Card of the Day: Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel

Episode 92: A Divine Machine Emperor

In the castle of the Regal Olympians, they are watching in shock as the Divine Machine Emperor appears in the stadium.

Apollo: Whoa! That thing wasn't in Leon's report!

Vulcan: Interesting. It would appear these Machine Emperors have grown even stronger.

Minerva: Too bad. I would love to get a look at that thing.

Prometheus starts to stand when Jupiter stares.

Jupiter: Where are you going?

Prometheus: I can't just sit here. Seth is in real, genuine trouble here. I need to find some way to aid him.

Jupiter: Sit down. There is nothing you can do.

Prometheus: But Lord Jupiter….

Jupiter: I will hear nothing more on the matter. Seth has been chosen by the Fate Crystals. We must hope we can overcome this situation. Otherwise, he was never worthy to begin with.

Prometheus sits back down and gulps.

Opening

Geminiel floats over the battlefield [ATK ?/DEF ? LV 9]. Barthandus is laughing [Barthandus LP = 550]. Seth looks on with anger [Seth LP = 3700] with Color Warrior Shadowy Black and Color Warrior- Majestic Magenta on the field [ATK 2200/DEF 1100 LV 6] [ATK 2500/DEF 1000 LV 6]

Barthandus: This is so cool! Look how big my monster is!

Axel: That thing's a Divine monster?

Alicia: I don't know. I think it looks kind of cute.

Seth: A big monster doesn't mean it's powerful. I've taken things three times larger than that.

Barthandus: Is that so. You may believe that. But you haven't faced a monster as strong as mine! I use the effect of Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel! If there is another Geminiel in the graveyard, its effect activates.

Seth: But you don't have any monsters like that in your graveyard? Wait….

He thinks for a second.

Barthandus: Trap card, Transmutation! Trap card, Power Wall!

Seth: Damn…..was that when?

Barthandus: If there is a Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel in the graveyard at the same time is on the field, my monster gains 500 attack points [ATK 500/DEF 0 LV 9]. In addition, for every other Machine Emperor or Machine Emperor part in the graveyard, my monster gains 600 attack points. There are five Machine Emperor parts in the graveyard [5 x 600 = 3000] [ATK 3000/DEF 0 LV 9]

Seth: 3000?!

Barthandus: And don't forget my monster is a Machine Emperor as well! And last time I checked, you have a Synchro monster out! Go on Geminiel, it's all for you!

Both sets of eyes open. The two faces turn twisted as tentacles lash out around Shadowy Black. It cries out as it is pulled from two sides and eventually is torn in two, becoming two balls of light, each one being sucked into the chest parts of the monster [ATK 5500/DEF 1000 LV 9].set

Tamika: Still think it's cute?

Alicia simply shudders and doesn't even answer. Seth begins to rock on his bike as Geminiel floats over the arena. A dark aura begins to radiate from Barthandus.

Barthandus: Rip! Kill! Destroy! Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel! Attack his Color Warrior- Majestic Magenta. Dual Gemini Lightning!

Lightning bolts fire from each of the infinity symbols, colliding in midair and becoming a gigantic cannon of lightning. The attack disintegrates Magenta and hits the ground, burning it. Seth looks behind him in shock and tries to speed up as the lightning moves even faster, hitting Seth. He screams in pain as the lightning shocks him [Seth LP = 400]. The attack stops and Seth begins coughing, smoke flying off of him.

Salia: Seth! Seth! Someone please help him!

Arnold: We can't interfere. Do you know how bad it looks for him?

Salia: This isn't just a popularity issue! He's going to die at this rate!

Arnold: It's not just that. I've managed Seth. I know who je is. He would not want someone to get between him and his opponent. He wants to go the honorable route in his fight.

Barthandus: Still alive up there?

Seth: Gasp…..don't….count me out.

Barthandus: Damn, you want more? You must be made of iron or something. Oh well. You're going to wish you would have just lay down and played dead. Turn end.

Grayson: So, this is Project Mu. Amazing.

Armen: Yes, I suppose. But the other four are better.

Sigma: Other four? What are you talking about?

Armen: Come on, do you think I would only make one?

Grayson: More Divine Machine Emperors?

Armen: The Five Great Pillars.

The screen goes dark as five shadows are seen: a set of twins, a knight esqe one, a worm, a humanoid machine, and a giant amorphous shadow that towers over them.

Armen: They were thought of very early. Geminiel was the first. However, other projects came up. It was only recently I expanded upon the Divine Machine Emperors.

Sigma: Hang on, I'm Project Sigma. Geminiel was Mu. How could I be finished before that?

Armen: The titles are my projects are in the orders in which I thought them up, not in the order of creation or completion. Geminiel was only completed recently. In fact, this is its first test run. Let's see if that was worth it. After all, this is the most powerful one yet. Unlike the others, it is not limited by a Core. As long as another Geminiel is in the graveyard, it is unbeatable. Truly a perfect Machine Emperor.

Grayson: Five Great Pillars eh? You're really a slippery one.

Seth: Looks like it's my turn [SPC: Seth = 2 Barthandus = 8]. I was expecting a Machine Emperor. But that thing….that Divine Machine Emperor….I wasn't prepared for something like that. Damn…..what do I do? All I can do is defend myself and hope for the best I suppose. I summon Color Warrior- Infinite Snow-white in defense mode [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. I set a card and end my turn.

Shimmer: That card can negate destruction…..but that can't stop him!

Barthandus: Nothing but little small fries! I should have not expected a lot from you. I draw [SPC: Barthandus = 9 Seth = 3]. I summon Bat Core in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].

Seth: What? But why summon a Core now?

Alicia: What's he doing? When a Core is destroyed, it takes out all the other monsters. Destroying it would take out Geminiel as well!

Axel: I don't buy that. There's no way he's THAT stupid.

Dex: What other explanation then? Don't tell me….he has another one of those things!?

Axel: Why the hell are you asking me? I don't know!

Tamika: Either way, I don't like where this is going. That Geminiel is going to be trouble.

Barthandus: Let's battle! I attack Infinite Snow-white! Dual Gemini Lightning!

The lightning bolts fuse again and blast away Snow-white.

Barthandus: If there is a Core on my field, Geminiel can negate the effects of my opponent's monsters.

Seth: Damn. So much for sticking around.

Barthandus: Too bad. You were hoping to defend yourself. Too bad it was all for naught! I end my turn.

Seth: Back to me [SPC: Seth = 4 Barthandus = 10]. He's passed the safety line. If he draws a Speed Spell, he can deal 800 points of damage. Or, he could even destroy a card I control. Then again, that monster seems to be the cornerstone to his strategy. If I'm right, he wants to finish me with that. In that case, I need to keep doing what I'm doing and wait him out long enough. Here's hoping I can….I summon Color Warrior- Brawling Burgundy [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]. Burgundy, attack his Bat Core!

Dex: What's he doing?! It's an obvious Trap!

Barthandus: You fell for it, king! I remove from play one Machine Emperor part in the graveyard. This lets me negate an attack even at the cost of Geminiel's power [ATK 4900/DEF 1000 LV 9].

Seth: I knew it. He had some kind of plan. Now my monster is in attack mode. I end my turn.

Barthandus: My turn [SPC: Seth = 5 Barthandus = 11]. A Speed Spell! I could use this to win….but….

He remembers meeting with Grayson. Grayson hands him the card. Barthandus takes it and looks it over.

Grayson: You'll need to use this card and this card alone. You can only use this card to win as well.

Barthandus: Why do I need this? I've got my own deck!

Grayson: True, but we really need you to use it. Unless, of course, you do not want to be in the tournament. We understand if you don't. We'll just fine someone else then. Too bad, you were the perfect candidate.

He begins to walk off. Barthandus looks scared and reaches out

Barthandus: Okay, okay! I'll do it!

The flashback ends as Barthandus glares up at Geminiel.

Barthandus: It sickens me to have to have rely on someone else's monster. ….Why am I so angry?! This is great! With this card, things might finally change for me. Who cares if I need to do a little dirty work? I'd sell my soul if it meant an end to this! Here we go! Speed Spell- Refueling Station. Now we each draw until we have 5 cards.

Seth: I knew it. He's leaving it to that Divine Machine Emperor. At least I can get a new hand.

Greg: Pretty dumb. Letting victory slide like that.

Leon: What's this guy's reason for doing that? He could have easily won just now. What's his game?

Barthandus: So many cards…and yet how useless they all really are! What am I doing, really? I should just go ahead and use Neo Speed World. Not keep wasting time like this.

He is about to presses a button when he looks to the side. Aslo is standing near the front. His eyes shimmer and suddenly Barthandus slows down. He gulps and looks up as he sweats. He growls in anger.

Barthandus: Oh fine! I use another Speed Spell right now. Speed Spell- Power Gauntlet. Using this, I can send three cards in my deck to the graveyard and raise the power of a monster by 1000. I ditch these three [Dragiel Guard, Batiel Carrier 3, and Crociel Top 5]. [ATK 5900/DEF 1000 LV 9]. In addition, I just sent three more Machine Emperor parts to the graveyard. Which means, guess what? My monster gains 600 more points for each one! I sent three, so that's 2400 more points [ATK 8300/DEF 1000 LV 9].

Seth: 8300 attack points….

Barthandus: I'm not done with you yet. Not even close. Machine Emperor, destroy his monster. Dual Gemini Thunder!

The two lightning bolts collide in midair once more and create a stream of lightning. The monster is vaporized as Seth tries to speed up, but the beam gets closer.

Seth: Trap card, Paint Thinner! This lets me negate the damage I would take.

Some clear liquid appears and forms a barrier around Seth, taking a large chunk of the attack as it blows up, sending Seth spinning out as Barthandus races ahead.

Barthandus: I can't be defeated! I'm the greatest duelist in the entire world! Do you hear me?! The entire world!

Seth: That's odd….you seem like number 64 to me.

Barthandus: Stop making fun of me!

Seth: Let me ask you something Barthandus. Why do you want a higher rank so badly?

Barthandus: Why? What kinda stupid question is that? For the fame and glory! I want to be known around the whole world! I want crowds to be chanting my name, not yours!

Seth: I see. It's a selfish reason then. There's no way….I'm losing to someone as selfish as you!

Barthandus: Then try to beat me punk! Let's see if you even can! I end my turn. Since I used Refueling Station, my Speed Counters go to zero [SPC: Seth = 5 Barthandus = 0]

Seth: Fine, but you asked for it! I draw [SPC: Seth = 6 Barthandus = 1]. I summon Color Warrior- Midnight Chains [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. This monster lets me change a monster into attack mode and battle it. I battle your Bat Core.

Barthandus: You really don't pay attention do you? I can just remove from play a part and negate that attack [ATK 7700/DEF 1000 LV 9].

Alicia: Why does he keep attacking?! He isn't dealing nearly enough damage!

Tamika: All he's doing is leaving his monsters defenseless.

Yusuke: Every time he attacks, Barthandus can negate it. But even if he does, his monster loses attack points. Wait….could THAT be what Seth is after?

Seth: I set a card and end my turn.

Greg: Looks like Seth's going down. Odd. You'd think this Divine Machine Emperor wouldn't be so tough. Yet it's pretty much crushing him. Seems a little excessive to me. Oh well. Whoever I fight doesn't matter.

Barthandus: All you can do is flicker in the wind. Time to snuff you out.

Salia: No….you can't lose.

Shimmer: Seth….you'd better not lose this.

Barthandus: Draw [SPC: Seth = 7 Barthandus = 2]. Well, time to end this. I summon Wisel Attack 3 [ATK 1200/DEF 0 LV 3]. And since there are no Cores on the field, my monster is destroyed. And since another Machine Emperor part has been sent to the graveyard, my monster gains even more attack points than he already did [ATK 8300/DEF 0 LV 9].

Koga: No matter how many times he tries to weaken it, it just won't go down!

Salia: That thing's so strong.

Arnold: At this point, the probability of his victory is only 25%

Salia: Shut up! Percents mean nothing!

Arnold: I'm just saying is all….

Seth: As long as that other Geminiel is in his graveyard, just removing the monsters isn't enough. Wait…the other Geminiel?!

Barthandus: Your monster must feel so ashamed of itself. Having such a weak master must be insulting. Don't worry though. I'm going to put your deck out of its misery. Then everything will be okay. You'll see the pain of being a low ranking. The pain of being a loser. And I'll finally be at the top! Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel, attack! Dual Gemini Lightning!

Seth: Trap card, Negate Attack! Now your attack against me is negated and the Battle Phase comes to an end.

The two infants fire lightning once more as the two lightning bolts fuse and become a giant laser beam that streaks towards Seth. A mirror appears and blocks a bulk of the attack, but the shockwaves still rock Seth and electrocute him. He coughs in pain and slows down.

Seth: Damn….even just the attacks themselves are hurting now.

Armen: It would appear I was correct. Human emotions give the Machine Emperors even more power.

Barthandus is laughing as the road is torn up by Geminiel's aura.

Grayson: Oh dear. He seems to be going a little over the top now. Perhaps we'd better stop him before he blows the stadium up.

Armen: I see no need.

Seth: Looks like it's my turn.

Barthandus: Better enjoy your title for the last few minutes you have it.

Seth: I….draw [SPC: Seth = 8 Barthandus = 3]. I use Speed Spell- Speed Fusion. I combine Colorless Warrior with Color Warrior- Shocking Yellow.

Both monsters combine in a swirl of color.

Seth: Come on, Color Warrior- Windy Green [ATK 2300/DEF 1600 LV 6].

Barthandus: A Fusion monster. You think that's good enough?!

Seth: It doesn't have to be. Everything is set up just the way I want it.

Barthandus: What are you talking about now?

Seth: Just this. I win. Trap card, Power Switch. By halving my life points [Seth LP = 200], our monster's levels switch [ATK 8300/DEF 1000 LV 6] [ATK 2300/DEF 1600 LV 9]

Barthandus: What good does that do?

Seth: Speed Spell- Power Pickaxe. Now I can remove a monster with a lower level than my monster's and he gains 500 points. I remove from play your Geminiel in the graveyard [ATK 2800/DEF 1600 LV 9].

Barthandus: What good does that do? Wait….no….no! Without that other Geminiel….the one on the field has no effects [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 6].

Armen: He figured out its fatal weakness?!

Seth: How Windy Green, attack! Hurricane Thrower!

It creates a hurricane and tosses it at Geminiel. Both twins are separated and tear to pieces. Barthandus spins out [Barthandus LP = 0]

Barthandus: No! No! NOOOOOOOOO!

He comes to a stop. Seth comes to a stop and breathes deeply.

Salia: He won!

Chris: Impressive. After seeing him fight like that….I'm sad to say it, but I'll let him move on. He deserves it.

Barthandus: How could I lose? Everything was set up perfectly! And yet I lost?! How could this have happened!?

Seth: You really want to know? It's because you didn't treat your monsters with respect. Our decks are like our hearts. Using a deck that isn't yours for greed will never bring you victory.

He turns and walks off.

Sigma: Too bad Armen. Looks like you're so called Divine Machine Emperor still has some bugs in it.

Armen: Yes, it would. Oh well. I'll just improve the next one. After all, this is all helping. Soon, the ultimate Machine Emperor will be built.

He grins widely

Ending

Narrator: The best part about having a friend is knowing they have your back. When your back is to the wall, your friend is there for you. And when your friend is in trouble, you are always there for them. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 93: I Shall Rescue You, Silver Dragon.

Card of the Day: Color Warrior- Tearing Teal

Episode 91: Number 64's Anger Explodes!

In a dark room, a man is sitting. He knocks a whole bunch of papers off his desk and screams, stomping on them.

Man: It isn't fair! I deserve to be in!

He picks up a poster for the ROFGP and begins to tear it up. He throws the pieces into the air and kicks the wall.

Man: The ROFGP should be for the top 64 duelists in the world! So why the hell am I not in?! I'm #64! Yet I wasn't even invited!

He sits down, panting in fury.

Man: I know whose fault this is. When Seth Kuranma and Yusuke Iruiza dueled, they tied. That means there is two of that ranking. How dare they…

There is a knock on the door. The man barely turns around.

Man: What do you want? Go away.

???: Barthandus Rex? The number 64 duelist in the world?

Barthandus: I told you to go away. What the hell do you want?

???: How sad it is. That you weren't invited to the ROFGP.

Barthandus: If you're here just to rub it in, I'm calling the cops.

???: ….What would you say if I could get you in?

Barthandus: You can do that?! Please, do it!

???: Now, now. A business is not made just by doing favors. First you must do something for us.

Barthandus: Anything! Anything, please!

Grayson grins and takes out a card.

Grayson: Then please test this out for me.

Opening

At the stadium, Greg is racing around and dueling against someone else.

Announcer: And now the duel looks like is coming to an end!

Greg: Grannel, absorb her Dark End Dragon!

Woman: Trap card, Interdimensional Matter Transporter! This removes from play Dark End Dragon and prevents him from being absorbed.

Greg: I use my Trap card, Malfunction! This lets me pay 500 life points [Greg LP = 1500] [ATK 1500/DEF 0 LV 1] and negate your Trap!

Dragon is absorbed. Axel looks angry as Grannel points its gun.

Greg: Grand Slaughter Cannon!

It fires and hits the woman directly. She flies off her bike and hits the ground as her D- Wheel crashes.

Greg: Gimme a real challenge! These wimps won't cut it.

Tamika: He sure doesn't seem to care how many people he mows down, does he?

Axel: I need some air.

He stands up and walks off. Tamika turns briefly and her expression softens. Sigma yawns in the Top Box.

Sigma: That guy's having all the fun. When is it going to be my turn again?

Armen: Now, now. Be patient.

Grayson walks in and sits down.

Armen: Did he agree?

Grayson: He practically begged to pay me to do it.

Armen: Very well then. Let's go right ahead and get things started. I'm interested in seeing its strength.

In a dark hall, Barthandus is holding a card.

Barthandus: Man this thing is sweet….I can't wait to use it.

Announcer: Now, let's get another smoking duel started! Here we go, spin the wheel!

The wheel turns very quickly. Armen grins and clicks a button. A brief surge goes through the wheel. Leon looks up at this as the wheel stops on Seth.

Announcer: And our Duel King will be going up next!

Seth: Hmph. I seem to be going up there a lot.

Salia: Good luck out there!

Koga: After all, he might have a Machine Emperor.

Seth: If he does, I'm not worried. I've got a plan.

Salia: You do? What?

Seth: I can't say.

Koga: Why not?

Seth looks around.

Seth: I think the tournament has been compromised.

Salia: By whom?

Seth: I might be wrong. In the meantime, don't try and look suspicious. Act nonchalant. After all, we don't want them to know.

He stands and walks off. Aslo is near his D- Wheel and quickly runs off as Seth heads down the hall. He gets on his bike and takes off.

Announcer: And his opponent! Chris Marley, #63 in the whole world!

Dex: 63? This'll be easy!

Alicia: That's the lowest ranking!

The man races out onto the arena next to Seth.

Man: Let's have a good duel. It's an honor to fight you.

Seth: Yeah, same to you. Neo Speed World, set on!

D- Wheels: Duel mode, auto-pilot standby.

Both: Duel! [Seth LP = 4000][Chris LP = 4000]

???: Heh. Neo Speed World!

A surge happens through the arena. The countdown pauses as Seth and Chris look around.

Announcer: What is this?!

D- Wheels: Battle Royal mode, activated.

Seth: What? A third party candidate?!

Chris: What's going on?!

A man laughs and races ahead.

Barthandus: Let's duel, Seth Kuranma!

He taps a button. Seth's D- Wheel screen turns blank and slows down to meet with Barthandus.

Seth: What is this?!

Barthandus: We're going to duel!

Seth: But I'm fighting Chris!

Barthandus: Ain't happening pal, sorry!

He drags Seth down a separate road. Chris tries to go after him, but the gates suddenly close.

Chris: I can't stop them!

Announcer: What is this?! Why is #64 Barthandus Rex here?! He wasn't invited!

Armen and Grayson grin.

Barthandus: Yeah, sorry bout that. Tell you what. I'll duel in his place! That should be acceptable right?

Announcer: No, it's not! This is breaking the tournament rules!

Barthandus: Well, too bad! This duel can not be stopped until someone wins!

Salia: Seth! Please, we need to stop the duel!

Shimmer is in the stands and stands up.

Barthandus: You can't! Things don't go my way; I trigger the program implanted in his D- Wheel. Then….BOOM!

Seth: Program? What are you…..you sabotaged my D- Wheel?!

Barthandus: Eh he heh! Get ready to duel!

Yusuke: Seth! Hang on, we'll….

Seth: Let me handle this. This guy ruined an honorable fight. He'll pay for it.

Yusuke: Seth….

Barthandus: Let's get it underway then! Duel [Seth LP = 4000][Barthandus LP = 4000]

Seth: I'll start. Draw. I summon Color Warrior- Polka Dot Master [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I set a card and end my turn.

Tamika: This Barthandus guy…..he's got guys just rushing into this.

Axel: Who the hell is this guy anyway?

Sigma: My, my Armen. You're really quite the snake, aren't you?

Armen: I have no idea what you're talking about. None at all.

Grayson: Sure, play the innocent act. Well, whatever, it's interesting.

Barthandus: Well, here we go! I'm taking you down [SPC: Barthandus = 1 Seth = 1]. When I have no monsters on my field, I can Special Summon the monster Oracle of the Sun [ATK 1000/DEF 2000 LV 5]. Now I release Oracle of the Sun to Advance Summon my Airknight Parshath [ATK 1900/DEF 1400 LV 5]. Let's battle! Airknight Parshath attacks your Color Warrior- Polka Dot Master!

Parshath's sword glows and it flies forward, slicing Master in half. Seth feels the explosion and hits a wall. He recoils badly and coughs. [Seth LP = 3700]

Alicia: That was a real physical blow!

Dex: Does that mean….this guy has a Machine Emperor?!

Seth: Damn. For only 300 points of damage, that really stung. Who the hell is this guy anyway?

He turns back to look at his maniac expression. Seth turns away and shivers slightly, griping his wheel even tighter.

Seth: And what's with this weird vibe? It's almost like….murderous intent. He's really creeping me out. Whenever Polka Dot Master battles, I draw a card.

Barthandus: What a coincidence! When my monster deals Battle Damage, I draw a card. I set a card and end my turn.

Seth: Looks like it's back to me. I draw [SPC: Seth = 2 Barthandus = 2]. You really to dislike me. Can I at least ask why?

Barthandus: I wasn't invited to the tournament because of you. After all, you and Yusuke are tied for a world ranking, and it's only for the first 64. Do you know how that feels? To work so hard, only to get the worst ranking, and then not even get recognized because one little punk comes in!?

Seth: In that case, be angry at Yusuke. All you're trying to do is find a scapegoat for your anger and violence.

Barthandus: Shut it!

Seth: Hmph. Your immaturity is disgusting. I use my Trap card, Water Colors. Now a Color Warrior returns with a lower level. I bring back Polka Dot Master [ATK 1600/DEF 0 LV 3]. Now I release him for Color Warrior- Majestic Magenta [ATK 2200/DEF 1100 LV 5]. Let's battle. Take out his Airknight Parshath. Majestic Lash.

It creates a whip and hits the monster, destroying it.

Barthandus: Trap card, Power Wall. This lets me send 3 cards from my deck to the graveyard and negate all your damage. [Big Eye, Waspiel Guard, Defendiel Attack] and reduce the damage I take by 100.

The whip is blocked. It curls again and hits Barthandus in the back, causing him to retch and slow down

Seth: Too bad. When Majestic Magenta battles a monster and destroys it, 600 points of damage is dealt to the opponent [Barthandus LP = 3400]

Barthandus: Little son of a….

Seth: I set a card and end my turn.

Barthandus: Back to me [SPC: Barthandus = 3 Seth = 3]. I summon a monster in face down defense mode. I also set a card and end my turn.

Seth: A set card. If that's a Core, I'll walk right into his Trap. Of course, it also could be a Flip Effect monster. Hm….what to do…..I draw [SPC: Seth = 4 Barthandus = 4]. I summon Color Warrior- Surging Blue [ATK 1400/DEF 300 LV 3]. When this card attacks a monster in defense mode, he instantly destroys it and all my opponent's defense mode monsters. Let's battle! Attack his set monster! Tidal Wave.

Barthandus: Trap card, Transmutation. By sending the top cards of my deck to the graveyard equal to the level of a monster out, I can negate that monster's attack. I send three cards to the graveyard [Wisel Carrier, unknown card, Grannel Top]

The water is blocked

Seth: In that case, Magenta attacks!

It cracks its whip and slices apart the set monster. The light hits Barthandus and he slows down [Barthandus LP = 2800].

Seth: I have no problem finishing you this way. Effect Damage can win the fight, so I'll stick with that.

Barthandus: When Mystic Tomato is destroyed, get my choice of DARK Attribute monsters to summon to the field. I summon Devil Core [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].

Seth: A Core! I knew it was only a matter of time. Turn end.

Armen: Poor king. You think it's a plain Machine Emperor. But you have no idea. You will lose this duel, little king. At the hands of Project Mu.

Barthandus: My turn [SPC: Seth = 5 Barthandus = 5]. I summon a monster in face down defense mode. Next I change Devil Core to defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1] Next I set two cards and end my turn.

Seth: All you're doing is setting cards. No wonder you're 64.

Barthandus: ….Excuse me.

Seth: I'm not insulting you or anything. A defense deck can work. But you need some offensive cards. At least one. Now, you're not even doing anything. It's hard to get fired up when….

Barthandus: Shut up! Shut up you little bas tard! I'm going to make you pay for that!

Seth: ….Fine, play it that way. I draw [SPC: Barthandus = 6 Seth = 6]. I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards from my deck and discard 1. Now Trap card, Powerful Rebirth. This lets me revive a monster with an increased level, attack, and defense points. I revive Color Warrior- Bloody Crimson [ATK 600-700/DEF 0-100 LV 2-3]. Next I summon Color Warrior- Tearing Teal [ATK 1200/DEF 500 LV 3]. Level 3 Color Warrior- Tearing Teal turns to level 3 Color Warrior- Bloody Crimson.

Teal becomes 3 rings that Crimson flies through, becoming 3 stars [3 + 3 = 6]

Seth: Color and light blends to become an aurora that shines with true power. Synchro Summon, Color Warrior- Shadowy Black [ATK 2500/DEF 1000 LV 6]. Now for the effect of Neo Speed World. I pay 6 Speed Counters and raise the attack points of my monster by 600 [ATK 3100/DEF 1000 LV 6]. [SPC: Seth = 0 Barthandus = 6] Now, since all your monsters are in defense mode, I can attack you directly.

Barthandus: Trap card, Attack Guidance Armor. This lets me redirect your attack towards my set monster.

Seth: That's fine. When Teal is used as Synchro material, the Synchro monster can deal Piercing damage.

The shadow appears under the monster as it flips up (Giant Rat) [ATK 1400/DEF 1450 LV 4]. It sequels in terror as the fingers come up and crush the monster. The explosion knocks Barthandus back as he spins out [Barthandus LP = 1150].

Barthandus: When Giant Rat is destroyed, I get to summon another [ATK 1400/DEF 1450 LV 4].

Seth: Looks like I win then. Color Warrior- Majestic Magenta attacks. Majestic Lash.

Barthandus: Trap card, Mode Change. This puts my monster in defense mode [ATK 1400/DEF 1450 LV 4].

Seth: That may be, but you can't avoid the damage.

The whip destroys the monster. Majestic pulls it back and lashes again, hitting Barthandus across the back. He screams [Barthandus LP = 550] and slows down even more.

Announcer: It doesn't look like Barthandus is doing well! Seth looks like he'll win.

Grayson: Don't tell me he'll lose before even bringing it out!

Armen: Patience. This is going as planned.

Barthandus: ….Since Giant Rat was destroyed, I get to summon another monster. I choose Defend Core [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].

Seth: Defend Core? Sorry, only one Core is truly useful. You may have just messed things up for yourself. I end my turn.

Dex: At this rate, he'll win in no time!

Alicia: What a moron! Doesn't he know he can't use two Cores?

Tamika: ….Surely if he worked for Armen, he would know that. To summon a Machine Emperor, a Core needs to be destroyed and takes all your monsters with you. But with two, one would cancel the other out. For what reason?

Axel: Maybe….he's not trying to summon a Machine Emperor.

Dex: Then why even summon a Core?

Axel: ….Don't know.

Barthandus: I draw [SPC: Seth = 1 Barthandus = 7]. It's that thing…..

Seth: What did he draw?

Barthandus: Well….I hate using someone else's card, but if it helps me win, then who cares?!

A powerful aura begins to radiate from him. The aura presses Seth and he slows down behind Barthandus and gasps.

Seth: What's this….intense pressure?!

Barthandus: This card can only be Special Summoned by releasing two Cores on the field.

Seth: Two Cores?! What is he talking about?!

Leon: What the?!

Both Cores fly into the air. A cord suddenly shoots out from one and attaches to the other. A powerful aura begins to radiate as the road is torn up. Both Cores begin to change in a bright light. Seth covers his eyes and looks and he gasps. The crowd then begins to scream in aura as a set of connected fetuses now floats above the arena. Two glowing infinity symbols appear, one on each of their chests.

Barthandus: Divine Twin Machine Emperor- Geminiel! [ATK ?/DEF ? LV 9].

Seth: A….Divine Machine Emperor?

Armen: Amazing….

Greg: Hmph. Ain't too shabby I guess.

Sigma simply yawns as Yusuke's eyes are wide.

Yusuke: What is that monstrosity!?

Seth begins to sweat as Barthandus laughs.

Barthandus: Get ready, king! You're about to see first hand what hell is like! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Ending

Narrator: Fear is what can cause doubt in your mind. Doubt leads to defeat, no matter how well you are doing. To claim victory, one must erase all fear, even in the presence of pure evil. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 92: A Divine Machine Emperor.

Card of the Day: Agent of Seven

Episode 237: The Place of the Final Battle

All over the world, people are reacting to Chaos King appearing on their screens. In Nigeria, Kiwa is gasping in terror. In America, people are shocked in the streets looking up at the big screen. In a mountain village, Raika is hidden in the crowd and watches this with a look of horror. In Froesta Town, Sasuke and Serena are huddled watching this as X clenches his fists. In the castle, Mobius and Zaborg are standing there while Granmarg, Willas, and Raiza are taking the chaos while watching this. Sir Delg is in his cell and turns pale.

Chaos King: I understand this may come as a shock. But don't bother being shocked. This is not a threat. This is simply a statement. It will happen. There is nothing you can do to stop it. However, I'm not a monster. I will give you 48 hours. Do all the things you want to do. Spend time with your family. Go out and get drunk. Kill someone if you want. It won't matter. Soon, all you puny humans will die.

He chuckles with then turns into hysterical laughter. The signal then cuts off.

Sir Raiza: His highness sure can babble.

Sir Granmarg: We should return. After all, we have plans to finish.

Sir Willas: Indeed. Time to fit the last piece of the puzzle into place.

They vanish with the Chaos. The Seven Stars still stands shocked.

Opening

At Sector Seven the next day, Cain is speaking with the other heads.

Ivan: This is anarchy. Complete and total anarchy.

Spanish leader: People are starting riots. They truly buy into what this Chaos King man is saying.

Cain: I regret to say Chaos King isn't just some loony. He might very well have been telling the truth.

German leader: So what do we do? If this guy's going to destroy the world, how do we stop in? Send in the tanks, guns a blazing?

Kiwa: That would be a good option. But we don't know where they are setting up base. It'd be like trying to hit a dartboard in the dark.

Canadian leader: So what, we're just supposed to let this guy kill everyone? Even if he is a lunatic, that's a bold statement.

Cain: Please, let's all calm down….

Madagascar leader: Oh, that's funny! When the time comes, you rarely send your men into battle!

Canadian leader: That's because I don't see the point in violence like you barbarians!

Pretty soon, almost everyone is arguing. Cain clearly gets more and more annoyed before he slams his desk.

Cain: I know someone!

Everyone: Huh?

Kiwa: Cain?

Cain: I think….I might know someone who can lead us to where the Knights live.

French leader: You do? Then why did you not say so?!

Greek leader: In that case, we need to send in the troops.

Cain: No.

Ivan: NO?! Have you lost it?!

Cain: I'm not saying don't fight. Just….leave it to me. And my men. We're going to go in and stop Chaos King. The rest of you need to form a perimeter. If Chaos King tries anything, stop him. If we aren't back an hour before the deadline…move in.

Kiwa: Cain….

Austrian leader: Now that sounds like a plan. Alright McKnight, we're counting on you. But one second after the deadline and we move in.

Cain: Thank you. I promise, for the honor of Sector Seven, I will not fail!

He bows and leaves the room. The other leaders sign off.

Ivan: You're a lot like him….like Michael. If he were still alive…he'd be proud.

Cain passes everyone else waiting.

Tyson: Well?

Takimaru: Well what? This guy's obviously insane. He can't destroy the whole world right?

Effigy: Tough to say.

They suddenly appear.

Enzan: GAH! Where did you come from?!

Nihility: Window.

Enzan: But….we're on the top floor….

Effigy: Sector Seven sees it as a threat. That's good enough.

Raythe: Besides, this guy led Andromeda. That means we can't take this Chaos King lightly.

Cain: Come on. We need to interrogate someone.

Alice: Wait, you mean Delg?

Luna: What makes you sure he'll talk now?

Cain: Doesn't matter if he'll talk. If need be, I'll make him.

Luna: What? Make him?! But…

Cain: Look, we don't have a choice Luna! If we don't go for this, this guy will kill everyone!

Yuji: There's no need to shout. The enemy is not among us.

Cain snarls and turns, heading down the stairs to the cells. Hunter G is there watching the frozen Mushiro as Hanson and Jack bring out Delg.

Cain: We've got some questions for you. Your boss wants to kill us all. So, how about telling us where he is? We don't want to get serious.

Sir Delg: …Britain

Cain: Huh?

Sir Delg: It's in Britain. At London.

Cain: London? They're in London?

Sir Delg: Yes….

Enzan: Hold up, why are you telling us this?!

Takimaru: This better not be some kind of trap!

He suddenly stops when he sees Delg sniffling and tears falling.

Sir Delg: I didn't know….what was he planning. He promised us…a new world. Not to destroy it. I'm sorry…

Takimaru: Oh…well….way to make me feel like crap….

Yuji: London….are you sure?

Sir Delg: Positive.

Tyson: Well, are we going?

Effigy: Maybe that's not a good idea. We can't just go rushing in.

Nihility: We need to form a plan, take them by surprise.

Alice; But we don't have that much time! At this point, there's only 36 hours left!

Raythe: I hate to say it, but I agree with Nihility. Jumping in would be like rushing into a tank full of sharks. We need some kind of plan.

Cain: Overnight, we'll work on it. We need to get some supplies stocked and decide our route. In the meantime, you guys do what you need to do. After all, if we lose….

Effigy: Besides, final exams are tomorrow. Don't want you little kiddes to fail now and have no future.

Enzan: What?! We can't worry about finals right now! After all…

Yuji: He's right. We should do finals.

Takimaru: But why?! If we're going to lose then….

Yuji: It's to make sure. By taking the tests, we create a future. It means that we have a goal. It means….we can't lose! So when we get back, we have futures waiting!

Everyone is silent for a minute, but then nod in agreement.

Tyson and Alice: Okay.

Luna: Sounds like a plan.

Takimaru: Whatever.

Cain: It's settled. You go home. Get done what you need to get done. In the meantime, Hanson and Jack, I want you to start getting evacuation plans underway. Try to get the people to the underground bunkers tomorrow.

Jack: Roger.

Hanson: Understood.

Cain: And as for you Delg….we need your help. But at the first sign of treason…

Sir Delg: I won't. Promise.

Hunter G: You can trust him.

Cain: …Well, alright then. Everyone, get moving!

They all leave the room. Cain and Delg walk off as Delg slows before Hunter G.

Sir Delg: Why? Why did you defend me?

Hunter G: You've got friends trapped too. I….understand what you're going through.

Sir Delg: …Thank you. I promise….I'll make Mobius reverse this.

He walks off as Hunter G looks down. She looks at the frozen Mushiro with a sad look. Everyone is leaving the building.

Takimaru: Come on you two, I'll give you a ride home.

Alice and Tyson: Coming.

Effigy: Come on; let's get your training over quick. I need to help Cain.

Enzan: Yeah….

As Yuji walks to his bike, Luna stops.

Luna: Yuji….

Yuji: What?

Luna: We'll win right?

Yuji: Of course.

He turns, but Luna grabs his hand. Yuji turns in shock.

Luna: That isn't good enough! I…I NEED to know! Just say it…..to my face….that everything will be alright. That the city and our futures will be here.

She begins to cry and turns

Luna: Damn it….I'm almost an adult. And here I am bawling like a baby. I'm so useless…

Yuji takes her hand. She turns and turns red.

Yuji: I'll make sure that happens. No matter what, Chaos King will not get away with this. Even if I need to go to hell and back, he won't succeed. Everything will be waiting here for us when we get back.

Luna: Yuji….

They lean close when Raythe walks up.

Raythe: We should be getting home. We need all the time to prepare that we can get.

Luna: Oh…..right! Right! See you guys tomorrow.

She hurries off quickly. Yuji heads to his bike as well. Everyone goes in separate directions. At a castle, Chaos King is seated as the five reaming Knights are seated.

Chaos King: How sad it is. To see our table so empty.

Sir Raiza: ….With all due respect your highness; don't make it sound like they're on vacation.

Chaos King: Indeed. They were defeated, plain and simple. But you, the last five, must regain our honor. Destroy the Seven Stars.

Sir Willas: Don't worry. We'll be ready for the promised day tomorrow

Sir Zaborg: I don't see why. If they're such threats, why not go there and defeat them ourselves?

Sir Granmarg: The time is not right. We Knights must defend our castle when they come. The King's plan depends on that.

Sir Zaborg: Yes, well, no offense my king, but that plan does not seem very smart and…

Mobius suddenly stands behind him with a sword to his throat.

Sir Mobius: Go on. Say it and your throat is gone.

Sir Zaborg doesn't even gulp. Chaos King simply waves his hand. Suddenly, Mobius looks pained and seems to be crushed by an invisible weight.

Chaos King: Now, now. There's no need to fight amongst yourselves. Knock it off.

Sir Mobius: Y-Yes my king!

Sir Granmarg: Such power….

The king continues to sit there, not even reacting to what he did. Elsewhere, Enzan is sitting before a fire.

Effigy: And deep breathing. Enzan, are you listening?

Enzan: Huh?! Yeah, sure.

Effigy: Okay, this is the third time you've zoned out. What's up?

Enzan: Nothing's wrong. Nothing at all!

Effigy: Dude, someone blind and deaf could see something's up. Come on, spill.

Enzan: I said it's nothing alright? Just drop it.

Effigy: You want to go with them, don't you?

Enzan: Huh?

Effigy: I understand. They're your friends after all. You can't leave them behind. But your Hot Heart….what about it?

Enzan: I want to control it, yeah. But…my friends need me. That's all I'm worried about right now. My future….and my power…maybe if I go, I'll figure it out. That's why….

Effigy: Alright, alright. Say no more. You can go. But I'm tagging along. No way am I missing this.

Shaman: As am I.

He is suddenly there and Enzan falls back.

Enzan: What is it with you people and appearing out of nowhere!?

Effigy: Hey old guy.

Shaman: I told you not to call me that.

Enzan: Who asked you?! You need to learn to butt out!

Shaman: And what if your Hot Heart goes out of control like last time? Hm? Will you be able to accept that?

Enzan: I….

Shaman: You must know you will most likely end up fighting. That's why I'm going. Your fight is your problem. But your power is mine. I'm keeping you in check.

He walks off. Enzan clenches his fist. Effigy opens his mouth to say something and shuts it. Nihility walks up.

Nihility: He's a fool.

Effigy: Yeah. But…he reminds me of when I was young. He'll go far. His heart is in the right place at least.

Nihility: True. But if his power is out of his control, he is more of a threat than an aid.

Effigy folds his arms and doesn't answer. At Raythe's house, his uncle is washing dishes as Raythe sits there.

Shigeru: Your mind's made up.

Raythe: Yeah. I'm going to fight against this Chaos King man. There's no way I'm letting him destroy the world. So please don't protest and….

Shigeru: I won't protest. You've done a lot of good. I know you can keep doing well. But promise me….promise me you'll come home. When all this is over.

Raythe: That's all?

Shigeru: I just met you again! And….I don't want to see you go away….not like that…

Raythe: Uncle….you take me too lightly. I'm not going to lose to a bunch of dorks in armor!

At Alice and Tyson's house, they are studying.

Alice: Finals are tomorrow. Have you made sure you studied enough?

Tyson: I was already prepared. Still, even I wasn't expecting the school to move them up. It must be because of Chaos King….

Alice: Don't worry. We're going to put a stop to him.

Tyson: I know….it's just…..after this our paths will divide. And then we'll never see each other again.

Alice: Hey, come on. Don't say something like that. It's like what Yuji always said. Even if we're far apart, we will never let our union end.

Tyson: True. Guess….it's just nerves. Just….nerves….

He begins to shiver and sob. Alice smiles and hugs him, but she herself begins to shudder and sob. Elsewhere, Luna is packing a suitcase.

Luna: Alright, that's everything.

Takimaru knocks and walks in.

Takimaru: You're getting ready awfully early.

Luna: I know. It's because when we get back, I'll have a job interview in America. I need to be ready ahead of time

Takimaru: Assuming we can win of course.

Luna: What?! Of course we can win! Don't be so negative!

Takimaru: I'm just saying is all. There is a chance we might not after all. I've…..been thinking. If there is a chance we might lose….I should tell Alice how I feel.

Luna: Tell her? What?

Takimaru: You know….I….

Luna: ….No, don't do it now. She really believes we can win. If you tell her that, she'll start to lose hope. So wait. And tell her afterwards…..when we win.

Takimaru: I guess you're right….

Luna stops putting stuff away and thinks

Luna: Yes….me too….

At Sector Seven, Cain is drawing a map with Delg. At home, Yuji is watching the sun rise.

Yuji: When this day is over, please go evacuate.

Mother: You're going.

Yuji: I have to. This maniac is threatening our home.

Mother: I see. Then….do your best.

Yuji turns and nods. Later, they are at school.

Teacher: Please, take your time on these. Normally these would be spread out, but because of….you know, you only have a day. As soon as you finish one, please start another. Turn then all in at the end of the day.

All the students begin working. The day passes as everyone keeps writing. Some students look determined while others look nervous. The sun shifts positions in the sky as Cain finishes and stands up, walking off. At the end of the day, all tests are passed in.

Teacher: And that's it. Thank you all for coming in. I know it was short notice, but you did great. And….whatever happens, you all were great students. I look forward to seeing what you do with yourselves.

Yuji, Enzan, Luna, Tyson, and Takimaru stand up. They leave the building as Effigy, Nihility, Shaman, Hunter G, Delg, Hanson, Raythe, and Alice stand there.

Raythe: About time. You guys ready?

Yuji turns to his friends. They all nod. Yuji nods.

Alice: The helicopter should be here soon.

Tyson: What are you all doing here?

Hanson: Not for a cookout.

Hunter G: We're going too. We're ending this once and for all.

Yuji: Everyone, are you sure?

Effigy: Too late to go back now, am I right?

Nihility: These fools were so persistent.

Shaman: Consider us backup.

Enzan: Unneeded, but whatever.

Takimaru: Hey, help is help.

Luna: Thank you, everyone. We really appreciate it.

A strong wind blows as a helicopter begins to descend.

Cain: All aboard!

Raythe: It's funny….

Yuji: What is?

Raythe: This is just like when we went to fight the Dark Claw.

Yuji: I guess it is. You ready for this?

Raythe: You're in charge. After everything, I'd follow you to Hades and back. But just so you know, if you get us killed, I'll murder you.

He smirks while he says. Yuji smiles and turns to the helicopter.

Yuji: Let's go

Ending

Card of the Day: Airship Goliath

Episode 90: Synchro Summon Beyond Accel Synchro

Leon: Delta Accel Synchro!

He vanishes along with his monsters. A few seconds later, Leon appears. He grins as the ground rumbles and lightning fires into the sky. Slowly, something massive begins to descend. Yusuke looks up and his eyes widen in shock.

Yusuke: What….the hell?!

Leon: Delta Accel Synchro! Show yourself, Airship Goliath [ATK 4500/DEF 3500 LV 12].

Hyper Speed Dragon looks up in shock as even it is an ant compared to the massive monster. It roars as everyone in the stadium covers their ears.

Announcer: What amazing power!

Leon: Now for the effect of Attack Gainer! When it is used as Synchro material, normally, a monster would lose 1000 attack points. However, Hyper Speed Dragon is immune to the effects of monsters with lower levels. Of course, that suits me just fine. Get ready for this, Yusuke! Airship Goliath attacks Hyper Speed Dragon! Great Air Assault!

Goliath fires a barrage of missiles. Dragon flies off and tries to avoid them, but all the missiles hit it, setting it on fire. It crashes into the road and blows up as Yusuke watches horrified [Yusuke LP = 2900]

Leon: And now his effect! When Airship Goliath destroys a monster, he multiples that monster's level by 200 and deals that to you as damage. Go, Great Hammer!

Yusuke: Hyper Speed Dragon's effect! By removing him from play, all damage I take is halved!

Goliath swings with its hand, blowing a massive wind. Everyone covers up as Yusuke is hurled back across the road and hits it, spinning out before getting back on track [Yusuke LP = 1700]

Leon: Heh. Nice job. But against Airship Goliath….it won't last. I end my turn.

Opening

Both duelists continue around the track [Leon LP = 1400][Yusuke LP = 1700][SPC: Yusuke = 7 Leon = 7]. Yusuke has nothing on his field while Leon only has Airship Goliath [ATK 4500/DEF 3500 LV 12].

Dex: Delta Accel Synchro…..wow….

Alicia: Don't say that! Yusuke's going to beat that thing!

Dex: I-I didn't say! I was just saying….that's some monster he has out.

Tamika: Even I can't deny that. How did he even get a hold of something like that?

Axel: I think I know….

He holds the Fate Crystal in his hands. At the castle on Mount Olympus, the Council of Elders, Prometheus filling Mars's spot, is watching this.

Mercury: So he actually sprung his Delta Accel Synchro monster.

Venus: He only just perfected that recently. He's just showing off if you ask me

Vulcan: Be that as it may, this is good.

Jupiter: Indeed. For Yusuke to learn and grow, he must defeat this monster. If not, he is not one of the chosen heroes.

Apollo: Man, I don't envy him though. Going up against something like that? It's a scary though.

Diana: Hm. It doesn't look that strong.

Juno: True, but without his Accel Synchro, I doubt he even stands a semblance of a chance. He might as well give up.

Prometheus: Yusuke….you're stronger than this. I know you can win.

Yusuke: Here we go, I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Leon = 8]. I wasn't expecting something like that. Damn. That thing deals damage no matter what I summon. If that thing hits me directly, I'll lose instantly. Not to mention I can't even play strong monsters due to the effect of that monster. How did he even get a hold of something like that? I thought Accel Synchro was the max!

He slams his monitor.

Yusuke: Am I….not as strong as I think I am?

Leon: Yusuke, come on! I know things look bad, but don't back down! You need to keep fighting. No matter what happens, keep fighting!

Yusuke: I set a monster and end my turn.

Leon: Pfft. That's all man? You disappoint me. Here we go, draw [SPC: Leon = 9 Yusuke = 9]. I need to go all out. He'll probably lose. It looks like….he wasn't the hero after all. I summon Mad Archfiend [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]. Let's battle! Airship Goliath attacks your set monster! Great Air Assault!

It fires a few missiles that blow up the set monster.

Leon: And now for his effect! You take 200 points of damage for each of its levels [2].

Yusuke is blown by a strong wind as Airship flies over him. He is flung into a guardrail and spits blood as he gets back on track [Yusuke LP = 1300].

Yusuke: When….Building Block is destroyed, I get to Special summon two more from my deck [ATK 600/DEF 800 LV 2 each].

Leon: Well, no direct attack then. But don't forget, I can deal Piercing damage using Mad Archfiend! Go on take out that Building Block! Use Bone Splash!

It spits out bone splinters that tear apart Block. Yusuke is peppered with them and he screams in pain [Yusuke LP = 100]

Tony: Only 100 life points left?!

Neo: Yusuke!

Marie is lying on a bed and she groans.

Marie: Yusuke….

Leon: Sorry for being rough. But I can't go easy on you. I need to give it my all. Otherwise, I'll get in trouble. Look….we have to do this. If you want to give up, just say the word.

Yusuke: Who….said…

Leon slows down.

Leon: Speak up. Can't hear you in the balcony.

Yusuke: I said….who said….I'm giving up?!

Leon: Hoo boy, there's that fire in your eyes. I remember that the first time we dueled. In this case….it might spice things up a little. I set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Here we go! [SPC: Yusuke = 10 Leon = 10]. Your monster is strong, sure, but that won't stop me. After all, if I gave up every single time I saw a big monster, I'd never duel.

Leon: Hey, that's the spirit kiddo! Come on, keep it up!

Yusuke: I summon Sharp Edger [ATK 1600/DEF 100 LV 4]. This guy deals Piercing damage. Now attack Mad Archfiend!

Dex: Yes! When Mad Archfiend is attacked, it goes into defense mode [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4].

Alicia: If this hits, Leon takes 1600 points of damage and loses!

Sigma: Aw, no fair! I wanted to see the big guy in action!

Greg: Oo boy. I can't wait for Grannel to absorb that big boy. It gives me shivers down my spine just thinking about it!

Leon: Sorry. Trap cad, Half or Nothing. Now you have a choice. Either halve the attack points of all your monsters or just skip your Battle Phase entirely.

Yusuke: No! That means I can't win! Gr….whatever, damage is damage! I'll pick half [ATK 800/DEF 0 LV 4].

Edger dashes through Archfiend, chopping it in two as it does so. Leon grins and mocks dusting himself off [Leon LP = 600]

Announcer: What a stroke of bad luck! Right when victory was in his grasp, it was pulled away like a fish on a string! Just how is Yusuke supposed to win now?!

Yusuke: No…there's nothing I can do. I….end my turn. [ATK 1600/DEF 0 LV 4]

Leon: My turn [SPC: Leon = 11 Yusuke = 11]

Dex: If he attacks, Yusuke will lose!

Alicia: If he can hold on until next turn, he can pay 12 Speed Counters and use the effect of Neo Speed World.

Axel: He'll need to survive next turn first. And the way things are looking, it doesn't seem likely.

Seth: Come on my rival….don't lose here.

Leon: I summon Giving Nurse [ATK 500/DEF 100 LV 2]. When this card is summoned, we each draw a card. Now, no more wasting time. Airship Goliath attacks your Sharp Edger! Go, Great Air Assault!

It fires several missiles into the air at the monster. Suddenly, a gate appears and closes, blocking the attack.

Yusuke: I send Battle Gate from my hand to my graveyard to end the Battle Phase.

Leon: Ah, I get it. Shouldn't have let you drawn. Oh well, live and learn, right? I end my turn.

Yusuke: Now I'm suspicious. Here we go [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Leon = 12]. Yes, I pay 12 Speed Counters! [SPC: Yusuke = 0 Leon = 12] Now say goodbye to all your monsters!

Alicia: That means his Delta Accel Synchro monster will be destroyed.

Leon: Heh.

A strong wind blows away Nurse and it is destroyed. As the wind aims at Goliath, it simply backhands the wind away and still stands. Yusuke's eyes widen.

Leon: Give me some credit kid. I wasn't going to summon it knowing it would get destroyed. Airship Goliath can't be destroyed by Spell or Trap cards.

Yusuke: No way…

Leon: I let you draw hoping you might get something good. Guess not.

Yusuke: I….set a card. Sharp Edger goes to defense mode [ATK 1600/DEF 0 LV 4]

Leon: Looks like it's my turn [SPC: Leon = 12 Yusuke = 1]. I summon Power Supplier [ATK 400/DEF 400 LV 2]. Using this, Airship Goliath gains even more power [ATK 4900/DEF 3500 LV 12].

Salia: It's even stronger now!

Leon: Go on! There's no point using Neo Speed World! Airship Goliath attacks Building Block. Go Great Air Assault! And by negating his effect, all my opponent's monsters are destroyed.

All the monsters are blown away by the strong wind.

Leon: And now you're wide open! Power Supplier attacks directly!

Yusuke: Trap card, Synchro Abyss. As two monsters were destroyed, Building Block and Sharp Edger, I can remove them both from play and Synchro Summon. I remove Block and Edger for a level 6 Synchro monster.

Block and Edger become 6 stars that line up and a light shines through them [2 + 4 = 6]

Yusuke: Sound jets into a new force of speed that then becomes power. Synchro Summon! Sound-Speed Shooter [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 6].

Leon: Hold up Power Supplier! You can't fight that! Well, looks like I've gotta end my turn. Your move kid.

Yusuke: Leon….you could have won had you just used the damage effect. Why didn't you?

Leon: My goal isn't to win. It's to show you, Yusuke. The power of Delta Accel Synchro.

Yusuke: But why now? Why not sooner?

Leon: Because the time wasn't right.

Yusuke: Time?! I have no idea what you mean! Make some freaking sense already!

Leon: Yusuke….haven't you wondered, even for one second, why I dueled you in the first place? It's because it was meant to be.

Yusuke: Meant to be?

Leon: I was in the Regal Olympians, remember? Ever since I was born, the Oracle only had one goal for me….

He remembers. A younger version of Leon speaks the Oracle.

Oracle: The day will come Leon, when a chosen hero awakens. At that time, a great darkness will also descend. Leon, when the time comes, show him the way. Show him the path that you walked down. The power of Accel Synchro.

Leon: Yes…sir…

Leon: My only point to living….to learning Accel Synchro….was so I could teach the legendary hero. At first I hated you. After all, why should I pledge my life to some "hero?" Was I not strong enough? Could I not get the job done? At first, it really bugged me. But then, I didn't mind.

The flashback ends.

Leon: And that's because of one reason. Do you know what the reason is?

Yusuke: How should I know?!

Leon: The reason is….is because I wanted someone who can meet me! Even as a kid, I was strong. A prodigy, my parents called me. It didn't matter who I fought, I always crushed them. It was like throwing a lion into a pen full of rats. Try as they might, they couldn't win. This hero though….the legend excited me. That someone could finally meet my level! And that's why I've learned Delta Accel Synchro now, after 10 long years!

In the rain, Leon's hands are bloody and he smiles up as Airship Goliath appears and the card is in his hand.

Leon: It was so I could be beaten!

Yusuke: Well….if you want to be beaten…I'd be more than happy to oblige! But how….your monster is stronger.

Leon: Come on Yusuke. You know the answer. Against Titan, Pandora, hell, even Seth. Did you need to evolve? Or did you go…sideways?

Yusuke: Sideways….that's it! I get it now! Alright, you asked for this though! I draw [SPC: Leon = 12 Yusuke = 2]. As I drew Speed Spell- Turn Back Time while it is the only card in my hand, I return it to the deck and draw 2 cards. Now I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards and discard one. Now I summon Tuner Lord [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. When this card is summoned, one Tuner monster revives. I bring back Tune Mechanic [ATK 700/DEF 500 LV 2]. Level 2 Tune Mechanic tune to level 4 Tuner Lord.

Mechanic becomes 2 rings that Lord flies through, becoming 4 stars [2 + 4 = 6]

Yusuke: Winds speed past faster than noise and slash the opponent to pieces with fast and graceful strokes. Synchro Summon, Sound- Speed Slicer [ATK 2400/DEF 1900 LV 6]

Leon: The one that can attack directly….

Yusuke: Now for his effect! Since I use Tune Mechanic as Synchro material, he gains 100 attack points for each material monster [ATK 2600/DEF 1900 LV 6]. Now his effect! By halving his attack points [ATK 1300/DEF 1900 LV 6]. He can wage a direct attack. I attack you directly Leon! Go, Sickle Sonicboom!

Leon: Don't think so! I use the effect of Airship Goliath! By subtracting 500 attack points [ATK 4400/DEF 3500 LV 12], I can negate the effect of a monster and make it battle Goliath. [ATK 2600/DEF 1900 LV 6]. Come get me Slicer!

Yusuke: Hey….I have no complaints to that.

Leon: ….Um, come again?

Yusuke: I discard Gemini Connector! When I have two monsters of the same level out, I can combine their attack points for one monster. Sound- Speed Shooter and Sound Speed Slicer are both level 6 monsters. This means their powers are added [ATK 5000/DEF 1900 LV 6].

Leon: No way! He….went sideways.

Yusuke: This is an Accel Synchro. But between monsters and their power, not to summon something new! Go, Noise Sonic Impact!

Shooter fires rapidly as the bullets form a shell around Slicer. Goliath reaches for it as Slicer sends out a sonicboom surrounded by bullets, chopping through its arm and cutting through its head. Everyone watches in awe as Goliath tips over and falls backwards, blowing up. Leon looks up as the explosion engulfs him.

Leon: So in the end….I'm really nothing but a messenger. Agh….. [Leon LP = 0]

Supplier and the holograms vanish as Yusuke comes to a stop. He pants in exhaustion as everyone sits in shock before clapping.

Alicia: He won….he actually won!

Dex: And he didn't even need Accel Synchro!

Armen: Amazing….his power is even greater than I thought!

Grayson: This'll be interesting.

Sigma: Meh heh. One step closer.

Yusuke walks over to Leon.

Yusuke: How you feeling?

Leon: Well, my pride aches like hell, but other than that, I'm fine.

Yusuke: Leon…thank you. For showing me Delta Accel Synchro. Now I know I can get stronger. And some day, I'll master that too.

Leon: When that happens, duel me again. Of course, by that point, you'll be too good!

Yusuke: 10 years right?

Leon: ….Yusuke…I showed you that so you could learn it sooner.

Yusuke: Sooner? Why?

Leon: The Machine Emperors are bad. But something worse is coming. I'm not worried though. I know you can handle it. Anyway, enjoy the title of #9! It's yours now!

He takes off. Yusuke watches him go.

Yusuke: Something….worse?

He fingers his Fate Crystal. Seth suddenly jumps and turns to the roof of the stadium as the mysterious shadow standing there. Seth blinks and he's gone.

Salia: What's wrong?

Seth: Don't know…..

Armen and Grayson stare down at the arena. The Fates watch this in the void.

Third Fate: That was underwhelming.

First Fate: I rather enjoyed it.

Second Fate: Either way, his power has been seen. I know it now. He is worthy...of Delta Accel Synchro.

Ending

Narrator: Fury is the worst emotion. It blinds us all to the truth in front of us and forces us to do things we do not want to do. When faced with such anger, all you can do is try to face it down. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 91: Number 64's Anger Explodes.

Card of the Day: Level Eater

Episode 89: Accel Synchro vs Accel Synchro!

In a void of light, the three Fates are watching this unfold.

First Fate: Destiny is drawing near. And only one hero has been discovered.

Third Fate: At this rate, the true evil will win this war. The other two heroes must awaken right away.

Second Fate: All we can do is wait to bless the chosen ones with Accel Synchro. Accel Synchro is the only force that can defeat the coming evil.

Third Fate: Hmph. And what makes you so sure the chosen ones will even be able to control the great power?

Second Fate: The messenger will do that. He will show us who has the power to make it happen.

In the stadium, Leon still sits on his bike looking up at the stands.

Opening

Leon leaves the stage as girls swarm him. He is clearly annoyed, but puts on a smile and begins to sign autographs.

Announcer: And with another sizzling win, our tournament goes on! And with only one match left in this round, we might as well get things started! Greg will battle against Edgar!

Greg: #26 eh? He might be good for a laugh.

Edgar: So, I'm fighting that barbarian. So be it!

Axel: That guy's dueling huh? Gr….

Yusuke: ….Hey guys, save my seat for a second.

Alicia: Huh?! You're seriously leaving again?!

Yusuke: Bathroom break. It won't be long, I swear.

Tamika: As long as you're up, get me a popcorn.

Yusuke: Will do.

He heads off as the duel starts. Leon is leaning against the wall when Yusuke goes to meet him.

Leon: Sorry. I'm not signing anymore autographs.

Yusuke: You know what I'm here for.

Leon: Um, considering you just sorta walked up to me for no reason, then no. I have no idea what this was about.

Yusuke: When you were dueling against Vogue. You had three monsters, one of them a Synchro-Tuner. At the last minute, it seemed like you changed your strategy around.

Leon: I have no idea what you mean. My plan all along was to get out Tri Master. Good thing that guy didn't have counters for it, right?

Yusuke: Do you think I'm that stupid? What was your real reason for doing that?

Leon: You're making me feel like a criminal. I dueled with my prethought-up strategy. There was nothing special about it.

Yusuke: Accel Synchro, isn't it? What you were doing to do….it has something to do with Accel Synchro, doesn't it?

Leon: If you want the answer to that….you'll have to duel me.

Yusuke: What?! Why?!

Leon: Yusuke, something's going on here. Something that you can't even begin to comprehend. I need to see if you're ready.

Yusuke: How can you say that?! I fought against my mother! I sealed away Pandora's Box!

Leon: Yusuke, listen! That threat we faced, and even the one we're fighting now? Compared to what's coming, they're NOTHING. You can't even begin to comprehend what's coming.

A scream comes from the stadium as Yusuke watches with wide eyes. In the arena, Grannel blasts through an Ignition Beast Volcannon. His opponent comes to a stop as Greg holds up his hand.

Greg: Losers! You're all losers! Try to at least make this entertaining! There's no fun stomping on little tiny bugs!

Leon: Forget it. Just remember what I said.

He walks off.

Announcer: And with that, round 2 comes to a close! According to our sponsors, round 3 is going to start right away?

Tony: What? But that's not fair!

Seth: Hm. Now he's not even giving us the chance to rest.

Sigma: Hey, fine by me! I want to duel as much as possible..

Grayson: You want to see the fruits of your research that badly? I believe there's a word for that. What is it? Oh yes. Pride.

Armen: Ha. You're one to talk. I'm sit down and shut up now. Next duel will be quite a treat.

Announcer: Now, spin the wheel! Let's see who's dueling who! And our first duelist….is Yusuke Iruiza!

Yusuke: Of course: Why am I not surprised?

Announcer: And his opponent….Leon!

Dex: Huh?! Leon!?

Leon: Some god must be angry at me. Heh. But I guess it'll be interesting.

Grayson: Oh ho. You truly are a little prick Armen.

Sigma: Might be entertaining.

Neo: Yusuke….

Yusuke heads down to the arena.

Yusuke: Well, looks like I'm getting my wish. Time to see what he was trying to hide. I'll force it out of him no matter what. And I'll show him…just how strong I've become.

Leon is holding a card.

Leon: If it comes to this….I'll use it. It's the only way….to ensure our victory. Heh. It's not like me to be so serious. I'm going to win….no matter what.

He races out of the garage. After a short time, Yusuke races out as well.

Leon: Well, this is quite surprising. It's like back during my practice duel. Me, teaching you Accel Synchro.

Yusuke: Yeah. Only this time, I'm going to win.

Leon: Ha ha ha! Sure thing kiddo! Let's see about that!

Announcer: And now, let's get things kicking! Neo Speed World, set on!

D- Wheels: Duel mode, auto-pilot standby. Deciding duel road. Low road. Countdown, initiated. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

Both: Riding Duel, Acceleration! [Leon LP = 4000][Yusuke LP = 4000].

Leon: Tell you what Yusuke. In honor of our last duel when I went first, you can go first.

Yusuke: I don't need your charity. But thanks I guess. I draw! I summon Electric Fence in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 1800 LV 4]. Next I set two cards and end my turn.

Leon: Looks like it's my turn. Draw [SPC: Leon = 1 Yusuke = 1]. I summon Max Warrior [ATK 1800/DEF 800 LV 4]. When this card attacks another monster, he gains 400 attack points. Now then, let's go right ahead and attack Electric Fence! Swift Thrash!

Yusuke: Trap card, Castle Walls. This raises the defense points of one monster on the field by 500. I choose Electric Fence [ATK 1000/DEF 2300 LV 4]

Max Warrior plows into it [ATK 2200/DEF 800 LV 4]. However, it is pushed away and hits the ground hard. Leon hisses a little [Leon LP = 3900]

Leon: Not bad. But you'll need to 39 more amounts of that damage. As I could not destroy a monster, Sword Master can be Special Summoned [ATK 1200/DEF 0 LV 3]. That's not all! As I Normal summoned a monster this turn, I can Special Summon this card from my hand. Come on out, Turbo Booster [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]

Axel: Three monsters already.

Leon: I tune my level 4 Max Warrior, level 3 Sword Master, and level 1 Turbo Booster.

Master becomes 3 rings that Warrior and Booster fly through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 1 + 4 = 8]

Leon: Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Berserker Crusher [ATK 2900/DEF 800 LV 8]. Then I place one card face down and end my turn. At this time, the effect of Castle Walls no longer applies [ATK 1000/DEF 1800 LV 4]

Yusuke: I didn't expect him to Synchro Summon so quickly. If he gets out Artillery Warrior, I'm finished. So I need to one-up him before he can do that. Alright, let's take a chance! I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 2 Leon = 2]. I summon Sonic Cycle [ATK 1400/DEF 1400 LV 4]. I tune the level 4 Sonic Cycle and level 4 Electric Fence.

Cycle becomes 4 rings that Fence flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Yusuke: Speed reaches the highest level and becomes a power that warps space and time. Appear now, lord of speed, Warp Speed Dragon [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 8]

Announcer: And so soon as well! Ladies and gentlemen, we're in for a real treat!

Leon: Wow, bringing it out so soon? You're really not playing around, are you Yusuke?

Yusuke: In this kind of situation, I can't afford to give it less than my best.

Leon: It's good you know that. But my monster is still stronger than yours.

Yusuke: Not for much longer. Trap card, Synchro Strike. A Synchro monster on the field gains attack points equal to the number of monsters used in his Synchro Summon. I used two, so he gains 1000 attack points [ATK 3500/DEF 2000 LV 8]. Now he's strong enough to finish your monster! I attack your Berserker Crusher! Go, Warp Dimension Fire!

Leon: Sorry bout that! It won't happen on my watch. Trap card, Synchro Barrier. By releasing a Synchro monster, I negate all damage for two turns.

Crusher vanishes as a barrier appears and blocks the attack.

Yusuke: Just like his last duel….he's stalling me.

Leon: Seriously, did you think that would work? Come on, I'm not so stupid I'll fall for a turkey leg dangling from a string! After all, I didn't become the #9 duelist in the whole world by a fluke! You want to win; you've got to do a lot better than that! This time, I'm going all out! I'm not in this to teach you anything. You want to win; you have to beat me at my best!

Yusuke: At your best huh? I wouldn't want it any other way! After all, I came all this way to win! I'm not going to treat or be treated with kiddy gloves! I end my turn.

Leon: Well, guess it's my turn now. Here we go. I draw [SPC: Leon = 3 Yusuke = 3]. I set a card on the field. Then I summon Level Eater in defense mode [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1]. I end my turn.

Yusuke: Now you're just rubbing it in. Just because you can't take damage doesn't mean you should play cards like that.

Leon: Don't diss my strategy. That's totally not cool man. After all, it sure as hell is holding you back.

Tamika: What's with this guy? He isn't taking this seriously at all.

Salia: He's not acting like he's number 9….

Koga: He's acting pretty goofy.

Seth: No….he's trying to get Yusuke to lower his guard. Whatever Leon's planning….it's big.

Yusuke: It's my turn now [SPC: Leon = 4 Yusuke = 4]. I draw a card. I may not be able to deal damage, but I can still attack. I summon Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Attack Level Eater!

Crusher smashes the monster.

Yusuke: And now he goes into defense mode [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. I end my turn.

Leon: My turn [SPC: Leon = 5 Yusuke = 5]. Time for me to get serious. Trap card, Descending Lost Star. This lets me revive one Synchro monster with a decreased level. I revive Berserker Crusher [ATK 2900/DEF 0 LV 7] . And now by decreasing his level by 1 [ATK 2900/DEF 0 LV 6], I revive Level Eater [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1]. Next I summon the Tuner monster Dark Tinker [ATK 1000/DEF 1300 LV 2]. I tune the level 1 Level Eater and level 2 Dark Tinker

Tinker becomes 2 rings that Eater flies through, becoming 1 star [2 + 1 = 3]

Leon: Synchro Summon! Come forth, Synchro-Tuner, Tri Master [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3]

Yusuke: Synchro-Tuner….

Leon grins as he speeds up.

Leon: Get ready for this! I tune my level 3 Synchro-Tuner, Tri Master, and my level 6
Synchro monster, Berserker Crusher.

He goes so fast he practically moves at sound speed. Master becomes 3 rings that Leon jumps through and disappears. [3 + 6 = 9]. Leon reappears a few seconds later.

Leon: Accel Synchro, Artillery Warrior [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 9].

Leon: What a turn of events! His Accel Synchro monster appears out of nowhere! How will Yusuke fare now?!

Yusuke: I've been waiting to fight that thing again! Bring it on!

Leon: I will. Like I said, I ain't holding back! By paying 1000 attack points [ATK 2000/DEF 2000 LV 9], I can negate the effects of a monster and change it to attack mode. I choose your Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I'll strike it down! Armory Blade!

It creates a large blade and charges the monster, chopping it in two. Yusuke recoils [Yusuke LP = 3900]

Leon: I set a card. Turn end. Which means my monster is back to normal [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 9]

Tamika: That's really strange.

Axel: You noticed it too?

Dex: Noticed what?

Tamika: Leon's playing with him. Think about it. Normally, Artillery Warrior deals damage equal to the attack points of the monster it destroys. However, Leon used its other effect and paid 1000 attack points. Had he stuck with it normally and just attacked Warp Speed, he could have dealt way more damage.

Alicia: Hey, that's true. But why would he do what he did?

Seth: He wants Yusuke to summon it, doesn't he?

Yusuke: Hmph. Like I need your permission! I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 6 Leon = 6]. I summon the Tuner monster Black Oil [ATK 1000/DEF 0 LV 2]. Now I use Speed Spell- Summon Speeder. This lets me Special Summon another monster from my hand. I summon Armored Turbine [ATK 0/DEF 600 LV 2]. Now, I tune my level 2 Armored Turbine and level 2 Black Oil.

Oil becomes 2 rings that Turbine flies through, becoming 2 stars [2 + 2 = 4]

Yusuke: A rip opens in both space and time, and through it, a new hero ascends to the sky! Synchro Summon! Appear, Synchro-Tuner, Speed Hero [ATK 1900/DEF 1500 LV 4].

Announcer: Ah, another Synchro-Tuner!

Greg: Whoa, are you serious!?

Aslo: Two Accel Synchro Summons?!

Yusuke: Get ready for this Leon!

He begins to speed up tremendously as well.

Yusuke: I tune my level 4 Synchro-Tuner, Speed Hero, and my level 8 Synchro monster, Warp Speed Dragon.

They both vanish as Hero becomes 4 rings that Yusuke and Dragon jump through, vanishing. A few seconds later, they reappear. [4 + 8 = 12]

Yusuke: Speed rips apart the foundation that creates space-time and becomes a power beyond power. Accel Synchro! Show yourself, Hyper Speed Dragon [ATK 3500/DEF 3000 LV 12].

Announcer: Amazing! Now it's Accel Synchro monster vs Accel Synchro monster! Which will be the victor?!

Yusuke: Get ready for this! I attack Artillery Warrior! Hyper Power Stream!

It fires a beam of energy and incinerates Warrior. Leon flinches [Leon LP = 3400]

Yusuke: And his effect! For every Synchro and Tuner monster in my graveyard, you take 500 points of damage. I have 4, so in other words, you take 2000 points of damage! Go, Hyper Sonic Nova!

It spits out a ball of fire. It touches down and explodes, knocking Leon into the air [Leon LP = 1400]. He hits the ground as Yusuke gets a lead.

Alicia: Yes!

Seth: No….it can't be that easy….

Yusuke: I don't believe it….I destroyed his Accel Synchro monster! That means I win!

Leon: ….Heh. Not bad. Guess….I need to get really, REALLY serious now. I draw [SPC: Leon = 7 Yusuke = 7]. Trap card, Synchro Spirits. This lets me remove from play a Synchro monster [Artillery Warrior] and summon the material monsters. Come on, Berserker Crusher [ATK 2900/DEF 800 LV 8] and Tri Master [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3].

Yusuke: Those again?

Leon: Don't say "those again," like that. It's rude. Now, by decreasing the level of Berserker, I summon back Level Water [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1] [ATK 2900/DEF 800 LV 7]. Now I summon Attack Gainer [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. Level 1 Attack Gainer tunes to level 1 Level Eater.

Gainer becomes 1 ring that Eater flies through, becoming 1 star [1 + 1 = 2]

Leon: Synchro Summon! Formula Synchron [ATK 200/DEF 1500 LV 2]. When this guy is summoned, I draw a card. And if I have three monsters, Tri Master is no longer counted as a Synchro-Tuner.

Yusuke: What's going on? Three monsters, one a Synchro-Tuner?

Leon grins and begins to speed up. Soon, he's moving five times as fast.

Yusuke: What?!

Leon: Here we go. Yusuke, let me show you. The technique…after Accel Synchro!

Yusuke: After?!

Leon: Only someone who has trained for 10 years after learning Accel Synchro can do this. The ultimate Synchro technique. Delta Accel Synchro!

Yusuke: DELTA Accel Synchro?!

Leon: I tune my level 2 Formula Synchron, level 7 Berserker Crusher, and level 3 Tri Master.

Synchron becomes 2 rings that Leon and hi two monsters dash through, vanishing. The earth rumbles as powerful wind almost blows Yusuke away. A few seconds later, Leon appears. He grins as the ground rumbles and lightning fires into the sky. Slowly, something massive begins to descend. Yusuke looks up and his eyes widen in shock.

Yusuke: What….the hell?!

Leon: Delta Accel Synchro! Show yourself, Airship Goliath [ATK 4500/DEF 3500 LV 12].

The massive monster keeps descending as it hangs in the sky. Everyone watches in shock as the Fates see this.

Second Fate: And so the messenger continues. Will the hero become stronger? Will this awaken the other two? Let us determine that.

Ending

Narrator: Delta Accel Synchro. The ultimate technique. Against such a powerful monster, how will Yusuke fair? How far does his new power truly extend to? Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 90: Synchro Summon Beyond Accel Synchro

Card of the day: Blank Mythic Phoenix

Episode 236: The God of Water vs the Master of Fire

As they ride down the road, Yuji is scanning the road.

Man: I'm warning you! I can have you arrested for kidnapping and assault!

Yuji: Just shut it. Trust me, you want to see this.

Man: How will watching a duel make me feel better?!

Yuji: Just trust me….you will.

Man: …Not like I have a choice. But do you even know where to look for them? They could be as far as America by this point!

Yuji: Let me see….that girl used water. That means she must be in a place with lots of water….

Man: Well, there's the waterfront. In my guidebook, this city's ocean is considered the #9th spot for fishing in the country and is rated "The Cleanest Water" in all of Japan.

Yuji: Is that so? That's it then. She has to be hiding out there. Alright, hold on tight sir.

Man: Not like I have a choice…

Yuji: Luna….please just hold on.

He races down the road even faster.

Opening

On the highway at the ocean, the two of them are racing down the highway. [SPC: Luna = 6 Lady Urma = 6][Luna LP = 1400][Lady Urma LP = 2400] Luna has only a set card. Lady Urma has Black Ray Lancer [ATK 2100/DEF 600 RANK 3], Aero Shark [ATK 1900/DEF 100 RANK 3], the face up Unit Cycle, and the face up Ranking.

Luna: Xyz monsters….I'll admit, they're strong.

Lady Urma: Aw, what's wrong? Crapping bricks at the sight of my mighty monsters. Yes, I'll be so. You've never seen monsters so great. If you want to take pictures, that's fine with me.

Luna: Oh please you diva. Your monsters don't scare me. After all, I've taken monsters way more powerful than that.

Lady Urma: Sure. But…you've never faced Xyz monsters before. So…how can you beat something you've never seen?

Luna: I may not know the answer to that. But I'll find a way. As long as my life still remains in my body, I won't ever give up! Here we go, my turn! [SPC: Luna = 7 Lady Urma = 4]. I set a monster in defense mode. I also set a card and end my turn. That's all I can do.

Lady Urma: Lame. Lame, lame, lame! Jeez, if you're going to fight back, at least make it fun. Crushing you like this is no more fun that stomping on a bug. Oh well. Guess I just need to get rid of you. My turn [SPC: Luna = 8 Lady Urma = 5]. I remove another Xyz material monster from Aero Shark [Xyz material = 0]. Now for each card that has been removed from play, you take 300 points of damage.

Shark fires three missiles that hit Luna. She slows down and gasps [Luna LP = 1100].

Lady Urma: And now I use the effect of Unit Cycle! I diss a card in my hand [Aqua Plamsfish] and give my monster another Xyz material [Xyz material = 1]. Now, Aero Shark attacks the set monster! Go!

The monster blows into the set monster. It flies off, but the monster still stands..

Lady Urma: Huh? How is that monster still around? It should be toast right now.

Luna: Mesmerized Kitten negates its destruction once per turn. Sorry, but your attacks will need to be twice as strong.

Lady Urma: Don't get smarmy just because you blocked one attack. I've got TWO monsters after all! Go Black Ray Lancer! Black Spear.

It rushes towards the monster and stabs it with a giant spear, destroying and it blows up right away.

Lady Urma: That ends my turn.

Luna: Looks like it's my turn now. I draw [SPC: Luna = 9 Lady Urma = 6]. As long as I can hold on just a little longer….I set a monster and end my turn.

Lady Urma: Too bad. Looks like fate just isn't on your side. Oh well, just don't cry! My turn [SPC: Luna = 10 Lady Urma = 7]. I use the power of Speed World 2! I pay 7 Speed Counters [SPC: Lady Urma = 0 Luna = 10] and draw one more card. Now I use the effect of Aero Shark! By sacrificing one Xyz material monster [Xyz material = 0], I can deal 300 points of damage.

Shark fires three more missiles that fly at Luna. She is hit and coughs, slowing down as drops of blood begin to drip. Luna clutches her shoulder in pain [Luna LP = 800]

Lady Urma: Aw, that looked like it hurt. Here, let me kiss your little boo-boo. Lucky for you, I don't have any level 3 monsters in my hand at this time. Alright Aero Shark, put an end to this foolishness! Crush that monster.

Aero swoops in low again and swallows the monster [Drowning Fish] and it takes to the sky again.

Lady Urma: And now for the piece de resistance! Black Ray Lancer attacks her directly! Black Spear!

Luna: You've fallen right into my trap! Now that the correct amount of monsters are in the graveyard, this is the perfect time to move. Trap card, Avenger from the Undergrowth. By removing from play any amount of monsters in my graveyard, I can Special Summon a monster of the same level from my deck. I remove from play 7 monsters in my graveyard [Elephun, Desert Jackaloupe, Playful Possum, Green Baboon, Defender of the Forest, Great Thunderbird, Mesmerized Kitten, and Drowning Fish]. Now from the deck, I summon Ancient Crimson Ape [ATK 2600/DEF 1800 LV 7]. And that's not all. Your monster is forced to battle mine.

Lady Urma: Uh oh! Hold on Black Ray Lancer, stop your attack!

Luna: Too late for that!

Lancer rams into Baboon and it hits the monster away. Lancer flies back around as Urma begins to cough and choke in pain [Lady Urma LP = 1900] [Xyz material = 2] just as Yuji and man drive on the road above this.

Yuji: Luna!

Lady Urma: Oh great. Company.

Luna: Yuji! You're here! And….sir?

Man: Hello….

Luna: Yuji, these monsters! They're Xyz monsters!

Yuji: Xyz? But…that's not possible! Those cards are still in production! How can someone have them?!

Lady Urma: How indeed. Too bad you won't get the answer. I'm just going to get rid of you! You're not worth the effort!

Lancer draws its blade and rushes at Yuji. The man screams as Yuji slows down enough to avoid it. It turns and aims to dash again. Urma begins to laugh as Luna rams into Urma and slams her against the guardrail.

Luna: You're dueling me! That hasn't changed! If you want to get to Yuji, go through me first!

Lady Urma: You really want to die don't you? Fine, if you're going to keep up this fight, I'll crush you like a bug between my fingers! By sacrificing one Xyz material from Black Ray Lancer [Xyz material = 1], I can negate the effects of a monster. I choose Ancient Crimson Ape. I set a card and end my turn.

Luna: Looks like it's my turn now. I draw [SPC: Luna = 11 Lady Urma = 1]. I pay 10 Speed Counters and use the effect of Speed World 2 [SPC: Luna = 1 Lady Urma = 1]. This lets me destroy a monster. I choose your Black Ray Lancer!

Lady Urma: Uh oh….I sacrifice another Xyz material [Xyz material = 0].

Man: They both don't have those lights around them

Yuji: That's right! I read Xyz monsters depend on the monsters needed to summon them! Without them, the Xyz can easily be destroyed.

Lady Urma: Damn it….she figured it out.

Luna: Now, I'm taking out those Xyz monsters! Trap card, Twin Tombstone. If I have a monster out, I can Special Summon a monster that has been removed from play with the same level. I summon Green Baboon, Defender of the Forest [ATK 2600//DEF 1800 LV 7] Now I use Speed Spell- Token Exchange. When I have one Speed Counter, I can summon an Accelerator Token [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. It costs me a card in my deck though [Yellow Baboon, Archer of the Forest] Then I summon Hand of Nephthys [ATK 600/DEF 600 LV 2]. Now by releasing it and one another monster, the Token in this case, I can Special Summon this. Come on out, Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys [ATK 2400/DEF 1600 LV 8]

Lady Urma: Uh oh….

Luna: Let's battle! Green Baboon, attack Aero Shark!

Lady Urma: I'll take damage….but I release the Xyz material and prevent it from being destroyed.

Baboon clubs it, but it isn't destroyed. The shockwaves make Urma swerve though [Lady Urma LP = 1200] [Xyz material = 0]

Man: Those monsters can be destroyed now!

Luna: Get ready. Ancient Crimson Ape attacks Black Ray Lancer.

Ape clubs right through it. Urma screams in pain [Lady Urma LP = 700]

Luna: And now to finish you! Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, attack Aero Shark!

It shoots fire and the monster burns up. Urma is hit by the flames [Lady Urma LP = 200] as she begins to rock.

Yuji: Yes! Both of them are gone!

Luna: I wasn't expecting that to work. But it looks like I win now. After all, how can you fight me now?

Lady Urma is silent.

Luna: Whatever. I end my turn.

Lady Urma: …My turn [SPC: Lady Urma = 2 Luna = 2]. Turn end.

Man: She can't do anything?

Luna: Looks like this duel is mine then! I draw [SPC: Luna = 3 Lady Urma = 3]. I summon Silver Boar [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 4]. Let's battle! I attack with all four of my monsters!

Lady Urma: Trap card, God's Mercy. This negates all attacks. You get to draw a card. And by sending five cards in my deck to the graveyard, I draw equal to the difference between our monster numbers. So I draw 4 cards.

Luna: I set a card. What's the point in drawing all those cards? You can't possibly hope to win this duel, right?

Lady Urma: I'm sick of you….everyone looking down on me….I come from a seaside town. There, fishing was our main source of income. It was the best town in the world. It was our home. But one day, a man from I2 came to town for some reason. He wanted to use our town as a tourist trap. And now my whole town is ruined. Tourists came and fished the rivers dry. Factories destroyed our crystal clear water. And all the while, I just stood there watching. People look down on me, even now. I'm like the water. People look down on me always. They take me for granted. How dare you….how dare you?! That's why! I'll crush anyone who stands in my way! You….Raiza….even the gods! I draw [SPC: Luna = 4 Lady Urma = 4]. I summon Xyz Wizard [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 2]. Now I discard a monster [Spined Gilman] and resummon Fishborg Blaster from the graveyard [ATK 100/DEF 200 LV 1]. Now I use the effect of Xyz Wizard! I discard two cards [Seaborg Serpent and Eria the Water Charmer]. This lets me revive two Xyz monsters whose Rank is equal to the discarded monsters' levels. That means I can revive Black Ray Lancer [ATK 2100/DEF 600 RANK 3] and Aero Shark [ATK 1900/DEF 100 RANK 3].

Luna: But why? They don't have Xyz material monsters. You can't use them

Lady Urma: Oh, but I can you see. As a WATER monster has been summoned, I get to Special Summon my Shark Sucker [ATK 200/DEF 1000 LV 3]. Normally it can't be used for Synchro Summon. But since Xyz Wizard is out, he negates the effects of all monsters on my side of the field. But that's the price I need to pay.

Luna: ….Wait…..don't even tell me that she's trying….

Lady Urma: Xyz monsters don't have levels. But paying half my life points and removing 2 monsters from play, my monsters' Ranks become levels. Get ready. I tune the level 1 Fishborg Blaster, level 2 Xyz Wizard, level 3 Black Ray Lancer, level 3 Aero Shark, and level 3 Shark Sucker.

Blaster becomes 1 ring that Wizard, Lancer, Shark, and Sucker fly through, becoming 11 stars [1 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12]. Water begins to spiral together into a large waterspout.

Lady Urma: As the great storm comes, the rain comes for 40 days and nights and the entire earth becomes an ocean! Limit Over Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Creator of Water- Kaiqua [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12].

The water vanishes as something leaps into the water. A giant sea serpent emerges from the water and hisses at the two duelists.

Man: Oh god! What is that?!

Yuji: A Creator….

The rest of the Seven Stars see this from where they are. Raiza, Willas, and Granmarg are watching this.

Sir Willas: Hm….bad move to egg her on like that Raiza.

Sir Granmarg: Chaos should be coming soon. We should gather it.

Sir Raiza: Urma…you still don't get it.

Luna: Whoa….I've never seen one of these things this so close up before….

Lady Urma: Take a good long look! This is the last thing you'll ever see! You sicken me…pretending to care about the environment. There are so many hypocrites out there. They claim to want to recycle or stop pollution, but they don't! Well they'll pay. Once they're all gasping for air, they'll pay! When I heard of these Xyz monsters, I went to steal them. And then he came…Chaos King. And so I joined the knights to punish the world. And so I shall! I attack with my Creator! Destroy that Silver Boar! Tidal Wave Wall!

Luna: Trap card, Defend Arms! When my monster is under attack, it does to defense mode [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 4]

Lady Urma: Too bad! Whenever my Creator attacks a monster, it removes from play all monsters on my opponent's side of the field! High Tide!

A tidal wave sweeps across Luna's field, dragging all the monsters out to sea. She holds out her hand as they are all swept away.

Yuji: All her monsters…

Lady Urma: With nothing out, you can't hope to win! All you have is two sets! Nothing you can do can finish this duel! You're better off just giving up! Turn end.

Luna: Urma….I pity you.

Lady Urma: ….Um….beg pardon? I stole two of the rarest cards ever. Sinks, lakes, rivers, seas, oceans, they all bend to me. I'm part of the Knights! How on EARTH could YOU pity ME?!

Luna: It's true; some people don't care for nature. But humans are also a part of nature. I'm sorry about your home….but you're stuck in your bitterness that you don't even see that you are what you hate. And that Urma is why….I pity you!

Lady Urma: Why you….

Luna: Someone who truly cares for nature cares for all living things! Even if someone doesn't care for nature, you should still treat them with love and respect. Because that is what nature does for us. And killing in the name of nature…is not compensation!

The man's eyes widen as Luna's deck glows.

???: Follow your heart.

Yuji: Is this…?

Lady Urma: Oh you've gotta be kidding me!

Luna: This light…..it's warm. Almost like…it's calling out to me. Here we go, I draw [SPC: Lady Urma = 5 Luna = 5]. Trap card, Trade. I discard one card and add a monster in the graveyard to my hand. Now for my second Trap, Synchro Representation. By discarding a card, I can summon a Synchro monster of the same level. I discard Yellow Baboon and summon Grand Mythic Phoenix [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 7].

Yuji: There it is.

Luna: And now by reversing the level of a monster out [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV -7], I can summon Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8].

Lady Urma: …Aha. Ha ha ha! You can't do it! I know your Zero Synchro thing requires having no levels. But if you tune, you'll still have one star!

Luna: I'll show you Urma. How friends can work together. By decreasing the level of a monster by 1, I revive Level Eater [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1] [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 7].

Lady Urma: No!

Luna: I tune the level 7 Agent of Seven and level -7 Grand Mythic Phoenix.

Seven becomes 7 rings that Phoenix flies through, becoming 7 black stars. The rings and stars are destroyed as a bright light flashes [-7 + 7 = 0]

Luna: The fires turn white light and heal the world with its cleansing flames. Destroy the evil, Zero Synchro! Come, Blank Mythic Phoenix [ATK 2900/DEF 2200 LV 0].

Man: Amazing….

Alice: Look, over there!

Tyson: It's….beautiful….

Raythe: Looks like another Zero Synchro monster.

Luna: And now, battle!

Lady Urma: Okay, now you've lost it! Your monster is way too weak! So much for the mighty Zero Synchro!

Luna: Our Zero Synchro can't be stopped easily! I use the power of Blank Mythic Phoenix! By releasing a monster as I battle another, I can destroy the opposing monster and deal damage to the opponent equal to its attack points! I release Level Eater!

Phoenix surrounds itself with fire as Eater burns up. Kaiqua roars and rushes towards it, but the intense light and heat begins to evaporate it. The monster only has enough time to look shocked as it is turned completely into steam. Urma screams as the light knocks her off her bike [Lady Urma LP = 0]. She sits there gasping.

Lady Urma: This can't be….I…..I….

She closes her eyes and turns into water, splashing on the ground. Luna and Yuji come to a stop as well.

Luna: Phew….

Yuji: Luna, are you okay?

Raythe: Hey, you alright over there?!

Luna: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry sir. I didn't mean to get you wrapped up in this. I'll understand if you don't want to hire me.

Man: You can forget about that. There's no need to ask a job from us.

Luna: I see….

Man: ….I expect to hear from you as soon as you graduate.

Luna: Wha….what?

Man: You still want the job right? As far as I'm concerned, you're just what we're looking for. Miss Riki….you're hired.

He extends his hand. Luna tears up and shakes it.

Tyson: That's great!

Alice: I'm so happy!

Cain: Nice work Luna. And you have Zero Synchro boot.

Takimaru: Hmph. We're the only two without it now.

Enzan: She's decided…..her future.

Luna still tears up when all TV screens change to show Chaos King.

Chaos King: Greetings.

Raythe: Chaos King?!

Cain: This frequency….this guy's transmitting across the whole world!

People all around the world react to this message.

Chaos King: I am here to tell you about the promised day. The day this pointless little world comes to the end.

Yuji: What the….hell is he talking about?!

Ending

Card of the Day: Black Ray Lancer

Episode 235: An Approaching Tidal Wave. Terror of the Xyz Monsters

In the room full of clouds, Raiza is snoring on his back. Someone is sitting over him and closes his nose with her fingers. He wakes up panting and breathing heavily.

Sir Raiza: Ah! What the hell?!

???: Aha ha! You should be better about security.

Raiza turns and sees Urma standing over him, laughing.

Sir Raiza: Urma….why did you do that?! I could have suffocated!

Lady Urma: Oh stop being a baby. It was a little joke.

Sir Raiza: Well listen up #5, I'm #4 and….what did you do to your armor?

Urma smiles and makes a pose. Her armor is cut at the stomach area with a skirt that ends at the knees.

Lady Urma: That old armor was far too drab. So I made a few adjustments. What, am I so beautiful you can't look away?

Sir Raiza: Please, do me a favor and cover up.

Lady Urma: Um…what did you say to me?!

Sir Raiza: Don't misunderstand. What I'm saying is it's an insult. Treating the armor like that shows you have no loyalty to the Knights.

Lady Urma: Oh, that's RICH coming from you.

Sir Raiza: Yeah, true, maybe I don't take my job too seriously. But I'm still loyal to the Knights. Why do you think you haven't gone on missions? Obviously the king doesn't trust you. Someone who can't take their job seriously is not worth living among us.

Lady Urma: You….you….I'll show you!

She turns and storms out of the room. She is snarling as she walks down the corridor.

Lady Urma: I'll show them….I'll show them ALL! How dare they mock me?! They'll pay….they'll all pay!

Opening

At school, Yuji is at his locker putting away a book. As he closes it, Luna walks up. She looks nervous.

Yuji: What's wrong?

Luna: Um….I have a favor to ask you. Well…on second thought, never mind.

Yuji: You can tell me. What's up?

Luna: Well…you see….tonight, a representative of the American Horticultural Society will be stopping by the city tomorrow to give me an interview. If I do well, I'll be allowed to join them after college.

Yuji: Really? That's great to hear! So, what is it you want from me?

Luna: Well….I really hate to ask this….but can you please stand by? You know, in case something happens? It's just…..I don't want anything to ruin my future. I know I'm supposed to depend on myself sometimes but…

Yuji puts a hand on her shoulder. She looks up in shock.

Yuji: I give you my word. As long as I'm around, nothing bad is going to happen.

He walks off. Luna is bright red when Enzan slides into view.

Enzan: Well, looks like something happened between you two. Wanna tell me about it?

Luna: N-Nothing happened! I um…need to go!

She hurries off. Enzan laughs a little and leans against the wall.

Enzan: It's good to se her in a good mood at least. After all….this won't last long.

He looks up at the clock with a sad look.

Enzan: After all, our time is running out. We'll divide soon. And I….I still don't know what it is I seek.

He walks down the hallway with a sad look. At the waterfront, Urma stands looking at the water. She growls and spits.

Lady Urma: This water is disgusting. They don't treat their water well at all. Don't they know what a horrible mistake that is? After all, water is the cradle of life. And for them to…

Man: Hey! This area is off limits to all civilians! What are you doing here kid?! Do I have to call the cops on….

Urma turns and points her rapier, blasting a jet of cold water at him. The man coughs as he is blasted into the water. He tries desperately to stay afloat.

Man: Help! Help!

Lady Urma: Cool off there for a little while. After all, a nice bath always makes me feel better. Now then, time to stop wasting time.

She turns and walks off her cape swishing in the wind. At Luna's house, Alice takes something out of the oven and puts it down on the table.

Alice: Okay, let me check on the pudding real quick.

Luna: Thanks such more for doing this Alice.

Alice: No problem Luna. Don't you think you're overreacting a little though? I mean, a four-course dinner?

Luna: I know, I know. It's overkill. But I really want to look good. After all, this could decide my entire future.

Alice: I suppose that's true. Anyway, are you sure you don't want me to stick around later tonight? You know, in case the Knights show up?

Luna: That's okay. I asked Yuji to do it. He'll do just fine.

Alice: Yuji? Are you sure he'll be enough? You don't want to call Raythe or anyone else?

Luna: No, I'm not worried. As long as Yuji's here, I'll be okay.

Alice: I'm glad to see it Luna. That you're taking steps to the future. We're all going to miss you. Enzan will, I know that. Yuji too. Hell, I even think Raythe'll miss you.

Luna: Raythe? Are you kidding? He wouldn't care less.

Alice: I doubt he'd even notice! You'd be gone a month and he'd say, "Hey, where'd Luna go?"

They both begin laughing. Alice stops and folds her hands.

Alice: I'm glad Luna. That you've got a plan for yourself. We won't be together for much longer and I just….I hope you have a happy life….

Luna: …Yeah. I know everyone feels the same way Alice.

They both grin. Meanwhile, at the airport, a man walks and sees Yuji.

Man: You must be the man Miss Riki told me about.

Yuji: That's right sir. Here, let me escort you to see Luna. She's looking forward to this.

Man: Yes, fine. I just think this is overkill. After all, I don't need a guard.

Yuji: Perhaps…but you can't be too careful.

He drives off with the man in a sidecar. Urma is down by the water again when she notices him.

Lady Urma: That's one of those Seven Stars….what's he in a rush for? Oo….I'm getting interested now.

That night, Enzan and Raythe are at Riding Repairs. Enzan yawns and leans back, rubbing the back of his head.

Enzan: Where's Yuji?

Raythe: He took the night off. Something to do with Luna I think.

Enzan: Heh. Of course. He's been sending a lot of time with her lately.

Raythe: I can understand that. After all, in a few months, we'll be leaving the city. We will have our own futures to pursue. I suppose we should get all the fun we can have while we can.

He stops working and stares up at the ceiling. Elsewhere, Yuji is waiting on a hill overlooking Luna's house. Inside, the man is seated at the table across from Luna, eating.

Man: I must say, this is wonderful.

Luna: Oh, thank you. It's my own special vegan recipe. Soy meat and cheese.

Man: Now then, on to more pressing matters. I need to make sure you're qualified for the job. Now, what are your opinions of nature?

Luna: Nature? I LOVE nature! Trees, animals, ocean, I….

Man: Of course. Why would you ask for the job if not? What I need to know is….how should people treat nature? And how should we treat those who do not respect it?

Luna: Well….I….

Her sink suddenly switches on. Water pours out of the faucet and fills up the sink quickly, dripping out onto the floor.

Man: What?!

Luna: Oh no…..

Yuji senses something and snarls. He quickly drives down the hill. Luna and the man back away as water begins to fill the room up to their ankles.

Man: What on earth is going on?!

Water suddenly rushes at him, covering his mouth and nose. Luna gasps as he struggles and falls to his knees.

Luna: I know you're here! Show yourself….Knight!

Urma slowly begins to form out of the water.

Lady Urma; It's been a while…..Luna.

Luna: I thought you might come. Leave this man out of it!

Lady Urma: Hmph. This man talks about nature as thought he actually cares. I hate hypocrites like him the most. He'll drown…..and that will teach him a lesson. After that, then I'll deal with you. No rush.

Yuji: I wouldn't be so sure.

He leaps through the open window and tackles Urma. The water around the man vanishes and he gasps for air. Urma kicks Yuji off and begins to stir the water.

Luna: Stop! If you want to fight someone, fight me! After all, that's why you're here right?

Lady Urma: Hmph. Well, no duh, but I want a little fun first.

Luna: Fun? Looks like you don't take your job seriously.

Urma's eyes widen remembering what Raiza said. He clenches her fist as the water stirs even more.

Lady Urma: Alright then. But don't forget….you asked for this!

She begins to laugh as the water swirls around her and Luna. Luna starts to scream when the water engulfs her and Urma and they vanish, melting back into the water.

Yuji: Luna!

Man: You people are insane! She doesn't get the job, you hear me!?

Yuji: Damn it….come on!

Man: Hey wait, where are you taking me?!

At the docks, Luna is thrown out of the water onto solid ground. She stands up in pain as Urma shoots out on a D- Wheel. She comes to a stop close to Luna who is still coughing up water.

Lady Urma: Now, stand and duel.

Luna: You….you brought us here?

Lady Urma; Sure. This way, no one can bother us. Well, ready to fight?

Luna: You aren't giving me much of a choice. You keep hurting my friends and the people I care about. I'm not letting you go anymore! Let's go! ….Uh….I would say that, but my D- Wheel isn't here.

Lady Urma: Ugh, what a pain….fine, here!

She snaps her fingers. A D- Wheel is spat out of the water. Luna gets on it and they race off.

Lady Urma: Time for your life to end! I'll hold your head under until the bubbles stop!

Luna: We'll see about that. Speed World 2, set on!

D- Wheels: Duel mode. Auto-pilot standby.

Both: Riding Duel, Acceleration! [Lady Urma LP = 4000][Luna LP = 4000]

Lady Urma: I'll take the first turn if you don't mind. I draw. I set a monster in defense mode. I also set a card and end my turn.

Luna: Here we go, my turn [SPC: Luna = 1 Lady Urma = 1]. I summon Desert Jackaloupe [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Attack her set monster!

It rushes at the monster and destroys it.

Lady Urma: When Sangan is destroyed, I add a monster with 1500 or less attack points to my hand.

Luna: In that case, I set a card and end my turn.

Lady Urma: My turn [SPC: Luna = 2 Lady Urma = 2]. Just what I needed. I summon Skull Kraken [ATK 600/DEF 1600 LV 3]. Now that a WATER monster has been summoned, I get to Special Summon Shark Sucker [ATK 200/DEF 1000 LV 3].

Luna: Two level three monsters? That's odd.

Lady Urma: Heh heh heh. Now I Overlay my level 3 Shark Sucker and level 3 Skull Kraken!

Luna: Overlay?!

A wormhole appears on the ground as the two monsters turn into lights and fly in. The wormhole explodes.

Lady Urma: I construct the Overlay Network using my two monsters. Xyz Summon! Show yourself, Black Ray Lancer [ATK 2100/DEF 600 RANK 3]

Luna: Xyz Summon…..that's right! I read an article about that!

Lady Urma: Xyz monsters. They can be summoned if two monsters of the same level are on the field. The monsters used don't die. Instead, they become Xyz Materials that support the Xyz monster. But a lesson isn't needed. I'll show you its power! Black Ray Lancer attacks! Black Spear

It draws its spear. It flies at Jackaloupe. It looks up in shock as Lancer swiftly chops it in two and it blows up. Luna coughs and slows down [Luna LP = 3600]

Luna: What a powerful shockwave….

Lady Urma: With that, I set a card and end my turn.

Luna: Your Exceed monster is impressive, I'll give you that. But it isn't enough to stop me! My turn [SPC: Luna = 3 Lady Urma = 3]. I summon Playful Possum [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 2]. By destroying Playful Possum, he returns next turn. And by paying 1000 life points [Luna LP = 2600] when a Beast monster is destroyed, I get to Special Summon this guy. Come on out, Green Baboon, Defender of the Forest [ATK 2600/DEF 1800 LV 7]. This is enough! Attack Black Ray Lancer!

Lady Urma: Fool. It won't be a simple matter of being able to attack! Trap card, Unit Cycle. When this card is first activated, my opponent gains 1000 life points [Luna LP = 3600]. By removing from play a Material monster attached to a Xyz monster, that monster is not destroyed.

Baboon hits it. Lancer manages to hold its ground [Xyz Materials = 1]

Luna: So as long as she has monsters, I can't destroy Lancer. In that case, I'll just have to keep attacking. I set a card and end my turn.

Elsewhere, Yuji and the man are racing down the road.

Man: Let me down! I want to go home!

Yuji: Sorry, I can't let that happen.

Man: Your friend is finished! She'll never get a job from us! Do you hear me?!

Yuji: I know my words don't mean much….but please, just wait a while before you decide something like that. Please….

Man: ….Fine.

Lady Urma: My turn [SPC: Luna = 4 Lady Urma = 4]. Just what I needed. Continuous Trap, Unit Cycle. I use its other effect. By discarding a monster from my hand, as long as its level is the same as the rank of a Xyz monster, it becomes a material monster. So I'll ditch this [Big Jaws] and give Lancer another material [Xyz material = 2]. That's not all. Now I summon Drill Barnacle [ATK 300/DEF 0 LV 3]. Attack her directly! Go, Drill Rush!

It points all of its drills and fires. Luna is hit dead on and screams as she slows down [Luna LP = 3300]

Luna: It hurts…

Lady Urma: Drill Barnacle can attack directly. When it does, it gains 1000 attack points [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 3]. I set a card and end my turn.

Luna: I see. Drill Barnacle is going to be a problem. In that case, that thing's my first target! My turn [SPC: Luna = 5 Lady Urma = 5]. At this time, Playful Possum comes back [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 2]. Next I summon the Tuner monster Elephun [ATK 500/DEF 300 LV 2]. Level two Elephun tunes to level 2 Playful Possum

Elephun becomes 2 rings that Possum flies through, becoming 2 stars [2 + 2 = 4]

Luna: Descend from the great skies, from out of your cloud cover, and show the world you exist! Synchro Summon! Great Thunderbird [ATK 1700/DEF 300 LV 4]. When this card is summoned, I can destroy one monster. Destroy Drill Barnacle!

Lady Urma: I use Unit Cycle. By sending an Xyz Material monster to the graveyard [Big Jaws], I can negate that [Xyz material = 1].

Luna: Perfect. Green Baboon, attack Drill Barnacle!

Lady Urma: As if! Trap card, Ranking. Now, if I have a Xyz monster on the field, it has to be the target of your attack.

Baboon and Lancer collide once again. The shockwaves rock Urma [Lady Urma LP = 3000] [Xyz material = 0]

Luna: Trap card, Animal Power. When a Beast type monster previously attacked, one monster I control gains 1000 attack points. I choose my Thunderbird [ATK 2700/DEF 300 LV 4]. Attack! Lightning Flap!

It shoots out lightning at Lancer. With no materials, it is hit and blows up as Urma slows down [Lady Urma LP = 2400]

Luna: That's all you've got? You're not very strong for a Knight. Turn end.

Lady Urma: I'm….not strong? How….how dare you? How dare you say that to me? Unforgivable. There's no way….I'm letting that slide! My turn [SPC: Lady Urma = 6 Luna = 6]. Speed Spell- Dried Up Waters. Since 3 WATER monsters have been removed from play, I can draw 3 cards. I now summon Killer Frilled Shark [ATK 700/DEF 1500 LV 3].

Luna: ….Huh?! Two monsters of the same level?! No way…don't tell me….

Lady Urma: I Overlay the level 3 Killer Frilled Shark and level 3 Drill Barnacle!

Barnacle and Shark both turn into lights that fly through a portal as it explodes

Lady Urma: I construct the Overlay Network with my two monsters! Xyz Summon! Appear, Aero Shark [ATK 1900/DEF 100 RANK 3].

Luna: Another one?!

Lady Urma: My Xyz monsters are going to overwhelm you. Now, Speed Spell- Exceed Even Further. [SPC: Lady Urma = 3 Luna = 6]. This lets me revive one Xyz monster if I have another one out. I revive Black Ray Lancer [ATK 2100/DEF 600 RANK 3]. In addition, for all the Speed Counters I paid, the Xyz monster gains that many Counters that simulate as Xyz materials. [Xyz material = 3]. Now I sacrifice a material from Shark [Xyz material = 1]. For each card removed from play, you take 100 points of damage. 3 cards have been removed.

Shark fires three rockets. Luna screams as they hit [Luna LP = 3000].

Lady Urma: And now by sacrificing one Xyz material form Lancer [Xyz material = 2], one monster's effect is negated. I choose Baboon. Now then, Aero Shark attacks your Thunderbird.

Shark flies forward and chomps down on it, crushing it. Luna slows slightly [Luna LP = 2800]

Lady Urma: And now the effect of Exceed Even Further. If the two Xyz monsters are of the same level, their power is added together [ATK 4000/DEF 600 RANK 3].

Luna: 4000?!

Lady Urma: How dare Raiza say that? I'll show him~ I'll show him….my dedication! Attack Black Ray Lancer! Black Spear!

It rushes forward. Baboon looks up as it is impaled through the skull and blows up. Luna cries out as the smoke engulfs her and she spins out [Luna LP = 1400].

Lady Urma: This duel is mine! Just quit! To the mighty power of my two Xyz monsters, you aren't even a cockroach! Using these two monsters….I'll crush you.

Sir Raiza: You aren't dedicated…

Lady Urma: And show him….

Luna gets back on track and looks in fear at the two Xyz monsters.

Ending

Card of the Day: Destiny Board

Episode 88: Countdown to the End, Destiny Board

In the stadium, people are abuzz.

Man: I can't wait to see who's dueling next.

Man 2: Hopefully Tier!

Man: Yeah! I can't wait to see Tier fight in this thing!

Tier: Hmph.

Leon: The props to being famous eh?

Tier: Hmph.

He walks off as Leon watches him

Leon: Must be nice….knowing no duelist in the world can touch you. Can't wait….until I'm at that position. That's a promise.

He turns a man stands there

Man: Good day. Man I have a word with you?

Opening

Sigma: All these duels are making my blood boil! When is it going to be my turn!?

Neo: Don't be so vicious.

Sigma: Pipe down.

Armen: Now, now Sigma. After all, show Neo some degree of respect. His consciousness can not be erased at this point.

Sigma: Hmph. Whatever. As long as he understands who's in charge.

A bell rings and he grins.

Sigma: My turn, huh?

Announcer: And now our next duel has been decided! Neo will go up against #50, Ricardo!

Sigma: 50 huh? Sounds like he won't be much fun to play with. But, whatever.

He stands up.

Yusuke: Neo huh?

Leon walks up.

Yusuke: Hey.

Leon: Can we talk?

Yusuke: Um….right now? Neo's just about to duel.

Leon: This is important. It can't wait.

Yusuke: Ugh…..alright. Hey guys, keep watching the duel. I'll be right back.

He follows Leon out just as Neo takes the arena. He turns.

Neo: Yusuke….

Sigma: Alright, my turn to take over!

His eyes turn bright red. In the hallway, Yusuke and Leon talk.

Yusuke: What's this about?

Leon: Haven't you noticed? Something weird is going on in this tournament.

Yusuke: Weird?

Leon: Oh come on. You seriously haven't noticed? Look at the winners from the last round. Neo, Greg, me, you, and Seth. And what about everyone else? Some duelists never made it to the arena. #3 for example? He never made it in time for his match. Same with #13.

Yusuke: What are you trying to say?

Leon: This thing's fixed, that's what I'm saying. The tournament is obviously fixed to allow certain duelists to win.

Yusuke: Well…it could just be a coincidence.

Leon: Nuh uh. I've been through enough tournaments in my life to know when a duel is being fixed. This duel's fixed more than a truck needs to be after crashing into a train.

Yusuke: Well…now that you mention it, things have been a little off.

Leon: I'm not saying things will necessarily happen to you. After all, Armen has made it clear he wants you in the tournament. I think he would try by any means necessary to keep you in. Just watch your back.

A scream comes from the arena. Leon and Yusuke turn and see Ricardo collapsed on the ground as Ancient Flamvell Deity is absorbed into Machine Emperor Dragiel, who roars. Sigma is laughing.

Yusuke: Neo…

Leon: See what I mean? #50. Not a fair match-up.

Announcer: What a shocking development! In one turn, Ricardo had summoned Ancient Flamvell Deity, only to have it absorbed by Neo's powerful Machine Emperor! I can't wait to see what happens next! Let's go right ahead and spin the wheel!

Leon: You go back to your seat. Sorry to keep you.

Yusuke: Don't worry about it.

Leon: And just remember….watch yourself.

Yusuke: ….I will.

He walks off as Yusuke watches him

Yusuke: I wonder….what's really going on in this tournament?

Leon: There's no need to tell him. He doesn't need to know about what is to come. For the time being, let him worry about one thing at a time

Announcer: Leon! Our first duelist this time is none other than Leon!

Leon: Me huh? Guess I might be on to something after all. Well, better get down there.

A man is walking down the hallway in a cloak. Another one is standing there as well.

Cloaked man: Move. I'm late.

Man: You are Vogue, correct?

Vogue: What of it?

Man: I'm afraid you won't leave this room.

In the stadium, Leon is waiting with his eyes closed. Everyone in the audience is mumbling.

Woman: What's going on?

Woman 2: Yeah, Vogue should have been here 7 minutes ago,

Alicia: I wonder what's taking him.

Armen: What on earth is he waiting for? I want to test the new Machine Emperor. He'd better get here quickly.

Grayson: Perhaps he….had to use the bathroom.

Armen: Well he needs to eat more fiber then if it's taking him this long.

A second later, Vogue seems to ride out on his D- Wheel, pulling up right next to Leon. Leon doesn't even react except for raising an eyebrow.

Leon: You sure took your sweet time getting here.

Vogue: I was distracted….

Leon: Yeah, yeah, whatever. In all honesty, it doesn't bother me. Long as you don't suck at dueling. That's what matters to me.

Vogue: Hopefully I won't disappoint you.

Leon: You'd better not. Just kidding. Here we go. Neo Speed World, set on!

D- Wheels: Duel mode, auto-pilot standby. Countdown sequence initiated. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

Both: Duel! [Leon LP = 4000][Vogue = 4000]

Both take off down the road. Vogue takes the lead and manages to get the first turn.

Leon: That is one powerful D- Wheel. There's another piece of evidence. Their D- Wheels are so powerful….they're practically built for people to take the first turn.

Vogue: I start, draw. I summon Giant Germ [ATK 1000/DEF 0 LV 2]. Then I set a card and end my turn.

Leon: You'll need to do better than that! My turn, draw [SPC: Leon = 1 Vogue = 1]. I summon Twin- Sword Marauder [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Go, attack his Giant Germ! Double Assault!

It cuts through the monster and it blows up [Vogue LP = 3400]

Vogue: When Giant Germ is destroyed, I deal 500 points of damage to the opponent [Leon LP = 3500]. Then I get to Special Summon any other copies in my deck. I'll start with one though [ATK 1000/DEF 0 LV 2]

Leon: No offense, but a small hit and nothing but weak searching monsters don't scare me.

Vogue: That was not my intention. This is my true reason. Trap card, Destiny Board.

Leon: What?!

A dark fog appears. Leon rides through it and looks up to see the giant Ouija board.

Dex: Br…what's that thing?

Axel: Destiny Board….one of the few Instant Win cards.

Alicia: Instant Win? You mean like Exodia?

Tamika: There are certain cards out there that can turn the tide of a duel. As soon as their effects apply, a duelist wins instantly.

Vogue: Now at the end of every one of your turns, a letter is added. In five turns, the message will spell out and you lose the duel. As you can see, the first letter is F.

Leon: Don't underestimate me. I'm not scared of the occult. So your freaky Ouija board…doesn't bother me one bit. I set two cards and end my turn.

Vogue: With your turn's end, another letter is added to the board. From my deck, I use Spirit Message I [FI]

Seth: And since he is not technically activating a Spell card, he does not take damage from Neo Speed World.

Leon: I'll admit, that card's not bad. But you'll still need to try harder.

Vogue: Well, if you insist. [SPC: Vogue = 2 Leon = 2].I summon Giant Rat in defense mode [ATK 1400/DEF 1450 LV 4]. I set a card and end my turn.

Announcer: Ah! It looks like he's trying to put up a defense! But will it be enough to declare a victory?!

Leon: Alright, my turn [SPC: Vogue = 3 Leon = 3]. The bad thing about your Trap is just that; a Trap. By destroying a Continuous Trap card, I can summon Trap Eater from my hand.

Vogue: As if I'd leave it defenseless. I send Fake Trap to the graveyard and protect Destiny Board.

Leon: Gr…well, I can still summon Trap Eater [ATK 1900/DEF 1600 LV 4]. Now I tune the level 4 Trap Eater and level 4 Twin- Sword Marauder.

Eater becomes 4 rings that Marauder flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Leon: Synchro Summon! Berserker Crusher [ATK 2900/DEF 800 LV 8]. Now I summon Mad Archfiend [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]. I use the effect of Crusher. Now all his attack points go to Archfiend for just this turn [ATK 4700/DEF 0 LV 4].

Dex: Now he has enough attack points to end it all in a decisive attack!

Leon: Go get his Giant Germ. Bone Splash!

Archfiend crunches some bones and begins to shoot them out.

Vogue: That's what you think. I send Battle Eater to the graveyard. Now, even though I take his attack points as damage, the Battle Phase ends.

The attack is absorbed as Vogue glows red [Vogue LP = 900]

Leon: Well, there goes that plan. I guess I need to end my turn. With that, Berserker no longer affects Mad Archfiend [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]

Vogue: With that, the third letter is now revealed. And it's N. [FIN]. And now I'll shoe you my power. I draw [SPC: Vogue = 4 Leon = 4]. I set a card. And now I summon Evil Tuner [ATK 400/DEF 500 LV 2]. I tune the level 2 Evil Tuner and level 4 Giant Rat. Evil Tuner can substitute as any other Tuner monster, regardless of summoning conditions. I select him to be used as Junk Synchron.

Evil becomes a dark Junk Synchron that becomes 2 rings which Rat flies through, becoming 4 stars [2 + 4 = 6].

Vogue: Giant wall, build up. Block everything that dares to stand in your path no matter what. Synchro Summon! Junk Gardna [ATK 1400/DEF 2600 LV 6]. With that, I end my turn.

Leon: He keeps building up his defense force. At this rate, I'll be in a bad situation. Here we go, my turn. [SPC: Vogue = 5 Leon = 5]

Vogue: Trap card, Xing Zhen Hu. Now two set cards are sealed. You can't use those two set cards.

Leon: I see. That's a problem. But now one of his S/T slots is filled. He can't finish Destiny Board now. Well, then I guess now's the time to attack. I use Speed Spell- De-Synchro. This turns Berserker Crusher back into its two original counterparts [ATK 1900/DEF 1600 LV 4] [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Then I summon Attack Gainer [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. Level 1 Attack Gainer tunes to level 4 Twin- Sword Marauder.

Gainer becomes 1 ring that Marauder flies through, becoming 4 stars [1 + 4 = 5]

Leon: Synchro Summon, Hunter Viking [ATK 2200/DEF 200 LV 5]. When Attack Gainer is used as Synchro material, once monster loses 1000 attack points. I choose Giant Germ [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 2].

Dex: An attack will end it!

Leon: Go get him! Power Axe.

Vogue: You truly are a fool. I use the effect of Junk Gardna. I can change a monster into defense mode once per turn. I change Germ to defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 2]

The attack harmlessly cuts through it. Leon glows red [Leon LP = 3000]

Leon: No problem. Trap card, Over the Wall. Now for this turn only, I select a monster. That monster can wage a direct attack. I select Mad Archfiend. Strike him down!

Vogue: As if it were that easy. I summon Battle Fader to the field in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. When I summon this card through this manner, the Battle Phase ends.

The bones are blocked.

Leon: Darn. Looks like I don't have a lot of time. I set a card and end my turn.

Vogue: And with that, another letter appears [FINA]

Armen: Hm….

Grayson: What's wrong? He's winning.

Armen: That's true. But that wasn't the deck I gave him. Why is he using Destiny Board?

Grayson: As long as he wins right?

Armen: …I suppose.

Vogue: It's my turn. [SPC: Vogue = 6 Leon = 6]. I release Battle Fader and Advance Summon Labyrinth Wall [ATK 0/DEF 3000 LV 5]. Now by destroying Xing Zhen Hu, I can Special Summon Card Breaker [ATK 100/DEF 900 LV 2]. That ends my turn.

Announcer: What a turn of events! Leon only has one turn to win! Meanwhile, Vogue has all these defense mode monsters. With the powers of Junk Gardna, one attack is stopped. Will it be enough to declare a win?! Or can Leon come back for a win?!

Axel: He's doomed. There's no way he can come back.

Tamika: At the way things are going, Destiny Board will count down.

Seth: I'm not convinced…

Yusuke: Come on Leon….don't lose….

Leon: I'll admit, I'm in a bad situation. Let's see how I get outta this one. My turn [SPC: Leon = 7 Vogue = 7]. I use the effect of Neo Speed World. I pay 7 Speed Counters and show a Speed Spell to draw a card. Trap card, Extra, Extra. This lets me release one monster and summon a monster of an equal level from my Extra Deck. I release Trap Eater and summon Quad- Arm Samurai [ATK 1900/DEF 100 LV 4]

Yusuke: Accel Synchro?

Leon: Next I summon Atlantean Pikeman [ATK 1400/DEF 0 LV 2]. Now for Speed Spell- Tune Difference. I get to Special Summon a Tuner monster with a level lower than the difference in our Speed Counters. I revive Attack Gainer [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. I tune the level 1 Attack Gainer and level 2 Atlantean Pikeman.

Gainer becomes 1 ring that Pikeman flies through, becoming 2 stars [1 + 2 = 3]

Leon: Synchro Summon! Tri Master [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3].

Yusuke: 3 monsters?

Leon begins to speed up. Seth, Yusuke, Axel, Alicia, Dex, and Tamika all flinch. Armen's eyes widen.

Leon: …Just kidding. I use the effect of my Tri Master! If I have 3 monsters on the field, I deal damage to you equal to the combined levels of my monsters x100. [4 + 5 + 3 = 12 x 100 = 1200]. Go, Trinidad Laser!

It leaps into the air and forms a triangle with its three swords. A laser fires and hits Vogue dead on. He screams in pain and comes to a stop [Vogue LP = 0]

Vogue: No way….I was one turn away.

Leon: Let that be a lesson to you. No one can defeat me. Even cheap tricks are as pointless as throwing paper.

Salia: I can't believe it…..in one turn, he turned things around.

Seth: Hm….

Salia: What is it?

Seth: He was going to do something else….but what?

Yusuke: Leon…..what are you hiding now?

In the hallway, Vogue is on the phone.

Vogue: My infiltration was successful, but I failed.

Grayson: No matter. We'll have our chance later.

The man rips off the cloak, showing he is the man from earlier.

Man: So why did you do this? Isn't Armen your partner?

Grayson: I won't deny. Working with Armen has shown to be a good business deal. But…I never meant for it to be eternal. Soon enough, I'll usurp his power from him, as I've done before.

He grins as Leon still sits on his bike

Ending

Narrator: The time has come. The mentor who has taught the student long ago must now face his student. The two ultimate techniques face each other head on. As the battle becomes fiercer, the student might surpass the master. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 89: Accel Synchro vs. Accel Synchro.

Card of the Day: Colorless Dark Dragon

Episode 234: Pierce the Light, Colorless Dark Dragon!

At the theatre, the soldiers in the audience are watching as the duel continues. [Sir Kuraz LP = 1300][Alice LP = 3400]. Alice has Planet Guardian [ATK 1000/DEF 1500 LV 4] and no other cards. Sir Kuraz has Fabled Leviathan [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 10] and Fabled Ragin [ATK 2300/DEF 1800 LV 5]. Watching this duel through a hologram are the other Knights.

Sir Willas: Kuraz is doing rather well. For our 9th seat, his dueling skills are not half bad.

Sir Zaborg: That is because he is fighting against one of the weakest among the Seven Stars. Even someone like Thestalos and Caius could have taken her. Just because he can does not mean much.

Sir Raiza: Come on Zaborg, no need to be rude. After all, you're #7. Ginro's already gone. If Kuraz can't do this, you'll be sent into battle.

Lady Urma: See how you like the field of battle for a change.

Sir Zaborg: Gr….

Chaos King: Comrades, enough. There is no need to point accusing fingers at one another. After all, we are all warriors fighting for a single, united purpose.

Sir Raiza: Hm….the king's right. Come on, root for Kuraz. After all, his victory is our victory.

Sir Granmarg: Yes….indeed…..

Opening

Sir Kuraz: Now, to recast the roles on the field! Fabled Leviathan attacks Planet Guardian

Alice: Planet Guardian can negate his destruction once by battle!

The monster takes the attack dead on and still stands afterwards

Sir Kuraz: No matter. After all, your monster can only defend itself against one attack. Fabled Ragin, attack Planet Guardian!

The monster flies towards it and chops it to pieces with its claws.

Alice: Now I'm defenseless, but at least I got through that.

Sir Kuraz: Your performance still lacks luster, but at least you're following the script now.

Alice: The script?

Sir Kuraz: Oh my, yes. You fight with all your heart and soul and almost manage to win. But then, at the very end of it all, you fail in your quest to stop me and to save your friends! Such a beautiful story….it brings tears to my eyes just talking about it!

Takimaru: Oh boy….

Alice: Well, sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not down for the count just yet. Before you start talking about victory, try to actually finish me!

Sir Kuraz: I see, you have such spirit! I suppose you aren't simply going to roll over and let me win, now will you? Very well! I'll have to beat you and end your silly little performance. I end my turn, curtain.

Tyson: That's the spirit Alice! Don't give up!

Takimaru: We're rooting for you! We know you can win!

Sir Kuraz: What?! You dare to compliment her lackluster acting?! Truly you haven't seen a REAL pro at work!

Takimaru: You're loony! This isn't a play!

Sir Kuraz: Haven't you heard the expression, "The world is but a stage?"

Takimaru: It's not meant to be taken so literally!

Alice: That's enough Takimaru. Just talking to him won't do a thing. I'll show him my power. And I'll make him pay for messing with us! Here we go, my turn. I activate Prayer on a Shooting Star. This lets me draw 2 cards from my deck. I summon Comet- Fist Fighter in defense mode [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Man: That's it. That's all she's going to summon?

Man 2: She probably doesn't have anything else to play. After all, Kuraz is #9. He's fairly good.

Man: You'd better be careful saying stuff like that. After all, he has a lot of authority over us.

Sir Kuraz: If that is all you are going to do, then I'll wipe you out right now. My turn, scene! Fabled Ragin, attack Comet- Fist Fighter!

Ragin flies forward and cuts the monster in two, destroying it

Sir Kuraz: And now you're defenseless! Attack her directly Fabled Leviathan! Go, Sea's Fury.

It creates dark water in its hand and fires it at Alice. She looks on in horror as she is hit and swept into a wall. She hits the wall hard and she leans forward as she coughs blood [Alice LP = 400].

Tyson and Takimaru: Alice!

Takimaru: You son of a….stop hurting her right now! Don't make me come down there!

Sir Kuraz: Be silent. You are not an extra, so you are not getting involved. Just sit back and enjoy the rest of the show.

Alice attempts to stand up, spitting up water and coughing as she gets on her knees. Kuraz clicks his teeth.

Sir Kuraz: You look pathetic. Truly, truly pathetic. You remind me of my adopted sister in a way.

Alice: Adopted sister…? You mean Demiurge, the one Luna fought?

Sir Kuraz: Was that her name? I'm already starting to forget her. Such a weakling….to call her my sister is an insult….to call her even a pet would be an insult. She's better off dead.

Alice's eyes widen and she stands right up.

Alice: That's it. I was angry before. But to say something so horrible…to say you wish someone who loves you is dead…I won't forgive you! Luna said that Demiurge looks up to you! You're her hero! And then you go…and say that….inexcusable! I'll never let that statement go unpunished! I'm going to beat you right here and now!

Sir Kuraz: So your fire has been lit. Very well. I suppose we can call this the end of Act III. Now begins our final act. Come then, show me your power, member of the Seven Stars. Let us give these people a real show!

Elsewhere, Yuji and Luna are driving down the road.

Luna: I feel embarrassed….thanks for doing this.

Yuji: No problem. I have no problem helping you with these groceries.

Luna: Thanks for saying that. I'm still going to feel embarrassed though

Yuji: Heh. Hm? What's going on at the theatre?

Luna: What do you mean?

Yuji: It looks like the lights are on. But I thought there wasn't to be a performance tonight.

Luna: Hey you're right. I wonder if it has something to do with that flier….

Yuji: Flier?

Luna: Oh, when I was walking by Alice's house, she had a flyer. You know, one of those papers the theatre hands on when a new play comes to town?

Yuji: She was? That's odd. She didn't mention it to me.

Luna: Or me for that matter….

Yuji: I don't like this. Come on, let's get these back to your place and get the others.

Luna: Right!

The two drive off.

Alice: Alright, it's my turn! With this….I have a chance! I summon a monster in face down defense mode. I also place one card face down and end my turn.

Sir Kuraz: Then it is my turn. I discard two monsters and Special Summon another Fabled Soulkius [ATK 2200/DEF 2100 LV 6]. Now I summon Fabled Oltro [ATK 800/DEF 500 LV 2].

Tyson: Is he?!

Sir Kuraz: I tune the level 2 Fabled Oltros and level 6 Fabled Soulkius.

Oltros becomes 2 rings that Soulkius flies through, becoming 6 stars [2 + 6 = 8]

Sir Kuraz: Radiate and shine! The casting call has you in the lead role! Synchro Summon! To the stage, Fabled Valkyrus [ATK 2900/DEF 1700 LV 8].

Takimaru: Another one of those things?!

Sir Kuraz: Face it girl, you are completely outmatched! Fabled Ragin, attack!

It swoops quickly and destroys the monster [Star Sorceress]

Tyson: Alice!

Sir Kuraz: This is the end! Now then, end this Fabled Leviathan

Alice: I don't think so. Trap card, Laws of the Universe. When a monster I control is destroyed and the opponent attacks me, I can negate the attack and destroy all my opponent's monsters.

Sir Kuraz: What!?

Alice: Go!

The attack is reflected and turns into three beams that destroy all 3 Synchro monsters.

Sir Kuraz: No way….my actors….

Tyson: Yes! Go Alice!

Sir Kuraz: In this really happening? Damn it….I have to end my turn. My hand would be discarded due to Card of Demise, but I have no hand to discard.

Alice: That's not a problem. Here we go, my turn! I summon Omniverse [ATK 1700/DEF 1300 LV 4]. Using this monster, I can revive one monster from my graveyard. I have the option of raising its level, but I don't need to do that. Come on back, Spell Astronomer [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I could raise his level, but no need. I tune the level 4 Spell Astronomer and level 4 Omniverse.

Omniverse becomes 4 rings that Astronomer flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Alice: The….

Sir Kuraz: No! No! No! No! This is not in my script! How dare you fools mess up my lovely work?!

Alice: Um…are you okay?

Sir Kuraz: You are not allowed to Synchro Summon! This is wrong, wrong, wrong!

Alice: Well…whatever, I'll still do it! Now it's too late for the chant though. Come on out, Darkstar Dragon [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Tyson: Yes, her ace monster!

Man: Uh oh!

Man 2: Sir Kuraz!

Alice: This….is for hurting my friends and family you creep! Attack him directly!

Sir Kuraz: Trap card, Patent Treaty. When this card is activated, I end the Battle Phase. And then we both draw a card.

Alice: Fine. I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Kuraz: My turn, scene! Tell me Alice, do you know why I use theatre terms?

Alice: I don't really care but….

Sir Kuraz: You see, I was once like you. A brilliant young writer with hope in my eyes. I had just finished my first script and how excited I was! I could not wait to show everyone my wonderful work! Yet everyone I went to would not accept it. I went to 10 different people and yet still, no one would accept it. For years I wondered, what on earth could that reason be? And then my answer finally came. I was approached by our king. And he told my something. He told this world was nothing but a giant stage! We are all actors fighting for roles in jobs! Fighting for rewards for our acting with food and shelter! Fighting for respect in friends! And so the king promised me one thing. If I assist him in his goals, he'll give me power! Power to become anything and anyone I want in this world!

Alice: You're insane! It's true this world may be competitive! But you can't give up so easily! You need to hold on to your dream and keep going!

Sir Kuraz: Ah yes. I know you are just like me. You also hold a dream deep down inside. You wish for that book to become successful.

Alice: How do you…!

Sir Kuraz: That is the reason why I dueled you. To tell you….the sorrow will destroy you. People only know you in the role of a singer. They'll NEVER accept you in the role of a writer. Rest assured though. I'll need your life before the sadness comes. My turn, scene! I use Scapegoat. This allows me to Special Summon four Sheep Tokens [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1 each]. Heh heh heh. Now I use the Spell card Heredity. This lets me revive one Synchro monster as a Tuner monster. I revive my Fabled Valkyrus [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8].

Alice: Eh? Oh no!

Tyson: It can't be!

Takimaru: No…please don't tell me…

Sir Kuraz: I tune my level 8 Fabled Valkyrus and my 4 level 1 Sheep Tokens.

Valkyrus becomes 8 rings that all 4 Tokens fly through, becoming 4 stars [8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 12]

Sir Kuraz: Radiate and shine! The casting call has you in the lead role! Synchro Summon! To the stage, Creator of Light- Hikalanch [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12].

A bright light shines and rainbows appear. Soldiers begin to flee as Alice, Takimaru, and Tyson cover up.

Takimaru: Ah!

Tyson: My eyes are burning!

A cocoon of rainbows is formed. From the cocoon, a butterfly creature breaks out and releases a great and powerful light.

Alice: A Creator….

It shrinks in size to fight inside the building and shrieks. From the street, everyone sees the bright light resonating from the theatre.

Raythe: Ugh. What's with this damn light so late at night?

Cain: This signal….no doubt. A Creator is there.

Yuji: A Creator….come on everyone, we need to hurry!

Sir Kuraz: Prepare thyself for the end! With this, Act IV and our great show comes to an end! You acting was superb, but I'm afraid I won't be recasting you in anything anytime soon. End her life my Creator! Bright Morning Radiance!

The monster absorbs rainbows into itself. In a flash, its wings open and it releases a powerful aurora of light. Everyone is blinded as the light engulfs Alice and her monster.

Tyson: Alice! Alice!

Takimaru: Are you okay?! Alice!

Sir Kuraz: Curtain. Thanks for coming ladies and gentlemen. We hope you enjoyed your show. Please come again…..

Alice: Don't just shut the curtain yet. After all, Act V is just starting.

The light vanishes and Alice still stands.

Tyson: You're okay!

Sir Kuraz: What?! But this is impossible!

Alice: Darkstar Dragon can release a set card and negate all damage I take. Plus, since I sent the Trap card Cosmos Preservation to the graveyard, my monster is not destroyed.

Sir Kuraz: No….no! No, no, no, no, no! This is NOT in my script! Not in the script! Why?! Why do you fools continue to disobey my script!? It's a wonderful script!

Tyson: You can't predict everything! People can often surpass your expectations

Takimaru: Yeah. And you're a lousy writer anyway!

Sir Kuraz: I see now…..it's not me. It's you! It's you selfish actors! How dare you not follow my script?! I'll make you all pay!

Alice: I've heard enough of this! You can't say stuff like that! We aren't just actors searching for jobs. True, there's conflict, and some people are better in certain jobs than others. But we also depend on each other. We help each other accomplish our dreams.

Sir Kuraz: A dream. I learned long ago to forget about all dreams. They are hopeless things to have. They only act as chains.

Alice: It's true, I'm scared. I don't know if I'm any good at writing. I'll only know though if I give it a chance! And I'll never give up until I see it through to the end!

A powerful aura is given off. She screams from power.

Takimaru: Is this…?

Sir Kuraz: N-No! This isn't in the script either!

Alice: What…is this power?

???: Follow your dream. Let neither rock nor mountain block your path.

Alice: Well….alright, I'll keep going! It's my draw! This card…..is it true?! Alright, get ready for this! I reverse the level of a monster out [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV -8] and Special Summon Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8].

Sir Kuraz: It can't be….that wasn't in the list of roles…not that it matters! I use the effect of my Creator! When my opponent Special Summons a monster, I can destroy it and deal 500 points of damage to the opponent. Truth Shines!

Alice: Sorry! Agent of Seven's Special Summon can not be negated. And now, my power, I tune the level 8 Agent of Seven and level -8 Darkstar Dragon!

Seven becomes 8 rings that Dragon flies through, becoming 8 black stars that destroy each other. [8 + -8 = 0]

Alice: Though the sun and moon may go out, the stars will only shine and erase the darkness from the world. Zero Synchro! Illuminate, Colorless Dark Dragon [ATK 2700/DEF 2200 LV 0]

Tyson: Wow….

Sir Kuraz: Fool! I use the effect of my Creator! Truth Shines!

Alice: No! My dream won't be stopped here! I use the effect of Colorless Dark Dragon. Clarify!

The light fades out

Alice: By removing from play 3 Spell or Trap cards, one of my opponent's monsters has their effects negate and their attack points reduced to 0 until the End Phase [ATK 0/DEF 5000 LV 12].

Sir Kuraz: An attack power of zero?! No! My…my script!

Alice: Here's a bit of advice. Next time….make a better script. Colorless Dark Dragon attacks Creator of Light- Hikalanch. Go, Clear Sonic Shooter!

The monster charges its attack. Hikalanch loads light into its wings and flaps them, creating a massive energy wave that hurtles towards Dragon. It fires its attack and it hits the waves. The Dragon's attack keeps getting stronger and starts to push the other attack away.

Sir Kuraz: Impossible!

Alice: Go, end this!

The attack punches through, piercing Hikalanch through the chest. The monster shrieks in pain and slowly fades into dust. The attack strikes the ground and blows Kuraz away as he screams [Sir Kuraz LP = 0]. Alice deactivates her Duel Disk and walks over.

Alice: Curtain.

Sir Kuraz: Impressive….very impressive….it looks I lost. Me, #9. What an insult…you're strong girl. You had a good dream. I'm happy for you.

Alice: Mm mm. It's not my dream. It's the dream me and my friends share. The dream we all want for ourselves

Sir Kuraz: I see….then you AND your friends have a good dream. I wish….I could have one like that. Well….I could I suppose. Now that I'll see her again….

Alice: Her?

She reaches for Kuraz, but he vanishes in a bright flash. Alice recoils as Takimaru and Tyson's rope vanishes and they fall to the ground.

Takimaru: Agh!

Alice: Hey! Are you two alright?!

Tyson: I'm fine. What about you?

Alice: Don't worry. I'm good.

She looks up smiling at Colorless as it vanishes into stardust.

Luna: What was that?

Raythe: Must have been another Zero Synchro monster.

Yuji: So another Knight must have been defeated.

Around town, geysers of Chaos erupt from the ground as rocks and wind load it into containers.

Sir Raiza: The king was right. Forcing Zero Synchro monsters and Creators to battle creates Chaos.

Sir Granmarg: Hm….yes indeed. But the question is….why so much?

Back in the theatre, Alice gets a phone call.

Alice: Hang on, hello?

Man: Hello, Miss Kenjiro? The writer of A Starry Knight?

Alice: Yes?

Man: We'll glad to speak to you. We personally thought your book was excellent.

Alice: You….you did?!

Tyson and Takimaru: They did?!

Man: We would love to make a deal with you. Should I draw up some contracts?

Alice: Y-Yes! That would…be…amazing….

She begins to tear up. Tyson and Takimaru grin at each other as Alice continues to sob happily

Ending

Card of the Day: Fabled Lurrie

Episode 233: Script of Death!

In the castle, inside of a bright room, Kuraz is at a desk writing.

Sir Kuraz: Yes, yes! Then that ends the third act! It's finished!

A vine grows as Kuraz turns, seeing Willas there.

Sir Willas: So, you finally finished your script?

Sir Kuraz: Indeed. It has taken a long time, but it is finally done. The play that will bring about the end of the Seven Stars.

Sir Willas: Would you mind if I read it?

Sir Kuraz: No way. That would ruin the performance. I'm afraid if you want to see it, you need to purchase a ticket. After all, all that's left is getting a hold of the actors.

Sir Willas: And you've already filled the roles?

Sir Kuraz: Yes. Indeed I have.

Opening

Alice is sitting her house as she nervously grips the chair as her phone rings and someone leaves a message.

Man: Hello Miss Alice Kenjiro! Thank you so much for your courtesy call earlier today. However, we regret to say we are still reviewing your novel, A Starry Knight. We promise to give you feedback as soon as we are done reviewing it. Until then, we ask for your patience.

The message ends as Alice sighs. Tyson walks into the room and steps back as he sees Alice huddled.

Tyson: Hey sis, are you okay?

Alice: Oh….hey Tyson. Don't worry. I'm doing just fine. No need to worry about me.

Tyson: Sis, you really need to stop worrying. We all read your draft. We think it's really good! You need to have more faith in it.

Alice: Yes, I'm trying to. But it's hard to just wait. And with everything going on involving the Knights….it's just hard to stay calm.

Tyson: Don't worry. Yuji and the others will help us fight! As long as we're around, those Knights don't stand a chance!

Alice: Yes….I suppose you're right. Come on; let's get out of the house for a little bit. I think I need some fresh air.

Tyson: That sounds like a good idea. We'll pay a visit to Takimaru. I'm sure he would appreciate that.

Alice nods and gets up, following him outside. At the park, Takimaru seems to be in a duel.

Takimaru: I equip Magic Formula to my Tempest Magician. Now, attack his Millennium Golem!

Magician destroys the monster as the anonymous duelist falls back [Duelist LP = 0]. Takimaru is panting,

Takimaru: Gah! Come on! Is that the best you can do!? I've beaten all of you like five times!

Man: No one's making you fight us. Besides, I think we would prefer not getting constantly beaten by you.

Takimaru: Oh what, you're scared?!

Another man grabs his arm.

Man: Kid, I don't know hat's gotten you so wound up, but you're ruining this for everyone else. Please, just go.

Takimaru clenches his fist and storms off. He begins to kick a can as he grumbles in anger.

Takimaru: That dueling club was for everyone. I have every right to duel there as does everyone else. So whatever. Those guys are weak anyway. No matter how many times I duel with them, I won't become nearly strong enough for that Willas guy. And how can I help Alice and the others if….?

Sir Kuraz: My, my. Such powerful convictions you have. I may just write a script about you when this is all over.

Takimaru: Huh? Who said that?

Sir Kuraz: But for the time being, you'll make a good extra.

A bright light flashes. Everyone in the street covers their eyes as Takimaru seems to vanish. When the light fades, everyone looks around.

Man: What was that?

Woman: Why was there a bright flash?

In a café, Alice suddenly stands up and looks out the window. Tyson stops and looks as well.

Tyson: Did you….feel that?

Alice: Yeah…it wasn't a good feeling either. Something's really wrong here.

Tyson: You want to just go?

Alice: Yeah. I'd like to see what that was.

The two get up and head to the area. There is nothing there except for people crowding around.

Alice: Excuse me, did something happen?

Woman: Yeah. All of sudden there was this bright flash of light. And when it was gone, a kid who was standing there was gone.

Alice: A kid?! Who was it?!

Woman: I-I don't know his name!

Alice: Oh…..sorry. Thanks for your time.

Woman: Hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before?

Alice: Oh…no. You must be seeing things.

Woman: Hm….alright then.

Alice: Well, that was a dead end. What on earth could have happened?

Tyson: Maybe we should split up. I think I'll tell everyone else and get them in on this.

Alice: I'll go find out more about what's going on. Just promise me you'll be careful.

Tyson: Hey, come on now. I won't do anything dangerous. You know me. I try avoid that if possible.

The two head off in separate directions. As Tyson heads to Luna's house first, someone else stands there, a man with golden hair.

Man: Hello there little boy.

Tyson: Huh?

Man: I'm selling tickets for a performance tonight at the theatre. Would you like to come? It's one night only.

Tyson: A play? Well sorry. We don't have time to go to any plays.

Sir Kuraz: That's really too bad. After all…

A bright light suddenly flashes. Tyson covers his eyes.

Sir Kuraz: You're the guest of honor.

In town, Alice is still looking around.

Alice: Nothing else seems unusual in town. Could it be that it was just random occurrence? Or….something else? Well, maybe I should make sure the others are okay.

She starts to run home. When she gets there, something is attached to her door. She looks confused and looks around before ripping it off.

Alice: Tonight, one night only, see the performance of a lifetime at the East Theatre. Make sure to get there at 8 o' clock sharp. What is this?

She turns the paper over and freezes as there is a picture of Takimaru and Tyson on the back.

Alice:….I see. So now I'm their target. Should I tell the others? …No. They've already dealt with these guys. Besides, they'll keep picking on us unless we defend ourselves. Alright then!

Luna is walking by when she sees this.

Luna: Alice? What's she doing? She looks….odd.

Elsewhere in town, Takimaru and Tyson are tied up and gagged as Kuraz is ordering some men around.

Sir Kuraz: Let's see….the spotlight goes up there. The sandbags should go to the right. No, no, no! The bolt needs to go 3.5 centimeters t the right! 3.5! You morons are going to ruin my whole performance!

Man: Can I ask why we're doing this?

Man 2: Shut up. You can't disobey a direct order from one of the top 10.

Tyson: You're not going to get away with this! Yuji and the others will stop you!

Sir Kuraz: Yuji? Oh no, that won't do. He's not in my script.

Takimaru: If you mention your stupid script one more time, I'm going to tear it up and stuff it down your throat!

Sir Kuraz: Oh ho ho. Perhaps I should have written you a larger role. Oh well. I suppose there's always my next work. Now then, act like a good audience and wait for the show to start. It's going to be a performance you won't ever forget!

He walks off as Takimaru and Tyson struggle, but don't get free.

Takimaru: Alice, stay away, no matter what! It's a trap!

That night, Alice is heading to the theatre in the rain. She is flipping through her deck while holding on to the other umbrella.

Alice: I don't have a Zero Synchro monster. If I'm going up against those Knights, that might be a problem. But I can't just hide anymore.

She arrives and puts away her umbrella. She walks into the building and heads down the hallway. She sees an arrow pointing to the dressing room and heads in. On a desk lies a Duel Disk that she puts on and heads into a dark room. She looks around when bright lights suddenly turn on and she covers her eyes. Kuraz stands there.

Sir Kuraz: Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming down to tonight's play! We have a very special performance. Allow me to present, written by yours truly, A War of Warriors, a lovely story about a young girl named Alice Kenjiro who fights for her life!

Silence. Alice looks confused when Kuraz turns with an angry look to the soldiers in the audience.

Men: Yay.

Sir Kuraz: And that's not all. We have some special guests viewing our show tonight. And here they are!

Takimaru and Tyson descend, still tied up.

Alice: Takimaru! Tyson! You jerk!

Sir Kuraz: Now then, there's no mistake. Are you prepared to fight?

Alice: After kidnapping my friends? Of course. No way am I letting that slide!

Sir Kuraz: Now then, take up your sword. And let sue do battle!

He holds out his hand. A bright flash shines and a claymore appears in the air that Kuraz takes. Alice activates her Duel Disk.

Both: Duel! [Sir Kuraz LP = 4000][Alice LP = 4000]

Sir Kuraz: Scene! The first turn goes to me I draw. I summon Fabled Ashenveil [ATK 1600/DEF 1200 LV 4]. With that, I set a card and end my turn. Curtain!

Alice: My turn. I summon Mad Stratos [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Attack Fabled Ashenveil!

Sir Kuraz: Foolish girl. I use the effect of Ashenveil! By discarding one card, he gains 600 attack points [ATK 2200/DEF 1200 LV 4].

Alice: No! I can't stop my attack!

Ashenveil fires a beam of light that destroys Stratos. Alice gets hit with it and steps back [Alice LP = 3700]

Tyson and Takimaru: Alice!

Alice: Damn it. I set two cards and end my turn.

Sir Kuraz: Then it's my turn. Scene! I discard two cards to the graveyard. This allows me to revive Fabled Soulkius [ATK 2200/DEF 2100 LV 6]. As Fabled Lurrie was discarded, I get to Special Summon it [ATK 200/DEF 400 LV 1]. Next I summon the Tuner monster Fabled Kushano [ATK 1100/DEF 800 LV 3]

Alice: Tuner monster?! A Creator? No, he doesn't have enough monsters or levels.

Sir Kuraz: I tune my level 3 Fabled Kushano, level 4 Fabled Ashenveil, and level 1 Fabled Lurrie.

Kushano becomes 3 rings that Ashenveil and Lurrie fly through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 1 + 4 = 8]

Sir Kuraz: Radiate and shine! The casting call has you in the lead role! Synchro Summon! To the stage, Fabled Valkyrus [ATK 2900/DEF 1700 LV 8].

Takimaru: Whoa…..a level 8 Synchro monster already.

Sir Kuraz: How sad. To think this duel is over already. Valkyrus, bring down the curtain!

Alice: Trap card, Negate Attack! Now your attacks this turn are negated.

Valkyrus's attack is blocked.

Sir Kuraz: It matters not. Turn end. Curtain! And with that, Act 1 comes to an end. Let's see….how you do in Act II.

Alice: Don't take my lightly! Here we go, I draw! I summon Spell Astronomer in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 1600 LV 4]. Then I set two cards and end my turn.

Sir Kuraz: A rather boring performance. Maybe I chose the wrong actor. At this rate, the whole performance will be ruined!

Alice: He's still…thinking in theatre terms….

Sir Kuraz: Very well, let's continue Act II. Perhaps things will liven up. Scene! I send Fabled Grimro to the graveyard. Now I get to take one Fabled monster from my deck and add it to my hand. I summon Fabled Urustos [ATK 1500/DEF 200 LV 4]. When I have two or less cards in my hand, the attack points of all Fabled monsters go up by 400 [ATK 1900/DEF 200 LV 4][ATK 3300/DEF 1700 LV 8][ATK 2600/DEF 2100 LV 6]. Let's battle! I attack with Fabled Urustos.

It rushes forward and destroys Astronomer.

Sir Kuraz: Now, finish her! Double direct attack!

Alice: I don't think so! Trap card, Message in the Stars. This lets me Special Summon a level 4 or below monster in my deck. I summon Galaxy Mage [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. When this card is summoned, I get to take a Spell card from my deck and use it instantly. And the card I use is Dark Hole.

Sir Kuraz: Dark Hole? Do you plan on destroying even your own monsters?

Alice: Nope. I wouldn't do that. Trap card, White Hole! When Dark Hole is activated, my monsters aren't destroyed.

A black hole opens and sucks in only Kuraz's monsters.

Sir Kuraz: I see. A nice move. But will it last? Such a comeback must be considered the start of Act III. I end my turn. Curtain

Alice: Here we go. My turn. When there is a monster out, I can Special Summon Stardust Clone. But if I do, his stats become equal to the other monster [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now I release both Galaxy Mage and Stardust Clone to Advance Summon Living Planet [ATK 2700/DEF 2000 LV 7]. Attack him! Go, Planetary Orbit.

Planet comes crashing back and hits the ground, creating a massive shockwave that hits Kuraz back [Sir Kuraz LP = 1300]

Man: Your highness!

Man 2: Oh man,…what do we do?!

Tyson: Keep it up Alice!

Takimaru: We'll be free in no time!

Alice: I set a card and end my turn. Well Knight? Are you ready to give up?

Sir Kuraz: Are you kidding? The third act is finally getting interesting! This is just what the performance needed! Look at how fired up the audience is getting! I want to hear them cheer! I draw, scene! I use Card of Demise. This lets me draw 5 cards from my deck. In 5 turns, I lose five cards. That's all I need. I use another Spell, Graceful Charity. Now I draw 3 cards from my deck and discard 2. As I sent two Fabled Lurries to the graveyard, they revive [ATK 200/DEF 400 LV 1] [ATK 200/DEF 400 LV 1]. Now I release both and Advance Summon Fabled Dianaria [ATK 2800/DEF 300 LV 8]. Now for the Spell card Quick Summon. This allows me to Normal Summon another monster. Come, Fabled Raven [ATK 1300/DEF 1000 LV 2]. I tune my level 2 Fabled Raven and level 8 Fabled Dianaria.

Raven becomes 2 rings that Dianaria flies through, becoming 8 stars [2 + 8 = 10]

Sir Kuraz: Radiate and shine! The casting call has you in the lead role! Synchro Summon! To the stage, Fabled Leviathan [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 10]

Alice: No way!

Sir Kuraz: Now, get here! Sea's Fury!

Leviathan conjures up black water and shoots the monster as it is swept away and destroyed. Alice screams in pain [Alice LP = 3400]

Tyson: Sis!

Sir Kuraz: And with that, I set a card and end my turn. Curtain!

Alice: Don't think….you've beaten me yet! My turn. I summon Planet Guardian in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 1500 LV 3]. That's all I can do, but at least it'll last.

Sir Kuraz: This is just pathetic. The third act needs more excitement! Well, whatever. If the actors are going to be so bad, I might as well just recast your role. Here we go, scene! I use the Spell card, Hammer Shot. I can destroy the monster on the field with the strongest attack points. I destroy Fabled Leviathan.

Alice: What?!

Sir Kuraz: When Fabled Leviathan is destroyed, I can take 3 cards from my graveyard and add them to my hand. Now by discarding Fabled Grimro to the graveyard and add a Fabled monster to my hand from my deck. Now I use the Spell card Card Destruction. We send our hands to the graveyard. And now by sending one card to the graveyard, I return Fabled Kushano to my hand. Now I summon Fabled Krus [ATK 1000/DEF 800 LV 2]. Trap card, Rays of Light. This lets me revive one LIGHT monster. Come back, Fabled Leviathan [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 10]

Alice: It's back!

Sir Kuraz: And that isn't all! If I have a LIGHT monster in my hand, it is summoned to the field. Come forth, Fabled Kushano [ATK 1100/DEF 800 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Fabled Kushano and level 2 Fabled Krus.

Kushano becomes 3 rings that Krus flies through, becoming 2 stars [3 + 2 = 5]

Sir Kuraz: Radiate and shine! The casting call has you in the lead role! Synchro Summon! To the stage, Fabled Ragin [ATK 2300/DEF 1800 LV 5].

Alice: Two monsters….Planet Guardian doesn't stand a chance

Takimaru: This guy,….he's Synchro Summoning so quickly.

Sir Kuraz: You can not defeat me girl. At the end of this performance, your life will be gone.

Alice: No way. I can't lose but….he's just so strong.

She falls to her knees.

Tyson: Get up! Alice!

Sir Kuraz: Lost the will to fight have you? Then accept sweet defeat. And fall before me, Alice Kenjio! It's all going according to the script!

Alice gulps as Takimaru and Tyson look afraid and Sir Kuraz stands there.

Ending