His ears are both pierced with black stud earrings. He wears a dark-blue sweater, white pants that end just above his ankles, and white shoes, along with a long red scarf wrapped around his shoulders with the end trailing to the small of his back.
Despite the alarm he spoke in a calm and normal manner.
Mr. President: Show me what you've found. Do you know what type of summoning was performed?
Female Operator: Not just 1 but 3 types of summoning have been used by a single Duelist alone!
Security: Are you serious?!
The man with the scarf narrowed his eyes at the statement, while viewing the fluctuating readings on the screen.
Male Operator: We've detected signatures from Fusion, Synchro, and Gemini.
The young man's eyes widened slightly due to surprise.
Mr. President: Gemini? That's a very unique form of summoning indeed, to think someone would actually be able to use such a method so skillfully and powerfully in this time. What does the readings say, Claude?
The young president turned over to a stocky, fair-skinned man with black hair that has four grey bangs at the front, and blue-lensed hexagonal glasses. He's wearing a grey business suit with a blue tie.
Claude: According to these readings Mr. President, they are nearly on par with the output recorded from the Pendulum energy called by Yuya Sakaki!
Mr. President: I can see that, Claude. Do we have visuals on the Duel?
Female Operator: I'm afraid not, sir. Apparently, the Duel concluded just a few moments after detection.
Mr. President: Are we able to get any visuals at all from the area? If we hurry, we may be able to see who our mystery newcomer is.
The operators began typing away.
Male Operator: Unfortunately, the area where the readings were detected is almost outside of camera range. The best we can gather is this view here.
The big screen showed a camera view of the park, and some people standing in the corner.
Yuka: And that is why we use Drones.
Mr. President: If this is all we have then so be it. Zoom in, enlarge, and enhance the picture as best as possible.
Operators: Yes sir!
As the image was enhanced, it revealed 4 Duelists in black uniforms lying scattered around the area, before them was a boy with spiky blue hair wearing a blue scarf around his neck.
Mr. President: Hmmm, interesting. Check the Duel records to see if we can find any trace of this boy anywhere.
After checking through all archives and databases they found no evidence or information of the Duelist. The young President stares seriously at the screen.
Mr. President: If we can't find his profile at all in the entire system, it means he's likely to have not come from Paradise City or from any of our branches worldwide at all. Now the question remains…
He said the last part in his thoughts.
Mr. President: (Is he friend… or foe?)
Claude: Mr. Declan, shall I put a team together to track this Duelist down? Apparently, we are also unable to track his Duel Disk as it's somehow not registered into our main system either. When we do find him, we shall bring him to you.
The young man, Declan, turned to Claude.
Declan: With the Junior Arc League Championship coming up in a matter of days, that wouldn't be a good decision as we still have many more preparations to make and can't afford to be short on hands, especially with the matter of keeping our new "friend" in check. I will however keep the option open and allow you to put together a search party from some of our other optional choices.
Claude: As you wish, sir. I shall get on it straight away.
With that Claude left the room.
Declan had his gaze still fixed on the monitor with the boy Duelist in the center.
Declan: (Things are getting bound to be very interesting around here. First Yuya Sakaki with the power to Pendulum Summon, and now this boy whose summoning methods are on par with it. Impressive.) Only one question remaining… What are you planning next?
-Park, Paradise City-
Ryuga and the 3 kids left the Park while the 4 goons were unconscious. The kids were currently asking many questions of their hero.
Allie: That was cool! You have to tell us who you are!
Frederick: Where do you come from?
Tate: Where did you learn those summoning methods?
Ryuga: Hey! Calm down! One at a time, please!
-Deck-
Inside the world of the deck, the 4 Dragons watched their master being overwhelmed by the children. Red-Eyes was finding this quite amusing.
Red-Eyes: Hehe. Looks like he got himself a little fan club. I kinda hoped for older, more worthy admirers, but this is a start.
Bahamut and Blue-Eyes sweat dropped at the sight of their master being overwhelmed by mere children, while White Night just watched emotionlessly.
-Park, Paradise City-
Tate: Sorry, we just got so excited at your Duel we just couldn't help ourselves.
Ryuga: It's fine, no need to thank me, it's what anyone should've done. Besides, I just can't stand the sight of anyone picking or oppressing anyone smaller or weaker than they are.
The kids were more awed at him. They then presented themselves to him.
Tate: My name is Tate.
Frederick: You can call me Frederick!
Allie: And I'm Allie!
Ryuga: Nice to meet you all! You kids aren't hurt, right?
Allie: Nope! We're fine!
Ryuga: That 's good.
Frederick: I haven't seen you around here!
Tate: Yeah! Can you tell us where you come from?
Thinking to himself for a bit on what to say, Ryuga wanted to hide the fact he travelled for many weeks on foot just to come to this City, beating Criminals everywhere he goes, collecting cards, being able to talk to Duel Monsters… Best to keep some details to himself.
Ryuga: I just moved here. I came from a faraway Town in search of strong Duelists and to improve myself! My dream is to become a Dueling Legend like no other!
That was no lie. That was the whole reason he started his journey as a Duelist before coming here.
That sure impressed the kids.
Frederick: I know you can become a legend!
Tate: Say, if you want to become the greatest Dueling Legend, have you tried Action Duels yet?
Gavin: Action Duels?
Yuga: Is there a different type of Dueling?
The thought of that excites Yuga.
Ryuga became a little nervous at that question.
Ryuga: Uh, well, from where I come from the most advanced thing we have happens to be the Duel Disks itself. We aren't exactly as high-tech or developed like this City is.
There was a brief silence. The kids soon realized where he came from.
Allie: This guy must have come from one of those rural areas with little Dueling facilities.
Tate: That's very sad, for a person like him to come from such a place and to leave it behind just to become great… That still takes lots of guts and courage though!
At that moment Allie had an idea.
Allie: Hey! Why don't you come to our School? There we can teach you all you need to know about Action Dueling! Or better yet, we can teach about being a Dueltainer!
That last part caught Ryuga's attention.
Ryuga: Dueltainer?
The audience became interested at that word.
Tate: That's a great idea, Allie!
Frederick: We can also introduce our friends to you!
Allie then looked at him with her big, sparkling, golden eyes.
Allie: Pretty Pleaaaaaaasse!
Ryuga was backed into a corner where it would be impossible to say no. Especially with the girl's sparkling eyes that seemed to melt his heart.
Romin: There's no way someone can say no to that.
Ryuga: Tell you what, it's getting very late right now. How about we meet up tomorrow morning then maybe I would consider taking a look at your School. Sounds good?
Tate: Okay! Sure!
Allie: Bye Mr. Ryuga!
Ryuga: Don't you need me to walk you home?
Tate: Don't worry! We know how to find our way home!
Ryuga: Alright! Take care!
And with that he parted ways with the kids.
The 3 children are talking about what happened today and about their saviour as they walked back home.
Yuamu: Those kids forgot one thing to tell him.
Allie: I can't wait to tell the others about today!
Frederick: Yeah! I can't wait to see him Duel again!
Tate suddenly stopped as he just realized something. The other two stopped walking as they looked at their friend.
Allie: Tate? What 's wrong?
Tate: Guys! We forgot to tell him the name of our School!
Allie/Frederick: WWHHHHHAAAAAT?!
Yuamu: Told ya!
-Apartment, Paradise City-
Back at the apartment he was renting, Ryuga laid on bed before asking Bahamut a question.
Ryuga: Say Bahamut, would you mind telling me why you wanted us to come here?
Bahamut: Remember when you first Pendulum Summoned?
Ryuga: Yeah. It was against that thug in the forest.
Bahamut: I was able to sense a change in the world of Duel Monsters. A new energy that's been unleashed. Thanks to me I was able to draw on to that power and turned myself and a few other Dragons into Pendulum Monsters. After that, I wished to know where this unique energy came from. And we already know that it came from someone.
Ryuga knew who he was referring to
Ryuga: Yuya Sakaki.
Bahamut: I'm sorry to make you come all the way here for my… simple curiosity.
Ryuga: It's alright, Bahamut. I was curious too so I would have still come here even if didn't tell me to.
Bahamut's eyes widened in surprise as Ryuga continued.
Ryuga: No matter where we go or what happens, as long as we are all together and keep fighting as one, we'll reach the top for sure! So don't worry cause we'll meet Yuya soon enough!
After the inspirational speech, Bahamut nodded at him.
Bahamut: Thank you…
Yuga: Those are really good friends, aren't they?
Yuga's friends agreed with him.
-Pier, Paradise City-
At the Pier, the Moon shone on a cloaked figure wandering around the area before being ambushed by a gang of Duel Punks.
Duel Punk: I don't know what you're doing here late at night. But anyone who crosses our turf is gonna get the clobering of the century!
The Duel Punk along with the others raised their Duel Disks ready. The figure under the cloak only smirked as the person readied a Duel Disk too, the glowing shadow of a 6 winged Dragon behind the figure with a large moon shining behind them as well.
Yuhi: Um… what was that?
Oragonking: You'll just have to wait and see.
The Protagonist Ryuga has certain things like the previous Protagonists has. A mark that gives him power like Yusei, the ability to communicate with Duel Spirits like Jayden, and a companion that always follows him, which is a role 4 of his Dragons has. The Mind Crush that Yami Yugi uses kinda suits the Dragon of Justice. There's also another thing but it will have to wait in the future.
Bahamut's appearance is inspired by the Dragon of Final Fantasy 7 remake. In the first chapter I removed a few things while only adding a little change on his tail and chest. The new form resembles more of the Bahamut remake with a few touches.
I've also added White Night Dragon to Ryuga's deck and as one of the Dragons he always communicates with. Though it would take some time for her to come out of her frozen shell.
Dragon of Sanctity
Light
Level 4
Dragon Type
ATK 1100
DEF 1500
(Normal Effect)
If you 2 cards of less in your hand, you can send this card from your hand to the Graveyard to activate this effect:
Each player draws until they have 6 cards in their hands.
Appearance: A small Chinese Dragon with a serpentine body, two forelegs with three claws, stag horns and blue eyes. Its body is made of golden scales.
Dragonborn Knight
Dark
Level 4
Pendulum Scale 3
Dragon Type
ATK 1500
DEF 2000
(Original Effect)
This card gains 500 ATK if there's a Level 7 or higher Dragon Type Monster on your field.
(Pendulum Effect)
Your Dragon Type Monsters ATK increases by 200 for each Dragon Type Special Summoned on your field.
(Normal Effect)
If this card is Normal or Special Summoned, you can add on Spell or Trap that has Dragon Type in its text from your Deck to your Hand. You can't activate that card the turn you use this effect.
(Quick Effect) If a Dragon Type Monster is targeted for an attack, you can Tribute this card to activate this effect: That card cannot be destroyed in battle and you wouldn't take any Battle Damage involving that card until the end of the Damage Step.
Appearance: A black bipedal winged Dragon with red eyes in a blue Knight armor vest who's wielding a sword and a shield with Ryuga's Dragon birthmark on it.
Shadow Dragon
Dark
Level 2
Dragon Type
Tuner
ATK 1400
DEF 600
(Normal Effect)
If another Dragon Type Monster is on your field you can Special Summon this card from your hand. This card cannot be targeted for attacks if another Dragon Type is on the field.
Appearance: A Dragon made of shadows. His body rises from the ground, has shadow wings and shadow claws, a faceless Dragon face with glowing blue eyes.
Dragonborn Samurai
Light
Level 5
Pendulum Scale 10
Dragon Type
Pendulum
ATK 2000
DEF 1400
(Original Effect)
This card gains 100 ATK for each Dragon Type that's in your Graveyard.
(Pendulum Effect)
By sending one card from your hand to the Graveyard you can target one Dragon Type Monster on your field. If it destroys an opponent Monster by battle: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to half the ATK of the destroyed Monster.
(Normal Effect)
You can target one Level/Rank 8 Dragon Type Monster on your field. Increase that Monster's ATK equal to this card's original ATK. This card cannot attack the turn this effect is activated.
Appearance: A white bipedal Dragon with yellow eyes wearing a black kimono that is embroidered with Ryuga's Dragon birthmark on his chest and grey hakama. He's carrying two swords, a Hakana and a Wakizashi.
Platinum Dragon Bahamut
Light
Level 8
Dragon Type
Gemini
ATK 3000
DEF 2500
(Normal Effect)
This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is a Normal Monster on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it become an Effect Monster with this effect.
This card can't be targeted by your opponent card effect. If this card destroys an opponent Monster by battle, or deals Battle Damage, destroy as many Monsters your opponent controls, then inflict 800 damage to the opponent for each Monster destroyed.
Appearance: A humanoid Dragon with platinum hide on his upper body, shoulders, forearms and forelegs, and the edges of his wings. The membranes on his wings are black like his uncovered hide up to his lower jaw and tail, and the two black horns that's behind his head. His four fingered hands and three fingered feet have blue claws and his Dragonic eyes are blue, and on his chest was a glowing blue diamond gem.
