Assembling the Cards of Armageddon [LOCK]

[Qu@ke]

Mia came into the room just as introductions were starting and she caught the end of a pro duelists speech and silently went to her seat next to a guy who kept flipping through his deck for a speech from a guy that believed confidence was strengty or something like that. She noticed the guy next to her had some pretty rare cards in his deck but quickly started looking around the room; not wanting to look like a cheater or a card thief. A waitress came for her drink preference and she ordered a nice cool glass of ice water instead of wine like the others.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Reginald chuckled [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'An amazing sense of humour, Track. You are indeed a charming lad. As for the food, do not worry, for my housekeeper will bring in a feast fit for 10 kings for all of us to enjoy, although I hope you'll enjoy it the most.'[/font][/color] Reginald thought to himself [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Terry and Track, maybe a dynamic duo...I might have to keep my eyes on them over the tournament period...'[/color] [/font]He turned his attention to Jace, still thinking [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Hmm...although Jace appears to be the most remarkable duelist on this table, myself not withstanding.'[/color] [/font]He looked at Sam and Kong. [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'...they seem very quiet. Hmm, I wonder where everyone else is...nevermind, why trouble myself over things like that. As soon as Maximus gets here, the party will really get started.'[/font][/color] He then spoke [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Jace, even though I do know your name, would you please introduce yourself to those who don't know you?'[/font][/color]

[Immortal Chaos]

Jace's eyes looked to Reginald as he sipped slowly from his wine glass. Again roars in his head made him smirk as he cleared his throat. "Let me see. As our host stated, My name is Jace. If you want to know my last name, you're out of luck. I've come here to prove I'm the best of the best, and I will make sure everyone here knows it. Also, I hope no one here assumes they will get chummy with me, I'm here to win, not make friends." He chuckled a bit as he took another sips. "Next." His eyes narrowed under his fedora as they shifted from Reginald to whoever was next in line for their introductions.

[Qu@ke]

"I guess I'll take the steering wheel on this crazy car ride of introductions." Mia said, just now being noticed after she slipped in several introductions ago. "My name is Mia and I'm also not here for any of you." Mia started saying and then looked around the room. "However, I won't neglect you or ignore you but I won't be so keen to be your friend either. We're all here to win this thing I suspect, no one came here looking to lose so lets just cut that out of the introductions." Mia said and then sat down in her chair. "That's all I care for you to know." Mia finished, casually waving her hand to whomever wanted to go next.

[Time Psyduck]

"Hi," Sam came in, picking up as Mia left off. "I'm Samantha, and, well, this is my first tournament of this level." She considered saying something along the lines of what the others had: a boast as to their intentions to win the whole tournament. But that wasn't Samantha. Nor was it really her. "Unlike the people before me, I wouldn't mind getting to know some of you better." She sipped at her drink, a non-alcoholic fruit juice, to give herself time to think. "Just because we're competing doesn't mean we can't get along, right? I don't intend to lose, at least not without doing everything I can to avoid it, but that doesn't mean I have to shun the rest of you guys. Well, that's it, and good luck everyone." She quickly sat down, leaving it up to whoever else to introduce themselves.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Reginald pressumed the man in the orange suit wouldn't introduce himself, as he didn't respond to Reginald speeking to him but rather inspecting his deck.[color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Marvellous, marvellous! I am sure we shall all have a wonderful time. Now then, we didn't come to this hall to talk. I'm sure you are all starving...Clara! Bring out the meal!'[/font] [/color]Gradually over time Clara had brought out an enormous banquet of food that streched as far as the eyes could see. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Very well. Thank you Clara. You may enjoy the food, my guests. Please, help yourselves!' [/color][/font]Reginald stood up with his arms spread wide. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'I clearly cannot eat all this by myself!'[/color][/font]

'Mmm...hey Track, this honey roasted turkey is delishous, not to mention the potatoes, and ohh! The gravy, everything. It is just marvellous. That Clara sure can cook, huh?' He then turned his attention to the woman who introduced herself as Samantha. 'So...you've never been in a tournament like this, huh? Wha kind of cards do you use?'

[Ranma124]

Track was beggining to die of hunger and boredom. He was beginning to think the food would never come. Then Reginald started talking, and finnally began to get Track interested by talking about the food. As soon as the food had come, Track began to stuff his face. " Heck your right Terry this food is delicious. Ive got to hand it Reginald, at least he has good taste in his cooks. You know id let that clara cook me a meal anytime." Track then heard Terry talk to Samantha. He swallowed some food. " Yeah samantha what kind of cards do you use." Track carried on stuffing his face with food as he waited for response.

[Premier Alexander Romanov]

But Reginald was wrong. Once Reginald has finished ordering Clara to bring out the meal, he spoke up. [color=#FF2400]"Kong Long Huo."[/color] He told the group in a calm, somewhat emotionless tone. [color=#FF2400]"I utilize a Dinosaur-Type Deck when I duel. You might not want to duel me if you rely on Synchros and Xyzs. How many tournaments I have won is none of your business, but I cannot stop you if you wish to look the information up. I also do not wish to share any personal information with you, and that will be much harder for you all to access."[/color] He turned to Reginald. [color=#FF2400]"Satisfied?"[/color]

[Qu@ke]

"Ugh, who'd use synchros and exceed monsters?" Mia, spoke up, finishing the food she had in her mouth beforehand. "I absolutely [i]detest[/i] the use of synchro and exceed monsters." Mia than looked about the table, considering she had just said she didn't want to be chummy with them she was doing a lot of talking. "I guess friendly conversation is alright, hell we can be friends when this is all said and done I suppose." Mia said, but than thought that if she won they may not actually [i]want[/i] to be friends with her because of her intentions...

[Time Psyduck]

"Well," Sam replied, seemingly reluctantly, "I don't want to reveal anything, but I do have a plant deck." She turned back to her food to decide what to put on her fork. She was about to ask what decks they used, but the man in orange introduced himself, and moved the conversation towards Synchro and Xyz monsters, which the Mia women seriously had something against. What was more interesting to Sam, however, was the strange man's deck. [i]He uses dinosaurs too?[/i] she thought, being careful not to let it show on her face. [i]That could be an interesting match up.[/i] Her mind put it aside and she brought her attention back to the conversation.

[Kyng's Old Account]

'Hmm, mysterious and charming...' Terry thought to himself 'She does look rather nice, and she seems to be quite polite. I wonder if she is a nice person?' Terry then stopped asking himself questions, turning to the current discussion about the usage of Synchros and Xyzs monsters. 'Well, not that it matters, but I use Fusions and Synchros, personally I will never understand Xyzs monsters. And I might as well tell you my Deck. Anyone heard of the Knights of the Round Table, well apparently a long time ago in Old England, the time of King Arthur, to be specific, he was supposed to have ruled. Personally I think it is just a legend, but my Deck itself has gradually allowed me to accept myths, legends and tales...' Terry finished.

[color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Well, is that so, Mr Scuro? You believe in myths and legends? Well then, what about the Cards of Armageddon?' [/font][/color]Reginald spoke. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'These cards were said to be so powerful and dangerous that they would destroy the world that we know of. However, if that ever was the case, a hero would rise up with the 5th of the Four and seal them away untill the true end of time. My father was a true believer in this tale and he even searched for them. Personally I think it is madness...'[/color][/font]Terry interrupted Reginald 'Hold on...what did you mean by 5th of the Four? That makes no sense. How can there by five out of four people?' Terry interrogated Reginald's myth. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Precisley Terry. Apparently there are Four Cards, or Horsemen rather, of Armageddon. War, Famine, Pestilence and Death. However there is a 5th. Conquest is that last Hoursemen. Now, some people say one of the Four is an imposter, other's say it is Conquest. Personally I couldn't care less. Unlike you, I believe legends are bed time stories.'[/color][/font]

There was a knock at the front door. Clara heard it and opened it. It was a young, blonde haired woman in a grey hoody and a beret. Clara then said [color="#0000FF"]'Ahh, you must be Ms Miqea Teki. My master has been expecting you. Please come on inside, there is a party in the dinning room, but before you go there I insist you change into some formal wear.'[/color]

[Immortal Chaos]

Jace's eyes looked up quickly at the mention of the "Armageddon Cards". He shook his head as a small scoff crossed his lips. "Those cards are nothing more than a fairy tale. You have a mind in your skull not to believe in them Reginald." He chuckled again as he sipped his wine once more before returning to his food, which he seemed to be eating very slowly, slowly than a usual person would in fact. This was his way of listening, seeing what he was up against, and figuring out a way around his opponent's cards.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

[color="#800080"]"Hey, um..."[/color] Miqea asked the woman at the door, [color="#800080"]"I don't... happen to be late, do I? 'Cause I can explain if I am. You see, I had to catch a flight to get here and I wasn't sure if I caught the right one because those timetable things are so hard to read... I mean uh, I have this problem with my eyesight and I can't see things up close. But anyway, I missed that flight and then I had to pay up for another one, which pretty much drained all the money I have, only leaving me with enough to get a cab here. By the way, what did you mean by 'formal wear'?"[/color]

[King of Nothing]

A student lying on the floor woke up. His eyes stared across the room, locating everyone around him. [i]Oh good, I didn't miss the opening ceremony.[/i] He had spent quite a while perfecting a deck and, as soon as the festivities were about to begin, he must have dozed off. [i]Yubel, you have to wake me up next time, ok?[/i] He smiled as he started to observe the actions of the others in this party. [i]Hm, this academy seems to be attracting the strangest people now.[/i] He continued walking until he saw someone trying to get in. He leaned on the wall and gave a laugh at the conversation. "Oh come on, gatekeeper. Let the poor kid in." He walked towards the door and pat the person on the shoulder, than whispered something in her ear. He walked off, the person guarding the door now letting the late person in.

[Ranma124]

Track was listening to the conversation that was going on, about horesmen, and cards of armmaggedon. Reginald and Jace had said they they didnt believe in the myths or legends. However Terry had said that he might of believed it, because of his deck being based on the legend of Arthur and the knights of the round table. Track swallowed some food. Tracks area in front of him was empty. He had eaten pretty much eaten everything in front of him on the table. " Oh boy that was some great food." Track looked round the table. " Well actually, if you ask me i think its a load of bolony. I mean ive never heard anything about these weird crads of Armaggedon." Track looked at Terry. " I completely understand, why you kinda accept myths and legends. But me, i dont really believe it."

[Kyng's Old Account]

Clara responded to Miqea. [color="#0000FF"]'My dear, you aren't late at all. Some guests aren't expected to arrive for days!' [/color]She chuckled. [color="#0000FF"]'As for formal wear, it simply means clothing for a suitable occasion that can be considered as elegant, fancy, classy. Do not worry, if you don't have anything to wear, my lord has prepared reserved outfits in your room. If you will follow me, I will take you there. I do hope you find it comfortable.'[/color]
Meanwhile, in the dinner hall...

[color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Terry, Terry, Terry...I can't see how a bunch of cards could spill chaos on that size. It is illogical.'[/color] [/font]'Oh really? Ever heard of the Egyptian God cards? Or how about the Sacred Beasts? Or even the Earthbound Immortals? What can you say about that?' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Fake. All of them, everything, just a bunch of lies to trick people into fearing them.'[/color][/font] 'That is rich, coming from a guy who's dad looks like a vampire!' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'That is obsurd! Vampires, werewolves, ghosts and ghouls. They do not exist! The cannot exist! Duel monsters was only invented to let these fantasies run wild!'[/color] [/font]'Well, if that is the case, how about we end this party with a duel, Reginald?' [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'What! A Duel? Terry, despite you being a pro, you couldn't hold a candle to my Dueling Capabilities.'[/font][/color]

[Qu@ke]

Mia found the conversation about the cards of Armageddon slightly more interesting than her food so she finished up and wiped her mouth with the provided silk napkin. "Well, I don't take to believing things that aren't proven as fact..." She started saying, taking a sip of her water and then placing the almost empty glass back on the table where the condensation was creating a ring on the table cloth. "I do, however, believe anything is possible and accept others beliefs as well." She explained and then finished the glass of water and put the now empty glass back on the table, but it was quickly replaced by another from the maids hand. It was like a restaurant with her around.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

Miqea looked over at all the people enjoying their food. The mere sight of it seemed to force her stomach to grumble in hunger. She hadn't eaten since she got her cute little butt over here in the first place.

[color="#800080"]"I, uh... I don't mean to be rude, but uh..."[/color] Miqea stuttered, [color="#800080"]"Clothing's kinda, sorta... sorta kinda the last thing on my mind right now. I haven't eaten anything for six hours and I'm starving right now."[/color]

[Kyng's Old Account]

Clara heard Miqea's request. [color="#0000FF"]'Oh dear, come quickly inside. I'm sure my master can make an exception. Follow me right through here...'[/color] Clara took Miqea's hand and lead her to the dinning room. Reginald the saw her. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Clara, who is this little girl?'[/color][/font] [color="#0000FF"]'My lord, she is Miqea Teki, one of the other competitors in your tournament. However, she hasn't eaten for 6 hours and appears very weak. I allowed her to come in and eat something. I know you wouldn't approve my lord, but I cannot allow her to starve. It is unjust.'[/color] Reginald looked at Clara, and then at Miqea. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Hmm...very well. Only this once I'll allow it. Welcome to my manor, Miqea. Please, do take a seat. I believe you had come in just as Terry here decided to actually dare duel me...'[/color][/font] Terry didn't like the way Reginald spoke to him. He felt as if he doubted any, if not all of his Dueling abilities. 'Ok, that is it! Shroudvenstein, I challenge you to a Duel!' Reginald smirked [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Hmm, are you sure? I do believe that you wont win.'[/font][/color] 'You may have dueled other Pros before, but I am unlike them! I am Terry Scuro, your chances of victory are very slim.' Reginald stood up.[color="#8B0000"] [font="Times New Roman"]'Very well, I will now leave you all so I can prepare myself for this duel. When you are all ready, I expect to see you in Duel Arena C. In case you don't remember, that is the stone duel arena. When you have all finished dining, we will have 3 friendly Duels. Terry, I hope you do realise what you have gotten yourself into...'[/font][/color] Reginald walked off, up the stairs leaving his company behind. 'That guy gives me the creeps...but he has absolutely no chance against me.'

[Immortal Chaos]

Jace shook his head and chuckled. "Now this is a duel...I might actually consider paying to see." He stood up and dabbed his mouth and strode past Terry, stopping for a moment as he sized up his rival. "For your sake....I hope you win. I've heard a lot about you, and I want to have the pleasure of knocking you out myself." He smirked once more and patted Terry's shoulder. "Show us all what you got..." He chuckled and headed back for his room, these clothes were not what one watched a duel in, let alone sit in a stone Colosseum.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

[color="#800080"]'Great,'[/color] Miqea thought to herself, [color="#800080"]'I've only just got here, and there's already a duel going on. I better get some food into me before someone tries to challenge [i]me[/i] to one. Now... oh wow, look at all this food! I don't even know where to start! Um... I suppose I could just grab a bit of this and a bit of that.'[/color]

Miqea started collecting helpings of food from all over the table. Normally she wouldn't even dare trying to eat as much as she had on plate, but each and every one of those dishes were just so appetizing. That and she always did fear that she'd end up anorexic after not eating for so long.

[Kyng's Old Account]

[font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'The poor fool doesn't realise what he has got himself into, doesn't he? He doesn't know my past, your past. Well, he shall soon see. They will all see.' [/color][/font]Reginald said to himself as he prepared his duel coat and Deck.

'Hmm...Knights.' The Knights Lancelot and Gawain appeared to Terry as he consulted them. 'Reginald doesn't seem like some ordinary aristocrat.' [color="#FF0000"]'Well, m'lord. I believe he posseses secrets. Dark secrets.' [/color]Lancelot replied. Gawain then said [color="#008000"]'I know what you mean, Fancyboots. He does give me the creeps.'[/color] [color="#FF0000"]'Exactley. You see, m'lord, Gawai...wait a minute, Fancyboots? What did you mean by Fancyb...'[/color] 'Thank you, Knights!' Terry said as they dissapeared, although as they were you could hear Gawain laughing. 'Well, its time.'

At the entrance to the Duel Arena, Reginald awaited Terry, who soon came and stood in the opposite side of the field. [color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'Are you sure you do not want to surrender?'[/font][/color] 'Shut up and duel, you loony.'

GAME START! / LIFE POINTS 4000 / FRIENDLY GAME / SPECIAL FEATURES: DRAIN PLATFORMS

[color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"]'I shall begin by drawing my first card.'[/font][/color] Reginald scanned his hand. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'I'll begin by Summoning my "Vampire Assailant"!'[/color][/font] Reginald's monster appeared, a cloaked creature with a skull-like mask. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'And I equip it with "Violent Crystal" giving him a total ATK of 1300! Now, attack Terry directly!' [/color][/font]Terry was confused. 'What?!? How can you attack on the first turn?' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'It is my Vampire's ability! He can attack even on the first turn!'[/color] [/font]The assailant struck Terry onto his knees. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Now for the Drain Platforms!'[/color][/font] 'WHAT!?!' 'Activate!' The floor where Terry was standing glowed and drained his energy. 'Uhh...what...what was that?' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'That, foolish boy, was the Drain Platforms of this arena! You see, whenever either of us does Damage, the platform will zap energy straight out of your body!'[/color] [/font]Terry staggered onto his feet. 'Uhh...uhh...I'm not down yet!' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Well, you will be soon! I shall end my turn'[/color][/font]

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[Yorukin]

After being led to his room, Kyle found a formal outfit laid out on the bed. He whistled at the sight. "Wow. Fancy." As the door closed behind him, he started to change clothes. Looking at himself in the mirror, he talked to himself about how he looked. "Okay, I think I got this right. Now, how do I do this tie...?" After struggling with the knot for a while, he finally got it to look right. Hurrying down the stairs, he arrived at the dining hall, only to find everyone leaving. He stepped up to someone who was about to leave their seat. "Hey, you, mate! Where's everyone going?" [color="#F4A460"]"Didn't think I'd see an Australian here. Where've you been? Some pro named Terry just challenged that Reginald guy. I'm headin' off to go watch."[/color] Kyle stood there for a moment as this person walked off. He then decided to grab a few morsels of food and ran off to follow the crowd.

When he got there, he saw the duel going on apace. It didn't look like this Terry person had taken a turn yet, but he had already taken heavy damage. Something was wrong, though--he was lying on the ground and panting. Kyle watched him struggle to stand up. He struck up conversation with another nearby duelist. "What happened with this duel? Why's that guy look so weak?"

[Immortal Chaos]

Jace's eyes looked to Kyle. "You again?" He shrugged as he looked back to the field. "Firstly, it seems our host has some powerful cards, I've never seen a monster who can attack on the first turn of a duel. And Second, seems the person who is dealt damage has some of their life energy sucked out of them. Rather interesting concept if I do say so myself." Jace chuckled, not only was this giving him a chance to see Terry in action, but it also gave him the opportunity to see their Host's card. After all, anyone who hosts a tournament must be a skilled card player.

[Kyng's Old Account]

'Urgh...that was...a dirty...trick...' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Hahaha! Get into the game! Or are you really a pro?'[/color][/font] Terry hated anyone questioning his abilities, and despite his lack of strength and energy he sprang up. 'Don't you ever doubt my abilities! Draw!' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'My, my! It appears that you have made a full recovery from my Drain Platforms!'[/color][/font] Terry looked at his hand. 'Get ready for this! I activate Double Summon! This will allow me to Normal Summon twice this turn! So say hello to my first Knight: Sir Tristram de Lyones!' A green haired knight appeared and stood proudly against Reginald.

Sir Tristram de Lyones: Warrior-Type/EARTH/Level 4/ATK 1400/DEF 1300
Lore: When this card is Normal Summoned, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower monster from your hand.

'Now I shall activate his Special Ability which allows me to Special Summon my second knight: Sir Gareth!' A dark haired knight with black armour appeared and stood beside Tristram in order.

Sir Gareth: Warrior-Type/DARK/Level 4/ATK 1200/DEF 1900
Lore: Increase the ATK of all Warrior-Type monsters you control by 400.

'Now, Gareth's ability boosts all my Warrior-Type monsters ATK by 400! This means Tristram becomes 1800 and Gareth becomes 1600! Now, I'll Normal Summon again, thanks to Double Summon. Meet Sir Galahad!' A fair haired young knight in chainmail appeared and prepare himself.

Sir Galahad: Warrior-Type/WIND/Level 4/Tuner/ATK 1400/DEF 1000
Lore: This monster can attack twice during the same Battle Phase. Control of this card cannot switch.

Reginald was stunned. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'What!?! 3 monsters in one move!'[/color][/font] 'Yep! And thanks to my Gareth, Galahad gets a total of 1800 attack points!' Terry entered his Battle Phase 'Now go! Gareth, destroy his vampire!' Gareth lunged forward towards the Vampire Assailant and easily struck him down.[color="#8B0000"][font="Times New Roman"] 'Grr...700 points isn't enough to take me out, boy!'[/font][/color] 'Nope, but your Platforms will! Reginald looked down and was struck by his own weapon. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Hmph'[/color][/font] Terry was confused, as Reginald didn't even flinch 'Huh?' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'Well, my device works on 3 levels. Below 1000 is a mediocre shot, below 2000 is what you suffered, and 2000 & above...well, lets leave that for later.'[/color] [/font]'Not so fast! The combined attack points of my remaining monsters will total to 3400. That with the 700 you have lost will leave you with 0 points left and that will win me the duel! Attack, my knights! Slaughter his Life Points!' The knights lunged forward and struck Reginald. Then below the Drain Platforms activated, blasting Reginald from his feet. [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'AAAARRRGGHHH!!!!' [/color][/font]Reginald collapsed. 'Hmm, is that all you've got?' Suddenly to everyones surprise, Reginald stood up, laughing. 'What is so funny?' [font="Times New Roman"][color="#8B0000"]'You are...you foolish boy...you don't think I can't turn this around? You see, on your last attack I discarded my Kuriboh, rendering it useless. I have 1500 Life Points left!' [/color][/font]Terry ended his turn, feeling confident.

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