Yu-gi-oh Zexal: Feeling the ultimate flow.
Chapter 10: Training, a new world of Duel Monsters and the dragon of darkness.
The sun was high in the sky, shining down on Heartland City in peace with no one to disturb it. (Oh, how little they know about the damage the Barians and Duel Academy caused to it) At the Tsukumo household, Yuma was sitting down on the floor in his room that has all the artefacts that his dad brought home, looking at his deck.
Currently, he had his cards out on the desk that he used to hold a picture of his parents, looking at all of his cards, along with his Number cards that he casually uses like Utopia, Leviathan Dragon and Gogogo Goliath. Astral and Enna were floating behind him with Enna holding their child. That Duel with Kite really opened Yuma's eyes at how there are powerful Duelists out there in the world and he needs to get better to handle them and protect his friends.
"I threw everything I had at Kite, but it wasn't enough. Even the power of Zexal and Utopia Beyond wasn't enough". Yuma said out loud as he continued working on his deck, currently holding Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force and Utopia in his right hand, while holding Leviathan Dragon and Gogogo Goliath's cards with his left hand.
"It was too soon to judge if the power of Zexal wasn't enough to defeat Kite". Enna told Yuma, thinking that if the Duel had lasted longer, the power of Zexal would have defeated Kite. "Enna is correct, Yuma. However, from that Duel, we've learned what Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force is capable of, so it's not a complete lost". Astral told Yuma that thanks to their Duel against Kite, they've learned what Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force can do.
"I admit you've got a point. Utopia Beyond really saved our hides in that Duel. I was thinking that maybe Astral Force could Rank up even my normal Xyz Monsters and Number cards". Yuma replied to Astral with a smile as he put Leviathan Dragon and Gogogo Goliath's cards down on the desk, before he picked up Utopia Beyond's card with his left hand.
"Astral Force has the power to Rank up any Xyz Monster. You can even add it to your hand instead of drawing". Enna told Yuma about Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force's effect that allows it to return to the hand. "Now that's what I call nice". Yuma remarked with a smile as he looked at Astral Force and Utopia Beyond.
Astral and Enna's son started crying out as he reached out for Utopia Beyond's card, getting everyone's attention with Enna smiling at her child. "Would it be alright if my son holds your card?" Enna asked Yuma if her son could hold Utopia Beyond's card.
"Sure". Yuma replied to Enna with a smile as he gave Utopia Beyond's card to Astral and Enna's son, who laughed happily as he held Utopia Beyond's card. "He looks happy holding Utopia Beyond". Yuma commented with a smile as he watched the energy baby laugh at Utopia Beyond's card.
"Indeed". Astral said in agreement with a smile, watching his son with a smile. "Yuma!" A familiar voice called out from below, getting Yuma, Astral and Enna's attention. Yuma got his cards together as he placed them in his jacket, before he went down to his room by climbing down the ladder. He saw Rio, Shark, Tori and Bronk waiting at his door. "What's up!?" Yuma greeted his friends, wondering why they're here.
A few seconds later, Yuma, Rio and Tori were sitting down on Yuma's bed while Shark and Bronk were standing up. Currently, Yuma was looking at something on Rio's Duel Pad, who wanted to show him something. "The World Duel Carnival?" Yuma said as he read what was on Rio's Duel Pad, which showed an upcoming tournament coming very soon to Heartland City.
"Yeah, it's like a big tournament or something! They're gonna be holding the whole thing in Heartland and like, these really incredible Duelists from all over the world, like places we never even heard of before are gonna be there". Bronk explained to Yuma about the World Duel Carnival.
"We thought it be a nice chance to have fun. We're all gonna participate, even me". Tori told Yuma that even she was planning to enter the World Duel Carnival. "And whoever wins can get any kind of wish, like even get a mansion all to yourself". Rio told Yuma that the winner could have any wish they would like, which will be granted.
'I bet Kite's gonna be there'. Yuma thought to himself, knowing that Kite will enter the World Duel Carnival as well to hunt Number cards. Yuma frowned and gritted his teeth at the thought of Kite, who tried to hurt Shark and Rio. Tori and Rio took notice of Yuma's angry expression, with the Ice Queen knowing who he was thinking about.
"Cool down already, Yuma". Shark told Yuma as his placed his hands in his pockets, getting the 13-year-old to look at him. "I know what you're thinking, you're thinking that guy from before is gonna be there. Well if he is, we'll be ready for him!" Shark told Yuma that if they ran into Kite in the World Duel Carnival, they'd be ready for their rematch.
"Yuma". Yuma's grandmother Haru said from behind Shark, making everyone widen their eyes in surprise at her unexpected and surprisingly entrance out of nowhere. "Where did you come from?" Yuma questioned in surprise, surprised at her entrance. "I need you to be a sweetheart, and take these to an old friend of mine who lives out of town, there's a note inside as well''. Haru told her grandson as she brought out a big bag out of nowhere, which was full of food.
'Since when did I become a delivery boy?' Yuma thought to himself with a sweat drop at how his grandmother brought that out of nowhere. "There's one more thing you should know sweetheart. Where he lives, there's a super special rare and powerful card, which is the only copy of itself in the world where he lives". Haru told her grandson that her friend has a rare card, getting Yuma, Shark and Rio's attention.
"Ok, now I'm interested. Let me get change and then I'll head off!" Yuma called out with a smirk as he got off his bed and went to get change, now interested in this super rare card. 'This card, if grandmother says it's the only copy in the world, I gotta have it. It can help me when I Duel Kite next time'. Yuma thought to himself, now wanting that rare card so that it can help him in his duel against Kite next time.
(Later on that day during sunset and outside of Heartland)
Outside of Heartland city, Yuma, who was wearing his new casual outfit, was currently struggling to walk up some stairs, carrying that huge bag that his Grandmother gave to him. "This…is…torture". Yuma gasped out as he reached a part of the stairs where the others were.
Tori and Bronk were gasping for air, having collapsed on their knees, while Shark and Rio were in perfect condition, not tired at all. Rio was currently next to Enna, with the two looking at Enna and Astral's child with a smile, while Astral was riding on the bag that Yuma was carrying.
"Aww come on! Just how many more stairs are there!?" Yuma shouted out in irritation that there was more stairs to climb up to get to their destination. "Quit your whining already, Yuma!" Shark snapped at Yuma, having hated that he had to come along. "And for that matter, why'd I have to come!?" The 14-year-old added, wanting an explanation on why he came.
"I brought you along because as Yuma's friend, you have to be there to cheer him up, not to mention hang out with him since you two are friends". Rio explained to her brother on why he's here, telling him that as Yuma's friend, he should be there for Yuma.
"Basically, you made me come". Shark grumbled out in anger that Rio dragged him into this. "Enough of this!" Yuma called out in irritation, before he ran as fast as he could up the stairs with Enna floating after him. "Alright, go Yuma!" Tori called out to Yuma with a smile as Rio and Shark walked after the 13-year-old.
Back with Yuma, he made it to the top of the stairs and did a high jump for dramatic effects as he landed on his feet, before he saw a dojo in front of him. "A dojo? Are you kidding me!?" Yuma called out in irritation as he walked up to the dojo and slide the door open. "Hello, is anybody home!?" Yuma called out as he took off the bag and put it near the wall, looking left and right for anyone.
However, above Yuma was a shadow, before it jumped at the bag of food. Yuma, having heard something behind him, turned around before his eyes widened in surprise when he saw an old man on top of the bag, eating as much as he could. "Where did you come from old timer?" Yuma asked in surprise at how this old man came out of nowhere.
"Old timer! The name happens to be Roku! However, you can call me Master Roku!" The old man introduced himself, making Yuma slightly widen his eyes in surprise. "Master Roku!'' Yuma said in surprise, while Astral and Enna were floating about the two humans.
(Later at nighttime)
Later on during the nighttime, Yuma, Bronk, Tori and Rio were sitting down, watching the old man known as Roku gulp down a bowl of soup with their footwear off. Shark bailed when Rio wasn't looking because he didn't want to waste time in an old rusted down dojo like this one.
"Yup, a full belly is indeed a happy belly! Be sure to give my thanks to Haru!" Roku exclaimed in satisfaction as he finished eating, getting Yuma's attention. "You know my grandmother?'' Yuma asked in surprise that Roku knew his grandmother. "Yup, and let me guess, you came here for the rare card, correct". Roku replied to Yuma with a smirk, knowing that Yuma came here for the rare card.
"How'd you know that Yuma came for the rare card?" Rio asked in surprise that Roku knew that Yuma came here for the rare card. "Simple, the look in his eyes tells me that he's a Duelist that wants to get stronger, correct?" Roku replied to Rio, telling her how he knows that Yuma came for the rare card.
"So you're just gonna let Yuma have it?" Bronk asked Roku if he was gonna let Yuma have the rare card. "Perhaps, but first you four have to start cleaning this room". Roku replied as he got up on his feet and started walking to the back door that lead to another room of the dojo.
"Clean this room? But why though?" Tori asked in confusion at why they should clean Roku's dojo for him. "Yuma's grandmother's note told me that you four would do whatever I asked. Shame that other boy left, it would have done him some good". Roku told the gang that Haru's message said that they'd do what Roku asked, before the old man closed the door.
"Now I wish I left with Shark". Bronk grumbled out, now wishing that he left with Shark so that he wouldn't have to help clean up this old place. "Come on guys, this place isn't gonna clean itself". Rio called out with a smile as she got to work, with Yuma, Bronk and Tori joining in, while Astral and Enna watched.
30 minutes later, they all finally finished cleaning the place. "That is the last time I do a delivery for my grandmother". Yuma remarked as he placed a broom against the wall, taking deep breaths from the exhaustion. "You cleaned like you've done this a lot, Rio". Tori said to her friend, who faced her with a smile.
"Believe it or not, Reginald doesn't clean up after himself, so it's up to me to keep the house clean". Rio replied to Tori with a smile, thinking back to when she cleans up the house since Shark doesn't do it at all. "Wow, my opinion of Shark keeps on changing by the day". Bronk remarked, his view of Shark changing even more.
Yuma chuckled at what Bronk said, before he looked over at the door that lead to the room that Roku went in. "That old timer's been in there for 30 minutes straight. I wonder what's inside". Yuma said to himself in wonder as he went up to the door and pushed it open with both his hands, before he gasped in shock at what he saw.
Inside the room were statues of legendary Duel Monsters. Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl, Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Blue-Eyes Alternative White Dragon, Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Elemental Hero Neos, Jinzo, Elemental Hero Flame Wingman, Flame Swordsman, Cyber Dragon, Cyber End Dragon, Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, Sorcerer of Dark Magic, Blade Amour Ninja and even Armed Dragon Level 10.
There were even statues of legendary Synchro Monsters like Stardust Dragon, Red Dragon Archfiend, Black Rose Dragon, Ancient Fairy Dragon, Black-Winged Dragon, Life Stream Dragon, Junk Warrior, Shooting Star Dragon, Red Nova Dragon, Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, White Aura Biphamet, Star Eater and Ascension Sky Dragon.
"By the ancient Egyptian god cards! Its Dark Magician, Elemental Hero Neos, Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Sorcerer of Dark Magic, Cyber End Dragon! There's even Stardust Dragon, Shooting Star Dragon, Junk Warrior, Ascension Sky Dragon and Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!" Yuma called out in complete awe, not believing what he was actually seeing with his own eyes. "Legendary monsters, even Synchro Monsters are here!" Yuma continued to call out in awe at what he was seeing, a huge smile forming on his face.
"Yuma, what's…!?" Rio called out as she, Bronk and Tori entered the room, before she gasped in shock at what she saw. Then, Rio, Bronk and Tori gained awe expressions on their faces at seeing the legendary monsters. "This is awesome!" Bronk called out in awe as he and Tori ran up next to Yuma, while Rio walked up to the statue of Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, looking at it in awe.
"I can't believe it! It's really Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier! I've always wanted one!" Rio called out in awe at seeing one of her favorite monsters, having always wanted a copy of the Synchro Monster. Everyone heard a chuckle, getting them to look and see Roku stepping out from behind one of the statues.
"I'm glad you like them. I've poured my heart and soul into making these wooden statues. Every time one of my little birdies flies from the nest. I carve a new one in his or hers honor. The Synchro Monsters are in honour for the legendary Duelists from the past, such as Yusei Fudo". Roku explained that he was the creator that created these wooden statues, getting Yuma and Rio's attention.
"By birdies, do you mean your students?" Rio asked Roku if he was referring to his students when he said 'birdies'. "Correct, my students came here to this Duel Sanctuary to train, where I teach them all I know. They mastered all kinds of different Dueling styles here. I carved the Synchro statues for the heroes of the past who saved our world". Roku continued to explain to Yuma and his friends, telling him why he created these statues for his students and the heroes of the past.
Astral and Enna, having been listening to the conversation were now curious about what the humans said about the Synchro Monsters and heroes of the past. "There were heroes from this world that saved the world with a different Summoning Method than Xyz?" Astral said in wonder at what he's learned, curious about Synchro Monsters now.
"I guess that the world was in danger years ago, yet people raised up and saved the world, forever remembered as heroes, along with their monsters, the Synchro Monsters of Duel Monsters". Enna said with a smile on her face as she rocked her baby, wishing to know more about the legendary heroes that used Synchro Monsters.
"Wow, that's amazing, and so are these statues. They look like they could move". Tori said with a smile, looking at the statues of the legendary monsters. "But they do move". Roku said with a smirk on his face, getting everyone's attention. "But how?" Yuma asked Roku in wonder, wondering how these statues could move.
"Simple, a Duel. During a Duel, they come to life. Do you wish to see?" Roku explained what he meant, getting Yuma to narrow his eyes as he put on his dark fingerless gloves. "Get set to get decked, old timer!" Yuma called out as the Duel Eye tattoo that he gained during his duel against Kite appeared over his left eye, along with placing the headset over his left eye.
"AR-Vision Link established!" The computer voice called out as the AR-Vision activated around them, with Roku placing his Duel Gazer on, while Rio, Tori and Bronk watched from the side. "Let's Duel!" Yuma and Roku called out with smirks on their faces.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
Roku Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
"In this Duel training scenario, two legends have already been summoned to each of our fields. Over here, I have Blue-Eyes Statue Dragon and Red-Eyes Statue Dragon! You have Statue Dark Magician and State Dark Magician Girl! The Decks we're using are wooden training decks, made by yours truly!" Roku explained the rules about this special duel with the wooden statues of Blue-Eyes and Red-Eyes in front of him, while Yuma had the statues of Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl in front of him.
Yuma checked the wooden cards next to him, which were wooden versions of Reload, Shift, Pot of Avarice, Monster Reincarnation and Monster Recovery. "The four legends monsters have 0 ATK and DEF Points and remain as wooden statues. Their powers have been sealed away and they cannot attack!" Roku continued to explain about the special wooden monsters.
Blue-Eyes Statue Dragon ATK Points: 0/ Level: 8.
Red-Eyes Statue Dragon ATK Points: 0/ Level: 7.
Statue Dark Magician ATK Points: 0/ Level: 7.
Statue Dark Magician Girl ATK Points: 0/ Level: 6.
"Are you kidding me?! So that whole thing about them being able to move was a lie!'' Yuma cried out in anger that Roku might have been lying. "You could say that they could move. You could believe that they cannot. The choice is yours to make". Roku replied to Yuma with a smirk, making him frown in confusion.
'I see. The potential of these monsters depends on the decisions that Yuma makes'. Astral thought to himself, solving Roku's little riddle. "Yuma! You have the power bring them to live!'' Astral told his partner, getting Yuma to look at him. "And how exactly am I gonna do that?" Yuma asked Astral on how he can bring the statue monsters to life.
"One of the cards in your deck must be the key to unlocking their powers". Astral replied to Yuma, thinking that a card could help them out. Yuma looked at the wooden statue deck, before he began to smirk. "I think I know what kind of card we need!" Yuma exclaimed, knowing what card he needs to draw.
Roku sat down on his butt, pointing at Yuma with his right hand's index finger. "Should I get comfy? Maybe make myself some tea". Roku taunted Yuma, thinking that he should get comfortable while Yuma thinks of a move. "Get back on your feet, old timer! I draw!" Yuma cried out as he drew the top wooden card of the wooden deck in a dramatic fashion.
Yuma looked at the card he drew, which was the Neo Statue World field spell. The headset activated as a screen appeared in front of Yuma, showing the field, cards in hand and monsters' ATK Points, Levels and Attributes. "Sweet!" Yuma said to himself, not just for the draw, but also for what the headset can do.
"Get a load of this old man, the Neo Statue Zone Field Spell!'' Yuma called out, holding out the Spell card that he was holding with his right hand.
(Neo Statue Zone/ Type: Field Spell/ Effect: Negates the effects of Statue monsters that lowers their ATK and DEF points and the effect that stops them from declaring an attack)
"Oh". Roku said with a smile, still sitting down. "The Field Spell removes the seal on all Statue Monsters!" Yuma explained the Spell's effect as the world around them changed to a purple dimension with yellow sparkles, getting Rio, Tori and Bronk to look around in surprise.
The Statue Monsters' eyes glowed as cracks began to form on them. "Alright everyone, let's feel the flow!" Yuma called out as the seal on the monsters disappeared, with auras that represent their attributes, surrounded them. The auras disappeared to reveal the legendary monsters.
Yugi Moto's two ace monsters, Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl let out cries as they appeared, taking stances. Seto Kaiba's Blue-Eyes and Joey Wheeler's Red-Eyes unleashed powerful howls as they appeared.
Blue-Eyes Statue Dragon ATK Points: 0000 + 3000 = 3000/ Level: 8.
Red-Eyes Statue Dragon ATK Points: 0000 + 2400 = 2400/ Level: 7.
Statue Dark Magician ATK Points: 0000 + 2500 = 2500/ Level: 7.
Statue Dark Magician Girl ATK Points: 0000 + 2000 = 2000/ Level: 6.
"This is totally awesome!" Yuma cried out in excitement at seeing the legendary monsters. "I'm never gonna forget about this!" Yuma continued to call out in excitement at seeing the legendary monsters with his own eyes. "This is like the greatest thing ever!" Bronk called out with his eyes sparkling, making Tori sigh while Rio continued to look at the legendary monsters.
Yuma looked at the wooden cards in his hand, before he picked one up. "Next up is the Reload Spell card!" Yuma called out as he held out the wooden card. "This Spell lets me shuffle my hand into the deck and then draw the same amount!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as he took the wooden cards and shuffled them back into the deck, drawing the top four cards.
"Now that's nice. Hope you're ready old-timer, because now I sacrifice my two magicians…!" Yuma called out as winds surrounded the two magicians on his field, covering them both as the two Spellcasters merged together. "…To Advance Summon The Statue Sorcerer of Dark Magic!" Yuma called out as lightning stroke the wind, revealing the legendary monster, Sorcerer of Dark Magic with his cape blowing in the breeze.
(The Statue Sorcerer of Dark Magic/ Attribute: Dark/ Level: 9/ ATK Points: 3200/ DEF Points: 2800/ Type: Fairy/ Effect: This card cannot be Normal or Set Summon, only special summoned from your hand by releasing two level 5 or higher statue monsters that have 'Magician' in their names. While this card is face-up on the field, it has zero ATK and DEF and cannot declare an attack. When this card battles an opponent's monster, that monster loses 500 ATK Points for every monster with 'Magician' in its name in ether players' graveyards)
The Statue Sorcerer of Dark Magic ATK Points: 0000 + 3200 = 3200/ Level: 9.
"Well I have to say not bad". Roku commented, impressed with Yuma's skills so far. "I'm not done yet, old man! I play the Equip Spell, Stone Bound Wand!" Yuma called out as he held out the wooden card with his right hand.
(Stone Bound Ward/ Type: Spell/ Effect: Equip this card to one Statue Monster you control. The equipped monster gains 100 ATK Points X's its Level)
A red wand appeared in Sorcerer of Dark Magic's left hand, who twirled it. "This Spell increases my monster's ATK Points by 100 X its Level! Since Sorcerer of Dark Magic is level 9, he gains 900 ATK Points!" Yuma explained what his Spell card does, as Sorcerer of Dark Magic powered up.
The Statue Sorcerer of Dark Magic ATK Points: 3200 + 900 = 4100.
"Now that he's powered up, Sorcerer of Dark Magic, go forth and attack Red-Eyes Black Dragon! When my Sorcerer attacks, your monster loses 500 ATK Points for every monster with 'Magician' in its name in both players' graveyards! Since there's Statue Dark Magician and Statue Dark Magician Girl in the graveyard, your lizard loses 1000 ATK Points!" Yuma explained his Sorcerer's special ability as a black and pink aura surrounded Red-Eyes, draining its powers.
Red-Eyes Statue Dragon ATK Points: 2400 – 1000 = 1400.
"Now then, Sorcerer, attack with Celestial Blast!" Yuma called out as Sorcerer of Dark Magic unleashed a flame wave from his staff, destroying Red-Eyes. (4100 – 1400 = 2700)
Roku Life Points: 4000 – 2700 = 1300.
"I gotta admit that's impressive". Roku said with a smile after watching Yuma's performance. "I'll end my turn with a face down!" Yuma called out as a face down card appeared on his field.
Roku Life Points: 2600/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
"Question…" Roku began to speak as he got off his rear behind. "You may have moved a monster, but can you move a monster?" Roku questioned with a smirk, getting Yuma, Rio, Astral and Enna's attention. "Move a monster? Does he mean like those voices I've been hearing lately, like Gagaga Girl?" Yuma said in confusion, still having questions on how he has been hearing his monsters' voices.
"Maybe you need a demonstration". Roku said with a smirk on his face, making Yuma frown in confusion, before he felt something incredibly wrong.
Yuma closed his eyes, before he reopened them as he saw Blue-Eyes in front of him, roaring at him. 'What the heck!? Wait a second!' Yuma thought to himself as he looked at his hands, which had dark gloves and was holding two staffs. 'No way! I'm The Sorcerer of Dark Magic!' Yuma thought to himself in shock that he was somehow his monster.
Yuma looked at where his body was, before his eyes widened in shock at seeing his body had turned into a statue. Astral, was next to his body, looked at it in confusion, before he looked at Yuma. "This is an interesting development". Astral commented at seeing this unexpected development.
'When I get out of this, I'll show you an interesting development!' Yuma shouted out, only his mouth didn't open at all since he was still Sorcerer of Dark Magic. "Look alive sunny, cause it's my turn!" Roku called out as he drew his card, getting Yuma's attention. "First I activate Pot of Greed, which allows me to draw two cards!" Roku explained as he showed the wooden card, before he drew two more cards.
"I now activate a Spell card, Polymerization!" Roku called out as he held out a wooden copy of a legendary card as the Spell materialized, making Yuma widen his eyes.
'No way, a Fusion Summon!' Yuma thought to himself in shock that Roku was doing a Fusion Summon because those have been around longer than Synchro, so many people don't use Fusion very often. "With this Spell, I'll fuse the Blue-Eyes on my field and the two in my hand!" Roku called out with a smirk, holding three wooden versions of Blue Eyes.
A tornado came out of the Spell and surrounded Blue-Eyes, covering it from view. "With this, I Fusion Summon the legendary Blue-Eyes Ultimate Statue Dragon!'' Roku called out as the legendary Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon appeared from the tornado, roaring.
Blue-Eyes Ultimate Statue Dragon ATK Points: 4500/ Level: 12.
"And now I sacrifice Blue-Eyes Ultimate Statue Dragon!" Roku called out with a smirk, making Yuma widen his eyes in shock. 'What!' Yuma called out in shock that Roku was releasing a Fusion Monster. "And now here comes Blue Eye Shining Statue Dragon!" Roku called out with a smirk as cracks formed on Blue-Eye Ultimate Statue Dragon, before a bright light appeared that covered the Ultimate Dragon from view.
Out of the light came a big beautiful blue dragon with shining marks all over his body, releasing a powerful roar.
(Blue-Eyes Shining Statue Dragon/ Attribute: Light/ Type: Dragon/ Effect/ Level: 10/ ATK Points: 3000/ DEF: 2500/ Effect: This card cannot be Normal or Set, only Special Summoned by releasing a 'Blue-Eyes Ultimate Statue Dragon'. While this card is face-up on the field, it has 0 ATK and DEF and cannot declare an attack. This card's ATK increases by 300 points for every monster with 'Dragon' in its name in the graveyard. You can negate the effects of Spell, Trap and Monster cards that target this card. You can offer this card as a Tribute to destroy any cards you choose)
'Oh boy, that's so not good!' Yuma exclaimed, looking at Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon in awe and slight fear. "For every monster with 'Dragon' in its name in my graveyard, my Shining Dragons gains 300 ATK Points and since you might not have counted, there are five dragons. Times three by five and you'll get fifteen, or in this case 1500 ATK Points!" Roku called out with a smirk as his dragon's ATK Points went up.
Blue-Eyes Shining Statue Dragon ATK Points: 3000 + 1500 = 4500.
'At least it can't get worse…and now that I've said that, it's gonna get worse'. Yuma stated, knowing that he just got into more trouble because of his words. "Now get ready because I'm playing the Double Attack Spell card!'' Roku called out with a smirk, holding out the wooden card as it materialized on his field.
'Oh boy'. Yuma thought to himself, knowing what that card does. "By discarding the level 11 Statue Sophia, Goddess of Rebirth, my dragon can now attack twice!'' Roku explained the effects of his spell as he discarded the last card in his hand as a blue aura covered Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon.
'Not good, now it can attack me directly. I can't even play my trap, Mirror Mail and Bound Wand can't revive Sorcerer of Dark Magic. …If I'm going down, then I'm going down in style! Go Celestial Blast attack!' Yuma called out as he fired the flame wave attack from his staff at Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon.
"Impressive, even when facing a strong monster, you don't back down! Impressive, but not enough I'm afraid! Go Blue-Eyes, attack and end this!" Roku ordered an attack as Blue-Eyes unleashed a Shining Neutron Blast attack, which easily tore past the Celestial Blast attack as Blue-Eyes' attack blasted Yuma, who cried out in pain as he returned to his body. Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon's attack didn't stop there and blasted Yuma's real body. (4500 – 4100 = 400)
Yuma life points: 4000 – 400 = 3600 – 4500 = 0000.
Yuma was pushed from the force of the attack to the ground on his back as his Life Points dropped to 0 as a screen appeared, showing that Roku was the victor with the AR vision deactivating with Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon disappearing.
Rio, Tori and Bronk, who had been watching, looked shocked at the outcome. "He lost!" Rio called out in concern for Yuma, having thought that he could have defeated Roku. "I guess I may have pushed you a little too hard". Roku said as he took off his Duel Gazer and began to walk towards Yuma, who took his headset off with the Duel Eye tattoo disappearing.
"Old man, were you this whole time trying to teach me that monsters can be afraid like us?'' Yuma asked Roku if this whole-time that he was trying to teach him something. "Indeed I was, but you figured it out on yourself. I am impressed, you tamed your fear and fought to your fullest and worked together with your monsters, you are a great Duelist". Roku explained the reason for this test, impressed with how Yuma fought without fear.
Yuma smiled at Roku's words, before he decided to ask him something. "Old man…do monsters have souls?" Yuma asked Roku if Duel Monsters had souls just like them, getting confused expressions from Tori and Bronk, a surprised expression from Rio while Roku looked serious. "Why would you ask that?" Roku asked Yuma why he would ask if monsters had souls.
"Well…the last few duels, I've been hearing voices that came from my monsters. Like in my duel against Shark, I heard a voice from Gagaga Girl". Yuma explained to Roku that he has been hearing voices for the last few days now. "Same with me, I've been hearing voices like Yuma''. Rio told Roku as she walked next to him, having been hearing voices from her own and Yuma's monsters as well.
"I see. You two can hear the monster's voices. Since ancient times, there's been Duelists who have been able to hear their monsters voices. It's been said that Duel Monsters have souls themselves and live in a world called the Duel Monsters Spirit World". Roku explained to Yuma and Rio, telling that monsters have souls and that they live in a world called the Duel Monsters Spirit world.
Both Yuma and Rio looked speechless at what Roku has told them, while Astral and Enna looked interested. "I can't believe it, monsters have souls like us!" Yuma said to himself in shock that his monsters had souls just like him. "Incredible, Duel Monsters are amazing". Rio whispered to herself in shock that Duel Monsters had souls just like them.
(The next morning)
Next morning at the Duel sanctuary, Yuma was up cleaning all the statues of the legendary monsters with Tori and Bronk watching him. "Yuma, weren't we going to watch a movie today?" Bronk questioned his best friend, wanting to go watch a movie since this was boring. "You two can go; I'll stay here and clean these statues. After all, I wanna learn more from the old man". Yuma replied to Bronk without looking at him, busy currently cleaning the Sorcerer of Dark Magic's statue.
Tori watched Yuma with a smile at how determined he was to learn more from Roku. "In that case, I'll whip up some breakfast!" Tori called out happily as she ran out of the room, passing through Roku. "Good morning". Tori greeted Roku with a smile, while Roku watched Yuma with a proud smile.
Meanwhile at the other side of the room, Rio was standing in front of the statue of Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, staring at it happily. Next to her, Shark sat down with his back against the wall, looking annoyed that he would have to stay here since Rio didn't want to leave. "Come on Rio. What's so great about staring at a statue?" Shark questioned his sister without looking at her, wanting to get out of here.
"You have no respect for statues, Reginald. Besides, this is no normal statue. This is a statue of Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, one of the most famous Synchro monsters in the world!" Rio replied to her brother in excitement, still refusing to believe that she is actually seeing one of her favorite monsters in the world here in the sanctuary.
Rio then turned to look at her brother with a smile. "Besides, I'm pretty sure you're enjoying the chance to look at the statue of White Aura Biphamet". Rio said with a smile on her face as she eyed the statue of White Aura Biphamet, making Shark grumble as he looked at the statue of his favorite Synchro monster.
Like Rio, Shark had a favorite Synchro Monster as well, only his favorite was White Aura Biphamet. "I wonder where I can get a copy of Trishula". Rio said in wonder as she continued to look at the statue, really wanting to have her own copy of Trishula. Astral and Enna were watching the humans with Enna holding their child, showing the statues to him, who looked at the legendary monsters in awe.
Roku watched the Kastle siblings with a smile as well, before he turned to leave. "What the- what happened here!?" Yuma called out in surprise, getting Roku's attention as he looked to see Yuma looking at the statue of Blade Armor Ninja, seeing the mark on it. "This statue looks like it was melded back together, but what happened?" Yuma said in concern as he checked the mark out, making Roku frown as he left.
After a few minutes, Rio and Shark went outside as well, leaving Yuma alone with Astral and Enna. Right now, Yuma just finished cleaning the Stardust Dragon statue. "Okay, all done now". Yuma said with a smile at finally finishing cleaning all the statues. However, that was when Yuma took notice of a face down card under the Stardust Dragon statue.
"A card?" Yuma said in confusion as he picked the card up with his right hand to see what it was. "Dark Rebellion… Xyz Dragon?" Yuma said in confusion, reading the card's name. The card was a Xyz dragon type card that's Rank 4, 2500 ATK Points, 2000 DEF Points and an ability that was special.
What Yuma said got Astral and Enna's attention as they floated over to Yuma to look at the card, with both astral world beings sensing something different with this card. "Yuma, I would actually be careful with that card. It doesn't seem like any regular Xyz Monster". Astral told his partner that there was something different about this card from usual Xyz monsters.
"I don't care. It looks cool to me". Yuma replies to his partner with a smile, before he heard a soft cry of a dragon. "Did you hear that?" Yuma asked Astral and Enna if they heard the cry that he heard. "We didn't hear anything". Enna replied to Yuma, having not heard the dragon cry, making Yuma look at the Xyz Monster in wonder.
Just then, a young man wearing ninja (shinobi) armour with a sword entered the Sanctuary with the lightning flashing behind him as he walked in. "Wait? Who are you?" Yuma asked in confusion as he put Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's card in his Extra Deck. The man turned to see Yuma on his left.
"Who are you kid?" The young man asked, while Yuma looked at the sword that he was carrying. "Yuma run! Get away my dear boy!" Roku called out, getting Yuma to see the old man injured a little with Tori, Shark, and Rio helping him on his feet. "Old man, what happened? Who the hell is he?" Yuma called out in concern for his master.
"Kaze… he's a former disciple of mine". Roku replied to Yuma, making everyone widen their eyes in shock at what he said. "I finally defeated you master. Now tell me, where is the legendary deck and the Synchro Monsters!?" The man known as Kaze called out, getting Yuma, Rio and Shark's attention.
"You think I'm going to hand them over you!" Roku called out in defiance to his former student. "What!?" Kaze called out in rage at what Roku said. "You just don't get it. You're just a fool who let the darkness conquer your heart!" Roku called out, refusing to give the Legendary Deck or the Synchro Monster to Kaze, making him cry out in rage.
"If you don't tell me, I'll destroy the statues until I find them!" Kaze called out in rage as he went to cut the statue of Blade Armor Ninja. "Not on my watch!" Yuma called out as he stood in front of Kaze's way to the statue of Blade Armor Ninja, holding his hands out. "Yuma!'' Rio, Shark, Tori and Roku called out in concern for his safety.
"Get out of my way punk! Who are you to stand in my way?" Kaze questioned as he put his sword back in its scabbard, wanting to know who Yuma is. "The name is Yuma Tsukumo, Roku's student and the Duelist that'll be the world's greatest Duel Champion!" Yuma replied to Kaze, no fear in his eyes as Astral and Enna floated next to him.
"You are a disciple of that old fossil. Don't make me laugh". Kaze said with a smirk on his face, amused at Yuma. "I don't know what your problem is, but I won't stand by and let you destroy Master Roku's statues!" Yuma called out in defiance to Kaze, refusing to stand by as he destroys Roku's home.
"Fine then, I'll remove you the old fashion way". Kaze said with a smirk on his face as the Duel Disk on his left forearm activated. "If it's a Duel you want, you'll get one!" Yuma called out as he brought out his new Duel Disk with his right arm, placing it on his left forearm as a cord came out of his Duel Disk, wrapping around his muscle. His Duel Eye tattoo appeared over his left eye, along with Yuma putting on the headset. Yuma held up his left hand as virtual cards appeared out of nowhere, going inside of his new Duel Disk.
"AR-Vision Link established!" The computer voice called out as the AR vision activated around the sanctuary. "Duel!" Yuma and Kaze called out as they drew five cards. Kaze's cards were usual, but Yuma's were different because his five cards were virtual, along with disappearing from his right hand.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
Kaze Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
"I'll go first, draw!" Yuma called out as he placed his right hand on the middle part of his Duel Disk and moved his hand as if he was drawing a card, when he actually did drew a virtual card that appeared out of nowhere. A screen appeared in front of Yuma's left eye, making him smirk at the cards he saw.
"Yuma, win this and show him that rage and power isn't everything". Astral told his partner as he floated next to him, refusing to stand by. "You got it! If I control no monsters, in exchange by lowering his Level by two, I can Special Summon Dododo Buster!" Yuma explained as a portal appeared on his right side before a giant orange and black armoured warrior stepping out, wielding a morning star.
Dododo Buster ATK Points: 1900/ Level: 6 – 2 = 4.
"I'm not done yet, next up I summon Gagaga Magician!" Yuma called out as he picked one of the virtual cards, which disappeared as Gagaga Magician appeared on the field.
Gagaga Magician ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.
"I'll set a card and end my turn!" Yuma called out as a face down appeared on his field.
Kaze Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 5.
"What a joke, it's my turn!" Kaze called out as he drew his card in a dramatic fashion by back jumping. "Roku, does Yuma have any chance to defeat this guy?" Tori asked Roku in concern for Yuma and if he'll be alright against Kaze. "Kaze was the best student I ever trained, but I have confidence that Yuma will defeat him". Roku replied to Tori, confident that Yuma will defeat Kaze in this duel.
"I summon Flame Armor Ninja!" Kaze called out as a torrent of fire appeared in front of him, before a red armor ninja appeared from it, landing on its knees.
Flame Armor Ninja ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.
"Now I activate the Spell, Armor Ninjitsu Art of Teleportation!" Kaze called out as he held up a Spell card between his right hand's index and middle fingers. "This Spell allows me to Special Summon a monster weaker than Flame Armour Ninja, so arise Air Armor Ninja!" Kaze explained as a torrent of air appeared on the field, before a green amour ninja monster appeared.
Air Armor Ninja ATK Points: 1400/ Level: 4.
"Oh terrific, this is gonna be fun". Yuma whispered to himself with narrowed eyes, knowing what's coming up. "Now I Overlay my two monsters!" Kaze called out as his two Ninja monsters turned into lights with the colors representing their attribute.
A red Xyz portal appeared in front of Kaze as the two lights descended into the portal. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon Blade Armor Ninja!" Kaze called out as the monster that appeared was actually the same monster he tried to slice and dice earlier, only with two overlay units circling around it.
Blade Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2200/ Rank: 4/ Overlay Units: two.
"Wait a minute…that was actually his monster!" Yuma called out in surprise that Blade Armor Ninja was actually Kaze's monster. "Go Blade Armor Ninja, attack Gagaga Magician!" Kaze called out as Blade Armor Ninja charged at Gagaga Magician, drawing its swords.
"Don't think so! I activate the Break Away Trap card!" Yuma called out as his Trap card revealed itself. "By discarding a Spell, such as my Cross Attack, the battle ends and all monsters on the field's effects are negated, so that means Dododo Buster goes back to level six!" Yuma explained his Trap's effect as he held up his right hand as a virtual card of Cross Attack appeared, before a force field appeared in front of Gagaga Magician, sending Blade Armour Ninja back.
Dododo Buster level: 4 + 2 = 6.
Kaze growled a bit in anger at seeing his attack fail. "I'll set two cards face down and end my turn". Kaze declared his turn over as two face down cards appeared on his field.
Yuma Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 2.
"My turn now, draw!" Yuma called out as he drew another card from his virtual deck inside his Duel Disk. "Play the Spell card you drew!" Astral told Yuma to use the card that he just drew from his deck. "Got it, I play the Spell, Dododo Draw!" Yuma called out as the virtual card he drew disappeared and reappeared on the field.
"By sending Dododo Buster from my field to the graveyard, I draw 3 new cards!" Yuma explains his spell's effect as Dododo Buster disappeared with Yuma drawing three new cards from his Duel Disk. "Now I activate the Spell, Monster Reborn to bring him back!'' Yuma called out as the legendary spell appeared on his field as Dododo Buster reappeared on his field.
Dododo Buster ATK Points: 1900/ Level: 6.
"You fool! You activated my Trap, Armor Ninjitsu Art of Rust Mist!" Kaze called out as one of his Trap cards revealed itself, with a mist appeared around Dododo Buster. "Now all your Special Summoned Monsters lose half their ATK Points!'' Kaze explained his trap's effect as chains appeared around Dododo Buster.
Dododo Buster ATK Points: 1900 – 950 = 950.
"That's fine, because I got this, the Spell card, Gagaga Mirror Slash!" Yuma called out as another virtual card appeared on his field. "Now when a Gagaga monster I control attacks, it won't be destroyed by battle, its name and ATK Points change to the monster its battling and when your monster is destroyed, you take damage equal to its ATK Points!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as a yellow aura covered Gagaga Magician, before he charged at Blade Armor Ninja.
"Very claver boy, but not claver enough I'm afraid! I activate the Trap, Armor Ninjitsu Art of Freezing!" Kaze called out as his Trap revealed itself. "Now your attack is negated!" Kaze explained as an icy chill blew Gagaga Magician back to Yuma's field. "Damn it". Yuma whispered to himself with narrowed eyes.
"Yuma, set that Spell card face down". Atral told his partner to set a face down card, which Yuma nodded to him. "I play a face down and end my turn!" Yuma called out as a face down card appeared on his field.
Kaze Life Points: 4000/ Number of cards in hand: 1.
"My turn, I draw! I activate the Spell, Spy Attack!" Kaze called out as he drew his card, before playing it. "By sending the Aqua Armor Ninja from my hand to the graveyard, I can look at your face down card!" Kaze explained as he discarded his last card from his hand, before a blue armoured ninja appeared, running towards Yuma's set card. Aqua Armor Ninja leaped towards Yuma's face down card before exploding.
"He doesn't seem to care about his monsters and sacrifice them in order to achieve victory". Enna remarked with narrowed eyes, not liking how Kaze treats his monster, while Yuma's face down card showed itself to Kaze. "Interesting". Kaze said with interest at the card he saw.
"Be careful boy". Roku said in concern for Yuma, who didn't look worried that his face down card was revealed. "Did you make Yuma do all this cleaning, Roku? I'm impressed". A familiar voice said from behind Roku, Tori, Shark and Rio, getting them to turn around to see Yuma's grandmother Haru behind them.
"I can't even get him to clean up his room". Haru said with a smile on her face as Kari walked up next to her, making Tori and Rio widen their eyes in panic. "Haru! Haha, long time no see!" Roku greeted his old friend with a smile on his face, glad to see her. "Hi there Kari". Tori nervously greeted to Kari, who looked angry.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing! Yuma!" Kari called out in rage at seeing her brother Duel. "Busy!" Yuma replied instantly to his sister without looking at her, waving his right hand at her. "What did I say about Dueling!? Didn't we have a talk?" Kari called out as she cracked her knuckles.
"All I remember was you talking and me not listening. Now zip it and watch the show!" Yuma replied to his sister without looking at her again, his eyes focused on Kaze. 'Why you little…!" Kari growled at the response that her brother gave her. "Please put your knuckles away". Roku requested from Kari, getting her attention.
"You cannot stop Yuma from being who he is any more than you can stop the wind from blowing. Yuma loves Dueling with all his heart. But you try to stop him when instead you should support him". Roku explained to Kari that instead of trying to stop Yuma from being a Duelist, she should support him getting Kari to look at Yuma, who was focused on Kaze.
"Your family came to watch as you lose? How nice. Blade Armor Ninija, slice and dice Gagaga Magician!" Kaze called out as Blade Armor Ninja charged at Gagaga Magician with both his swords. "Forget it chump, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Fighting Fund!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself.
"Now all my monsters won't be destroyed". Yuma explained his Spell's effect as Blade Armor Ninja's swords slammed into Gagaga Magician's arms, which were in an 'X' shape guard, with Yuma's magician glaring at the Xyz ninja. (2200 – 1500 = 700)
Yuma Life Points: 4000 – 700 = 3300.
"I activate Blade Armor Ninja's special ability! By using an overlay unit, he can attack again!'' Kaze called out as Blade Armor Ninja absorbed its lat Overlay Unit, before he pushed Gagaga Magician back. (2200 – 1500 = 700)
Yuma Life Points: 3300 – 700 = 2600.
"So you kept your monsters, it won't matter! I end my turn!" Kaze declared his turn over since he didn't have anything else to do.
Yuma Life Points: 2600/ Number of cards in hand: 2.
"That's it, no more playing around! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his virtual card from his Duel Disk. "Yuma, to defeat that monster, you need to summon your new monster". Astral told his partner that if he wanted to win, he needed to summon his new Xyz dragon.
"I got it, I activate the Spell card, Decrease!" Yuma called out as the card materialized on his field. "This Spell lowers Dododo Buster's level by two!" Yuma explained his spell's effect as a white aura surrounded Dododo Buster.
Dododo Buster Level: 6 – 2 = 4.
Yuma heard another cry, making him smile. 'Don't worry, you'll be free soon'. Yuma thought to himself with a smile as he held up his right hand. "I Overlay my level 4 Gagaga Magician and Dododo Buster!" Yuma called out as his two monsters turned into lights, representing their attributes and descended into the air.
Appearing in front of Yuma was a black Xyz portal, which the two lights descended into. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon a new friend of mine! Descend, Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon!" Yuma called out as a virtual version of the card he found appeared between his right hand's index and middle fingers as the new monster flew out of the portal.
Accompanied by flashes of lightning, a pitch-black dragon appeared on his field, two Overlay Units circling around it. Dark Rebellion unleashed a fierce roar as Kaze gasped in shock.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay Units: 2.
Shark, Rio, Tori, Roku, Haru and Kari looked at Dark Rebellion in awe, before they heard a cry of fear. They looked to see the cause, before they widened their eyes in shock. Blade Armor Ninja…was shaking in fear at the sight of Dark Rebellion and was taking steps back in fear.
"My Blade Armor Ninja is afraid!?" Kaze said in surprise that his monster was afraid of Dark Rebellion. "However, my tTrap cuts your monster's ATK Points in half!" Kaze called out as mist appeared around Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 2500 – 1250 = 1250.
"That won't be a problem because I play the Spell, Xyz Treasure!" Yuma called out as the spell materialized on his field. "For every Xyz Monster on the field, I draw a card and since there's two, I draw two cards!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as he drew two more virtual cards.
"Now I play the spell, Xyz Crown and equip it onto your monster!" Yuma called out as a spell materialized on his field. "This Spell changes your monster's Rank into a Level!" Yuma explained his Spell's effect as a white aura surrounded Blade Armor Ninja.
Blade Amor Ninja Rank: 4/ Level: 4.
"Why would you change my monsters' Rank into a Level?" Kaze asked in confusion at why Yuma changed his monster's Rank into a Level. "You'll see soon! Now I play the Spell, Star Changer to increase your monster's level!" Yuma called out as a card materialized on his field. "Now your monster's level increases by one". Yuma explained his Spell's effect as Blade Armor Ninja's level increased.
Blade Amor Ninja Level: 4 + 1 = 5.
"Now everything is set! I play Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, I can target a Level 5 or higher monster on your field, that monster's ATK Points are cut in half and Dark Rebellion gains the lost amount!" Yuma explained his monster's effect as Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon absorbed an Overlay Unit into its gems.
Lightning covered Dark Rebellion's wings, before they shot out, wrapping around Blade Armor Nina and draining its power.
Blade Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2200 – 1100 = 1100.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 1250 + 1100 = 2350.
"Why you little!" Kaze growled out in rage at seeing his monster's ATK Points cut in half. "Go Dark Rebellion, tear that Ninja in half!" Yuma ordered an attack as lightning covered Dark Rebellion's fangs, before he charged and tore through Blade Armor, causing an explosion that blew Kaze off his feet. (2350 – 1100 = 1250)
Kaze life points: 4000 – 1250 = 2750.
"I'll end my turn with a face down! At the End Phase, Dark Rebellion's ATK Points return to normal!" Yuma declared his turn over as a face down card appeared on his field.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 2350 – 1100 = 1250.
Kaze Life Points: 2750/ Number of cards in hand: 0.
"Do you understand now? If you treat your monsters with trust and love, they'll be there for you! You must understand it a little right, that monster was your partner, right?" Yuma called out to Kaze, thinking that Kaze understands a little bit about respecting his monsters.
"Blade Armor Ninja was just a card, nothing else! It doesn't have a soul or feelings! It's just paper with ink, nothing else! I draw!" Kaze called out as he drew his card from his deck. "How dare you!" Yuma growled out with narrowed eyes at Kaze's disrespect for monsters.
"I play this, the Spell Armor Ninjitsu Art of Alchemy!'' Kaze called out as he held up a Spell card between his right hand's index and middle fingers as the card materialized on his field. "This Spell destroys all my traps and in exchange, I draw 2 cards!'' Kaze explained his Spell's effect as his two traps shattered, before he drew two cards from his deck.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 1250 + 1250 = 2500.
"He must have something planned if he gave up those two Traps". Astral stated with his arms crossed, thinking that Kaze was up to something. "I say bring it". Yuma replied to Astral without looking at him. "Now I play the Spell, Pot of Greed!" Kaze called out as the legendary Spell materialized on his field as he drew two more cards from his deck.
"Now if I control no monsters while you do, I can Special Summon Earth Armor Ninja!" Kaze called out as a blast of sand appeared, before a brown armor ninja appeared on his field.
Earth Armor Ninja ATK Points: 1600/ Level: 5.
"I don't like this". Enna remarked, not liking the evil look in Kaze's eyes. "Now I activate the Spell, Armor Ninjitsu Art of Revival!" Kaze called out as a spell materialized on his field. "This Spell brings back Flame Armor Ninja!" Kaze explained what his Spell does as Flame Armor Ninja reappeared on his field.
Flame Armor Ninja ATK Points: 1700/ Level: 4.
"Now I activate Flame Armor Ninja's special ability! When he's Special Summoned, his level is increased by one". Kaze explained his monster's special ability as Flame Armor Ninja's level went up.
Flame Armor Ninja Level: 4 + 1 = 5.
"Two Level 5 monsters". Astral said, taking notice of the two monsters having the same level. "An Xyz Summon!" Yuma called out with narrowed eyes, knowing what Kaze is trying to achieve. "Correct, I Overlay my Flame Armor and Earth Armor Ninja!" Kaze called out as his two monsters turned into lights, representing their attributes.
"Prepare for a monster like none other you've seen before". Kaze exclaimed with a smirk as he held up his right hand as a dark aura surrounded him with the Number '12' appearing on his right hand, making Yuma, Astral, Enna, Rio and Shark widen their eyes in shock. "On his hand, it's a Number!" Astral called out in shock that Kaze was under the control of a Number the whole time.
"Meaning if we remove it, he'll go back to normal". Yuma said as a black galaxy portal appeared in front of Kaze. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon Number 12: Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja!" Kaze called out as the two lights descended into the galaxy portal.
Rising out of the portal was some kind of wheel, before it transformed into a red armoured Ninja with long red hair with two overlay units circling around it.
Number 12: Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2400/ Rank 5/ Overlay Units: 2.
"Really intimidating, but I'm not impressed. Your ninja is no match for my dragon". Yuma said in an unimpressed tone, taking notice that the Number's ATK Points were lower than his dragon's ATK Points. "Not for long! I play the Spell, Riryoku!" Kaze called out as he held the Spell out as the card materialized on his field.
"Oh no, that Spell cuts your monster's ATK Points in half and gives the lost amount to one of his monsters!" Enna called out in concern, knowing what that Spell card does. A red beam shot out of the Spell card, hitting Dark Rebellion. Dark Rebellion cried out in pain as he was drained of his energy as red beam transferred the stolen energy to Crimson Shadow.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 2500 – 1250 = 1250.
Number 12: Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2400 + 1250 = 3650.
"It's over for you! Go Crimson Shadow and bring me victory!" Kaze called out as his Number monster drew his swords and charged at Dark Rebellion. "Don't think so! Check out my new Trap, Scrap Iron Scarecrow!" Yuma called out as his face down card revealed itself, before an iron scarecrow appeared and blocked Crimson Shadow's sword slash.
"This Trap not only negates your attack, but goes back to being face down!" Yuma explained his Trap's effect with a smirk as his Trap flipped face down again. "You are such an annoying little brat! I end my turn!" Kaze declared his turn over since he had nothing else to do.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon ATK Points: 1250 + 1250 = 2500.
Number 12: Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja ATK Points: 3650 – 1250 = 2400.
Yuma Life Points: 2600/ Number of cards in hand: 0.
"What a week this has been". Yuma sighed in exhaustion from everything that has happened this week from his Duel against Kite to this. "Just give it up already, brat! I'm gonna win this and take Roku's legendary deck!" Kaze called out to Yuma, getting tired of Dueling him. "Not happening!" Yuma replied to Kaze with narrowed eyes, refusing to give up.
"Why do you keep struggling? With the power of my Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja, I'm unstoppable!" Kaze called out with an evil grin on his face, confident that with his Number card, he's unstoppable. "You would place your hopes on that thing over your Blade Armor Ninja?" Yuma asked with narrowed eyes at how Kaze seemed to respect only his Number.
"Of course! The more powerful the monster, the better the chances of victory I will have! Blade Armor Ninja was a failure if he couldn't defeat you! If I truly had a partner, it would be Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja because he'll get the job done!" Kaze called out with a crazy grin on his face as the Number mark flashed brighter.
"Idiot! What makes a partner isn't how rare or how strong it is, but from the history you have with it! Master Roku knew this, that's why he built the statue of your Blade Armor Ninja!" Yuma called out in rage that Kaze didn't seem to care about the monster that Roku created a statue in his honour.
"Why should I care about Blade Armor Ninja? With Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja, I'm unstoppable!" Kaze replied to Yuma with a smirk on his face, not caring about what Yuma says. "I'll show you what makes a partner! I draw!" Yuma called out as he drew his virtual card, looking at it, before he showed it to Kaze. "To start off your lesson about partners, I'll play this, my Pot of Greed Spell card!'' Yuma called out as the materialized, before he drew two more virtual cards.
"Next I'll Summon my Gagaga Mancer!" Yuma called out as a portal appeared on the ground, before a white haired and black suited woman appeared from it.
Gagaga Mancer ATK Points: 100/ Level: 4.
"When this card is Summoned, a Gagaga monster comes back from the grave, so come on out, Gagaga Magician!" Yuma explained his monster's effect as Gagaga Mancer threw its staff at the ground, creating another portal. Rising up from the portal was Gagaga Magician.
Gagaga Magician ATK Points: 1500/ Level: 4.
"Get ready, because things are about to get ugly for you! I Overlay my two Gagagas!" Yuma called out as he held up his right hand as the two Gagaga monsters turned into two dark lights, representing their attributes before descending into the air.
A galaxy portal appeared in front of Yuma with the two lights descending into it, causing lightning to erupt from it. "With these two monsters, I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia!" Yuma called out as Utopia's sealed form raised up from the galaxy portal.
The sealed form began to transform into Utopia, who let out a battle cry as he appeared, looking majestic with two yellow Overlay Units around him.
Number 39: Utopia ATK Points: 2500/ Rank: 4/ Overlay units: 2.
"Alright! With Utopia, Yuma can win this!" Tori called out with a wide smile on her face, thinking that Utopia will win the Duel for Yuma. "There's only one thing to be worried about. And that's Crimson Shadow's special ability". Rio told Tori, her eyes focused on the Duel.
"That's true. If Crimson Shadow had a dangerous ability like switching its ATK Points with ether of Yuma's monsters, he'll have a problem". Shark said in agreement to what his sister said, reminding everyone that they don't know Crimson Shadow's special ability.
"So what if you summoned a new monster! My Crimson Shadow's ability enables it to survive a battle by getting rid of an Overlay Unit!" Kaze called out with narrowed eyes, telling everyone about his Number's special ability. "Too bad, because he won't survive this attack". Yuma replied with a smirk on his face as his key began to glow lightly, getting everyone to look at him in wonder.
"When there are two Xyz Monsters on my field with the same Rank, a new power shall be unlocked!" Astral exclaimed with his arms crossed, glaring at Kaze. Kaze still look confused at Yuma's words, before his eyes widened in shock.
"You can't be..." Kaze said in disbelief, finally catching on what Yuma was planning to do. "I can be!" Yuma shouted out as thunder smashed through the window and struck where he and his monsters stood as he held up his right hand.
"I Overlay Rank 4 Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon and Number 39: Utopia to build the Overlay Network!" Yuma called out as a black and grey vortex appeared in front of him, causing both his monsters to shatter into yellow and purple particles as they entered the vortex.
"Warrior born of darkness and lightning, wielding the power of the ferocious dragon, emerge forth!" Yuma chanted as a massive purple tornado appeared from the vortex, as yellow eyes flashed inside the tornado.
"I Xyz Summon, come forth Number 39: Utopia Rebellion!" Yuma announced as something emerged from the vortex. It was a new utopia, his white suit was now pitch black, his helmet resembled the head of Dark Rebellion with four fangs protruding from the top and bottom of the helmet, his armour was indigo with silver trimmings, armoured gauntlets and boots with a green orb in the centre of his chest armour. Dark Rebellions wings extended from his back, surging with lighting as he drew a large jagged broad sword from his back.
(Number 39: Utopia Rebellion/ Attribute: Dark/ Type: Warrior/ Rank: 4/ ATK Points: 3000/ DEF Points: 2500/Requirements: Two Xyz monsters with the same Rank/ Effect: This card gains 400 ATK Points for every Dragon and/or Warrior type in each player's graveyard. Once per turn, you can detect one Overlay Unit from this card to select one Warrior or Dragon type monster in ether player's graveyard, Special Summon it to your side of the field and the Special Summoned monster gains 400 ATK Points for every Warrior and/or Dragon type in ether player's graveyard)
Everyone looked up at the new Utopia in shock that a monster like this existed. "Utopia and Dark Rebellion merged together!" Rio exclaimed with a smile, amazed at the sight before her. "Incredible". Shark said in amazement, looking up at the new Utopia in shock. "Incredible…could Yuma have the potential to be legendary Duellists…like his great grandfather". Roku said to himself, amazed at Yuma for summoning a new kind of Xyz monster.
"Yuma, you know what to do, right?" Astral asked his partner with his arms crossed. "You bet! Utopia Rebellion gains 400 ATK Points for every Dragon and Warrior type in our graveyards!" Yuma explained his monster's special ability. "What!" Kaze called out in surprise at this unexpected move.
"I have Dododo Buster in my graveyard while you have Aqua Armor Ninja, Wind Armor Ninja and Blade Armor Ninja, so that makes a total of 1600 ATK Points!" Yuma calculated for Kaze and everyone else as beams shot out from his and Kaze's Duel Disks that went to Utopia Rebellion, covering him in a rainbow aura.
Number 39: Utopia Rebellion ATK Points: 3000 + 1600 = 4600.
"It's got 4600 ATK Points!" Tori called out with a smile on her face at seeing Utopia Rebellion now strong enough to win this Duel for Yuma. "If it attacks, Yuma wins!'' Rio cried out with a smile on her face as well. "No, not yet! I'm not done yet!" Yuma called out with narrowed eyes, getting everyone to look at him in surprise.
"I'll show you what makes a partner! I activate Utopia Rebellion's special ability! By using an Overlay Unit, I can choose a Warrior or Dragon type monster in our graveyards and summon it to my field! So arise, Blade Armor Ninja!" Yuma explained his monster's special ability as Utopia Rebellion absorbed an Overlay Unit into the gem on its chest.
Utopia held up his sword as he fired a black and white beam, creating a portal in the sky. Blade Armor Ninja jumped out of the portal, landing on Yuma's side of the field.
Blade Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2200/ Rank: 4.
"Since I used one of Utopia Rebellion's Overlay Units, its ATK Points won't go down! And here's some more bad news, Blade Armor Ninja gains ATK Points just like Utopia thanks to his effect!" Yuma explained his monster's ability as the spirit forms of Kaze's monsters appeared alongside Blade Armor Ninja, looking at Kaze.
Blade Armor Ninja ATK Points: 2200 + 1600 = 3800.
"My monsters…!" Kaze cried out with wide eyes at seeing all his monsters siding with Yuma. "They were there for you always, even when you betrayed the old man and after you left a dent on Blade Armor Ninja's statue! They were there for you, always and that has never changed! You were never alone and now they're here to set you free from Crimson Shadow's control!" Yuma called out to Kaze, explaining that the spirits of his monsters were there for him.
Kaze's eyes began to twitch as Yuma picked the last virtual card in his hand. "I equip Blade Armor Ninja with the Rainbow Veil Spell card!'' Yuma called out as the spell materialized on his field as a rainbow coloured aura covered Blade Armor Ninja's swords. "With this Spell, when Blade Armor Ninja now battles, your monster's special ability is negated!" Yuma explained his equip spell's effect, making Shark widen his eyes as he realized something.
"With that Spell, the Number's special power that protects them from being destroyed is negated! Meaning Crimson Shadow won't survive this next attack!" Shark called out in realization that Blade Armor Ninja now had the power to destroy Crimson Shadow. "Go Blade Armor Ninja, free Kaze from Crimson Shadow's control!" Yuma called out as he pointed at Crimson Shadow.
All of Kaze's monsters turned into flashes that were absorbed into Blade Armor Ninja's twin swords. Blade Armor Ninja charged at Crimson Shadow, drawing his swords as he charged, before he leaped at Crimson Shadow.
Slash!
Blade Armor Ninja landed behind Crimson Shadow, who slowly split in two. Blade Armor Ninja placed his swords in his scabbards as Crimson Shadow exploded at the same time, creating a shockwave that forced Kaze to struggl to stay on his feet. (3800 – 2400 = 1400)
Kaze Life Points: 2750 – 1400 = 1350.
"Now it's your turn Utopia Rebellion, end this!" Yuma called out as Utopia Rebellion held up his right hand up as lighnting came down from the sky, covering Utopia's hand as he pointed at Kaze, firing an electrical zap that created an explosion, blowing Kaze off his feet.
Kaze Life Points: 1350 – 4600 = 0000.
Winner: Yuma!
A screen appeared, showing a picture of Yuma with the words 'Winner' on it, signaling that Yuma was the victor, before disappearing with the AR-Vision deactivating. Both Utopia Rebellion and Blade Armor Ninja slowly began to disappear, but not before Blade Armor Ninja looked over his left shoulder to look at Yuma and Astral.
'Thank you'. A voice thanked Yuma and Astral as Blade Armor Ninja and Utopia Rebellion disappeared, with Yuma and Astral smiling. "You're welcome, Blade Armor Ninja". Yuma said with a smile on his face, before he cried out in surprise as Tori jumped onto his back, giving him a big hug.
"You were amazing Yuma! I knew you could win!" Tori called out with a smile as she nuzzled Yuma's face, making him look a little freaked out. A blazing aura surrounded Rio, who watched this with a glare on her face, making Shark sweat drop at his sister.
"That boy is incredibly gifted, you two should be proud". Roku said with a proud smile on his face, looking at Haru and Kari. "We are, aren't we, Kari?" Haru said with a smile as she turned to her granddaughter, who was watching Yuma, who was struggling to get Tori off his back. "…Yeah…we are". Kari said with a smile on her face, proud of Yuma as well.
"Get off, Tori!" Yuma called out as he tried to push Tori off him, who had an impressive grip around him. "Oh come on Yuma, don't be so mean". Tori said with a smile and eyes closed, making Astral and Enna, who were watching, sweat drop as Astral received the Number.
"Tori, back off!" Rio said through gritted teeth as she stomped over and pulled Tori off Yuma, who sighed in relief at no longer feeling Tori's hands on him. "Thank Rio". Yuma thanked Rio for helping him out, before his eyes widen as he heard the sound of someone drawing out a sword.
Yuma turned around and gasped at what he saw. He saw Kaze back on his feet, struggling to walk over to the statue of Blade Armor Ninja with his sword in hand, intending to deal more damage. "No!" Yuma called out as he ran as fast as he could as Kaze held his sword up, before he pulled his hand down.
Everyone gasped as Kaze stopped, barley stopping himself from killing Yuma, who stood in his path with his arms out to the side, protecting the statue. "Yuma!" Rio cried out in concern for Yuma's safety. "What are you doing, get out of the way!?" Shark shouted out in concern for his friend, who didn't budge.
"Out of the way kid!" Kaze said through gritted teeth, his anger too strong to control. "Can't you see it?! This is your monster; you're partner that's always been there for you! Even when you tried to destroy it, Roku rebuild it because he knew how much Blade Armor Ninja meant to you! Blade Armor Ninja and all your monsters fought to save you because they're your friends!" Yuma tried to talk some sense into Kaze, who looked up at the statue of his monster.
His memories resurfaced. He remembered when Roku took him in, trained him and taught him how to respect his monsters. And when the time came for one of his monsters to have a statue built here in his honour, Kaze chose his Blade Armor Ninja since it was his partner.
Kaze gasped in horror as he realized his mistake and dropped his sword, collapsing onto his knees. "I…wanted strength…but I forgot about faith in my friends…". Kaze said in shame, closing his eyes. "Your friends didn't leave you, though". Roku said to Kaze as he walked towards his former student, placing his right hand on his shoulder.
"No matter what, your monsters stayed with you and saved you from the darkness". Roku continued to explain as Kaze turned to look at his master, before he looked down at his deck.
Later outside, the sun was setting with Yuma, Rio, Shark, Tori, Haru and Kari facing Roku and Kaze, who had his jacket off. "Kaze has decided to stay here and continue his training". Roku told Yuma and his friends, making him smile at Kaze. "That's great to hear. Next time, let's have another Duel as friends". Yuma said to Kaze with a smile, which Kaze nodded to him with a smile.
Yuma looked at Kari and saw her looking at him with narrowed eyes. "Quit looking at me like that". Yuma told his sister with narrowed eyes, making Kari sighed at Yuma's response before she walked up to him. "So, you were Dueling behind my back, is that it?" Kari questioned brother with narrowed eyes as Yuma just crossed his arms.
Kari then started giving Yuma a nuggy, making Yuma widen his eyes in surprise. "I guess I don't have a choice! You can Duel, but don't overdo it". Kari said with a smile as she let go of her brother, making him look at his sister with wide eyes before a smile formed on his face. "Thanks sis". Yuma thanked Kari for letting him Duel freely from now on.
"Before you go, I have something for you and your two friends, Yuma". Roku said to the group, getting their attention as Roku first walked up to Rio. "I've seen how you had faith in Yuma, so I want you to have this". Roku said to Rio as he brought out a deck of cards with his right hand from his jacket.
"Plus you'll love this". Roku continued to talk as he flipped over the top card, revealing it to be Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier. Rio widened her eyes in surprise, before a wide smile appeared on her face. "I can't believe it! It's really a Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, thank you Roku!" Rio called out in joy as she accepted the deck from Roku, looking at Trishula's card with joy.
Roku then walked up to Shark next. "You seem to respect your monsters as well, so I want you to have this as well". Roku said to Shark as he brought out another deck from his jacket, with the top card revealing to be White Aura Biphamet. Shark widened his eyes in shock at seeing the Synchro Monster that he has always wanted, before he accepted the deck.
"Thanks old man". Shark thanked Roku with a small smile as he looked at the Synchro Monster that he always wanted. Roku then walked up to Yuma and just like Rio and Shark, he brought out another deck. "This deck is the legendary deck and holds many Synchro Monsters. But the most prized monster is this one". Roku said with a smile as he flipped the top card of the deck, making Yuma widen his eyes in surprise.
It was a…Stardust Dragon!
"No way… a Stardust Dragon!" Yuma exclaimed in shock at seeing one of the legendary Synchro monsters. "Indeed, it's yours now Yuma''. Roku said with a smile as Yuma accepted the deck, looking at the legendary Synchro Monster in shock. "Thank you, Master Roku". Yuma thanked Roku with a smile as he continued looking at the Stardust Dragon card.
"With these Synchro Monsters, you three will have a great chance at the World Duel Carnival". Tori stated with a smile towards her friends, which Yuma and Rio nodded to her while Shark just continued looking at his new deck. "Oh, the World Duel Carnival?" Roku asked with a smile, which Yuma nodded to him.
"We'll come back some time to visit". Yuma told Roku, wanting to come back again some time. "It's time to go home now". Haru said with a smile as she and everyone began to walking down the stairs, with Roku and Kaze waving goodbye to them.
During their walk down the stairs, Kari walked next to her brother, bringing something out of her jacket and passed it to Yuma, getting him to look at her. "I got what you asked for, now go get that girl". Kari said to her brother with a wink, making him slightly blush.
Yuma then walked up next to Rio, who was holding her new deck of cards happily. "Rio, can I give you something?" Yuma asked Rio, getting her attention as she looked at him. "Of course you can Yuma". Rio replied to her friend as she put her deck away in her pocket. "We'll catch up with you guys". Rio told her brother as both she and Yuma separated from the group and walked into the forest. Tori had a jealous look, while Shark was busy looking through his deck.
Yuma and Rio continued walking through the forest, searching for a good spot. "Yuma, where are we going?" Rio asked in confusion as she continued following Yuma, who seemed to be hiding something with him not turning around to face her.
Soon Yuma stopped walking, making Rio stop next to him. Yuma turned around to face Rio, only his hands were now behind his back. "Rio, there's something I want to say". Yuma began, looking down at the ground with Rio looking confused. "What is it Yuma?" Rio asked Yuma, wondering what it is that he wanted to tell her.
"Thanks...for being my friend". Yuma thanked Rio for being his friend as he brought out his right hand, revealing that he was holding a pink box. "Oh Yuma". Rio said softly at seeing Yuma giving her a gift. "Open it". Yuma told Rio to open it, smiling gently at her. Rio took the box from Yuma. She opened the box to see what was inside, before she froze in shock.
Inside the box was...a Safire heart shaped pendant.
However, this wasn't any normal pedant. Her mother wearied this pendant when she was alive, however when both of Rio's parents died, this pendant was sold off. But to see it again made Rio incredibly happy. "Yuma!" Rio called out in pure happiness, before she gave Yuma a big hug with her arms around his shoulders, making Yuma widen his eyes in surprise as they both spun around, before Rio's feet touched the ground.
Then...Rio kissed Yuma on the lips, making him widen his eyes in complete shock. The kiss lasted for 5 seconds, before Rio pulled away with Yuma's cheeks blushing with him blinking at what happened, making Rio giggle as she placed the pendant around her neck. Rio grabbed Yuma's shirt and began pulling him with her as she began heading back to Heartland. "Where are we going?" Yuma asked in confusion, even though his cheeks were still red. "Don't ask so many questions". Rio replied to Yuma as she gave him a wink, making him blush more.
Unknown to Yuma and Rio, they were both being watched by Astral and Enna, who were watching with a smiles. 'They remind me so much of Marin and Alcor. Just like them, Rio and Yuma are in love'. Enna thought to herself with a smile, being reminded of hers and Astral's friends from the past, with Astral keeping silent, but was smiling.
And done! I meant to finish this chapter yesterday, but I had stuff to do. I don't know which story I'll update but I would say maybe my Tales of Zestiria story, Digimon or Vrains.
If any of you still want me to do my Z-arc story, I need help for OC Supreme King Guardian Dragon cards.