Colorful Forest

Over a forest, a Corridor of Darkness opens. Takex falls through the portal into the trees below. She falls and is hurt by all the branches and leaves. She falls onto the ground in pain and hits the ground hard. She cries out and holds her arm in pain. She sits up in pain and looks around, seeing herself in a jungle.

Takex: Where am I? How did I get here?

She stands up and immediately falls back. She screams and holds her arm in pain

Takex: Ow! My arm! It hurts so bad!

She looks into her pockets and doesn't have any Potions

Takex: I forgot. I gave everything I had to Luke. ….Luke? Luke?! Where are you?! …Avius! What do you do!? I know you're here somewhere!

Something rustles in the bushes. Takex turns and summons her Keyblade to her hand. She tries to take a battle pose and stumbles

Takex: I know something's there! Just come out!

Minusouls begin to appear around her. Takex backs away and swipes with her Keyblade, cutting through the Minusouls around her. She gasps in pain and grabs her arm, falling to her knees as even more Minusouls surround her. A Twilight tackles her and she falls down, her Keyblade vanishing into light. They surround her and get ready to attack again when arrows whistle through the air and hit all the Minusouls, tearing them to pieces. Takex catches a glimpse of people coming out of the bushes before she passes out. Later, she wakes up with leaves over the left side of her body. She sits up and brushes them off as she sees a campfire in the middle of the room.

Takex: Where am I?

She slowly stands up and walks over to the entrance to the tent. She looks outside and hides inside as people are walking around

Takex: Were they the ones who brought me here?

Kekata: What do we do with the girl?

Powhatan: We shall keep her safe for a little while. But once she is healed, we need to question her. Is there a connection between her and the strange men who arrived a few days ago? And is there a connection between them and the monstrous creatures around?

Kekata: Her wounds were bad. I did the best I could but…I'm not sure if I could help. By the way, where is Pocahontas?

Powhatan: She left to go to the forest. That girl has been spending so much time in the forest. I'm concerned with the strange ones at the other end of the forest. I'm considering sending Kocoum in to look for her

Kekata: I wouldn't worry. Pocahontas is growing into a young woman. She can take care of herself

Powhatan: Perhaps you're right…

The two walk off as Takex looks down

Takex: People at the other side of the forest? Maybe they'll be able to tell me where I am. But first I need to get out of this camp

She waits until no one is looking and leaves the tent. She slowly creeps cross to the floor and starts moving towards the forest mouth. One of the guards turns around and she quickly hides behind a rock. The guard looks around and keeps watch as Takex sneaks around him and enters the forest. As she steps, Minusouls appear right away, two new verities right away [Blowdarters and Chiefs]

Takex: More of the creatures! Bring it!

She casts Blizzard magic right away and freezes several of them, preceding to shatter the sculptures. Blowdarters turn upside down and begin spitting darts at her that she blocks with her Keyblade. She begins casting Fire magic back at them as they burn up. Chiefs rush at her and swing with their tomahawks as she blocks the axes and slashes them back, cutting them in half. More Blowdarters begin firing darts at her as she runs along the ground. She rushes forward and cuts at the Blowdarters. Dark Oaks appear from the trees as she runs through the forest, shooting apple bombs at her. She blocks with her Keyblade and explosions push her back. She casts Thunderara magic and lightning comes down all over and hits all the Minusouls around her. A Dark Oak swings with their roots to hit her and she jumps over the roots and slides under another, chopping one in half. The other three surround her and begin shooting apple bombs. She is hit forward and rolls across the ground. She casts Fira magic and burns up a Dark Oak. The other two keep coming at her as he runs away from them. Cacti emerge from the trees as well and begin firing needles at her. She side steps to dodge them and cuts a Cactus in half. The Dark Oak gets in front of her as she jumps and kick offs its face, flying high into the air and shoots Fire magic right into its face, burning it up. The other Cacti begin spinning around and swipe with their spiked hands. She is hit back and rolls across the ground and keeps running. She shoots Blizzard behind her back as she runs and freezes several of them, running up and cutting them up. She keeps running

Takex: There's nothing around for miles. Are there really people somewhere in this forest?

She runs out of the trees and comes to a sudden stop right before she falls off the edge of a large cliff. She falls back and gasps

Takex: That was a close one. I actually think I felt fear for a minute there. …What am I saying? Luke would think I'm being stupid.

Minusouls appear behind her. She turns and slowly backs away towards the edge of the cliff. She draws her Keyblade again when an arrow flies through the air and destroys one. Takex looks in shock and takes the chance to leap in; slashing at the rest of the Twilights and making them vanish. Takex turns to where the arrow came from and sees someone fleeing into the trees

Takex: Hey, wait a minute!

She runs after the person into the trees. As she runs, Undergrowths grow out of the ground and lash at her. She blocks with her Keyblade. She spins around and cuts Undergrowths in a circle around her and keeps running. Undergrowths keep swinging their vines at her as she blocks them. She casts Blizzard magic and freezes a handful of them, shattering them. She keeps moving and sees the woman again leaping from tree to tree

Takex: Hey, hold on a second!

She keeps running as an Air Imp appears and tackles the woman. She falls out of the tree and lands on the ground. She slowly gets up as Minusouls surround her. She looks around and jumps to grab onto a branch as the Minusouls lunge towards her. Takex runs forward and curs several of them in half.

Takex: Get out of here! I'll take care of them!

The woman thinks as Takex holds her Keyblade, but then grips her sore arm. A Chief lunges towards her before it is destroyed by an arrow. The woman jumps down and draws her bow

Takex: What are you doing?

Woman: I could not just leave you to fight these horrible creatures. I will fight alongside you.

Takex gets into a battle pose as well. The woman begins firing arrows right away, slowly destroying Minusouls. Takex casts Blizzard magic and freezes a bunch of Minusouls. She dashes forward and chops them in half. Several new Minusouls appear [Archers] and draw arrows, firing them out with rapid fire speed. Many arrows launch forward and Takex blocks with her Keyblade. The woman draws arrows again and again and pierces the Minusouls in their path. The two keep running as Takex cuts at the Minusouls that rush at her. Chiefs chop with their axes as Takex blocks and pushes them back, cutting them up. When all of them are gone, Takex makes her Keyblade vanish

Takex: Phew. Thanks for your help. I don't think I can fight all these things by myself.

Woman: I was thinking that. In battle, you only seem to guard one side of your body. I've seen people fight like that. They usually do that because they are used to someone fighting alongside them

Takex: Yeah…I guess I am

Woman: Is that person here?

Takex: No. I don't know where he is. Should I really be telling her this? I…I don't know what to do…he's my brother you see. A while back, we were separated. I don't where he could be. I don't even know where I am.

Woman: I see. I shouldn't be doing this, but perhaps you could follow me. I know someone who could be able to give you the answers you seek. I was going to see her myself

Takex: Could you really do that?

Woman: Yes. Follow me. And stay close. The forest has become very dangerous recently. It isn't wise to go unarmed.

Takex nods and summons her Keyblade again.

Takex: I don't think we introduced ourselves yet. I was always taught it was polite. I'm Kate. Who are you?

Woman: My name is Pocahontas.

Takex: Pocahontas…it's a pleasure to meet you.

They run deeper into the woods. A Minusoul emerges from the ground and is promptly shot and destroyed. A man walks towards it and stares at the ground

Man: The creatures…are they coming from inside the woods?

He heads into the woods as well. Takex and Pocahontas are running through the trees as Minusouls appear while they are running and rush at them. A handful of Jar Beetles appear and scuttle towards them, tackling them. Takex smashes one with her Keyblade and jumps back to avoid another one. Pocahontas draws arrows and begins to fire them quickly, destroying the Jar Beetles. Leechers emerge and jump at them. Tentacles lash out and begin to drain energy away from the two as Takex throws her Keyblade and draws two right there. Pocahontas takes an arrow and cuts the tentacles, making the others move back. Takex casts Thunder magic and destroys them with lightning magic. The two keep running as Yarnvipers lunge out of the grass at them. Takex turns and cuts one in half easily. Several spray acid at the two as Takex dodge rolls away. She nods to Pocahontas and she points her Keyblade at her bow, sending light energy into it as many light arrows fly out and destroy all the Yarnvipers around them. The two keep running as Cleavers and Blallets emerge from the trees and begin cutting at them. Takex blocks their claws with her Keyblade and pushes them back. One sneaks up behind her and hits her into a tree. Pocahontas turns and shoots it with an arrow, destroying it. Takex slashes at a Cleaver that comes close to her and quickly starts running again. Ballets begin spinning around towards her. She jumps back and casts Fire magic to destroy them. Several Skystings appear and begin shooting lightning down at them. Takex casts Thunder and the light collides in midair. Pocahontas begins to fire arrows at them and pierces them. The two keep running into the center of the words.

Pocahontas; She's here

Takex: Here? There's nothing but trees.

Pocahontas: Grandmother, I'm back

Takex: Grandmother? There's no one here…

???: Wonderful to hear from you again dearie

Grandmother Willow's face appears in the tree. Takex falls back in shock as Pocahontas climbs to the highest branch

Pocahontas: I'm sorry I couldn't come earlier. Those creatures on top of the mysterious white man have made the forest dark

Grandmother Willow: I understand what you are saying. A scar is being left on this world from their presence. Even I can feel it.

Takex: A talking tree?! What's going on?

Grandmother Willow: Oh my Pocahontas, who is this?

Pocahontas: This is Kate. We found her wounded in the forest a while back. We took her back to camp and healed her wounds. I offered to bring her to you so you might answer your questions. If it is no problem

Grandmother Willow: Of course it isn't a problem. Any friend of you is a friend of mine. Don't be afraid, please walk up to me. I can answer your questions

Pocahontas: Trust me. She can be trusted.

Takex looks nervous and looks around, but walks up to Grandmother Willow. Willow looks at her for a minute and her expression changes.

Grandmother Willow: Oh yes, I can see it. You must have endured a lot of hardship. Your heart carries many scars

Takex: My heart? What a joke. I don't even have a heart.

Grandmother Willow: I can also tell this person you were separated from is very close to you. I can see him…

Takex: You can?! Where is he?! Can you tell me?!

Grandmother Willow: I'm sorry. But a cloud of darkness covers my vision. I can only see his image, but not where he is or how to get to him. I wish I could help more…

Takex looks down as Pocahontas looks at her sadly.

Grandmother Willow: I can understand how you feel. Being apart from your family is never easy. But even being close to him, does it truly make you happy? If you're always depending on him, how will you grow?

Takex clenches her fists and looks down at the ground. Suddenly, Grandmother Willow gasps and starts to cough

Pocahontas: What's wrong?!

Grandmother Willow: something…some kind of great evil is near.

Takex looks around as pieces of bark become firing through the air towards them. Takex moves aside as something shifts in the trees and moves towards the location of Pocahontas's village

Pocahontas: That thing…oh no, the village! But Grandmother Willow…

Takex: Leave it to me! I'll take care of it!

Pocahontas: You? By yourself?

Takex: I know. I'm getting scared just thinking about it. But if I didn't, my brother would scold me. You need to stay and make sure Grandmother Willow is alright! Don't worry; I'll protect your village from harm!

Takex turns and runs towards the village. Pocahontas watches her leave and turns back to Grandmother Willow

Pocahontas: Can she do it?

Grandmother Willow: She has great strength inside. What matters if she can unlock that inner potential?

Takex is running back through the forest as Chiefs appear. They lunge at her with their axes as she dodges rolls to the side and cuts one apart. Another tackles her and knocks her backwards. She casts Blizzard magic nod freezes a Chief, falling to the ground and shattering. Three more Chiefs throw their tomahawks in arcs towards them and she blocks all three. She then swings with her own weapon and cuts all three apart. Several Archers appear around her and begin firing arrows at her. He dodge rolls and avoids the arrows as they hit the ground. She keeps running and casts Fire and Blizzard magic as she runs, destroying the Archers around her. Blowdarters also appear and begin spiting out tons of darts at her as he holds out hey Keyblade and blocks them. She leaps high into the air over the darts and lands next to them, cutting them to pieces. She keeps running until she reaches the edge of the forest. She sees the village ahead and nothing appears to wrong

Takex: Huh? Wasn't that creature coming over here? Where is it hiding?

She thinks as something lashes out of the tree and grabs her. She struggles as it pulls her into the canopy. It pulls her to a pair of glowing red eyes as he slices at his face and jumps back. The thing hisses and jumps back, scuttling across the trees and roars [Gnarled Branches].

Takex: Whoa….that's a big one

She summons her Keyblade and steps back as it roars again. It climbs high into the tree canopy and vanishes. Takex looks around as it appears behind her and backhands her into a tree. It opens its jaws and spits out splinters as Takex ducks and the splinters miss. She runs forward and slashes at the creature's face until it jumps up and scuttles into the treetops. Takex looks around again as it jumps down at her from the treetops. She dodge rolls as the creature crashes onto the canopy. It swipes at her as it hits her back. She casts Fire magic, but the magic misses as the creature jumps back into the canopy. Takex holds out her Keyblade and casts Thunderaga. Lightning hits the creature in the trees and it tumbles down to the canopy, landing on its back. Takex slashes at it while it lies on its back. It eventually gets right side up and hits her back, climbing back into the shadows. Takex runs around as a shadow appears over her. Splinters begin to fire down as she avoids every last one. The thing falls to the ground and swipes with all eight of its legs, but Takex ducks and jumps over every stroke. She jumps forward and cuts at its face, kicking it in the face and knocking it back. It gets up and scuttles up the trees again. This time, it spits out webbing towards the canopy. Takex gets snared and dragged up to it, which hits her with all eight legs and smacks her to the ground. She lands on her arm and it snaps. She cries out in pain and lies there twitching as it slowly lowers itself down. It picks her up and opens its jaws. Takex looks in fear as she is slowly moved towards the open jaws. She closes her eyes

???: Kate, don't give up!

She opens her eyes. She slashes it face with hey Keyblade and lands on the ground, light surging from her. Images of her brother, Booster and Pocahontas flash by her.

Takex: Get ready you ugly monster. I'm going to destroy you!

It hisses again as she faces off with it. It swipes at her as she dodges. She uses Booster's power and begins shooting light balls out of her Keyblade that bounce around and hit the monster, wounding it. It jumps back up and hides in the trees. Splinters are shot down at her as he dodge rolls to avoid them. More are spit out as she blocks them with Keyblade. The creature scuttles down towards the ground and begins to swipe at her again as she uses Kulex's power and dodges the attacks, slashing at its face with double the power and kicks it back, knocking it on its back. She hits it while its down before it jumps back into the trees. It moves around on the canopy top before jumping down on top of her. She leaps into the air and kicks its underbelly, throwing it to the forest floor. It hisses as she lands and begins to cut at it. She uses Pocahontas's power and begins shooting light arrows at it, wounding it even more. It gets up again and quickly scuttles up to the trees into the darkness. It shoots out more webbing as Takex dodge rolls every last one. It spits webbing a final time and she grabs it, being pulled towards the creature. Before it can attack her, she leaps up and slashes at its face multiple times before kicking it to the forest floor and hitting it with light from her Keyblade. The canopy snaps as the creature hits the forest floor and breaks apart, vanishing into the darkness. She lands and pants, holding her arm in pain. She casts Cure and heals herself before looking at the spot where the spider was.

Takex: Did I really just take that thing out? Where did all that power come from?

She remembers the voice she head and smiles

Takex: Don't worry Luke. We'll meet up again. Until then, don't worry about me. I'll fight just as hard as you so we can meet up again.

She opens a Corridor of Darkness. She is about to step in when she stops

Takex: For there to be Minusouls here…was Avius here? I hope things are going to be okay here…

She looks back one last time and enter the Corridor. Avius is standing on a tree branch and breaks the twig he is holding before he opens his own Corridor. Meanwhile…

Pocahontas: It would seem she destroyed the monster

Grandmother Willow: Yes. She is slowly starting to awaken her own power.

Pocahontas: Grandmother…could you see her future?

Grandmother Willow: I could. If the future I saw is true…her suffering has not even begun yet…

Pocahontas looks down as a boot snaps a twig. She turns around in surprise

Card of the Day: This is one of the Gem-Knight Fusion monsters! Is their entire strategy around fusing?

Episode 212: An Invitation to Death!

In a castle, Caius is sitting in a dark room. Test tubes are bubbling as he slowly lifts one tube with green fluid towards one with red. He slowly begins to pour the red inside the green

Sir Caius: Easy…easy…

The door opens and he almost drops the two. He grabs them just in time and puts them on a desk, sighing with relief. He turns and glares at Granmarg, who is standing at the edge of the door

Sir Caius: Well, this is a shock. It's not often I get a visit from #3. Tell me, what does someone like you want with #10?

Sir Granmarg: I have a favor to ask of you Caius

Sir Caius: Yeah? I thought I specifically said my experiments were keeping me too busy to help anyone. What do you need from me that you can't just ask from someone like Willas or Raiza?

Sir Granmarg: You are the only one who can assist me in this situation. If you do, I will promise your rank will be moved up

Sir Caius: Hm…tempting. Very tempting. Of course, only a fool would blindly say yes without knowing all the details. What exactly is it that you want me to do?

Sir Granmarg: Simply to help me with the actual construction. I can take of everything else.

He digs his sword into the ground and a large stream of clay spills out along with a coffin. Caius raises an eye as it is raining in N.T City. A grave is disturbed and the name reveals Kate McKnight.

Opening

In the bright day, the cemetery is blocked off by police tape. Cain is standing there with a horrified look at his face. He seems the hollowed out grave and his fists clench

Hanson: We are so sorry. We didn't even see what had happened until this morning. We've looked all over the place, but there's no forensic evidence around to pinpoint a culprit.

Cain: How could this have happened?

Hanson: We have no idea. It was raining very hard the other night though. Few people were out and about and didn't see anything that happened.

Cain: Are you sure there is absolutely nothing left behind to hint at the one who did this?

Hanson: As I said, there just don't appear to be any clues.

Cain grabs him by the scruff of his neck

Cain: What do you mean there's absolutely nothing!? There has to be! It's not like this guy had no fingers or feet!

Hanson: I'm sorry! But there's only so much we can do! We're going to figure this out! Just please be patient!

Cain throws him down and pounds his fist on a tombstone. He leans over his sister's grave and breaks down

Cain: This is all my fault. Ever since I became the leader of this division of Sector Seven, I haven't had time to visit her. Maybe this is some kind of angry god trying to get back at me…

He looks down into the grave and notices something. He brushes away some mud and notices something scrawled in the mud. He takes out a pen and paper and writes them down quickly

Hanson: Is something wrong?

Cain: No. Just a bunch of mud. Keep working. There's something I need to take care of.

He gets on his D- Wheel and races off. Hanson looks confused for a minute and scratches his head. In Sector Seven, everyone bows respectfully as Cain walks by.

Cain: Bring prisoner 347 up to my office

Operative: Sir?

Cain: Do as I say! It is a matter of the highest caliber.!

Operative: A-As you wish!

Cain walks into a white room with only a desk and a chair and sits down. A few moments later, Delg is brought in and tossed into the chair. He sits up and spits

Sir Delg: Interrogate me all you want. No matter what you say or do, you aren't getting anything out of me. Torture won't even make me talk

Cain: I'm not going to torture you. That's not who we are. But I do need you to do something for me.

Sir Delg: Save it. I'm not telling you anything

Cain: I'm not going to ask about Chaos King this time. I want you to read this and tell me what is says.

He puts the letter on the table. Delg slowly picks it up and reads it. His mouth curls and puts the letter back down

Sir Delg: I don't know where you get this letter from. That writing is in ancient old style English.

Cain: And you could read it?

Sir Delg: Of course I could read it. But why should I tell you what it says? For all I know, its some cheap forgery to try and get information out of me

Cain slams the table with his fists and grabs Delg by the scruff of his neck. Delg looks stunned as Cain glares

Cain: Listen up you. Whoever left this message dug up my sister's grave, you got that? This sicko is one of you. Now give me that message…please…

Cain looks down as Delg looks conflicted. He recalls Hunter G meeting Mushiro and then shakes his head

Sir Delg: All this pain…these tears….is this really what the king promised us?

He seems to remember walking into the throne room with Chaos King

Chaos King: This is Delg. He will be joining our circle of Knights as rank #12. With him on our side, we will put an end to the sufferings and sadness of the people who live in this world.

The other Knights begin to clap as Delg looks down. Delg stops remembering and shakes his head slowly

Sir Delg: The message gives a date and a time.

Cain: A date and a time?

Sir Delg: A date and time at Tintagel in three days

Cain: Tintagel? That place is…

Sir Delg: I must warn you though; the message is signed by…

Cain: It doesn't matter who signed it. I'll make them pay no matter who they are.

He turns and walks off. Delg looks down as he is led back to your room

Sir Delg: He really has no idea what he's getting himself into…the #3 is not someone too be taken lightly.

Some time later, Cain is looking through his deck as Yuji is behind him

Yuji: You're leaving?

Cain: It's just for a few days. I need to get this resolved.

Yuji: How do you know they've taken Kate there? It could be some kind of trap. Do you want someone to…?

Cain: I'm going alone. Kate's my sister, so it's my job to get her back. Even if it is a trap…it's the only lead I've got. I trust you with the safety of Sector Seven while I'm gone.

Yuji: Don't worry.

Cain heads outside into a jet. The roof opens up and it immediately opens up. It takes off to the sky as Yuji watches him.

Yuji: I can't shake this bad feeling…something really bad is about to happen…Cain, be careful

Over the land, Cain is flying over the ocean. He taps some keys on a keyboard and a map pops up.

Cain: Tintagel. In Aruthian myths, Tintagel was the birthplace of King Arthur himself. I wonder…what a strange place to be meeting.

He flies over the ground towards the ancient ruins. As he flies, rocks begin to lift off the ground and hurtle towards him. He sees them and quickly flies to the side to avoid them, huge clumps of dirt also lift up and hurl at him. He keeps dodging the earth that is being thrown at him. He looks down at the ruins and sees a man standing there. He growls and lands as soon as he can. He jumps out and runs towards the ruins. Rock pillars break out of the ground as he jumps over, ducks under, and side steps the rock stalagmites. He enters the ruins and sees rocks closing in on the opening. He runs faster and dives through as it closes. Someone laughs and he looks up

Sir Granmarg: Impressive. My rock storm was not enough for you

Cain: I've been trained. I take it you're the one who defiled my sister's grave?

Sir Granmarg: Correct. My name is Sir Granmarg. Among the Knights of the Elemental, my ranking is 3

Cain: 3 huh? That's a pretty high number. But in the Sector Seven Japan Division, I'm #1! Now before I have to show you my power, I'll ask this once. Where's my sister?

Granmarg takes a coffin out from behind him. Cain breathes a sigh of relief. He notices something

Cain: You took the coffin. You even wrapped all the flowers I left there around it like a wreath

Sir Granmarg: Of course. I still have respect for the dead. Rest assured, you can have this back. But, I do have one request. Duel me.

Cain: You asked me to come all this way to duel me? Did your King put you up to this?

Sir Granmarg: The king is not aware. This is done of my own free will. If you want to just go, I won't stop you. But a true warrior never backs down.

Granmarg puts it on the ground and slides it towards him. Cain holds it for a second and pouts it aside

Cain: Fine. But I'm doing this for Kate, not you.

Sir Granmarg: Very well. Let us go

Cain activates his Duel Disk. Granmarg takes his sword out of the sheath on his back and holds it out with his right arm

Both: Duel!

Cain vs Sir Granmarg! [Cain LP = 4000][Sir Granmarg LP = 4000]

Sir Granmarg: I'll take the first turn. I summon Gem- Armadillo [ATK 1700/DEF 500 LV 4]. When this card is summoned to the field in attack mode, I can select a Gem-Knight monster in my deck and add it to my hand. Next I set two cards on the field and end my turn

Cain: Gem-Knight. That must mean his deck revolves around Fusion. I need to end this duel before he can summon out something. My turn. I summon Goblin Attack Force [ATK 2300/DEF 0 LV 4]

Sir Granmarg: I see. Goblin Attack Force has very high attack points for a low level monster. However, his low defense compensates, and he goes to defense mode after every attack. Are you planning an attack and retreat strategy?

Cain: Only a coward does something like that! I release Goblin Attack Force and Special Summon Turret Warrior [ATK 1200/DEF 2000 LV 5]. This card can be summoned by releasing a Warrior type monster. In addition, he gains the attack points of the Warrior type monster I released. He gains an additional 2300 attack points [ATK 3500/DEF 2000 LV 5]. I attack your Gem- Armadillo! Go, Revolving Shot!

Sir Granmarg: Trap card, Change Genes. This lets me pick a monster on the field and change its type. I make my Gem- Armadillo a Pyro type monster. Now I use a second Trap card Pyroxene Fusion. This lets me fuse monsters that are required to summon a Gem- Knight Fusion monster. I combine my Pyro Attribute Gem- Armadillo and my Gem- Knight Crystal

Armadillo and Crystal break apart, the shards merging together and becoming a complete monster

Sir Granmarg: Fusion Summon, Gem- Knight Citrine [ATK 2200/DEF 1950 LV 7]

Cain: It still isn't strong enough to destroy my monster!

Turret blasts apart Citrine. Granmarg holds the flat end of his sword out to block the force of the wind [Sir Granmarg LP = 2700]

Cain: I was hoping to deal more damage to him though. Did he only use that Fusion Summon only to block my attack and reduce the damage?

Sir Granmarg: Nice hit. I suppose now that I gave you a handicap, I don't need to hold back. If I were to go at you with my full strength, this duel would already be over at this point

Cain: Hmph. You seem pretty confident of yourself! I'll wipe that grin off your face! I set a card and end my turn

Sir Granmarg: Here we go. My turn. I summon Gem-Knight Alexandrite [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4]. I now use this monster's effect. I release him and summon a Normal Gem-Knight monster from my deck. I summon Gem-Knight Garnet [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now from my hand, the Spell card Gem-Knight Fusion

Cain: He's going to Fusion Summon again?!

Sir Granmarg: I fuse Gem-Knight Garnet and Gem-Knight Tourmaline.

The two break apart and combine, becoming an even bigger creature

Sir Granmarg: Fusion Summon! Gem-Knight Ruby [ATK 2500/DEF 1300 LV 6]

Cain: He summoned another weaker monster? What is this guy trying to accomplish anyway?

Sir Granmarg: In my hand, I use the effect of Gem-Knight Amber. Now I can draw one card. If that card happens to be a Gem-Knight monster, I can Special Summon it. Appear, Gem-Knight Emerald [ATK 1800/DEF 800 LV 4]

Cain: What are you doing?! You just summoned another weak monster to the field!

Sir Granmarg: I'm surprised at you. Surely you know the old expression. One man might be able to crush 1 ant, but a thousand ants can overcome him. And now…I'll overcome you. I release Gem-Knight Emerald. Since I released him to use the effect of Ruby, he gains that monster's attack points until the End Phase of this turn. [ATK 4300/DEF 1300 LV 6]

Cain: So that's why he's summoning all those lower level monsters!

Sir Granmarg: Go Gem-Knight Ruby. Destroy his Turret Warrior. Ruby Razor!

It fires a powerful beam of red energy that tears Turret Warrior to pieces, leaving a hole in its chest. Cain is hit with the beam and flung into the air, hitting the wall behind him as he slides to the ground [Cain LP = 3200].

Cain: What the hell? That hurt!

Sir Granmarg: Stand. A warrior who drops his sword in battle leaves himself open to injury. Keep fighting, Cain McKnight. I want to see the power that a Sector Seven leader can offer. I end my turn

Cain: Hmph. So you guys took out Michael and now you want a Sector Seven leader to show you power. Fine, I'll show you power. I'll carry on Michael's heart inside of my dueling and beat every single one of you Knights! I draw. I summon Acrobat Sniper [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3].

Sir Granmarg: Now who is the one summoning weak monsters? Isn't that a bit hypocritical?

Cain: Isn't it like you said? A thousand ants can take down even a person. I use the effect of Sniper. By halving this monster's attack points, he can attack you directly [ATK 600/DEF 300 LV 3]. This is for Michael and Kate!. Get him, Upside Down Laser

It turns upside down and points its gun at Granmarg. It fires as he lifts his sword to block the laser and is pushed back [Sir Granmarg LP = 2100]

Sir Granmarg: Not bad. You actually dealt some damage to me. But unfortunately for you, your monster is stuck in attack point. All I have to do is attack that weak little monster and you lose

Cain: Doubt it! Trap card, Trench Warfare. Until the Draw Phrase of my next turn, monsters that attack go into defense mode after the battle. My monster's attack points return to normal, but he goes into defense mode. [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3]. That means you can't wound me! Turn end

Sir Granmarg: An attack and retreat card. You impress me. I draw. As I drew Aurora Draw while I have o cards in my hand, I discard this and draw two new cards from my deck. Cain, tell me something. What is the difference between a lion and a gazelle?

Cain: What are you babbling about?

Sir Granmarg: The answer is not something obvious, such as a lion is a cat and a gazelle is a deer. The answer is also not that the lion eats meet and the gazelle eats grass. The lion has something the gazelle does not. Do you know what that thing is Cain? Why is it that the lion hunts down the gazelle and it is not the other way around?

Cain: Enough with your riddles!

Sir Granmarg: It's rather simply actually. The lion has a killer instinct. The gazelle only eats grass and it doesn't need to concern itself with hurting its prey. However, that is its greatest weakness. It is too soft; it can bring itself to hurt a living creature so it eats grass, a nonliving creature instead. The lion is not concerned with that. It needs to eat or else it will die, so it gains the ability to kill its prey without any remorse. In this war, Cain, my side is the lion and yours is the gazelle. You do not want people hurt so you will not unleash the power of the Seven Star Knight deep down inside. But we Knights have our own ambitions, and we are unafraid to make them happen. And so we lions will kill you gazelles. I use the Spell card Premature Burial. I pay 800 life points [Sir Granmarg = 1300] and revive Gem-Knight Emerald [ATK 1800/DEF 800 LV 4]. Next I summon Gem-Knight Sapphire [ATK 0/DEF 2100 LV 4]. At this time, I use the effect of Gem-Knight Emerald. By removing himself and Sapphire from play, I revive a Gem-Knight Fusion monster. Come back, Gem-Knight Citrine [ATK 2200/DEF 1950 LV 7]

Cain: Two monsters eh? Too bad. Trench Warfare means you can only attack with one monster.

Sir Granmarg: I am aware. I release Gem-Knight Citrine. That means Gem-Knight Ruby gains a power boost [ATK 4700/DEF 1300 LV 6]. Also when he attacks, Piercing damage is dealt

Cain: Piercing damage! But that means…did he plan this right from the beginning? Of course! He wanted me to destroy Citrine!

Sir Granmarg: Take 4400 points of damage and lose right away. Gem-Knight Ruby attacks. Go, Ruby Rip!

It fires a beam of energy that rips apart Sniper and moves towards Cain

Cain: Ah…Trap card, Half Force! This halves any Battle Damage I take during this turn

He holds his arms up as he is blasted into a wall screaming [Cain LP = 1000]

Sir Granmarg: At this time, my monster goes to defense mode [ATK 2500/DEF 1300 LV 6]. Well Cain McKnight? Are you going to surrender?

Cain: Surrender? You wish. Listen up you. I'm going to beat you, no matter what. So come on! Give me all you got! I'll crush you either way!

Sir Granmarg: So be it. I need to…punish you now it seems

They stare each other down

Ending

Card of the Day: Heavy Barrel Shooter

Episode 67: Protect This Meaningful Place!

In a dark room, a woman is reading a folder. Inside is a picture of Yusuke and one of his house

Woman: So this kid is my target Grayson?

Grayson: Indeed. We believe he has something called the Fate Crystal. Capturing this artifact would greatly advance our research. According to our resources, Yusuke is going away for a little bit. This is your chance to infiltrate the building and search for the artifact. Can I count on you, Lila?

Lila: Sure thing. But you know, I always get payed in advance for my services

Grayson snaps his fingers and some men bring in a briefcase. They open it and a bunch of money is inside. Lila whistles and rubs her upper lip

Lila: Kay. I'll do it

Opening

At Yusuke's house, Yusuke's dad is loading suitcases into a car. Yusuke is talking to Alicia near his door

Yusuke: Are you sure you don't mind watching my place for a little bit? I'd ask Neo, but Seth took him in for a little bit.

Alicia: Of course I don't! Your mother is getting some parole time and you're going away to celebrate! I understand. I'll make sure you place stays safe

Yusuke: I know that. It's just…this place is special to me. This is where I took my first steps, the first time I drew a card, the only home I've really had. If something happened to this place, I think I'd…

Alicia: Yusuke…you're my friend. Something special to you is also special to me. And that means I'll protect this place like its my own.

Yusuke: Alicia…

Yurashima: Yusuke, hurry up! We need to leave really soon! You don't want to be late, do you?

Yusuke: Sorry, I'm coming! Here Alicia, hold onto this for me

Alicia: Your Fate Crystal?

Yusuke: I'm afraid if I take it away from the city, people will come after me. After all, it won't be in the protection of the other Fate Crystal holders. Here, it might be safer. Will you hold onto that too?

Alicia: Like you even need to ask! Trust me; both these things will be perfectly safe with me. You don't need to worry. Both of these things are in very good hands

Yusuke: Thank you so much Alicia! You have no idea how much this means to me! Okay, I'll see you in a few days!

He turns around and gets into the car. She waves as the car pulls out and drives off. Alicia smiles and walks into Yusuke's house. She looks into the main room and sits down on the couch. Minko slinks into the room and meows, jumping up. Alicia smiles and pets it as it purrs

Alicia: He didn't even need to ask. I'll make sure I'll protect this place no matter what. I don't care if it's Machine Emperors of anything else. No one is going to bring any harm to this place

Elsewhere, Lila is looking at the house through a pair of binoculars.

Lila: Nice place I'll admit. I have the basic layout though. The front door and back door will probably be locked. But there is a window in the attic I can get through. Nothing could possible go wrong!

She frowns and zooms in on the window. She catches site of Alicia walking around and frowns, calling Grayson

Lila: Yo, you said there wouldn't be anyone in the house. But there's a girl walking around inside

Grayson: Is that so? Well, all data can not be 100% accurate now can it?

Lila: You see, it's a complication. And I don't work if there are any complications

Grayson: Really? Shame. I was going to triple your pay if you did a good job. I'm sure I can do something else with it

Lila: Whoa, hang on. Triple the pay? Hey, for that price, any complication will be minor. I'll take care of it. Do you have any qualms?

Grayson: Do whatever you please. Consequences do not matter.

Lila: No problem them

She hangs up. Grayson smiles as he is sitting next to Chimera. The man in the chair is turned away

???: Are you sure? Why are you treating her so kindly? She should be glad you haven't killed her.

Grayson: Would you like to hear a funny story? Once, Lila tried to lead a rebel gang against me. She was actually quite a pain. Stealing all my business, calling the police on my plans. As you can see, we came to a compromise

???: That makes me more confused

Grayson: Simple. You know the expression, "keep your friends close and enemies closer?" Exactly like that. If she is useful, she can be a tool for my own benefit. And if she isn't…I know just the way to get rid of her. It's simply good business you see. After all, isn't that your plan?

???: Heh. True enough. Let's see if that talk is worth it.

That night, Alicia is sitting on the couch looking through her deck. She takes out a new Synchro monster.

Alicia: Here's my best deck. With the Machine Emperors coming to the city, we can't be too careful. I promised Yusuke I would protect his house. No matter what happens, I will do it.

Outside, Lila is walking on the street. She reaches the fuse box and opens it. She takes out some wire cutters and snaps the wire. The lights on the block shut off.

Alicia: Huh? A blackout?

She goes over to the phone and dials. When she lifts it to her hear, all she hears is the dial tone

Alicia: Phone's dead too.

She grips both Fate Crystals in her hand

Alicia: I'm getting a bad feeling…

Outside, Lila twirls a grappling hook over her head and throws it. It catches onto the roof of the house and she climbs up it. She reaches the attic window and cuts a small hole in it with a sharp tool. She reaches in through the hole and unlocks the window, slipping inside. She seeks over to the staircase and kicks it open. The stairs fall out with a crash. Minko jumps and hides as Alicia looks up

Alicia: Someone's upstairs!

Lila jumps out and immediately hides in a room. Alicia walks in and sees the stairs out, but no one around. She looks in confusion as Lila is looking through Yusuke's room.

Alicia: I guess no one's here. They must have fallen by themselves…

She turns around and walks away as Lila sneaks into another room. Both Fate Crystals glow and she turns around, seeing Lila there. Lila curses and runs as Alicia follows her

Alicia: Hey! Get back here!

Lila: As if

She reaches into her tool bag and throws out a container. It explodes in Alicia's face

Alicia: Tear gas!

She rushes out of the cloud as Lila kicks the window and shatters it. She leaps through the open window and outside. She races off as Alicia runs outside and follows her.

Lila: You're determined brat.

She begins typing on a keyboard on her D- Wheel as oil slicks and nails shoot out. Alicia jumps over them

Alicia: I've been preparing for this moment! You won't get away from me!

Lila smiles and comes to a stop. She gets off the D- Wheel

Lila: Well, if you're really going to do this, I won't have any choice but to fight you. I don't have a Riding Deck, so we'll do it standing

Alicia: That's fine! Whatever happens, you won't harm anything of Yusuke's!

Lila: Let's go runt

Both activate Duel Disks

Both: Duel!

Alicia vs Lila! [Alicia LP = 4000][Lila LP = 4000]. On a beach, Yusuke is with his family. Yusuke looks nervous

Selest: Are you alright?

Yusuke: Yeah, don't worry! Alicia…is something wrong?

Alicia: First turn is mine! I draw! I summon Sharpshooter of the Wild West [ATK 1000/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Once per turn, this monster deals 600 points of damage to the opponent. Go, Dual Bullets!

It points both pistols at her and shoots two bullets, hitting Lila backwards [Lila LP = 3400]

Alicia: I end with a set card

Lila: Not a bad way to start things off. But you'll need to do better. I'll start with the Field Spell Luminous Spark. As long as this Field Spell is out, all LIGHT monsters gain 500 attack points at the cost of 400 defense points. Now I summon Hysteric Fairy, who gets a power boost from Luminous Spark [ATK 1800-2300/DEF 500-100 LV 4]. Attack Sharpshooter of the Wild West!

It fires laser beams form its eyes and blows up Shooter

Lila: And with that, I set a card and end my turn.

Alicia: Back to me! I summon Power Crusher of the Hammer [ATK 2200/DEF 0 LV 4].

Lila: Sad fact of the matter is, no level 4 monster can match my monster. That means you can't fight back!

Alicia: Don't think so! From my hand, I use the Equip Spell Scroll of Bewitchment. This changes a monster's Attribute. Power Crusher becomes LIGHT, same as yours [ATK 2700/DEF 0 LV 4]

Lila: Damn! Almost forgot her monsters gained the boost as well

Alicia: Now my monster is stronger! Go get her, Hammer Smash!

Lila: From my hand, I use the Spell card Forbidden Chalice. This raises the attack points of a monster by 400. Hysteric Fairy now has 2700 [ATK 2700/DEF 100 LV 4]

It fires eyebeams and destroys Hammer. Her hammer flies in the air and still crushes Fairy though.

Alicia: A tie! Turn end.

Lila: Oh, is it my turn again? I draw. Oh this is just too perfect! I use the Continuous Spell Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen

The field changes to show the hall in the middle of the field.

Alicia: Valhalla?

Lila: That's right. In Norse mythology, Valhalla was the dwelling place for the gods in Asgard. People will die are also sent here as warriors. And once per turn, I can Special Summon a Fairy type monster from my hand. And the monster I choose to summon…is Athena [ATK 2600/DEF 800 LV 7]. Using the effect of Luminous Spark, she gains an extra 500 attack points [ATK 3100/DEF 300 LV 7]. Now Trap card, Call of the Haunted. This revives one monster in the graveyard. The monster I revive is Hysteric Fairy, who also gains a boost [ATK 2300/DEF 100 LV 4]. At this time, the effect of Athena activates. Whenever a Fairy type monster is summoned, I deal 600 points of damage to the opponent. Heaven's Anger

She points her spear and lightning fires out that hits Alicia. She cries out in pain [Alicia LP = 3400]. Where Yusuke is he suddenly wakes up with a start.

Yusuke: Alicia…

Tamika, Axel, Dex and Seth also feel it

Neo: What's wrong?

Seth: …Someone's in trouble

Lila: Hurts doesn't it? Don't worry little girl. I'll try to not make it last. Now I release the Hysteric Fairy I just brought back to summon Tethys, Goddess of Light [ATK 2400-2900/DEF 1800-1400 LV 5]. And now, I'll finish you with a double direct attack! Athena, Tethys, go!

Alicia: Not so fast! Trap card, Mirror Force. This card destroys all my opponent's monsters in attack mode.

Lila: As if! You honestly thought I wouldn't see something like that coming?! Trap card, Continuous Trap, Life Light Stream. By releasing a LIGHT monster, I can negate the activation of a card that would destroy multiple LIGHT monsters. By releasing Tethys, I negate Mirror Force

Alicia: What?!

Lila: Now Athena attacks you directly. Wisdom Spear!

Tethys becomes a comet that destroys Mirror Force. Athena smiles and throws her spear, becoming an arrow that hits Alicia and sends her flying back onto the ground [Alicia LP = 300]

Lila: Won't be much longer now. All I need to do is special Summon another Fairy type monster and you lose right away! Turn end

Alicia: She's tough…but she hasn't used her Machine Emperor yet. Surely she was sent by the same people who sent the Machine Emperor users. Hey, why haven't you summoned the Machine Emperor?

Lila: Machine Emperor?

Alicia: Don't pretend you don't know! Everyone else sent after us uses them. I know you have one too. Don't insult me by treating me with kiddy gloves! Use the Machine Emperor, I'm not scared!

Lila: Kid…what are you talking about? Machine Emperors? Is that some kind of new toy or something?

Alicia: What, so she really doesn't know? I thought she was just joking with me. I guess not. Alright, my turn. I summon Silent Ninja of the Pond [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 3]. Using the effect of this monster, they can attack directly. Go get her Ninja! Go, Silent Kunai!

It leaps high into the air and tosses the kunai, hitting Lila dead center in the chest. She hisses and takes a few steps back [Lila LP = 3200]

Lila: Nice shot kid. I guess you aren't so bad for a little punk. If we didn't have to fight each other, I think we could have been really good friends. Fate works out in a really sad way sometimes.

Alicia: We'll see about that! I wouldn't talk about that quite yet. I set two cards and end my turn

Lila: Time for the finale then! I draw. I remove from play two LIGHT monsters in the graveyard from play and Special Summon the Soul of Purity and Light [ATK 2000-2500/DEF 1800-1400 LV 6]. A Fairy type monster was just Special Summoned. That means you take 600 points of judgment. Get her, Wisdom Spear!

Alicia: Trap card, Light Bounce. If I were to take damage by the effect of a monster, I can bounce the effect back and destroy the monster. I'll destroy your Athena!

Lila: Doubt it! By using the effect of Life Light Stream, I can release Soul of Purity and Light to negate the destruction of my Athena.

Soul flies in front of Athena and is destroyed instead

Lila: Oh ho ho ho! Now there's nothing protecting you! This is game, set, match! Athena attacks you directly. Go!

Alicia: I knew it

Lila: You're going to need to speak up sweetie.

Alicia: I had a feeling you were going to do that. Your Athena is your key monster. I knew that when you played cards like Life Light Stream and Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen. Since the start of the duel, you were trying to summon Athena right away and end the duel quickly

Lila: Uh…yeah, get to the point?

Alicia: Simple. If Athena were to be shattered, than your strategy comes to an end. Trap card, Kunai with Chain. This puts your monster in defense mode and raise the attack points of my monster by 500 [ATK 1300/DEF 600 LV 3]. [ATK 3100/DEF 300 LV 7]

Lila: Athena's in defense mode! Well…no big deal! I've got three Athenas in my deck. Plus, Valhalla lets me summon a Fairy monster right away. Even if this Athena is gone, this duel is mine. She can't reverse it in one turn

Alicia: My turn. I use Pot of Greed. This lets me draw two. Please…for Yusuke…let these be the right cards…I draw! It's here! First I use the effect of Silent Ninja. She wages a direct attack on you

She leaps into the air and slices Lila across the chest with Ninja [Lila LP = 1900]

Lila: Too bad. Athena will still crush you next turn!

Alicia: Won't happen. I use the Quick- Play Spell card, Victory Celebration. When this card is activated, I can release a monster on the field and summon one directly from my hand. I release Silent Ninja of the Pond and summon Heavy Barrel Shooter [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 6].

Lila: A weaker monster?

Alicia: When this monster is summoned by releasing a Warrior monster, he gains that monster's attack points [ATK 2300/DEF 1000 LV 6]. And whenever this monster attacks a monster in defense mode, you take Piercing damage

Lila: Hold on, Athena's defense is 300, her monster has 2300…hey…hold on a second! Can't we talk about this!?

Alicia: This for even thinking about hurting Yusuke. Go, Weighty Vulcan

It lifts its guns and blasts Athena to bits. Lila falls back and sobs [Lila LP = 0]

Lila: No fair…

Alicia: That's how it works. People just don't play fair

Lila: I guess you're right. So this Yusuke….is he important to you?

Alicia: More than anything.

Lila: I see…

Sirens wail as police cars drive up. Alicia dials her phone

Yusuke: Alicia, I was worried! Did something happen?

Alicia: No. Things are just fine

Meanwhile, pictures of Yusuke, Seth, Axel, Tamika, Dex, and Alicia are on video screens

???: So this is the accumulated data

Grayson: Yes. It would appear Yusuke and Seth are our only threats through

???: It would indeed. Focus all research on them. Once they see the true Machine Emperors…they will be in our grasp soon enough

Ending

He races off in a hurry. He ends up at the clocktower where Pence is stepping back slowly and six spheres are flying in the air. Blade steps in front of him and blocks the six as they charge at him

Blade: What are you doing idiot!? Get out of here!

Pence slowly turns and runs away. A seventh sphere appears in the air.

Blade: There you are. I'm getting rid of you once and for all.

The seventh sphere glows and all seven float in air. The six attack and each one grows legs. The seven grows glowing white eyes and a set of pincers as it hisses at Blade [Septapede]. It scuttles towards him and he dodge rolls, shooting Fire and Blizzard magic at it. It stands up on its hind legs and each sphere shoots out lasers. Blade tries to block them all, but is blasted back by the sheer amount of lasers. He quickly gets to his feet and uses D- Link to use Mickey's power. He moves at very fast speed and begins to cut at the Minusoul. It swipes at him as he jumps over and ducks under every strike. He casts Fire right in its face and sends it back. It quickly scuttles to the clocktower and coils around it. Blade summons his Glider and gets on it. He flies through the air. The Septapede begins to fire balls of darkness at him as he flies and avoids them. He hits the tail of the beast and destroys the sphere. The Septapede roars and shoots a dark laser that hits him back. He flies higher again and charges it again. He slashes at the tip of the tail and that sphere vanishes. The Septapede hisses and falls off the tower onto its back. Blade lands on the ground and runs up to slash at it. It gets up on its legs and scuttles away. The now five spheres separate and float around, firing lasers at Blade from all angles. He dodge rolls back to avoid them and keeps running. As he runs, he shoots Fire and Blizzard magic at it, forcing it back. It charges at him and rams him forward against a building. It fires more dark spheres and lasers as he runs and avoids them. He jumps up and slashes at its face, damaging it. He uses D- Link and copies Eraqus's power, sending out chains to grab it. He pulls towards it and slashes at its face with even greater strength, hitting it and sending it flying backwards. It hisses and coils around the clocktower again. It begins firing lasers at him as he dodge rolls and gets on his Glider. He flies around, avoiding the projectiles that the Septapede sends out. He floats along the ground and jets forward to hit its tail again and makes sphere vanish. The Septapede begins to send out dark sonicbooms that Blade is hit by and falls towards the round, veering upward at the last minute. He keeps moving to avoid all the attacks and rams the tail again, slashing at it until it vanishes. The Septapede hisses again and falls off the tower. Blade runs and attacks the main head while it is down, casting Thunderaga to hit it with a powerful bolt of lightning. It quickly gets up and separates into three spheres. It begins firing lasers again as he is hit and is pushed back. It charges him and he jumps up, slashing it at the top of its head. It stumbles and he keeps slashing at it. It takes to the clocktower once more and Blade gets on his Glider. He rams it and leaves only two spheres left. It sends out hundreds of dark balls suspended in the air. Blade races through them all, weaving in and out to avoid them and rams the second sphere, destroying it. The sphere falls off the tower and stays dazed in the air. Blade charges through it, destroying it. He lands on the ground and his Glider vanishes

Blade: That's done.

He hears running

Blade: My mission here is done. No more complications

He throws the Keyblade and it turns into a Glider. He races behind the clocktower and takes to the sky. Pence, Hayner, and Olette run in

Pence: See! He's right…here?

Hayner: What? There's nothing going on here!

Pence: But there was! This guy who helped me with the wonders was fighting this thing

Olette: Pence, are you sure you aren't tired from all the running around?

Pence: But I saw it! I swear!

Hayner: Yeah, go get us some ice cream! You made us come all this way for nothing, so you owe us

Pence walks off sadly and looks up to the sky

Pence: I wish he could have stayed so I could at least have said thanks…

Lanes Between

Blade is flying through the light tunnel. He sees something ahead, a sphere floating in the air

Blade: A Minusoul?

He flies towards it. It tackles him and he moves away as it flies through a wormhole to the next world

Blade: You won't get away!

He speeds up and enters the portal as well

Twilight Town

A portal opens and Blade flies out, slowing to a stop as he jumps off and his armor vanishes, his Keyblade returning to his hand. He looks around the area with the clock tower.

Blade: I know that monster escaped into this world. Where could it be hiding?

He walks forward as many Minusouls appear

Blade: This is the place alright. Come on you vile beasts, bring it on!

He runs forward and begins cutting away at them. A new variety appears [Setting Suns] and begins shooting fire at Blade. He uses D- Link and captures the power of Peter Pan, gliding through the air and cuts through the Setting Suns in the air. He begins casting Blizzard magic and freezes the Minusouls in the air, shattering the ice sculptures. He keeps running as he runs down into deeper Twilight Town. He stops suddenly and hides as Hayner and Olette are walking

Olette: Have you seen Pence at all today?

Hayner: Pence? Pfft, yeah. Get this, I asked him to hang out with us and get some ice cream and he said no! Something about investigating the seven places in Twilight Town that have been acting weird recently. Get this; he's even calling them the seven wonders of Twilight Town! What a dork!

Olette: Come on Hayner, Pence loves mysteries like that. Don't damper his spirit

Hayner: Hmph, fine. When he wants to stop following silly rumors, he might be cool enough to hang with me.

Olette: Oh come on Hayner, that's a little harsh. Pence doesn't mean any harm. Besides, he isn't obsessed

Hayner: Are you kidding me Olette?! He's turned our usual spot into his own personnel office!

Blade: Seven places acting strangely. Not exactly a sign, but perhaps it's a start. I'll start with this "usual spot."

He leaves his hiding spot and races off. Twilights appear and tackle him as he ducks under them and cuts it them from behind. He runs into the alleyway and heads into the Usual Spot. He looks around and sees no one there. He grabs a piece of paper off the ground and reads it

Blade: This must be the list of those seven areas of this town. I'd better investigate. What a pain…

He walks off. He runs over town as Reflectors appear, reflecting the sunlight and casting lasers at him, which he blocks with his Keyblades and casts Thunderara, destroying them with lightning bolts. He keeps running as Tikis appear and begin spitting fire as he casts
Blizzard to destroy them. Blade cuts through the Tikis and keeps running. He eventually comes to a staircase

Blade: This is one of the spots on the list

A sphere appears there in midair as Blade holds his Keyblade out

Blade: There you are!

He jumps right at it and begins cutting at it as it floats out of his range. He lands on the group and tosses his Keyblade in an arc, hitting it and knocking it towards the ground. He cuts at it as it begins crawling across the ground. Blade casts Aero and it is blasted into the air as he jumps up and slashes it in two. It vanishes in dark mist as his Keyblade vanishes. He looks down and sees Rai running down the stairs. He stops, and then looks puzzled, running back up the staircase. He looks down and looks amazed

Rai: Yo, every time it's different!

Blade: …..Idiot

He turns around and walks away. As he walks off, Pence emerges at the bottom of the stairs and talks to Rai for a second. Blade is walking down the streets of Twilight Town. He keeps running as many Minusouls appear around him and rush at him. He keeps cutting at him as he runs down the stone path, He runs into an alley and sees a ball flying out and hits a wall. Blade walks into the alley and sees nothing there. The ball behind him suddenly lifts off the ground and floats in midair. Blade slowly turns around and takes a step back snarling

Blade: You're a stubborn one!

It begins shooting out balls of darkness at him. Blade dodge rolls to dodge and runs towards it, jumping up and slashing at it. It tackles him to the wall and flies over as he begins shooting Fire and Blizzard magic at it. It flies higher and higher as it keeps firing balls of darkness that he blocks. He runs along the ground and casts Thunderaga, sending a lightning bolt down to wound the ball and sends it tumbling towards the ground. Blade runs at as it falls and knocks it into the air before jumping back up and slashing it many times and chopping it in two. He lands on the ground and his Keyblade vanishes

Blade: Two down

He walks off again. Pence walks in from behind a different building and walks into the alley, seeing nothing there. He looks confused and rubs his chin as he turns away and walks off. Blade keeps running as he has his Keyblade drawn. He enters the tunnels and begins descending into the lower bowels of Twilight Town. Several Shrapnels appear and begin rapidly shooting at him. He spins his Keyblade around and blocks all the steel bullets as he throws his Keyblade, swinging in an arc and slashing through the Shrapnels.

He keeps running as many Minimines appear in the air around him. They tackle him as he dodges them, only to be tackled and slides across the floor to a stop. He casts Fire magic and blows up a Minusoul, causing a chain explosion that destroys all the other Minimines. Vulcaners and Bounters appear and begin firing at him as well. He blocks and is pushed back by all the fire. A Bounter vanishes and appears behind him, firing at his back and sending him flying forward. He turns it into a somersault and cuts a Vulcaner in two. He casts Blizzard from behind his back and freezes the Bounter. He then casts Thunderara, sending out lightning bolts to destroy all the Minusouls near him. He keeps moving as he enters a tunnel. He hears a roar

Blade: Something's here.

He looks and sees an air vent. Wind blows through it and simulates the roar. Blade snarls and face palms

Blade: Is that it? Waste of my time….

He senses something behind him. He draws his Keyblade and sees a sphere floating there

Blade: Again!? How many times do I have to destroy this thing!?

He uses D- Link and copies Eraqus's power. Chains shooting out of his Keyblade and constrict the sphere as he throws it against all the walls and against the ceiling. It breaks free and a small mouth opens, blowing a tornado that blows Blade back into a wall. He begins to cast Fire magic that it blocks with a wall of wind. Blade casts Aero at the ground and is blasted into the sky, slashing at it in the air and kicks to the ground. He lands and stabs it right into the ground and it vanishes.

Blade: This thing keeps coming back. Or is there something else going on in this town? I'd better look around some more

He leaves the tunnel. Just as he leaves, Pence walks in from another section of tunnel and looks around. He sees the vent and hears the wind whistling through the vent. Blade emerges from the tunnel and immediately starts running. Several Jar Beetles appear as he is running and scuttle towards him. He dodge rolls to avoid one and smashes one as he does so. He uses D- Link and copies the power of Mickey, moving with much greater speed and jumping off of walls and the ground to hit the Jar Beetles. He knocks one into the air and jumps after it, air comboing it until it shatters. He falls to the ground and casts Poison, weakening all the Minusouls. He throws his Keyblade in an arc, shattering them. Cleavers also appear and spin towards him, cutting with their scythes. Blade blocks their scythes and kicks them back, slashing them after he does so. A new variety appear [Tickers] and float in the air, casting magic that slows Blade down and a Cleaver slashes him, sending him tumbling across the ground. He gets up and casts Blizzara, sending ice flying and freezes one of the Tickers. Blade moves at a faster speed and cuts through a Cleaver and then runs to shatter the Ticker he froze. The other one floats in the air and rains down magic bullets that he blocks and leaps into the air to slash it in two. He keeps running and comes to a mirror. He stands in front of it and sees nothing but his reflection. He cocks his head and touches the glass, seeing nothing different. The glass then begins to ripple and he jumps back as another sphere emerges

Blade: This is getting idiotic!

He prepares his Keyblade. The sphere sends a light down and hits Blade's shadow, making it appear as a figure. Blade and the figure begin attacking each other, blocking each other's attacks with their Keyblades. The figure sinks into the ground and emerges behind him, slashing him and wounding him. Blade turns and aims with a high slash, but the shadow blends into the ground again as it swirls around and blasts Blade away with a laser. Blade jumps right off the ground and uses D- Link to use Peter Pan's power and soars through the air, hitting the sphere. The shadow vanishes instantly as he slashes at the sphere. He hits it around and the air and hits it towards the floor. It bounces off the ground and back into the air as he cuts it in two and it vanishes into darkness. He lands on the ground and swings his Keyblade through the air

Blade: Four down.

He keeps running. Pence walks in from the other side of town and looks into the mirror, seeing only his reflection. He looks really confused and walks away from the mirror as darkness swirls on the ground. Blade is running across the ground. Minusouls appear as he runs along the road and he slashes at them with his Keyblade while he runs. Several Undergrowths appear and lash out with their vine tentacles and he cuts them away and casts Fire, burning them up. He then casts Aero and blows away the Undergrowths into the air, jumping into the air after them and attacks them as he does so. Several Cacti appear and begin shooting out needles at fast speeds. Blade blocks the needles with his Keyblade and cuts one in half. He reels back and hurls the Keyblade like a boomerang, cutting through several of the Cacti and returns to his hand. He casts Firaga magic and jumps into the air, sending a veil of fire down that burns all the Cacti. Dark Oaks grow out of the ground and grow apple bombs on their branches, shooting them out and explode into fireballs that knock Blade around. He jumps up and hits a Dark Oak in the face many times. Another one backhands him with a root and sends him tumbling across the ground. The third stumbles towards him and roars as he shoots Fire magic into its mouth, burning it up from the inside. He lunges forward and curs, slashing the Dark Oak in two. The other two begin shooting out apple bombs again which Blade blocks and hits back, making them blow in the Dark Oaks' faces. He jumps up from the ground onto the heads of the Dark Oaks and cuts at them. One he stabs and it vanishes into darkness, leaving one more. Blade casts Blizzaraga and freezes it solid, shattering it with a powerful slash. He keeps running until he comes to a hilltop. He looks around as a bag suddenly bounces around the area. Blade cocks his head and hits the bag when it gets near him, hitting it against the guardrail. The bag splits open and another sphere flies out. Blade sighs

Blade: How many times do I have to destroy you? He holds his Keyblade in a battle pose. It begins rushing towards him and he blocks it, throwing it to the side. It rolls across the ground and takes to the sky again. It rushes at the ground and begins to bounce around, hitting Blade eventually and sending him flying backwards. He holds out his Keyblade and shoots Fire magic at it as it dodges the fire in the air. He jumps towards it and cuts at it many times, but it only keeps weaving in and out to avoid the slashes. He lands on the ground as it spins around and rams him into a wall. He limps away and heals himself by drinking down a Potion. He then uses a D- Link to copy the powers of Eraqus. He sends out many chains and they wrap around it, preventing it from moving. Blade then throws it against the walls of buildings and against the floor. He tosses it into open air and leaps high into the air, slashing it many times and hits it towards the ground once again. He then tosses his Keyblade down at the sphere on the ground and the Keyblade impales it. The sphere hisses and vanishes. Blade makes his Keyblade vanish.

Blade: This town is crawling with Minusouls. At least there's only one more location on the map. I should probably investigate that spot.

???: Hey!

Blade: Oh no! Someone spotted me! How could I let this happen?!

He looks around as Pence walks in

Blade: A kid?

Pence: Hey, are you investigating the wonders of Twilight Town?

Blade: …Maybe

Pence: What do you know! I'm investigating them too!

Blade: Really. Small world

Pence: Yeah, it hasn't been a lot of fun though. All the wonders seem to be hoaxes. I was hoping to find something interesting and incredible. Though I have only found the first six places. All that's left is the mansion and the clocktower. Would you like to help me?

Blade: Pfft. Sorry. I'm not interested in your stupid treasure hunt.

Pence: Come on, we both want to know the secrets of Twilight Town!

Blade: Listen kid, go home. Those locations are dangerous. Butt out and leave it alone. Where is this mansion?

Pence: In…in the woods. That way

Blade: Good. You'd better be here when I get back.

He storms off. Pence stands there looking sad and then grins

Pence: He said I couldn't go with him…but not that I couldn't investigate on my own.

He turns and runs off. Blade is running down the street as Minusouls appear as he runs. Warlocks appear and begin shooting out rapid fire spells as he hits them the flat side of his Keyblade, blocking the magic. He begins to cast magic of his own and blasts away Warlocks with Fire and Thunder magic. Several of them cast Aero magic and Blade away as he shoots Blizzard magic while suspended in the air. The Warlocks are frozen and he descends to the ground, smashing the frozen Warlocks. Leechers appear and snap their jaws, lunging towards him. They bite down on Blade and suck away at his life. He casts Aeroaga magic and creates a tornado around him, blowing away the Leechers. He tosses the Keyblade and it cuts through the Leechers. Some more appear and lunge at him. Blade dodges their tackles as they bite at him. He casts Thunderaga magic and blasts away Minusouls. Dracs appear and fly at him as he blocks wit his Keyblade. One grabs him from behind and carries him into the air. He struggles while flying and cuts at one of them, destroying it. The others grab him as falls through the air and toss him down towards the ground. He hits the ground and rolls as the other Dracs fly down at him. He casts Cure magic and heals himself. He casts Blizzara magic and freezes several of the Dracs as they fall down towards the ground. He lands and shatters any that didn't already shatter on impact with the ground. He keeps running as Yarnvipers rise out of the ground and hiss. They lunge at him as he blocks their initial lunges and slashes them back. The Yarnvipers spit venom at him that he blocks with his Keyblade. He casts Slow and they slow down, giving him the chance to rush forward and destroy two of them. He then casts Thunder magic and blows away another one. The last Yarnviper charges him from behind and hits him forward. He rolls across the ground and lands on his feet, casting Blizzard magic to freeze it. Watchers appear in the air all over the place and begin shooting fireballs at him. He blocks the fireballs and jumps up into the air, slashing away at the Watchers. Another one hits him and blasts him towards the ground. He lands on his feet and jumps straight up, slashing the final Watcher. He keeps running along the ground and enters the forest. He looks around and sees an old mansion standing there. He looks around and another sphere appears suddenly

Blade: You again!?

He prepares his Keyblade. The sphere turns invisible and Blade slashes at the open air to try and hit it. Invisible, it tackles him down to the floor. It reappears and he shoots Fire magic at the sphere. It is hit, but keeps floating in the air. It tackles him again and again as he sidesteps and dodge rolls. He shoots fire behind his back and hits back the sphere. It rolls across the ground as he lunges forward and slices it in two. The two halves vanish into darkness

Blade: Six of these things appeared. Something isn't right here. When I followed that first sphere, I appeared in the clock tower. But nothing else appeared before I started exploring Twilight Town. At the clocktower

He thinks and then turns around angry

Blade: Stupid kid!

Card of the Day: Red- Eyes Trident Dragon! This card can only be summoned using three monsters with Red- Eyes in their names

Episode 211: The Secret of Pyromefia!

Effigy: I fuse Red- Eyes Black Chick, Red- Eyes Black Dragon, and Red- Eyes Darkness Dragon. I'll show you it. The rare monster I only bring out in cases like this. Show yourself, Red- Eyes Trident Dragon!

Fire bursts out of the ground and it appears [ATK 4000/DEF 2000 LV 11]

Enzan: Red- Eyes…Trident Dragon?!

Effigy: It's been a blast Enzan! But I've got a deadline to meet, so I'll just hurry up and crush you! Go, Trinity Fire Black!

The three heads shoot out fireballs that head towards Enzan. He looks in shock as they get closer

Shaman: Yes Effigy. Push him to his very outer limits. The limits of his powers. Let's see the lengths of which his power sinks. If he is the one we're searching for.

Enzan screams as the fireballs hit Reaper and the fire hits him. He keeps screaming and almost falls down. But as the smoke clears, he still stands

Effigy: Uh…wha? Hold on, 4000 – 1800 = 2200 points of damage. And let's see, 300 – 2200 is…-1900? Hey, how come you haven't lost?

Enzan: Trap card, Ready for Intercepting. This changes a Warrior type monster to defense mode when it is attacked. Plus, by removing Blue Fire- Meteor Man in the graveyard, I can change the Type of one monster until the End Phase of my turn. I made the Zombie type Melted Reaper a Warrior type, putting it in defense mode to block your attack [ATK 1500/DEF 1500 LV 8]

Effigy: Well what do you know? That was a pretty good combo there. Guess I shouldn't get used to the idea of victory unless I actually get it. C'mon Enzan, let's have some more fun!

Enzan: Yeah!

Opening

At the duel, Enzan has no cards out [Enzan LP = 300]. Effigy has Red- Eyes Trident Dragon [ATK 4000/DEF 2000 LV 11] and no other cards out [Effigy LP = 400]. Shaman is still watching the duel as it goes on.

Enzan: That was a close one. I didn't expect him to summon that Trident Dragon so quickly. This Effigy guy…he's every bit as strong as Yuji warned me about. But I won't…I won't give up! My turn! I set a card face down. Next I summon a monster in face down defense mode. I end my turn

Effigy: My turn. Just a set monster? Eh, nothing to be concerned about. It's nothing but a speck of dust compared to good ole Red- Eyes! Take out that set monster! Go, Trinity Fire Black

It shoots out three fireballs and destroys the set monster. Enzan covers his face from the smoke as chains lash out and wrap around Red- Eyes.

Effigy: What's this?!

Enzan: Gotcha! That's the effect of Blue Fire- Forge Chainsmith [ATK 800/DEF 800 LV 3]. When he is destroyed in battle, the monster that destroyed him loses 800 attack points [ATK 3200/DEF 2000 LV 11]

Effigy: So it was all part of your game to weaken my Red- Eyes Trident Dragon. You'll need to make its attack points zero before you can destroy it though! I set a card and end my turn

Enzan: Back to me! You know Effigy, you were wrong when you said I'd have to bring down your Red- Eyes to zero. Cause you see…this card right here will take it down the way it is!

Effigy: Eh?

Enzan: By removing from play two FIRE monsters, I get to summon Blue Fire- Crystalline Colossus [ATK 3000/DEF 1000 LV 8]. Here we go, attack his Red- Eyes Trident Dragon!

Effigy: The dust down here must be messing with your brain! Your monster has fewer attack points than my monster, even after all that!

Enzan: Too bad for you! When Crystalline Colossus attacks a non-FIRE monster, it loses 500 attack points. Red- Eyes Trident Dragon is a DARK monster, so it loses 500 attack points [ATK 2700/DEF 2000 LV 8]

Effigy gasps as Colossus punches through Trident, blowing it up. Effigy slides back as he loses 300 life points [Effigy LP = 100]

Effigy: I see. Guess I was going too easy on you

Shaman: He used his lower level monster and then used it in conjunction with a high level monster. He has incredible duel genius skills. Perhaps he is the one we have been searching for.

Enzan: Alright, just a little more. I set a cad and end my turn

Effigy: Trap card, Call of the Haunted. This lets me revive one monster from the graveyard. What other choice than…Red- Eyes Trident Dragon [ATK 4000/DEF 2000 LV 11]

Enzan: Aw come on! I just destroyed that thing!

Effigy: Too bad for you! Always have to take those face downs into account. I draw! Hm..

Shaman: Keep pushing him Effigy. Summon the next one

Effigy: You sure old guy? I think if I summon another strong monster he'll piss in his pants

Shaman: Keep it up Effigy. If he can fight, we have found one. If not, this was a waste of time

Effigy: When you say it like that, it sounds pretty depressing. Well okay, if you say so old guy. I summon Red- Eyes Wyvern [ATK 1800/DEF 1600 LV 4]. By removing from play one Dragon type monster on the field, this card can be summoned from the hand. I remove Red- Eyes Wyvern from play and summon Red- Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon [ATK 2800/DEF 2400 LV 10]. Now using the effect of Darkness Metal, I revive a monster in the graveyard. Come back, Red- Eyes Black Dragon [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 7]

Enzan: Three Dragon type monsters…

Shaman: Yes Effigy. That's exactly right.

Effigy: Huh. I thought it would cool to finish you with these guys, now it almost seems like overkill since I only need to attack with one monster. Eh, whatever. I attack with Red- Eyes Trident Dragon. Trinity Fire Black

Enzan: Trap card, Wildfire Ring. When I have a FIRE monster on the field and it is attacked, the Battle Phase ends!

The three fireballs are blocked

Effigy: Too bad. Oh well, there's always next turn. No need to get anxious to win. Besides, we still need to determine…

Enzan: That's it! I won't continue this duel anymore unless you tell me what's going on! You lead me all the way across the world, then force me into a duel and all the while, you keep talking about power and all that while not even consulting me! Well I'm done! Either you tell me everything or I'm walking out right now!

Effigy: Hm…it appears we hit a snag. What do you think old guy?

Shaman: We do not have a choice now it seems. Very well, young Takeru. Tell me, do you know what this place is?

Enzan: Of course I know what this place is! This is Meztallia, isn't it? The dwelling place of the ancient Meztallians

Effigy: Hey, he knows the abridged version of it! How cute!

Shaman: Indeed, the Meztallians are the ones who lived here. However, this is not the only race that lived here. You do know the story of how this place came to be, correct? The Meztallians moved here after their city was destroyed by the World's End Dragon. This was the fate of many ancient civilizations. Among the lost that still survived, there was one civilization that still lives on. And their names are…the Pyromefians.

Enzan: Pyromefians?

Shaman: That is correct. This race existed long ago, before even the Romans or the Greeks. Like the Meztallians, they were a hyper advanced prehistoric civilization. The guardians of the Eternal Flame

Enzan: Eternal Flame? That name…

Shaman: You recognize it do you not? Even when you have never heard the name before in your entire life. That is a sign that the flame does exist within your heart.

Effigy: So he's a fellow Carrier of the Flame.

Enzan: Hold on, I still don't get it! Carrier of the Flame, Eternal Flame, Pyromefia, what is it with all this!? You guys are making my brain hurt!

Effigy: Keep your pants on! We're getting to that!

Shaman: The Eternal Flame is a fire that has burned since the beginning of time. It is said to contain the powers of the original being who created fire. The Pyromefians swore to guard it with their lives. And since the beginning of time, they have promised to guard it.

The flashback happens as he tells it. In a giant, people in robes are bowing to a blue fire on top of an altar. Suddenly, a shadow appears over them. They turn around and see the World's End Dragon standing there

Shaman: Much like the Meztallians however, that made them a target for the World's End Dragon.

It fires from all seven heads as they scream in panic. Much later, the fire still stands in the ruins of the city along with a handful of survivors

Shaman: Had it not been the fire, they might have lost all hope. But they were sworn to protect the fire and live for it. So they decided they were going to survive. They moved from place to place, trying to find a proper place to live. And yet with every place they visited, people craved the Eternal Flame and sought to use its power for evil. It was only when they encounter the Meztallians did they find an equal. Together, they helped build Meztallia beneath the earth to escape the world above them. For a while, they were happy. But sadly, their happiness was meant to last. You know the story Enzan. The Meztallians got creepy. They wanted more power, and they sought the Celestial Gods to find that. The Pyromefians have predicted that, and so they made the ultimate sacrifice. Every single surviving member took a torch from the Eternal Flame and swallowed it. They then fled Pyromefia. And that Enzan, is the origin of the Pyromefians

The flashback ends as Enzan puts a hand to his chest

Enzan: So my power comes from…some kind of fire?

Effigy: That's right. Even though the ones who actually ingested the fire have long since past, the flame lives on in the hearts of their descendents. I am one of them. Effigy is one of them. And you Enzan, are also one of them

Enzan: Hang on! All this is a lot to digest! How do I unlock this power?! How strong is it?! Why hasn't this happened before?!

Effigy: The power usually takes a lot of forms. It can be an ax, a gun, anything that reflects the user's heart. For us duelists though, what form could the power take other than cards?

Shaman: Quite simply, you had not matured. The human body usually stops growing at 18. When that happens, the power will be able to be sustained without destroying you. For you see, while the power is great, if the host is not strong, they will be burned by their inner fire. And now you see Enzan. This duel is to determine if you have the spark in your heart. So? Will you continue the duel knowing all that?

Enzan: Heh. You kidding me? How could I say no? Alright, let's go Effigy! We'll both see this power!

Effigy: That's the spirit!

Enzan: Besides…I want to see it too…my real power…Here we go! My turn! First I change Colossus to defense mode [ATK 3000/DEF 1000 LV 8] I summon a monster in defense mode. I set a card as well and end my turn.

Effigy: Back to me! I would revive a Dragon monster using the effect of Darkness, but there aren't any good Dragons in the graveyard. So I'll just stick with the three Dragons I have on the field! I set a card first. Red- Eyes Black Dragon attacks Blue Fire- Crystalline Colossus. Go, Black Fire Pellet!

It shoots a ball of fire and Colossus is destroyed instantly

Effigy: I'm not done! Red- Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon attacks. Metal Dark Pellet!

It shoots a ball of fire that hits Enzan's monster, but it still stands

Enzan: Blue Fire- Twin Shield Holder [ATK 0/DEF 2000 LV 4] can negate his destruction once per turn.

Effigy: But that's only once. Red- Eyes Trident Dragon attacks! Go, Trinity Fire Black!

It shoots out three fireballs. Shield Holder gasps and tries to block the attack as the three fireballs hit it, destroying it

Effigy: Now your defense is gone! Next turn you're done!

Enzan: We'll just see about that! My turn. I use the Spell card Pot of Greed. Now I draw two cards from my deck. I set both cards and end my turn.

Effigy: You don' even have any monsters out! Do you really think you can fight back at a time like this?!

Enzan: I still have life points Effigy! And that means I'll keep fighting until they hit zero

Shaman: What courage. Even though he knows he could lose, he still fights. Does he really believe those set cards can help him?

Effigy: My turn. …Jeez. When fate is out for someone, it is really out for someone. Oh well. When fate gives you something, just roll with it. I release Red- Eyes Black Dragon. By releasing this certain card, I can summon out Red- Eyes Darkness Dragon [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 9]. And that's not all! By using the effect of Red- Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, I revive Red- Eyes Black Dragon [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 7]. For every Dragon monster in the graveyard, Darkness gains 300 attack points. I count three Dragons [ATK 3300/DEF 2000 LV 9]

Shaman: He has almost completed the Red- Eyes series of cards. Well Enzan? How will you counter this situation?

Effigy: Time for the grand finale! I attack with all four monsters. Black Fire Pellet, Trinity Fire Black, Darkness Fire Pellet, Metal Darkness Pellet!

All the attacks are fired. They merge into one giant fireball as it races towards Enzan. He only smiles

Enzan: Trap card, Blue Comet! I remove from play Blue Fire monsters in my graveyard equal to the number of monsters you have in Attack Mode. I can destroy them all!

Effigy: What?!

The fire hits the comet and flies back, hitting all of Effigy's monsters and burning them up.

Enzan: You do get to draw one card though

Effigy: Hmph, you'll regret this. I set the card I just drew and end my turn.

Enzan: Before your turn ends, I use the Trap card Descending Lost Star. This lets me revive a Synchro monster in defense mode. Come back, Blue Tempest Dragon [ATK 2800/DEF 0 LV 7]

Shaman: His ace once again. Let's see if it truly is the source of his power

Enzan: Alright Tempest! Let's go! Together…we can do anything!

He screams and fire blasts from him. Effigy and Shaman look surprised as fire is flowing from Enzan

Shaman: It's true.

Enzan: My turn. Crush him Tempest! Enzan Fire!

Effigy: Trap card, Threatening Roar. This prevents you from battling

The fire is blocked

Enzan: That's fine! I'll end it next turn! Argh!

Fire keeps flowing from Enzan and he struggles and twitches. Effigy doesn't even react as fire keeps flowing around.

Effigy: Looks like he can't control it. What do we do old guy?

Shaman: I've seen what I needed to. Finish him.

Effigy: Yeah, on it. I draw. I summon Dead Red [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 2]. If this card is on the field, I can tune it to monsters in the graveyard. Get ready for my power Enzan. I tune the level 2 Dead Red and level 7 Red- Eyes Black Dragon.

Red becomes 2 rings that Dragon flies through, becoming 7 stars [2 + 7 = 9]. Fire flows from Effigy

Effigy: I release you, Hot Heart! The night is illuminated by the dragon born from fire. Burn away black dragon! Synchro Summon! My soul, Red- Eyes Ebony Dragon [ATK 3200/DEF 2500 LV 9]. Time to free you, Enzan. I attack with Red- Eyes Ebony Dragon. Ebony Fire Pellet!

It fires a destructive ball of fire. Tempest is hit and blows up. The fire from Effigy and Enzan collide, creating an explosion. Enzan, Effigy, and Shaman are blasted back as fire engulfs them all. Shaman opens his eyes and puts a hand to his chest

Shaman: Hot Heart! Appear, Vesuvius Dragon!

A large dragon creature appears in the fire and grabs them all in its hand. The ruins of Meztallia blow up as the pilot leaps back

Pilot: E-Enzan sir!?

In a void of fire, Enzan floats.

???: Enzan. Enzan.

Enzan: Who…who's there?

He opens his eyes and sees a dragon floating there

Enzan: T…Tempest?

???: No, Enzan. I am the monster inside your heart. The spark that has been shaped. And as of now, you can not control me. One day perhaps, you will. And on that day, my power will become yours

Enzan: Wait! At least tell me your name!

???: …My name is…

The void vanishes as Enzan wakes up, outside of Meztallia. He blinks as someone pokes him in the ribs with a stick. Enzan leaps back

Enzan: Ow!

Effigy: Aw, that was getting fun

Enzan: I'm…alive?

Effigy: Yeah, just barely. That was quick thinking old guy! A few more minutes and we all would be barbecue right now!

Shaman: Hm.

Effigy: So…that's done! Don't know about you, I'm going back to N.T City. The sun here is way too hot. You coming old guy?

Shaman: In a minute. You go on.

Effigy: Right.

He walks off. Shaman helps Enzan pup

Shaman: In all my years, never have I seen a Hot Heart so strong. The spark within you is indeed strong. But you can't control it

Enzan: Please! That power…that dragon…I want to know it again. Tell me how I can!

Shaman: He can already speak with the spark? His development has indeed come forth on its own. But…Enzan, I am going to give you three months. In that time, make a choice of what you want to do. If you want to unleash that power, come see more and I will train you. But I will warn you. Seeking this power could mean you might not be able to control it. And it could burn you up

Enzan is on his knees in shock as Shaman walks off. The pilot runs over

Pilot: Are you okay?!

Enzan: It…could burn me up?

Effigy: So, what will his choice be?

Shaman: Who knows? He could be the one though. The one…who will help us restore the Eternal Flame

The two walk off as Enzan still lies there

Ending

Card of the Day: Power Condensation! This Trap card doubles the power of a FIRE Attribute monster!

Episode 210: Two Burning Souls!

Effigy is lying on the roof of Sector Seven, snoring. He rolls over and yawns as he bumps into someone. He sits up in a hurry

Effigy: Watch it! I thought I said I wanted to take a nap in the sun and I didn't want to be disturbed!

???: Is that any way to talk to your mentor?

He opens his eyes and sees Shaman standing there

Effigy: You…Shaman. Small world! It's been a long time old dude! When did you get here? You should have told me ahead of time! I'd have taken you out for burgers or something!

Shaman: Now is not the time to bring up fast food. Listen, I believe I have found another one

Effigy: Another one? No way…one with the flame?

Shaman: It could be. I have not yet deduced if his power is true, or if he is just a charlatan. That's why I need your help

Effigy: Hey, no worries old dude. I'll go test out that guy's strength right away! So tell me, what's his name?

Shaman: His name is…

Enzan is racing down the road, a sad look on his face and puts a hand to his chest

Opening

At Artemis Stadium, Enzan and Yuji are in a Riding Duel

Yuji: Speed Spell- Speed Energy. Since I have 6 Speed Counters, Spike Warrior gains 1200 attack points [ATK 3600/DEF 900 LV 5]. Destroy his Blue Fire- Volcano Diver!

Spike turns its gun and begins shooting out very fast needles, ripping apart Diver. Enzan cringes [Enzan LP = 0] and slows to a stop. He looks upset for a minute and then he forces a smile

Enzan: Amazing duel! You're getting stronger! Soon enough you'll be beating down those Knights with a blindfold!

Yuji: Enzan, what's going on? You always used to give it 100% in all of your duels. Now you almost seem distracted by something. Why are you so pained in all of your duels?

Enzan: Pained? What are you talking about?! I feel great! See, one-two, one-two, I'm in great condition!

He begins to stretch as Yuji still watches

Yuji: Enzan, that's not what I meant. I meant…is something in your heart feeling pained right now?

Enzan: Well…don't tell Luna or anyone else, but…

Yuji: Enzan, we're friends. You can tell us anything you want.

Enzan: I didn't want to tell anyone but…I have no idea what I want to do, that's all. Tyson said he wants to be a Duel Disk maker. Alice's book is going to be published some day. Takimaru is just heading to the Pro League. Even Cain is now the leader of Sector Seven! What I'm trying to say is that you guys all know what you want to do. It feels like I'm running in place. I have no idea what I want to do.

Yuji: Graduation isn't for a few months. You still have a long time to make a decision

Enzan: That's the point though! Final exams are coming up too and I can't do them unless I know my goals! How can I even fight with you guys if I don't even know anything about myself!? About…about how strong I really am…

Yuji: Enzan…you're strong enough. You've fought with us in every major battle. You shouldn't doubt yourself

Enzan: You don't get it. Every time some really evil guy shows himself, you go right ahead and fight him and all I can do is watch. I can't say I'm strong if I can't even help you guys when you need me most!

Yuji: Enzan, don't say stuff like that about yourself. Indececission is nothing to be worried about. I still don't know what I really want to do. One day, when your destiny calls, I'm sure you'll here it. I'm sorry now, but I have to go

He races off as Enzan stands there. He puts a hand to his chest again.

Effigy: You feel it, don't you?

Enzan freaks out as Effigy is standing close by

Enzan: Don't do that!

Effigy: Don't do what?

Enzan: That creepy ninja thing! People don't just sneak up on other people like that, it's scary!

Effigy: I was trying to be mysterious! It's called building the mood you idiot!

Enzan: Building the mood?! What kind of weirdo builds mood by sneaking up on someone!?

Effigy: Gr…look, I don't have time for something like this! I came to talk to you. Listen, you've been feeling something recently right? Like a candle in your heart slowly lightning it up?

Enzan: Wha…what do you mean!? How on earth do you know about all that?!

Effigy: I just know and let's leave it at that. I can tell you what it means Enzan. I can answer all of your questions and tell you more about yourself than even you know. All you have to do is come to this address

He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a piece of paper. He throws it at Enzan, who turns it over to read

Enzan: Eggs, milk, orange juice?

Effigy: Uh sorry…on the back

Enzan: You wrote it on the back of your shopping list?

Effigy: Shut up! I was low on paper alright!? Look, just go to the address on the piece of paper and you'll get your questions answered. I can tell you how to use the power deep inside of you. Remember that.

He turns and begins to walk away. Enzan turns it over and reads the address as his eyes widen. Effigy heads towards his D- Wheel and turns around, taking the paper back

Effigy: On second thought, I need this back

He gets on his D- Wheel and takes off. Enzan looks down and closes his eyes, holding a hand to his chest

Enzan: My…true power.

Cain is writing a paper at his desk when someone knocks on the door. Cain keeps writing

Cain: It's open

Enzan walks in looking nervous as Cain looks up and stands

Cain: Enzan?

Enzan: Cain…there's a favor I need to ask you.

Cain: I'll do whatever I can. Anything at all, just ask

Enzan: I…I need to go to Meztallia.

Cain: Meztallia? Why do you want to go there? George already cleared everything out. It's nothing but an empty cave now.

Enzan: I can't explain it okay?! You just need to know I have to be there really soon okay?! Just trust me on this.

Cain: It's really that important to you isn't it?

Enzan: More than anything right now…

Cain: Then you don't need to explain it. I'll send you right on your way. I'll even give you a private pilot

Enzan: You…you will?! Thank you! Nothing I ever do can thank you for that!

Cain: Don't worry about it. Michael's gone now, so I need to be a better man. I'll help out anyone in need. Because that's what he would do

Enzan: …Cain…you won't regret this, I promise! I'll be sure to make it up to you no matter what!

He leaves the room and Cain gives a tiny hint of a smile. Effigy is in Meztallia facing Shaman

Shaman: The deed has been done?

Effigy: Yeah, he should be showing up soon if he has the guts. Oh, by the way, here's your milk.

Shaman begins to drink as he looks at some kind of altar

Shaman: And so the truth will soon come out

Over the barren wasteland, a plane flies over the dust. Enzan is looking out the window at the dirt below.

Enzan: Land here!

The jet lands on the ground and Enzan jumps out

Enzan: Wait here kay? This shouldn't take long

Pilot: Yes sir!

Enzan: Jeez, calling me sir. Makes me feel embarrassed…

He walks to the cliff face and enters inside the cave.

Enzan: This is the place where we lost Solana…I don't why that Effigy guy wants me here.

He gets on an elevator and it takes him down to the cave. He looks around as Effigy stands there

Effigy: You came. I actually didn't expect you to. Come on, follow me. It's a little deeper in the cave

He walks and Enzan follows him. They arrive at the altar as Shaman stands there

Shaman: It has been a long time Enzan Takeru

Enzan: You! You're that old guy!

Effigy: Told you

Shaman: I am NOT an old guy. Listen, Enzan, if you want your questions answered, you must fight Effigy here.

Enzan: What?! I don't want to fight him!

Effigy: That's because you're scared. Obviously you don't want answers. Don't even know why you came then

Enzan: I'm not scared! Gr…fine! If you're going to act like that!

Effigy: That's the spirit!

Both activates their Duel Disks

Both: Duel!

Enzan vs Effigy! [Effigy LP = 4000][Enzan LP = 4000]

Shaman: Time for my answer.

Enzan: I'll start! I summon Blue Fire- Black Knight [ATK 1800/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Then I set a card and end my turn. Come on; let's see what you're made of! From what Yuji told me, this guy uses a Red- Eyes deck. That means if I destroy his Dragon right away, his strategy shatters

Effigy: Alright, my turn. I summon Sangan in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 600 LV 3]. Then I set two cards and end my turn.

Enzan: That's it? Just a defense monster?

Effigy: Greatest defense is the best offense

Enzan: Man, whatever! My turn. I summon Blue Fire- Meteor Man [ATK 1500/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Take this! I attack Sangan with Blue Fire- Black Knight. Whenever he attacks, he deals Piercing damage to the opponent! Go, Black Sword!

It cuts through Sangan. Flames spread from its destruction and hit Effigy as he steps back, taking 1200 points of damage [Effigy LP = 2800]

Effigy: When Sangan is destroyed, I add a monster of 1500 or less attack points from my deck to my hand. I choose Red- Eyes Black Chick

Enzan: I was right! He is going to try and summon Red- Eyes! Well he won't be able to do it! I attack directly with Blue Fire- Meteor Man! Meteor Stream!

It fires out many meteors that pepper Effigy and bring him to his knees, dealing 1500 points of damage [Effigy LP = 1300]

Effigy: Maybe I shouldn't have left myself so open

Enzan: I'm not done with you yet! I'm going to end this duel right here and right now! Trap card, Urgent Tuning. This lets me Synchro Summon during the Battle Phase if there is a Tuner and non Tuner monsters out on the field. I tune my level 4 Blue Fire- Black Knight and level 4 Blue Fire- Meteor Man

Man becomes 4 rings that Knight flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Shaman: It's coming

Enzan: The flames of justice burn with the hottest fire. Burn on, blue flames of justice! Synchro Summon, Blue Tempest Dragon [ATK 2800/DEF 2000 LV 8]. Now, direct attack!

Effigy: Don't think so! Trap card, Conflicting Flames. When my opponent summons a monster with a level of 7 or more, I summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon instantly from my hand in defense mode [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 7]

Enzan: No problem! Take it out Tempest! Enzan Fire!

Red- Eyes is burned away as Effigy only grins.

Enzan: I'm so gonna win now! Your main monster is totally gone! Get ready to cough up answers! I end my turn

Effigy: Sorry, I don't feel the need to cough right now. My turn. I summon Red- Eyes Black Chick [ATK 800/DEF 500 LV 1]. Now the Spell card Monster Reincarnation. This lets me discard one monster and add a monster card in my graveyard to my hand. And what other card would I put in my hand but Red- Eyes Black Dragon? By releasing a Red- Eyes Black Chick, I also get to Special Summon Red- Eyes Black Dragon [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 7]

Enzan: Whoa, uh oh! Wait, why am I scared?! Blue Tempest Dragon is still more powerful than it!

Effigy: See man, that's your mistake. Judging a monster by what it initially appears to be. Trap card, Metalmorph. This equips to a monster and raises its power by 300 [ATK 2700/DEF 2000 LV 7]. And whenever he attacks, half that monsters power is added to Red- Eyes [ATK 4100/DEF 2000 LV 7]

Enzan: 4000 attack points?!

Effigy: Go get him! Black Fire Pellet!

It shoots a fireball and blows up Dragon. Enzan screams and falls back as he loses 1300 life points [Enzan LP = 2700]

Effigy: I set a card and end my turn. See that Shaman!? I totally got him!

Shaman hits him on the head with his staff

Shaman: Fool! I told you to leave that dragon out!

Effigy: Hey stuff it old man! A duelist doesn't think about that sort of stuff! They just get into the zone, you know?!

Shaman: That monster was the only way to rate his power and you destroyed it too soon! And stop calling me old man!

Effigy: Don't complain about the quality of the job as long as it gets done! And by the way, old guy old guy old guy old guy old guy!

Shaman: How dare you!?

Enzan: Hey! Stop ignoring me! You're going on about my power and all that! Well I'll show you! My turn. I summon Blue Fire- Coal Picker [ATK 1300/DEF 300 LV 4]. Once per turn, using his effect, I revive a Blue Fire monster with decreased power and no effect. I revive Blue Fire- Black Knight [ATK 800/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Here we go! I tune the level 4 Blue Fire- Black Knight and level 4 Blue Fire- Coal Picker

Picker becomes 4 rings that Knight flicks his reins and gallops through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Enzan: Synchro Summon! Defend me, Blue Fire- Unbreakable Fortress [ATK 0/DEF 3000 LV 8]. My monster can't be destroyed by effects and he has no attack points. That means your Red- Eyes won't be able to break through it! It won't deal any damage to me as long as this card waits on the field. Let's see you try and destroy this one! I set a card and end my turn

Effigy: Oo, a powerful monster. I can't wait to shatter it into a thousand pieces. My turn. Enzan, it's true my Red- Eyes can't destroy your Fortress. But you are wrong in saying I can't damage you! From my hand, I use the Spell card Inferno Fire Blast

Enzan: Inferno Fire Blast? Isn't that one of the names for Red- Eyes's attack?

Effigy: When I use this card, I have to skip the Battle Phase. But because I used this card when Red- Eyes Black Dragon was on the field, you take 2400 points of damage instantly rather than me having to fight.

Enzan: 2400 direct damage?!

Effigy: Burn it up Red- Eyes!

It shoots a ball of fire and hits Enzan. He screams as he is thrown against a wall [Enzan LP = 300] and slides to the ground

Effigy: Won't be long now. I end my turn

Enzan: D…damn it!

Shaman: Enzan, do you know Effigy is leading right now? You became too overconfident. A duelist never overlooks what the opponent summons, no matter what it is. That one error in judgment will now cost you the duel. Tell me Enzan, this low level of power, do you really think it will make any difference? Do you think you are strong enough the way you are to protect your friends?

Enzan: I…I…I want to become stronger!

Effigy: Then show me! Show me you can defeat Effigy and unlock your inner powers!

Enzan: I will…I will! My turn! I use De- Synchro. Now I defuse Unbreakable Fortress into Blue Fire- Black Knight [ATK 1800/DEF 1500 LV 4] and Blue Fire- Coal Picker [ATK 1300/DEF 300 LV 4]. Now by releasing him, I can summon Blue Fire- Melted Reaper [ATK ?/DEF ? LV 8]

Effigy: Really? It's a little weak man.

Enzan: Really? I think not! Blue Fire0 Melted Reaper gains 300 attack points for all monsters in both graveyards. There are a total of 6 [ATK 1800/DEF 1800 LV 8]

Effigy: It's a little low on attack points you know?

Enzan: No way! Trap card, Power Condensation! This doubles the power of a FIRE type monster. This makes Reaper's power 3600! [ATK 3600/DEF 1800 LV 8]. Get his Red- Eyes!

Reaper takes its scythe and rushes towards Red- Eyes, slicing it in two. Effigy looks in awe as he loses 900 life points [Effigy LP = 400].

Effigy: This guy took out Red- Eyes…now I can't let him get away with this, test or not.

Enzan: Alright, I end my turn with that! At this time, my monster's power returns to normal [ATK 1800/DEF 1800 LV 8]. Oh, and a set card.

Effigy: My turn. This card is…hey old guy! I drew it! Want me to just finish things here, or continue this little façade?

Shaman: I've seen everything I needed to. This must be the limit of his power. Just end the duel now.

Effigy: You got it old guy! I use the Spell card Foolish Burial. This lets me take a monster in my deck and dump it into the graveyard. I pick Red- Eyes Darkness Dragon. Get ready for this Enzan; I'm going to show you my true power! I use the Spell card Dragon's Mirror. This lets me fuse Dragon type monsters in the graveyard. I fuse Red- Eyes Black Chick, Red- Eyes Black Dragon, and Red- Eyes Darkness Dragon. I'll show you it. The rare monster I only bring out in cases like this. Show yourself, Red- Eyes Trident Dragon!

Fire bursts out of the ground and it appears [ATK 4000/DEF 2000 LV 11]

Enzan: Red- Eyes…Trident Dragon?!

Effigy: It's been a blast Enzan! But I've got a deadline to meet, so I'll just hurry up and crush you! Go, Trinity Fire Black!

The three heads shoot out fireballs that head towards Enzan. He looks in shock as they get closer

Shaman: Yes Effigy. Push him to his very outer limits. The limits of his powers. Let's see the lengths of which his power sinks. If he is the one we're searching for.

Enzan screams as the fireballs hit Reaper and the fire hits him

Ending

Agrabah

A portal opens up and Kaze shoots out of it, sliding to a stop. He accidently falls off and his Glider smashes into a wall, turning back into a Keyblade. He rubs his sore head and walks over to pick it up

Kaze: I guess I need a little more practice. Where am I now? It looks like some kind of desert. I'm not sure I like the sunlight in this world. Back on the Islands it was peaceful and calming, this just feels hot.

He walks ahead and hears screaming. He stops in surprise as a ton of Minusouls appear He draws his Keyblades, but they seem to ignore him and move towards the center of town. He growls and jumps in front of them

Several Twilights charge at him as he cuts them up without moving. Cacti appear and begin shooting needles at him as he casts Fire magic to burn up the needles. He then dashes forward and cuts through both of the Minusouls. Cleaves and Treasured appear along with a new variety [Pillagers]. Cleaves slash at him as he blocks their slashes, only for a Treasured to rush in and tackle him. Pillagers begin taking out bombs for a sack and throw them at Kaze, blowing up and sending him flying. He hits the wall hard and slides to the ground. A Cleaver rushes at him and slashes at him as he blocks with his Keyblade. He then casts Fire magic and burns up the Cleaver. Another Treasured appears and shoots out diamonds and gold bars at him as he blocks with his Keyblade. He then slashes through them and destroys them. Once they are all gone, he hears screaming again and turns around towards the town square

Kaze: What's going on in there?

He runs ahead and sees several shopkeepers chasing after a man wearing blue robes. They throw weapons at him as he leaps on top of the shop stalls and keeps running.

Shopkeeper: Get back here you filthy street rat! I'll get the palace guards on you!

Kaze: Is that guy a thief?

As he is running on rooftops, several Minusouls appear and surround him. The man looks surprised and takes a step back. Kaze looks shocked as they lunge towards the man as Kaze throws Solar Dawn in an arc and it lands on a Minusoul, destroying it with a fireball. He runs and jumps off a shop stall in get in front of the man.

???: What are you doing?

Kaze: I don't know what's going on, but you better get out of here! I'll take care of these things!

???: …I will not forget this

He leaps across rooftops

Shopkeeper: He's getting away!

Shopkeeper 2: After him!

They run into the road after him as Kaze stays behind to fight the Minusouls. Pillagers begin to throw bombs at him as he hits them back and they blow up in front of them. He begins to cast Blizzard magic and freezes a few of them before smashing through the sculptures. Several Watchers appear and shoot fireballs at him as he dodge rolls away. He slides his hand down his Keyblade and triggers D- Link, using Elox's power. He begins to fire Blizzard and Thunder arrows at the enemy, chain blowing up a few of them. He uses Jumba's power and rolls around as a light sphere, bowling over the Minusouls in his way. Tikis appear and begin spitting out flamethrowers at him and burns away at the roof around him. He blocks with his Keyblade and rushes forward, cutting up Minusouls. A handful of Reflectors appear and reflect sunlight, trying to burn away at him. He holds out both his Keyblades and blocks the sunlight, throwing his Keyblades forward and slicing them apart. He finishes off all the Minusouls and makes his Keyblades vanish. He looks around and sees no one around.

Kaze: The square is completely empty. Did they go chase after that criminal? Hm…the Minusouls were going after him too. I think I should find this guy and talk to him personally. First I'll gather some information around town

He jumps down off the rooftop and does some looking around. He runs across the sand, slashing at any Minusouls that come at him. He runs into the gate near the palace gates and slows to a stop, hiding behind a stone pillar as two guards stand there

Guard 1: Do we have to stand here?

Guard 2: You know what Jafar said. He wants us to be on guard at all times in case that street rat comes here and hurts princess Jasmine.

Guard 1: I don't see the big deal. He's just a common thief. Is he really someone we should be concerned about? Besides, we both know Jafar just wants to earn the Sultan's trust.

Guard 2: Sh! He could be listening right now!

Guard 1: Oh please. Everyone in the palace knows he's heading the search for the street rat

Kaze: So this Jafar guy is looking for the street rat. I find Jafar, I find that guy.

Guard 2: Don't know where this guy could be hiding. Nearly every area of Agrabah has already been thoroughly combed. Except of course the city limits

Kaze: Bingo.

He leaves the area and starts running. Minusouls appear and bar his path, including a new variety [Jar Beetles] and they scuttle towards him. He casts Aero magic and blasts several into the air and leaps up after them, slashing them up. A Jar Beetle tackles him into a wall as he kicks it off and hacks through it. He uses D- Link and copies Hercules's power, knocking away Minusouls with incredible strength. He keeps running and makes it to the slums of the city. He looks around and sees a bunch of guards surrounded by Minusouls. He lunges forward and cuts through a few

Kaze: I've got this! You guys go run!

The guards look unsure for a minute, but take off quickly. Kaze stands there and takes a battle position. He casts Fire magic and blasts away at the Minusouls in a circle around him with Fire magic. He slashes at any that jump at him. He uses D- Link and copies Elox's power, back flipping and destroying all the Minusouls with magic arrows. He hears clapping and turns around to see Jafar

Jafar: Now that was something to behold! You are quite the young man. A lot braver and stronger than most of the palace guards. Tell me; are you a native of this world?

Kaze: What's going on? Something about this guy…I don't like talking to him. Uh yeah. I was just looking for someone

Jafar: Are you after the filthy street rat too? Perhaps we could come to an agreement. See, I need his help with something. And if you promise to help me, I'll make it worth your while.

He holds his staff in front of Kaze's face. The eyes glow and Kaze stares for a minute, and then shakes it off

Kaze: Sorry, I've got to go. You're welcome though!

He runs off and Jafar snarls, tapping his staff

Jafar: Things can never be simple

Kaze walks around the slums and sees the man in blue sitting on a rooftop. He jumps inside a hole in the wall. Kaze looks around and climbs up the wall after him, sitting right outside the window. He sees the man in blue laying down food in front of a small boy.

???: Here you are Aladdin.

Aladdin: It's amazing. All this good stuff!

???: Enjoy it Aladdin. You deserve it.

Aladdin: You eat something too.

???: Oh no Aladdin, don't worry about it. I need to leave anyway. I'll be back this afternoon though

Aladdin: You are? Promise dad!

???: It's a promise Aladdin

He leaps out the back window. Kaze stops looking and thinks for a second.

???: How long were you planning on watching us?

Kaze jumps back as the man stands there holding a knife to his throat. He gulps eyeing the blade

???: Are you working for Jafar or something? Why are you spying on me and my son?

Kaze: Hold on, it's nothing like that. I just wanted to know why the Minusouls were targeting you. I just wanted to ask a few questions, I swear!

???: …I believe you. We street rats learn to trust one another. I am Cassim

Kaze: Kaze.

Cassim: To answer your question, I don't know why the creatures have been coming after me. All I know is that it puts my son in danger. And I will not let that happen

Kaze: Your son? Oh right! He's that little boy in there right?

Cassim: Yes. That is my son, Aladdin.

Kaze: So that's you stole all those things? To give your son something to eat?

Cassim: That is the truth. His mother is already gone. I have to support him anyway I can. But what kind of father can I be to him if I can only support him by stealing? How can he proud knowing his father is nothing…nothing but a street rat?

Kaze: Hey…

Cassim: There is actually something I want you to help me with. Recently, I was approached by a man. He told me about this buried treasure hidden in the desert. If I were to get this treasure for him, he would give me a position under the Sultan. The problem is, this treasure is supposed to be well guarded. I need someone's help to get this treasure. Someone with skill. Would you…help?

Kaze: If you'll going to do it all for your son, how could I say no? You can count on me! I'll help you.

Cassim: I am very grateful for your help. We will leave as soon as the sun sets.

Kaze: Alright, I'll be back then

He runs off. Cassim looks back at Aladdin with a sad look and looks out over Agrabah. That night, Kaze and Cassim stand in town

Cassim: Let us hurry. The guards will not be looking as hard at night. That gives us a few hours.

Kaze: Let's go then. I'll keep the Minusouls off you.

Cassim hurries ahead as Kaze runs after him. The two head outside of the city and into the desert Minusouls appear al over the place and tackle at them. Kaze blocks Cassim and slashes through them his Keyblades. Several Jar Beetles and Pillagers appear and attack him. Jar Beetles spit out fire at him as he shoots out Blizzard magic to stop them. He tosses both Keyblades and they slash through the Minusouls, returning to his hand. They keep running through the old ruins as Minusouls keep appearing around them. Kaze casts Thunderara magic and blasts away Minusouls in a circle around them. Cassim takes out an Arabian style sword and begins to cut through the Minusouls as well. The two keep running across the desert sands and come across a large stone temple

Cassim: This is the place. A great treasure is supposed to be buried here deep inside. With that treasure, Aladdin will never go hungry again. Let us go already

Cassim walks up to the door and taps the door. He eventually clicks a switch on the door and pushes it in. A door then slides open, revealing the entrance to the temple. Cassim wastes no time and heads inside as Kaze follows him. Inside, there is a door with five stars on it

Cassim: Yes yes! This is it! The treasure of the Five Trails. Up ahead are five trials to test a treasure hunter. Surely our prize will be at the end of all of this.

Kaze: Right.

The two walk ahead and into the room of the first trial. Holes open up in all of the walls and begin shooting out arrows and spikes. Cassim and Kaze block with their weapons as there is an open door at the end of the hallway and a large chasm below. Cacti, Shrapnels, Threaders, and Hookliners appear as well. Cacti begin shooting out needles as Kaze casts Fire magic back at them, burning them away. Shrapnels begin firing metal shards at very fast speed as Kaze is pushed back by the force. He casts Aero magic and blows away a handful of Minusouls and then casts Thunder magic to destroy them in the air. Cassim is blocking the spikes with his swords. Hookliners swing across the chasm and lunge at the two as Cassim leaps into the air and Kaze grabs onto one of his arms, spinning around and throwing Kaze as he spins and slashes apart the Hookliners, landing on the spot near the door. He spins his Keyblade, blocking the spikes and Cassim runs over the bridge as the two walk through the door. The door shuts behind them as they are in the room of the second trial. Guillotines swing from the ceiling as Minusouls appear in front of the locked door. Kaze spins both his Keyblades and runs at them. Cleavers and Gladiators appear, swinging their blades as Kaze blocks them and pushes them back with Aero magic. Cassim runs ahead and dodge rolls under the guillotines, slashing at the Minusouls that stand in his way. Kaze blocks the blade as it almost hits him and slashes through the Minusouls circling them. The two keep running into the three star room. Bricks begin to fall as the floor is missing, vines on the walls. Cassim immediately jumps off and grabs onto the vines, climbing across the chasm. Kaze jumps onto the vines and follows as many Air Imps, Skystings, and Watchers appear. Kaze shoots Fire magic and blows up several Air Imps as Watchers shoot fire as well, Kaze blocking it with one Keyblade. An Air Imp hits him and he almost falls off the wall, slashing the Air Imp many times and destroying it before grabbing onto the vines again. UFOs appear and begin shooting lasers as Kaze blocks with his Keyblade and casts Thunderaga magic, destroying them. Cassim throws one of his swords and cuts through a Watcher as Kaze cuts through them while he climbs. Cassim and Kaze make it to the other side and run through the door to the fourth challenge. Slots in the wall open up and boulders begin rolling out in addition to Minusouls. Kaze and Cassim dodge as a boulder rolls towards them and crushing a Minusoul. Bouldroaches and Pods appear in front of them as they run along the walkway. Kaze jumps onto Cassim and takes his two swords, jumping into the air and slashing with all four swords, wiping out all the Pods. Several Treasured appear and begin firing out diamonds as projectiles as Cassim is hit back and a boulder knocks him forward. Kaze uses Cure magic and heals him before cutting through a Treasured. Cassim runs up and begins cutting at them as well. The two keep running as more boulders follow them. Spinners and Blallets appear, spinning quickly to hit them as both jump into the air and the boulder runs them down. A Spinner follows them into the air and begins to air combo them. Kaze casts Aero magic and it stops its attack and Kaze cuts it up. The two make it to the fifth door and the bricks below them crumble and they fall in midair. As they fall, Atlases, Hookliners, Dracs, and Dark Oaks appear and attack them. Kaze casts Slow magic and they move a lot more slowly and he uses D- Link to copy Zeus's power, shooting lightning from his Keyblade and blasts away the Dracs. A Dark Oak hits the two with its roots as Kaze falls more and is hit higher again by a Hookliner. Cassim slashes at an Atlas and makes it vanish as Kaze begins shooting Fira magic and burns away the Dark Oak. A Hookliner shoots out its hook and hits Cassim and continuously damages him before Kaze cuts the chain. He casts Aerora magic and blasts it to the ground as two Atlases move towards them. Kaze gets behind it and hits it until it vanishes. Cassim cuts at the front of the last Minusoul as they get closer to the ground. Kaze and Cassim get behind it and use it to cushion their fall, destroying the Atlas. The two run forward into a room with a treasure chest

Cassim: This is it!

He runs towards it and falls to his knees. He looks excited as he opens it and gold coins spill out. He laughs as he digs through it

Cassim: All this gold! Me and Aladdin will never go hungry again now!

Kaze smiles but looks shocked when Minusouls begin appearing. They prepare to pounce as Kaze rushes in and pushes Cassim aside. The Minusouls hit the chest and surround it with darkness.

Cassim: The treasure!

Kaze: Wait, I think it's some kind of…

He touches it and darkness pushes Cassim back. He looks in horror as the chest transforms into a chest and arms and legs appear made out of all. The chest opens as head appears [Gold Giga] and it roars at them. Kaze and Cassim stand in battle poses as the fight begins. Gold stomps towards them and smashes with its arms as the two dodge roll. Kaze begins casting Blizzard magic that freezes spots on it and blast away gold coins. Cassim jumps from behind and begins cutting at it, more gold coins swimming up and blocking his swords. It begins to roar and its head vanishes as it spits a stream of gold coins. Kaze is swept away and slams into a wall. The coins are sucked back into it and it continues to stomp around. Kaze jumps and begins cutting at with Cassim as more coins block and eventually its legs are gone. It floats in the air and flies towards Kaze, punching him into a wall. He stands up and uses D- Link to use Elox's power and begins firing magic arrows at it. The coins it blocks with are blasted off as its arms shoot out and coins blast the two back. Cassim once again throws his swords to Kaze and he slashes with all four, knocking all the coins away. Gold Giga falls to the ground and the two run up to attack him. They slash at him as it lies on the ground. Kaze casts fire magic and burns up the Minusoul. Cassim cuts at him with its dual swords and eventually the coins reform limbs and the Giga stands up. It swipes at them and knocks them back as they slide across the ground. Kaze jumps into the air and grabs Cassim's two swords, slashing with all four of the swords and cuts away the arms of the Giga. It kicks at Kaze as he blocks and rolls across the ground. He throws both his Keyblades and they hit the Minusoul, destroying one of its legs. Coins fly through the air and become arrows, aiming right at the two. Kaze casts Thunderara and blasts all the coins away and also hits Giga, destroying the other leg and it falls to the ground. Kaze and Cassim continue to cut at it as it lies on the ground before coins spiral around and blast them away, surrounding the chest and becoming a large ball. It spins around and flies around the room, knocking back Kaze and Cassim as it flies towards them. Kaze shoots Blizzard and Fire magic as it hits the outer shell and does nothing. The ball heads towards them as Kaze dodge rolls and it heads back towards him. Kaze quickly jumps over it and it crashes into a wall. The Giga returns to normal, dazed. Cassim and Kaze run forward and begin cutting at it, destroying its arms and legs and returning it to normal. The two keep attacking it and manage to defeat it. The chest cracks and blows up as the regular gold falls to the ground. The two stand there as the foundation begins to shake

Kaze: C'mon, we gotta get out of here!

Cassim looks at the treasure for a minute and runs over to grab it

Kaze: Cassim!

The building continues to crumble and he quickly runs out of the ruins as the building collapses. Kaze turns back and looks sad. A few moments later, Cassim digs himself out of the sand and begins to cough as Kaze runs over

Kaze: Are you okay?! Why on earth would you go back?!

Cassim: I…I had to go back for the treasure. I couldn't have gone all that way for nothing.

Kaze: Jeez…

Cassim: The sun will be up soon. Come, let's return to Agrabah

Kaze: …I'm not going back.

Cassim: Why not?

Kaze: Like you, I'm looking for something. And I came to this world hoping to find it. It isn't here though, so I'm going to look somewhere else

Cassim: I see. Well then, good luck to the both of us in our quests. I hope we meet again comrade

The two shake hands as Kaze's Keyblades sample Cassim's power. Cassim walks away with the gold as Kaze smiles

Kaze: Good luck. After all, you have a son to take care of

He throws both his Keyblades and they form a Keyblade Glider as he takes off. Meanwhile, Razoul walks out from behind a pillar and rubs his chin

Razoul: A true thief. Unlike any I've ever seen before

He grins with yellow teeth.

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Axel sees the figure and tries to slow to a stop. The figure takes a step back as Axel rams into him and sends him flying back. Axel slows to a stop and gasps as Yusuke gets off his D- Wheel and runs over to him

Axel: I…I'm sorry! I didn't see him!

Yusuke: Hey! Hey you! You okay?!

???: Ugh…

His hood falls down, revealing silver hair. He looks ahead at Yusuke

Yusuke: Does anything hurt? Want us to take you to the hospital or something?

???: No, don't do that.

Yusuke: Are you sure?

??? stands up and flexes

???: I'm fine. Just aches a little

Yusuke: Good to see you in one piece. I'm Yusuke; the guy who hit you is Axel. Who are you?

???: Hello Yusuke and Axel. I'm…I'm…that's odd. I…I don't know what my name is

Yusuke: Hang on, you forget who you are?

???: I…guess so.

Yusuke: Hm…I think we should call everyone else. Maybe they'll know what to do

He opens his phone and dials. Axel simply glares at the boy, who looks down in sadness. Later, Alicia hands him a soda can.

???: Thanks

He takes a sip as Dex, Seth, and Tamika are also there.

Dex: So what are we going to do about him? Take him to the hospital?

???: No, don't do that!

Salia: What's wrong? You don't want to make sure you're alright?

???: It's not that. It's just…I get this feeling going to the hospital is a bad idea

Seth: That really doesn't leave us with a lot of options then. He doesn't even remember his own name. Plus there's the issue he doesn't have a place to stay.

Dex: Why don't we go to the police with this? Maybe they'll be able to help

Tamika: I don't think that's a good idea. Axel was the one who hit him. Someway they'll going to pin all the blame on us and the situation would never get resolved

Salia: Well we can't do nothing! Sooner or later someone is going to catch on to us!

The boy squeezes the can as Alicia sits next to him and looks down

Alicia: Are you a duelist? You have a deck

???: Huh? Oh, I guess I do. It's odd…that is the only thing I can remember. Being a duelist I mean

He takes out his deck as something in his pocket falls to the ground. Alicia reaches down and picks it up, opening it. She gasps and drops it

Yusuke: What is it?! A clue to who he is?!

He reaches down and picks up the paper as everyone else looks

Dex: Hold on…is that…

Seth: It is indeed. It's an invitation to the Riders of Fate Grand Prix. According to it…your name is…Neo?

???: Neo? That's my name?

Salia: He's in the Riders of Fate Grand Prix? That's odd. Do you recall seeing him at the opening ceremonies?

Seth: No, I don't. But to be in the Grand Prix, no matter who you are, you have to be some sort of powerful duelist

Neo: Powerful duelist? I don't know about that

Dex: Don't be modest! That means we need to help you out! Seth and Yusuke are entering as well.

Yusuke: You don't need to worry, we're going to help

Axel: I've had enough! I don't see why we have to help him!

Alicia: Axel, what are you saying?!

Axel: From the sound of it, he didn't have any memories before I hit him. So that means I don't owe him anything!

Tamika: You'd be willing to let someone suffer and simply stand by doing nothing about it? Have you no honor?

Axel: I only honor people who are as strong as I am! So listen up Neo or whoever you are! I'll help you, but only if you can fight me in a duel!

Neo: A duel, right now!? Hang on, I…

Dex: Axel, now isn't the time for that! A duel won't solve anything…

Axel: Truth always comes out in a duel. Besides, if he's such a great duelist, then his cards will speak to him. Besides, I want to hear it from the guy himself! Well, what's it going to be!?

Neo: I don't really see a way out of it. Well…okay. But please, go easy on me.

Axel: Hmph! Let's get right to it then

In a field, Axel and Neo stand a few feet away from each other. Neo activates a borrowed Duel Disk as Axel activates his

Salia: Axel can be so much trouble sometimes. What does he have to gain from picking on Neo like this?

Yusuke: Axel…this is about Silver, isn't it?

Axel: Let's go!

Neo: Yeah….

Both: Duel!

Axel vs Neo! [Axel LP = 4000][Neo LP = 4000]

Neo: Um…you can go first. I need a little more time to read through the cards.

Axel: I would have assumed you would know your cards as a real duelist never forgets that! But it's not really as through I need your permission! I'll take the first turn! Draw. I summon The Dragon Dwelling in the Cave in defense mode [ATK 1300/DEF 2000 LV 4]. Just try and cut through my monster's defense points! I set two cards and end my turn

Neo: Um…here we go. I summon Vylon Solider [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now from my hand, I use the Continuous Spell card Vylon Element. When a Vylon monster on the field is destroyed, I get to summon any number of Vylon Tuners equal to the number of Equip Spells destroyed.

Axel: His deck's based around Equip Spells and Tuners? So his goal must be to Synchro Summon.

Neo: Now for the Equip Spell, Vylon Material. The monster I equip to this gains 600 attack points [ATK 2300/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Dex: Now its attack points have surpassed Dragon's defense points!

Neo: Here we go! I attack with Vylon Soldier. Whenever he attacks, I can change the Battle Positions of monsters equal to the number of Equip Spells out. I change Dragon to attack mode [ATK 1300/DEF 2000 LV 4]

Axel: What!?

Vylon blasts Dragon to dust. Axel almost falls back as the wind blows against him [Axel LP = 3000]

Dex: Wow! Neo actually dealt the first blow!

Tamika: He isn't half bad.

Neo: Wow, I actually landed a hit?!

Axel: Gr…Trap card, Shed Scales. When a Dragon type monster on the field is destroyed, I summon a monster from my deck to replace it. I summon Hyper Synchron in its guise [ATK 1600/DEF 800 LV 4]

Neo: I set a card and end my turn

Axel: My turn. I summon Mirage Dragon [ATK 1600/DEF 600 LV 4]. I'll show you! I'm going to end this before you have a chance to Synchro Summon! I tune my level 4 Hyper Synchron and level 4 Mirage Dragon

Hyper becomes 4 rings that Mirage flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Axel: Feel it, the shattering of the earth and the busting winds that becomes a savage power. Synchro Summon! Pulse and destroy, Brute Force Dragon [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]. Because I used Hyper Synchron for the Synchro Summon of a Dragon type Synchro monster. It gains 800 attack points [ATK 3800/DEF 2500 LV 8].

Neo: Almost 4000 attack points?!

Axel: Take this punk! I attack with Brute Force Dragon. Whenever he attacks, all other Spells and Traps are also destroyed. Go, Rage Pulse!

Neo: Trap card, False Trap. I can use this card when a Trap or Spell would be destroyed. False Trap is destroyed in its place. Since its effect would destroy two, only False Trap is destroyed. I protect Vylon Element and Vylon Material

It is blown away

Axel: Big whoop! You can't avoid my attack! Go, Anger Fist

It smashes the monster. Neo falls back as he loses 1500 life points [Neo LP = 2500]. He slowly stands up

Neo: Because Vylon Material was destroyed, I add a Spell from my deck to my hand. And since Vylon Material was destroyed, Vylon Element summons Vylon Prism from my deck [ATK 1500/DEF 1500 LV 4]

Axel: Trap card, Interdimensional Matter Transporter. This lets me remove one from play one monster until the End Phase of this turn. I remove from play Brute Force Dragon for the time being

It vanishes

Neo: Removing his own monster?

Axel: Turn end. At this time, Brute Force Dragon returns to the field [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]

Dex: I see now! By removing Brute Force Dragon, Hyper Synchron's effect no longer applies on it and it won't be removed at the End Phase of this turn! It became weaker as a result, but it will still stay on the field.

Tamika: Maybe I was wrong about him after all. Perhaps his skills haven't been dulled with the loss of Silver.

Neo: That's a good monster Axel. Let's see if I can summon something even stronger though! My turn. I summon Vylon Charger [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I tune my level 4 Vylon Prism and level 4 Vylon Charger

Prism becomes 4 rings that Charger flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

Neo: Summon, the fourth strongest among the divine robots. Synchro Summon! Shine, Vylon Epsilon [ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8]

Seth: Epsilon? I wonder…

Axel: Not bad. But it can't match Brute Force Dragon!

Neo: I equip him with Vylon Component. Now my monster has the power to deal Piercing damage. Next by sending an Equip Spell to the graveyard, Vylon Epsilon's ability activates. I can destroy one card on the field now. I destroy your Brute Force Dragon. Savage Light

Light shines and burns away Brute Force Dragon.

Axel: What?!

Neo: Direct attack! Vylon Epsilon attacks directly. Quartet Laser

Four balls appear and shoots out lasers towards Axel. He screams as he is blasted back and rolls across the ground [Axel LP = 200]. He slowly stands up as smoke rises and stands up, shaking in pain.

Alicia: Whoa! He's actually gotten Axel's life points down below 1000! This Neo guy is really good!

Seth: Don't count Axel out yet. Maybe he'll surprise us.

Neo: This is…this is fun! Thanks for having a fun duel with me Axel! I set a card and end my turn.

Axel: Hmph. Fun? Sorry, but I'm not having fun! I'm just in this duel to stomp you flat! Here we go, I draw! I summon Decoy Dragon [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 2]. I set a card and end my turn

Salia: What's Axel doing?! He summoned such a weak monster!

Yusuke: No, that's what he wants

Neo: A weak monster….I see. Here we go, I draw. I use Graceful Charity. This lets me draw 3 cards and then I discard 2. Now for the Spell card Vylon Matter. I return three Equip Spells in my graveyard to my deck. Now I can destroy a monster. I destroy your decoy Dragon!

Axel: Trap card, Closed Circuit. I pay half my life points [Axel LP = 100] and negate the destruction of a Dragon type monster. Plus, you have to attack that Dragon type monster! This means you have to attack Decoy Dragon. Plus, when Decoy Dragon is attacked, I get to Special Summon one Dragon type monster from my graveyard and make you attack that. I revive Brute Force Dragon [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]

Neo: Oh no!

Axel: Plus, whenever Brute Force Dragon battles, he destroys all Spells and Traps on my opponent's side of the field. Get him, Rage Pulse!

It roars and blows away all Spells and Trap

Axel: You can't match me! Destroy Vylon Epsilon! Go, Anger Fist

It roars and smashes through Epsilon, blowing it up. Neo reacts as he loses 200 life points [Neo LP = 2300]

Neo: Epsilon…

Axel: I told you! Your monsters are just too weak!

Neo: Damn! I summon Vylon Ohm in defense mode [ATK 1500/DEF 200 LV 4]. Y removing an Equip Spell in the graveyard from play, I get to add it to my hand next turn. Turn end

Axel: Here we go, my turn! I didn't draw another monster, you're lucky. But not too lucky! I equip Brute Force Dragon with Junk Barrage. Now when he destroys a monster, half its power is dealt to you as damage. Destroy Vylon Ohm! Anger Fist!

It smashes through Ohm. Neo is blown back as he takes 750 points of damage [Neo LP = 1550]

Axel: I'm taking you out next turn! Turn end

Tamika: Axel, you're doing well. But at the same time…you're so protective of your monster.

Neo: Uh oh…my turn! It's here! An Equip Spell returns to my hand at this time. Now Spell card, Equip Retribution. I remove from play an Equip Spell in my hand and graveyard and pay half my life points [Neo LP = 775]. This lets me summon two Vylon monsters my deck. But they are destroyed at the End Phase and their attack points become zero. I summon Vylon Stella and Vylon Tetra [ATK 0/DEF 200 LV 3] [ATK 0/DEF 900 LV 2]

Axel: Two Tuner monsters?

Neo: Since there are two Vylon Tuners on the field, I can revive Vylon Rolosi [ATK 1500/DEF 1600 LV 5]. The time has come! I Double Tune my level 2 Vylon Tetra, level 3 Vylon Stella, and level 5 Vylon Rolosi!

Axel: Double Tuning?!

Dex: What's going on?

Tetra becomes 2 rings and Stella becomes 3 rings that Rolosi flies through, becoming 5 stars [2 + 3 + 5 = 10]

Neo: Summon forth, the last and strongest of the robots. Synchro Summon! Burn, Vylon Omega [ATK 3200/DEF 1900 LV 10]

Alicia: 3200 attack points?!

Tamika: Now it's Omega. I'm not imagining it.

Axel: No way…I didn't expect him to summon anything like that!

Neo: I end this! Vylon Omega attacks Brute Force Dragon. The Last Cannon!

It fires a destructive beam of energy that destroys Brute Force. Axel screams as the laser hits and blasts him back [Axel LP = 0]. He lies on the ground in shock as Neo breathes a sigh of relief and detracts his Duel Disk

Neo: That was close…

Everyone except Axel and Tamika surround him

Alicia: That was amazing!

Dex: I can't believe how strong you are!

Neo: Hey…is it really that big of a deal?

Salia: Sure it is! To defeat Axel so easily means you must have skill! No wonder you are in the Riders of Fate Grand Prix!

Yusuke: Do you remember anything else?

Neo: No. Everything else is still a blur.

Seth: That's a problem. If we let him run loose, being in the ROFGP, things are going to go bad.

Yusuke: It won't be a problem. Because Neo is staying with me!

Alicia: Hey, are you sure?

Yusuke: Of course! I can't leave him behind when he's in trouble! What do you say Neo?

Neo: Well…as long as I'm not any trouble…

Yusuke: You won't be! I promise! Come on, I'll take you there!

Neo: F-Fine

He walks with them and is laughing, but looks sad.

Neo: Maybe I should have told them….about the card in my deck…that doesn't fit…

Tamika watches them leave and turns to Axel

Tamika: Axel, you weren't thinking. You had the same monster thinking nothing could happen to it. That's why you lost Silver. You need to learn not to be dependent on the same cards

She walks off as Axel clenches his fists and tears up, screaming to the sky. In a void of light, the third Fate stands

Fate 3: Axel, as long as you stay the way you are…you will always be the same. And then…you will always be weak

It appears over a shot of Axel

Ending

For those who don't know, there has been a huge disastor in Japan. My heart goes out to the families of those injured and I hope that things get better for everyone living there