Episode 5: Monarchs of Mayhem
-LID, Paradise City-
Passing on the floors where many people and students pass by was Sylvio, who had his hands in his pockets as he was upset about something.
Yuhi: What's he upset about?
Oragonking: You'll hear it now.
Sylvio: That's just great, not only I'll have to wait for my Pendulum cards to be prepared till the tournament, but now I'll have to find some Duelist?
Luke: I understand very well what he's feeling, if I don't get those awesome cards I'll be upset too.
He started to remember the job Declan gave him.
-Flashback-
Sylvio was standing at Declan's office as the President of the Leo Corporation had something else to tell him once he and Claude finished explaining about the Pendulum cards Sylvio planned to use.
Declan: By the way, we've detected a very powerful Fusion Duelist nearby the building. I want you to bring that Duelist here. If you do that, then I can arrange to finish your Pendulum cards before the league starts. Do you understand, Sylvio?
-End of Flashback-
Yuga: They've detected Celeste's summoning?
Yuo: I know how. While she knows how to hide from surveillance cameras, she isn't aware that they're able to track her summoning.
Sylvio: I just hope that Duelist is still nearby. If I bring whoever that Duelist is, I'll get my own Pendulum cards, and then I can finally defeat Yuya Sakaki for all the troubles he brought me!
Sylvio started to imagine Pendulum Summon his massive Monster from the tests he made, and then he blew Yuya away in a tornado of dark green winds that sent him flying.
Sylvio: I can't wait to see the look on his face!
?: Sy-ylvio…
Sylvio recognized the voices of his friends and cohorts.
Sylvio: Perfect timing! I need you three to… Huh?!
Sylvio was shocked to see Ootomo, Kakimoto, and Yamabe, all in a beat up state with a few of their uniforms thorn off. Kakimoto was supporting Yamabe, while Ootomo was using a stick to walk with difficulty.
Sylvio: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU GUYS!?
Luke was also shocked and terrified as he had an idea at what happened to them.
Luke: I agree! They look just like when I was beat up by my sister!
Outside of the LID building, Ryuga was exiting the doors. He and his Dragons still couldn't believe what they just learned.
Red-Eyes: I can't believe that building is where that Sakaki kid hangs out.
Bahamut: We judged a book by its cover, that's the mistake we made.
Gavin: Now that they know, they're finally going to meet Yuya, right?
Oragonking: Not yet. First, they'll meet up with a certain Duelist again.
Ryuga nodded as he had his arms crossed.
Ryuga: You're right, Bahamut.
Blue-Eyes: So what do we do now, Ryuga?
Ryuga thought that they should go to You Show School now since they still have time. But then his eye caught a familiar face approaching the building.
Ryuga: Hey, it 's Celeste!
The Dragons took notice of the Angel Dragon Duelist as she was looking up at the building. Ryuga immediately went after her.
Kaizo had hearts in his eyes again.
Kaizo: Celeste! The great beauty that surpasses everyone is here!
Romin: Romin Punch!
Romin angrily punched Kaizo, sending him flying again.
Ryuga: Hey, Celeste! What are you doing here?... Eh.
Ryuga stopped himself as he saw the state Celeste was in. Her clothes were ragged and dirty, and her hair was a little disheveled. It's like she crossed over a mountain.
Celeste: Eh? Ryuga?
Ryuga: What happened to you?
Tiger: It seems she just came back from a tough battle.
Celeste blushed a little as she was a little ashamed for Ryuga to see her like this.
Celeste: Oh, no biggie. I dueled in a School called the Strong Dojo. The opponent I faced was Gong Strong, who is apparently the heir of that Dojo.
Ryuga: So how did it go?
Celeste: It was quite intense, étonnement. The Heavystrong Style is quite impressive. The many applicants there display such tenacity and heart. In fact, they trust so much in the power of their Deck that they don't budge to even get the Action cards scattered around.
Galient: Oh? Their beliefs in their Decks must be very strong!
Ryuga was awed to hear that such an intense and powerful School was out there.
Ryuga: Wow… Sounds like a really tough School.
Celeste: Tout à fait… The heir of the Dojo, Gong Strong, put up a really strong fight with a Deck made of only Monsters and his ability to Synchro Summon. You could say he gave me an even harder fight than you did.
Now that surprised everyone.
Yuhi: What!? He's using a Deck with only Monsters!?
Yudias: That shows how strong he believed in his comrades!
Ryuga was surprised that someone was able to corner Celeste with a Deck made of Monsters.
Ryuga: But you managed to beat him, right?
Celeste: Non. It was a draw. He was about to defeat me if I hadn't used an Action card to deal damage to his remaining Life Points.
Gavin: That Gong really is a strong Duelist.
Ryuga was now interested in this School.
Ryuga: I better go visit this School one day.
He then turned back to Celeste.
Ryuga: So why are you here?
Celeste: Oh, I wanted to check on the LID before I Duel their students.
But before she could continue, someone called them from behind.
?: Hey you!
Oragonking: And here comes you know who.
Ryuga and Celeste turned to the voice and it was Sylvio's cohorts facing them along while still beat.
Yamabe: You got lucky last time with us, Goldilocks!
Ootomo: But this time you'll be getting what you deserve!
Celeste sighed as she knew who they were.
Celeste: Not you three stooges again.
Ryuga turned to her curiously.
Ryuga: You know them?
Celeste: Unfortunately so…
-Flashback-
Celeste was sitting on a bench in the park, opening up her lunch box for her to eat something, until 3 boys approached her.
Kakimoto: Hey there, little miss. You don't look like you're from around here, are you?
Celeste became annoyed as she looked at the 3 boys.
Celeste: Yeah? What is it to you?
Ootomo: It would be rude if you didn't get a proper tour around our fair City, so why not come hang with us?
Celeste lost her appetite as she packed her lunch and stood up to leave.
Celeste: No thanks, I can handle my own.
But the boys wouldn't have any of it.
Kakimoto: Oh come on. Don't be like that! We're just being nice.
Kakimoto then tried to grab her by her hand, only to backflip on the ground in a single swing.
Kakimoto: Ahck!
Tiger: Nice throw.
Yamabe: Hey! What was that for!?
Both Ootomo and Yamabe went to attack her, only to be met by a swift reversal from the blond haired girl, sending flying on their backs across the ground.
Yamabe: Aahh!
Ootomo: Aaargh!
Luke became afraid of Celeste now.
Luke: She's just as terrifying as my sister!
Looking at all three of them on the ground, she turned her head away in disgust.
Celeste: It would take a hundred years for you lightweights to be ever able to touch me in a fight.
She walked away, but the boys stood back up.
Kakimoto: You think we'll let you get away with it!?
Ootomo: We're being nice and this is how you repay us!? We'll show you no mercy!
Yamabe: Yeah! Even if you're a pretty girl!
They both took out their Duel Disks and activated it. Celeste looked at them as they were pitiful, but she put on her Duel Disk either way, ready to teach them a lesson.
-End of Flashback-
Celeste: Those guys were amateurs. They didn't even stand a chance against my weakest Fusion Monster.
Nyandestar: That was already kinda obvious.
Ryuga listened intently with his arms crossed.
Ootomo: We went easy on you last time!
Celeste: Really? That's the best excuse you could give?
Both Celeste and Ryuga sweatdropped at that.
Yamabe: But now your days of Dueling are over!
Kakimoto: Yeah! For we brought a special someone who will teach you a lesson!
They then stood aside and walking in front them was Sylvio as he entered the scene.
Sylvio: It's only natural you'd call a Duelist of the utmost perfection! Top notch cards! Not to mention unparalleled skills! Who do you think is one such Duelist!
He snapped his fingers and the three responded.
All 3: Sylvio!
Sylvio: Yes, yes, that's right!
The two Duelists sweatdropped at seeing the three punks grovel at the arrogant boy.
The audience sweatdropped as well at seeing Sylvio's level of arrogance.
Romin: His ego is bigger than his head.
Her friends nodded in agreement.
Ryuga: This is getting really embarrassing.
Celeste: I couldn't agree more.
When he was finished he turned back to them.
Sylvio: Sorry to keep you both waiting, but you shall now be granted the greatest honor of Dueling the one and only… HEY!?
He facefaulted when he saw Ryuga and Celeste walking away.
Ryuga: Seriously? Those guys are from the Leo Institute?
Celeste: No kidding! To think the top Duel School in the country would be housing stuck up jerks like them!
Suddenly, they found their path blocked by the 3 punks as Sylvio angrily approached them.
Sylvio: You dare walk away from me?! Don't you know who I am?!
Celeste: An arrogant rich kid who's yelling his face off because he's full of hot air?
Roa: Ooh… that burns.
Ryuga couldn't help but snicker at that while the others were shocked at what Celeste said.
Sylvio: SAY WHAAAAAAAT!?
Sylvio's face was all red as steam came out of his ears.
Sylvio: How dare you disrespect me?! I'm the son of the future Mayor of this City!
Ryuga: But he 's still not the Mayor, right?
Celeste: If he's the son of a Mayor, then it'll explain why he's behaving like a spoiled child.
Tyler: He got burned again!
Sylvio was getting more angry at Celeste's insults as more steam kept coming from his ears.
Sylvio: GRRRRRR! Alright, that tears it! I wouldn't let you get away with this! I'll show you the power of a superior Duelist and then I'll teach you some proper manners!
He took out his green Duel Disk and aimed it at her, clearly showing that he's challenging her to a Duel.
Celeste understood that he's challenging her to a Duel, so she took out her white Duel Disk.
Celeste: Alright, I'll…
Ryuga: I'll take you on!
Celeste was surprised at Ryuga as he stood in front of her with his blue Duel Disk in hand.
Celeste: Huh?!
Kakimoto: What 's the matter, little missy? Did you get scared and needed your boyfriend to save you?
Celeste: Quoi?!
The girl was flustered at what she just said, while Ryuga blushed but rubbed it away as soon as he could.
Celeste: You know I can take him perfectly fine by myself! So why are you…
Ryuga: I'm not doing this for you, it's for myself.
Celeste: Huh?
He put on his Duel Disk and readied his Deck.
Ryuga: This is a good opportunity for me to test out the strength of those at the Leo Institute, even if it's someone like… I'm sorry, who are you again?
Toombs: Burned for a third time.
This time, the audience started laughing at Sylvio as they found this hilarious.
Sylvio nearly falls at hearing that Ryuga forgot his name.
Sylvio: It's Sylvio! How did you forget my name so quickly!? Alright, I'll take you on! And once I'm finished with you, the pretty girl is next.
He put on his Duel Disk, ready to Duel. Celeste then looked at Ryuga before submitting.
Celeste: Alright, fine! But you better not lose this!
Ryuga: Loud and clear.
They then moved to a different section of the building. Their Duel Disk activated, with Ryuga's blade disk being blue while Sylvio is green.
Sylvio/Ryuga: Let 's Duel!
Sylvio: 4000 LP
Ryuga: 4000 LP
-LID Headquarters, Paradise City-
At the Monitor Room, the operators acquired the signal of Sylvio's Duel Disk being activated in a Duel.
Female Operator: Mr. President, it seems Sylvio has engaged in a Duel.
Declan walked into the room with his assistant Claude.
Declan: Bring the Duel on screen.
Female Operator: Yes sir!
The screen then revealed Sylvio starting his Duel against Ryuga.
Claude: It seems Sylvio decided to face some random Duelist instead of searching for the one that used Fusion.
Claude was disappointed at this, however, Declan noticed something before Claude did.
Declan: I'll have to disagree with you, Claude. Look who he's facing.
Claude took a look at Sylvio's opponent and quickly recognized him.
Claude: It's that Gemini Duelist!
Declan: And if you look to his left…
Claude did that and was surprised again when he saw Celeste.
Claude: It's the Fusion Duelist!
Declan: Looks like we hit 2 birds with one stone.
Yudias: What does hitting 2 birds with a rock have to do with this?
Yuamu had no idea how to explain this to him.
-Paradise City-
Back at the Duel, Sylvio made his first move.
Sylvio: As your superior, I'll allow you the first move.
Ryuga: Fine then, I draw!
Ryuga drew his card and made his move.
Ryuga: I summon my Dark Valkyria in Attack mode!
Appearing on the field was a female dark Angel with metallic armor and wings.
ATK: 1800
Yuhi: Another Gemini Monster.
Ryuga: I place 1 card facedown and end my turn.
Ryuga's hand: 4
Set cards: 1
Sylvio: That's all you're gonna do? How lame. Watch how a real Duelist does things! I draw!
He looked at his hand and liked what he got.
Sylvio: First I'll activate the Spell Fiend's Sanctuary!
The card shows the statue of a Gargoyle on top of a magic circle and surrounded by candle staffs.
Sylvio: This lets me summon a Metal Fiend Token to my field!
A small metallic Ghost appeared from the card.
ATK: 0
Romin: A Token Monster?
Yuga: That 's new.
Oragonking: Monster Tokens are a type of Monster that can only be created by a card's ability.
Sylvio: But like many other cards, this is merely a sacrifice for something greater!
The Metal Fiend Token exploded into fire as Sylvio called his next Monster.
Sylvio: I Tribute Summon Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch!
Appearing from the fire was a humanoid Monster cloaked in armor and flames.
ATK: 2400
Ryuga: Not bad…
Ryuga, and even Celeste were slightly impressed by that Monster.
Sylvio: Now we're going to play a little guessing game. When Thestalos is successfully Tribute Summoned, I'm allowed to pick one random card from your hand and send it to the Graveyard. And here's the best part! If it is a Monster, you'll take 100 points of damage times the Level of that Monster!
Ryuga looked at his hand, and he had a good set of cards and couldn't bear to lose one of them.
Sylvio: Eenie, minie, mini…
The arrogant Duelist took his time picking one of the 4 cards until he chose one.
Sylvio: Mo! Okay, show me that card!
Ryuga reluctantly revealed it, and it was…
Ryuga: Darkstorm Dragon. A Level 8!
Luke: It's a Level 8!
Gavin: He just lost a powerful Monster!
Sylvio: Ha! This is my lucky day! Now you'll take 800 points of damage from Thestalos!
Ryuga sent his Dragon to the Graveyard, right when a ring of flames surrounded him and dealt damage to his Life Points.
Ryuga: Urgh!
Ryuga's LP: 4000-800=3200
Yudias: He took Effect Damage!
Yamabe: Awesome, Sylvio!
Kakimoto: Hey you! If you quit now, you can spare yourself the humiliation!
Ryuga only looked at them with unwavering eyes.
Ryuga: Not a chance!
Sylvio: Alright then… Thestalos! Attack that fallen Fairy with Fireball Blast!
The Monarch created a fireball in his hand and launched at Dark Valkyria, who braced herself. But Ryuga was ready for that.
Ryuga: I activate my Trap, Gemini Booster!
Sylvio: Huh?!
The Trap is revealed to show some sort of generator.
Ryuga: I can target 1 Gemini Monster on my field and with it, Dark Valkyria gains 700 Attack points!
The Trap strengthened Valkyria whose strength now surpasses Thestalos.
ATK: 1800+700=2500
Valkyria fired a dark sphere that overpowered the fireball and then destroyed the Fire Monarch.
Sylvio: Gah!
Sylvio's LP: 4000-100=3900
Sylvio regained his composure from the small shockwave.
Sylvio: Looks like you were lucky yourself, but don't let it get to your head yourself! This Duel has just begun! I put 2 cards face down and end my turn!
Sylvio's hand: 2
Set card: 2
Ryuga: Alright, it's my turn. I draw!
Ryuga looked and picked another strong card.
Ryuga: I summon my Evocator Chevalier in Attack mode!
The blazing red armored Warrior appeared.
ATK: 1900
Manabu: It may look like Ryuga could win, but despite his opponent being arrogant…
Nyandestar nodded as she knew it was too easy.
Ryuga: Get ready for a beatdown, Sylvio! Because both my Monsters are attacking you directly!
Dark Valkyria readied a dark sphere while Chevalier raised his sword. But before they could attack…
Sylvio: Hah! This time you walked into my own Trap! Zoma the Spirit!
Ryuga Huh?
The Trap showed a Zombie Dragon with gray skin, thin body, red eyes, and no membrane on his wings.
Sylvio: This allows me to summon it as a Monster with 1800 Attack points.
Yuran: A Trap card…
Yuo: That can turn into a Monster?!
Zoma came out of the card and the 2 Gemini Monsters are now facing him. Celeste felt disgusted just looking at it.
Celeste: Ew! That 's gross!
The girls agreed with Celeste as the Monster's appearance was disgusting, even Tiger finds it gross.
ATK: 1800
Ryuga: He's not strong enough against my Chevalier!
Sylvio: Well I'm not done! I'm activating another Trap card, Escalation of the Monarchs!
The second Trap showed Thestalos the Mega Monarch and Mobius the Mega Monarch combining their attacks in a swirling powerful blast of their respective colors.
Ryuga: What does that do?
Sylvio: What it does is allow me to perform a Tribute Summon during your turn, even during the Battle Phase!
Ryuga: No way!
Gavin: A Tribute Summon during the opponents turn!? These Duels are stronger that ours!
The Goha Siblings can't help but agree with that after seeing the power of these Duelists from another Universe.
Ryuga, as well as Celeste, didn't expect a Tribute Summon in the attack phase.
Celeste: Tribute Summon? That means that he has another Monarch!
Sylvio: I now Tribute my Zoma the Spirit to Tribute Summon Kuraz the Light Monarch!
The Dark Spirit then faded in a golden light, and coming out of that light was a golden armored warrior bearing a light brown cape and a big golden ring behind his back.
ATK: 2400
Sylvio: And now his special ability activates! You see, when he's successfully summoned on the field he can't attack, but he can destroy up to 2 cards on the field.
Ryuga: 2 cards!?
Ryuga was shocked as he looked at his 2 Monsters who are potential targets.
Sylvio: The card that I will destroy will be your Chevalier, and… my Escalation of the Monarchs!
Kuraz called forth light energy in his hands and fired one that hit Chevalier and disintegrated him in golden light before doing the same with Sylvio's Trap card.
Yuhi: He destroyed his own Trap card!?
Celeste: Why would he destroy his own Trap?
Sylvio: The answer is simple. When Kuraz destroys a card, the controller of that card can draw for each card destroyed by this ability. Since both our cards are destroyed, we both draw 1 card.
Roa: That guy is quite clever.
But Ryuga and Sylvio drew from their Decks thanks to Kuraz's ability.
Ryuga: I'll put 2 cards face down and end my turn.
Ryuga's hand: 1
Set card: 2
Sylvio: Looks like it's my turn then!
Sylvio drew, and what he saw in his hand, and what he's made him smile before starting to laugh.
Sylvio: Hehehe! Hahahahahaha!
Ryuga and Celeste were worried about what he's laughing at.
Sylvio: Looks like this Duel is pretty much over! I now Tribute Kuraz in order to summon the King of all Monarchs!
Kuraz vanished, and soon a large dark portal opened on the ground, and then something was rising out of it as its shadow covered Ryuga and Celeste. The girl was getting worried now.
Toombs: Something terrifying is rising from the Underworld!
Celeste: What is that?!
Sylvio: What you see is the bringer of your defeat! Behold the mighty Erebus, the Underworld Monarch!
Tyler: Whoa! You got that Monster being from the Underworld right!
Toombs smiled at being told he was right.
Sitting on a giant throne with his fist resting on his faceplate was a titanic Monster with gray and black armor, spiked shoulderpads, a gray ring behind his back, tathered furry cape, and big Demon horns behind his back.
ATK: 2800
Ryuga wasn't fazed in the slightest as he and Dark Valkyria faced the towering Monster.
Sylvio: I bet you're wondering, "How was he able to summon a Level 8 Monster with only 1 Tribute?". The answer is simple; by Tributing a Tribute Summon Monster, it counts as two!
Ootomo: A skillful play from the great Sylvio!
Sylvio's friends cheered for him as he continued.
The audience grudgingly have to agree that Sylvio is not a half-bad Duelist himself.
Sylvio: Since Erebus was successfully summoned, by discarding 2 Monarch Spell and Trap cards from my hand or Deck, I'm allowed to target 1 card on your hand, field, or Graveyard, and shuffle it back into your Deck!
The cards he sent from the Graveyard was Strike of the Monarchs and Tenacity of the Monarchs.
Ryuga: Here it comes…
Ryuga readied himself for what's coming next.
Sylvio: I'm afraid your Dark Valkyria will have to step off the stage now. Make way for your Emperor!
Erebus created a dark portal from his hand, it created a strong vacuum that sucked Valkyria in before closing.
Celeste: Oh no! Now Ryuga is completely defenseless!
Sylvio: And now you're finished! Erebus, wipe him out with your unstoppable Fist of the Underworld!
Erebus stood up from his throne as dark energy formed around his arm and fist, before releasing a fist made of dark aura straight at Ryuga.
Celeste: Ryuga!
Celeste started to become worried for him, but right before the dark fist connected.
Ryuga: I activate my Trap Defense Draw!
The Trap absorbed the dark fist, negating the attack.
Sylvio: Say what?!
Sylvio and his goons didn't expect that.
Ryuga: This card not only negates an attack, but also allows me to draw one card!
Yudias: He survived! And he managed to draw a card too!
Yuga: In a Master Duel, you can only draw 1 card. So it's best that he has ways to add more cards in his hand.
Ryuga drew his card while Sylvio was upset that his attack failed.
Sylvio: Drat! That's just so unfair! It was supposed to be my grand move!
Sylvio was throwing a tantrum while Ryuga and Celeste sweatdropped.
Sylvio: No matter! You have only one card in your hand so you can't make a comeback!
He then looked at his hand and saw the 2 Monsters he's holding.
Sylvio: (And when I summon my Spell Striker and Caius the Shadow Monarch, it'll be game over for you!)
Sylvio looked back at Ryuga.
Sylvio: I'll end my turn.
Sylvio's hand: 2
Sylvio set: 0
-LID Headquarters, Paradise City-
At the LID Headquarters, Declan and Claud, who were watching the Duel with interest, were soon joined by another viewer, Shay.
Shay: You called me here just to see a meaningless Duel from one of your lower Students, Declan?
Luke: What is that guy's deal? Doesn't he like Duels or something?
His friends sweatdropped at that.
Declan: Not quite, we managed to find the identity of that Fusion Duelist from yesterday.
Now that caught Shay's undivided attention.
Shay: What?
Declan: That girl next to the boy who's Dueling, she's the Fusion Duelist that can perform Contact Fusion.
Shay turned to the screen and looked at the blonde haired girl.
Declan: And the boy next to her was the one who she Dueled with yesterday.
Shay: He survived?!
Shay was shocked to learn that as he turned towards the boy that was Dueling along with the others.
-Paradise City-
Sylvio: You may have survived this turn, but only through mere luck! I promise that on my next turn you wouldn't last! So hurry up and make your last turn!
Celeste: Ryuga…
Celeste clenched her fist to her chest. She knew he was skilled and powerful, but even she was beginning to have doubts on how he would come back from this. With only 1 card in hand and with Erebus on the field, it would be difficult.
Ryuga: Hate to break it to you, but you're the one who wouldn't get a next turn!
The surprised Sylvio and his goons.
Sylvio: What!?
Ootomo: Relax! He's just trying to make you lose focus, that's all!
Kakimoto: He's bluffing! No worries!
Yamabe: Crush him good, Sylvio! Then we can finish things with her!
The boys encouraged their leader.
Ryuga: As if I would lose to someone like you! I draw!
The card Ryuga drew was his Dragon of Sanctity.
Ryuga: Since I have only 2 cards in my hand I can send Dragon of Sanctity to the Graveyard, allowing us to draw until we have 6 cards in our hand.
Sylvio: My, how generous of you.
Sylvio teased as he drew his cards. Ryuga put his fingers on his Deck and closed his eyes.
Ryuga: My Deck, guide me to victory. I draw!
Ryuga looked at his full hand and saw 2 cards that would help him win this Duel.
Yuga: He's got them!
Luke: We're going to see that awesome summoning again!
Ryuga: Time to show them what I can really do.
He picked the 2 cards and showed them to Sylvio.
Ryuga: Get ready! I'm using the Scale 12 Kuridragon and Scale 2 Platinum Priestess Dragon to set the Pendulum Scale!
He set the 2 cards on the sides of his Duel Disk and the word Pendulum appeared. Rising from 2 pillars of light was Kuridragon and Platinum Priestess Dragon and the number 2 and 12 appeared beneath them.
Sylvio: WHAAAAT?!
Sylvio's Goons: NO WAY!
Sylvio and his goons were shocked at seeing the Pendulum Monsters in the pillars of light.
Sylvio: How?! I was promised the first Pendulum cards from the Leo Corporation! How is it that you have Pendulum cards?!
Ryuga: That secret remains with me. Now, I can summon Monsters from Level 3 to 11!
Sylvio didn't like where this was going while Celeste watched with a smile.
Ryuga: Might power filled with infinite potential, lead the path to victory! I Pendulum Summon!
1 red light came out of the portal.
Ryuga: Appear from the ashes, Phoenix Gearfried!
Appearing on the field was a flaming Fire Knight in white armor.
ATK: 2800
Meanwhile, Sylvio was shocked to see someone other than Yuga, and more importantly himself, Pendulum Summon.
Sylvio: You may have Pendulum Summoned, but your Monster has the same Attack Points as my Erebus! Unless you try to accomplish mutual destruction!
Ryuga: I'm not that desperate. I use the Spell Monster Reborn and bring back from Graveyard Blackstorm Dragon!
Appearing back from the Graveyard was Blackstorm Dragon. A large black Wyvern with tattered wings and a large fin behind his back.
Luke: Awesome! Now he has 2 powerful Monsters on the field!
ATK: 2700
Ryuga: Now that I have these 2 Monsters on my field, everything is now set!
Sylvio: Huh? What do you mean by that?!
While Sylvio was confused, Celeste's eyes widened in amazement as she made the connection.
Celeste: No way… Ryuga, you can…
The audience became confused at that, wondering what they were talking about?
Oragonking: Everyone, you're about to see another new summoning.
Now that surprises them.
Yuga: What? A new summoning!?
-LID Headquarters, Paradise City-
Declan made the connection as well.
Declan: 2 Level 8 Monsters. This child is more interesting than I thought.
Shay was silent as he saw Ryuga's move with interest.
-Paradise City-
Ryuga: With my 2 Level 8 Phoenix Gearfried and Darkstorm Dragon I build the Overlay Network!
Gearfried turned into a red light while Darkstorm turned into a purple light, and a vortex of stars appeared on the floor where the 2 lights went inside.
Romin: They went inside a vortex!?
Yuga: He calls it an Overlay Network!
Gavin: What's going to happen!?
Sylvio: WHAT?!
Sylvio's Goons: Xyz again!?
A pillar of swirling light came out of the vortex.
Ryuga: Furious lightning and ravaging thunder! Come together and form the embodiment of a divine storm! I Xyz Summon! Rank 8, Thunder End Dragon!
From the vortex appeared a bipedal blue, black and white Dragon, having a long neck with spikes and streams of crackling purple energy on the 3 horns on his head, and blue electricity coming from the spikes on his body. 2 yellow orbs of light were orbiting around him.
ATK: 3000
Everyone was awed at the new summoning.
Yuamu: Xyz Summon?
Oragonking: They can be summoned by using Monsters that have the same Level, and instead of Levels, Xyz Monsters have Ranks instead.
Luke: What are those glowing things flying around that Dragon?
Oragonking: The Monsters used to Xyz Summon become overlay units. They are used to activate an Xyz Monster's ability.
Sylvio was shaking at his knees when he saw that Xyz Monster.
Sylvio: 3000 Attack points… it still isn't enough to beat me!
Right now he's too scared to think up a retort.
Ryuga: Then how about this? I activate Thunder End Dragon special ability! By using one Overlay Unit, Thunder End can instantly wipe every other Monster on the field besides itself!
1 Overlay Unit entered Thunder End's chest as electricity built inside his body.
Luke: Whoa! Xyz Monsters are so awesome!
Sylvio: NO WAY! NOT AGAIN!
Horrible memories of a certain black Dragon came to Sylvio's mind. Thunder End reminds him of that terrifying encounter.
Ryuga: Thunder 's Rage!
Thunder End shot a lightning bolt in the sky before raining down as multiple bolts of lightning around the field. One hitting Erebus. The giant Monarch of the Underworld sagged on his throne before exploding.
Sylvio was terrified since he's wide open for an attack.
Sylvio: Aah! Can't we talk about this!?
Ryuga: You decided to not leave us alone, so this is what you get for bothering us! Thunder End Dragon, Rising Voltage!
Thunder End released a series of upwards-rising lightning bolts at Sylvio.
Sylvio: AAAAAAAAH!BZZZT!
Sylvio was literally shocked despite not being an Action Duel. As the attack ended, he was on his knees.
Sylvio's LP: 3900-3000=900
Sylvio: T-That was just a lucky shot… I still have Life Points left…
He then got up, albeit with difficulty.
Sylvio: When it's my turn…
Ryuga: I'll activate a Trap!
Sylvio: Huh!?
Sylvio was surprised as Ryuga activated a Trap card, showing a smaller Boxer going to face a giant Boxer.
Ryuga: It's the Trap Desperate Battle! Since Thunder End Dragon finished his attack, by reducing his power by 1000, he can attack again!
Thunder End lost some power, but he was ready to unleash another attack again.
ATK: 3000-1000=2000
Yuhi: Yep, it's over for him.
Sylvio laughed nervously as he was going to lose again.
Sylvio: Can I pay you to let me win?
His answer was a lightning strike from the heavens, smoking him and making him fall face first.
Yuamu: That's a no.
Sylvio's LP: 0
Ryuga Win!
Sylvio's Goons: Sylvio!
Sylvio's cronies went to check on him. Ryuga looked at Thunder End Dragon, who looked back at him.
Ryuga: Nice having you on my team, Thunder End.
Thunder End Dragon growled in agreement before vanishing.
Yudias: It's nice to see the bond Ryuga has with his Monsters.
Celeste: Ryuga!
Ryuga saw Celeste come running to congratulate him.
Celeste: That was amazing! I never knew you could Xyz Summon as well! I don't know what to say!
Ryuga scratched his head in embarrassment.
Ryuga: Technically, I know all the summoning methods for some time now. I'm currently struggling to add them to my Pendulum Summon.
Celeste: Now way! You can use all the summoning methods!?
Sylvio: Hey you!
Ryuga and Celeste turned around as Sylvio struggled to get up himself.
Sylvio: I don't know who you are, or how did you acquire Pendulum cards before I did, but I'm not leaving empty handed! Boys, get them!
At that command, Sylvio's goons went after them. Ryuga was ready to defend himself and Celeste… until the girl stood in front of him and attacked with a swift blur.
Whack! Whip! Smash!
Sylvio's goons: AAAAAAH!
The 3 goons were sent flying and they all landed on top of Sylvio.
Ryuga: Huh?
Ryuga was confused at what happened so suddenly. He then took notice of Celeste standing in front of him, with her wooden sword on her shoulder.
Celeste: How disgraceful…
Celeste looks down at Sylvio and his goons with disgust.
Ryuga was stunned to see how skilled Celeste was with that wooden sword. Suddenly, they started to hear voices coming towards them.
Luke was currently afraid of Celeste, while Tiger was impressed.
Female voice: I think I saw it come over here!
Male voice: If we hurry we may be able to see who's Dueling!
Female voice: Hey, wait up!
Ryuga looked back at the downed boys and realized they have to hightail out of here.
Ryuga: Not good. If people see us like this, then there will be a lot of explaining to do!
Celeste thought the same way.
Celeste: Agreed, so don't just stand there! Let 's go!
She quickly grabbed his hand and she ran out of the street dragging Ryuga with her.
At that moment, Zuzu and Sora entered the scene, and were shocked to find Sylvio and his goons laying in a pile.
Nyandestar: And once again, they missed them.
Zuzu: Huh!? Is that… Sylvio?
Sora: They look all beat up.
Zuzu went down to check on them.
Zuzu: Hey, Sylvio! Are you okay? What happened here?
Despite what Sylvio did to her and Yuga a few days ago it was no excuse for her not to worry about them. Sylvio lifted his head, albeit he was still in a daze.
Sylvio: No… fair… He can… Pendulum Summon…
With that he lost consciousness, but Zuzu and Sora were able to hear all of that, and boy they were surprised.
Sora: No way! They were beaten by someone that can Pendulum Summon?
Manabu: But now they are aware that someone can Pendulum Summon besides their friend Yuya.
Zuzu: But I thought Yuya was the only one who had Pendulum cards!
Sora: Well, apparently someone else does.
The 2 looked back at Sylvio and his goons. Those guys wouldn't be waking up anytime soon.
-LID Headquarters, Paradise City-
The Operators were currently trying their best to keep track of Ryuga and Celeste.
Claude: Don't lose sight of them!
Operators: Affirmative, sir!
Unfortunately, both Ryuga and Celeste entered an alley where there are no cameras inside.
Female Operator: We lost them, sir!
Claude: Well, find them again!
Meanwhile, Declan was speaking with Shay about the Duel.
Declan: So, what do you think of that Duelist, Shay?
They both looked at the energy level charts on the screen, and it showed that the Xyz energy was quite high. The Pendulum Energy also showed to be high as well.
Shay: That boy definitely has a strong determination and a steel will, but with energy levels that high, he can't possibly be from Standard!
Declan wasn't so sure about that before turning to Claude.
Declan: Any new information about our mystery Duelist, Claude?
Claude: Negative, sir. All we know through his Duel Disk that his name is Ryuga Shirogane, other than that we found nothing since we haven't found a birth certificate. He's also using an outdated Duel Disk.
Declan: Shirogane?,
Declan's eyes narrowed as he found that name familiar.
Yuamu: Something tells me they're gonna chase those guys now that they know their identities.
