Card of the Day: Color Warrior- Fiend Gray

Episode 87: A Bond Long Forgotten

Chimera is still leaving the field as the crowd is cheering.

Announcer: What a moving duel! It actually saddens me to say that it is over! But I'm afraid we have even more duels to have today! So, let's hope we have a few good ones throughout the day! Go, spin the wheel!

The wheel spins very quickly. It stops on Seth's face first.

Announcer: Wow! I don't believe our luck! Twice in a row, we get to see our mighty kings involved in duels!

Seth: I'm up now huh?

Salia: You'll do great! The people really want to see you.

Koga: Good luck!

Arnold: Remember, give the people a show.

Seth: Yeah, yeah.

He gets up and walks off.

Koga: Hey, don't you want to see who you're dueling against?

Seth: I won't know until the wheel spins anyway. I'll meet him down at the arena. See you guys later.

He heads off. In the hallway, a person watches him move to the duel field and clenches his fist in anger, snarling.

Opening

Seth is walking down the hallway when he sees Yusuke leaning against the wall.

Yusuke: Looks like you're up next. Good luck.

Seth: I don't need luck.

Yusuke: Hey, that's not nice. I'm just wishing you luck.

Seth: That's just it. I don't need luck.

Yusuke: You never know king. Even someone like you can lose.

Seth: Like hell. After all, I still a score to settle with you. There can only be one king you know?

Yusuke: Yeah. Let's fight again.

Seth grins and walks off as Yusuke heads in the opposite direction into the stands just as the wheel stops.

Announcer: Shimmer! Shimmer is our second duelist for this match!

Yusuke: Shimmer? Who's Shimmer?

The boy in the hallway laughs and sits up

Boy: My turn eh? Guess this is destiny playing its hand.

He heads down the hallway. Seth is revving his engine when an envelope falls. He picks it up and sees it's the letter from his parents.

Seth: Mom….Dad…I'll come home as soon as I can.

He gets on his bike and takes off from the starting gate. He only goes a short distance as spotlights shine down

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, let's bring out our second king! The one representing the hearts and minds of the people in town! Come on, Seth Kuranma!

He races around the arena a few times waving/

Seth: Hello everyone! Let's have a good show, what do you say?

The crowd goes nuts as he races back to the starting line. The other duelist rides around and heads to the starting line.

Dex: Wow, not even a cheer.

Alicia: I've never heard of this Shimmer before. What ranking is he?

Axel: 60.

Dex: 60? That low?

Axel: Yusuke was 120 when he fought against Seth. Rankings don't mean much.

Tamika: There's some truth to that.

Axel: Yes, Shimmer is 60. And Greg is 54.

He glares at the Top Box where Greg is. Greg notices and puts on a grin, waving at him as Axel snarls in anger.

Seth: Nice to meet you. Shimmer right?

Shimmer: Don't you dare show me your hand.

Seth looks surprised and withdraws his hand. Shimmer looks straight ahead.

Shimmer: Come on. Let's duel already.

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

D- Wheels: Duel mode, auto-pilot stand by. Countdown, initiate. 10, 9, 8…

Seth: Say….you seem familiar somehow. Have we met somewhere before?

Shimmer: Of course you wouldn't know. Well let's duel. You'll see your punishment as we fight.

Seth: My punishment? Sorry, I don't think I've done anything wrong.

Shimmer: And that's why you need to be punished.

Seth: Whatever you say.

D- Wheel: 3…2….1…0

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

They take off from the starting line. They race for the first corner as Seth easily gets the lead. Shimmer struggles to keep up as his D- Wheel coughs and sputters.

Seth: Hm? Your D- Wheel doesn't seem to be in good shape.

He slows down to meet Shimmer. Shimmer growls and revs the engine as he gets enough of a boost to get the lead.

Seth: Hey!

Shimmer: A taste of your own underhanded tricks. It doesn't feel good, does it? To be betrayed back.

Seth: Look, I really have no idea what you're talking about. But listen, this is a duel. Whatever happened, can't we leave it in the past?

Shimmer: No. I can never let your sin go. I'll crush you completely. First as a duelist, then as a king, then as a friend.

Seth: I still have no idea what you're talking about, but fine!

Shimmer: My turn. I draw. I set a monster. I also set a card and end my turn.

Seth: Here we go, my turn! [SPC: Shimmer = 1 Seth = 1] I summon Color Warrior- Surging Blue [ATK 1400/DEF 300 LV 3]. Destroy his face down defense monster! Go, Tidal Wave.

It throws water at the ground and creates a small tidal wave that washes away the set monster.

Shimmer: When Magical Merchant is flipped face up, I draw cards from my deck until I get a Spell or Trap card. Then, any other cards I drew go to the graveyard. Let's go. First draw, monster. Second draw, monster. Third draw, monster. Fourth draw, monster. Fifth draw, monster. Sixth draw…Spell. That means I send the other five to the graveyard.

Seth: He just milled his own deck by 5 cards. What's he thinking exactly? I set two cards and end my turn.

Shimmer: Then it's my turn. [SPC: Shimmer = 2 Seth = 2]. Here we go. I play….

He begins to swerve as his tire seems to move up and down. Seth looks shocked and speeds up.

Seth: Hey, are you…?

Shimmer: Don't touch me!

He smacks his hand away.

Shimmer: Here we go! I remove from play two WATER monsters and one FIRE monster in my graveyard [Dragon Ice, Blizzard Dragon, and Solar Flare Dragon]. This lets me Special Summon this card from my hand. Come on, Frost and Flame Dragon [ATK 2300/DEF 2100 LV 6].

Seth: So that's why he sent all those cards to the graveyard!

Shimmer: Now for his effect! I discard one card in my hand to the graveyard [Morphing Jar #2] and destroy a card out. I destroy your Color Warrior- Surging Blue! Flame Breath!

The fire head burns away the monster.

Shimmer: That's not all! I summon Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV 4 [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Let's battle! Frost and Flame Dragon attacks you directly! Go, Frostbite Breath!

Seth: Trap card, Paint Thinner. This negates damage from a battle.

The ice head spits out a chunk of ice that is blocked.

Shimmer: Second attack! Horus, strike him down! Go, Black Flame!

Horus flies over and spits fire at Seth. He grits his teeth and doesn't cry out [Seth LP = 2400]

Shimmer: Now, Trap card, Destruction's Reward. When I deal direct damage to the opponent, I draw a card. Now I set a card. Speed Spell- Experience. When a LV monster battled this turn, I can ignore its effect and level it up. I level up Horus the Black Flame Dragon to LV 6 [ATK 2300/DEF 1600 LV 6].

Announcer: Amazing! It leveled up!

Shimmer: As long as this monster is out, you can not use Spell cards. I set a card and end my turn.

Seth: Before that happens, Trap card, Call of the Haunted. This lets me revive one monster. The monster I bring back is Color Warrior- Surging Blue [ATK 1400/DEF 300 LV 3].

Shimmer: That's like you….

Alicia: I don't get it. Why use Call of the Haunted now? He could have blocked Horus's attack.

Axel: Yeah, but his monster would have been destroyed. Obviously he wants to keep it out.

Seth: Now, my turn! [SPC: Seth = 3 Shimmer = 3]. I summon Color Warrior- Life Cream [ATK 800/DEF 800 LV 3]. I tune my level 3 Color Warrior- Life Cream and level 3 Color Warrior- Surging Blue.

Cream becomes 3 rings that Blue 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- Shining White [ATK 2500/DEF 1000 LV 6]. This card can attack my opponent directly if all his monsters are in attack mode. Get him. White Feather Storm!

White flies up and shoots feathers at Shimmer. He is buffeted and begins to swerve a little before he gets back on track [Shimmer LP = 1500].

Seth: Then I set a card and end my turn. Damage is more important right now.

Shimmer: You really haven't changed at all, you know?

Seth: You….card set.

Shimmer: You still don't remember? Enough playing around. Looks like I need to get super serious. Here we go. Draw [SPC: Shimmer = 4 Seth = 4]. I summon Hydrogeddon [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4] I send a monster card to the graveyard to use the effect of Frost and Flame Dragon [Water Dragon]. This lets me destroy that Color Warrior.

Seth: Trap card, Synchro Barrier. This lets me release a Synchro monster. Now I can negate damage for two turns.

Shimmer: Oh no you don't! Trap card, Royal Decree. Now, neither player can use Trap cards. That means Synchro Barrier is negated.

Seth: This strategy….I remove form play Color Warrior- Life Cream. Now, until my next Draw Phase, the effects of all Trap or Spells are negated.

Warrior vanishes as a barrier blocks all damage.

Shimmer: No! I failed again!?

Seth: Shimmer…..I think I know now. Who you are. Am I right….Tobias?

Shimmer: …So you do remember me after all Seth?

Seth: Yes. It's been a long time though.

Salia: What's going on? He knows this person?

Tobias: It's been a long time Seth…..you traitor.

Seth: A traitor? I think that's harsh, don't you?

Tobias: No, I don't! Seeing you as this king….seeing you in this city….it disgusts me!

A flashback happens as he talks. A farmer is hoeing his potatoes when he walks off for a second. Two small boys run over to a cart. The young Tobias nods and Seth kicks the cart, sending the watermelons inside tumbling out. The farmer runs out and sees them running off laughing

Farmer: You brats! Get back here and help me clean this up!

Far away, the two are laughing and eating.

Seth: Timber!

Tobias: Why's he being such a prune? He's not going t eat them anyway. We might as well.

Seth: Got that right.

Tobias: We were friends, weren't we? All that time we spent there, having fun between work and school. But….you just…..could not be content with life there. He always had to have more.

A young Seth and Tobias are eating ice cream

Tobias: Hey….Seth?

Seth: Tobias, one day I'm going to leave this place.

Tobias: Leave? But where would you go?

Seth: I want to see what's out there for me. I've heard there are duel champions out there.

Tobias: Duel champions? Come on, be serious! Duel Monsters is just a silly game we play for fun!

Seth: I can't stay Tobias. This just isn't my calling. So I'm going to at least give it a shot. But I promise I'll come back Tobias, when I'm a true king.

Tobias: Well….okay. Just don't expect me to kiss the ground you walk on.

Seth and Tobias begin laughing as the flashback ends.

Tobias: But…you didn't keep your promise! It's been four years since you even sent a letter! Your parents need you, but you don't care! Your friends miss you but you don't care! This king label has made you lose sight of everything!

Seth: Tobias, that's not it. …

Tobias: Shut up! If you can't come home as long as this "king" label exists, I'm going to beat you! And then you'll be FORCED to come home!

Seth: …Alright then Tobias. If you're really going to make me fight you, I will. I draw [SPC: Seth = 5 Shimmer = 5]. I summon Color Warrior- Infinite Snow-white in defense mode [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. Turn end. That ends my turn.

Tobias: Is that all you've got? Maybe you're not as strong as they say! Fine! Then I'll be the king now! Here we go, my draw! [SPC: Seth = 6 Shimmer = 6]. I use Speed Spell- Experience. Now I can select a LV monster and level it up. I evolve Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV 6 to LV 8 [ATK 3000/DEF 1800 LV 8].

Announcer: Amazing! His ultimate monster!

Tobias: Now it ends! I discard a monster [Goka, the Pyre of Malice] and destroy your monster!

Seth: I use the effect of Snow-white. By paying 400 life points, I can negate its destruction [Seth LP = 2000]

Tobias: That won't save you. After all, it's still damage. Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV 8, Frost and Flame Dragon, Hydrogeddon, triple attack!

Seth: Then I use its effect three more times!

Horus flies over it and spits out black fire. White manages to stay alive as the fire burns Seth [Seth LP = 1600]. Hydrogeddon roars and spits out a powerful gust that hits Snow-white dead on and it barely takes the attack [Seth LP = 1200]. Frost and Flame Dragon spits out two attacks, one of fire and one of ice that jot Snow-white and it is badly wounded as the shockwaves hit Seth as well [Seth LP = 800].

Tobias: It won't be much longer now. Soon we'll be able to play in the fields again Seth! As soon as I strip you of your title!

Seth: Tobias…you've really improved.

Tobias: I…I have? I mean, well uh….thanks. It was all to fight you, you know? So I could fight you in the tournament.

Seth: I'm glad. It's good to fight you again after so long. Now I know I'll enjoy myself. My turn [SPC: Seth = 6 Shimmer = 6]. It's been fun. But now I need to put this to bed. I summon Color Warrior- Illusion Mosaic [ATK 1500/DEF 900 LV 4]. I use his effect! I can equip him to my opponent's monster. If I decide to do this, the monster he equips to can not use its effect. The monster I equip it to is Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV 8.

Tobias: Oh no! Now you can use Spell cards!

Seth: Exactly. Now I use Speed Spell- Tartarus Fusion. This lets me fuse monsters in the graveyard as long as they form a DARK Attribute monster. I fuse a Color Warrior Synchro monster and a Color Warrior [Color Warrior- Shining White and Color Warrior- Surging Blue] for Color Warrior- Fiend Gray [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Tobias: No way!

Seth: Go! Destroy Frost and Flame Dragon! Go, Darkness Gray!

It shoots darkness from its hands that pierce Dragon and destroy it. Tobias slows down as he screams [Shimmer LP = 700]

Seth: And now his effect. When he destroys a monster in battle, one of your monsters in the graveyard is remove from play. And then you take damage equal to its attack points. I remove from play your Goka, the Pyre of Malice.

It appears and turns into a dark ball that hits Tobias. He cries out again as he slows to a stop [Shimmer LP = 0]. Seth comes to a stop as well.

Announcer: Winner! Our king gets to keep his position!

Seth: Tobias, good duel.

Tobias: Why…..why?! You could have been free! You wouldn't have this city as your obligation! Why….why did you fight me? We could have gone home again….

Seth: Tobias, I want to be free, that's true. But for the time being, it can't happen. Before I can say I was a king, my rule needs to end. By the hands of one other person.

He turns to the stands where Yusuke is. Tobias looks sad, but then sniffs and tries to put on a smile.

Shimmer: That's always been you. You've been one to do things half-way. Alright, you are serious. But promise me! Promise me you'll come back! Promise me one day my friend will come back!

Seth: As if you need to ask that. Fine, I promise Tobias. We should really get together sometime and eat some melon.

Tobias: Aha. Yeah. That would be nice.

The two shakes hands.

Yusuke: Friends….I'll save you Neo. Promise

He looks up at the Top Box where Neo is also looking down.

Ending

Narrator: There are forces at work outside of the matches. Agents of Grayson and Armen move on without dueling as a scandal is underway. And as it seems, Leon is caught in this scandal as well. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 88: Countdown to the End. Destiny Board.

Takimaru: I get it! Even though Yamnul survives destruction, it loses attack points. If Tyson keeps it up, it gets weaker. But Naught Barrel Dragon has 4000 attack points and Caius has 1600 life points. To win, he needs to get more heads.

Sir Caius: Fool! Do you think it'll be that easy?! The chances of getting a heads are almost astronomically false!

Tyson: even so, I'll keep going. Facts and statistics are one thing….but in actual practicality, they can be proven wrong! Go, toss 3! And….heads!

Sir Caius: Impossible!

Tyson: Go, third shot!

It fires again, blasting away almost all of Yamnul [ATK 2000/DEF 5000 LV 12]

Sir Caius: No! My all-powerful god! What have you done?!

Tyson: Go, finishing blow! This is for attacking my friends. Give your king this! We aren't giving up! Go, Nothing Roulette!

It fires so rapidly that Yamnul is blasted away before it can heal and vanishes completely. Caius screams as the bullets hit the ground and create massive explosions [Sir Caius LP = 0].

Sir Caius: This can't be….I had everything calculated to the last digit…how?! HOW?!

He vanishes into darkness as Tyson falls to his knees. He smiles and looks up at Naught Barrel Dragon.

Tyson: Thank you. You showed me my path.

Dragon seems to nod and vanishes as Tyson falls face forward.

Alice: Tyson!

She and Takimaru run over to her as the other Knights watch.

Sir Willas: Well, so much for his perfect calculations. Again we are shamed.

Sir Granmarg: It is those Zero Synchro monsters. They have the power to overcome our gods.

Chaos King: Well, neither way.

Chaos erupts out of the ground close to where the duel is. Ice forms around and traps it inside an iceberg as Mobius stands there

Chaos King: Zero Synchro is interesting. This could actually be the key to our ambition.

Raiza simply looks bored, but turns when he hears this and his mouth curls into a frown.

Ending

Card of the Day: Naught Barrel Dragon

Episode 232: Most Powerful of Machines, Rise Up

As Alice and Takimaru are running, a strange mist blows in.

Alice: A mist? Where did this come from?

Takimaru: Damn. I can't see a blasted thing. This fog is so thick.

Alice: No doubt about it. There's definitely something here. Can't you feel it?

Takimaru: Oh yeah. And I don't like it. We'd better get a move on.

They keep running

Opening

At the duel area [Alice and Takimaru LP = 3300][Tyson LP = 1600], Alice and Takimaru have one set card and Lunar Blaster [ATK 2100/DEF 1300 LV 5]. Tyson has no cards out.

Takimaru: What do you say? Finish him off?

Alice: Of course. Seeing him like that….makes him seem even more pathetic. I can't even stand to look at him anymore. Let's erase him.

Takimaru: Yes, let's. Then he'll be gone forever.

Alice: Lunar Blaster, destroy him! Direct attack!

Tyson: Sister…..Takimaru….is this really going to make you happy? If I just go away forever? Fine then. If helping you means to go away…..then wipe me out of existence.

Tyson keeps crying as Caius stands there grinning

Sir Caius: How interesting. He's completely fallen for the illusion. At this rate, I won't get to study him while he's still alive. Oh well…..I supposed I can settle for his corpse if nothing else.

Alice: Stardust Cannon!

The attack fires at Tyson. He watches the attack and gets ready for the impact as he closes his eyes

???: Look closely. Are these really your loved ones?

Tyson's eyes widen as he looks around at all the laughing faces. He snarls and stands up.

Tyson: I remove from play Disrupted Computer. If I'm attacked directly, I can remove this card from play and negate that attack.

The attack is blocked.

Alice: Damn, I forgot about that thing.

Takimaru: Don't worry. We'll get him next turn.

Alice: True enough. Turn end.

Sir Caius: He's held up a long time. Is it due to his powers? Or simply his nature? I need more research.

Tyson: Alright, my turn. I don't know what that voice meant….but now I know something's up. Think…how did this happen.

He remembers meeting Caius

Sir Caius: Field Spell, Mirror Labyrinth.

Tyson: Right. All of this started when he used that Field Spell. That means my target is set. I summon Heavy Mech Support Platform in defense mode [ATK 500/DEF 500 LV 3]. That ends my turn.

Takimaru: Look at that. Doing absolutely nothing but summoning a weak monster. He makes me sick with his weakness.

Alice: Such a weakling…my brother. I'm sick to my stomach.

Takimaru: Don't worry. We're going to sever such limbs on your family tree.

Tyson: You guys…no! That's not them! I can't fall for them!

Takimaru: My turn. Damn. You're lucky. Lunar Blaster can't destroy a monster weaker than itself. Strike him down! Destroy Heavy Mech Support Platform. Stardust Cannon!

It fires a powerful stream of energy that tears through Platform, destroying it.

Tyson: Wait, what did he say?!

Takimaru: Lucky little brat. Had I drawn a monster, you'd be finished right about now. Until next turn.

Tyson: …My turn. I'm a little more sure now. But I need one more test before I'm 100% sure. I summon Gattiltron Mech [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now, attack Alice directly!

Takimaru: You can't do that! Lunar Blaster!

Tyson: Thought so. Trap card, Rare Metalmorph. This equips onto a monster and raises its power by 500 [ATK 2400/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I'm stronger!

Mech fires and destroys Blaster. Takimaru screams in pain [Alice and Takimaru LP = 3000]

Tyson: Got you! I'm not so weak I'll just attack blindly!

Takimaru: You brat….

Tyson: Turn end.

Alice: How dare you hurt the only one I care for!? You little punk….I'll make you suffer even more for that. My turn. I summon the Tuner monster Omniverse [ATK 1700/DEF 1300 LV 4]. When Omniverse is summoned, I get to revive one monster with an increased level. Revive, Apprentice Magician [ATK 400/DEF 800 LV 2-3]. I tune my level 3 Apprentice Magician and level 4 Omniverse.

Omniverse expands and becomes 4 ring that Magician flies through, becoming 3 stars [4 + 3 = 7]

Alice: Synchro Summon! Come forth, Meteor Crusher [ATK 2700/DEF 2000 LV 7].

Tyson: Now I'm sure.

Alice: Strike him down! Meteor Fist!

Crusher charges its fist with fire and punches right through Mech. Tyson falls back [Tyson LP = 1300] as he also falls back in front of Caius. He begins to laugh.

Sir Caius: Well, this is very interesting! I didn't expect your mental state to be THIS stable! But duel wise, it leaves a little less to be desired.

Caius/Alice: Turn end.

At the time, Takimaru and Alice arrive on the scene

Alice: Tyson! Are you okay?!

Takimaru: You….you're one of those Knights aren't you?!

Sir Caius: Oh wow, real observant. What gave it away? The fact I carry a sword or the fact I'm wearing armor?

Takimaru: Why you….

Alice: What have you done to him?! Answer me right now!

Sir Caius: Relax girl, he isn't too harmed physically. Besides, this is giving me good data.

Takimaru: Hang on, you said physically. So how is he harmed then?!

Sir Caius: Such high amounts of energy…..hm; perhaps I'll experiment a little on you next. Right after I'm done with this boy.

He begins to laugh and turns back to Tyson.

Takimaru: We're not done talking!

He runs at the field, but is blasted back

Takimaru: What the? Some kind of invisible barrier?

Tyson: Here we go. My turn. I summon a monster in face down defense mode. That ends my turn

Takimaru: It looks like he's finally given up. My turn! Darn. I use Pot of Greed. This lets me draw 2 cards from my deck. Now for the Spell card Ancient Rules. If I have a level 5 or higher Normal monster in my hand, I get to Special Summon it. Come on out, Dark Magician [ATK 2500/DEF 2100 LV 7]. That's not all! By releasing Dark Magician, I can Special summon this card form my hand. Come on out, Dark Eradicator Warlock [ATK 2500/DEF 2100 LV 7]. Now, go Meteor Crusher. Meteor Impact!

It crushes the set monster

Tyson: When Metal Parasite is destroyed and sent to the graveyard by a monster with a high level, he equips onto it and negates its effects. I choose Dark Eradicator Warlock. In addition, for this turn only, the monster equipped with Metal Parasite can not wage an attack.

Takimaru: Nice move brat. Warlock would normally deal 1000 points of damage if you even try to use a Spell card. By negating its effects, you can use Spell cards normally. But it still won't save you. You'll still lose this brat!

Tyson: I don't think so. Please, this has to be my next draw. If not, I'll lose. Please….I draw. Spell card, Weapon Exchange. By destroying one Equip Spell on the field, all players get to draw two cards.

Takimaru: Letting us draw? That's rather kind of you.

Tyson: I don't care about you. I'm just using this to draw. I need to destroy Metal Parasite though. That doesn't matter though. Now that Metal Parasite has been destroyed, the monster it was equipped with can not use its effects for the rest of the turn.

Takimaru: Damn! You canceled me out again?!

Tyson: Now I can play Spells without worry! Go, Pot of Avarice. This lets me take 5 monsters and return them to my deck and shuffle [Barrel Dragon, Gattling Dragon, Gattiltron Mech, Blowback Dragon, and Metal Parasite] This lets me draw two cards from my deck as well. Yes! I use the Spell card Future Fusion. This lets me send monsters from the deck to the graveyard. And then, two turns from now, I get to Fusion Summon using those monsters [Barrel Dragon, Barrel Dragon, Barrel Dragon]

Takimaru: You think that's enough? Ha! You're so weak! Weak, weak, weak! Even if you get it in two turns, you'll be finished by then!

Tyson: Well, my monster will be here a lot sooner. Go, Overload Fusion. This lets me remove from play monsters in the graveyard to Fusion Summon. I remove three Barrel Dragons.

They fuse in an explosion of fire.

Tyson: Come on out, Omega Barrel Dragon [ATK 3900/DEF 2000 LV 10].

Alice: No way!

Takimaru: Damn….this isn't good….

Tyson: Now for his effect. I toss a coin. And if I call it right, I can destroy a card on the field.

He throws a coin into the air.

Tyson: Heads! And the card I'll destroy….is Mirror Labyrinth!

Takimaru: Sh [it]!

Dragon roars and releases an aura of fire. The aura gets larger and larger as the mirrors start to shatter. Glass flies everyone when the field blows up. Caius, Alice, and Takimaru are blown back by the explosion. Tyson stands there smiling as all the illusions scream and are dispelled, leaving just Caius there.

Tyson: That was a pretty nice trick there. Trying to use illusions to get the better of me. Tell me, can you pull a rabbit out of a hat too?

Sir Caius: I thought my illusion was perfect. Tell me, how did you see through it?

Takimaru: An illusion? So that's what it was!

Tyson: I'll give you credit, your illusion almost had me going. But it was lacking in a few details. For one thing, Alice and Takimaru would never be so rude as to tag team someone. Another thing, you didn't know the effect of Lunar Blaster. It affects all cards out. Alice would never make that mistake. But what really gave you away? You didn't use Darkstar Dragon or Supreme Spellcaster Salazar. Alice and Takimaru always use those cards!

Sir Caius: Heh. I'll give you some points kid, you're smart.

Tyson: Now that the illusion is gone, I can fight like I want to! Omega Barrel Dragon, attack his Dark Eradicator Warlock!

It fires and blows up the monster. Caius hisses in pain [Sir Caius LP = 1600]. He grins and snickers.

Sir Caius: Interesting.

Takimaru: Yes! It won't be long now!

Alice: Go for it!

Tyson: Alright, I'm almost there. I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Caius: My turn. You're a very interesting little boy. One of the Seven Stars. Smart enough to be two grades ahead. Such things are very….interesting.

Tyson: Why do you keep calling me interesting?!''

Sir Caius: What's wrong? It's a compliment. Well, you see, I'm a scientist. Biology, psychology, astronomy, physics. To me, all are interesting. I want to learn. And learn. And to learn, I need test subjects. The Seven Stars have interested me for a long time, so actually fighting one is interesting. But, my research is basically done now. You're no use to me alive anymore. All that's left now….is the dissection. Here we go, I draw. I use De- Synchro. This lets me select a Synchro monster on the field and divide it back into its original counterparts. I turn Meteor Crusher back into Omniverse and Apprentice Magician [ATK 1700/DEF 1300 LV 4][ATK 400/DEF 800 LV 2]. Now I use Claret Note. For every four levels your monster has, I get to Special Summon a Blood Token. Since you have a 10 starred monster, I Special Summon two Tokens. [10/4 = 2.5]. [ATK 0/DF 0 LV 1][ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. Next I summon Gagaga Magician [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Takimaru: You jerk! Stop using my cards!

Alice: Technically our cards can be found in any regular booster pack….

Sir Caius: Things are ready now.

Tyson: Wait….oh no!

Alice: Huh?!

Takimaru: What? He's got five monsters yeah, but they're weak. Hold on….4, 4, 2, 1, 1…that makes….

Sir Caius: Are you just now noticing? Idiot.

Takimaru: Shut up!

Tyson: 5 monsters with a level of 12….

Sir Caius: This has been fun, but I really am just getting bored of this now. I tune my level 4 Omniverse, level 2 Apprentice Magician, both level 1 Blood Tokens, and level 4 Gagaga Magician.

Omniverse becomes 4 rings that Magician, Gagaga, and both Tokens fly through, becoming 8 stars [4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 12]

Sir Caius: The sun and the moon are swallowed, the stars go out, and all light is suckled away as the earth is blanketed in eternal darkness. Limit Over Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Creator of Darkness- Yamnul [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12]

Shadows swirl around into a dark blob. Tyson gulps and Takimaru and Alice shudder as something moves inside the darkness. Eight eyes appear and look in all directions as eight legs break out of the darkness, smashing up the ground as the monster emerges, hissing to the sky.

Tyson: A Creator….

Sir Raiza: Looks like he got impatient.

Chaos King: The third. Good….

Takimaru: Whoa! And I thought those things looked big from far away!

Alice: It's…gigantic.

Sir Caius: I had a lot of fun. Don't worry. I'll keep your brain alive at least for study. Yamnul, destroy Omega Barrel Dragon. Your life won't hit zero, but without any cards, you're doomed to fail! Go, Dark Night Blackout!

The gigantic spider shoots out nothing but pure darkness. All light in the area immediately goes out as Tyson is left in the dark.

Tyson: Is this….how it ends…?

???: Will you let it? Won't you be letting people down?

Tyson: That's right! If I lose here….I'll be letting everyone down! Trap card, Useless Software. This lets decrease the level of a monster by 2 and negates its destruction in battle [ATK 3900/DEF 2000 LV 8]

Sir Caius: But can you avoid damage?

The darkness begins to break out of Dragon. It roars in pain as the shadows also hits Tyson, making him scream in pain [Tyson LP = 500]

Alice: Tyson!

Sir Caius: Oh well. Looks like I won't get to examine it for a little while longer. No problem. I can wait.

Takimaru: Hmph. All Tyson needs to do is use that Dragon's effect.

Sir Caius: Oh yes, that reminds me. My monster, Creator of Darkness- Yamnul, can sacrifice 1000 of his attack points and negate his own destruction.

Alice: Wait! But that means!

Sir Caius: Even if you manage to use its effect correctly, my monster will still have 4000 attack points. Not enough.

Tyson: No way.

Sir Caius: Just give up boy. You've lot.

Tyson: No! I need to help people! I can't afford to lose here!

Sir Caius: Ah. Tell me, why do you want to help people? Why do you want to learn?

Tyson: Because people always protect me. And I don't want them to do it forever. I've been trying to stand on my own two legs, but people always keep looking down on me. Going out to fight and leaving me all alone. And I'm sick of it! I want to be on the battlefield with them.

Sir Caius: Aha ha! How droll!

Tyson: Oh really?! And who are you performing this experiment for?

Sir Caius: Who? What a stupid question. Myself of course!

Tyson: Yourself?

Sir Caius: Of course! Information is greater than power in this world. The one who knows more is better all the scum who know nothing. Having friends doesn't make you powerful. Nor does having weapons. Information does! Knowing everything is the key to ruling all! I want to keep learning, and learning! Until the day I know everything! Then I will truly become an ultimate being!

Tyson: But that's….so selfish. What good is having information if you can't help people with it?

Sir Caius: Bah. The same can be said of guns, or friends.

Tyson: You're wrong! A gun can be used to protect someone in trouble. A friend can be used to help someone who's sad. Information is the same way! Yes, you can use it as a tool or a weapon, but you can also use it to help people! That's why I want to use my gift and help people!

His deck glows as golden aura is released from it. All the other Seven Stars' eyes widen.

Takimaru: This feeling….

Alice: Our power….go, Tyson!

Sir Caius: This is….this is not possible!

Tyson: Is this…? I draw. The card Yuji and Raythe had! Does this mean…..I can win now?! Okay, let's go! I reverse the level of Omega Barrel Dragon [ATK 3900/DEF 2000 LV -8] and Special Summon Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8]. I tune the level 8 Agent of Seven and level -8 Omega Barrel Dragon.

Sir Caius: What?!

Seven becomes 8 rings that Dragon flies through, becoming 8 black stars. Electricity crackles and destroys the rings as a bright light flashes [-8 + 8 = 0]

Tyson: At the root of humanity, a great age of technology rises up and reinvigorates the world! Zero Synchro! Blast away, Naught Barrel Dragon [ATK 4000/DEF 2500 LV 0]

Takimaru: A Zero Synchro monster!

Sir Caius: I see. Interesting! Very, very interesting! I'm getting so much data!

Tyson: This is it! I use the effect of Naught Barrel Dragon. Once per turn, I can flip three coins. For each heads I get, I can destroy a card.

Sir Caius: That won't stop me! Yamnul can negate his destruction by paying 1000 attack points! You're still going to do it?

Tyson: You bet! Go, toss 1! Heads! Fire one!

It fires, blasting away part of Yamnul as it reforms [ATK 4000/DEF 5000 LV 12]

Tyson: Toss two! Heads! Fire two!

It fires again, blasting away more of Yamnul as it reforms again [ATK 3000/DEF 5000 LV 12].

Alice: What's he trying to do?

Card of the Day: Mirror Labyrinth

Episode 231: Nightmare Lord Caius.

In a dark room, many bottles with colored liquids are bubbling fiercely. Caius is pouring a liquid into another bottle and it turns green.

Sir Caius: Now, let's see.

He reaches into a cage and pulls out a rat. It struggles in his hand as he holds it down and holds up a syringe with the green liquid.

Sir Caius: Easy now. This'll hurt little guy. But don't worry. You are advancing science. Now then….slowly….slowly.

He slowly moves the needle closer when Raiza opens the door suddenly.

Sir Raiza: Good morning!

Sir Caius reacts in shock and drops the syringe, which shatters on the ground. The rat bites his hand and rushes out of the room.

Sir Caius: No! Argh! You moron! Do you have ANY idea of how long that took to prepare?! Months of research….down the drain! Who the hell raises you like that?! You don't barge in without permission!

Sir Raiza: Well sorry your highness. I just thought you might have been hungry sitting in your dark room all day reading nasty books and performing cruel experiments.

Sir Caius: If I want to eat, I'll eat. I don't need you to babysit me you brain-dead oaf.

Sir Raiza: Well, whatever. The King says he wants to see you.

Sir Caius: Oh good, and he sent a monkey to tell me. I'm so happy.

Sir Raiza: I'm surprised you're acting so bitter. From what the King said, he'll let you pick your test subject,

Sir Caius: Oh….is that right?

He grins and rubs his chin

Opening

At school, students are working hard on a test. Yuji and Luna seem to be working hard while Takimaru is tapping his pencil against his desk and Enzan is hurrying with a panicked look on his face. Tyson appears to be drawing something with a happy expression. The teacher is walking through the classroom and stops in front of Tyson's desk, looking down and swiping the paper.

Teacher: What's this?

Tyson: Well, I was finished early so….I was just drawing.

Teacher: What on earth is this thing?

Tyson: Well, Takimaru had problems with his Duel Disk's hologram system last night and I helped him fix it. So after I looked at it, I was thinking maybe it would improve the system's overall capability to have the….

Teacher: That's enough. You are allowed to draw pictures, but not in class. Please, save the toys for after school.

Tyson: Y-Yes sir…

He looks sad as the teacher walks off. After school, everyone is walking home

Enzan: My brain feels numb….at least I got a 70…

Luna: These tests jus keep getting harder. I only scored a 91.

Enzan: A 91?! And she's disappointed by that?! Hey Yuji, Takimaru, what about you?

Yuji: 96.

Takimaru: 84.

Enzan: So I got the lowest score!?

Tyson: ….I only scored a 63.

Yuji: Huh?

Takimaru: Are you serious? You usually do so well.

Tyson: I think it was because I stayed up too late working on your Duel Disk

Takimaru; Jeez, didn't I say just to go to bed and not worry about it?

Tyson: I couldn't though. I like helping out anyway I can. Besides, I think the Duel Disk is built all wrong. If the hologram projector was moved further up, it gets closer to the card slots and that makes the holograms appear a little less fuzzy.

Luna: Wow. You know a lot about this kind of stuff.

Tyson: I like to know a broad array of things. That way, I can help anyone who's confused about something.

Luna: I think that sounds really sweet.

They pass under the shadow of a tree as hands appear to come out of the ground at them.

Yuji: It sounds like a nice trait to have.

Takimaru: Well….yeah. But Tyson, it's impossible to know everything. Besides, people might see that as selfish. You taking pity on someone who doesn't know as much as you do.

Tyson: That's a rather morbid way to look at it.

They walk off as Caius sits in the tree. He grins.

Sir Caius: Oh yes. He's the one. He'll make a very fascinating test subject.

That night, Takimaru is studying with Alice.

Takimaru: Gah! This is so stupid!

Alice: Come on, you need to work at it a little harder

Takimaru: Science has never been my strongest point. At this rate, I'll never pass the test. I'm so totally doomed!

Alice: Well if you keep up that attitude, then you will fail for sure. Come on, go over it one more time.

Upstairs, Tyson is writing in a sketchbook. He is smiling as he writes it down and jumps up, running down the stairs.

Tyson: Takimaru, Alice! Check it out! I came up with a great idea!

As he runs, he trips slightly on a step and falls down.

Alice: Tyson!?

She runs over to him

Alice: How are you feeling?! Is something wrong?!

Tyson: That's odd….it feels like something grabbed my foot.

Alice: Grabbed your foot. But there's nothing there now.

Tyson: How weird….

Takimaru: What happened?

Tyson: It was nothing. I tripped and fell.

Alice: Do you want us to check a doctor or something?

Tyson: Look, I said I was fine alright? I don't need to see a doctor.

Alice: Well…okay, if you're sure.

Tyson: Oh, are you studying science? That's my best subject! Do you need some help studying?

Takimaru: Nah, that's fine. I have enough help from Alice.

Tyson: Are you sure? You said that you really needed help

Takimaru: Look, it's fine, didn't I say that? You should focus on your own schoolwork. After all, I'm out to be a Pro Duelist. You want to be an engineer, so good grades matter to you more.

Tyson: Oh. Hey Alice, want me to read your manuscript? You said you wanted other opinions on it right?

Alice: No, I already sent it to a publisher. Besides, you have studying to do.

Tyson: ….You guys just don't get it.

He turns and walks off.

Tyson: I'm going for a walk.

Alice: Hey, hold on…

Tyson: Please, I need to be alone for a minute.

He shuts the door before Alice makes it outside.

Takimaru: What's his problem?

As Tyson walks down the sidewalk at night, he is kicking a can.

Tyson: They still treat me like a child. Don't they know how insulting that is? I'll be graduating soon. Why can't they treat me like an adult? ….Ugh. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. I hate the dark….

Something crackles and he jumps. He turns and sees a streetlight flickering.

Tyson: Oh….heh. They really need to get these things fixed.

He breathes a sigh of relief and keeps walking. Suddenly, the flickering light goes out. Tyson stops for a second and looks back when another goes out. Tyson backs away as more and more go out. The shadows begin to stir

Tyson: Uh….

He begins to run. As he runs, shadows leap at him and his ankles. Eventually, he runs into a playground and tries to get his phone.

Tyson: Need to call someone!

A shadow swipes out and knocks the phone from his hand. He backs away as someone forms from the shadows

Sir Caius: So, afraid of the dark? Interesting. It has such great power, and yet it still has the mental capacity of a child.

Tyson: Who are you!?

Sir Caius: Introducing myself to my test subjects? Well, that's new.

Tyson: I'm not your test subject!

Sir Caius: Yes, maybe that sounded shallow at first. Fine, allow me to introduce myself. I am Sir Caius, the Darkness Controller and rank 10 among the Knights of the Elemental.

Tyson: You're a Knight?!

Sir Caius: So you've heard of me. That makes explaining easy. Now then, how about coming with me? I would love to get started.

Tyson: Get started?

Sir Caius: You see, I'm a scientist. I pride myself on my observation and research skills. For a long time now, I've wanted to examine one of you Seven Stars. It would really help my research. Now then, come with me so we can start the dissection.

Tyson: Sorry, but I'm going with you by free will alone! After all, you are my enemy!

Sir Caius: I had a feeling it was going to come to that. Fine then, I can perform the dissection right here. It doesn't matter. But just so you know, I don't have any anesthesia here. So excuse me if you suffer.

Tyson activates his Duel Disk. Caius draws two daggers out of darkness and combines them into a Duel Disk.

Both: Duel! [Sir Caius LP = 4000][Tyson LP = 4000]

Sir Caius: Go first. I want to observe your dueling style.

Tyson: Fine then! Watch and learn! Here we go. I summon Twin- Barrel Dragon [ATK 1700/DEF 200 LV 4]. Turn end.

Sir Caius: Draw. Now, time to collect some data. Field Spell, Mirror Labyrinth. Now Tyson, let's explore the inner depths of your subconscious.

Mirrors begin to form until they surround Tyson and Caius as he screams. Darkness becomes to appear from the mirrors and blacken everything. Takimaru and Alice freeze up

Takimaru: Whoa….

Alice: Something just sent shivers up my spine. What's going on? Is something going on?

Knee deep in a pond, Tyson is walking.

Tyson: Where am I? Just a second ago I was dueling that Caius guy. Where did he go? Come to think of it, where did I go too?

???: Welcome to the Spring of Truth.

??? 2: Here, only the truth is clear.

Tyson turns and steps back in horror His eyes widen as Takimaru and Alice stand there, smirking and laughing.

Tyson: Sis?! Takimaru!? What's going on?!

Takimaru: You moron. We just said, this is the Spring of Truth.

Alice: We are the "truth."

Takimaru: The true "us."

Alice: And our true….hatred of you.

Tyson: Hatred…of me?

Takimaru: That's right. In fact, we hate you so much….we're going to kill you.

Tyson: Kill me?! Wait, I don't understand this at all! What do you mean kill?!

Alice: We're going to kill you. That way, you won't bother us.

Takimaru: Or annoy us.

Alice: Once you're gone, we can finally be happy. So, are you a wimp like we say?

Tyson: I….I don't know what's going on here….but fine, I'll fight you!

He activates his Duel Disk. Takimaru and Alice laugh and activate theirs. Twin- Barrel Dragon appears on Tyson's field.

Takimaru: Me and Alice will alternate turns. That way, it's fair. Here we go, my turn. I summon Skilled Dark Magician [ATK 1900/DEF 1700 LV 4]. Now then, attack Twin- Barrel Dragon!

Magician fires a blast of magic at it, which blows it up. Tyson recoils in pain [Tyson LP = 3800]

Tyson: Real damage…..

Alice: Excellent work honey!

Takimaru: That's not all. Using the power of Mirror Labyrinth, if there is no level 5 or higher monster on the field, one level 4 or below monster can attack again. Get him!

Magician hits him again. Tyson screams in pain as the electricity shocks him [Tyson LP = 1900]

Tyson: It hurts….

Takimaru: Now I set two cards and end my turn.

Tyson: You….haven't beaten me. Here we go! I summon Mechanicalchaser [ATK 1850/DEF 800 LV 4]. Now I use Limiter Removal. This doubles the attack points of a Machine type monster [ATK 3700/DEF 800 LV 4]. Go! Strike down Skilled Dragon Magician!

Takimaru: Since you used a Spell card, my monster gains a Spell Counter [SC = 1]. And now, Trap card, Negate Attack. This negates an opposing monster's attack.

The strike is blocked

Tyson: Damn! I…set a card and end my turn. At this time, Mechanicalchaser is destroyed.

Alice: We'll end it soon. And then you'll finally be out of our lives…

Tyson: Alice, why are you saying those things?!

Alice: Because it's true. We hate you. We ALL hate you.

Everyone's faces appear all around him

Raythe: Hate you!

Luna: Hate you!

Yuji: Hate you!

Enzan: Hate you!

Tyson: No….no…..

Alice: I summon Shooting Star Slicer [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 4]. He's wide open! Attack him directly! Shooting Cut!

Tyson: I won't let you! Trap card, Stronghold the Moving Fortress. This lets me summon a Trap Monster [ATK 0/DEF 2000 LV 4].

Takimaru: That won't stop me! Trap card, Magician's Circle. This lets us both summon a Spellcaster monster from our hands. The monster I'm summoning is Chaos Command Magician [ATK 2400/DEF 1900 LV 6]. Now Slicer may not be strong enough to destroy Stronghold, but Chaos Command Magician is! Go, Chaos Stream!

It destroys Stronghold with magic.

Takimaru: End it! Now Alice, attack with Skilled Dark Magician!

Alice: Yes, I will!

Tyson: I don't think so! I use the power of Disrupted Computer. While I have no monsters out and my opponent is going to attack, I discard it and end the Battle Phase. And I get to draw one.

Takimaru: Hm. Lucky.

Alice: You won't last much longer though. I set a card and end my turn.

Tyson: Here we go. My turn. Something's not right. Alice has a fair amount of Spellcaster monsters in her deck. She doesn't have a single one in her hand? And she didn't play many cards. Yes, something's up all right. I use Polymerization. This lets combine monsters in my hand or on my field. I fuse Barrel Dragon and Blowback Dragon into Gattling Dragon [ATK 2600/DEF 1200 LV 8]

The two monsters combine.

Tyson: Now I toss three coins. And if any of them are heads, I can destroy that many cards. Go!

Three coins into the air. One comes up heads.

Tyson: Yes! Destroy Chaos Command Magician!

The monster blows up

Tyson: Now, Gattling Dragon, attack Skilled Dark Magician!

Dragon blasts it apart. Takimaru and Alice scream in pain [Takimaru and Alice LP = 3300].

Tyson: Ah! Are you okay?!

Takimaru: Gr…worry about yourself shorty!

Tyson: You guys….why are you acting like this? Are they….really Alice and Takimaru? Turn end.

Takimaru: Draw. Trap card, Soul Projection. I pay 1000 life points and draw two cards from my deck [Alice and Takimaru LP = 2300]. First I change Shooting Star Slicer to defense mode [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Next I set a monster and a card and end my turn.

Tyson: My turn. I set a card. I may not be able to use the effect of Gattling Dragon, but its attack will be more than enough! Gattling Dragon, attack Shooting Star Slicer!

The monster fires and destroys it.

Tyson: Then I set a card and end my turn. Nice try! But I know you're not the real Alice and Takimaru! Why don't you show yourself?

Alice: You nasty little boy. I'm going to make you pay for that! Here we go. I flip summon Apprentice Magician [ATK 400/DEF 800 LV 2]. Now I release Apprentice Magician and summon Lunar Blaster [ATK 2100/DEF 1300 LV 5]

Tyson: Nice try. But it's still not strong enough to take me down!

Alice: That's not what I'm after idiot. I set a card. Now I use Emergency Provisions. This lets me release Spell and Trap cards and gain 1000 life points for each one. The card I release is none other than my set card [Alice and Takimaru LP = 3300]. Lunar Blaster's effect! I can destroy a card on the field. I destroy Gattling Dragon! And then you take 300 points of damage!

It fires stardust and blows it up. The stardust hits Tyson as well and he cries our [Tyson LP = 1600]. He falls to his knees

Alice: This is it. Die.

Alice and Takimaru begin laughing as Tyson begins to cry.

Tyson: Why….

All the other faces laughing as well.

Tyson: Why….

Alice and Takimaru are running down the road.

Takimaru: Something feels wrong. Really REALLY wrong.

At the duel field, Tyson is standing with blank eyes and tears falling down his eyes

Sir Caius: Yes….keep this up, please. You're providing me with such valuable research data.

Ending

Card of the Day: Hyper Speed Dragon

Episode 86: Two Great Souls; Koa'ki Meiru Science Lord and Hyper Speed Dragon

Chimera and Yusuke keep speeding down the road [SPC: Yusuke = 7 Chimera = 7]. Chimera has no cards on the field while Yusuke only has a set card. [Chimera LP = 2000][Yusuke LP = 2300].

Tamika: Brother….

Waiter: Corey….you're not being yourself. What the hell's going on? You could at least always enjoy a good duel. Now you don't even do that.

Sigma: Well, this Chimera guy is really sucking out there. Glad I'm not fighting him.

Neo: Isn't he an ally?

Sigma: That may be true outside, but in a duel, your foe is your enemy.

Neo: Right….

Armen: Your boy is losing Grayson.

Grayson: Give it time Armen. After all, he needs to win. It would be in his….best interests not to lose.

Chimera: Yusuke….I must defeat you. So, fight or give up

Yusuke: I'm sorry but….I can't do that. So I guess we have no choice other than to fight. I'll show you Chimera, no, Corey. I'll show you how to have fun again!

Chimera: How to….have fun?

Opening

Chimera and Yusuke keep racing down the road. Leon is leaning against a pole watching him.

Yusuke: Here we go. It's my turn! [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Chimera = 8]. I summon Cracked Windshield [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. It's not the best monster I could draw, but it'll do. Cracked Windshield, attack him directly!

Windshield rushes at Corey and headbutts him. Chimera slows a little and dusts himself off [Chimera LP = 1700]

Dex: Only 300 points of damage?

Alicia: Can that even really be considered an attack?

Chimera: Hmph. This is no way to have a duel. If you want to win, you'll need better monsters.

Yusuke: I'm not trying to win.

Chimera: Hm?

Yusuke: I don't worry about things like that in a duel. All I care about is enjoying myself.

Chimera: Enjoying yourself in a duel….yes. There must have been a time when I did that as well….

Yusuke: You still can Corey. Just forget about Grayson and everything else! Have a fun time in this duel!

Chimera: I…can't. I can't afford to have fun. Besides, winning is all that matters. As long as I win, Chimera is satisfied.

Yusuke: And what about how Corey feels?

Chimera: ….Corey is dead. How he feels is insignificant. I draw [SPC: Chimera = 9 Yusuke = 9]. I set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Well, seems to me you shouldn't have used up your cards like that.

Chimera: That's what I'm doing?

Tamika: He's saving up his Speed Counters, just like against me.

Yusuke: Alright then, my turn [SPC: Yusuke = 10 Chimera = 10]. Trap card, Dead Defense. This lets me revive one monster from my graveyard in defense mode as long as his defense points are greater than his attack points. I revive Magic Hole Golem in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 2000 LV 3]. Now I use Speed Spell- Power Baton. This lets me send a monster from my deck to the graveyard. Now until the End Phase of this turn, Cracked Windshield gains attack points equal to the attack points of the monster I send. I send Helio Bomber with 2400 attack points [ATK 2700/DEF 200 LV 1]

Chimera: Nice try. Trap card, Core Reinforcement. This lets me revive one Koa'ki Meiru monster in the graveyard. Return, Koa'ki Meiru Valafar [ATK 3000/DEF 2100 LV 8].

Dex: No! Even with the power boost from Speed Spell- Power Baton, it's not enough!

Yusuke: In that case, I use the effect of Magic Hole Golem. By halving his attack points [ATK 1350/DEF 200 LV 1], I can attack you directly. Now go get him!

Windshield flies forward rushes forward and headbutts Chimera. He swerves again [Chimera LP = 350] and the force of the attack cracks his helmet.

Chimera: You're…good at breaking other people's things you know that.

Yusuke: Eh. Whatever.

Chimera: Hm. You're interesting.

Yusuke: Interesting huh? I've never been called that before. If anything, I think that's interesting. I end my turn. At this time, the effect of Speed Spell- Power Baton no longer applies [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]

Alicia: I don't get it. If he had a Speed Spell, why not use Neo Speed World and pay the 10 Speed Counters to destroy the set? It would have been better off for him.

Dex: Maybe he's trying to save up his Speed Counters.

Seth: That's not it. Yusuke just doesn't want this duel to end.

Dex: How can you tell?

Seth: Can't you see it? His eyes, his smile….he's having a blast out there. And I get the feeling he's trying to get Chimera to relax and have a good time too.

Chimera: Here we go. My turn [SPC: Chimera = 11 Yusuke = 11]. All I need to do is attack Cracked Windshield and I win. But….what's this hesitation I'm feeling? It feels like…winning that way won't earn me anything. ….I haven't felt this in a long time. Fine, I'll trust this for just the time being. Here we go. First I use the effect of Neo Speed World. I pay 7 Speed Counters and draw a card from my deck since I have a Speed Spell in my hand [SPC: Chimera = 4 Yusuke = 11].

Arnold: The draw effect? But why?

Grayson: Chimera?

Chimera: I use Speed Spell- Overspeed. This lets me pay Speed Counters until I have 0 [SPC: Chimera = 0 Yusuke = 11]. This lets me take a Spell card and a monster card and add them to my hand.

Salia: But his Speed Counters were almost at 12.

Koga: Yeah, why would he pay all those Speed Counters? Just for two cards?

Tamika: Brother….are you?

Chimera: Next I summon Koa'ki Meiru Boulder [ATK 1200/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Grayson: What is he doing?

Sigma: Surely he doesn't need all those monsters to win this. All he needs to do is attack with Valafar.

Chimera: Let's battle! Koa'ki Meiru Boulder attacks Cracked Windshield.

Boulder rushes forward and punches the monster, shattering it. Yusuke smiles [Yusuke LP = 1400]

Yusuke: Nice hit. Guess I shouldn't have left it in attack mode.

Chimera: Heh. Now Koa'ki Meiru Valafar, attack his Magic Hole Golem. Whenever Valafar attacks a monster in defense mode, he deals Piercing damage.

Valafar punches Golem. The flaming rocks hit Yusuke [Yusuke LP = 400]

Announcer: In one turn, Chimera managed to completely turn things around!

Leon: Hold on. He could have won that turn. Why on earth did he hesitate like that? Even before that, he could have payed 10 Speed Counters and destroyed a card. Yet he went with the draw effect. How weird…

Sigma: What an idiot. Why's he letting his opponent off easy?

Armen: Grayson, care to elaborate on what your acquaintance is doing?

Grayson: ….That's a very good question Armen. A very, very good question.

Chimera: My heart's beating faster….what is this feeling?

Yusuke: Having fun right? Isn't it fun just to get into the duel and forget about everything else?

Chimera: Yes. I haven't felt something like this in such a long time. Could this be….like when I used to have fun in a duel?

Yusuke: Chimera, it doesn't matter right if you're my enemy outside of this. Because right now, you're my opponent in this duel. And above all else, I show respect to my opponents, no matter who they are and what they do. So, come on! Let's finish this duel and make it a real duel! After all a duel you don't have fun with isn't even a real duel!

Chimera: Every fiber of my being is telling me not to do this. And yet….something inside of me is also stirring at this. Fine, maybe this one time. But just know, I'll still win this duel. I set a card and end my turn. At this time, I discard Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru and prevent Valafar from being destroyed.

Neo: Three Cores in his graveyard…

Sigma: He's going for that for sure.

Yusuke: Here we go, my turn [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Chimera = 0]. I can't draw using the effect of Power Baton. I have enough to use Neo Speed World. But where's the fun in that? I'm finally getting through to Corey. I need to make this duel last a little bit longer. After all….

He remembers his talk with Tamika

Tamika: Yusuke, Chimera….is my brother.

Yusuke: What?! Chimera is Corey?! The guy who's supposed to be dead!

Tamika: Yes….

Yusuke: I see…that's not all you wanted to say to me, is it?

Tamika: Yusuke…it's always been hard for me to ask others for help. But listen up. Please, free my brother's heart.

Yusuke: Free his heart?

Tamika: My brother is trapped inside that Chimera persona. No matter what happens, you have to free him. Please, teach him how he used to have fun. Teach him how he doesn't have to work for Grayson.

Yusuke: Tamika….are you sure this is what you want?

Tamika: Yes. I hate asking…but please….please.

She shivers as Yusuke grabs her shoulders

Yusuke: I promise Tamika….I promise to help your brother in any way way I can.

The flashback ends as they pass into the stadium again. Yusuke looks up at Tamika in the stands

Yusuke: I'll keep my promise Tamika. Even if I lose, I'll teach him. And maybe Neo…

Neo is still watching sadly with the Sigma persona next to him.

Yusuke: Okay, I use Speed Spell- Accel Draw. This lets me draw two cards from my deck when my Speed Counters are 12. Next I summon Dimension Dumpster [ATK 1600/DEF200 LV 4]. Using his effect, I can revive one monster that has been removed from play. Come back, Mach 5 Darter [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 5]. In addition, if the monster I summoned has a high level than Dumpster, its level goes down [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I tune my level 4 Dimension Dumpster and level 4 Mach 5 Flyer.

Dumpster becomes 4 rings that Flyer 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]. Let's go! Warp Dimension Fire!

It fires its attack at Koa'ki Meiru Boulder. The monster is engulfed by the fire and burns up.

Chimera: Trap card, Iron Core Barricade. Now, for each Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru card in the graveyard, I can negate damage once. I negate Battle Damage

Yusuke: You now take damage from his effect.

Chimera: I'll go ahead and block that too. And now that Boulder has been destroyed, a Koa'ki Meiru monster in the deck is added to my hand.

Yusuke: He'll summon it. I set a card and end my turn. This is my great soul Chimera. Now then, let's end this!

Chimera: The great Warp Speed Dragon. I had heard of that. My turn [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Chimera = 0].You made a big mistake not finishing me last turn using Neo Speed World. Now, I'll show you my great soul. I remove from play three Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru cards in the graveyard. This lets me Special Summon Koa'ki Meiru Science Lord [ATK ?/DEF ? LV 10].

Yusuke: It is his ace monster!

Neo: That monster….

Announcer: Amazing! Chimera has brought out his most powerful monster! How will it do against Yusuke's ultimate monster?!

Chimera: This duel….I've never had so much fun. He's right. A duel should not have distractions. In this duel, it doesn't matter who I am, be it Chimera or Corey. I'll just win this duel….

He throws off his mask

Corey: As myself! When Science Lord is summoned, I get to Special Summon any amount f Koa'ki Meiru monsters equal to the number of Iron Core cards I removed from play. I Special Summon Koa'ki Meiru Rooklord [ATK 2800/DEF 2200 LV 7], Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak [ATK 2000/DEF 200 LV 4], and Koa'ki Meiru Ghoulungulate [ATK 2500/DEF 1700 LV 5]. And for each Koa'ki Meiru monster on the field, Science Lord gains 1000 attack points. There are a total of four [ATK 4000/DEF 0 LV 10].

Yusuke: 4000 attack pints.

Corey: You're going to take 4 straight attacks! Science Lord, Chemistry Stream. Bergzak, Dual Sword. Ghoulungulate, Phantom Stream. Valafar, Lava Fist!

Yusuke: No you don't! Trap card, Negate Attack!

All four attacks are blocked.

Yusuke: Now all your attacks this turn are negated.

Corey: Not bad. But that was this turn. You won't get away next turn. I end my turn. Normally, all my monsters would be destroyed since I have no cards in my hand. But as long as Koa'ki Meiru Science Lord is on the field, all Koa'ki Meiru monsters aren't destroyed using their own effects.

Dex: He has all those monsters….

Grayson: Well, looks like things corrected themselves. Count yourself lucky Chimera. Just finish it.

Corey: You've put up quite a fight. But face it, this is the end.

Yusuke: No….I don't think it is. As long as I have one more turn, I have one more chance to win! Here I go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Chimera = 0]. I summon Dark Magnetor [ATK 1100/DEF 600 LV 3]. Now I revive my Cracked Windshield [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. I tune my level 1 Cracked Windshield and level 3 Dark Magnetor.

Magnetor becomes 3 rings that Windshield flies through, becoming 1 star [3 + 1 = 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]

Corey: Synchro-Tuner!

Leon: So that's his game.

Yusuke: Get ready Corey. You're lucky. I only take this guy out for special occasions.

He speeds up tremendously

Yusuke: I'll show you! My power! I tune my level 4 Synchro-Tuner, Speed Hero, and my level 8 Synchro monster, Warp Speed Dragon!

Hero becomes 4 rings that Dragon and Yusuke jump through, vanishing [4 + 8 = 12]

Corey: He vanished….

Yusuke reappears behind him.

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: W-What is this?! Such a powerful monster!

Corey: So this is it then huh? Heh.

Yusuke: Alright, battle!

Corey: I release all other Koa'ki Meiru monsters on the field. For each one, my monster gains 500 attack points [ATK 6000/DEF 0 LV 10].

Dex: It's attack points surpass Hyper Speed Dragon!

Yusuke: Corey….this was fun. I'm sad it has to end. But this duel must end! There's a reason I saved up all my Speed Counters. Go, Speed Spell- Final Attack! This lets me double the attack points of a monster until the End Phase [ATK 7000/DEF 3000 LV 12]

Corey: 7000….

Yusuke: Battle! Destroy Koa'ki Meiru Science Lord! Hyper Power Stream!

Dragon flies at Science Lord. Science Lord opens up and shoots out a torrent of fire. Dragon charges up its attack and fires. The attacks collide in midair.

Yusuke and Corey: Go!

The attacks constantly push back and forth. Ultimately, Dragon strengthens its attack and it fires inside of Science Lord's chest cavity. The monster then explodes. A large cloud of dust blows as Corey clenches his fist.

Corey: Looks like…..you win [Chimera LP = 0].

Corey comes to a stop as the holograms vanish. Yusuke also comes to a stop

Announcer: Uh…..it's over! Yusuke has overcome Chimera! And with that, he moves on to round 3!

Corey: I lose huh? Oh well.

Yusuke: What's this? You aren't upset?

Corey: Of course I am. No one likes to lose. But at the same time….I feel at peace with it.

Yusuke: You know, you could duel like this a lot more often. What do you say?

He holds out his hand. Chimera glances at it, but turns away.

Corey: I can't. As long as Grayson has me….I can't leave. I hope we can do it again one day.

Corey puts his mask back on and drives off.

Tamika: Corey….

Waiter: At least we know now. He CAN be saved.

Tamika turns to him and nods, a small smile on her face. Grayson is in the top box and shatters his wine glass in his grip.

Armen: Now, now. We still need him Grayson. Don't get rid of him yet. He's an important piece of the puzzle.

Grayson: Yes…..I know.

Neo: He's strong

Sigma: Hmph.

Yusuke still stands there.

Ending

Narrator: A true friend is someone who is always there for you. Someone who helps you when you're down. Someone with whom you can laugh with. But, what happens if you forget your friend? What happens to everything in between? Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 87: A Bond Long Forgotten.

Card of the Day: Synchro Warlord

Episode 85: Round 2! Yusuke vs Chimera!

It is early morning. Yusuke gets up and looks out at the sun slowly rising.

Yusuke: Round 2….I wonder if I'll meet Neo there…

On a penthouse roof, Neo is looking out over the city. He looks sad as he imagines a red eyed him standing next to him.

Sigma: What are you being such a wimp about?

Neo: We'll have to hurt more people won't we?

Sigma: Well, looks like someone has quite the conscious for a robot. Besides, I'm the one who'll be fighting

Neo: It doesn't feel right. After all, they can't be rebuilt like we can. And my friends….

Sigma: Jeez you can be a whiney little brat. Fine, I PROMISE not to hurt them your highness.

Neo: ….Right. I guess I better go.

Sigma: Fina-LEE!

Neo walks away from the balcony and his eyes turn red

Opening

At the stadium, everyone is cheering.

Announcer: I'm sorry for that long wait everyone! But here's where things really get good! Our losers from round 1 are out! Now here in round 2, the cream of the crop will fight for the title of #1! Now, without further ado, let's bring out our lucky winners!

A door opens and the winners from round 1 head out, a man being in the lead.

Man: It's Tier! Hey, Tier!

Woman: Please give me an autograph!

Leon: Hey, this guy sure gets a lot of props. Then again, what else would you expect from #1 in the entire world.

Yusuke: Wow, all these people. Honestly, I don't know how you can deal with all these fans.

Seth: Honestly, I don't know myself.

Sigma: Thank you! Thank you, you're too kind!

Neo seems to be next to him

Neo: Attention hog

Sigma: Pathetic excuse for a toaster oven.

Chimera is silent as he has a new mask. Tamika is in the stands and clenches her fist. The rest of the Movement is scattered throughout the stands

Armen: I understand some trouble went on last night. Care to elaborate?

Grayson: Oh, you don't need to concern yourself with issues. It is my personal business. A businessman does need his own business.

Armen: Yes, well, don't forget we are partners in this. And if something affects you, it affects me. Don't forget who helped drop those charges against you. And bribed the police when your home was discovered.

Grayson: ….Yes, I remember Armen.

Armen: That's good. Now then, how about some cold drinks Aslo?

Aslo: Yes sir.

Announcer: Well then, I'm sure you are all as psyched as I am! So, let's begin round 2! For some words, Sokuji Armen!

Armen: Thank you, thank you. Everyone, let me just say I do not believe in tournament style duels. I believe if you know who you are fighting against, that will let you unfairly prepare your deck just to counter them. So, I think it is only right we follow a random duel every time. For fairness

Announcer: Yes, of course! So beautiful! Two duelists fighting fairly with no idea who they are fighting! It adds so much mystery to it!

Seth: More like if we fight someone with a Machine Emperor, we won't know until we fight them.

Sigma: How stupid. I don't care who I fight.

Greg: I'm with you on that,

Announcer: And now, spin wheel! Decide which two duelists will carry off round 2!

The wheel has a picture of every duelist on it. It spins around quickly and suddenly stops on Yusuke.

Announcer: And our first duelist, id none other than Yusuke Iruiza!

Yusuke: Huh? Me already?

Seth: Heh. You're lucky.

Announcer: And his foe…

The wheel spins again and lands on Chimera. Tamika's eyes widen

Announcer: And it's none other than Chimera! Our first duel is Yusuke vs Chimera! Without any further ado, let's get things started!

Yusuke: Alright, guess I better get ready.

Seth: Good luck.

Chimera: So he's my foe….

He walks off as well.

Alicia: Chimera huh? I've never really seen him duel.

Tamika: They're fighting? Why…

Dex: He hurt Neo. Don't you want to see he gets hurt for that>

Tamika stands up in anger and quickly leaves the stands.

Dex:…Was it something I said?

In the hallway, Yusuke is walking down the hall. He stops when he sees Tamika standing there.

Yusuke: Tamika, shouldn't you sit back down? You aren't allowed to be here.

Tamika: Yusuke….there's something I need to tell you. But you have to promise not to tell anyone else.

Yusuke: Why? What's this about?

Tamika: …Yusuke….the man you're about to fight is….

Yusuke's eyes widen. In the top box, Chimera is revving his engine.

Grayson: So, is it working?

Chimera: Yeah. It's in 100% working condition.

Grayson: Aha. Of course it is. I have a few people stay up all night and make sure it was working properly.

Chimera: You didn't need to.

Grayson: Consider it a gift for all the hard work you've done. And by the way, I expect a win. After last night…

Chimera: Yes….I understand. Don't worry, I won't lose.

He races off,

Grayson: For your family's sake, you better not. I'm not a man who accepts failure.

In the stadium, Yusuke and Chimera are lined up.

Yusuke: Nice to see you.

Chimera is silent as he taps buttons

Chimera's Duel Disk: Duel Disk, speech function engaged.

Yusuke: Fine, be that way.

Announcer: And now, let's have a great duel!

Yusuke: Neo Speed World, set on!

Computer: Initializing path. D- Wheel auto-pilot system, activated. Countdown sequence initiated. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

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

They both race off down the road as a separate path opens up for them. They end up on the highest road that stands over the stadium. Chimera speeds ahead for a minute as Yusuke has a hard time keeping up.

Chimera: Yes, I'll get the first turn. That's good.

Grayson: Chimera, let him go first.

Grayson is speaking through a hidden microphone.

Chimera: But sir….

Grayson: If he goes first, you can more easily access what is in his hand.

Chimera: ….Yes sir….

He slows down enough for Yusuke to turn the corner

Yusuke: What? Did he let me take the first turn?

Chimera: Go.

Yusuke: Well, I actually got a word out of you, didn't I? Corey.

Chimera gasps

Yusuke: Here we go, my turn. I summon Magic Hole Golem in attack mode [ATK 0/DEF 2000 LV 3]. Then I set a card and end my turn.

Axel: Attack mode? With no attack points?

Salia: What's he doing?! He'll lose for sure!

Arnold: Honestly, this guy is one of the Kings? No wonder profits have been slipping 45% since then.

Chimera's Duel Disk: Here we go. Draw Phase [SPC: Chimera = 1 Yusuke = 1]. Main Phase. By discarding Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru to the graveyard, I get to Special Summon Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]

Announcer: And in one turn, Chimera brings out his key monster!

Yusuke: Already?

Announcer: And Chimera is quick to bring out his best monster! Will bringing it out so early be enough to claim the match?

Chimera's Duel Disk: Also, I Normal Summon Koa'ki Meiru Sandman [ATK 1900/DEF 1200 LV 4]. Battle, Maximus attacks.

Yusuke: Trap card, Winding Highway. This forces you to attack another monster on your own field rather than my own

Chimera's Duel Disk: I release Koa'ki Meiru Sandman. This lets me use his effect and destroy your Trap card. My attack goes through.

Yusuke: Darn….in that case, Trap card, Defense Draw! I can negate all damage from a battle and draw a card.

The fire burns Golem and a barrier blocks it before Yusuke.

Chimera's Duel Disk: I set a card, turn end. At this time, Koa'ki Meiru Maximus is destroyed as there is no Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in my hand.

Yusuke: What?!

Tamika: That's not possible. Maximus also works with a Koa'ki Meiru monster. There's no way he can lack both requirements. Which means...he purposely destroyed it!

Yusuke: My turn [SPC: Yusuke = 2 Chimera = 2]. As my opponent has a Spell or Trap card out, I Special Summon Magic Jet [ATK 200/DEF 100 LV 1]. Next I summon Tuner Lord [ATK 1900/DEF 100 LV 4]. I tune the level 1 Magic Jet and level 4 Tuner Lord.

Jet becomes 1 ring that Lord flies through, becoming 4 stars [1 + 4 = 5]

Yusuke: Faster than air, power races into a missile that pierces the heavens. Synchro Summon! Mach 5 Darter [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 5]. You left yourself wide open to an attack! Mach 5 Darter, attack him directly!

Chimera's Duel Disk: Trap card, Salvaging the Ruined Lab. This allows me to revive one Koa'ki Meiru monster from the graveyard. In addition, I get to take one Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in the deck and place it in my hand. The monster I will revive is Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8].

Seth: So that was his game. Get Yusuke to put a monster in attack mode to make it easy to deal damage to him.

Yusuke: Sorry but I'm not about to back down. I use the effect of Mach 5 Darter. Once per turn, I can deal 1000 points of damage to the opponent. Air Cannon!

It points the cannon and fires it at Chimera. The powerful wind hits him and he spins out at a fast rate [Chimera LP = 3000]

Chimera: He even made a positive situation out of this….not bad.

Yusuke: With that, I end my turn. You know, I don't really insult my opponents….but this isn't a good duel at all. From what Tamika said, you're a proud duelist. But I'm not getting any sense of pride from this duel at all.

Chimera: …You wouldn't understand,

Yusuke: Fine. Then make me understand!

Chimera's Duel Disk: Draw Phase [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Chimera = 3]. Main Phase. I summon Koa'ki Meiru Tornado [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Maximus is not allowed to use his effect until next turn using the effect of Salvaging. But, that's not a problem. By releasing Koa'ki Meiru Tornado, I can destroy a Special Summoned monster. Tornado, destroy Mach 5 Darter.

Yusuke: Trap card, Computerized Prophecy. This lets me remove from one play one monster on my field until my next turn. In exchange, the opponent is not allowed to attack.

Darter vanishes as the tornado hits

Chimera: Darn it. I knew I shouldn't have been so rash.

Grayson: You're rushing Chimera.

Chimera: I…I'm sorry.

Chimera's Duel Disk: I set a card, turn end. At this time, I discard Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru and negate the destruction of Maximus.

Yusuke: What's going on with him? He seems to be...in pain.

Tamika: Brother….

Yusuke: Alright, my turn [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Chimera = 4]. At this time, Mach 5 Darter returns after being removed from play [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 5]. Now, I remove from play a Synchro monster and summon Synchro Warlord [ATK 2000/DEF 500 LV 7]. This card can be summoned by removing one Synchro monster on the field from play. If I do, he gains attack points equal to the attack points of the released Synchro monster [ATK 4000/DEF 500 LV 7]. Go get him! Strike down his Koa'ki Meiru Maximus.

Chimera's Duel Disk: Trap card, Koa'ki Meiru Shield. There are two Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru cards in the graveyard; this lets me destroy your attacking monster.

Yusuke: Sorry! But Synchro Warlord is not affected by cards during the turn he is summoned.

Warlord smashes through Shield easily and then smashes Maximus. Chimera hisses in pain [Chimera LP = 2000]. The force of the attack makes his mask crack a little.

Chimera: No….my speech function!

Yusuke: Oops….sorry.

Chimera: My monster…..this can't be happening! I can't afford to lose!

Yusuke: I knew it. This guy is trying to rush through the duel. And that feeling of pain….I'm sensing it again. I set a card and end my turn.

Chimera: My turn [SPC: Chimera = 5 Yusuke = 5]. I set a monster and end my turn.

Grayson: Is that all?

Chimera: Shut up! I've got it handled! I'll….win.

Yusuke: My turn now [SPC: Yusuke = 6 Chimera = 6]. Speed Spell- Synchro Return. This lets me bring back a Synchro monster that has removed from play. I bring back Mach 5 Darter [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 5]. Alright! Mach 5 Darter, attack the set monster.

It charges straight through

Chimera: When Koa'ki Meiru Boulder is destroyed, I add a Koa'ki Meiru monster to my hand from my deck.

Yusuke: No problem. I attack you with Synchro Warlord. Go get him!

Chimera: By discarding Koa'ki Meiru Landshield and one Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru, I get to negate an attack.

A shield blocks the attack.

Chimera: And then I get to revive one monster in the graveyard. Return, Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]

Yusuke: You keep bringing back that one monster.

Chimera: This monster…is the only reminder of who I was. As long as I can win with this card, I'm still Corey.

Yusuke: Chimera….why are you fighting? I know from Tamika that Grayson is making you. Is that you are in agony when dueling?

Chimera: As long as I duel, I'm reminded I'm Chimera; I can never look myself in the eye. I destroyed everything I had to keep that safe. That's why I can't lose

Yusuke: Corey….sorry, but I can't afford to lose either. Turn end.

Chimera: Well I'm sorry. But defeat is not an option for me. My turn [SPC: Chimera = 7 Yusuke = 7]. I use the effect of Koa'ki Meiru Maximus. Once per turn, I can destroy a card on the field. I destroy your Synchro Warlord.

It blows up.

Chimera: Now I release Koa'ki Meiru Maximus and Advance Summon my Koa'ki Meiru Valafar [ATK 3000/DEF 2100 LV 8].

Yusuke: A monster with the same attack points? Why bother?

Chimera: Koa'ki Meiru Valafar is not affected by Trap cards. I won't lose my monster in a foolish attack. Speed Spell- Rapid Shot Wing. This raises the attack points of Valafar by 100 for each of my Speed Counters. [100 x 7 = 700] [ATK 3700/DEF 2100 LV 8]. Let's battle. Volcano Palm!

Lava forms on Valafar's hand and it punches through Darter, destroying it. Yusuke screams as the fire spreads over him [Yusuke LP = 2300]. He spins out rapidly and almost crashes.

Chimera: With that, I end my turn. Now Valafar is destroyed.

Yusuke: But that makes no sense! Why summon something if it'll just be destroyed?!

Grayson: Chimera, nice work. A few more now.

Axel: What the hell is he doing? It's like he's trying quick and heavy attempts at damage rather than protecting himself. Almost as though…he wants to end it quickly, win or lose.

Tamika: Corey, this isn't you.

Chimera: A little more….just a little more and this pain will go away.

Yusuke: Corey…

Neo looks with sad eyes as the two keep racing down the road

Ending

Narrator: The pain in Chimera's heart is too intense to be quelled by simple means. His only reason for dueling is to protect his family, with no thoughts to enjoyment or his own safety. As the duel goes on though, their burning souls collide until only one stands. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 86: Two Great Souls; Koa'ki Meiru Science Lord and Hyper Speed Dragon.

Sir Ginro: What good does it do?!

Raythe: You'll see. Next I summon Storm Prince [ATK 1900-950/DEF 0 LV 4].

Sir Ginro: Nothing but weak monsters!

Raythe: Heh. I use the effect of Condor. I release all monsters. Condor gains attack points equal to the attack points of the monsters I released. Metaron only affects on the field, not those being sent to the graveyard. So their original attack points are added to his power level [1900 + 2000 + 1700 = 5600].[ATK 7300/DEF 1500 LV 0]

Sir Ginro: 7300 attack points?!

Raythe: Take down his so-called god! Missing Tornado!

It flies high. Metaron opens its jaws with spinning teeth. Condor spins around, actually becoming a tornado and rips apart Metaron. Ginro screams as metal shards begin to rain down [Sir Ginro LP = 0]. He spins out and crashes.

Sir Ginro: No….how could I….I….

He cracks and turns into shards of metal. Raythe comes to a stop. He sighs and smiles up at Condor.

Raythe: Yeah. I feel the same way. With us, those Knights don't stand a chance.

Condor nods and vanishes. Shigeru gets off Yuji's bike and runs over to Raythe

Raythe: After all, I'm a lot stronger than I am. But that guy….he seemed so bitter. He's…just like I was.

He looks down at this. Back in the castle, Zaborg slams a table after watching this.

Sir Raiza: Too bad Zaborg. Looks like your plan failed.

Sir Zaborg: Shut it! Hm….if he wasn't the one…..then who was?

Ending

Card of the Day: Absent Great Condor

Episode 230: Appear, Condor King of Nothing

Late at night, Yuji is working on a D- Wheel.

Yuji: Where are those two? Raythe was supposed to take the late shift. Enzan wasn't even at school today. Maybe one of the others has seen him.

He types on a laptop

Yuji: Only Alice is online. Hm….maybe she knows something,

Alice: Yuji, you're online? Good. Something odd is going on. I haven't seen Takimaru in a while.

In the stadium, Takimaru appears to be dueling. His Dual- Scepter Wizard destroys an opposing Tragoedia. He fist pumps seeing this.

Alice: Luna's working on her biology test. Tyson's out getting something for me. And Raythe….

Yuji: What about Raythe?

Alice: I don't know. I passed him earlier tonight, but he ignored me. He seemed in a real rush. I don't know what he wants to do at the old steel mill in town though.

Yuji: The old steel mill? Hm….hang on, I need to check something out.

Alice: What?

Yuji: Not sure yet. Call the police, just to be safe.

He logs off and gets on his bike.

Yuji: Are they after you now?

Opening

In a wide hallway, Zaborg is walking when Raiza meets him

Sir Raiza: Hey Zaborg. You seen Ginro around? I want to ask him something.

Sir Zaborg: You need to wait. Ginro was sent off on a mission by our king.

Sir Raiza: He was? That's odd. Usually the king has a meeting before he sends out one of our kind. Especially someone who's in the top ten.

Sir Zaborg: He stated that he did not want to make a scene. After all, the situation is much worse sending #8, don't you think? He does not want the other Knights to worry.

Sir Raiza: ….Oh, I get it. Straight from the king's lips huh?

He walks off with a grin on his face. Zaborg watches him go and he snarls with fury. In town, Raythe moves closer to the water.

Raythe: This is not happening again! Heavy Storm!

A strong wind blows and sends him blasting into the air and back on the road. Ginro turns back and slows down again

Sir Ginro: I knew I shouldn't have taken you lightly. It appears I actually need to beat you.

Raythe: Hm. You said that with such an insulting tone. I think I'm insulted.

Sir Ginro: Well then, let's keep going. I like strong opponents. [Sir Ginro LP = 2800][Raythe LP = 2200][SPC: Raythe = 6 Sir Ginro = 6]. Ginro has Windmill Genex [ATK 2000/DEF 1600 LV 7]. Raythe has no other cards on the field.

Raythe: Genex monsters….they're more annoying than I thought. But these don't even qualify as a real challenge! I draw [SPC: Raythe = 7 Sir Ginro = 7]. I use the effect of Speed World 2. I pay 7 Speed Counters [SPC: Raythe = 0 Sir Ginro = 7]. Now I place a monster in face down defense mode and end my turn.

Sir Ginro: A set card. Nice try, but I know you don't use flip effect monsters. That means you won't scare me away. I draw [SPC: Sir Ginro = 8 Raythe = 1]. I use the effect of Speed World 2 as well. I pay 7 Speed Counters [SPC: Sir Ginro = 1 Raythe = 1] and draw a card. Speed Spell- Future Deal. I pay 1000 life points [Sir Ginro LP = 1800] and Special Summon one Genex monster from my graveyard as long as it has 1000 or less attack points. I Special Summon Genex Spare form my graveyard [ATK 800/DEF 1200 LV 3]. As there is another Genex monster on the field, Genex Spare can be counted as Genex Controller on the field. And now, as there is a monster with Genex Controller in its name on the field, I can summon Genex Furnace without a Release. [ATK 2000/DEF 1300 LV 5]. I tune the level 3 Genex Spare and level 5 Genex Furnace.

Spare becomes 3 rings that Furnace flies through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 5 = 8]

Sir Ginro: Burn brightly and melt down everything into liquid steel. Heat on, Synchro Summon! Thermal Genex [ATK 2400/DEF 1200 LV 8]

Raythe: This guy just keeps Synchro Summoning. I've gotta end this quick or he'll overpower me.

Sir Ginro: Thermal Genex gains 200 attack points for all FIRE monsters [ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8]. This is going to be the end. Windmill Genex, attack the set monster.

Genex blows a strong wind that blasts the monster apart

Raythe: When Murder- Left Crow is destroyed, I get to Special Summon another one from my deck [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 3].

Sir Ginro: Murder- Left Crow? I do not recall that being one of your cards.

Raythe: This was always one of my cards. I just haven't decided to use it until this point. I figured I need all the advantages I can to beat you guys.

Sir Ginro: Fine. Take all the advantages you want. But against me, such things won't change a single thing. I attack with Thermal Genex. Heat Blast!

It shoots a powerful stream of fire and cooks the monster.

Sir Ginro: And now his effect. For every Genex monster in the graveyard, you take 200 points of damage. There are a total of eight Genex monsters currently in the graveyard. Which means you take 1600 points of damage.

Thermal shoots out even more fire and Raythe becomes covered by it. He screams in pain and slows down tremendously [Raythe LP = 600].

Sir Ginro: Fall into defeat, Raythe Nakago! If this is the limit of your abilities, then there really was no point in me coming out here. Against number 8, you stood no chance.

Raythe: It sounds like you're already starting to write my obituary. Sorry, but I'm still kicking! You won't be me in the grave that easily! Since Murder- Left Crow was destroyed in battle, I get to Special Summon yet another Murder- Left Crow [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 3].

Sir Ginro: You are trying hard to get out a Tuner monster. It is clear what your goal must be. You won't reach that point before you lose though.

Raythe: Well if you're so sure, let's keep going!

Elsewhere, Yuji pulls up in front of the old steel mill.

Yuji: This is the place. I'm sensing something….someone was here.

He gets off and heads inside. He looks around and hears someone banging. He looks around and then up to see Shigeru suspended from the ceiling.

Yuji: Mr. Nakago!

Shigeru: You….you're a friend of Raythe, right?

Yuji: Yeah. What's going on?

Shigeru: That man…that man wearing metal armor. Please, you need to help Raythe!

Yuji: Raythe….he's fighting? Heh. I wouldn't worry. Raythe can take care of himself.

Shigeru: But aren't you a little worried?!

Yuji: Of course. After all, friends naturally worry. But Raythe….he's shown that he can take care of himself. So I don't need to worry about him as much, because I know he'll always pull through, no matter what.

Raythe: My turn [SPC: Raythe = 2 Sir Ginro = 2]. I summon Crying Chick in defense mode [ATK 300/DEF 100 LV 1]. When this card is summoned, neither of us are allowed to battle until the start of my next turn. I set a card. Turn end.

Sir Ginro A cheap diversion, nothing else. My attacks will just come get you next turn. In the meantime, I'll take this time to build up my attack force. Here I go [SPC: Raythe = 3 Sir Ginro = 3]. I summon Genex Turbine [ATK 1400/DEF 1300 LV 4]. This card raises the attack points of all face up Machine type monsters by 400. [ATK 3200/DEF 1200 LV 8][ATK 2400/DEF 1600 LV 7][ATK 1800/DEF 1300 LV 4]. Turn end.

Raythe: So you're raising the attack points of your monsters? I'll have to get rid of that annoying monster first. My turn [SPC: Raythe = 4 Sir Ginro = 4]. I summon Nevermore Raven [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 4]. Level four Nevermore Raven tunes to level 3 Murder-Left Crow and level 1 Crying Chick

Crow becomes 3 rings that Raven and Chick fly through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 1 + 4 = 8]

Raythe: Winds of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of new hope. Synchro Summon! Appear, Great Condor Ezikiel [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]. Now, attack Genex Turbine. Go!

Condor spits out a tornado that destroys Turbine. Ginro reacts in agony and slows down tremendously [Sir Ginro LP = 600].

Sir Ginro: Darn….[ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8][ATK 2000/DEF 1600 LV 7].

Raythe: Too bad. Now Thermal Genex is too weak to fight with Ezikiel. Now, as Nevermore Raven was used as Synchro material, whenever the Synchro monster destroys another monster by battle, I get to draw a card from my deck. Now I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Ginro: What they say about your skills is the truth. But….it's not what I'm looking for.

Raythe: Hmph. How about we stop then before you hurt yourself?

Sir Ginro: That's funny. I don't quit my duels though. My turn [SPC: Sir Ginro = 5 Raythe = 5]. First I change Windmill Genex and Thermal Genex to defense mode [ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8][ATK 2000/DEF 1600 LV 7]. Now I summon Genex Neutron in defense mode [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4]. Turn end. At this time, using the effect of Genex Neutron, a Genex monster of level 4 or below goes to my hand.

Raythe: If that's really the best you can do! My turn [SPC: Raythe = 6 Sir Ginro = 6]. Great Condor, attack his Thermal Genex!

Ezikiel spits wind and destroys it.

Raythe: And now through the effect of Nevermore Raven, I draw one card from my deck. I end my turn. So, are you really going to keep up this boring duel?!

Yuji drives on the opposite highway with Shigeru in tow.

Yuji: See?

Shigeru: Raythe!

Raythe: Uncle! You're okay?

Shigeru: I'm fine.

Raythe: That's good. I won't be long. Just let me finish off this weakling.

Sir Ginro: ….Your uncle. That's the final insult I'll allow. My turn [SPC: Sir Ginro = 7 Raythe = 7]. Speed Spell- Synchro Panic. As I have Speed Counters of 7 or more, I revive Synchro monsters. Come back, Thermal Genex, Hydro Genex [ATK 0/DEF 1200 LV 8][ATK 0/DEF 1800 LV 6]. Now I summon Genex Repairman [ATK 1100/DEF 0 LV 4]. When this card is summoned, the levels of all other Machine monsters can change to whatever I want at the cost of half my life points [Sir Ginro LP = 300]. I'll change the levels of all other monsters to two [ATK 0/DEF 1200 LV 2][ATK 0/DEF 1600 LV 2][ATK 0/DEF 1800 LV 2][ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 2].

Raythe: Wait a minute….5 monsters, 12 levels. Is this…?!

Sir Ginro: I hate using monsters like this. It is too over the top to count as an assassination. But this is the only possible way to win. I tune the level 4 Genex Repairman, level 2 Genex Neutron, level 2 Hydro Genex, level 2 Thermal Genex, and level 2 Windmill Genex.

Repairman becomes 4 rings that Neutron, Hydro, Thermal, and Windmill fly through, becoming 8 stars [4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12]

Sir Ginro: With blades of steel and teeth of daggers, slice the world to ribbons and assassinate the world. Limit Over Synchro Summon. Appear, Creator of Steel- Metaron [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12]

The road breaks as a spinning buzz saw breaks through the ground. The monster has many blades on it spinning at a very fast pace. Raythe's eyes widen in fear and breathes deeply.

Raythe: So this is a Creator….

Shigeru: What is that thing?!

Yuji: This guy has a Creator too?!

Sir Mobius and Chaos King watch through a hologram

Chaos King: That's odd….I don't recall sending out Ginro OR giving him the order to use his Creator….

He squeezes his armrest and it breaks off.

Chaos King: Mobius….

Sir Mobius bows low and leaves the room. From far away, everyone sees the Creator.

Luna: Another one?! Damn…this can wait!

Tyson: It's even bigger than the other one.

Alice: Let's get over there.

Takimaru: Damn. Why now?

Effigy: Okay, now breathe deeply.

The two sit in front of a fire meditating. Enzan sneezes suddenly

Enzan: Sorry. Think I have a cold.

Effigy: You need to FOCUS.

Enzan: I'm trying! I just can't sit still!

The ground shakes. Both turn and see the Creator.

Enzan: Another one of those things!

Effigy: Darn. Guess we better get down there quickly.

Sir Ginro: At this time, I use the effect of Metaron. The attack points of all other monsters are halved. Power Cut [ATK 1500/DEF 1250 LV 8]

Raythe: What?!

Sir Ginro: That's right. To even challenge Metaron, you need a monster with 10000 attack points. Anything else is trash. Creator of Steel- Metaron, attack. Nickel Steel Blade.

It lifts its gigantic blade and slowly begins to swing it at Ezikiel.

Raythe: Trap card, Synchro Out. This defuses Ezikiel back into his original Tuner monster and non-Tuner monsters. Come back, Murder- Left Crow [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 3], Crying Chick [ATK 300/DEF 100 LV 1], and Nevermore Raven [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 4]

Sir Ginro: Don't forget, my monster cuts all of their attack and defense points [ATK 400/DEF 300 LV 3][ATK 150/DEF 100 LV 1][ATK 750/DEF 0 LV 3]. In that case, I destroy Murder- Left Crow.

The monster is crushed.

Sir Ginro: It won't be much longer. Now I use Speed World 2 [SPC: Sir Ginro = 0 Raythe = 7] and draw a card. Turn end.

Shigeru: How can he fight that thing!? There's no way!

Yuji: It may seem bad. But don't give up.

Shigeru: You…you have a lot of faith in him.

Yuji: It's like I said. Raythe has shown I can trust him. He never loses, no matter what.

Raythe: That monster's pretty big. Heh. Can't wait to smash it into scrap! Here we go, my turn [SPC: Raythe = 8 Sir Ginro = 1]. I activate Speed Spell- Overspeed. This lets me take a monster and Spell or Trap card from the graveyard and put them in the mind. But, my Speed Counters are lost [SPC: Raythe = 0 Sir Ginro = 1]. Now I summon Murder- Left Crow once more [ATK 800-400/DEF 600-300 LV 3]. Now I tune level 3 Murder- Left Crow, level 4 Nevermore Raven, and level 1 Crying Chick

Crow becomes 3 rings that Raven and Chick fly through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 1 + 4 = 8]

Raythe: Winds of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of new hope, Synchro Summon. Great Condor Ezikiel [ATK 3000-1500/DEF 2500-1250 LV 8]. I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Ginro: Summoning it back? How does t help?

Raythe: Insult it if you want. This card will finish you off! For hurting what's important to me….you won't get away.

Sir Ginro: Something that's important to you? Don't make me laugh! People may be cruel, but at least they acknowledge when they hate something. You…you don't even admit it!

Raythe: And what's that mean?!

Sir Ginro: A fool who doesn't even know his own heart is not worth my time or effort. My turn [SPC: Raythe = 0 Sir Ginro = 2]. I summon Genex Power Planner [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. Now I can add a Genex effect monster to my hand [Genex Spore]. Metaron, attack Great Condor Ezikiel!

Raythe: Trap card, Direct Strike. Now your attack becomes a direct one. And by discarding Wing Cocoon, I can negate all my damage.

The attack is blocked.

Sir Ginro: You can't win! Those who fight for false beliefs and love will not overcome me!

Raythe: What the hell are you blabbering on about?!

Sir Ginro: Raythe Nakago, I'm saying you're selfish. The things you say you fight for…are illusions. Your uncle, your friends, such things are nothing to you. Yet you try to fit in anyway. You, Raythe Nakago, the Dark Claw's most loyal soldier! And now look at you!

Raythe: What are you trying to say?

Sir Ginro: I was trained as a warrior. Living in the cold mountains as part of my training, I was shown no love or friendship. Do you know why? Because those things are weights! All they do is drag you down! To be strong, one must become totally free of bonds or otherwise unions. That's why you've grown weak! Because you've forgotten that!

Raythe: …Are you done? Cause you make me sick. You know, I felt the same way once. I thought that being alone was the only way I could be strong. But I was wrong. What I thought was strength was only weakness. Now I'm different though! Yuji and the others, my uncle, all of them have shown me I was wrong. And now, I'll show you that you are wrong!

Sir Ginro: Fine then! Show me that I am wrong and you are right! But you'll never defeat my Creator!

Raythe: I won't….I won't….give up!

???: Perform it. Zero Synchro.

Raythe: Huh?!

Light begins to pour from him.

Yuji: It's happening again!

The top card of Raythe's deck glows as the seven pointed star appears in the sky

Raythe: So, this is the Seven- Star Knight's power….not bad at all! I draw [SPC: Raythe = 0 Sir Ginro = 3]. By reversing the level of a monster out [ATK 1500/DEF 1250 LV -8], I Special Summon Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8]. I tune the level 8 Agent of Seven and level -8 Great Condor Ezikiel.

Sir Ginro: What's this level of power?!

Raythe: In an empty world, the first wind rips the emptiness away to reveal the great truth. Zero Synchro! Blow with the wind, Absent Great Condor [ATK 3400/DEF 3000 LV 0].

Sir Ginro: Zero Synchro?! But it is not the same level of power….you're not the one then. Don't forget, Metaron, halves its power [ATK 1700/DEF 1500 LV 0]. Now it's even weaker!

Raythe: Power isn't determined by attack power! After all, Genex Power Planner is pretty weak.

Sir Ginro: I knew you were going to target it. Trap card, Urgent Rush. Now I get to use a Speed Spell from my deck as long as I fit the requirements. I use Speed Spell- High Speed Crash. I destroy Genex Power Planner and destroy Absent Great Condor.

Raythe: It won't be that easy! Trap card, Wind Currents to Midgard. This lets me pay half my life points [Raythe LP = 300] and remove from play one monster [Great Condor Ezikiel]. Now from the graveyard or out-of-play zone, I get to Special Summon monsters with a combined lower level than the monster removed. I bring back Desperado Tornado [ATK 2000-1000/DEF 0 LV 4], Kamikaze Flyer [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1], and Tornado Fighter [ATK 1700-850/DEF 0 LV 3]. And by releasing Kamikaze Flyer, Condor's effect activates and negates his own destruction.

Card of the Day: Genex Controller

Episode 229: The Fierce Assassin, Sir Ginro

It is late at night. Several pieces of steel are magnetized and create a shell on top of a roof. Something stabs through the shell and tears it open as Ginro steps out. He looks out over the city and dials on a phone

Sir Ginro: At the destination. Orders?

???: Take out the Seven Stars as quickly as possible

Sir Ginro: Yes. Won't the king be upset?

???: Are you questioning me Ginro? You forget the rankings.

Sir Ginro: Yes. True, Zaborg.

Sir Zaborg: That energy signature was not that of the Seven Stars. Someone in this town most know what it is.

Sir Ginro: I'll investigate.

Sir Zaborg: Start with Raythe Nakago. He already has abilities granted by the Seven- Star Knight. There is a chance the power surge came from his advanced abilities.

He turns off the phone and runs across rooftops

Opening

In the morning, Raythe sits up. He rubs his eyes and looks around the room he's in. He seems a little unsettled and gets up; stretching and pulls open the curtains, letting in the sunlight. He opens the door and sees his uncle preparing breakfast.

Shigeru: Good morning Raythe.

Raythe: Yeah…morning.

Shigeru: What's wrong? You sound like a zombie.

Raythe: I'm just not used to this room.

Shigeru: What, it isn't cozy?

Raythe: No, it's fine. It's more…the environment I guess. Something about it just doesn't feel like home.

Shigeru: …I'm sorry. It's my fault. You aren't comfortable here

Raythe: No, it's not that. It's just….in general I'm not used to someone else being around. I've grown up and lived alone for a long time. Living with someone else will take some getting used to.

Shigeru: Well yes, I know that…but I still don't feel good about it.

Raythe: Look, it's nothing to worry about I mean it. Anyway, I've got to go to work. I'll be back later.

Shigeru: Have a good day.

Raythe: Yeah, thanks.

He waves as he drives off. On a roof, Ginro watches him and begins to jump on roofs after him. Raythe looks up as he senses something, but sees nothing there. His eyes narrow as he turns back to the road. A steel shed ripples as Ginro steps out of it. He keeps an eye on Raythe as he drives around. Ginro turns away from the direction that Raythe went in and begins to examine all the houses.

Sir Ginro: Many homes….but only one correct choice.

He jumps down the roof and slides down a building to the ground. He holds out his hands and two gear shaped swords appear in his hands. At Riding Repairs, Raythe pulls up and heads inside

Boss: Bout time you showed up

Raythe: Sorry. My uncle made me a big meal.

Boss: Huh. Didn't know you had family

Raythe: I'm just staying with him for a while. That's all.

Boss: Hmph. You can get started if you want. We're kind of shorthanded now that school is back in session.

Raythe: Yeah, Yuji, Luna, and Enzan have finals coming up, so they need a lot of time to study.

Boss: Yeah. I'm going miss those kids. Luna told me she plans on becoming an ecologist. Enzan says he has plans to leave. Yuji said he probably won't stick around either. All you kids are leaving.

Raythe stops working and grabs a soda, slowly drinking

Boss: So, what about you? You've got any plans.

Raythe: Don't know. N.T City's not so bad. Besides, I want some time to get reacquainted with my uncle.

Boss: Wait, you have no plans at all? Don't get me wrong, this place is a wonderful place to live but…you don't want to stay here forever do you?

Raythe: ….I don't know. I really….just don't know.

Boss: Sigh. Alright, take five.

Raythe nods and gets up. He opens a box and rips out a sub, biting into it. As he sits and eats, he looks over the city.

Raythe: Everyone is starting to draw their destinies…..but mine is still just a blank sheet of paper. This city has been the only real home I've ever had. If I leave….what awaits me beyond the city limits?

He sighs and stands up. He continues working on the D- Wheel. Elsewhere in town, Shigeru is washing dishes.

Shigeru: It's odd washing dishes for more than one person. If it was just me, they'd pile and pile up until it became too big.

The door creaks open

Shigeru: Is that you Raythe? I didn't expect you so soon.

Sir Ginro: Are you Shigeru Nakago?

Shigeru: That's me. But who are….

He turns and drops a dish as Sir Ginro is standing there.

Sir Ginro: I see. Then I'm afraid you need to come with me.

Shigeru packs up and reaches for the phone. Ginro holds out his hand a fork lifts into the air, rushing towards his hand. He pulls away just in time as the fork gets stuck in the wall where his hand just was.

Sir Ginro: Please, don't make this difficult for yourself.

Shigeru gulps. That afternoon, Raythe is leaving the store

Raythe: I'll be back tomorrow.

Boss: Hold on a second son. I've got something for you. Let's see….where did I put it? Oh right.

He tosses Raythe a pamphlet.

Raythe: Let me see this. Heartland University of Science and Technology?

Boss: Yeah. You've got a real knack for fixing machines kid. You could really make a big difference in the world of technological advancements. This is where I went to school. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Raythe: I don't know. This university seems a little big. Can I really just go to college though?

Boss: Kid, you're really smart, trust me. If you work hard, I'm sure they'll let you in. It is just going to take a lot of effort. And it's a beautiful campus.

Raythe: Hm….look, I'll think about it, okay?

Boss: Alright, just make sure you do.

Raythe: Hm. By the way, what did YOU study there? Bikes or something?

Boss: Thermonuclear physics.

Raythe's eyes widen and he quickly leaves.

Boss: ….Why does everyone react like that?

Raythe gets on his bike and races off

Raythe: Well, time for another awkward dinner. Maybe I should just pick something up. I mean….he's trying but it's….hard.

He keeps moving when he slows down in front of his house. He sees the door slightly ajar and opens the door

Raythe: Uncle! Uncle!? Are you in here?!

He sees the fork still stuck in the wall. He grabs it and attempts to pull it out, but it is stuck. He growls in anger and finally sees a note scrawled on the wall.

Raythe: The steel mill, 9:00. Or else….

He clenches his fist and gets on his bike, taking off once again. He drives around town when he sees Alice walking down the street.

Raythe: They don't need to get involved

He quickly drives past.

Alice: Raythe? Hey Raythe! Why's he in such a hurry?

Raythe speeds up ahead even faster and races towards the old steel mill. He comes to a stop and drives inside. He looks around at all the machines lying broken and discarded. On the walkway, Ginro stands.

Sir Ginro: You've come, Raythe Nakago.

Raythe: Hmph, Listen up, I'm here because you said you have my uncle. Now, are you going to hand him over? Or else….

Sir Ginro: The man is unharmed.

Raythe: Yeah. Let me see him anyway.

Sir Ginro: You don't trust me?

Raythe: I don't trust scum of the earth like you.

Ginro points to a chain. Shigeru is dangling from it.

Raythe: Uncle! Are you hurt?!

Shigeru: Raythe…you must escape. It's a trap.

Raythe suddenly turns as knives are tossed at him. He back flips to avoid them. Ginro grabs a steel girder and it breaks into many metal shards that fly at Raythe. He casts Giant Trunade and blows a strong wind that blasts the shards away. Sir Ginro leaps down off the walkway towards Raythe and summons his swords, spinning them rapidly. Raythe moves back as Ginro hits the ground, swinging at him. Raythe ducks and dodges each sword stroke and kicks Ginro in the gut, but he blocks it and moves back, rushing forward as Raythe blocks with his Duel Disk.

Sir Ginro: It is impossible to access his current amount of power this way. The only method is….

He jumps back as well.

Sir Ginro: If you truly want your uncle back, you must defeat me in a contest.

Raythe: Ha! If you mean a duel, fine with me! You'd better be ready to lose.

Sir Ginro: Yes. But this place is not a good place to fight. You might try something. So we're going somewhere else. And if you try something, I let him drop.

Shigeru: Raythe, don't worry about me! Worry only about yourself!

Raythe: Uncle, don't worry. I'll get you out of this miss. This joker doesn't stand a chance.

He follows Ginro outside. Raythe gets on his bike as one appears for Ginro, made entirely out of metal.

Raythe: Speed World 2, set on.

D- Wheel: Duel mode, auto-pilot standby

Both: Duel! [Sir Ginro LP = 4000][Raythe LP = 4000]

Both take off from the starting line.

Raythe: You can go first.. By the way, I'm making a list of the guys I've beaten up. What's your name?

Sir Ginro: I am Sir Ginro. Among the Knights, my rank is 8.

Raythe: 8? So you're stronger than Thestalos

Sir Ginro: You compared me to that weakling. I'm insulted. Draw. I summon Genex Undine in defense mode [ATK 1200/DEF 600 LV 3]. I use his power. Now I send a WATER monster to the graveyard [Genex Undine] and add Genex Controller from my deck to my hand. Now I set a card and end my turn.

Raythe: A monster in defense mode isn't good enough! My turn [SPC: Raythe = 1 Sir Ginro = 1]. I summon Desperado Tornado [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4]. Attack his monster! Tornado Bullet!

He draws his pistol and shoots a tornado, blowing away Undine.

Raythe: Now I set three cards and end my turn.

Sir Ginro: My turn [SPC: Raythe = 2 Sir Ginro = 2]. Trap card, Inferiority. By removing from play one monster in my graveyard, I summon one of the same name, I remove Genex Undine to bring back a Genex Undine [ATK 1200/DEF 600 LV 3]. Inferiority also lets me Special Summon a monster of the same level from my hand. Now I summon Genex Controller [ATK 1400/DEF 1200 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Genex Controller and level 3 Genex Undine.

Controller becomes 3 rings that Undine flies through, becoming 3 stars [3 + 3 = 6]

Sir Ginro: Swim deep in the ocean as the tidal wave approaches the giant land. Synchro Summon. Bubble, Hydro Genex [ATK 2300/DEF 1800 LV 6].

Raythe: A Synchro Summon deck. I knew that as soon as you summoned Genex Controller. Trap card, Tuner's Capture. This lets me take control of a Tuner monster my opponent used to Synchro Summon. I take Genex Controller [ATK 1400/DEF 1200 LV 3].

Sir Ginro: As planned. Since there is a Genex Controller out, this monster can be summoned without Release. I summon out Genex Furnace [ATK 2000/DEF 1300 LV 5]. Genex Furnace attacks your Genex Controller.

Controller is burned up.

Raythe: Hmph it isn't my monster. I don't mind it being destroyed.

Sin Ginro: Hydro Genex, direct attack! Water Cannon!

Raythe: Trap card, Direct Strike. When the opponent attacks, I can make the attack a direct attack and Special Summon a monster of my choice from my hand. I summon Kamikaze Flyer [ATK 100/DEF 0 LV 1]. And now I use the Trap card Dark Wall of Wind and negate the damage from your direct attack.

A dark wind blocks the attack.

Sir Ginro: You summoned a monster. Not bad. I set two cards and end my turn.

Raythe: My turn [SPC: Raythe = 3 Sir Ginro = 3]. I summon Tornado Fighter [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Tornado Fighter and level 4 Desperado Tornado.

Fighter becomes 3 rings that Tornado flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Raythe: Winds of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of new hope. Synchro Summon! Forever Angel [ATK 2700/DEF 1000 LV 7]. Let's battle! Kamikaze Flyer attacks Hydro Genex. When this monster battles, he can destroy himself and the monster he's battling.

Flyer becomes surrounded by fire and pierces Genex, destroying them both.

Raythe: Now you're wide open! I attack directly with Forever Angel. Go!

Sir Ginro: One must always be careful of set cards. Trap card, Soul Within the Scrap. This lets me negate a direct attack. In addition, I can revive a Genex Controller if the damage I took is greater than his attack points.

The feathers are blocked [ATK 1400/DEF 1200 LV 3]

Raythe: Fine, you avoided that. Next time I'll get you!

Sir Ginro: Assuming there will be a next time. Here we go [SPC: Raythe = 4 Sir Ginro = 4]. I summon Genex Doctor [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 3]. I now use his effect. By sending Genex Controller to the graveyard, I destroy a monster. I destroy your monster.

Raythe: Damn!

Sir Ginro: Get him. Research Lightning

Wire shoot out and surround Raythe, shocking him with electricity. He screams in pain as he slows down, the wires forcing him forward again [Raythe LP = 2500]

Raythe: That stung….

Sir Ginro: I set a card. Turn end.

Raythe: You're not bad, I'll give you that. But you're still miles away from my level of skill! My turn [SPC: Raythe = 5 Sir Ginro = 5]. I remove from play one WIND monster and one DARK monster in my graveyard from play [Tornado Fighter and Kamikaze Flyer] to Special Summon Dark Simorgh [ATK 2700/DEF 1000 LV 7]. Attack Genex Doctor!

Simorgh flaps its wings and blows a strong wind, blowing away Doctor. The wind rocks Ginro and he bumps into the guardrail several times [Sir Ginro = 2800]

Raythe: That's what you get for messing with my family!

Sir Ginro: I was not aware you cared so much for that man. Perhaps I had you figured all wrong. Trap card, Creeping Machine. This lets me revive a Machine monster with defense points equal to the damage I took. Come back, Genex Controller [ATK 1400/DEF 1200 LV 3].

Raythe: That monster is starting to get really old. I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Ginro: My turn [SPC: Raythe = 6 Sir Ginro = 6]. I've wasted enough time. Your true power…I need to draw it out. I summon Genex Blastfan [ATK 1600/DEF 1300 LV 4]. I tune the level 3 Genex Controller and level 3 Genex Blastfan.

Controller becomes 3 rings that Blastfan flies through, becoming 3 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Sir Ginro: Spin, spin, spin and generate enough wind to blow the world into the world above the clouds. Synchro Summon. Windmill Genex [ATK 2000/DEF 1600 LV 7]. This card gains 300 attack points or all set cards. There may only be one [ATK 2300/DEF 1600 LV 7], but now I discard one card from my hand and destroy the set card [ATK 2000/DEF 1600 LV 7].

Raythe: Set card or not, you can't destroy Dark Simorgh.

Sir Ginro: Maybe not now. But soon. Speed Spell- Silver Contrails. This raises the attack points of a WIND monster by 1000. I choose Windmill Genex [ATK 3000/DEF 1600 LV 7]. I attack your Dark Simorgh. Great Wind!

It blows a powerful wind. Simorgh is destroyed as Raythe is actually thrown into the air [Raythe LP = 2200]. He screams as he falls off the hallway and hurtles towards the ocean.

Sir Ginro: It would appear as though you do not have the power. I'm sorry then…but you and your uncle are useless to me now. Rest assured, I'll make it quick for him.

He speeds ahead as Raythe heads close and closer to the water.

Ending

Card of the Day: Koa'ki Meiru Drago

Episode 84: Chimera's True Face

On the road, a car is racing down the road

Grayson: How soon until we get there?

Driver: 45 minutes sir.

Grayson: Good. These pests are starting to get on my nerves. I'm going to get rid of them myself.

Driver: Sir, if I may ask, why are you soiling your own hands? Don't you have Chimera for that?

Grayson: Yes, normally I could. But his sister is there. And I can't trust him. Of course, it would help if I could, ahem, convince them to join my cause. But if he doesn't get the job done….they all die.

Opening

Chimera, now revealed to be Corey, and Tamika still sit there in the middle of the road. Waiter: And now Total Defense Shogun attacks your Lancer Dragonute!

Shogun chops it in half [Gang member LP = 0]. Waiter comes to a stop and looks over in Tamika's direction.

Waiter: Tamika, what are you waiting for?! We need to get out of here and….Corey?! Is that….Corey?!

Corey: You're all here. Why?

Tamika: We came here to put a stop to Grayson's goals. He was supposed to have some kind of deal tonight, right?

Corey: Tamika, you're a fool. That was all part of his plan. He wanted to lure the Movement here. You fell into his trap like a fish going to the bait on the hook

Waiter: Damn! This was all a set-up?!

Tamika: Brother I….I don't understand! You quit, didn't you?! How did you end up in this situation?!

Corey: Sis it's….complicated. I can't tell you.

Tamika: Why can't you! I would understand perfectly!

Corey: It isn't as simple as that Tamika. I'm only going to ask you one more time. Leave this place now.

Tamika: I'm sorry to disappoint you. But I'm here to put an end to Grayson. I'll stop anyone in my way, even you!

Corey: Tamika….you don't understand. I can't let you do that. If you really want to go by, you have to beat me

He races off. Tamika looks upset, but keeps following him as the duel gets underway again. [SPC: Skull = 6 Chimera = 6][Tamika LP = 3800][Chimera LP = 900]. Tamika has Supersonic Skull Flame [ATK 2600/DEF 2000 LV 10], Lancer Archfiend [ATK 1600/DEF 1400 LV 4] and a set card. Corey only has Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8].

Corey: It's still my turn. I use the effect of Koa'ki Meiru Maximus. Once per turn, I can destroy a monster out. Go, Maximum Fire!

It spits fire and burns down Supersonic Skull Flame.

Corey: And now I attack with Koa'ki Meiru Maximus. Core Furnace Fire

It shoots some fire out of its mouth and hits Archfiend. The fire spreads past the monster and hits Tamika as well. She hisses and slows down [Tamika LP = 2400]

Corey: I now use the effect of Core Hunt in the graveyard. By removing from play one Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in the graveyard, Koa'ki Meiru Maximus isn't destroyed by its effect. Please….don't make me keep this up. I don't want to hurt you anymore sis.

Tamika: This isn't what hurts me the most right now brother. What hurts me the most right now…is that you could work for Grayson

Corey: Please, don't tell me that. You don't need to act so rude to me. What I'm doing….it's not for my own personal gain.

Tamika: That's hard for me to believe. You….you just left!

Corey: …Like I said, it isn't as simple as that..

He turns away and watches the road as he remembers the events. In the past, Corey is working on his bike. He wipes his forehead and frowns when several thugs walk up

Corey: What?

Thug: Boss man wants a few words with you.

Corey: Bite me.

Thug: What was that you little…!?

Thug 2: Grayson isn't happy with you Corey. First you burned down the merchandise we were about to sell. Then, you help undesirables get away from their punishment. Grayson's been very patient with you. But he's starting to get really annoyed with you.

Corey: So? If he's so annoyed, tell him to get a hobby.

Thug 2: You're on thin ice man. You don't come back; he's going to kill you.

Corey: That's fine. Whatever happens to me, it doesn't matter. My family though? I'll protect them no matter what. So beast it.

The thugs look angry, but storm off. Corey sighs as he sits there. Later, he is walking in the rain when a car drives up. The window rolls down.

Grayson: May I offer you a lift?

Corey: I've got an umbrella.

Grayson: Yes, I can see that. But you look tired.

Corey: I'm not. It's only a short walk.

Grayson: Why don't you come in anyway? I need a few words with you.

Corey sighs and gets in

Corey: Fine. Only so I can say it to your face.

Grayson: Yes. Well, I've heard from my associates you want to quit the group?

Corey: Yeah, that's right. What's so hard to understand?

Grayson: Well…it's just a little cruel, don't you think? I gave you enough money to give you anything you want, in exchange for a few jobs. What's the problem?

Corey: I'm not a gangster, sorry. I'm not doing these kinds of jobs anymore.

Grayson: That's perfectly understandable. But of course, you're not the only one at risk here. After all, you do have a family to think about.

He stops in front of Tamika's school.

Grayson: After all, it would be so tragic if something were to happen to that sweet little girl, wouldn't it?

Corey: You….

Grayson pushes him out of the car.

Grayson: That was your last warning

The car races off as Corey stares into a water puddle. Later, Corey is sitting in his room. He holds his face in his hands and looks at a photo of him and Tamika. He crumples it and takes his cellphone out. He dials for a minute and then calls

Corey: …I'll do it. But on one condition.

Late at night, Corey is packing a bag. He sighs. He walks into the living room. Tamika is on the couch when Corey walks up, looking afraid.

Corey: Tamika, I want you to do something for me.

He hands her some keys.

Tamika: What are these?

Corey: The keys to a D-Wheel I made. I want you to test it out you are old enough. Do that for me, because I won't be here to do that.

Tamika: What do you mean?

Corey quickly runs off. Tamika looks scared and tries to run. Corey gets on his bike and rakes off.

Corey: I'm sorry mom….dad….sis…but one day you'll understand.

Thugs begin to follow him down the road. They grin as one gets close

Thug: Don't try any funny stuff. Follow the plan

Corey is silent and races towards the end of the highway. He rams into the railing and goes over the edge. Right before he hits the ground, he presses a button, causing a bright flash simulating an explosion and jumps off the bike, hitting the ground. The bike hits the ground, exploding. Corey watches it burn and walks into the shadows, where there is a bag. A few seconds later, Corey walks away in his Chimera costume. The flashback ends as Tamika tears up

Corey: As Corey, I would not serve him. So the real Corey had to twist himself into a monster. Into a Chimera.

Tamika: But…why?! Why did you do that?! What were you thinking?! Thinking I would be happier without a brother….

Corey: It's the deal I made with Grayson. If I went to work with him, everyone wouldn't trust me. So by faking my own death, you guys would get my life insurance policy. Then he wouldn't hurt you

Tamika: So….you're the one who's been sending all the checks!

Corey: You have to trust me; I've never once worked for Grayson for my own satisfaction. Some days it hurt so bad I couldn't even stand to hear the sound of my own voice. So that's why….please just quit.

Tamika: I…won't. Grayson has still ruined too many lives. I'm going to take him out! Even if you stand in my way!

Corey: ….I'm sorry to hear that.

Tamika: Here I go! My turn [SPC: Tamika = 7 Chimera = 7]. Trap card, Call of the Haunted. Now I revive Skull Flame [ATK 2600/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Corey: I discard Koa'ki Meiru Ice. This lets me destroy a monster that was Special Summoned.

Tamika: Damn! I summon Skull Knight in defense mode [ATK 1800/DEF 800 LV 4]. Turn end.

Corey: My turn. [SPC: Tamika = 8 Chimera = 8]. I use the effect of Maximus

Tamika: Don't bother. Skull Knight negates an effect once per turn

Corey: Then I attack with Maximus

It burns the monster down

Corey: Turn end. Using Core Hunt, I remove an Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in the deck. But, I can't Normal Summon the turn I use this effect. Turn end.

Tamika: You didn't use up your Speed Counters. Hmph. You always used to save them up.

Corey: Well, I don't like to use things up quickly. It's better to save them up for the last minute.

Tamika: Just like when we were kids…

Corey: ….Yeah.

Tamika: I…draw [SPC: Tamika = 9 Chimera = 9]. I summon Magma Blob in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 400 LV 1]. I end my turn.

Corey: Back to me [SPC: Tamika = 10 Chimera = 10]. I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards from my deck and discard one. Now I summon Koa'ki Meiru Urnight [ATK 2000/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Now I reveal Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in my hand. This lets me Special Summon a Koa'ki Meiru monster from the deck. Come on, Koa'ki Meiru Prototype [ATK 1800/DEF 1800 LV 4] I use the effect of Koa'ki Meiru Maximus and destroy Magma Blob

Tamika: I use the effect of Magma Blob! When destroyed, I can negate Battle Damage once during the turn.

Corey: Koa'ki Meiru Maximus, direct attack

Tamika: Using the effect of Magma Blob, I'll block that damage.

Corey: Then Urnight can attack directly. Charged Spear.

It rushes forward and slashes Tamika. She screams in pain [Tamika LP = 400]. She slows down as Corey's eyes widen.

Corey: Hey…

He gets a call. He answers quickly.

Grayson: Chimera, I….what happened to your mask?

Corey: It…cracked.

Grayson: Hm, it'll need to be replaced. How are things going?

Corey: They've…been subdued.

Grayson: Good. I'll be there in 10 minutes.

The call stops as Corey stiffens

Tamika: Grayson….he's coming here in 10 minutes?

Corey: That's why you need to leave. If he sees you, he'll kill you. Please…leave.

Tamika: No! I'm going to make Grayson pay! If he wants to make my job easier, that's fine!

Corey: Tamika….you really are as stubborn as mule, you know that. I discard Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru to the graveyard and negate the destruction of Maximus. At this time, Urnight is destroyed. When a Koa'ki Meiru monster is destroyed during the End Phase, I could summon a Token. But I won't

Tamika: My turn [SPC: Chimera = 11 Tamika = 11]. Too bad for you. This is what I was saving all my Speed Counters for! Go, Speed Spell- The End of Storm! This destroys all monsters on the field. And the controller takes 300 points of damage for each one.

A strong wind blows and destroys both monsters [Chimera LP = 300]

Tamika: Had you summoned another Token, you would have lost. How did you know?

Corey: I just had a feeling.

Tamika: You always had good intuition. This is all I can use. I summon Fire- Tears Maiden in defense mode [ATK 900/DEF 700 LV 3].

Corey: My turn [SPC: Chimera = 12 Tamika = 12]. As long as Fire- Tears Maiden is on the field, you take no damage. So, I'll have to destroy that first. I use Speed Spell- Accel Draw. When I have 12 Speed Counters, I can draw two cards. Now then I pay 12 Speed Counters [SPC: Chimera = 0 Tamika = 12]. This lets me destroy all cards you control. Go, Speed Storm!

A great wind blows away the monster

Corey: I set a card and end my turn

Tamika: Yes! Here's my chance! I draw [SPC: Tamika = 12 Chimera = 1]. Speed Spell- Dead Synchro. Now I can use monsters in the graveyard for my Synchro Summon. I tune the level 3 Fire- Tears Maiden, level 1 Magma Blob, and level 4 Skull Knight.

Maiden becomes 3 rings that Blob and Knight fly through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 1 + 4 = 8]

Tamika: May these monsters creates the sparks that ignite the burning flames of my soul. Become a savage fire and burn! Synchro Summon! Skull Flame Dragon! [ATK 3000/DEF 1500 LV 8]

Corey: You still use that thing. Wow.

Tamika: This is it! Skull Flame Dragon, attack him directly! Skull Fireball!

Corey: Tamika, your problem has always been….you don't like overkill. Trap card, Widespread Ruin. When a monster attacks, I can destroy it.

Dragon blows up right before the attack as Tamika looks shocked.

Tamika: My Skull Flame Dragon….

Corey: I'm sorry about this. My turn [SPC: Tamika = 12 Chimera = 2]. I summon Koa'ki Meiru Drago [ATK 1900/DEF 1600 LV 4]. Finish her

It hit Tamika dead on [Tamika LP = 0]. She comes to a stop as Corey stops after a while too.

Waiter: Wow….to win so easily, even with all those bad situations. He hasn't gotten rusty, that's for sure.

Thugs grab every member of the Movement.

Thug: He's coming!

Thug 2: Hold em down! The boss is so going to be happy!

Tamika: Grayson! Let me at him! He'll pay!

Waiter: So after all this Corey? After all this you really have changed? You're going to sell out your friends and sister?

Corey: ….Let them go

Thug 3: What?! But….

Corey: Let. Them. Go. I'll take responsibility for this.

Tamika: Corey, you….

The thugs let them go.

Corey: There's a back route that leads around town. Leave now. I can't distract him forever.

Tamika: But why?!

Corey: I won't lose my soul. But I can't escape either. Grayson won't even let death. Now go.

Waiter drags Tamika along to the D- Wheels and they take off. They take a back road around.

Waiter: I don't believe it. Corey…out symbol of hope…is working for the enemy.

Tamika is holding her Koa'ki Meiru Maximus card

Tamika: Corey….you just hold on a bit longer. I promise I'll get you out of this. If Grayson is a chain….I'm the saw to cut the chain.

The sun slowly begins to rise. Corey sits on the pier watching the sun with a sad look in his eyes

Ending

Narrator: The next round of duels is now underway. The tournament starts off with Yusuke being pitted against Chimera. But Chimera seems distracted by something and is not dueling. What exactly is Yusuke going to do? Next time, Episode 85: Round 2. Yusuke vs Chimera.