bopdog111: Alright guys, now we're at the final match of the World Duel Carnival.
Ulrich362: True, Yuma managed to beat Shark but unfortunately Timmy wasn't able to overcome Vetrix and lost his soul in the process.
bopdog111: Which now leads to Yuma, and Vetrix gearing up together for one final match.
Ulrich362: True, it's going to be quite the duel. Though I am still curious how nobody noticed Susan was poisoned.
bopdog111: Someone who has lots of money can use it to bribe others out of situations. If anyone manages to catch on people like Floyd, and Trina would use money to bribe officials to cancel investigations, destroy evidence, or force others to keep quiet. It's not like anyone doesn't know, it's more like there ordered to keep it under lips.
Ulrich362: That's... even worse. Hopefully things work out though right now Yuma needs to take down Vetrix. Enjoy the chapter.
Disclaimer: We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL but we own the OCs!
It was in a room where Yuma was by himself with Astral thinking to where they have a little time to prepare his Deck for the upcoming finals against Vetrix. Astral, and Yuma were deep in thought not just from Timmy being defeated by Vetrix but also what Timmy spoke out to everyone during the match, and to Yuma it's hitting him pretty hard. Astral himself never thought humans can be so heartless toward there own but this shocked him to his core over how cold human cruelty can be.
"Yuma... what Timothy said..." Astral started uncertainly.
"I know. I never thought people like his parents would do something like that." Yuma said looking down before clenching his fists. "All of the suffering he went through the only thing his parents cared for is wealth? And they poisoned his Grandmother to get it? Doesn't the money they have enough!?"
He was getting outraged before he then takes a breath to calm down. "He doesn't deserve any of this Astral..."
"No, he doesn't." Astral agreed. "What are you going to do moving forward?"
Yuma stood up before saying, "First off is freeing Timmy's soul from Vetrix."
"That brings me to something." Yuma turned to Astral who mentioned, "I believe Vetrix used the power of his crest to take Hart's soul too." He remembered that Vetrix had captured Hart under the guise of help from Kite, and stole his power only for Hart to rebel, and give it to Kite for Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon which ended there match with Quattro, and Trey. "If we defeat him, we can destroy this power."
"Your right Astral!" Yuma agreed calling, "We're gonna beat that stinkin-"
"Yuma!"
He, and Astral looked over seeing Caswell, Bronk, and Flip walking in all having smiles.
"Huh, what are you guys doing here?" Yuma asked them.
"We wanted to wish you good luck." Caswell explained with a smile.
"Go get him, Yuma!" Flip grinned to him.
"Thanks guys, I'll do my best." Yuma grinned before looking around, "Where's Kat, and Tori?"
"Cathy went with Anna to your place. What happened in the earlier match hit Anna hard, and Cathy figures she can use the company." Bronk explained about the cat themed duelist, "And Tori said she is preparing something for you to have to the match."
"Oh yeah, Duel Fuel!" Yuma grinned at this knowing Tori's preparing the Rice Balls he loves to munch on. "It helps a lot to know my whole team's behind me, even if we're not all here."
"Of course." Flip told him. "Now just make sure you beat him."
"You represent all the duelists out there." Bronk smiled to Yuma, "Beat Vetrix for all of us!"
They all gathered hands which Yuma joined with a smile with Astral's hand on top of his which Yuma grinned, "Well guys, this is it. I don't know how I'm gonna do this, but I am gonna win this."
"Yeah!" the other boys cheered.
With that settled Yuma exited the room to head to the arena. Walking down the hall he was heading for the entrance only to hear Tori's voice from behind, "Yuma catch!"
Turning he caught what she threw at him.
"All right, Duel Fuel!" Yuma grinned at the ball he's holding, "Thanks a lot, Tori."
"I know you have to stay strong to win." Tori smiled to him.
"Oh, I'll win." Yuma grinned back to her.
"Definitely, definitely promise?"
"Oh, I definitely, definitely do." Yuma pocketed the ball with a grin, "I'll see you after the duel, Tori." With that he turned around running over to the entrance as she clasp her hands together, "I definitely hope you're right, Yuma. Do this not only for us but for Timmy too..."
Meanwhile at the Tsukumo Residence...
Timmy was laid down on the couch Kari normally sits on working on her scoops with a blanket, and wet wash cloth on his forehead with Anna on her knees sitting beside him holding his hand while Cathy rubs her back worried.
Just then a cup was brought to Anna's face. She didn't noticed as she was just holding Timmy's hand with tears in her eyes.
"Come on dear you gotta drink something." Haru kept offering the cup, "You need to relax, and hope for Yuma to rescue him."
"Why Timmy? He didn't do anything to deserve this." she choked out weakly taking the cup while crying.
Cathy watches worried for her friend. Kari who was watching from pausing doing a scoop report was watching with sympathy for Anna. From knowing Timmy reminded her of Yuma when he was his age, and from watching (or eavesdropping) the match he had with Vetrix made her astonished on what kind of people Timmy's parents are. There are too many corrupt people but the worst of them are probably people like his parents, and she hopes one way or another she can take them down no matter the cost.
After a while Anna took a slow sip. "Can... can I use your phone?"
"Please go ahead." Haru gave her permission.
Nodding she walked to the phone before dialing a number. 'Please be Allen, please don't be mom or dad.'
Ring ring ring.
"Hello?" was Allen's voice.
"Allen? It's Anna, can we talk?" she asked trying to keep her voice steady.
"Sis?" Allen asked surprised, "Oh sure we can."
"Thank you..." she whispered. "Did... did you all see the semifinals?"
"Yeah... is he okay?" Allen asked Anna about Timmy.
"No… he isn't." Anna choked out.
"H-Hey, hey it'll be okay sis. Whatever happened, can be fixed." Allen tried to assure Anna.
Anna just broke down at that and started to cry.
"I uh..." Allen tried to figure what to say next, "W-Where are you, I can head over right now."
Anna wiped her eyes. "No... just... promise me you'll stay safe, ok? I can't lose you both."
"I..." Even though he knows Anna needs his comfort he's not one to go against her wishes. "Okay. I'll stay here, Anna. But please... at least give me another call soon."
"I... I'll try, I love you little bro." Anna whispered.
"I love you to big sis." Allen said back to her.
Anna nodded before slowly hanging up and walking back to sit next to Timmy as she started crying. Cathy rubbed her back again before saying, "It'll be okay Anna. We just have to be strong for him, and for Yuma."
Anna just nodded weakly.
Back at the Stadium...
At that virtual fireworks rang while Mr. Heartland's voice announced, "Well, duel fans, it all comes down to this. The battle you've been waiting for: the ultimate throwdown in the first ever World Duel Carnival!" Everyone cheered at this more the eager to see the match. "A sizzling series of blockbuster battles have eliminated all challengers, and now only two dazzling duelists remain." Yuma stepped forward with Astral floating beside him while Vetrix on the opposite side walks up himself. "Now these dueling dynamoes will go head to head to determine who will become the vert first World Duel Carnival Champion! Which one will it be!?"
The two holographic pictures of Vetrix, and Yuma appeared as Mr. Heartland gestured over to Vetrix's picture. "Will it be the tournament's dark horse, the mysterious masked duelist, Vetrix..." He then gestured over to Yuma's own photo. "Or the feisty, fearless boy wonder, Yuma Tsukumo?"
With that all said, and done with the audience more then ready to cheer Mr. Heartland called, "And now on with the show!" Hatches opened as ray devices rose up. "This final championship battle will take place in the revolutionary new Sphere Field!"
From where he is sitting in his room Dr. Faker smirked, "And you can rest assured that this Sphere Field will be an experience that is out of this world. Whenever you use Numbers, the Sphere Field will absorb the power they generate."
All four rays at the field fired a beam of light which materialized a large yellow energy sphere which showed cards as the walls for a few seconds before camouflaging themselves to make themselves hidden in front of Vetrix, and Yuma.
"Be on guard Yuma, there's no telling what this field will do." Astral warned him.
"Right." Yuma curiously put his hand, and widen his eyes crying out surprised when he's absorbed in the Sphere Field before materializing flying up with Vetrix with him while Yuma cries out trying to control is balance in the Sphere Field. "This place is real freaky..."
"Well, that's Faker for you." Vetrix voiced over to the two of them having a great time flying around.
Mr. Heartland meanwhile announced to the audience. "Now the Sphere Field will raise our two finalists to the skies!" As he said that the field that carries the Sphere Field rose up above as everyone watched in awe.
While Yuma's maintaining his balance Vetrix strikes a conversation towards him. "I'm not surprised you made it this far, Yuma."
"Yeah, why's that?"
"Because the example set for you by your dear deluded father." Vetrix grinned over to his location. "When I was lost between dimensions, I sometimes gave up hope, and I would think of Kazuma, his belief in friendship and never giving up. You have that same spirit, Yuma... The spirit that had inspired me when I was at my most desperate point. By then, Faker had betrayed me, so I knew your father was wrong. Friendship isn't precious. No, not by a long shot. In fact, it's pointless."
He then takes a breath saying to Yuma as the field was placed on top of a tower, "But your father was right about never giving up. And now that revenge is my only reason for living, I promise you I'll never give up until I get it."
Yuma glared at him. "You're wrong about revenge and you're wrong about friendship, and do you know why?"
"If you're talking about what that foolish girl said before then save it Yuma, Faker betrayed me and I'll have my vengeance no matter who stands in my way and that includes you." Vetrix told him.
"Well Trey is my friend and I promised to battle to save his family." Yuma said to him, "So I'm not just here to save them Vetrix. I'm here to save you."
"Save me, that's a joke. The only one who's going to need saving is you Yuma." Vetrix told him.
"Your revenge is like a poison that'll only wind up destroying you!" Yuma argued to Vetrix. He then saying recalling the earlier match, "Like what Tim said..." Images of the duel played in his mind, "Revenge does nothing but only brings more suffering by the time your done. He manages to save himself before it can destroy him."
Yuma then pointed to Vetrix declaring. "So now, I'll help you get out of that!"
"I've heard enough Yuma." Vetrix stated coldly. "Once I finish you Faker is next!"
"Yuma, he will not listen to reason, you have to win this duel." Astral advised him.
Yuma glared before he called, "Well I'm sick of talking now! I came here to battle! I'm ready to duel, and I'll beat both you, and Dr. Faker!"
"Then by all means try and defeat me Yuma." Vetrix smirked.
"And now boys please direct your attention to the viewing screens as I explain the rules for the Sphere Field!"
Mr. Heartland gestured to the large holographic screen as a card image of the Sphere Field appeared just as a card similar to it appeared on both Duelists' Field Zones in there Duel Disks.
(Field Zone)
Sphere Field
Field Spell Card
Players can Special Summon a random "Number" monster from their Extra Deck by using 2 monsters with the same Level from their hand as Xyz Materials. (This Special Summon is treated as an Xyz Summon.) If a monster Summoned by this effect has no Xyz Materials, destroy it.
"This field was created so that you can summon Numbers more easily!" Mr. Heartland explained to them, "I'm not the one to thank, but don't let that stop you. Now both of you can summon a random Number simply my overlaying 2 monsters in your hand with the same Level. Brilliant, if I do say so myself!"
They watched in awe while Vetrix smirked interested just as Mr. Heartland said a warning: "However... if a Duelist summons a Number using this method, when it runs out of Overlay Units, it will be destroyed!" He then announced, "So feel free to use those Numbers to your little hearts' content, duelists! Now it's duel time!"
"Alright I'm ready!" Yuma called as his Duel Disk readied while Vetrix's own Duel Disk materialized.
"Let's Duel!" they called.
(Dueling Theme: Broken Glass by Three Days Grace)
Yuma: 4000
Hand: 5
Field: Nothing
Vetrix: 4000
Hand: 5
Field: Nothing
Let the duel commence!
Vetrix 1st Turn:
"Alright Yuma, if you want to drag me out of revenge your gonna have to give your tough stuff." Vetrix smirked to Yuma taking two cards in his hand, "And to start with that, I'll use the Sphere Field's effect right away!"
"Already?" Yuma asked in shock.
"I overlay Heraldic Beast Leo, and Heraldic Beast Twin-Headed Eagle!"
Leo, and Twin-Headed Eagle appeared before flying in brown, and green energy into the Overlay Network just as Vetrix's Extra Deck glowed allowing him to take a card before a 49 appeared, "Seemed like a weak one. Number 49: Fortune Tune!"
What appeared was a green spotted egg before it crackled showing a blue feathered bird that has dark black feathers at the bottom with a tail almost shaped like a peacock's along with a branch in it's mouth with a green 49 on it chirping.
(Defense Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 49: Fortune Tune
LIGHT
Rank 3
Winged Beast/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 400
DEF: 900
2 Level 3 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Neither player can target this card on the field with card effects. If this card would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can detach 1 material from this card instead. Once per turn, during your Standby Phase: Gain 500 LP. If this card is sent from the field to the GY: Target 2 Level 3 monsters in your GY; shuffle them both into the Deck, and if you do, return this card from your GY to the Extra Deck. You can only use this effect of "Number 49: Fortune Tune" once per turn.
(ORU: 2)
"Be on your guard Yuma." Astral warned him.
"Right." Yuma nodded.
"I end my turn Yuma." Vetrix smirked.
Vetrix's Hand: 3/Field: Number 49: Fortune Tune (Defense Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Yuma 1st Turn:
Yuma turned to Astral, "Okay Astral you ready to do this?"
"I am Yuma." Astral nodded.
"Okay let's go! I draw!" Yuma drew looking before calling, "Alright, I use two Level 4 monsters from my hand with the Sphere Field! I overlay Gagaga Magician, and Gogogo Golem!"
The Magician, and Golem appeared before flying in the Overlay Network together as Yuma grabbed a card from his Extra Deck calling, "Alright let's go! Number 25: Force Focus!"
At that what rose behind was a large black camera that has a sky blue 25 on it rose up.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 25: Force Focus
LIGHT
Rank 6
Machine/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 2800
DEF: 2400
2 Level 6 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Once per turn, during either player's turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 Level 5 or higher Effect Monster your opponent controls; negate the effects of that opponent's face-up monster, until the end of the turn.
(ORU: 2)
"Awesome, Yuma's Number is way stronger than the one Vetrix played." Bronk grinned.
"And now Force Focus! Charge in, and destroy Fortune Tune!" Yuma called as the camera number charged a blast firing it striking Fortune Tune setting off a large explosion, "Oh yeah, that did it!"
Vetrix chuckled. "Think again."
The smoke vanished revealing Fortune Tune survived the attack.
"What?" Yuma questioned.
"Sorry but by using an Overlay Unit, this weakling can protect itself." Vetrix smirked.
Fortune Tune: (ORU: 2 - 1)
Yuma grunted at this before checking his hand setting a card. "I end my turn."
Yuma's Hand: 3/Field: Number 25: Force Focus (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), One Set Card
Yuma: 4000
Hand: 3
Field: Number 25: Force Focus (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), One Set Card
Vetrix: 4000
Hand: 3
Field: Number 49: Fortune Tune (Defense Position/ORU: 1/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Vetrix 2nd Turn:
"My turn now, draw!" Vetrix drew before gesturing to his Number, "Then Fortune Tune's other ability activates!" Fortune Tune starts playing it's branch like a flute as Vetrix glowed. "During each of my Standby Phases, Fortune Tune allows me to gain 500 Life Points." (Vetrix: 4500/Hand: 4)
"Great, so he gets more life points every turn that Number is in play?" Bronk questioned.
"Yuma needs to destroy it before it's too late." Tori frowned.
Vetrix looked before calling, "Next up, I use the Sphere Field's effect again! Heraldic Beast Unicorn, and Heraldic Beast Aberconway!"
At that Unicorn, and Aberconway appeared before glowing gold, and green flying in the Overlay Network which Vetrix grabbed a card, and smirked, "And I got a better bid this time! Number 68: Sanaphond the Sky Prison!"
A purple 68 appeared before what rose behind was a large prison like fortress with a purple 68 on it's middle body with several rings around.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 68: Sanaphond the Sky Prison
DARK
Rank 8
Rock/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 2100
DEF: 2700
2 Level 8 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Gains 100 ATK and DEF for each monster in the GYs. Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card; until the end of your opponent's next turn, this card cannot be destroyed by card effects, also neither player can Special Summon monsters from the GYs.
(ORU: 2)
"It may seem weak now, but with how many monsters are in the graveyard Sanaphond gains 100 points."
The only monster is Twin-Headed Eagle as it appeared on Sanaphond's body while it glowed.
Sanaphond: (ATK: 2100 + 100 = 2200/DEF: 2700 + 100 = 2800)
"That Number will only get stronger the longer this duel goes on Yuma." Astral frowned. "However if we focus on attacking Sanaphond he will continue to gain life points."
"And I got one more Number to summon." Vetrix smirked raising his two last cards in his hand, "So now, I overlay Heraldic Beast Eale, and Heraldic Beast Basilisk!"
Basilisk, and Eale appeared before glowing brown each flying in the Overlay Network.
"A third Number." Yuma frowned.
Taking the card Vetrix smirked, "And what do you know? One you should be familiar with..." He raised the card as a green 78 appeared in front of him.
"No way!" Yuma cried.
"That's Timmy's Number!" Flip panicked.
"Now rise, Number 78: Number Archive!"
What appeared behind Vetrix was a green bookshelf like pillar holding tomes with a 78 on the top.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 78: Number Archive
LIGHT
Rank 1
Spellcaster/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 0
DEF: 0
2 Level 1 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card; your opponent randomly chooses 1 card in your Extra Deck, and if it is a "Number" monster that has a number between "1" and "99" in its name, Special Summon it by using this face-up card you control as material, but banish that monster during the End Phase, also you cannot Special Summon for the rest of this turn. (This is treated as an Xyz Summon. Transfer its materials to the Summoned monster.)
(ORU: 2)
"Number Archive..." Astral whispered nervously. "This duel has become very dangerous Yuma."
"Astral you know it more then I do since Tim never summoned it... what can Number Archive do?" Yuma asked him feeling dread from the number Vetrix stole.
"By using one of its Overlay Units, we're required to randomly choose a card from Vetrix's Extra Deck and if it is a Number he can automatically summon it to his field using Number Archive itself as material, though the monster is banished at the end of the turn." Astral answered.
"And that choice comes to you now." Vetrix smirked as Number Archive takes an Overlay Unit where 12 tomes exit closing before shuffling being arranged in front of Yuma for him to select. (ORU: 2 - 1)
Yuma frowned. "I... I pick the fifth one on my right."
"Bad luck for you." The tome opened showing a red 22 as Vetrix takes the card while Number Archive flew back to the Overlay Network, "Now come out! Number 22: Zombiestein!"
At that what rose was a large dark skinned muscle-bound monster that has black, and gold lined armor on with a green shawl around it's head showing a green eye visible with a red 22 on it's shawl.
(Attack Position)
(Banished during End Phase)
Number 22: Zombiestein
DARK
Rank 8
Zombie/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 4500
DEF: 1000
2 Level 8 DARK monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Must be Xyz Summoned and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. Once per turn, during either player's turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card and send 1 card from your hand to the Graveyard, then target 1 face-up card your opponent controls; change this card to Defense Position, and if you do, that face-up card has its effects negated until the end of this turn.
(ORU: 2)
"4500 attack points!" Yuma panicked seeing that. "Oh man, talk about bad luck."
"First I use Sanaphond's ability!" Vetrix called as Sanaphond takes a unit, "By using an Overlay Unit, Sanaphond cannot be destroyed by card effects, and we are forbidden to summoning monsters from the graveyard until your end phase!"
Not only that with two more monsters in the graveyard, Sanaphond gets stronger.
Sanaphond: (Cannot be destroyed by card effects/ATK: 2200 + (100 * 2) = 2400/DEF: 2800 + (100 * 2) = 3000/ORU: 2 - 1)
"Oh no, Yuma!" Tori panicked.
"And now time to battle!" Vetrix smirked before calling, "Zombiestein do the honors!"
Zombiestein raised a fist charging down to punch Force Focus which connected destroying Force Focus while Yuma was pushed back colliding against the Sphere Field. (Yuma: 2300/Hand: 3)
"Sanaphond's ability!" Sanaphond gained Force Focus, Gagaga Magician, and Gogogo Golem in it's cells while glowing.
Sanaphond: (Cannot be destroyed by card effects/ATK: 2400 + (100 * 3) = 2700/DEF: 3000 + (100 * 3) = 3300)
Meanwhile...
Kite clenched his fists seeing that.
"Yuma..." Hart trailed off worried for Yuma. From his little bit of interaction with Yuma, he grown to care about Yuma as a second brother to him from how much he was worried about Hart, and tried to rescue him with Kite's help.
Vetrix from the screen called, "Now Sanaphond attack Yuma!"
Sanaphond charged a blast from it's rings firing at Yuma which Yuma quickly called, "Not so fast Vetrix, I use Counter Gate!" A trap flipped up at that.
Counter Gate
Normal Trap Card
When an opponent's monster declares a direct attack: Negate the attack, and if you do, draw 1 card, then if it is a monster, immediately after this effect resolves, you can Normal Summon it in face-up Attack Position.
"When you attack, I can negate the attack! Then I can draw 1 card, and if it's a monster, I can summon it!" Yuma called to Vetrix as Sanaphond's attack was repelled.
"That helps, but he's still at a disadvantage." Kite frowned.
"I know Yuma can do it." Hart held hope for Yuma, "He can beat Vetrix, I know he can."
Kite turned to Hart before frowning. "I hope you're right, but when he does we need to talk to our dad."
Hart looked at him before nodding as they turned back.
Back at the duel...
Yuma drew before revealing it's Xyz Treasure, "It's not a monster, so I don't summon it."
"Well bad luck on your draw Yuma." Vetrix smirked as Zombiestein vanished, "And due to Number Archive the monster it summons doesn't last long. But it's good for the benefits Sanaphond gets."
Sanaphond: (ATK: 2700 + (100 * 2) = 2900/DEF: 3300 + (100 * 2) = 3500)
"I end my turn."
Vetrix's Hand: 0/Field: Number 49: Fortune Tune (Defense Position/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field/ORU: 1), Number 68: Sanaphond the Sky Prison (Attack Position/Cannot be destroyed by card effects/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field/ATK: 2900/DEF: 3500/ORU: 1)
Yuma 2nd Turn:
"My turn draw!" Yuma called drawing before saying to Astral, "Alright strategizing... If we choose to attack Fortune Tune, it'll only make Sanaphond stronger. On the otherhand if we concentrate on Sanaphond, Fortune Tune will give Vetrix more life points."
"That's true." Astral noted.
Looking at his hand Yuma nodded, "Alright let's try this! I use Bacon Saver, and Flelf with these two Level 2 monsters with Sphere Field's effect, I build the Overlay Network!"
A black pig with a blue caped elf flew into the Overlay Network as Yuma grabbed a card, "So now come Number 7: Lucky Straight!"
At that the roulette form appeared before what morphed was Lucky Straight.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 7: Lucky Straight
LIGHT
Rank 7
Fairy/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 700
DEF: 700
3 Level 7 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; roll a six-sided die twice and this card's ATK becomes the larger number rolled x 700 until your opponent's next End Phase, then if the total roll was exactly 7, apply 1 of these effects.
● Send all other cards on the field to the Graveyard.
● Special Summon 1 monster from your hand or from either Graveyard.
● Draw 3 cards, then discard 2 cards.
(ORU: 2)
"Only 700, you wound me Yuma am I not worth your best?" Vetrix mocked.
"Oh trust me that's barely the start!" Yuma called using two more cards, "I overlay Level 6 Dododo Warrior and Gagaga Head!"
A warrior wielding an axe, and a magician appeared before flying in the Overlay Network. Taking the card Yuma widen his eyes before grunting, "Well look at what the cat dragged in... Number 96: Dark Mist!"
At that the blob appeared before what formed from it was Dark Mist.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 96: Dark Mist
DARK
Rank 2
Fiend/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 100
DEF: 100
3 Level 2 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. Once per battle, when an attack is declared involving this card and an opponent's monster (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card; halve the ATK of the opponent's monster, and if you do, this card gains that same amount of ATK.
(ORU: 2)
"Oh man, not that one." Bronk panicked.
Yuma takes the last card in his hand, "Now I activate Xyz Treasure!"
Xyz Treasure
Normal Spell Card
Draw 1 card for each face-up Xyz Monster on the field.
"So now, I draw a card for every Xyz Monster!" Yuma called as the four Xyz Monsters glowed shooting a light on his Deck, "So I draw 4 cards!" He drew four cards before he called, "That allows me to Overlay Level 3 Necro Gardna, and Achacha Archer!"
The two appeared shooting up. When Yuma sees the card he whoops, "It's here! Number 39: Utopia!"
At that Utopia's sealed form appeared before he morphed into Utopia's true form readying beside the two monsters.
(Attack Position)
(Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field)
Number 39: Utopia
LIGHT
Rank 4
Warrior/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2000
2 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. When a monster declares an attack: You can detach 1 material from this card; negate the attack. If this card is targeted for an attack, while it has no material: Destroy this card.
(ORU: 2)
"Awesome, Utopia." Bronk grinned.
"Alright Dark Mist charge in at Sanaphond!" Yuma called as Dark Mist moved to attack the large monster before he called, "Then I use it's Special Ability!"
Dark Mist takes a unit. (ORU: 2 - 1)
"By using an Overlay Unit, Dark Mist steals half of Sanaphond's attack points to power itself up! Shadow Gain!"
Dark Mist forced shadows to leave Sanaphond to itself.
Sanaphond: (ATK: 2900 + 100 / 2 = 1500/DEF: 3500 + 100 = 3600)
Dark Mist: (ATK: 100 + 1500 = 1600)
"Whiplash Whirlwind!"
Dark Mist's tendrils shot striking Sanaphond destroying it without much effort while Vetrix was pushed back although slightly. (Vetrix: 4400/Hand: 0)
"I don't like that Number, but anything to take down Vetrix." Flip admitted.
"Yeah, I agree." Bronk nodded.
"And now Utopia attack Fortune Tune!"
Utopia charged in striking Fortune Tune with his sword as it cawed out shattering while Vetrix watches. Yuma finishes, "And now Lucky Straight attack Vetrix directly!"
Lucky Straight armed it's staff charging on Vetrix, and attacked pushing him back colliding against the Sphere Field. (Vetrix: 3700/Hand: 0)
"Be on guard Yuma, Vetrix is still a dangerous adversary." Astral warned him.
"I know Astral." Yuma sets two cards, "I end my turn."
Yuma's Hand: 0/Field: Number 39: Utopia (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Number 7: Lucky Straight (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Number 96: Dark Mist (Attack Position/ATK: 1600/ORU: 1/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Two Set Cards
Yuma: 2300
Hand: 0
Field: Number 39: Utopia (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Number 7: Lucky Straight (Attack Position/ORU: 2/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Number 96: Dark Mist (Attack Position/ATK: 1600/ORU: 1/Special Summoned by effect of Sphere Field), Two Set Cards
Vetrix: 3700
Hand: 0
Field: Nothing
Vetrix 3rd Turn:
"Vetrix has no cards on his field, or in his hand, so if he doesn't draw a monster the road will be clear for Yuma to win!" Caswell smiled at this.
"Hopefully he doesn't." Bronk mentioned only to notice Tori looked nervous. "Tori?"
"I just have a really bad feeling about this." Tori admitted nervously.
At the Tsukumo house...
Anna was watching with Kari and Haru while holding Timmy's hand.
"It'll be alright." Kari reassured her.
Cathy also was with Timmy kept rubbing Anna's back. Haru seeing something on the TV said, "Hey look Yuma is winning."
Anna's eyes widened. "He is... isn't he?"
They looked over as Vetrix said on the screen, "Well Yuma, I had underestimated you quite a bit. Although I knew these weak Numbers are no challenge for you, I didn't anticipate just how fast you deal with them."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Yuma questioned.
"You should know." Vetrix drew before smirking, "And I start by using Heraldic Pendulum!"
(face-up)
Heraldic Pendulum
Continuous Spell Card
When this card activates: Place 2 "Heraldic Beast" Pendulum Monsters in your Pendulum Zones, and if you do, for the rest of this turn, you can Pendulum Summon monsters from your GY face-up. A Psychic Xyz Monster that was Xyz Summoned using at least 1 of the Pendulum Summoned monsters cannot be destroyed by card effects. If a Psychic Xyz Monster you control is targeted for an attack: You can detach 1 material from that target; destroy 1 card on the field.
"When this card activates, I can place 2 Heraldic Beasts that are Pendulum Monsters from my Deck to my Pendulum Zones." Vetrix smirked to Yuma.
This is bad." Yuma panicked.
Back at the duel...
(New Dueling Theme: Scars by I Prevail)
"And now I place Scale 3 Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros, and Scale 5 Heraldic Beast Antelope..." Vetrix shows the card before calling, "With these two monsters I set the Pendulum Scale!"
The cards we're placed as the two mentioned monsters rose up readying.
(Pendulum)
Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros
EARTH
Level 4
Pendulum Scale: 3
Beast/Effect/Pendulum
ATK: 1700
DEF: 1400
Pendulum Effect: You cannot Pendulum Summon monsters, except "Heraldic Beast" monsters. This effect cannot be negated. All monsters that are Special Summoned from the Extra Deck are treated as Xyz Monsters, and have Ranks equal to their Levels. Psychic Xyz Monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects.
Monster Effect: When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Heraldry" Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand. If this card is targeted for an attack: You can destroy both the attacking monster, and this card before applying Damage Calculation. You can only activate each effect of "Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros"
(Pendulum)
Heraldic Beast Antelope
WIND
Level 4
Pendulum Scale: 5
Beast/Effect/Pendulum
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1100
Pendulum Effect: You cannot Pendulum Summon monsters, except "Heraldic Beast" monsters. This effect cannot be negated. When a Psychic Xyz Monster you control activates it's effect: Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to it's activation.
Monster Effect: You can banish 1 "Heraldic Beast" monster from your GY: Special Summon 1 monster of the same name as that banished card from your hand or Deck in Defense Position, but negate it's effect(s). You can only activate this effect of "Heraldic Beast Antelope" once per turn.
"So now I can summon Level 4 monsters all at the same time." Vetrix smirked to Yuma.
"Be very careful, these are dangerous cards." Astral warned Yuma.
"And next up..." Vetrix smirked, "Due to Heraldic Pendulum's effect, I can Pendulum Summon from the graveyard. Isn't that swell?"
"Not really." Yuma frowned.
"Well now I Pendulum Summon!" Vetrix called as the graveyard portal opened above as the Pendulum Portal before three lights shot.
"Heraldic Beat Leo, Heraldic Beast Basilisk, and Heraldic Beast Unicorn!"
All three appeared in Defense Position.
(Defense Position)
Heraldic Beast Leo
EARTH
Level 4
Beast/Effect
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1000
During the End Phase of the turn this card was Normal Summoned: Destroy this card. When this card is sent to the Graveyard: Add 1 "Heraldic Beast" monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Heraldic Beast Leo". You can only use this effect of "Heraldic Beast Leo" once per turn.
(Defense Position)
Heraldic Beast Basilisk
EARTH
Level 4
Beast/Effect
ATK: 1000
DEF: 1400
After damage calculation: Destroy any opponent's monster that battles this card.
(Defense Position)
Heraldic Beast Unicorn
LIGHT
Level 4
Beast/Effect
ATK: 1100
DEF: 1600
You can banish this card from your Graveyard to target 1 Psychic-Type Xyz Monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon it. Its effects are negated. You can only use the effect of "Heraldic Beast Unicorn" once per turn.
"Three level four monsters." Astral frowned. "Yuma!"
"Yeah I know." Yuma frowned.
"And now watch as I Overlay Level 4 Heraldic Beast Leo, Unicorn, and Basilisk! With these 3 level 4 monsters, I build the Overlay Network!"
The three glowed flying up in the Overlay Network above as they watched before it exploded materializing the monster.
"Release your anger here now! Xyz Summon! Appear! Number 69: Heraldry Crest!"
From there the same Number that schooled Timmy, and Odd-Eyes Wing Dragon lowered down roaring loud showing itself dominant once more.
(Attack Position)
Number 69: Heraldry Crest
LIGHT
Rank 4
Psychic/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 2600
DEF: 1400
3 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. When this card is Special Summoned: Negate the effects of all other face-up Xyz Monsters currently on the field. You can target 1 other face-up Xyz Monster on the field; until the End Phase, this card's name and original effect become the same as that monster. You can only use this effect of "Number 69: Heraldry Crest" once per turn.
(ORU: 3)
Seeing the monster Anna's eyes widened and she started trembling.
"That's the monster that defeated Timmy." Cathy said nervously, "It completely one-shot him, and now Yuma is in it's sights."
Back at the arena...
"It's ok, he has Utopia's ability right?" Flip recalled.
"No Flip." Tori said nervously.
Vetrix smirked to Yuma, "If you remember from my last duel whenever Heraldry Crest is summoned all other Xyz Monsters lose there Special Abilities!"
Heraldry Crest let out strong sonar waves which made all three of Yuma's Xyz Monsters greyed.
Number 39: Utopia: (Effects Negated)
Number 7: Lucky Straight: (Effects Negated)
Number 96: Dark Mist: (Effects Negated/ATK: 1600 - 1500 = 100)
"IF that things attacks Dark Mist Yuma loses." Bronk frowned.
Vetrix's mask then started leaking darkness surprising everyone, "Agh, my time is running out. With the end of this match this will be as far as I go as my last moments! For you Yuma, I show onto you my true form!"
With that he grabbed his mask pulling it off revealing everyone his face.
"What the?" Yuma questioned.
"His... his face!" Bronk cried in shock.
Now unmasked Vetrix's left face has a unformed void with markings of his crest around his face.
"What... wait is that what happened when Dr. Faker..." Yuma started seeing that.
"As I transverse through Barian World, my appearance became warped... and now it's threatening to take over my form as a result." Vetrix explained while curling his ponytail against the void, "Coming back to the human world had a price, and one I am trying to maintain until I get my revenge."
Hart looked horrified seeing that.
"Vetrix... he's no longer human." Kite said what he is thinking from seeing this.
At the Tsukumo Household everyone looked stunned seeing that.
"That... that's not virtual is it?" Kari silently asked hoping what there looking at is a trick.
"I don't think it is." Anna whispered.
Back at the field...
Mr. Heartland was also stunned. "Dear me..."
With Dr. Faker he was silently looking at Vetrix internally horrified from what happened.
Vetrix then told Yuma, "And now Yuma, no more backies... it's time to finish this match! One thing to note about Heraldic Pendulum!" He gestured to the spell as he explained, "As one of monsters that was Pendulum Summoned from it's effect was used to Summon, Heraldry Crest it cannot be destroyed by special effects! Then once per turn, Heraldry Crest can steal the name, and effect of one Xyz Monster on your field! Finally with Heraldic Beast Antelope in my Pendulum Zone, you cannot activate a card in response to Heraldry Crest's special abilities activating!"
Yuma's eyes widened hearing that. "Not good."
"Not good indeed! No matter what monster you bring out there powerless against Heraldry Crest!" Vetrix smirked before calling, "Heraldry Crest's ability! Whipping Lash!"
Heraldry Crest's eyes glowed before shooting a pink tendril attaching on Lucky Straight as it groaned twitching painfully as Heraldry Crest stole it's already drained power while the two other Numbers with him watched in horror unable to do anything to stop it just as the tendril faded back in Heraldry Crest.
Number 69: Heraldry Crest: (Name: Number 7: Lucky Straight/Gains effects of Number 7: Lucky Straight)
Yuma's eyes widened seeing that.
"And now I use the effect Lucky Straight gave Heraldry Crest!" Heraldry Crest takes an Overlay Unit. (ORU: 3 - 2) "By rolling two dies, Heraldry Crest's attack points are multiplied equal to the larger roll. Then if the rolls result in 7 exactly, one of three special abilities activate! Let's see what the lucky roll is."
Two dice appeared in his hand as he rolled them, "Go dice roll!"
At that the dices rolled before it landed.
3, and 4.
"A seven..." Yuma whispered nervously. "And it's attack points are multiplied by four."
Heraldry Crest roared as it's power quadrupled. (ATK: 2600 x 4 = 10400)
"It has over 10000 attack points, and Yuma can't stop him!" Caswell panicked.
"And lastly the effect I choose to use is removing all cards on the field!" Vetrix smirked as Heraldry Crest build power where all 5 of Yuma's cards vanished out of sight which made him grunt. "And now Heraldry Crest, Dark Matter Demolition!"
Heraldry Crest charged a blast charging at Yuma which Yuma quickly called, "Not so fast Vetrix, I still have a card! I banish Necro Gardna from the graveyard! By banishing this card from the graveyard, I can cancel the attack!"
Heraldry Crest's attack was stopped before it can reach Yuma.
"He survived." Anna sighed in relief.
Vetrix shrugged, "I guess things are too early to end. Alright I end my turn Yuma."
Vetrix's Hand: 0/Field: Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros (Pendulum), Heraldic Beast Antelope (Pendulum), Number 69: Heraldry Crest (Attack Position/ATK: 10400/ORU: 2), Heraldic Pendulum (face-up)
Yuma 3rd Turn:
"Okay we survived that by the skin of our teeth..." Yuma grunted to Astral at this. "And Lucky Straight effect's doesn't end until my End Phase so we can't attack yet."
"True, we're in a very precarious position Yuma." Astral frowned.
Yuma at that turned over to Astral, "There's only one way to stop Vetrix." Astral looked over to him as Yuma said, "We gotta do ZEXAL."
"I agree." Astral nodded.
With that they joined hands raising up, "Alright Astral! I build the Overlay Network with you!" Suddenly Astral glowed blue while Yuma glowed red before they both shot into the air while everyone stared in shock as the light slowly faded.
"When two distance souls become one the power of ZEXAL is revealed!" they heard Astral chant.
"Go ZEXAL Morph!"
The light fade revealing Yuma changed in appearance keeping his pink bangs but now red with golden hair, wearing a white suit with red armor around him with a green eye, and blue eye, and his Duel Disk having a different appearance.
"What in the world?" Vetrix questioned seeing that.
"Now Vetrix no more holding back!" Yuma called drawing before activating the card, "I use Glorious Number!"
Glorious Numbers
Normal Spell Card
f you control no monsters: Target 1 "Number" Xyz Monster in your GY; Special Summon it, then draw 1 card. You can banish this card from your GY, then target 1 "Number" Xyz Monster you control; attach 1 card from your hand to it as material. You can only use each effect of "Glorious Numbers" once per turn.
"With no monsters on the field, I can summon back a Number from the graveyard! So rise on back Number 39: Utopia!"
Utopia rose on back readying.
Number 39: Utopia: (Attack Position)
"What good will that monster do you?" Vetrix taunted.
"Well now I can draw another card!" Yuma raised his hand.
"The duelist can shape the outcome of any duel, he can even generate the very cards that he needs to draw!"
Taking the cards they glowed bright become they both called, "Go Shining Draw!" He looked before he called, "And next, I rebuild the Overlay Network with Utopia!"
Utopia went back to his sealed form before flying up entering the Overlay Network.
"Show yourself, the power of hope, the messenger that changes chaos into light! Chaos Xyz Change! Chaos Number 39: Utopia Ray!"
From what rose was Utopia Ray readying it's multiple swords.
(Attack Position)
Number C39: Utopia Ray
LIGHT
Rank 4
Warrior/Effect/Xyz
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2000
3 Level 4 LIGHT monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle, except with a "Number" monster. You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a "Number 39: Utopia" you control as material. (Transfer its materials to this card.) You can detach 1 material from this card; it gains 500 ATK until the end of this turn, and if it does, 1 monster your opponent controls loses 1000 ATK until the end of this turn. You must have 1000 LP or less to activate and to resolve this effect.
(ORU: 1)
"Utopia Ray?" Vetrix questioned seeing it.
"And next I equip him with Zexal Weapon - Unicorn Spear!"
At that what flew in was a armored unicorn before it attached to Utopia Ray's hand as a spear.
(Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
ZW - Unicorn Spear
LIGHT
Level 4
Beast/Effect
ATK: 1900
DEF: 0
You can target 1 "Number C39: Utopia Ray" you control; equip this card from your hand to that target. It gains 1900 ATK. If the equipped monster battles an opponent's monster, the opponent's monster's effect is negated during the Battle Phase only. You can only control 1 "ZW - Unicorn Spear".
Number C39: Utopia Ray: (Equipped with ZW - Unicorn Spear)
"Thanks to this Utopia Ray gains 1900 attack points!"
Utopia Ray: (ATK: 2500 + 1900 = 4400)
"That won't help you against Heraldry Crest's 10400 attack points." Vetrix pointed out.
"Well here's this! Utopia Ray attack Heraldry Crest!" Yuma called as Utopia Ray charged it raising it's spear.
"If you're so eager to lose then by all means Yuma, Heraldry Crest destroy Utopia Ray!" Vetrix called.
Heraldry Crest charged before Yuma called, "Oh I forget to mention! Unicorn Spear NEGATES the abilities of the attack target when the monster it's equipped with battles!"
"What?" Vetrix questioned in shock.
Number 69: Heraldry Crest: (ATK: 10400/4 = 2600/Effects Negated)
Vetrix growled, "Well your not in the clear yet! Heraldic Pendulum's final effect activates!"
Heraldry Crest at that flew up absorbing an Overlay Unit. (ORU: 2 - 1) Before it then morphed into a new monster form that's purple, and dark pink with a yellow head.
"What now?" Yuma asked seeing that.
"When a Psychic Xyz Monster is targeted for an attack, Heraldry Crest can destroy a card on your field!" Vetrix called.
"If he destroys Utopia Ray Yuma will be defenseless!" Bronk cried hearing that.
Heraldry Crest fired rays at Utopia Ray which Yuma grunted, "No sweat! I banish ZEXAL Guard from the graveyard!"
The trap vanished as he called, "So now Utopia Ray's does no damage, and can't destroy a monster, and is unaffected to effects that destroys a card!" The rays were blocked as Utopia Ray stopped moving back after stabbing Heraldry Crest which done nothing on it.
"That was close." Tori frowned.
"I end my turn." Yuma ended his turn.
Yuma's Hand: 0/Field: Number C39: Utopia Ray (Attack Position/ATK: 4400/Equipped with ZW - Unicorn Spear), ZW - Unicorn Spear (Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
Yuma: 2300
Hand: 0
Field: Number C39: Utopia Ray (Attack Position/ATK: 4400/Equipped with ZW - Unicorn Spear), ZW - Unicorn Spear (Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
Vetrix: 3700
Hand: 0
Field: Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros (Pendulum), Heraldic Beast Antelope (Pendulum), Number 69: Heraldry Crest (Attack Position/ORU: 1), Heraldic Pendulum (face-up)
(New Dueling Theme: Riot by Three Days Grace)
Vetrix 4th Turn:
"My turn, draw!" Vetrix drew looking before calling, "And to start I use Cosmic Cyclone!"
Cosmic Cyclone
Quick-Play Spell Card
Pay 1000 LP, then target 1 Spell/Trap on the field; banish it.
"By paying 1000 points a Spell or Trap card is banished!" (Vetrix: 2700/Hand: 0) At that Unicorn Spear shattered.
Number C39: Utopia Ray: (ATK: 4400 - 1900 = 2500)
"This is bad." Astral frowned.
"And now Heraldry Crest destroy Utopia Ray!" Heraldry Crest fired a second blast of Dark Matter Demolition.
Yuma quickly called to avoid, "I activate Bacon Saver's effect in the graveyard! By banishing this card the destruction is negated, and I don't take damage!"
The same pig from before appeared, and bloated blocking the attacking before shattering.
"You'll run out of defenses soon enough Yuma." Vetrix told him, "I end my turn."
"Astral?" Yuma asked from within.
"There is one other thing we can try Yuma." Astral admitted. "We need to go on the offensive somehow."
"Maybe listen to what I have to say first?" Yuma asked.
"You have an idea?" Astral inquired.
"Just to tell you... if we don't beat him this turn, then we're goners." Yuma said to him.
"... Then we need to summon Leo Arms." Astral told Yuma before explaining what it was.
"Well... I hope we can do it." Yuma said before they looked over.
Vetrix's Hand: 1/Field: Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros (Pendulum), Heraldic Beast Antelope (Pendulum), Number 69: Heraldry Crest (Attack Position/ORU: 1), Heraldic Pendulum (face-up)
Yuma 4th Turn:
"Okay...!" Yuma called as they readied before he called, "Go final SHINING DRAW!"
"Yuma..." Tori whispered.
Yuma turns the card where he, and Astral sees it's a spell known as Shining Draw.
"Yuma!" Astral called.
"On it!" Yuma called back before declaring, "I activate Shining Draw!" The mentioned card glowed bright.
Shining Draw
Normal Spell Card
To activate this card, you must draw it for your normal draw in your Draw Phase, reveal it, and keep it revealed until the Main Phase 1. During your Main Phase 1 that same turn: You can target 1 "Utopia" Xyz Monster you control, then activate 1 of these effects;
● Equip any number of "ZW -" monsters with different names from your Deck/Extra Deck to it.
● Special Summon from your Extra Deck, 1 "Utopia" Xyz Monster with a different name from that target, by using that target as material. (This is treated as an Xyz Summon. Transfer its materials to the Summoned monster.)
"Shining Draw?" Vetrix questioned. "What is that?"
"I can either morph Utopia Ray into a different version, or equip him with as much Zexal Weapons as possible from the Deck or EXTRA DECK!" Yuma called.
"The Extra Deck!" Vetrix cried.
"So now Utopia Ray I give you Leo Arms, Tornado Bringer, and Lightning Blade!"
At that Utopia Ray became outfitted with three different cards one of red, and gold lion armor, one of a red, and green dragon sword, and one white, and gold tiger sword.
(Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
ZW - Lightning Blade
LIGHT
Level 5
Beast/Effect
ATK: 1200
DEF: 2000
You can target 1 "Utopia" monster you control; equip this monster from your hand or your side of the field to that target. It gains 1200 ATK. While this card is equipped to a monster, face-up "ZW -" cards you control cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects. If a monster equipped with this card would be destroyed by a card effect, destroy this card instead. You can only control 1 face-up "ZW - Lightning Blade".
(Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
ZW - Leo Arms
LIGHT
Level 5
Beast/Effect
ATK: 3000
DEF: 1200
2 Level 5 monsters
Cannot attack directly. Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card; add 1 "ZW -" monster from your Deck to your hand. You can target 1 "Utopia" monster you control; equip this monster on the field to that target. It gains 3000 ATK. During your Battle Phase, if the equipped monster attacked this turn: You can send this Equip Card to the GY; the equipped monster can make a second attack on an opponent's monster during this Battle Phase.
(Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
ZW - Tornado Bringer
WIND
Level 5
Dragon/Effect
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1800
You can target 1 "Utopia" monster you control; equip this monster from your hand or face-up field to that target. It gains 1300 ATK. While this card is equipped to a monster, your opponent cannot target that monster with card effects. If a monster equipped with this card would be destroyed by battle, destroy this card instead. You can only control 1 face-up "ZW - Tornado Bringer".
"So now with all three all together they give Utopia Ray 5500 attack points!" Yuma grinned to Vetrix.
Utopia Ray: (Equipped with ZW - Tornado Bringer, ZW - Lightning Blade & ZW - Leo Arms/ATK: 2500 + 1200 + 1300 + 3000 = 8000)
"8000!" Vetrix cried in shock. "This can't be happening!"
"Oh it can! Now Utopia Ray attack Heraldry Crest!"
Utopia Ray charged in to finish this which Vetrix called, "You forgotten! Heraldic Pendulum's effect activates!" Heraldry Crest flew up taking it's final unit. (ORU: 1 - 0) "So now gaze upon Heraldry Crest's TRUE FORM!"
What rose was a skinny gold monster with savage mandibles with two insect like arms below with a purple 69 on it roaring loud.
"And in addition, Heraldic Pendulum's effect destroys a card on the field! Say goodbye to Utopia Ray!"
Heraldry Crest roared charging it to destroy Utopia Ray.
"Sorry Vetrix but that won't happen." Yuma told him. "Thanks to Lightning Blade and Tornado Bringer!"
Utopia Ray crossed both swords as it erected a barrier blocking the spell's effect which Vetrix widen his eyes, "What's going on!?"
"That's simple Vetrix, you're losing." Yuma told him. "Utopia Ray, destroy Heraldry Crest with Rising Sun Chaos Slash!"
Utopia Ray shot up slashing down Heraldry Crest with it's arms, and then straight down with it's large sword before it triggered a large explosion as Vetrix screamed out before his chest on his hand shattered while several lights flew out of him.
Yuma: 2300
Hand: 0
Field: Number C39: Utopia Ray (Attack Position/ATK: 8000/Equipped with ZW - Leo Arms, ZW - Tornado Bringer & ZW - Lightning Blade), ZW - Leo Arms (Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray), ZW - Lightning Blade (Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray), ZW - Tornado Bringer (Equipped to Number C39: Utopia Ray)
Vetrix: 0000
Hand: 0
Field: Heraldic Beast Rhinoceros (Pendulum), Heraldic Beast Antelope (Pendulum), Heraldic Pendulum (face-up)
Yuma wins!
One light traveled out of the arena charging down the streets, and downtown Heartland before arriving at the Tsukumo Residence, and entered through the door. Everyone was paying attention to the TV so they didn't notice as a light entered Timmy's chest. After a few seconds he started to stir which Anna heard him groan. Her eyes shot open turning to him. "Ti... Timmy?"
They looked over hearing that as Timmy stirred before he tried sitting up groaning, "Ohhhh man... What happened...?"
Anna looked stunned before running and hugging him as tightly as she could with tears in her eyes.
"H-Huh!?" Timmy was pretty startled from this sudden embrace.
"He did it, Yuma won." Haru smiled softly only for Kari to suddenly gasp.
"What's going on?" she questioned.
While the three looked over Timmy looked over to Anna, "A-Anna? Is that you?"
She just nodded with tears.
"W-What happened?" Timmy asked before widening his eyes looking around, "Where... where are we? And where's Vetrix?"
"We're at Yuma's house." Anna whispered. "Yuma… he did it, he won."
"Yuma did it? He defeated Vetrix?" Timmy asked.
"Yeah, he did." Anna nodded hugging Timmy again.
Timmy frowned before looking down, "I couldn't keep my promise too you... and I let you down."
"I don't care!" Anna cried. "The important thing is that you're ok!"
Timmy looked at her hearing that. Anna just kissed him. Timmy kissed her back before noticing something on the TV.
"Timmy?" she asked turning to the TV.
They see Yuma, and Vetrix both seemed to be in pain as the Sphere Field goes haywire which Timmy gasped pulling away, "Yuma!" He starts to ran out.
"H-Hey Timmy wait you haven't recovered!" Kari cried before sighing running after Timmy, "Stay here Grandma, we'll be back!"
"Be careful." Haru told them as Anna, Cathy, and Kari ran after Timmy.
Kari gets on a motorbike before telling the girls, "Get on!"
"We can't all fit on that bike." Anna pointed out getting her rocket. "Timmy hold on."
She sped off while Cathy gets on the bike with Kari as they rode off. Anna sees Timmy running down the road to Heartland Stadium but from his body not recovering he's losing speed. Flying down she got next to him. "Get on."
Looking over Timmy sees Anna on her rocket before he grabs her hand, and she helps him jump on.
"Hold on, we're heading straight to Yuma." Anna mentioned as they flew off.
To there shock they see the tower holding the Sphere Field seems to be destroying itself splitting in half, and dropping down.
"What's going on?" Anna questioned seeing that.
"What's that on top of the tower?" Timmy asked seeing the Sphere Field.
"It's called a Sphere Field." Anna answered explaining what Mr. Heartland said about it.
"No, that's probably a trap for Yuma, and Vetrix to use the Numbers for someone to take them!" Timmy called realizing what this means, "If I had to guess Dr. Faker planned to use the Sphere Field to take the numbers in one fell swoop since the beginning!"
Anna's eyes widened. "Then... what's going to happen to them?"
Suddenly a light out out of the Sphere Field to an area at the edge of the arena. Seeing that Anna flew after the light before landing to see what it was. It was Yuma in his original form staring at where the tower was in shock.
"Yuma, what's going on?" Timmy asked as he and Anna reached him.
Hearing him Yuma looked over seeing them landing, "Timmy! Your back on your feet! How do you feel?"
"Never mind me now Yuma!" Timmy called worried, "What happened over there!?"
Yuma looked down solemnly, "Vetrix... he gave his life for me to escape the Sphere Field."
"He... what?" Anna asked in shock hearing that. "Yuma, what happened?"
Yuma looked over answering, "The Sphere Field was a trap. It was so Dr. Faker can get all the Numbers me, and Vetrix collected with one stroke, and is also planning to use Astral to charge a cannon to destroy Astral World."
"What?" Timmy asked in shock. "We have to stop him!"
"My thoughts exactly!" Yuma agreed before looking over, "Come on if we can get to Heartland Tower we can get there in time!"
Timmy nodded.
"Timmy wait, it's too dangerous." Anna frowned.
Timmy looked over to her hearing that. She looked really scared. "Dr. Faker is dangerous... just like Vetrix, and when he beat you..."
Timmy looked at her before walking over, and leaned up on his tip toes kissing Anna at her lips. She froze before embracing him and kissing him back.
Soon he pulled back, and stared at her eyes. "Anna... I have to do this." She looked into his eyes as he explained, "Vetrix defeated me cause he used my anger to his advantage... I took things too fast, and it let him use Heraldry Crest against me... But I'm calm, and focused now, Dr. Faker won't defeat me that way. And after Vetrix gave his life for Yuma's sake, I have all the reason to save Astral."
"Timmy..." Anna whispered before just nodding and turning to Yuma. "Please... keep him safe."
"Hey there's nothing stopping you from joining us Anna. He needs the support from his girl." Yuma said to her.
She looked unsure but nodded at that.
Ulrich362: Vetrix was defeated... but now Dr. Faker needs to be stopped.
bopdog111: And it's the second to last chapter of the World Duel Carnival arc too.
Ulrich362: So next up... a four on one match then Bopdog? Or... four on two technically?
bopdog111: Just one on one actually. Dr. Faker will be different at that time so no need for another team up like that.
Ulrich362: If you say so. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!