Chaos Universe: The Unknown Past Ch. 1 - 84 (Chapter 76: Fight for the Throne Pt. 2) has arrived

[Haou Devil 12]

I'm saying he has his own model of Nick's Duel Disk. Like back when he was controlled. And yes, he is going to use it later on in the story.

[ragnarok1945]

that's good to hear, I'll be looking forward to the next time he uses it

[Haou Devil 12]

Chapter 51 is finished. Please read and comment.

[Mysty]

Very nice chapter.

[Haou Devil 12]

Here's Chapter 52 everyone. Enjoy.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 52]Duel!

Caleb/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

Knight/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Caleb: Turn 1

I draw. I summon "Koa'ki Meiru Guardian"(LV4/EARTH/Rock/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/1200) Next, I play 2 cards face-down and end my turn. Now the effect of my "Koa'ki Meiru Guardian" activates, during my End Phase its destroyed unless I send 1 "Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru" to the Graveyard or reveal 1 Rock-type monster in my hand to my opponent, so I reveal from my hand "Koa'ki Meiru Boulder"(LV4/EARTH/Rock/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/1000), so he's safe.

 

("Odd set of monsters." thought Knight. "But like all monsters they will fall.") "My turn." said Knight.

 

Caleb/ 3 cards/ LP 8000

Knight/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Knight: Turn 2

I draw. I summon "Kingdom - Mounted Knight"(LV4/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1200) Now his effect activates, when he's Normal Summoned, by paying 1500 LP (Knight: LP 6500) I can Special Summon 1 "Kingdom" monster from my hand. (Caleb counters: I activate "Koa'ki Mieru Guardian"(s) effect, by tributing it, I can negate your monster's effect and destroy it.) In that case, I play the spell "Double Summon", so I can Normal Summon again, so I summon "Kingdom - Swordsman"(LV3/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1500 DEF/500) Now I activate his effect, once per turn, I can Special Summon 1 LV4 or lower "Kingdom" monster from my hand, so I Special Summon "Kingdom - Jester Imposter"(LV2/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) Now I activate his effect, once per turn, I can Special Summon another "Kingdom - Jester Imposter"(LV2/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) from my Deck. Now I activate his second effect, once per turn, I can select a number of "Kingdom - Court Jester"(s) on the field and they're treated as non-Tuner monsters until the End Phase. (Caleb says: But you have no "Kingdom - Court Jester"(s).) "Kingdom - Jester Imposter" name is also treated as "Kingdom - Court Jester". Now I'm tuning my first "Jester Imposter"(LV2) to my second "Jester Imposter"(LV2) and my "Swordsman"(LV3). "To all peasants of this forsaken world, bow before the Ultimate Kingdom! Synchro Summon!" Protect and serve! "Kingdom - Royal Knight"(LV7/EARTH/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/2700 DEF/1800) Now "Kingdom - Royal Knight" attack him directly. (Caleb counters: I activate the Continuous Trap "Core Reinforcement", when this card is activated, I can Special Summon 1 "Koa'ki Meiru" monster from my Graveyard in face-up Attack Position, so I revive "Koa'ki Meiru Guardian"(LV4/EARTH/Rock/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/1200) But you still take damage. (Caleb: LP 7200) I play 1 card face-down and end my turn.

 

Caleb/ 3 cards/ LP 7200

Knight/ 2 cards/ LP 6500

 

Caleb: Turn 3

I draw. I play the spell "Core Compression", by revealing 1 "Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru" from my hand, by discarding 1 "Koa'ki Meiru" monster, I can draw 2 cards. (Caleb: Hand: 4) Now I activate my second face-down. Another "Core Reinforcement" and I'm using it to revive my ultimate "Koa'ki Meiru". (Knight says: What?!) Come forth! "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar"(LV8/FIRE/Fiend/Effect/ATK/3000 DEF/2100) Now I summon "Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther"(LV4/WATER/Sea Serpent/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/1200) Now "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" destroy his "Kingdom - Royal Knight". (Knight counters: I activate the trap "Appearing Moat", when this card is activated, the Battle Phase ends and I can activate the "Kingdom - Moat" Continuous Spell from my Deck.) I end my turn. Now "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar"(s) effect activates, but I chain it with "Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther"(s) effect, so I discard "Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru" for "Valafar"(s) effect and I reveal the Fiend-type monster "Koa'ki Meiru Ice"(LV3/WATER/Aqua/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/200) in my hand to keep "Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther" in play.

 

Meanwhile where Wiraq, D.C.Q., and the Emperor is...

 

"Your knight is quite skilled, Emperor." said Wiraq.

 

"Yes, but that Koa'ki Meiru Deck might pose as a problem, but it's nothing Knight can handle." said the Emperor. "By the way, are you sure you're alright with one of my team taking out one of your own?"

 

"Go ahead." said D.C.Q. "He serves no purpose to me anymore."

 

Knight looked back at the corridor behind him where he saw the Emperor. The Emperor nodded his head yes, then Knight turned back and faced his opponent.

 

("Understood, your Majesty." thought Knight.) "My turn." said Knight.

 

Caleb/ 2 cards/ LP 7200

Knight/ 2 cards/ LP 6500

 

Knight: Turn 4

I draw. I play the spell "Pot of Greed", so I draw 2 cards. (Knight: Hand: 4) Now I remove from my hand the spell "Kingdom Rush!" and activate its effect, so I can activate as many "Kingdom" Continuous Spells and the Field Spell "Ultimate Kingdom!" from my Deck, so I activate "Kingdom - Castle", "Kingdom - Artillery", "Kingdom - Guards", and "Kingdom - City". And also the Field Spell "Ultimate Kingdom!" Now I activate the effect of "Kingdom - City", once per turn, I can add 1 "Kingdom" card from my Deck to my hand, so I add "Kingdom - King"(LV7/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2550 DEF/1650) to my hand. Now I remove from my hand the spell "Profits of the Kingdom" and activate its effect which allows me to draw cards from my Deck equal to the number of "Kingdom" cards I control, so I draw 6 cards. (Knight: Hand: 9) Now I summon another "Kingdom - Mounted Knight"(LV4/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1200) Now I activate his effect, so by paying 1500 LP (Knight: LP 4000) So I can Special Summon "Kingdom - King"(LV7/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2550 DEF/1650) Now I play another "Double Summon", so I can summon "Kingdom - Court Jester"(LV1/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/300 DEF/300) Now I activate the effect of "Ultimate Kingdom!", when its activated, I can Special Summon "Hidden Archfiend in the Kingdom"(LV8/EARTH/Fiend/Effect/ATK/3900 DEF/3500) Now I activate the effects of "Kingdom - Artillery", once per turn, I can inflict damage to my opponent equal to the combined amount of ATK of every "Kingdom" I control, so you take a total of 10050 points of damage! END THIS!! (Caleb says: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!)

 

Nick watched as Caleb was taking a blast of defeat.

 

"CALEB!" yelled Nick as he ran to the arena.

 

Caleb: LP 0/ Defeated

Knight: LP 4000/ Winner

 

"And the winner is... the Kingdom - Royal Knight!" yelled the announcer.

 

Caleb was knocked unconsious and Knight walked over to him holding what seems to be a sword.

 

"By order of his majesty, I shall take your last breath." said Knight as he was about to slash Caleb until Nick came just in time and blocked the attack.

 

"You lay one hand on one my family, I'll kill you where you stand!" yelled Nick with anger.

 

Knight had an angry, distained look his face.

 

"Is that a challenge or a promise?" said Knight. "You may be the savior of this realm, but when I look at you, I see nothing but an arrogant child who doesn't follow anyone but himself. I follow the Emperor and I swore on my life to protect him and and all members of the Royal Family."

 

"And I swore my life to protect this realm and everyone I care about!" yelled Nick. "Yet you call me arrogant? You don't care about anyone else except the Royal Family or anyone else who get hurt?"

 

"If that's what you think, I might be able to prove you wrong." said Knight.

 

"Bring it on." said Nick.

 

"H-H-Hold on." said the announcer. "Though the first round of the tournament is over, we still don't have enough participants to move on, so we'll have to have a bracket match, which means we have to randomly choose 2 participants that lost and those 2 will duel to earn a spot in the second round, so let's go to the board."

 

The virtual board showed the people who lost and rapidly switched through people's pictures until it stopped on 2 people.

 

"And it looks like it's Hunter from Team Mystery and the Kingdom - Swordsman from Team Ultimate Kingdom." said the annonucer as both of them came out to the arena. "Are you duelists ready?"

 

"I'll make this quick." said Hunter.

 

"I won't lose this time!" yelled the swordsman.

 

"Okay!" yelled the announcer. "Duel... Start!"

 

Duel!

Hunter/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

Swordsman/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Hunter: Turn 1

I draw. (Hunter thinks: Like I said, I'll make this quick.) I play the Continuous Spell "Cycle of Life". Next, I set 1 monster and 1 card face-down and end my turn.

 

("I won't lose." thought the Swordsman. "I won't be humiliated again. I must prove myself to his majesty!") "My turn!" yelled the Swordsman.

 

Hunter/ 3 cards/ LP 8000

Swordsman/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Swordsman: Turn 2

I draw! I summon "Kingdom - Mounted Knight"(LV4/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1200) and I activate his effect, by paying 1500 LP (Swordsman: LP 6500) I can Special Summon 1 "Kingdom" monster from my hand, so I Special Summon "Kingdom - Swordsman"(LV3/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1500 DEF/500) Now I activate my effect, once per turn, I can Special Summon 1 LV4 or lower "Kingdom" monster from my hand, so I Special Summon "Kingdom - Jester Imposter"(LV2/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) Now I activate his effect to Special Summon another "Kingdom - Jester Imposter"(LV2/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) from my Deck and use its effect to Special Summon "Kingdom - Court Jester"(LV1/EARTH/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/300 DEF/300) Now I'm tuning my "Jester Imposter"(LV2) with my "Mounted Knight"(LV4) and my "Swordsman"(LV3) "To all peasants of this foresaken world, bow down to the Ultimate Kingdom! Synchro Summon!" Take flight! "Kingdom - Dragon"(LV9/EARTH/Dragon/Synchro/Effect/ATK/? DEF/2500) And thanks to its effect, he gains the total amount of ATK equal to the ATK of the monsters used to summon it. (ATK: 3900) Now I play the spell "Level Draw", so I pay 500 LP (Swordsman: LP 6000) and select "Kingdom - Dragon", so I draw 4 cards. (Swordsman: Hand: 6) Now I play the spell "Double Summon", so I can summon again, so I tribute "Kingdom - Court Jester" to summon "Kingdom - Jack"(LV6/EARTH/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2200 DEF/1400) Now I'm tuning my second "Jester Imposter"(LV2) to my "Kingdom - Jack"(LV6). "To all peasants of this foresaken world, bow down to the Ultimate Kingdom! Synchro Summon!" His royal majesty! "Kingdom - Emperor"(LV8/EARTH/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/3000 DEF/1600) Now his effect activates, if "Kingdom - Jack" was used in the summoning of this card, once per turn, I can inflict 500 points of damage to my opponent. (Hunter: LP 7500) Now "Kingdom - Emperor" destroy his face-down. (Flips: "Beast Prey Mink"(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/0) (Hunter counters: Since you destroyed "Beast Prey Mink" by battle, I can Special Summon a number of "Beast Prey Mink Token"(s)(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Token/ATK/0 DEF/0) for every empty Monster Card Zone on my field, so that's 5 "Beast Prey Mink Token"(s)(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Token/ATK/0 DEF/0) Now "Kingdom - Dragon" destroy one of his "Token"(s). (Hunter counters: I activate the trap "Negate Attack", so the Battle Phase ends and your attack is negated.) I play 1 card face-down and end my turn. (Swordsman thinks: After seeing him Duel he's probably going to bring out his most powerful monster, but if he tries to attack, I have "Appearing Moat" face-down, so his Battle Phase will end and I can activate "Kingdom - Moat" from my Deck. Then the Emperor might promote me to knight. I won't lose again! I WON'T!!)

 

Hunter/ 3 cards/ LP 7500

Swordsman/ 3 cards/ LP 6000

 

Hunter: Turn 3

I draw. I tribute 2 of my "Beast Prey Mink Token"(s) to summon "Predatory Beast Rex"(LV9/EARTH/Dinosaur/Effect/ATK/3200 DEF/2600) Now his effect activates when he's summoned I can tribute monsters on the field whose level is lower than his and he gains ATK equal to the total level of those x400, so I tribute my last 3 "Beast Prey Mink Token"(s) and their levels add up to 12, so he gains 4800 ATK. (4800 + 3200 = 8000 ATK) Now "Cycle of Life" activates, when a monster is tributed by the effects of a "Predatory Beast" I can Special Summon a "Beast Prey" monster from my Deck and since 3 monsters were tributed, I can Special Summon 3 "Beast Prey" monsters, so I Special Summon 3 "Beast Prey Junco"(s)(LV2/EARTH/Winged-Beast/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/0) Now I also play a "Double Summon", so I can summon "Predatory Beast Archfiend"(LV4/EARTH/Fiend/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) Now I activate its effect, so I tribute all 3 of my "Beast Prey Junco"(s) and their levels equal 6, so "Archfiend" gains 1200 ATK. (1800 + 1200 = 3000 ATK) Now "Cycle of Life" activates, but I chain it with my 3 "Beast Prey Junco"(s) effects, when it's tributed by the effect of a "Predatory Beast", I can return 1 card on my opponent's field to his hand and since 3 were tributed, I can return all of your cards. (Swordsman says: NOOOO!!) Now "Cycle of Life" activates, so I Special Summon 2 more "Beast Prey Mink"(s)(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/0) and "Beast Prey Electric Eel"(LV3/EARTH/Sea Serpent/Tuner/ATK/1200 DEF/1000) Now "Predatory Beast Archfiend" attack him directly. (Swordsman: LP 3000) Now "Predatory Beast Rex" END THIS NOW!! (Swordsman says: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!)

 

Hunter: LP 7500/ Winner

Swordsman: LP 0/ Defeated

 

"And the winner is Hunter." said the announcer.

 

"I told you I'd make it quick." said Hunter.

 

"I...I...I lost again." said the Swordsman. "Your majesty. I'm..."

 

The Emperor turned walked back to the rest area without saying a word.

 

"That concludes our first round of the tournament." said the announcer. "Be here for tomorrow match-ups for the second round and we promise you'll have a great time here. See you next time."

 

Cards of the Day: "Predatory Beast Rex" & "Kingdom - Royal Knight"

 

 

The first round of the Duelist Rising Tournament comes to a close and things are gonna get a lot tougher in the second round. "Next Chapter"! Nick sets up rooms for Team Mystery. Then at night Nick heard a voice calling him and he took the Expressroid to the Molten Destruction dimension, where he saw Zane. And he knew they had some unfinished business. Will Nick free Zane from E.N. control, or will Zane finally destroy Nick and feel great about himself? Find out next time. Until then, KEEP ON DUELING!!

[ragnarok1945]

nice duel start, hopefully it'll pick up soon for me to see

[Haou Devil 12]

Chapter 52 is finished. Please read and comment.

[ragnarok1945]

Makes me wonder just what will Swordsman's fate be for failing again..........

[Haou Devil 12]

Here's Chapter 53 everyone. Enjoy.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 53]Everyone left the arena and went on home. As so did Nick and everyone else.

 

"So where are you guys staying?" asked Nick.

 

"Well, when we got this dimension we didn't think we'd stay for long, so we're kind of homeless." said Kim.

 

"Don't worry." said Nick. "I might be able to put up some extra rooms at the hotel my team is staying in. Of course, I'll have to pay for it again."

 

"Thanks." said Kim happily.

 

Nick then turned and saw Team Ultimate Kingdom walking away from the arena. He saw Knight give him that angry, distained look again. When Kim saw them she was concerned and started thinking back to what happened to her friend.

 

"(whimpering)" said Kim.

 

Nick looked at Kim and asked her questions on the walk back to the hotel.

 

"So, Kim." said Nick. "You said your friend was taken over by an organization that runs those "Kingdom" cards right?"

 

"Yes." said Kim.

 

"Tell me, what was your friend like before all that happened?" asked Nick.

 

"He was brave, had a strong heart, and he would never let any of his friends get hurt." said Kim. "You kind of remind me of him, except he uses a Time Deck. But he always has 1 card that helps him win a Duel. It was "United we Stand"."

 

("A Time Deck with "United we Stand" in it." thought Nick. "So it is him.") "I see." said Nick. "You're John's friends aren't you?"

 

Kim and the others were surprised to hear Nick know his name.

 

"How-How do you know him?" asked Kim.

 

"While I was traveling through the Duel Monster Realm on my own, I came across him dueling people in New Domino." said Nick. "I helped him out of that situation and then he told me where he came from and the person who sent him here. So we went looking for him, found him, dueled him and won. Then a portal appeared showing him his home, so we said good-bye and hoped we would meet again."

 

"Now that you mention it, me and John ran into some shady-looking person outside the school." said Chris A. "He casted some portal under John and John fell in with him following. After a few days, he came back."

 

"Thanks for helping him." said Kim. "It's nice to see someone else who knows about him."

 

Soon after they arrived at the hotel and Nick booked them a few rooms. Then Nick gave everyone a tour of what the rooms look like.

 

"Welcome to Casa de' Duelist." said Nick jokingly.

 

The rooms were more like apartments than any other hotel room.

 

"There's the bed, the 69-inch plasma screen with a built in game station along with wireless controllers." said Nick. "A tiny kitchen with a microwave that can fix you any meal from this cookbook. You see the dish you want, look at the code at the bottom, punch in the code on the microwave and when the microwave is done, there's your meal on a steaming-hot plate. Here's the television remote so you can change the channels, but you can type in the room number of any room in this hotel. When you do that, the Television screen can show you what's going on in the room. You can also talk to another person in their room. It's kind of like a video phone. Here's the bathroom. There are 3 showers in case you have roomates and three stalls for when you have to go badly. I guess that's it. Alright head on back to your rooms and get some rest for tomorrow."

 

Everyone went to their rooms, took showers and went to bed. Later that night, Nick heard a distant voice calling him. And to Nick, it sounded familiar.

 

"It's Payback time, Cunningham." said the voice. "If you're man enough to face me, come to Molten Destruction where you'll lose everything!"

 

Nick turned to the window and looked at the moon and remembered what happened and thought to himself.

 

("Zane." thought Nick. "Get ready. I'm coming for you.")

 

Nick got changed, put his shoes on, got his Duel Disk and walked out of his room to the station until...

 

"Where are you going?" asked Rein when he came out of his room.

 

"Nowhere." said Nick lying.

 

"You're going to duel Zane, aren't you?" asked Rein. "If you are, then I'm coming too."

 

"No, Rein." said Nick. "He wants me and only me."

 

"I don't think you have a choice." said Rein.

 

Then Chris A. and Cody came out of their rooms.

 

"I couldn't help but overhear you guys." said Cody. "But if Rein is going, then I'm coming too."

 

"I may not know what's going on, but I can't pass up a good Duel." said Chris A. "I'm going too."

 

"We're all going, whether you like it or not." said Rein.

 

Nick couldn't say anything for a second, then he smiled and said...

 

"Alright. Guess I'm stuck with you guys." said Nick. "Let's go."

 

Nick, Cody, Rein and Chris A. ran to the station. Meanwhile where Team Dark Signer is...

 

"My, my." said Wiraq. "Where is young Cunningham heading off to at this hour?"

 

"He's going to Duel this kid called Zane." said D.C.Q. "Zane is a boy who has a grudge against Nick. Not only that, he has obtained the power of Exodia and Exodia Necross. Believing that's the key to defeating Nick."

 

"So this Zane character is pretty special." said Wiraq. "Makayla, be a good girl and follow Cunningham and his friends."

 

"Why do I have to do it?" asked Makayla.

 

"Since your sister is rather close to Cunningham, it would make more sense for you to do just the same." said Wiraq. "Have you forgotten what he said to you yesterday?"

 

Makayla's eyes widened as she flashbacked to yesterday.

 

Flashback:

 

("I'm glad you're alive because I don't know how I could forgive myself if something happened to you while your sister is worrying about you!" said Nick.)

 

The story continues:

 

"As a bonus, you get to experience Exodia's power first-hand." said Wiraq. "And maybe you could obtain Exodia's power."

 

Makayla left the room without saying a word and headed after Nick and the guys.

 

("That's my girl." thought Wiraq.)

 

Nick and the gang soon arrived at the station. Nick inserted the "Molten Destruction" Field Spell into the destination slot and got on the Expressroid without knowing that Makayla is following them. They soon arrived at Molten Destruction and got off the Expressroid, without noticing Makayla getting off with them, then they searched for Zane.

 

"Where are we supposed to look for him?" asked Chris A. "There's nothing here but molten rock and volcanos and..."

 

Suddenly, Exodia emerged from out of the ground right in front of them with Zane and his Duel Disk on Exodia's shoulder.

 

"And Exodia." said Chris A. all surprised.

 

"I thought I told you come alone, Cunningham." said Zane.

 

"My friends are with me no matter what, Zane. So deal with it." said Nick.

 

"Fine." said Zane. "They'll watch you get destroyed by the power of Exodia. None can overcome his great strength. Prepare to lose, Cunningham!"

 

"Bring it, Zane!" yelled Nick.

 

Duel!

Nick/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

Zane/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Nick: Turn 1

I draw. I activate the spell "Double Summon", so I can summon twice this turn, so I summon "Chaos Spirit Necron"(LV4/DARK/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1000 DEF/1000) Now I activate his effect, when he's successfully Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon 2 "Dark Metal Reflect Slime Token"(s)(LV4/DARK/Fiend/Token/ATK/1000 DEF/1000) And thanks to the effect of "Double Summon", I can summon again, so by tributing my first "Dark Metal Reflect Slime Token", I summon "Chaos Spirit Darklight"(LV5/DARK/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1500) Now "Chaos Spirit Necron" and "Chaos Spirit Darklight" use "Spirit Cross Fusion" to summon "Chaos Spirit Eclipse"(LV6/DARK/Spirit/Fusion/Effect/ATK/2100 DEF/1500) Now I activate his effect, when he's succesfully summoned, I can select 1 or more monsters on my field and 1 LV5 or higher monster from my Deck, then I can Normal Summon again, so I choose "Chaos Spirit Neon"(LV6/LIGHT/Spirit/Effect/ATK/2100 DEF/900) from my Deck and by tributing my last "Dark Metal Reflect Slime Token", I can summon "Chaos Spirit Neon"(LV6/LIGHT/Spirit/Effect/ATK/2100 DEF/900) Now I activate his effect, when he's successfully Normal Summoned, I can select 1 "Chaos Spirit" monster from my Deck and 1 from my hand and send them to the Graveyard, then his ATK increase by the combined ATK of the discarded monsters until the End Phase, so I send "Chaos Spirit Lava"(LV4/FIRE/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1000) from my hand and "Chaos Spirit Searon"(LV3/FIRE/Spirit/Effect/ATK/600 DEF/800) from my Deck to the Graveyard. (2200 + 2100 = 4300 ATK) I play 1 card face-down and end my turn. (4300 - 2200 = 2100 ATK)

 

"This strategy is what you used on your little cousin." said Zane. "And just like all of your other strategies, they will fall. My turn."

 

Nick/ 1 card/ LP 8000

Zane/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Zane: Turn 2

I draw. I summon "Soldier of the Forbidden One"(LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/1200) Now his effect activates, when he's Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a number of "Soldier of the Forbidden One"(s) from my Deck equal to the number of cards in my hand, so I Special Summon 2 more "Soldier of the Forbidden One"(s)(LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/1200) and 2 "Spirit Soldier of the Forbidden One"(s)(LV3/DARK/Zombie/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/1200) Thanks to their effects, their names are treated as "Soldier of the Forbidden One". Now I activate their effects, by discarding 1 card from my hand with "Forbidden One" in its name, my soldiers can take the names of the discarded cards, so I discard "Right Arm of the Forbidden One"(LV2/DARK/Spellcaster/ATK/200 DEF/300), "Left Arm of the Forbidden One"(LV2/DARK/Spellcaster/ATK/200 DEF/300), "Right Leg of the Forbidden One"(LV2/DARK/Spellcaster/ATK/200 DEF/300), and "Left Leg of the Forbidden One"(LV3/DARK/Spellcaster/ATK/200 DEF/300) (Nick thinks: Crap! He already had four patrs of Exodia's body in his hand. If he draws the head, it's all over.) I end my turn. Now their other effects activate their other effects, during the End Phase, I can equip the discarded cards to them.

 

("What good will that do?" thought Nick. "Unless...")

 

Nick/ 1 card/ LP 8000

Zane/ 0 cards/ LP 8000

 

Nick: Turn 3

I draw. I play the spell "Level Draw", so I pay 500 LP (Nick: LP 7500) I can select 1 monster on the field and draw cards equal to half its level, so I choose "Chaos Spirit Neon", so I draw 3 cards. (Nick: Hand: 4) Now I summon "Chaos Spirit Starnos"(LV4/WIND/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1400) Now I activate his effect, when he's summoned I can activate 1 of his 2 effects, so I activate his first effect, I can add a number of "Chaos Spirit" or "Death Spirit" monsters from my Deck to my hand equal to the number of cards in my hand, so I add "Chaos Spirit Tsunami"(LV4/WATER/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1500 DEF/1000), "Chaos Spirit Landcaron"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/900 DEF/850), and "Chaos Spirit Forester"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/2000) to my hand. Now I play the spell "Spirit Summoning", when this card is activated, I can select 1 "Chaos Spirit" or "Death Spirit" monster on the field and I can Special Summon a number of "Chaos Spirit" or "Death Spirit" monsters from my hand up to the level of the selected "Chaos Spirit" or "Death Spirit" monster, so I choose "Chaos Spirit Starnos" and Special Summon "Chaos Spirit Landcaron"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/900 DEF/850), "Chaos Spirit Tsunami"(LV4/WATER/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1500 DEF/1000), and "Chaos Spirit Forester"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/2000) Now "Chaos Spirit Landcaron" destroy 2 of his "Soldier of the Forbidden One"(s) thanks to his effect, so he can attack twice. (Zane: LP 7800) Now "Chaos Spirit Tsunami" destroy his third "Soldier of the Forbidden One". (Zane: LP 7100) Now "Chaos Spirit Forester" destroy his first "Spirit Soldier of the Forbidden One". (Zane: LP 6700) Now "Chaos Spirit Starnos" destroy his last "Spirit Soldier of the Forbidden One". (Zane: LP 5700) Now then, "Chaos Spirit Neon" and "Chaos Spirit Eclipse" attack him directly. (Zane: LP 1500) I end my turn.

 

("Wow. He's really good." thought Chris A. "I'd better watch my back tomorrow.")

 

Zane had a crazy, angry look on his face.

 

"NO!" yelled Zane. "I WON'T LOSE TO YOU AGAIN!! I gave up too much to get this power just so I could be done with you! Yet everytime... Everytime, YOU somehow come out on top and I'm sick of it! I'M GOING TO DEFEAT YOU, CUNNINGHAM!!"

 

Nick/ 2 cards/ LP 7500

Zane/ 0 cards/ LP 1500

 

Zane: Turn 4

I DRAW! I play the spell "Level Draw", so I pay 500 LP (Zane: LP 1000) And select your "Chaos Spirit Neon", so I draw 3 cards. (Zane: Hand: 3) Now I play another "Level Draw", so I pay another 500 LP (Zane: LP 500) and choose your "Chaos Spirit Eclipse", so I draw another 3 cards. (Zane: Hand: 5) (smiles maniacally) I play the spell "Graceful Charity", so I draw 3 cards (Zane: Hand: 7) and discard 2. (Zane: Hand: 5) Now I play the spell that started the chaos! "Contract with Exodia", when I have the 5 pieces of "Exodia" in my Graveyard, I Special Summon "Exodia Necross"(LV4/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/0) Now I activate from my Graveyard the spell "The Ultimate Ritual of the Forbidden Lord" By returning all 5 pieces of "Exodia" from my Graveyard to my Deck and sending 2 pieces of "Exodia" from my hand to the Graveyard, I Special Summon "Exodius, the Ultimate Forbidden Lord"(LV10/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK/? DEF/0) Now I play the spell "Pot of Greed", so I draw 2 cards. (Zane: Hand: 2) The time has come to meet your demise, Cunningham! I sacrifice "Exodia Necross". (Nick says: What?!) And I can Special Summon "Warrior of the Forbidden One"(LV7/DARK/Spellcaster/Effect/ATK/? DEF/?) Now his effect activates, his original ATK are the combined ATK of 5 monsters in my Graveyard with "Forbidden One" in their name. Thanks for destroying my soldiers. Now my "Warrior of the Forbidden One"(s) ATK go up to... (ATK: 4000) (Nick says: 4000?!) That's not all. I play another "Pot of Greed", so I draw another 2 cards. (Zane: Hand: 2) Now I activate his second effect, once per turn, by discarding 1 card from my hand, I can inflict 1000 points of damage to you. (Nick: LP 6500) Now "Exodius, the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" destroy his "Chaos Spirit Landcaron". Now by discarding a "Forbidden One" card from my hand, he can attack and gains 1000 ATK for each Normal Monster in my Graveyard, so that's 3 and he gains 3000 ATK. (ATK: 3000) (Nick counters: I activate the trap "Chaos Barrier", so I negate your attack.) But you can't stop this. "Warrior of thr Forbidden One" destroy his "Chaos Spirit Landcaron". (Nick: LP 3400) I end my turn.

 

"So how are you gonna get out of this one, Cunningham?!" yelled Zane.

 

"You'll see." said Nick. "I'm gonna bring down Exodia once and for all!"

 

"Impossible!" yelled Zane. "Exodia can never be defeated!"

 

"Until today." said Nick.

 

Nick/ 2 cards/ LP 3400

Zane/ 0 cards/ LP 500

 

Nick: Turn 5

I draw. (looks at card) I tribute "Chaos Spirit Starnos" and "Chaos Spirit Forester" to summon "Zeo The Chaos Warrior"(LV7/LIGHT/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2200) Now "Zeo the Chaos Warrior" and "Chaos Spirit Eclipse" use "Cross Fusion" to summon "Zeo The Eclipse Chaos Warrior"(LV8/DARK/Warrior/Fusion/Effect/ATK/2800 DEF/2500) Now I activate his effect, once per turn, I can select 1 LV5 or higher monster from my Deck, then I can select 1 or more monsters my opponent controls as tribute to Normal Summon it. (Zane says: What?!) The monster I chose was the one I just returned to my Deck. Now I sacrifice "Warrior of the Forbidden One" and "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord". (Zane says: THIS CAN'T BE!!) Rise again! "Zeo The Chaos Warrior"(LV7/LIGHT/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2200) Now "Zeo The Chaos Warrior" END THIS!! (Zane says: CUNNINGHAAAAAAAAAAAAMM!!!)

 

Nick: LP 3400/ Winner

Zane: LP 0/ Defeated

 

Zane dropped to his knees in despair and anger, then E.N.'s darkness was flowing out of him and the Exodia pieces and cards flew over to Nick and put in Nick's hand.

 

"I... I.... I lost... with Exodia." said Zane in despair. "All of that power, the most powerful being known to Duel Monsters, DEFEATED!! And what's worse, defeated by you!"

 

"Duel Monsters isn't just about power, Zane." said Nick. "It's about having fun and having a reason to fight."

 

Zane's body then started glowing. Nick knew his spirit was going to be sealed inside his most precious card. Zane yelled in anger as he faded away.

 

"CUNNINGHAAAAAAAAAAAAMMM!!!" yelled Zane as he faded.

 

Zane particles of light were drawn inside the "Warrior of the Forbidden One" card.

 

"Zane." said Nick feeling sorry.

 

Chris A. was shocked and surprised about what he saw.

 

"WHOA!!" yelled Chris A. "What just happened?!"

 

"Every dimension in the Duel Monster Realm is shrouded by darkness." said Nick. "If anyone outside of Neo Domino City loses a Duel, their soul is sealed inside their most precious card."

 

"How do you un-seal them?" asked Chris A.

 

"Defeat the person that sealed him." said Nick.

 

Just then, a dark aura bursted out of the "Exodia Necross" card laying on the ground and out came "Exodia Necross".

 

"You!" said Nick.

 

"It looks like I was wrong to put my faith in that fool." said E.N. "No matter. I've found a better puppet. And since I know he won't cooperate with me, I'll just have to take him by force!"

 

Exodia Necross charged directly at Nick.

 

"You're mine, Boy of Chaos!" yelled E.N. as he charged in.

 

Nick braced for impact until...

 

"Go, Aslla Piscu!" yelled Makayla as she called forth her Immortal.

 

Aslla Piscu flew in front of Exodia Necross and Makayla walked in front of Nick and the guys.

 

"You're... helping me?" asked Nick.

 

"No one is allowed to destroy you except me, got it?!" said Makayla sternly.

 

"Whatever." said Nick.

 

Exodia Necross looked at Aslla Piscu and look frightened.

 

"An...an Earthbound Immortal?!" said E.N. all frightened. "Please! Spare me! Please!"

 

"I don't take orders... from weaklings." said Makayla as she signaled her beast to attack.

 

Aslla Piscu struck Exodia Necross through the chest and he was quickly turned into his spirit card.

 

"Now the power of Exodia shall..." said Makayla until...

 

"Be sealed again and remained sealed." said a voice.

 

Then a card shined from the Deck Nick was holding and out came Exodia's Keeper.

 

"I'll take that." said E.K. as he took E.N.'s spirit card from Makayla. "I'll see to it he'll never get out again. Thank you and farewell, my friends."

 

E.K. transported back to home and also gave Nick "Warrior of the Forbidden One" because Zane was still sealed in it, then tension stirs between Nick and Makayla.

 

"(growls softly)" growled Nick.

 

"(growls softly)" growled Makayla.

 

"(sighs) Guess we gotta take you back as well." said Nick all disappointed.

 

"This doesn't change a thing, got it?!" said Makayla.

 

"Yeah, yeah. Let's just go already. I'm tired enough as it is." said Nick all annoyed.

 

They waited until the Expressroid finally arrived and Nick and the gang, along with Makayla, boarded the Expressroid and went back to Neo Domino City. They arrived in town, went to where they're staying and parted ways.

 

"Don't forget!" yelled Makayla. "I'll see to it that your soul is sealed by my hand."

 

"We'll see." said Nick as him and Rein, Cody, and Chris A. went into the hotel and back to their floor.

 

"Tonight has been weird, huh?" asked Cody.

 

"Yeah." said Nick. "But at least that's over with. (yawns) Time for bed."

 

Nick, Rein, Cody, and Chris A. went into their rooms to go to sleep until the alarms on their clock went off.

 

"Time to get up." said Nick as him and the others walked out of their rooms annoyed.

 

"(groans angrily)" groaned everyone.

 

Card of the Day: "Warrior of the Forbidden One"

 

 

Nick's fight with Zane is now over. For now anyway. And what's more interesting, I think the Dark Signer Makayla has a soft side she doesn't even know about. "Next Chapter"! Nick and the others has a lot of free time before the second round starts. Nick found out the second round is only turbo Duels, so Nick took Rein, Cody, Chris A., Mystery, and Hunter to get custom built Duel Runners made by his friend. When they got back, they saw something wrong with Akiza when her eyes turned Black and she had a Nazca Line glowing on her back. She was transformed into a Dark Signer and Yusei sought to break her free in a Duel. Will Yusei break the Dark Signers control, or will Akiza be their puppet forever? Find out next time. Until then, KEEP ON DUELING!!

[ragnarok1945]

great, more vendettas to be settled between Nick and Zane. This will prove interesting

[Haou Devil 12]

Chapter 53 is finished. Please read and comment.

[ragnarok1945]

all this is going to do is get Zane to hate Nick even more

 

he's not going to change Zane's anger

[Mysty]

Interesting that Akiza will become a Dark Signer. I actually had something very similar planned for Emprise of a Savior. let's see how well these parts in our stories match up.

[ragnarok1945]

I can't wait for the chap for Nick to knock Zane permanently to his senses

[Haou Devil 12]

Here's Chapter 54 everyone. Enjoy.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 54]Everyone woke up this morning as fresh as the morning air, except for Nick and them who stayed up most of the night. Just then, a messenger for the tournament arrived in front of Nick, telling him what kind of Duels they'll be doing for the second round.

 

"Alright, people. Listen up." said Nick. "I just got the message about the second round. Every duel will be Turbo Duels today."

 

Everyone was excited except for Team Mystery, Rachel, Cody, and Rein.

 

"Okay. I know you guys are bummed about not having Duel Runners of your own." said Nick. "But don't worry. I have a friend of mine who can make you Duel Runners in an amount of a few minutes."

 

"He must be crazy about technology." said Chris A. "Where is he anyway?"

 

"At the town's Cyber Junkyard." said Nick. "Anyone who wants to come, follow me. Besides, the second round doesn't start 'till 12:00 Noon."

 

Mystery, Hunter, Chris A., Cody, and Rein went with Nick and arrived at the Cyber Junkyard, where they met a monster that is about their size and height, but has long metal claws, long metal toes claws, basically his whole body is metal and his head looks like Cyber Laser Dragon's head.

 

"Yo, Claw." said Nick. "Listen, I need you to make a few Duel Runners, like 6 Duel Runners."

 

"That's Child's Play." said Claw. "Do you want them based on your favorite card?"

 

"Yeah!" said everyone.

 

So in no time at all, Claw finished the Duel Runners. Chris's Duel Runner was white and looked like the head of Rainbow Dragon and his Duel Disk fits perfectly. Hunter's looked like the body of Predatory Beast Rex. Mystery's Duel Runner looked like Alien Hunter. Rein's Duel Runner is white with black streams on each side. Cody's Duel Runner is gray with red and blue streams on each side.

 

"These are awesome!" yelled Cody.

 

"No doubt." said Chris A.

 

"Hard to believe this took a few minutes." said Hunter.

 

"Alright. Let's head back." said Nick as him and everyone hopped on their Duel Runners and rode back to the hotel.

 

Meanwhile where the Dark Signers are...

 

"Hmm." said Wiraq as he looked at Makayla.

 

"Yes, Master Wiraq?" asked Makayla.

 

"There's a possibility that you might go up against the Signer's own Black Rose." said Wiraq. "Your Dark Thorn cards won't stand a chance if she summons her Black Rose Dragon. You need cards that rival her Deck, or better yet, relative to her Deck."

 

"What do you mean, Master?" asked Makayla.

 

"There is this other Earthbound Immortal that was sealed in the battle between our groups 5,000 years ago." said Wiraq. "Along with its own army of Plant-type monsters. I've been meaning to unseal its seal and it and its army to you."

 

"You think I'm able to wield 2 Earthbound Immortals?" asked Makayla.

 

"Yes, but that's where the problem sets in." said Wiraq. "That seal can only be broken if a Duelist posesses a monster in their Deck that coresponds with the Dark Synchro Monster sealed within it. Unfortunately, your Dark Synchro Monster doesn't fit its description, but Akiza Izinski's Black Rose Dragon does."

 

Wiraq stretched out his arm and out came crawling a spider with a marking on its back.

 

"This spider has the mark of that Earthbound Immortal on its back." said Wiraq. "All we need to do is plant this spider on Akiza, then it'll seek out the power of Black Rose Dragon, which will then fuse with it, turning Akiza into a full-fleged Dark Signer which will unseal the Earthbound Immortal. But if she fails in a Duel, the power will be passed on to the next person worthy of wielding it. And that person will be you, Makayla."

 

"But how are we going to plant it on her?" asked Makayla.

 

"You're going to love this." said Wiraq. "We're going to toy with Nick's feelings for his family again. D.C.Q. will act as Nick's little cousin that she's controlling, she'll use his voice, walk up to them, pretend to faint on Akiza and the spider will work its way down Akiza's back to her Deck, then the marks effect shall take place, turning her into one of us. Now then, let's put our plan into action. You may go, D.C.Q."

 

"As you wish, Wiraq." said D. Peter.

 

Meanwhile, Leo and Link are practicing their strategies by Dueling each other and it's about to come to a close.

 

Leo/ 2 cards/ LP 700

Link/ 3 cards/ LP 1200

Field: "Reverse-Synchronized Realm"

 

"Nice try, Leo." said Link. "But I have this Duel won."

 

"We'll see." said Leo.

 

Leo: Turn 5

I draw. (Leo thinks: Yes! Alright let's see. I have "Morphtronic Magnen"(LV3/EARTH/Thunder/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/800) on the field with 1 face-down and I have "Gadget Box" in play. And Link has "Synchronized Leviathan"(LV9/WATER/Sea Serpent/Synchro/Tuner/ATK/2700 DEF/2700), the Continuous Trap "Synchronized Guard" and the Continuous Spell "Synchronized Gate". In that case...) I activate my face-down "Double Summon", so I can summon twice this turn, so I summon my 2 "Morphtronic Datatron"(s)(LV3/FIRE/Pyro/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/600) Now I activate the first one's effect, if he's in Attack Position, by tributing "Morphtronic Magnen", I can inflict 600 points of damage to you. (Link: LP 600) Now I activate the second one's effect by tributing the first one. (Link says: Not again.)

 

Leo: LP 700/ Winner

Link: LP: 0/ Defeated

 

"Yes! I won!" yelled Leo. "That makes 3 wins in a row!"

 

"This deck never wins." said Link.

 

Meanwhile the girls are talking about private stuff while watching Leo and Link duel.

 

"So how about we talk about the very special guy we like?" said Alice.

 

"We already know who you and Rachel like." said Kim.

 

"Is it that obvious?" asked Rachel.

 

"I did see you guys kiss." said Kim.

 

Alice was surprised to hear that.

 

"You What?!" said Alice all shocked and surprised.

 

"Wow, Rachel." said Luna. "I knew you liked Nick, but I didn't know that much."

 

"We're just friends." said Rachel. "And I tend to keep it that way no matter how much I like him."

 

Nick walked up to the entrance right behind Alice when she said...

 

"There goes my chance with him." said Alice.

 

"Chance with who?" asked Nick.

 

Alice jumped up with a surprised look on her face.

 

"Aah!" screamed Alice. "Nick don't do that!"

 

"Sorry, sorry." said Nick. "Why is your face red?"

 

Nick puts his hand on Alice's forehead. Alice's face was completely red.

 

"You don't seem to have a fever." said Nick as he took his hand off of her head. "I guess you're all right."

 

Nick went to talk with Leo while Alice stared with embarassement, then Akiza came out and saw someone coming their way who looked like someone from Team Dark Signer.

 

"Hey, Nick." said Akiza. "Isn't he from the Dark Signers?"

 

Nick looked back and quickly recognized the person.

 

"That's..." said Nick.

 

"Nick, help me." said Peter weakly.

 

"Peter!" yelled Nick.

 

Nick was going to run to him until he was stopped by Rein.

 

"Hold on, Nick." said Rein. "We're still not sure if he's himself."

 

"But..." said Nick.

 

"I broke free from her control." said Peter weakly. "I barely escaped them, but they overpowered me, but I was able to get out of there and come and warn you abou-- (groans with pain)"

 

Peter fainted on Akiza chest, then when she's helping him up, D.C.Q. takes over and places the spider on Akiza's shoulder and then it starts to crawl down her back straight to her Deck and then found Black Rose Dragon and the mark started to take effect.

 

"(grunts with pain)" grunted Akiza. "My head."

 

"Akiza. Are you alright?" asked Nick.

 

"Heh, heh, heh." laughed Peter.

 

"Peter?" asked Nick.

 

"Sorry. Peter's not in right now." said D. Peter. "Ha, ha, ha!"

 

"D.C.Q.!" said Nick. "What did you do to Akiza?!"

 

"Your friend here is about to unleash one of the forgotten Immortals." said D. Peter as she transported out of there. "Bye now."

 

"Wait!" yelled Nick. "What did she mean?"

 

"(screaming with pain)!" screamed Akiza.

 

Then a purple aura was flowing through her body, then the spider geoglyph appeared glowing on her back, but then it changed shape and formed into what looks like a tree geoglyph. Her eyes then turned solid black and her Deck had a black aura flowing out of it. Thus her transformation was complete.

 

"Akiza?" asked Luna. "Are you alright?"

 

"Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!" laughed Akiza in a distorted voice. "I feel powerful! I can't wait to try out my new powers. And I know just the person to try them out on. Duel me, Nick!"

 

"No!" yelled Yusei. "I'll be your opponent!"

 

"Yusei." said Nick.

 

"Akiza, you're being possessed by one the Earthbound Immortals and if I have to risk my life to save you, I'll do it." said Yusei.

 

"Fine!" said Akiza in a distorted voice. "I've been wanting a rematch with you anyway. Don't hold back, Yusei!"

 

Akiza and Yusei readied their Duel Disks and Akiza summoned up her Earthbound Immortals mark, which trapped everyone and Kim seemed frightened when she saw the shape of the mark.

 

("That mark." thought Kim. "It can't be.")

 

"Ready?" said Akiza in a distorted voice.

 

"Ready." said Yusei.

 

Duel!

Yusei/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

Akiza/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Yusei: Turn 1

I draw. I summon "Max Warrior"(LV4/WIND/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/800) I play 2 cards face-down and end my turn.

 

Yusei/ 3 cards/ LP 8000

Akiza/ 5 cards/ LP 8000

 

Akiza: Turn 2

I draw. I play the Field Spell "Poison Rainforest". Next, I summon "Poison Plant - Hemlock"(LV4/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/1800) in Defense Position thanks to its effect. (Yusei thinks: "Poison Plants"? Wonder what they do.) Now I activate its other effect, when this card is Normal Summoned, I can add the spell "Plant Poison - Coniine" from my Deck to my hand. Now I activate the spell "Double Summon", so I can summon again, so I summon "Poison Plant - Monkshood"(LV3/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/1850) in Defense Position thanks to its effect. Now its other effect activates, so I can add the spell "Plant Poison - Aconitine" from my Deck to my hand. Now I activate the spells "Plant Poison - Coniine" and "Plant Poison - Aconitine". "Plant Poison - Coniine" destroys 1 non-Machine-type my opponent control, so say good-bye to your "Max Warrior". (Yusei says: No!) And "Plant Poison - Aconitine" inflicts 800 points of damage to you. (Yusei: (coughs roughly)/ LP 7200) Now I play the spell "Pot of Greed", so I can draw 2 cards. (Akiza: Hand: 3) I end my turn.

 

"(coughs roughly)" coughed Yusei. ("I see." thought Yusei. "Those plants are just there to function her "Plant Poison" spells. And I got a safe bet that her Field Spell has something to do with them as well. Either way, I have to save Akiza.") "My turn!" yelled Yusei.

 

Yusei/ 3 cards/ LP 7200

Akiza/ 3 cards/ LP 8000

Field: "Poison Rainforest"

 

Yusei: Turn 3

I draw. By sending "Quillbolt Hedgehog"(LV2/EARTH/Machine/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/800) from my hand to my Graveyard, I can Special Summon "Quickdraw Synchron"(LV5/WIND/Machine/Tuner/ATK/700 DEF/1400) And since a Tuner Monster is on the field, "Quillbolt Hedgehog"(LV2/EARTH/Machine/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/800) is Special Summoned from the Graveyard. Now I also play "Pot of Greed", so I draw 2 cards. (Yusei: Hand: 3) Now I'm tuning my "Quickdraw Synchron"(LV5) with my "Quillbolt Hedgehog"(LV2) to Synchro Summon "Nitro Warrior"(LV7/FIRE/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/2800 DEF/1800) Thanks to "Quickdraw Synchron"(s) effect, he can be used as Synchro Material for a Synchro Monster with "Synchron" in its text. Now I summon "Nitro Synchron"(LV2/FIRE/Machine/Tuner/ATK/300 DEF/100) And since another Tuner is on the field, I can revive "Quillbolt Hedgehog"(LV2/EARTH/Machine/Effect/ATK/800 DEF/800) Now I'm tuning my "Nitro Synchron"(LV2) with my "Quillbolt Hedgehog"(LV2) to Synchro Summon "Armory Arm"(LV4/LIGHT/Machine/Synchro/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) Now I activate its effect, once per turn, I can equip it to "Nitro Warrior", so "Nitro Warrior" gains 1000 ATK. (2800 + 1000 = 3800 ATK) Now "Nitro Warrior" destroy her "Poison Plant - Hemlock". Thanks to his effect, if he successfully destroys a monster, I can select 1 Defense Position monster you control and switch it to Attack Position and "Nitro Warrior" can attack again, so I choose your "Poison Plant - Monkshood" (ATK: 0) Now "Nitro Warrior" destroy her "Poison Plant - Monkshood". (Akiza: AAAAHH!!/ LP 4200) I activate the trap "Synchro Overlimit", when this card is activated, if a Synchro Monster I control successfully destroys a monster you control, he can attack again. Now "Nitro Warrior" attack her directly. (Akiza: AAAAAAHHHH!!!/ LP 400) Now I Unequip and Special Summon "Armory Arm"(LV4/LIGHT/Machine/Synchro/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) and end my turn. During the End Phase "Synchro Overlimit", the Synchro Monster that attacked is destroyed.

 

"I'm sorry I had to do that Akiza, but it's the only way I have of freeing you." said Yusei.

 

Akiza looked down at the ground in silence, looking like she was unconsious. Then her purple aura started to glow even more ferocious than ever.

 

"Akiza?" asked Yusei.

 

"YUSEI!!!!!!" yelled Akiza with rage. "I'm tired of losing to you all the time! Now It's my turn to show you how losing feels! My turn!"

 

Yusei/ 2 cards/ LP 7200

Akiza/ 3 cards/ LP 400

Field: "Poison Rainforest"

 

Akiza: Turn 4

I draw! (smiles menacingly) I play the Continuous Spell "Dark Portal", when this card is activated, once per turn, I can Special Summon 1 DARK monster with 1500 or lower ATK from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard, so I Special Summon "D.T. - Evil Rose"(LV9/DARK/Plant/Dark Tuner/ATK/0 DEF/0) from my Deck. (Yusei thinks: Oh no! A Dark Tuner! Wait, if her Deck was affected by the transformation, then that means her "Black Rose Dragon"...) Now its effect activates, when this card is summoned, I can Special Summon 1 LV4 or lower Plant-type monster from my hand, so I Special Summon another "Poison Plant - Monkshood"(LV3/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/1850) And its level increases by half the level of the Special Summoned monster. (9 + 1 = LV10) Now "Poison Plant - Monkshood" effect activates, so I add another "Plant Poison - Aconitine" from my Deck to my hand. (laughs maniacally) Now I'm Dark Tuning my "Evil Rose"(LV10) with my "Monkshood"(LV3). "The gates of the Underworld shall open to a garden of death. Let the flowers bloom with the power of darkness!" Dark Synchro! Blow away! "Rose Dragon of Darkness"(LV-7/DARK/Dragon/Dark Synchro/Effect/ATK/2400 DEF/1800) (Yusei says: What happened to "Black Rose Dragon"?! It looks different.) You mean what should've happened in the first place! Now "Rose Dragon of Darkness"(s) effect activates, when she's Dark Synchro Summoned, all cards on the field are destroyed. (Yusei says: No!) Now I play the spell "Poison Rebirth", when this card is activated, I can Special Summon 1 "Poison Plant" monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position, so I revive "Poison Plant - Monkshood"(LV3/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/1850) Now I play the Continuous Spell "Phase Change", when this card is activated, once per turn, I can select 1 of the phases of a turn and I start from there, so I choose my Draw Phase, so I draw, but then I activate the effect of my first "Plant Poison - Aconitine", if I control a "Poison Plant - Monkshood", I can add it to my hand instead of drawing from my Deck. Now I activate "Phase Change" again 3 times and switch back to my Draw Phase, so I draw 3 cards. (Akiza: Hand: 6) (smiles menacingly and laughs maniacally) It's finally here! (Yusei thinks you mean her "Rose Dragon of Darkness" wasn't her ace card? Does that mean she has a...) First, I summon "Poison Plant - Fly Agaric"(LV4/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/2200) in Defense Position and thanks to its effect, I can add "Plant Poison - Muscarine" from my Deck to my hand. Next, I play the spell "Triple Summon", if I Normal Summoned a monster this turn, I can Normal Summon 2 more times, so I summon another "Poison Plant - Fly Agaric"(LV4/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/0 DEF/2200) in Defense Position and add another "Plant Poison - Muscarine" to my hand. Now I sacrifice my 2 "Fly Agaric"(s) to summon my great beast, A.K.A. your doom! (Yusei thinks: Here it comes.) Come Forth! "Earthbound Immortal Ppicuaru"(LV10/DARK/Plant/Effect/ATK/2600 DEF/2400)

 

When the Earthbound Immortal appeared, Kim looked terrified and devastated when she saw it.

 

"No..." said Kim all terrified. "No... It's... Ppicuaru. No. Not again."

 

Kim fell to her knees, quaking in terror. Nick tried to help her up.

 

"Kim, you know this Earthbound Immortal?" asked Nick. "How?"

 

"Just like you, I was also taken over by the darkness." said Kim. "Ppicuaru was the source of it all. I thought I was rid of it, but now my past has come back to haunt me."

 

("She's really shaken up about that thing." thought Nick. "Yusei, you have to win!")

 

Nick then saw Kim's aura.

 

("Her aura still has the darkness in her, but she doesn't seem controlled at all." thought Nick.) "But Kim, haven't you controlled the darkness inside you?" asked Nick.

 

("That's right." thought Kim. "I forgot I still have the power of darkness inside me and I control it perfectly. I shouldn't be afraid of darkness, I should confront darkness.")

 

Nick helped Kim up.

 

Yusei/ 2 cards/ LP 7200

Akiza/ 4 cards/ LP 400

 

Akiza: Turn 4 (cont.)

Now I play both of my "Plant Poison - Aconitine"(s), so you take 800 points of damage from both of them. (Yusei: (coughs roughly)/ LP 5600) (Yusei says: So what?) (Kim says: Yusei, no!) (Yusei says: Huh?) (Kim says: When she activates a Spell Card, "Ppicuaru" can inflict 400 points of direct damage to you.) (Yusei thinks: No!) The girl is right. And since I activated 2, you take another 800 points of damage. Now "Ppicuaru" use "Poison Air Shot". (Yusei: AAAAHH!! (coughs roughly)/ LP 4800) Now I activate "Phase Change"(s) effect 2 more times and switch to my Draw Phase again, but instead of drawing cards, since "Poison Plant - Monkshood" is on the field during my Draw Phase, I add back to my hand my 2 "Plant Poison - Aconitine"(s) from my Graveyard and now I activate both of them again and "Ppicuaru" deals 800 more points of damage and if my math is correct, you'll take 2400 points of damage. (Yusei: AAAAHHH!! (coughs roughly)/ LP 2400) Let's do this one more time! I activate "Phase Change" to switch to my Draw Phase twice. Now I add them back to my hand thanks to "Monkshood"(s) effect. (Yusei counters: I play the Quick-Play Spell "Mystical Space Typhoon", so I can destroy your "Phase Change".) Fool! Now "Ppicuaru" can inflict another 400 points of damage. (Yusei: AAHH!/ LP 2000) This the end! I activate both of my "Plant Poison - Aconitine"(s). DIE, YUSEI FUDO!!! (Yusei counters: By discarding "Effect Veiler"(LV1/LIGHT/Spellcaster/Tuner/ATK/0 DEF/0) "Ppicuaru"(s) effect is negated until the End Phase of the turn.) (growls furiously) Then feel the wrath of my poison! (Yusei: (coughs ferociously)/ LP 400) Now we're both down to 400 LP. Let's see if you can pull off a miracle now, Yusei. I end my turn.

 

"(grunts with pain)" grunted Yusei. ("It's no use." thought Yusei. "There's no way out of this unless I can draw that one key card to end this duel and save Akiza.") "My.... move." said Yusei.

 

Yusei/ 0 cards/ LP 400

Akiza/ 2 cards/ LP 400

 

Yusei: Turn 5

I draw. (looks at card and eyes widened) (Yusei thinks: This card is from when I was in the facility. And it's the only card that'll end this.) I play the spell "Goblin Thief", when this card is activated, I can inflict 500 points of damage to you and increase my LP by the same amount. It's over, Akiza! (Akiza says: NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!)

 

Yusei: LP 400/ Winner

Akiza: LP 0/ Defeated

 

The mark of the Tree Earthbound Immortal dispersed around everyone and Akiza was transformed back to her original self, then she fainted, but Yusei caught her. Then the dark aura flowed away from her Deck and the spider crawled out and dispersed into dust.

 

"Yu..sei." said Akiza weakly.

 

"Akiza, don't speak." said Yusei. "Just rest."

 

Then Wiraq and Makayla transported on to the scene.

 

"Well done, Yusei." said Wiraq.

 

"Nice try, but your plan to recruit Akiza failed." said Yusei.

 

"Hehe, heh, heh." laughed Wiraq. "We never intended to recruit her."

 

Yusei eyes widened when he heard him.

 

"What?!" said Yusei. "Then why..."

 

"We only used her to unlock the Immortal you defeated." said Wiraq. "And now its power shall be transfered... to Makayla."

 

"What?!" said Nick.

 

Makayla raised her hand in the air and the dark aura from Akiza's Deck formed the Deck she used in the Duel in her hand.

 

"Finally." said Makayla. "My new powers."

 

"So that's what you've sunk to, Makayla?!" yelled Nick.

 

"Power is the only way I have to defeating you." said Makayla. "The strong will always vanquish the weak. That's the way of survival."

 

"Well said, Makayla." said Wiraq. "We'll see you in the second round, Boy of Chaos."

 

They transpoted away from the area. Leaving Yusei to doubt himself.

 

"I thought I was weakining their ranks, but instead I made them stronger." said Yusei.

 

"Don't worry, Yusei." said Nick. "We'll pay them back. One way or another."

 

Card of the Day: "Earthbound Immortal Ppicuaru"

 

 

Yusei saved Akiza, but now 1 of the Dark Signers has control of 2 Earthbound Immortals, meaning 1 more Immortal for the destruction of Neo Domino. "Next Chapter"! The Second Round is about to start and the first Turbo Duel match-up is Nick vs. Chris A. Though Chris doesn't have any past experiences with Turbo Duels he's managed to do just fine in the Duel, but that's a bigger problem for Nick. Will Nick's Chaos Spirits take home victory, or will Chris A.'s Crystal Beast shine to to the Winner's circle? Find out next time. Until then, KEEP ON DUELING!!

[Mysty]

It will be pretty tough for Chris to Turbo Duel since he can't use Crystal Abundance without taking 2000 damage (if he used Speed Spell - Speed Gravity, he couldn't use Abundance at all but could use the other normal Crystal spells rather safely).

 

Mystery will be alright with just the Aliens and Traps, even though the spells, mainly Code A Ancient Ruins, "A" Cell Incubator, and Mysterious Triangle, play an important part in the strategy.

 

Kim's Turbo problems aren't important since she isn't in the tournament anymore.

 

Hunter should be okay with just his monsters and traps.

 

Destiny also lost, so whether her deck works under Speed World or Speed World 2 doesn't matter.

 

This should be interesting.

[ragnarok1945]

too short, though it makes me wonder how these turbo duels will turn out

[Haou Devil 12]

Chapter 54 is finished. (Sorry for the long wait.) Please read and comment.

[ragnarok1945]

you need to put more opponents who get possessed who will NOT become unpossessed once they lose in a duel

 

and for the wait it's understandable, it's the holidays

[Mysty]

Very nice Chapter 54.

This scenario with Akiza will look kinda familiar in Emprise of a Savior though.

[Haou Devil 12]

Here's Chapter 55 everyone. Enjoy.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 55]Everyone got ready for the second round of the tournament. Yusei is still hung up about Akiza, but is going to cope with it. Nick gave Rachel her Duel Runner. It was yellow-green with blue streams on each side. (quote: Truth is, I got color blind when I thought of it.) Then they got on their Duel Runners and rode to the Kaibadome. (quote: In style.)

 

"Alright!" yelled the announcer. "Here we are back for the Second Round. I hope you slept well, because we're gonna see some high horsepower Turbo Dueling! The match-ups will be chosen at random on this virtual board."

 

Faces of people who won the first round of the tournament were randomly showing up on the board, then they stopped and showed which person Duels which.

 

"And it looks like the first is against Nick Cunningham from Team Satellite and Chris Anderson from Team Mystery." said the announcer. "We're gonna be in for a blow-out Duel, folks. And we'll be having it on the new Turbo Dueling circuit outside of the Kaibadome."

 

Everyone cheered and roared for the upcoming Duel. Everyone participating in the Second Round went to their garages and prepped their runners for their matches.

 

"This is a first for me." said Chris A. "I mean I've seen people Turbo Duel before, but I've never tried it."

 

"You'll do great, Chris. I know it." said Kim. "But if you're going against Nick, you need to be on your guard."

 

"Believe me, I know." said Chris A. "And it's a good thing I got these Speed Spells before my match.

 

"Alright, Turbo Duelists!" yelled the announcer "Please proceed to the course outside the stadium."

 

"Good luck out there." said Nick.

 

"You too." said Chris A.

 

They both got on their Duel Runners and rode to the starting line. The course is set on Neo Domino City's Turbo Dueling Highway.

 

"Are you Duelists ready?" asked the announcer.

 

"Ready." said Nick.

 

"Ready." said Chris A.

 

"Alright!" yelled the announcer. "For this special Turbo Duel part of the tournament, we're using both "Speed World" and "Speed World 2" in all of our Turbo Duels, but we've set limit of Speed Counters on your Duel Runners to 12 and nothing higher."

 

"Sweet." said Nick.

 

"Now let's get ready to Turbo Duel!" yelled the announcer.

 

"Field Spells "Speed World", "Speed World 2" set on." said the computer. "Auto-pilot Standing by. 3, 2, 1. Turbo Duel!"

 

Let's Ride!

Nick/ 5 cards/ LP 8000/ SPC: 0

Chris A./ 5 cards/ LP 8000/ SPC: 0

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

 

Nick: Turn 1 (SPC: 1)

I draw. I'll play an old Turbo Duel favorite of mine. The Continuous Speed Spell "Speed Spell - Spell Gravity", while this card is on the field, we can use Normal Spell cards without taking damage from "Speed World" or "Speed World 2". (Chris A. says: Huh?) I know everything the "Crystal Beast"(s), so I want you to go all out. Next, I play the spell "Pot of Greed", so I draw 2 cards. (Nick: Hand: 6) Now I play the Continuous Spell "Inter-dimension", when this card is activated, it's also treated as a Field Spell and I can select 1 Field Spell from my Deck and this card's name and effect is treated as the selected Field Spell. Watch out, Chris. I'm bringing out a new Chaos Realm. (Chris A. says: A new Chaos Realm?) I choose the Field Spell "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" (Chris A. says: What does that do?) You'll see. Now I summon "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos Warrior"(LV4/LIGHT/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/1500) And since "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" is on the field, he gains 1000 ATK & DEF. (1900 + 1000 = 2900 ATK/ 1500 + 1000 = 2500 DEF) Now I play the spell "Triple Summon", if I Normal Summoned this turn, I can add in 2 more Normal Summons, so I summon "Chaos Spirit Searon"(LV3/FIRE/Spirit/Effect/ATK/600 DEF/800) and "Soul Synchron"(LV2/LIGHT/Spirit/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) (Chris A. says: A Tuner Monster.) Now I'm tuning "Soul Synchron"(LV2) with "Chaos Spirit Searon"(LV3) to Synchro Summon "Synchro Spirit Searon"(LV5/FIRE/Spirit/Synchro/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/1000) Thanks to his effect, he's also treated as a Tuner Monster. Now "Soul Synchron"(s) effect activates, when used for a Synchro Summon, I can Special Summon 1 Tuner Monster from my Deck, so I Special Summon "Warrior Synchron"(LV1/LIGHT/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/200 DEF/800) Now "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos Warrior"(LV4) and "Synchro Spirit Searon"(LV5) use "Synchro Cross Fusion". Thanks to "Synchro Spirit Searon"(s) effect, if he used in a Synchro Summon with "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos", I can decrease its level to 3 or 2 and I choose 3. (5 - 2 = LV3) "Those who follow their dreams shall be blessed with great talent. The Chaos of justice shall watch over all!" Synchro Cross Fusion! Burn! "Zeo The Searing Synchro Warrior"(LV7/FIRE/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2200) And since "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" is on the field, he gains 1000 ATK & DEF and can't be returned to the Extra Deck during the End Phase. (2500 + 1000 = 3500 ATK/ 2200 + 1000 = 3200 DEF) And thanks to his effect, he gains 400 ATK & DEF for each Spell & Trap Card on the field and in both players Graveyards, so he gains 1600 ATK & DEF. (3500 + 1600 = 5100 ATK/ 3200 + 1600 = 4800 DEF) I end my turn.

 

("Great." thought Chris A. "He managed to summon one of his strongest monsters on his first turn. Good thing he can't attack on the first turn. If I draw the card I need, I might have a chance.") "My move." said Chris A.

 

Nick/ 1 card/ LP 8000/ SPC: 1

Chris A./ 5 cards/ LP 8000/ SPC: 1

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm"

 

Chris A.: Turn 2 (SPC: 2)

I draw. (looks at card) (Chris A. thinks: Yes! Now to put my plan into action.) I also activate an "Inter-dimension" Continuous Spell, so I choose the Field Spell "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins". (Nick says: But by doing that, "Zeo" gains another 400 ATK. (5100 + 400 = 5500 ATK) Now I summon "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus"(LV4/WIND/Beast/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) Now his effect activates, when he's Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, I can place 1 "Crystal Beast" card from my Deck in my Spell and Trap Card Zone as a Continuous Spell Card, so I choose "Crystal Beast Cobalt Eagle"(LV4/WIND/Winged Beast/Effect/ATK/1400 DEF/800) Now "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus" destroy his "Warrior Synchron". (Nick: LP 7150) Wait, how come he wasn't destroyed? (Nick counters: When "Warrior Synchron" attacks or attacked, he cannot be destroyed by battle once per turn and I take half the damage I would've taken, then if I take damage involving this card, I can Special Summon 1 Warrior-type monster from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard, so I Special Summon "Zeo The Chaos Warrior"(LV7/LIGHT/Warrior/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2200) from my Deck.) (Chris A. thinks: Crap! I'm just giving him the advantage.) (looks at hand) (Chris A. thinks: Maybe I still have a chance. Now is the chance for me to try out a Speed Spell.) I play the Speed Spell "Speed Spell - Angel Baton", when I have 2 or more SPC's, I can draw 2 cards. (Chris A.: Hand: 5) then I send 1 card from my hand to the Graveyard. (Chris A.: Hand: 4) (Chris A. thinks: Yes!) I play 3 cards face-down and end my turn. (Nick says: Now "Zeo"(s) power is increased by 2000. (5500 + 2000 = 7500 ATK) And since "Zeo The Chaos Warrior" is on the field while "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" is on the field, he gains 1000 ATK & DEF. (2500 + 1000 = 3500 ATK/ 2200 + 1000 = 3200 DEF)

 

("AAAHHH!!!" thought Chris A. "I never thought it would be this hard! I'm defending myself and at the same time, I'm powering up his monsters and summoning his best monsters. Talk about bad luck. But at least I'll be able to get rid of his strongest monster.")

 

Nick/ 1 card/ LP 7150/ SPC: 2

Chris A./ 1 card/ LP 8000/ SPC: 2

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" & "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins"

 

Nick: Turn 3 (SPC: 3)

I draw. (Chris A. counters: I activate the trap "Crystal Raigeki", when this card is activated, I can send 1 "Crystal Beast" Continuous Spell from my Spell/Trap Card Zone to the Graveyard and destroy 1 card you control, so I send "Cobalt Eagle" to the Graveyard and destroy "Zeo The Searing Synchro Warrior") (Nick thinks: Not bad.) I play the spell "Level Draw", by paying 500 LP (Nick: LP 6650) I can select 1 monster on the field and draw cards from my Deck equal to half the level of the selected monster, so I choose "Zeo", so I draw 3 cards. (Nick: Hand: 4) Now I play 1 card face-down and summon "Chaos Spirit Starnos"(LV4/WIND/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1400) Now his effect activates, when he's summoned, I can add 1 "Chaos Spirit" monster from my Deck to my hand for every card in my hand and since there's 2, I add "Chaos Spirit Windcon"(LV4/WIND/Spirit/Effect/ATK/850 DEF/700) and "Chaos Spirit Hydroc"(LV3/WATER/Spirit/Effect/ATK/700 DEF/600) to my hand. Now I activate the Continuous Trap "Graceful Revival", when this card is activated, I can Special Summon 1 LV2 or lower monster from my Graveyard, so I revive "Soul Synchron"(LV2/LIGHT/Spirit/Tuner/ATK/800 DEF/800) Now I play another "Triple Summon" since I Normal Summoned "Chaos Spirit Starnos", so I summon "Chaos Spirit Hydroc"(LV3/WATER/Spirit/Effect/ATK/700 DEF/600) Now I'm tuning "Chaos Spirit Hydroc"(LV3) with my "Soul Synchron"(LV2) to Synchro Summon "Synchro Spirit Hydroc"(LV5/WATER/Spirit/Synchro/Effect/ATK/1400 DEF/1000) Now "Soul Synchron"(s) effect activates, so I Special Summon "Chaos Synchron"(LV3/LIGHT/Warrior/Tuner/ATK/1000 DEF/1200) Now thanks to "Triple Summon", I can Normal Summon again, so I summon "Chaos Spirit Windcon"(LV4/WIND/Spirit/Effect/ATK/850 DEF/700) Now I'm tuning "Chaos Spirit Windcon"(LV4) with my "Warrior Synchron"(LV1) and thanks to his effect, when he's used for a Synchro Summon, I can either increase his level to 2 or 3, or decrease it to 0, so I increase his level to 2. (1 + 1 = LV2) Now I Synchro Summon "Synchro Spirit Windcon"(LV6/WIND/Spirit/Synchro/Effect/ATK/1700 DEF/1000) Thanks to my "Synchro Spirit" monsters effects, they're treated as Tuner monsters and if they're used for a Synchro Summon with "Zeo The Chaos Warrior", I can decrease their levels to 0 or 1, so I choose 1 (Both: LV1). Now "Zeo The Chaos Warrior", "Synchro Spirit Hydroc" and "Synchro Spirit Windcon" use "Triple Synchro Cross Fusion"! "Those who follow their dreams shall be blessed with great talent. The Chaos of justice shall watch over all!" Synchro Cross Fusion! Blow away! "Zeo The Thunder Synchro Warrior"(LV9/WIND/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/3000 DEF/2600) And thanks to my field's effect, he gains 1000 ATK & DEF (3000 + 1000 = 4000 ATK/ 2600 + 1000 = 3600 DEF) Now "Zeo The Thunder Synchro Warrior"(s) effect activates, once per turn, he can destroy all Spell & Trap Cards my opponent controls. (Chris A. says: Not on my watch! I activate the trap "Beast Soul Swap", when this card is activated, I can return 1 Beast-type monster I control and Special Summon from my hand another Beast-type monster, so I return "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus", so I can Special Summon "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus"(LV4/WIND/Beast/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) from my hand again. And thanks to his effect, I can place "Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle"(LV3/LIGHT/Fairy/Effect/ATK/300 DEF/300) in my Spell & Trap Card Zone. Now I activate another "Crystal Raigeki", so I send "Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle" to the Graveyard, so I can destroy your "Zeo The Thunder Synchro Warrior".) Nice move. (Chris A. says: Thanks.) But in case you haven't noticed, I still have 1 more Tuner on the field and another "Chaos Spirit". You know what that means. (Chris A. says: Crap!) Now I'm tuning my "Chaos Synchron"(LV3) with "Chaos Spirit Starnos"(LV4) "Those who follow their dreams shall be blessed with great talent. The Chaos of justice shall watch over all!" Synchro Summon! Take flight! "Stardust Warrior"(LV7/WIND/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2100) Now his effect activates, when he's Synchro Summoned, I can destroy 1 monster on the field, so I destroy "Stardust Warrior". (Chris A. says: What?! Why?) Because when "Stardust Warrior" is destroyed by a card effect, I can Special Summon him from the Graveyard. Be revived! "Stardust Warrior"(LV7/WIND/Warrior/Synchro/Effect/ATK/2500 DEF/2100) (Chris A. says: What was the point in that?) When "Stardust Warrior" is Special Summoned, I can inflict half of its ATK to my opponent. (Chris A.: LP 6750/ SPC: 2) Now "Stardust Warrior" destroy his "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus". (Chris A.: LP 6050) (Chris A. says: "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus"(s) effect activates, instead of going to the Graveyard, he's put into my Spell & Trap Card Zone as an Continuous Spell Card.) By lowering "Stardust Warrior"(s) ATK by 500 (2500 - 500 = 2000 ATK) I can negate the effect of a Spell, Trap, or Monster Effect. I play 1 card face-down and end my turn.

 

("Oh man, oh man, oh man." thought Chris A. "I'm gonna lose. I'm so gonna lose. I need a miracle to help me now.") "My turn." said Chris A. all depressed.

 

Nick/ 0 cards/ LP 6650/ SPC: 3

Chris A./ 1 cards/ LP 6050/ SPC: 2

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" & "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins"

 

Chris A. Turn 4 (SPC: 3)

I draw. (Nick counters: I activate the trap "Gift of the Souls", when this card is activated, I can send 2 "Chaos Spirit" monster from my Deck to my Graveyard and I can add 1 "Chaos Dragon Spirit Zeno"(LV10/LIGHT/Dragon/Effect/ATK/4000 DEF/4000) from my Deck to my hand, then we both draw cards equal to half the number of "Chaos Spirit" monsters in my Graveyard, so I send "Chaos Spirit Tsunami"(LV4/WATER/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1500 DEF/1000) and "Chaos Spirit Forester"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/2000) from my Deck to my Graveyard, add "Zeno" to my hand, and since there's 6 "Chaos Spirit"(s) in my Graveyard, we both draw 3 cards. (Nick: Hand: 4) (Chris A.: Hand: 4) Huh? (Nick says: I said I wanted you to go all out, so in order for you to do that, I had to help you out a little.) Thanks. Now I play the spell "Crystal Blessing", if I have 2 or more "Crystal Beast" monsters in my Graveyard, I can place 2 of them from my Graveyard into my Spell & Trap Card Zone. (Nick counters: I lower "Stardust Warrior" ATK to negate it effect. (2500 - 500 = 2000 ATK) Now I summon "Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger"(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/1600 DEF/1000) Now "Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger" attack his "Stardust Warrior" and when "Topaz Tiger" attacks a monster, he gains 400 ATK. (Nick counters: I lower "Stardust Warrior"(s) ATK again. (2000 - 500 = 1500 ATK) But now your "Stardust Warrior" is destroyed. (Nick: LP 6550) Now I play another "Crystal Blessing", so I place "Cobalt Eagle" and "Sapphire Pegasus" in my Spell & Trap Card Zone. Now I play the spell "Rare Value", when this card is activated, if I have 2 or more "Crystal Beast" monsters in my Spell & Trap Card Zone, you choose 1 of them and send it to the Graveyard and I draw 2 cards. (Nick says: I choose "Cobalt Eagle".) (Chris A.: Hand: 2) Now I play the spell "Crystal Promise", when this card is activated, I can Special Summon 1 "Crystal Beast" monster from my Spell & Trap Card Zone, so I summon "Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus"(LV4/WIND/Beast/Effect/ATK/1800 DEF/1200) And since he was Special Summoned, I can place "Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth"(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/1700 DEF/1600) in my Spell & Trap Card Zone. Now I play another "Speed Spell - Angel Baton", so I can draw 2 cards. (Chris A.: Hand: 2) Now I play the Equip Spell "Crystal Release" and equip it to "Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger", while equipped, the equipped monster gains 800 ATK. (1600 + 800 = 2400 ATK) I play 1 card face-down and end my turn.

 

("I see what he's doing." thought Nick. "Alright, in that case...") "My move." said Nick.

 

Nick/ 4 cards/ LP 6550/ SPC: 4

Chris A./ 0 cards/ LP 6050/ SPC: 3

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" & "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins"

 

Nick: Turn 5 (SPC: 5)

I draw. I summon "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos Warrior"(LV4/LIGHT/Warrior/Effect/ATK/1900 DEF/1500) and since "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" is on the field, he gains 1000 ATK & DEF. (1900 + 1000 = 2900 ATK/ 1500 + 1000 = 2500 DEF) Now "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos Warrior" destroy his "Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger". (Chris A.: LP 5550) (Chris A. counters: I won't activate "Topaz Tiger"(s) effect to stay on the field, so he's sent to the Graveyard, but I can activate "Crystal Release"(s) effect, if this card is sent to the Graveyard, I can select 1 "Crystal Beast" monster from my Deck and place it in my Spell & Trap Card Zone, so I place "Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat"(LV3/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/1200 DEF/600) in my Spell & Trap Zone. Now I activate the trap "Crystal Pair", when this card is activated, if a "Crystal Beast" monster was destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, I can select 1 "Crystal Beast monster from my Deck and place it in my Spell & Trap Card Zone, so I place "Crystal Beast Emerald Tortoise"(LV3/WATER/Aqua/Effect/ATK/600 DEF/2000) in my Spell & Trap Card Zone. Now everything is in place.) Because I knew what your plan was. (Chris A. says: What?! How?) I studied the "Crystal Beast"(s) more than anyone. How to get them on the field, how to get them in your Graveyard, every strategy the "Crystal Beast" have. That and I've noticed people dueling while using them. Anyways, I play 1 card face-down and end my turn.

 

"You ready?" asked Nick.

 

"Born Ready." said Chris A. "My move."

 

Nick/ 3 cards/ LP 6550/ SPC: 5

Chris A./ 0 cards/ LP 5550/ SPC: 4

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" & "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins"

 

Chris A.: Turn 6 (SPC: 5)

I draw. I play another "Rare Value", so choose. (Nick says: "Amethyst Cat".) (Chris A.: Hand: 2) Now I play "Pot of Greed", so I draw another 2 cards. (Chris A.: Hand: 3) Now since I have 7 different "Crystal Beast" monsters in my Graveyard, I can summon my favorite monster. Come forth! "Rainbow Dragon"(LV10/LIGHT/Dragon/Effect/ATK/4000 DEF/0) Now what, Nick? (Nick counters: This. I activate the trap "Spirit Quest", when I have 6 "Chaos Spirit" monsters on my field or in my Graveyard, I can Special Summon "Chaos Dragon Spirit Zeno"(LV10/LIGHT/Dragon/Effect/ATK/4000 DEF/4000) Now our two great beasts can do battle. Get ready, Chris A.) Alright. First, I play another "Crystal Promise", so I can Special Summon "Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth"(LV4/EARTH/Beast/Effect/ATK/1700 DEF/1600) Now I play the Speed Spell "Speed Spell - Speed Energy", when this card is activated, I can select 1 monster on my field and increase its ATK by 200 times the total number of SPC's I have, since I have 5, "Rainbow Dragon" gains 1000 ATK. (4000 + 1000 = 5000 ATK) Now "Rainbow Dragon" destroy his "Chaos Dragon Spirit Zeno" and thanks to his effect, by sending all "Crystal Beast" monsters I control to the Graveyard, he gain 1000 ATK for each one until the End Phase, so I send "Sapphire Pegasus" and "Amber Mammoth" to the Graveyard and "Rainbow Dragon" gains 2000 ATK. (5000 + 2000 = 7000 ATK) (Nick counters: By discarding the top card of my Deck, "Zeno" can't be destroyed by battle.) but you still take damage and you lose half of your SPC's. (Nick: LP 3550/ SPC: 3) I end my turn.

 

"Your dragon's pretty tough to beat, but at least I got some damage in." said Chris A.

 

"Same with yours, but this Duel is over." said Nick.

 

"Huh?" asked Chris A.

 

"My move." said Nick.

 

Nick/ 2 cards/ LP 3550/ SPC: 3

Chris A./ 1 card/ LP 5550/ SPC: 5

Field: "Speed World" & "Speed World 2"

Inter-Field: "Chaos Realm 2 - Synchro Realm" & "Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins"

 

Nick: Turn 7 (SPC: 4)

I draw. I summon "Chaos Spirit Landcaron"(LV4/EARTH/Spirit/Effect/ATK/900 DEF/850) (Chris A. says: Dang!) Now I activate "Zeno"(s) effect, once per turn, I can select 1 "Chaos Spirit" monster in my Graveyard and he gains its effect, so I choose "Chaos Spirit Searon", so he gains 300 ATK for every Spell & Trap Card in your Graveyard, and by my count you have 14, so he gains 4200 ATK. (4200 + 4000 = 8200 ATK) (Chris A. says: Yep, that figures.) Now "Chaos Spirit Landcaron" attack his "Rainbow Dragon", thanks to his effect, he can return the monster he attacked to the owner's Deck and he can attack twice, so attack him directly. (Chris A.: LP 5650) Now "Zeo-Nexus The Chaos Warrior" attack him directly. (Chris A.: LP 2750/ SPC: 4) Now "Chaos Dragon Spirit Zeno" end this with "Celestial Blast"!

 

Nick: LP 3550/ Winner

Chris A.: LP 0/ Defeated

 

"And winner is... Nick Cunnigham!" yelled the announcer.

 

The crowd roared and cheered.

 

"Should've known I'd lose that." said Chris A.

 

"Hey at least you tried." said Nick.

 

"Yeah." said Chris A. "Nice Duel, man."

 

"Thanks, man." said Nick.

 

"Alright! Let's move on to our next match." yelled the announcer. "It's Rein Kuro versus the Kingdom - Emperor."

 

Rein rode out to the track with his Duel Runner. The Emperor rode out with his Duel Runner too. His Duel Runner resembled a silver metal stallion with the Team Ultimate Kingdom symbol on the head.

 

"Are you Duelists ready?" asked the announcer.

 

"Duel Mode! Auto-Pilot Standby" said the Duel Runners.

 

"Ready." said Rein.

 

"Ready." said the Emperor.

 

"Alright!" yelled the announcer. "3, 2, 1, Turbo Duel!"

 

"Let's Ride!" yelled Rein and the Emperor.

 

Card of the Day: "Rainbow Dragon"

 

 

Nick and Chris' great beasts have clashed against each other, but Nick's monster proved to be victorious. "Next Chapter"! It's Rein versus the Kingdom - Emperor. Rein will have a hard time with this one, but he won't give up that easily. Will Rein dethrone the Emperor, or will the Emperor seize him? Find out next time. Until then, KEEP ON DUELING!!

[ragnarok1945]

since it's Chris's first, I'm sure Nick will have no problem at all beating him.

[Mysty]

Chapter 55 isn't finished. Also, can Hunter lose in the next chapter so they can be shipped off to their world again? Or do you have another plan?

[ragnarok1945]

Haou tends to put incomplete chaps up, that's nothing new

[Haou Devil 12]

Chapter 55 isn't finished. Also' date=' can Hunter lose in the next chapter so they can be shipped off to their world again? Or do you have another plan?

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Actually, I tend to end most of my matches in ties, except for 3 matches.