Card of the Day: Divine Machine Emperor Dragon Asterisk

Episode 102: Why Big Brothers Are Born First

Outside, duels are still going on. Alicia flinches as her Turret Warrior is destroyed by a Driven Daredevil.

Dex: Alicia! Damn, gotta end this. Machina Fortress attacks you. Now I use Limiter Removal.

Fortress destroys a Slot Machine and the thug flies back. Dex heads for Alicia when more thugs line up.

Axel: There's no end to these small fry! Tamika….hurry up already. We can't hold these guys back forever.

Opening

Inside the building, all three duelists stand in a triangle. Tamika is still breathing with a desperate expression [Tamika LP = 2700] with no other cards out. Grayson [Grayson LP = 4000] is grinning with the face up Machine Emperor Fortress, 3 set cards, Machine Emperor Wisel Ein [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4], Machine Emperor Skiel Ein [ATK 1400/DEF 1000 LV 4], and Machine Emperor Grannel Ein [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4]. Chimera [Chimera LP = 4000] has Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8].

Chimera: Koa'ki Meiru Maximus has the power to destroy a card on the field. If I destroy Fire Resist Wall, I'll be able to attack and win the game. If I use it on Grayson, he'll still have all those monsters on the field to defend him. Even if I attack him, he'll have a frontal assault on Tamika. I can't risk that happening. This is truly the best way to resolve the duel….isn't it?

Grayson: Well? Make your move already. I would like to go to bed early tonight.

Chimera: Right. I destroy Fire Resist Wall. Furnace Fire.

The card blows up. Tamika doesn't react at first. Then she closes her eyes and holds her arms to her side.

Tamika: Go on then.

Chimera: Tamika?

Tamika: Finish me. I don't mind. Just get it over with.

Chimera: Tamika…..don't be like that.

Tamika: A chimera is a monster. Right now, you're only a monster by name. Go on, finish me off. Then you can become a monster in name, body, and personality.

Grayson: Do not listen to her. She is acting like this on purpose. Don't fall for her pathetic little façade.

Chimera: I….I….I attack Skiel Ein!

Grayson: What?!

Maximus shoots out a stream of fire that burns up Skiel. Grayson snarls in pain [Grayson LP = 2600]

Grayson: You….

Tamika: And without your Skiel, your monsters lose power. [ATK 1900/DEF 9 LV 4] [ATK 1700/DEF 1200 LV 4].

Grayson: Chimera….how dare you betray me?!

Chimera: Forgive me boss man. I just….

He rips off his helmet and kicks it. Tamika slowly begins to smile.

Corey: I won't become a monster. I will always remain who I am.

Grayson: You….I knew I never should have trusted you….

Corey: You're right. Ever since that day when I became Chimera, I was planning to take you down. It only took until now to be able to do it. It took careful planning. First making sure you trusted me enough to let me in on your secrets. Next I needed to keep Tamika motivated. I knew she would help me take you down. All leading up to this.

Grayson: ….Well, it sounds like you've been planning for this. I'm amused. You're a lot smarter than I originally thought of you. But you must understand, I have an empire to run. A brat like you can't intervene in my goals. Since Skiel Ein was destroyed, I can summon a Machine Emperor monster from my deck. I choose another Machine Emperor Skiel Ein [ATK 1200/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now that he's back, all my monsters gain power [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4] [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4] [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4]. As long as I have my might army, you won't be able to fight me. You might as well just give up. I promise to spare you both.

Chimera: Forget it Grayson. You might be a monster. But we won't become monsters.

Tamika: That's right. It's high time you paid for all the pain and suffering you've caused people!

Grayson: …I should have expected this to happen. It is truly a shame. I must now kill you two though. You will not leave this building alive.

Chimera: Turn end. I send Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru to the graveyard and negate damage. Tamika, I need your help with this. Let's take down Grayson once and for all.

Tamika: Got it. Here we go, draw! I use Projectile. This allows me to discard a card [Skull Flame] and deal 500 points of damage to a player.

A fireball shoots out and hits Grayson. He steps back and coughs [Grayson LP = 2100]

Grayson: Damn you….

Tamika: Now by removing Skull Flame from play, I get to summon Supersonic Skull Flame [ATK 2600/DEF 2000 LV 10]. Let's battle! I attack Skiel Ein!

Grayson: Trap card, Negate Attack. This lets me negate your attack.

The fire hits a wall.

Tamika: No problem. We've got you right where we want you. Turn end.

Grayson: How clever of you. But now it ends. Here we go, draw. Heh. I drew it. I Special Summon this card from my hand. Come on, Divine Machine Emperor Dragon- Asterisk!

Corey: Here it comes!

An Infinity symbol appears in the air. Suddenly, thousands of them appear as they intertwine and form a cord. Slowly, the cord gains shape and armor. The monster forms and roars [ATK ?/DEF ? LV 10]. A symbol appears on the spot above its head. A fly camera catches footage of it as Armen and Aslo are watching.

Armen: So he had to use it after all? Grayson, you aren't as powerful a man as I thought. I'm a little disappointed.

Tamika: What is this thing? No Cores or Machine Emperor parts needed?!

Grayson: Allow me to present the third Divine Machine Emperor. Project Phi, Divine Machine Emperor Dragon- Asterisk

Corey: So that's it huh? I saw Armen hand him that card. But I had no idea what any of its effects were. Be careful Tamika!

Tamika: No duh!

Grayson: You two sure are brave. And it is truly a shame that I must do this to you. After all, you two would make such fine warriors to my cause. But, I believe you know the old expression. If you aren't with me, you're against me. I use the power of Asterisk! When summoned, he gains the attack points of all Machine monsters on my field after I send them to the graveyard. [2000 + 1800 + 1600 = 5400]. All my monsters add up to 5400. Therefore Asterisk has 5400 attack points [ATK 5400/DEF 0 LV 10].

Tamika: 5400 attack points?!

Corey: This is bad….if he attacks Tamika, she'll be finished.

Grayson: Well, I hate to do this to such a pretty young lady. But you know the other expression. If you aren't with me, you're against me. Divine Machine Emperor Dragon- Asterisk attacks your Supersonic Skull Flame! Nemesis Stream!

It fires a powerful blast of energy from its mouth. Tamika watches in horror as the attack comes closer. At the last Maximus flies in the way and gets blown up instead.

Grayson: What?

Corey screams in pain and is flung backwards by the explosion [Corey LP = 1600]. Tamika watches and her eyes widen as he heads to him.

Tamika: Corey!

Grayson: No you don't!

He rapidly taps buttons. Suddenly, shackles come out of the ground and attach to her ankles. She looks down and struggles to free herself as the shackles hold tight.

Grayson: You aren't going anywhere. Not until this duel is finished. Don't worry, the same principle applies to me. Now the only way to escape….is blocked by my Divine Machine Emperor. I end my turn.

Corey: Don't….worry.

He struggles to stand and almost falls over when he does.

Corey: I'm fine. Come on, we need to finish the duel.

Tamika: Corey….okay. Let's do it.

Corey: Here we go. I draw. I summon my Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak [ATK 2000/DEF 200 LV 4].

Grayson: As I knew you would. No one can resist a weaker monster, even if it is to attack. Trap card, Direct. Now your attack is given to a different target. The monster I choose as your target is my Divine Machine Emperor Dragon- Asterisk.

Corey: What?!

Grayson: This should finish you by more than enough. Go, Nemesis Stream!

Corey: I use the Spell card Core Release. As there is an Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in my graveyard, the attack points of Bergzak are doubled although he is destroyed at the end of the turn. [ATK 4000/DEF 200 LV 4]

Bergzak draws both swords and prepares to swing when Asterisk fires a beam of energy that hits Bergzak. It tries to hold the attack as it is destroyed and the attack streaks towards Corey, hitting him. He screams in pain and is flung as far back as the shackles let him [Corey LP = 200].

Tamika: Corey!

Grayson: You're almost out of life. Are you okay?

Tamika: Stop! You don't need to do all this!

Corey: Grayson….Tamika….do you know why big brothers are born first?

Tamika: What?

Grayson: Please don't say the answer is something as cliché as, "So we can protect them." I'm an intelligent man. Don't insult me by saying such things.

Corey: It's that, yeah. But there's more to it than that. A big brother also has to be a role model. To always be there to guide his younger sibling through the thick and thin. To make sure they follow the right path and that they never go down the negative route! As long as there is life in my body, I will always stand by her no matter what happens!

Grayson slowly begins to clap with a smug grin as Tamika has wide eyes.

Grayson: Oh that's very touching. A very beautiful speech. But boys and girls, we are in the middle of a duel here. Let's get back to it okay? Turn end.

Tamika: Here we go. I draw. I use the Spell card Soul Ignition. By removing it from play, half my monster's attack points are dealt to you as damage. Soul Shot!

Flame's soul shoots out. Grayson's eyes widen as he is hit [Grayson LP = 1300]

Grayson: You….

Tamika: I set a card. With that, I end my turn.

Corey: What are you trying to do, Tamika?

Grayson: You little punk….here we go, I draw. Heh. I summon Machine Emperor Waspiel Ein [ATK 1400/DEF 1000 LV 4]. When this card is added to the field, nothing really happens to my monster. But, as long as it is out, I can freely use their effects. I use the power of Waspiel Ein! I can't battle with him this turn, but I can halve the attack points of Asterisk [ATK 2700/DEF 0 LV 10] and attack an opponent directly. Now, which one to wipe out. Well, your life points are 2700 Tamika. Why not make it even!?

Corey: Tamika! Damn, I can't play anything! No!

Grayson: Nemesis Stream!

Corey: Don't do it!

Tamika: It's okay. It would look bad. After all, big brothers are supposed to be mentors. If you go down, what'll that do to me?

Corey: Tamika….you idiot!

The attack hits Tamika and sends her flying back [Tamika LP = 0].

Grayson: One down. I end my turn [ATK 5400/DEF 0 LV 10]. Well little girl? How does it feel to have lost?

Tamika: Well….pretty darn good.

Grayson looks confused and gasps as Tamika grins and takes off.

Grayson: How could I have been so blind!? Since she lost the duel, she can move freely! Damn, I've got to….

Corey: You're not going anywhere! You've got to take me down first!

Grayson: Annoying pest…but fine. Let's put an end to this at last.

Tamika keeps running and turns back briefly.

Tamika: Be careful….big brother.

Chimera: I'm leaving it up to you sis. Here we go. Draw. I set a card and end my turn.

Grayson: Without your sister here, this won't be as fun. But I'll manage with it somehow. Here we go, draw. I use Gift of the Machine Emperors. For each Machine Emperor, I draw a card. There are two Machine Emperors. Therefore, I draw 2 cards. Heh. Next I summon Machine Emperor Pisciel Ein [ATK 1700/DEF 300 LV 4]. Now there are two Machine Emperors out. They power each other up [ATK 1900/DEF 300 LV 4] [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4].

Corey: So the little monsters are the key….

Grayson: Battle! Divine Machine Emperor Dragon- Asterisk attacks you! Nemesis Stream!

Corey: Trap card, Trap Reuse. This uses a Trap card from the graveyard. I use Threatening Roar to prevent you from battling.

Asterisk is blown away by a wall of wind.

Grayson: Damn you….turn end. You won't be able to keep away for long.

Tamika keeps running down the hallway and enters a room.

Tamika: Grayson's private computer. Here we go. Keep him distracted just a little bit longer Corey.

Corey: You really won't go down easily, now will you? Here we go! I use Core Digestion. By removing form play two Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru cards, I get to draw 2 cards. Now I use Pot of Greed.

Grayson: Even then you couldn't get the right draw? In that case, I think the result is going to be obvious.

Corey: Here we go…..draw! Yes! I summon Koa'ki Meiru Tornado [ATK 1500/DEF 1200 LV 5]. Now I use the Continuous Spell Draw Gate. When a card is returned to my deck, I draw a card. Now I use the power of Koa'ki Meiru Tornado. I put and Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru to the top of my deck and destroy my opponent's Special Summoned monsters.

Grayson: I see! Trying to destroy Asterisk! Too bad. I send Machine Emperor Waspiel Ein to the graveyard. This lets me protect Asterisk.

A wind destroys Waspiel as the building rocks. Everyone sees this.

Dex: What's going on in there?!

Alicia: The whole building looks like it's about to come down!

Axel: Someone must have summoned a Machine Emperor…..

Tamika looks in shock at a blank monitor.

Tamika: He already deleted all the files…..

Grayson: Too bad. You failed.

Corey: I wouldn't say that. Draw Gate activates now. Since a card was returned to my deck, I draw. Now I place Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru at the top of Grayson: Too bad. You failed.

Corey: I wouldn't say that. Draw Gate activates now. Since a card was returned to my deck, I draw. Now I place Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru at the top of m deck.

Grayson: Oh no! Pisciel defends!

The wind is redirected again as the facility rocks again. Tamika is running down the hall.

Corey: Draw Gate lets me draw again. And I send it to the deck to destroy Asterisk!

The wind destroys it, tearing it apart as fire spreads everywhere.

Grayson: F….Fire!!

Corey: Koa'ki Meiru Tornado, finish him off.

Tornado flies into the air, shooting wind and blasting Grayson away [Grayson LP = 0]. Tamika runs in as their shackles break.

Corey: Tamika! Get out of here now!

Tamika: What about you?

Corey: Don't worry! Just go!

He takes off as Tamika looks upset, but runs the other way. Grayson is running as well as everyone runs away from the building.

Seth: The place is coming down on itself!

Axel: Damn it! Move it Tamika!

Corey is in an office putting things in a file.

Corey: This should do it.

Fire engulfs the room as Tamika and Grayson hurry out of the facility and it goes up in smoke.

Tamika: COREY!

Grayson: I'm alive! I'm alive! You fools failed once….

Tamika punches him in the jaw and knocks him unconscious. Police sirens are heard as everyone runs up.

Yusuke: Tamika, we've got to go!

Tamika: But….

Seth: We need to move now!

Tamika looks down and sees the folder lying on the ground. She picks it up and opens it.

Tamika: This is…enough evidence to convict Grayson of his crimes! That's why the database was empty! Corey….you went back for me? You…you stupid moron!

She begins to sob when a card slips out of the folder. She picks it up and looks stunned, but then grins as the card is Koa'ki Meiru Maximus.

Axel: Tamika!

Tamika: ….Yeah. Let's go!

Grayson wakes up as they take off. He struggles to stand as an officer picks up the folder. He flips through it lazily and grins.

Officer: Well, this is a nice little gift. We've been after this for a long time Grayson. I've been waiting for the day I can say this. You're under arrest.

Grayson stands up as they handcuff him. Someone in a cloak walks off as the fire lights up the sky behind him. A fly camera takes off.

Armen: Too bad Grayson. But I can't help you this time. I'm afraid our partnership has been…

He grins as Aslo looks down.

Armen: Terminated.

Ending

Narrator: The truth is not necessarily something you want to hear, but it is something you need to hear. For without the truth, you do not fully grasp the situation. You must know the situation, even if it is too horrible for words. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 103: The Truth of Sokuji Armen

Card of the Day: Machine Emperor Fortress

Episode 101: Stop Project Tou: To Grayson.

At Seth's house, police are speaking to Seth, who is leaning on crutches, and Salia, who is helping to support Seth.

Officer: Okay, we're going to ask this ONE more time. Have you seen Yusuke or any of the others since the breakout?

Seth: You're not listening to a thing I've been saying. I already told you that I haven't.

Officer 2: Please forgive us King, but this is not personal. This is simply protocol and…

Officer: Don't apologize to him! He's a suspect!

Officer 2: But he's the king….

Officer: Former king. And besides, just cause he's a good duelist doesn't mean he's not guilty. Hell, I think you were behind the breakout as a whole if you don't mind me saying….king.

Seth: That's fine. But if I'm weak, what does that make you?

Officer: You….

Officer 2: Just….just give us a call if you see or hear anything suspicious.

Seth: I will.

Officer: Brat….what right does he have to talk like that? He lost. We owe absolutely no obligation to him.

The two officers walk off as Seth turns.

Seth: You can come out now.

A bunch of doors open as Yusuke and the others emerge.

Opening

Everyone is seated at a table as Axel is eating fast while everyone else picks at their meals.

Seth: Don't starve yourselves. Eat as much as you want. Koga and Arnold are out getting more food.

Yusuke: It's not that. We're just….not very hungry.

Axel: Speak for yourself. That prison food was nasty. It's nice to get some real chow.

Tamika: We're not on a picnic here. We're fugitives from the law. Armen and Grayson are up to who knows what. And here you are stuffing your face.

Axel: I'm getting my strength up! Who knows what could be waiting for us.

Alicia: Tamika has a point. Sooner or later we'll have to think about some kind of plan of action.

Seth: Sadly, I'm no longer the king. They're letting me have this place for one more week and then I'll be kicked out. You guys better do what you need to do before then.

Dex: We could go to our parents. I'm sure they would listen to reason.

Yusuke: I don't think that'll work either. Even if we tell them, that only puts them in danger as well. Not to mention…..well, a lot of people look up to Armen. They might not even believe us if we told them the truth.

Salia: Well, what else can we do? We can't actually let Armen and Grayson win right? What can we do?

Tamika: ….We go after Grayson.

Axel: ….Whoa, come again?

Seth: Yeah, repeat that please.

Yusuke: Do you have some kind of plan Tamika?

Tamika: We go after Grayson. That should be our next course of action. Grayson seems to be the main frontal force behind their duo. If we can stop him, we stop their plans. Or at least weaken them.

Dex: …Well…it's not the fact it sounds like a bad idea but…are you sure you aren't doing this for yourself?

Tamika: And what does that mean? Brat…

Alicia: Your brother works for Grayson. Are you sure you don't want to fight Grayson just for him?

Tamika: Are you accusing me of treason!?

Seth: Hold on guys, let's all just calm down for a second….

Tamika: I'm just trying to help you guys! I don't see you guys coming up with better suggestions! Call our families? Ha! Do you really think that will make a difference in this situation?

Axel gets up.

Yusuke: Tamika calm down….

Tamika: You don't know what it's like! For the man who ruined your life to now have your brother in his grip! It hurts….it really hurts! So stop trying to act like you….

Axel stands in front of her and slaps her across the face. Everyone looks on in shock as Tamika falls down.

Dex: Axel!

Tamika spits blood and stands up, glaring at Axel. He glares at her and then holds out his hand. Tamika hisses and takes his hand.

Tamika: You didn't have to hit me THAT hard.

Axel: You seemed like you needed it.

Seth: Well, now that that's over, what is our next move?

Axel: I think we should do as she said.

Yusuke: You really think so?

Axel: Think of Armen and Grayson as a giant gun. Armen forms the metal frame. Grayson forms the ammunition. If we can take out Grayson, we disarm most of their operations. And there might be some…..other perks to the job as well.

Tamika: Axel….

Yusuke: …..Fine, I cave. It's a plan, that's something. We might as well get to it.

Dex: But hold on, we need to form some other detailed plan! We can't just barge in there and expect our plan to work.

Alicia: Dex is right. We need to form some kind of plan.

Yusuke: Grayson is bound to know something about what Armen is planning as well. It would be a good idea to speak with him. Some of us should distract his goons. That way Tamika, you can go face him.

Tamika: Me? But….

Yusuke: Don't pretend to protest. We can all see it. This is what you want to do Tamika. You're begging for the chance to do this. So don't worry Tamika. Grayson's all yours.

Axel: We're going to cover for you. So spend as much time as you want with him.

Tamika: Thanks guys….I promise, I'll make it up to you.

Axel: Burgers. All you can eat.

Tamika: That I can manage.

Seth: I wish I could help. But with this busted leg, I doubt there's much I could do.

Yusuke: Hm….I think you can help us somehow. If you're willing to listen.

Seth looks up. In town, near the harbor, Grayson's thugs are wandering around the warehouse.

Thug: Damn I'm bored. Say, gimme a swig of that whiskey.

Thug 2: No way man! I already paid for this using my own money. Buy your own booze.

Thug: Come on dude, haven't you heard of sharing?

Seth: Excuse me.

He is sitting there on his bike.

Thug: What?

Seth: My D- Wheel crashed. Could you help me?

Thug 2: Ugh. Fine whatever. What do you need help w….ohmagod! You're Seth!

Seth: Heh heh. I guess I am, yeah. I'm glad you even acknowledge me. Most people won't even glance at me now that I'm no longer the king.

Thug 2: Hey, you'll always be king in my book! Please, give me your autograph! It's for my daughter.

Seth: Sure, what's her name?

Thug 2: ….Ichen….

Thug 3: Say, what's going on over there?

Thug 4: Looks like the King.

Suddenly, Yusuke and the others race out from the road and surround the place.

Thug: What the hell?!

Thug 2: What's going on here?!

Seth kicks him in the face and ink from the paper hits his face.

Seth: Don't worry. That autograph is for you.

Thug 5: Damn! Get those damn brats!

Alicia, Dex, and Axel around the facility. As they do, a D- Wheel sneaks by into the building. A fly camera spots this as Grayson and Chimera are in a room.

Grayson: Time to get to work.

Chimera: Mm.

Grayson picks up a Duel Disk and Chimera follows him out of the room.

Axel: We'll distract as long as we can. Tamika, we're counting on you here.

Tamika: I….won't let you down guys!

She races through the doors. Thugs race out to stop her as she runs right through them. As he races, Chimera suddenly races forward and right next to Tamika.

Tamika: Brother?!

Chimera gestures and races ahead. Tamika frowns and follows him. The two head through a set of steel doors that open up into a wide room. Tamika and Chimera come to a stop as the doors lock.

Tamika: Why did you bring me here?

Grayson: And so we meet again.

He stands there grinning as he puts his Duel Disk on. Chimera gets up and puts one on as well.

Tamika: What's going on here? Hey!

Grayson: What you wanted of course. You came here to find out what Armen is up to. Well you see, Project Tou was our partnership. Sadly, that is over now. I no longer have any obligation to help him. If you come to work for me, I might just tell you.

Tamika: Bite me.

Grayson: Such foul language! Very well, I knew it would come to this. If you can beat both me and Chimera, I'll tell you. Lose and you must come work for me.

Tamika: Corey….say it's not true!

Chimera simply looks down. Tamika clenches her fist and her Duel Disk activates.

Tamika: Fine. It's not like I have much of a choice!

Grayson: We'll be following Triangle Duel Rules. That way you won't get extra life points.

Tamika: How kind of you.

All 3: Duel! [Tamika LP = 4000] [Chimera LP = 4000] [Grayson LP = 4000]

Grayson: I will go first. Draw. I summon Machine Emperor Wisel Ein [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]. Next I use this Field Spell from my hand. Go, Machine Emperor Fortress.

A large fortress of steel appears.

Grayson: Now my Machine Emperor monsters are not affected by the effects of your Synchro monsters.

Tamika: So he has Machine Emperors also….

Grayson: Not much else I can do this turn. I suppose I'll just end my turn.

Chimera: Here we go. I draw.

Tamika: Brother, please….

Chimera: I have no choice Tamika. Just…go down easily. It won't be as hard for both of us. Here we go. I use the Spell card Core Compression. By discarding on Koa'ki Meiru monster [Koa'ki Meiru War Arms], I get to draw 2 cards. I place a monster in face down defense mode. Next I set a monster and end my turn.

Tamika: Back to me. I draw. I summon Skull Knight [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 4]. That ends my turn.

Grayson: Now that the first round is over, battles are allowed. Let's spice up this little game of ours, shall we?

Tamika looks determined. Outside, duels are going on.

Dex: Machina Spider attacks you directly!

Alicia: Warrior Princess Erika attacks!

Two people spin out as Axel takes down two people at once.

Axel: Come on Tamika, hurry it up! Don't even waste a fraction of a second in there.

Thug: You jerk! Come on, bring it!

Axel: Let's go!

Grayson: Back to me. My turn. I summon Machine Emperor Grannel Ein [ATK 1600/DEF 1200 LV 4]. When another Machine Emperor is on the field, their attack power rises [ATK 1700/DEF 1200 LV 4] [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4] Once per turn, I can halve the attack and defense points of my opponent's monster. What other monster to pick other than yours Tamika?

Tamika: Trap card, Burn. This lets me negate the effect of your monster and halve its attack points.

Grayson: Heh heh. Too bad for you. Trap card, Machine Emperor Iron Wall. This lets me negate an effect against a Machine Emperor and destroy it. Also, if Machine Emperor Fortress is on the field, I draw a card from my deck. And now my effect triggers after all [ATK 900/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Tamika: In that case…..Trap card, Threatening Roar. This means you can't attack me this turn.

Grayson: I can't? Too bad. I set a card. That ends my turn. At this time, the effect of Grannel no longer affects your monster [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Tamika: All this I took him lightly….he's much stronger than I realized….

Chimera: Here we go. It's my turn, I draw. I flip summon my set monster. Flip, Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther [ATK 1900/DEF 1200 LV 4]. Now I summon Koa'ki Meiru Speeder [ATK 1200/DEF 1200 LV 3]. Now let's battle. Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther attacks Skull Knight. Water Claw.

It slices the monster in three and it blows up. Tamika is almost blown away by the explosion [Tamika LP = 3900].

Chimera: And now a direct attack from Koa'ki Meiru Speeder. Rush Kick.

It appears right in front of Tamika and side kicks her. She steps back gasping in pain and coughs [Tamika LP = 2700].

Tamika: Corey….

Grayson: Nicely done. Show absolutely no mercy.

Chimera: Yes. I end my turn. I send Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru to the graveyard and negate the destruction of Koa'ki Meiru Sea Panther. Trap card, Core Shield. This allows me to negate the destruction of a Koa'ki Meiru monster through its own effect.

Tamika: He really doesn't waste time. I forgot how good he really was. Grayson is bad enough, but now I must deal with Corey as well. I can't afford to lose the duel but….I can't hurt my brother….

Grayson: As I planned. She is unwilling to go all out on the off chance she could wound her brother. And of course, if she isn't giving it her all, it will be laughably easy to defeat her.

Tamika: Here we go. Draw. I summon Flare Resonator [ATK 300/DEF 1300 LV 3]. I tune my level 3 Flare Resonator and level 4 Skull Knight.

Resonator becomes 3 rings that Knight flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Tamika: The kindling of the heart and soul sparks a warrior who embodies bravery and justice! Synchro Summon! Begin the war, Lava Conquistador [ATK 2600/DEF 700 LV 7].

Grayson: Ho. Synchro Summoning are you? Do you really think that is a good idea? After all, I run a Machine Emperor deck. And Machine Emperor Fortress negates the effects of Synchro monsters.

Tamika: Maybe you do. But even so, damage can still be dealt to you. And if I deal a lot of it, effects aren't really going to matter, are they? Lava Conquistador, attack Machine Emperor Grannel Ein! Go, Lava Slash!

Chimera: Trap card, Koa'ki Meiru Shield. Since there are two Iron Cores in my graveyard, I can destroy all monsters in attack mode. Core Shield counts as my second Iron Core.

The attack hits a wall and the monster blows up.

Tamika: Corey….

Chimera: I'm sorry….but this is for your own good. Just do as Grayson says. He'll help support mom and dad. There won't be a need for running or hiding.

Tamika: I won't.

Chimera: Why sis?! I'm doing this because I love you! I betrayed you for a reason!

Tamika: I'm not angry because you betrayed me. I'm angry….because you betrayed yourself. I set a card and end my turn.

Chimera: I….betrayed myself?

Grayson: Don't let it bother you. After all, she is trying to trick you. You're only safe with me. The police will pin all the blame on you.

Chimera: Yes…that's true.

Tamika: So now you're a robot? Good to know.

Chimera: Tamika….

Grayson: Now, now, save the bickering for later. It is so unsightly. Here we go, draw. I summon Machine Emperor Skiel Ein [ATK 1200/DEF 1000 LV 4]. This card gains 200 attack points for every other Machine Emperor on the field. In addition, Grannel and Wisel both gain power as well [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4] [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4] [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4]. Now let's go ahead and finish you off. Skiel, Wisel, and Grannel! Attack her directly!

Tamika: Trap card, Fire Resist Wall. Now all non-FIRE monsters can not attack or use their effects. I can only use this if I have no monsters on my field.

A wall of fire appears and blocks the attacks.

Grayson: Damn…what a failure. Well, not like it matters. I set two cards. Turn end.

Chimera: Here we go, draw. I release both my monsters for Koa'ki Meiru Maximus [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8].

Grayson: Yes, good! No destroy her Fire Resist Wall!

Chimera: Yes.

Tamika: Are you really going to do as he says? Please Corey! Don't lose your soul to him.

Chimera: But if I don't….

Grayson: Your family is dead. That's all there is to it.

Tamika: Together we can put him away! Please Corey!

Grayson: I promise to spare her. But not if you betray me.

Chimera: I….I….

His fist clenches as he looks from Grayson to Tamika, his other hand shaking as he sweats. Tamika looks scared as Grayson looks annoyed while everyone is still fighting.

Axel: Would you hurry Tamika?!

Ending

Narrator: The bond between people is everlasting, especially between siblings. Siblings, even when far apart, are always united through their similar blood, and nothing changes that. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 102: Why Big Brothers Are Born First.

Card of the Day: Caravan of the Ice Barrier

Episode 247: Zero vs Max!

In the room, ice and snow begins to swirl around even faster. Yuji is standing there breathing deeply as he has no cards on his field [Yuji LP = 1500]. Sir Mobius stands there with his cape billowing in the wind with General Grunard of the Ice [ATK 2800/DEF 1000 LV 8], General Raiho of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2100/DEF 2300 LV 6], and the Field Spell Kingdom of Ice [Sir Mobius LP = 1200]. Luna and Hunter G are still watching the duel. Everyone suddenly jumps when the castle starts shaking.

Luna: Whoa…what was that?

Sir Mobius: So the other battles have started now.

Yuji: Other battles? So everyone else has begun fighting as well?

Sir Mobius: That is all there is to it now. At the end of this day, one side will stand and the other shall lie on the ground. Which side is it going to be? Let's find out. Either way, one of our frozen corpses will be proof of that.

Yuji: Right. Let's go, Mobius! Let's finish this once and for all!

Opening [recap of season 4. Yuji rides down the road at night as Leo appears; challenging him and the constellation appears. The Constellation Demon appears and roars as Yuji destroys it. Yuji and Luna then up fighting the Gemini twins who summon their Demon as Synchro Lord destroys both. Luna then rides down the road and fights Raythe. Artemis appears and steals the Star Key, fighting Yuji. Corvus then appears fighting Raythe as his true face appears and he finishes Raythe. Enzan fights again Pisces, managing to destroy her Demon. Luna then races down the road to fight Taurus, using Assault Mode to win. Takimaru fights Scorpius and is soundly defeated. Raythe is in Froesta Town and fights Ursa Major. Cain arrives and battles against Orion. Tyson and Alice end up fighting Sagittarius and Pegasus on top of a building. Enzan and Draco race down a road as Draco wipes out Enzan. Yuji and Draco then race down a road, Void Dragon and Dragon Overlord Draco appearing as Yuji Fusion Summons Messiah Mechanical Dragon. Raythe heads into a forest and up a mountain where he loses to Gate Guardian, taking a card. Tyson is captured as Alice fights Cygnus and loses. Alice and Tyson fight both Delphi and Cancer as they summon their Demons. Artemis arrives to speak with them as Takimaru challenges Lyla, who reveals herself as Lyra]

Yuji: Here we go Mobius, I draw! Damn….I set a monster, a card, and end my turn.

Sir Mobius: That's all? Pitiful. Here we go, draw. As my Field Spell limits all Release costs by 1, I can release General Raiho of the Ice Barrier and summon General Gantala of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2700/DEF 2000 LV 7]. I couldn't summon him last turn as my Kingdom of Ice has a limit of one Special Summon per turn.

Yuji: One Special Summon per turn? But he uses a Synchro deck. Having only one Special Summon per turn would really mess up his strategy. What's he thinking?

Sir Mobius: Now I use the power of Grunard. Once per turn, I can summon another monster form my hand. And since my Kingdom of Ice limits the number of Tributes by 1, I can summon this monster. Come on, Dai-sojo of the Ice Barrier [ATK 1600/DEF 2200 LV 6]. It's time to battle. General Grunard attacks.

It shoots ice that destroys the set monster [Trap Genius]

Sir Mobius: General Gantala, direct attack!

Yuji: Trap card, Defense Draw! I negate all damage I take from this attack and draw a card.

The attack is blocked by a barrier.

Sir Mobius: Then I attack with Dai-sojo of the Ice Barrier.

Yuji: I remove Trap Genius and Defense Draw. Now I can use the effect of Defense Draw again.

A barrier blocks the attack.

Sir Mobius: You coward! Stop hiding behind your Trap cards! Fine, whatever. I'll keep attacking until your puny resistance crumbles. Turn end. At this time, the effect of General Gantala allows me to revive an Ice Barrier monster. I bring back General Raiho of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2100/DEF 2300 LV 6].

Hunter G: So he didn't summon a monster last turn so he could use Gantala and revive another monster for a total of 4 monsters.

Luna: So his deck isn't just based around Synchro Summon. He's…really strong.

Luna grips the coat tighter as Yuji looks through the corner of his eyes.

Yuji: Luna…keep that coat for me. Once I'm done with this duel, I'm really going to need it. After all, it's really getting cold in here.

Luna: Yuji….right, I understand!

Sir Mobius: Are you done flirting with your woman? We are in the middle of a fight here. Save it for your final dying words.

Yuji: Alright, I got you. I should focus all my attention on winning this duel. Here we go, I draw! Kuriboh. I'm counting on you buddy. I'll need you to keep my alive for one more turn. I summon Mach Kuriboh in defense mode [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]. Turn end.

Sir Mobius: How pathetic. If that is the best you can do, I might as well put you out of your misery. I draw. I set a card. Now let's battle. Dai-sojo of the Ice Barrier attacks your Mach Kuriboh.

It holds out its hand and blasts ice from it, destroying Kuriboh.

Yuji: During the turn Mach Kuriboh is destroyed, I don't take any damage for the rest of the turn.

Sir Mobius: Hmph. Too bad for you. General Raiho of the Ice Barrier also has an effect. To use your monster effects, you must discard a card in your hand.

Yuji: No problem. I discard Tricky Goblin and allow Kuriboh to use his effect. Now all damage this turn is blocked after all.

Sir Mobius: Fine. If I can't deal any damage this turn, then I'll have to end my turn. Enjoy this brief intermission. For it shall be your last. I end my turn. At this time, the effect of General Gantala of the Ice Barrier lets me revive an Ice Barrier monster. I choose you. Arise, Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2500/DEF 1700 LV 7]. Now do you see? I have five monsters. On my next turn, I'll attack with 11700 points worth of damage. And then no matter what you summon, you will not be able to stand against me. In this duel, you WILL fall.

Yuji: This doesn't look bad…but that doesn't mean I'll give up.

Sir Mobius: I should have not have expected otherwise. Some fools are just too stupid to live.

Yuji: Here we go, I draw! I use Angel Baton. This allows me to draw 2 cards and discard one. As Card Vendor was sent to the graveyard, I draw another card. Mobius….now begins my counterattack!

Sir Mobius: What was that? You believe you can still come back for a win? How foolish.

Yuji: You're really so doubtful? Then I'll show you…by destroying all five your monsters this turn!

Hunter G: He's not just boasting right? Can he really wipe out five monsters in one turn?

Luna: Yuji….are you planning something?

Yuji: I use the Spell card Synchro Representation. I discard one monster in my hand first [Void Dragon]. Now I equip this to one Synchro monster in my Extra Deck and instantly summon it to the field. Come on out, Giga- Tech Ptera [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]. As you know, this monster has the power to attack all monsters on my opponent's side of the field.

Sir Mobius: What?! Impossible! All my monsters….

Luna: Yes! And with 3000 attack points, he can win the duel!

Yuji: Let's end this petty squabble Mobius. Ptera, strike down all five of his monsters. Soaring Swoop!

Sir Mobius: Impossible!

Ptera flies high into the sky and puts its wings to its side, charging straight down towards Mobius. It crashes into his field and blows up, destroying all five monsters.

Hunter G: Did that…do it?

The smoke clears as Mobius stands there, not affected at all.

Sir Mobius: Trap card, Water Cycle. This turn, no damage is dealt to either player. For each monster we lose this turn, we get to draw a card in retribution. If I'm right, you took out five of my monsters. Which means I draw 5 cards.

Yuji: Damn….I just refilled his hand.

Sir Mobius: If I do this, all cards on my field are destroyed. That means my Kingdom of Ice is destroyed. However, there is one downside. You get to draw 2 cards.

Yuji: Why would he destroy his own Field Spell? Is he going to try something else now? His goal must be….I set 2 cards and end my turn.

Sir Mobius: Time to show you once and for all who is boss. I draw. Spell card, Light Snow. This lets me take a level 3 or below WATER monster from my deck and Special Summon him to the field. I choose you. Come on, Caravan of the Ice Barrier [ATK 500/DEF 200 LV 1]. Next I use the Spell card Ice Mirror. This lets me summon a level 3 or below WATER monster from my deck with the same name as a monster on my field. And now….another Ice Mirror.

Luna: Another one?!

Hunter G: I knew it…..he's going to….

Sir Mobius: I summon a third Caravan of the Ice Barrier [ATK 500/DEF 200 LV 1]. Next I summon Dewdark of the Ice Barrier [ATK 1200/DEF 800 LV 2]. And now the grand finale. I use Double Summon. This lets me summon another monster form my hand. I summon Salvagent [ATK 300/DEF 800 LV 2]. By sending this card to the graveyard, I revive a Synchro monster. But it is not counted as a Synchro monster and its effect is negated. In other words, it comes back to the field as a Normal monster. I summon my Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2500/DEF 1700 LV 7].

Yuji: I knew it. Five monsters and all their levels add up to the number 12. His Creator…

Luna: No….he can't have it!

Sir Mobius: There is no other way you can way this duel. This is the end for you. I tune my level 7 Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, level 2 Dewdark of the Ice Barrier, and all 3 level 1 Caravans of the Ice Barrier.

Dewdark becomes 2 rings that Gungnir and all 3 Caravans fly through, becoming 10 stars [2 + 1 + 7 + 1 + 1 = 12].

Sir Mobius: The time has come. This world will face a judgment of equal equivalent to hell. Burn in ice so cold that it sears the earth. Limit Over Synchro! Show the world your ice cold fangs, Creator of Ice- Frosteller!

A tornado of snow and ice swirls as a large monster is inside of it. It opens its eyes and dispels the storm, shrinking in size to fit in the room and roars [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12].

Yuji: Creator of Ice….Frosteller. It's still the same as ever. My knees are knocking….they want me to fall over….but I won't. I'm not going to bow to it.

Sir Mobius: I will at least give you a fighting chance. By returning 4 Ice Barrier monsters to my deck, I get to draw 2 cards from my deck.

Yuji: Drawing? That must mean you have no good cards to play. That means you must really take me seriously.

Sir Mobius: You won't be alive to relish in it. I'll put an end to this. I attack with my Creator. Let the funeral music play!

Frosteller's eyes glow as it lifts its club, smashing through Ptera as it blows up, creating a huge dust cloud. Luna tears up and runs forward as Hunter G holds her back.

Luna: Yuji! No, Yuji!

Hunter G: Yuji!

Sir Mobius: He's dead.

Luna turns and begins to tear up more as Mobius turns.

Sir Mobius: I have nothing else to prove now.

Yuji: Don't….start rumors about me.

He is standing grinning in the snow.

Luna: You're okay!

Sir Mobius: How….how?! Spell and Trap cards can't touch Frosteller!

Yuji: True, they can't touch Frosteller. Before the battle even started, I used Lose and Gain to send a card from my deck to the grave and draw a card. As it so happens, I sent Gear Necromancer to the graveyard to draw. Then I removed him to negate the damage from our battle. And since the monster summoned through Synchro Representation was destroyed, I get to summon back the monster I discarded. I will summon you, Void Dragon [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 8]

Sir Mobius: You….you just won't die, will you?

Yuji: That doesn't work with me, sorry.

Sir Mobius: I set two cards and end my turn.

Yuji: Everything depends on this draw. Here we go! I draw. Next I use Spell Books From the Pot. This lets us both draw 3 cards from our decks.

Sir Mobius: Do you truly believe drawing cards is going to help you?! No matter what you draw, nothing will make a difference! You can't face my Creator! You are doomed to die in this ice field! Why can't you see that?! Why do you deny what you know to be true?!

Yuji: I do it because I know it isn't true. As long as you don't give up, nothing can stop you. If you let fear and doubt get to you, then you are bound to lose every duel. Only someone who keeps going in spite of the fear is strong! And I'll show you that with these last three cards!

He draws as he deck begins to draw.

Sir Mobius: I use Mystical Space Typhoon, which I just drew. I destroy your face down card.

Yuji: Power Collapse. I remove from play one monster Rev Warrior and summon monsters from my deck whose levels add up to that. Come, Mach Kuriboh and Blade Synchron [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 3] [ATK 300/DEF 200 LV 1]

Yuji: I drew them. Here we go Mobius! I reverse the level of my monster and summon Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8] [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV -8]. Now I tune the level 8 Agent of Seven and the level -8 Void Dragon!

Agent becomes 8 rings and Void flies through them, becoming 8 black stars [8 + -8 = 0]

Yuji: Zero Synchro! Empty Void Dragon [ATK 3300/DEF 2500 LV 0].

Sir Mobius: Bring it on! Your monster's level is 0, the lowest! Mine is the max!

Yuji: Here we go! I tune my level 3 Blade Synchron and level 1 Mach Kuriboh.

Synchron becomes 3 rings that Kuriboh flies through, becoming 1 star [3 + 1 = 4]

Yuji: Synchro Summon! Evolve and Accel, Iron Mach Kuriboh [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. And now for Void Dragon's effect! I destroy all Spell and Trap cards. For each one, he gains 500 attack points. Empty Eat!

Sir Mobius: Driving Snow and Mirror Force….

Yuji: [ATK 4300/DEF 2500 LV 0]. Now I equip Iron Mach Kuriboh to him, raising his attack and defense points by 1000. Go, combine your powers!

Kuriboh leaps onto its back, the rockets growing [ATK 5300/DEF 2500 LV 0]

Luna: It's surpassed the Creator!

Yuji: Battle! Empty Void Dragon attacks your monster. Hollow Hole Beam!

Sir Mobius: I won't….stand for this! I won't lose! I use Rush Recklessly! This powers up my monster by 700 points [ATK 5700/DEF 5000 LV 12]. Counterattack, Ice Age Blizzard!

The two attacks collide in midair as massive amounts of energy radiate through the area as both snarl.

Yuji: I discard Arrowhead Warrior. This powers up my monster by 700 points [ATK 6000/DEF 2500 LV 0].

Sir Mobius: No!

He draws his sword and rushes towards Yuji as he blocks the sword with his own.

Sir Mobius: I can't lose to you! I would rather die than be disgraced in such a manner! I use the Spell card Great Charge. I pay half my life points to double the original attack points of a monster [ATK 10700/DEF 5000 LV 12].

The two monsters keep firing their attacks as Yuji and Mobius keep trying to push the other over.

Luna: You can do it! Keep it up!

Hunter G: Don't lose!

Sir Mobius: I can't lose this duel! I must not let the King down, no matter what! I….who grew up all alone, born and lived on an ice field. The crushing loneliness….the great despair….nothing to look forward to but falling snow. The world as blank and unclear as the snow I lived in. Until the King found me and gave me this reason for living. And I must not let that reason go to waste! Never! I'll never let him down as long as my heart beats!

He recalls lying on an ice field when the King walks up to him, holding a hand and Mobius screams, pushing Yuji back.

Yuji: I understand you Mobius. You have people who count on you. People you feel like you must fight for. You and I are not so different after all. But I also have people I must count on. And people who count on me. This is why….I will win this duel! Spell card, Last Chance! This lets me flip a coin. If the result is heads, my monster's power is doubled or tripled. If Tails, my monster is destroyed and I take 2000 damage. Let's go, coin toss!

The card begins to spin as both monsters continue to battle. Everyone watches as it comes up heads.

Sir Mobius: No way!

Yuji: Now my monster's power is tripled [ATK 18000/DEF 2500 LV 0]. Finish this!

The two monsters continue to attack as Void's attack grows much bigger and pushes the other attack back, hitting Frosteller.

Sir Mobius: Impossible! [Sir Mobius LP = 0].

In the main room, everyone else waits when the building shakes again. An explosion rips the wall as Mobius tumbles out.

Raythe: What the hell?!

Yuji, Luna, and Hunter G walk out. Mobius gets on his knees and holds his sword to his neck.

Sir Mobius: I've lost…..only death can remove this wound to my honor.

He gulps and prepares to stab when Yuji kicks the sword away.

Yuji: I never thought you were that cowardly. To try to avoid defeat with death.

Sir Mobius: Be silent! You don't understand! A knight must always serve his king, no matter what! If I lose, what kind of knight am I?! If my only purpose can't be fulfilled, why should I even stay alive?!

Yuji: ….There's more to being a knight than just serving a king, isn't there? True, a knight should serve a king. But they also need to be there for their brothers and the people. Look around you Mobius. Should knights cause people this much pain? Is serving a king worth this much?

Sir Granmarg: He's right Mobius.

Granmarg and the other knights walk up.

Sir Granmarg: As knights our duty is to protect the weak and stop evil. But we've lost our way by working with the King. Mobius…we must help them.

Sir Mobius: But….I've never taken a step without the king….

Yuji: That's fine. We'll be right there to help you out. The road ahead may seem scary….but all you have to do is take one step.

Sir Mobius: Yuji…..Ryos…

He holds out his hand. Mobius reaches for it when the doors open and dark wind shoots out. Everyone is blown away as Chaos King stands there. All 10 Creator cards appear around him.

Chaos King: You've all done excellently. I can't thank you enough. But now your services are no longer required. You can go ahead and perish with the rest of the world.

He holds up his arms as all 10 cards shoot out light. The Chaos behind the king filters out and blends with it, forming a card in the middle.

Yuji: What the….hell is he doing?!

Card of the Day: General Grunard of the Ice Barrier

Episode 246: A Duel to the Death! Yuji vs Mobius!

Yuji: It's settled. Before we go though….

He holds out his hand. Everyone looks at each other and puts their hands in the circle as well.

Yuji: Good luck everyone. Let us meet back here again as soon as we win our duels. No matter what we face, no matter what stands in our way, we will meet up here again and go home together!

They throw their arms up and run down different hallways through different doors. Yuji and his team run down a hallway with blue walls and floors. In a room that resembles a frozen tundra, Mobius sits there as he looks up.

Sir Mobius: So you've come….Yuji Ryos. This time, I will crush you….and your pride.

He grabs his sword and swings it through the air. As Yuji runs, his eyes narrow.

Yuji: No doubt. Mobius is down this way.

Opening [recap of 10th Anniversary. In the ruined world, Faith is being pursued by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Apocalypse then steals the Millennium Puzzle as Famine takes Yubel, Conquest steals the Dragon's Birthmarks, Death kidnaps Dawn, and War steals Yuji's D- Wheel. The five end up in the ruined world and go their separate ways. Judai ends up dueling Famine who summons Yubel, which Judai manages to take back, finishing him using Elemental Hero Divine Neos]

Yuji, Luna, and Hunter G continue to head down the hallway. Luna sneezes and shivers.

Hunter G: You okay?

Luna: Is it just me, or has it gotten really cold all of a sudden?

Yuji: No. It isn't just you. I've been feeling cold for some time now.

Luna: Like he's one to talk….he has both a coat and a long sleeved shirt. Br…I should have brought warmer clothes….

Yuji stops and turns to Luna, sighing and taking off his coat.

Yuji: Here.

Luna: Huh?

Yuji: Go on. I don't want you to freeze to death. Besides, I'll be fine. I've got a high metabolism.

Luna: Yuji….thanks.

She turns a little red as she puts the coat on and they keep walking, Hunter G grinning at this and thinking of the frozen Mushiro.

Hunter G: Right….this guy must be down that way.

They keep walking. As they walk, everyone begins to see their breath. They come to a large blue door.

Yuji: No doubt about it now. This is Mobius's room, for sure.

Hunter G: Well, let's not waste time and go….ah!

She touches the door handle and steps back, holding her hand.

Luna: What is it?

Hunter G: This door handle is freezing cold! I almost killed all my skin cells, even with my glove.

Yuji: No doubt, this is the right place. If we can't use the handle….this'll do!

He kicks the doors open.

Luna: Br….now it's even colder.

They walk into the room, a frozen tundra with a light snow.

Hunter G: Is this another hologram?

Luna: No, I can feel it. This is real snow.

Yuji: Look up there. There are snow machines built into the ceiling. That's what is causing this snow.

Hunter G: Who wants snow to fall in their own room?

Yuji keeps walking and sees Mobius sitting there, his back facing Yuji.

Sir Mobius: You've come….Yuji Ryos.

He throws back a sword which Yuji catches. Suddenly, Mobius turns and lunges at Yuji, drawing his sword. Yuji only has enough time to react and block his sword. Mobius jumps back and swings at him again as he and Yuji clash blades several times. Luna gasps and holds her mouth as the two keep fighting. Eventually, Mobius leaps back and slides on the ice floor, placing his sword on his arm.

Sir Mobius: You were a fool to come here. Now Yuji Ryos, get ready to fight. You will not leave this room alive!

Yuji: Fine, Mobius! I accept your challenge! Let's finish this once and for all!

He takes out his Duel Disk and activates it. He takes his deck out of his pocket and slots it in. Mobius presses a few buttons and the blade on his sword moves forward into a Duel Disk.

Both: Duel! [Sir Mobius LP = 4000] [Yuji LP = 4000].

Luna: Here we go. We need to beat this guy and take his sword.

Hunter G: Can we though? After all, he is #2 among the Knights. No doubt this guy is as tough as ever.

Sir Mobius: I'll go first. I draw. I set a monster in face down defense mode. I also set a card and end my turn.

Luna: That was good. He didn't do that much for his opening move.

Hunter G: Maybe that's not a good thing though.

Yuji: That was rather simplistic for him. No doubt. He's planning something. Here we go, draw. I summon Rev Warrior [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. When this card attacks a monster, he gains 500 attack points. I attack your set monster! Rev Fist [ATK 2200/DEF 1000 LV 4].

Sir Mobius: Too bad for you. My set monster is Pilgrim of the Ice Barrier [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. This monster can not be destroyed by monsters with 1900 or more attack points. Your monster just gained 500 attack points. That means it is too powerful to destroy my monster.

Yuji: I send Gravity Warrior to the graveyard! This lets me deal Piercing damage for this turn only when I attack a monster. Even if your monster won't be destroyed, you can't avoid Piercing damage.

The monster kicks Pilgrim. It manages to stand its ground as a strong wind almost blows Mobius away, who sticks his sword in the snow in order to stay where he stands [Sir Mobius LP = 2800].

Luna: Yes! He dealt a huge blow right away!

Hunter G: True, but his monster is still on the field. That means he'll probably use it to help Synchro Summon.

Sir Mobius: Fine, the first cut goes to you. But I'll slice off one of your limbs next turn!

Yuji: Fine. Just make sure your sword isn't too blunt. I set two cards and end my turn [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Sir Mobius: How dare you….criticize my deck and call it blunt!? I'll teach you a thing or two! I draw. I use Medallion of the Ice Barrier. This lets me take an Ice Barrier monster from my deck and add it to my hand. I choose Geomancer of the Ice Barrier. Next I summon Geomancer of the Ice Barrier [ATK 800/DEF 1200 LV 3]. I tune my level 3 Geomancer of the Ice Barrier and level 4 Pilgrim of the Ice Barrier.

Geomancer becomes 3 rings that Pilgrim flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Sir Mobius: Listen for Gjall, the horn that heralds the end of the world and freeze it over in death. Synchro Summon! Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2500/DEF 1700 LV 7].

Yuji: I knew it. He summoned it again.

Sir Mobius: I use the effect of Gungnir! I send two cards in my hand to the graveyard. This allows me to destroy two cards you control. And now I use the Trap card Disgraceful Charity. Now I return the cards I discarded to my hand.

Luna: But if he does that, Yuji will be defenseless!

Yuji: Trap card, Thin Passage! I can negate the effect of a level 7 or higher monster.

Sir Mobius: What? Damn….fine then, I'll settle for an attack. When Rev Warrior is attacked, it loses 500 attack points. [ATK 1200/DEF 1000 LV 4].

Yuji: I was well aware of its weakness. Which is why I remove Thin Passage. This lets me negate your attack.

The ice spear it spits it blocked by an invisible barrier.

Sir Mobius: Damn. You and your shrewd tactics. Turn end. [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Yuji: Looks like it's my turn now. Draw. Here we go. I summon Tuning Piece [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 2]. I tune my level 2 Tuning Piece and level 4 Rev Warrior.

Piece becomes 2 rings that Warrior flies through, becoming 4 stars [2 + 4 = 6]

Yuji: Synchro, let's go! Gaia Knight, the Force of Earth [ATK 2600/DEF 800 LV 6]. Attack Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier. Spiral Shaver!

The monster races forward and charges through Gungnir. The monster roars in pain and blows up as Mobius cries out, sliding backwards [Sir Mobius LP = 2700].

Sir Mobius: Impossible….in one turn….

Yuji: You really think I was just awaiting this battle? All this time I've been training myself to match you! You may have defeated me last time. But this time, you will not come out on top! I will defeat you Mobius. Face it, you're done!

Sir Mobius: Unforgivable….this is absolutely unforgivable!

Ice and snow begins to blow from his Duel Disk and everyone holds on so they don't get blown away.

Luna: His aura just flared up in power….

Hunter G: His power seems connected to his anger. This is bad. The more damage he takes, he only becomes stronger.

Yuji: I'm not worried. As long as I can finish the duel quickly, he won't be able to do much to me. After all, he's #2 for a reason. He probably has even more power than the last time we dueled. Turn end.

Sir Mobius: Here we go. I draw. I summon Strategist of the Ice Barrier [ATK 1600/DEF 1600 LV 4]. Now I send an Ice Barrier monster in my hand to the graveyard [Beetle of the Ice Barrier] and draw a card from my deck. Now I use the Spell card Tuning. This lets me add a Tuner monster from my deck to my hand. If I choose to do this, I send the top card of my deck to the graveyard [Sacred Spirit of the Ice Barrier]. When Phantom of the Ice Barrier is added to my hand through the effect of a card, I get to Special Summon him [ATK 1200/DEF 800 LV 2]. I tune the level two Phantom of the Ice Barrier and level 4 Strategist of the Ice Barrier.

Phantom becomes 2 rings that Strategist flies through, becoming 4 stars [2 + 4 = 6]

Sir Mobius: His claws are icicles and his heart is a glacier. Devour the world with your cold heart and fangs! Synchro Summon! Dewloren, Tiger King of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2000/DEF 1400 LV 6].

Yuji: I knew it. He Synchro Summoned right away.

Sir Mobius: Now I use the Spell card Battle Tuned. This lets me remove from play my Tuner monster and add its attack points to Dewloren's attack points. [ATK 3200/DEF 1400 LV 6]. Go, attack his Gaia! Claws of Ice!

Yuji: Trap card, Synchro Out. Now my monster turns back into his Synchro material monsters. Come back, Tuning Piece and Rev Warrior [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4] [ATK 800/DEF 600 LV 2].

Sir Mobius: Damn you! Fine, I'll wipe out your weaker monsters! It won't make a difference! I attack Tuning Piece.

The monster slashes through Tuning Piece, cutting it into pieces as it blows up.

Sir Mobius: Turn end.

Yuji: Looks like it's back to me. I draw! Luckily I was able to avoid damage. But how long can I keep this up for? He's bound to deal damage to me eventually. I'll have to deal as much damage to him as I can before that happens. I summon Spike Synchron [ATK 300/DEF 100 LV 1]. Once per turn, he deals 300 points of damage to you.

It spits out spikes at Mobius as he steps back [Sir Mobius LP = 2400]

Yuji: Now I tune my level 1 Spike Synchron and level 4 Rev Warrior.

Synchron becomes 1 ring that Warrior flies through, becoming 4 stars [1 + 4 = 5]

Yuji: Synchro Summon, Spike Warrior [ATK 2400/DEF 900 LV 5]. Once per turn, I deal 500 points to the opponent.

It points its cannon and fires rapidly, knocking Mobius back further [Sir Mobius LP = 1900]

Sir Mobius: Coward….won't you actually fight me?!

Luna: His monster is too weak to destroy that Dewloren.

Hunter G: Maybe so, but he keeps dueling rapid fire damage. If he keeps this up, he'll win in no time.

Yuji: Now I equip him with Axe of Despair. This raises the attack points of a monster on the field by 1000. I choose Spike Warrior [ATK 3400/DEF 900 LV 5]. Now attack his Dewloren! Despair Slash!

It leaps high into the air. Dewloren looks up as Spike goes down, chopping its head off and making it blow up [Sir Mobius LP = 1700]

Sir Mobius: Impossible….how can I lose to such the extent I am now?! Me, who is #2 among the Knights?!

Yuji: You're really supposed to be #2? Maybe you aren't as powerful as you claim to be. I end my turn.

Sir Mobius: How dare you….how dare you insult me? I'll punish you. You must be punished for your insolence!

Yuji: Tell me something. Are all you Knights this long-winded?

Sir Mobius: You…you are truly scum! You aren't even good enough to stick to my boots! I draw! I set a monster and a card to end my turn.

Yuji: If I'm not even a good excuse for scum, how come you are losing so badly? What does that make you then?

Sir Mobius: Would you quit insulting me?! What gives you the right to act so stuck-up all the time?!

Yuji: If you want me to stop, then make me stop! I draw. I use the effect of Spike Warrior and deal another 500 points of damage to you.

Spike turns away form Mobius and points its gun arm back, firing more spikes at Mobius as he breaks each one with a second sword, stepping back [Sir Mobius LP = 1200]

Hunter G: He's almost lost ¾ of his life points. Finish him off Yuji. Make him pay for what he did to Mushiro.

Yuji: I attack your set monster. Needle Storm!

The monster shoots spikes again and wipes out the monster

Sir Mobius: When Blizzed, Defender of the Ice Barrier is destroyed, I draw.

Yuji: I set a card and end my turn.

Sir Mobius: Unforgivable….unforgivable….I won't forgive you! No one will make a fool out of me! No one!

He screams and even more snow and ice begins to blow around the room. Hunter G and Luna huddle so they aren't blown away as Yuji steps forward against the wind.

Sir Mobius: I draw! Trap card, Common Charity. This lets me draw 2 cards. Next I select a Normal monster and remove it from play [Water Spirit]. Next I use Pot of Greed. This lets me draw two more cards from my deck. And now I use Pot of Avarice!

Yuji: What? Another draw card? What exactly are you searching for?

Sir Mobius: Using Pot of Avarice, I take five monsters from my graveyard and put them back into my deck. Next I reshuffle and draw 2 cards. Yes. Now everything is perfect.

Yuji: What? What did he draw?

Sir Mobius: I use the Field Spell, Kingdom of Ice.

A palace appears in the middle of the ice field, glistening with the falling snow.

Luna: Pretty….

Hunter G: Yeah….but I don't like where this is going.

Sir Mobius: With this card out, all Ice Barrier monsters can be summoned using one less Tribute.

Yuji: What?! So that was your goal!?

Sir Mobius: A true warrior has more than one duel strategy. You think I got this title through one type of monster?

Yuji: Damn…I shouldn't have assumed Synchro was his only talent.

Sir Mobius: Now since my monsters of a lower level, I can summon these monsters much easier. I use the Spell card Magic Triangle of the Ice Barrier. I have three different Ice Barrier monsters in my hand [General Grunard of the Ice Barrier, General Raiho of the Ice Barrier, and General Gantala of the Ice Barrier] which gives me the power to destroy your Axe of Despair.

Yuji: My monster grows weaker now… [ATK 2400/DEF 900 LV 5]

Luna: But without that, he's defenseless!

Hunter G: Damn. This Mobius guy has planned everything.

Sir Mobius: I would not take the risk with your set monster. I'm going to crush you, completely and utterly, whether or not you have any ability to protect yourself. Using the effect of Magic Triangle of the Ice Barrier, I can summon this monster from my hand. I summon General Grunard of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2800/DEF 1000 LV 8]. Grunard lets me summon a second monster. I summon General Raiho of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2100/DEF 2300 LV 6]. Grunard, attack his monster.

Grunard twirls its lance around and lunges, ripping out Spike Warrior's spike and rips it apart. Yuji flinches from the sheer force of the attack [Yuji LP = 3600]

Yuji: A physical blow….but it's much stronger than last time.

Sir Mobius: I've been training as well. My skills and my aura. To be strong enough to tear you to pieces the next time we met. Now my General Raiho can attack you directly. Shot of Ice.

It holds out its hand and shoots a ball of ice, hitting Yuji in the chest and sending him flying back into the snow where he rolls and coughs, shivering [Yuji LP = 1500]

Luna: Yuji! Get up, please!

Yuji struggles to stand and stumbles as he vomits blood.

Yuji: Damn…that attack really messed up my innards.

Sir Mobius: I already said it. But now I'll say it a second time. I will say it again. You will die Yuji Ryos. Give into the cold…and slip into death.

Yuji: Not a chance…in fiery hell!

He stands as Mobius glares at him. Luna and Hunter G watch as Yuji still looks determined.

Ending [recap of 10th Anniversary. Yusei races down the road after Conquest. Yusei takes back his Dragon's Birthmark and summons Majestic Star Dragon, destroying Conquest. Ethan battles against Death, summoning Blitzwing Inferno Dragon. Yuji races after War and summons Giga- Tech Ptera/Assault Mode, destroying War and taking back his D- Wheel. Lastly, Yugi battles against Apocalypse, destroying his most powerful creature. The five say their farewells and put their hands in a circle]

Card of the Day: Spiritual Dao Master

Episode 100: Machine Emperor Pisciel

In the prison, alarms are blaring.

Diablo: Ah…..ah….ah…SHUT UP! I can't sleep in this!

Angelo: YOU shut up! I can't sleep when you keep screaming!

Diablo: It's this damn alarm! Shut it off, shut it off, shut it off!

Angelo: Still…what the hell is going on out there?

Buzz: Damn I wish I had some chocolate. That always calms me down in something like this.

Underground…

Tamika: I can see a light up ahead.

Axel: Come on, let's get out of here.

Alicia turns to look behind her.

Alicia: Yusuke…hurry and get out too.

Opening

Down D- Wheels continue to race down the prison yard. Yusuke is breathing deeply [Yusuke LP = 400] as Steve is simply riding ahead with an angry expression [Steve LP = 4000] [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Steve = 3]. Yusuke has no cards on his field while Steve has two Abyss Soldiers [ATK 1800/DEF 1300 LV 4 each] and two cards face down on the field.

Yusuke: Damn. How can this guy be giving me so much trouble? At this rate…I won't get out of here in time. Well…..if I can't', at least I gave the others enough time. Here I go Steve! I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 4]. I use Speed Spell- Angel Twin Batons. This lets me draw 3 cards from my deck and send two of them to the graveyard [Curse Diver and Magic Cloaker]. Now I summon Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I'll take out your Abyss Soldier! Heavy Smash!

Steve: Trap card, Dimensional Prison. Now your monster is removed from play. That's what you get for attacking an officer. Now it'll be trapped forever.

Yusuke: I use the power of Magic Cloaker. When he's sent to the graveyard directly from my hand, all my monsters are protected from card effects this turn. That means my monster won't be removed from play.

Steve: What?!

Crusher smashes an Abyss Soldier, crushing it. Steve looks away and growls [Steve LP = 3900].

Steve: Damn….

Yusuke: I set two cards and end my turn.

Prometheus: Everyone else is almost out.

Jupiter: That's good. Vulcan, how is taking down the guardrail?

Vulcan: We'll be ready. Unfortunately, Yusuke can't leave the course while the duel is in motion. We'll either have to lose or win in order to leave the course.

Jupiter: I see. Stay in your positions. We must be ready for any and all possible outcome.

Vulcan: Sir!

Jupiter: We're waiting on you now. Don't waste time. Just hurry up and get out of there.

Steve: Hmph. A small hit like that won't bother me. If you're really that desperate to escape, you sure aren't very motivated.

Yusuke: I'm plenty motivated for what I'm doing.

Steve: But then….wait! Emily, where are the other prisoners?!

Emily: We're searching the tunnel now. But…

Guards are hiding as Venus, Neptune and Apollo stand with their Duel Disks out.

Emily: We can't get by. They keep getting further and further away.

Steve: So….this guy I'm fighting right now….he's just a decoy?!

Yusuke: Heh.

Steve: Curse you! You were wasting my time this entire duel!?

Yusuke: You got it. And you're stuck with me for just a little bit longer. I end my turn with two cards face down. At this time, my monster goes into defense mode [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]

Steve: …You'll pay….no one makes Cynemia City's police force look like a bunch of thumb-sucking fools and get away with it! I draw [SPC: Steve = 5 Yusuke = 5]. I discard a card and return that monster back to your hand. And that leaves you completely defenseless. Direct attack!

Yusuke: Trap card, Insurance! This lets me take a Spell or Trap card on the field and return it to my hand. And by sending Battle Gate to the graveyard, I can end the Battle Phase right away.

Soldier charges at Yusuke. A gigantic gate appears and the doors lock, blocking the attack.

Steve: Damn you! I….set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Heh. Looks like it's back to me then. Draw [SPC: Steve = 6 Yusuke = 6]. I'll summon back my Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now, go on and attack!

It leaps into the air, spinning and smashes Soldier, blowing it up. Steve slows and curses [Steve LP = 3800]

Steve: These little hits…..are so annoying!

Yusuke: In that case, I'll hit you a lot harder next time. I set a card. At this time, my monster goes back to defense mode [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]

Steve: Here we go, draw [SPC: Steve = 7 Yusuke = 7]. I wanted to avoid using this, but it looks like my options are limited. Trap card, Graceful Revival. This lets me revive one monster from the graveyard as long as it is level 2 or below. I'll revive my Pisces Core [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].

Yusuke: Wait, a Core?! No way…you can't possibly have one too….

Steve: This card. I was given to me by Armen himself. He said if you little punks tried anything, crush you with it.

He recalls Armen handing him the card.

Steve: I would rather have not used it, like I said, but this was straight from his mouth. Can't really afford to let him down! I use Speed Spell- Lightning Rod. This lets me destroy one card on the field. I will destroy my own Pisces Core. Now when he is destroyed, I can summon these five monsters from my hand, deck, or graveyard. I summon Machine Emperor Pisciel Infinity [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Top [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Attack [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Guard [ATK 100/DEF 700 LV 1], and Pisciel Carrier [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1]. Form, Machine Emperor Pisciel!

Core is destroyed in a lightning blast. The five monsters appear from the explosion. Attack transforms into a hook that becomes the left arm. Guard turns into a shell shaped shield that becomes the right arm. Carrier transforms into a merman tail that attaches to the bottom. Top transforms into a head with a diver mask and attaches to the top, the monster roaring [ATK 2600/DEF 700 LV 1].

Yusuke: No way…even he has a Machine Emperor?!

Steve: So this is a Machine Emperor huh? I have to admit, I'd not used to monsters meant for straight up attacking. But in this case, I'll suppose I'll make an exception! Machine Emperor Pisciel, attack his Heavy Crusher. Hook and Sinker!

The monster swims in the air and slices the monster using its hook, tearing it to shreds. Yusuke recoils and slows down. Pisciel's eyes glow and it also swats the face down card, destroying it.

Steve: Now for the power of Pisciel Attack! When I destroy a monster, he destroys a card out. I destroy your set card.

Yusuke: So this guy destroys all of my cards? Damn….looks like even defense monsters won't help then.

Steve: I still would have preferred not to use this thing, but now I do not really have a choice it seems. I'll end my turn with that.

Everyone manages to escape and ends up on the street.

Dex: Yes! We made it out okay!

Axel: Looks like Yusuke is still busy somewhere.

Alicia: Over there! Look!

Tamika: Another one of those Machine Emperor monsters.

Jupiter: So that is a Machine Emperor is it? Seeing it in person like this….I'm convinced. It is not an average run of the mill monster. There is something really evil abut it.

Prometheus: Yes, I can sense it. Something is seriously wrong with that monster. I would not say it is evil per say….but there is something very malicious about it.

Jupiter: Yes, I'd say that. If these monsters are the things Yusuke is fighting against….I fear I do not wish to encounter Sokuji Armen then.

Though fly cameras, Armen and Grayson watch.

Grayson: That's a pretty strong Machine Emperor as well.

Armen: Project Pi. The last of the regular Machine Emperors. I would by lying if I said this wasn't the least bit nostalgic. While I no longer require more research, it'll be entertaining if nothing else.

Grayson: And of course, they could still muck up our plans if they escape.

Armen: Yes…that's true. But Project Upsilon is so far in planning….they can't stop me. Still, can't be too careful I suppose.

Steve: Not much else to do. I end my turn.

Yusuke: Wasn't expecting something like this to be summoned. But I'm not worried. As long as I can avoid using Synchro monsters, I should be fine. Draw [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Steve = 8]. I summon Boost Motor [ATK 600/DEF 200 LV 1].

Steve: A weak monster? Is that the only monster you've got to fight the Machine Emperor?

Yusuke: Yeah. But I can change his power easily. Speed Spell- Power Baton. Now I can send a monster in my deck to the graveyard and raise the power of my own monster by the attack points of the monster I sent to the graveyard. I'll send Helio Bomber to the graveyard [ATK 3000/DEF 200 LV 1].

Steve: Its attack points jumped to 3000 in an instant?!

Prometheus: Of course. I shouldn't have expected anything less from him.

Yusuke: Boost Motor has the power to attack the opponent directly. So I'll bypass your monster and strike you directly. Go get him!

Steve: Damn it. I use the effect of Pisciel Guard. Any damage I take is halved. Shell Slash.

Motor charges at him. The shell shield swings through the air and cuts it before it rams into Steve. He coughs and swerves as he spits [Steve LP = 2300]

Yusuke: So at least I know he can't block my attacks. That's some degree of good news. I set a card and end my turn.

Steve: Are you're doing is stalling for time! My turn [SPC: Steve = 9 Yusuke = 9]. Not yet…that's fine! I destroy my Pisciel Top and summon Pisciel Top 3 [ATK 800/DEF 0 LV 3]. Now that there is a new part on the field, Machine Emperor Pisciel Infinity gains power.

Top 3 becomes a larger diver head with shark teeth attaches to the chest as the monster roars [ATK 2800/DEF 700 LV 1].

Yusuke: As I feared…it keeps getting bigger and stronger.

Steve: Battle! Pisciel attacks your Boost Motor!

Yusuke: Trap card, Invisibility. This turn, you can't attack me with your monsters.

The monster turns invisible as Pisciel prepares to attack. It stops and looks around in confusion.

Steve: Fine. It appears I can't attack this turn. I will not let it bother me. Turn end.

Yusuke: Here we go, even though I'm not allowed to draw [SPC: Steve = 10 Yusuke = 10].

Steve: It would appear you crossed over the safety line. Too bad. Once per turn, Pisciel Carrier can prevent a monster on my side of the field from being destroyed.

Yusuke: Really? Damn….I can't use Neo Speed World's destruction effect. I guess that'll have to wait. I pay 7 Speed Counters [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Steve = 10]. Since I also have a Speed Spell in my hand, I get to draw a card from my deck. At least I'll be able to survive with this. And I was able to draw a card.

Jupiter: Damn. Soon the whole prison will be onto us.

Apollo: There's serious trouble here!

Neptune: We can't hold these guys off any longer. At best, we can only give you guys ten more minutes.

Jupiter: Just ten minutes…

Prometheus: I'm going sir.

Jupiter: …Fine. Just do endanger the existence of our organization.

Prometheus: I won't. Don't worry about anything.

He teleports off as Jupiter turns to look at the duel.

Dex: What's taking him so long?

Alicia: Surely he had to have won by now. What is taking him so long to win?

Axel: You damn fool….get moving already!

Yusuke: I will attack you directly using the effect of Boost Motor. He can attack you directly. It won't be as much as last time, but here we go!

Steve: I use the effect of my Pisciel Top 3. When my opponent has a monster out, I can negate the effect of that monster. Boost Motor no longer has the power to attack me directly.

Yusuke: Damn….guess I can only set a card. I'll change Boost Motor to defense mode [ATK 600/DEF 200 LV 1]. Next I summon Power Router in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 1000 LV 4]. That ends my turn.

Steve: Here we go, draw. [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 11]. Heh. I pay 10 Speed Counters and show a Speed Spell in my hand [Speed Spell- Tyrant Force] to destroy a card on the field. [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 1]. I destroy your set card.

Yusuke: Negate Attack….

Steve: Machine Emperor Pisciel attacks Boost Motor. Hook and Sinker! When it attacks a monster in defense mode, it destroys the monster and deals Piercing damage.

Yusuke: I use the effect of Power Router. When I am attacked or about to take damage, Router gets in the way and destroys himself to negate the attack and draw a card.

Router shoots out wires that lure the attack towards him. Pisciel draws back its arm and cuts through the monster, gutting it like a fish as it blows up. Yusuke slows down.

Steve: It's all over. You won't be able to fight back anymore. Turn end.

Yusuke: You can end the duel. I don't care what happens to me….

Steve: You…you don't?

Yusuke: As long as my friends get out, I don't care what happens to me. I failed to save a dear friend of mine recently. So I have to go right this time.

Steve: R-Really? This guy…he is really that evil? He doesn't seem all that bad…..what am I saying; I've got to finish this duel up!

Prometheus: Is that so?

He is suddenly racing right next to him.

Yusuke: Prometheus? Where did you come from?

Prometheus: I've come to ask you….what the hell is wrong with you?!

Yusuke: Whoa, what do you mean?

Prometheus: I get that you always used to care about your friends. But you always used to care about yourself too! Now I'm not seeing that!

Yusuke: I…I don't deserve to worry about myself. I failed to save Neo twice now. And he's gone….all my fault. I'm scum.

Prometheus is silent for a minute and begins to ram into him.

Prometheus: Take that! And that! And that!

Yusuke: H-Hey! What the hell are you doing?!

Prometheus: Trying to ram some sense into you! Seriously, what is wrong with you right now?! You've always been confident in yourself! Why are you suddenly so depressed?!

Yusuke: Well…it's because…

Prometheus: You see! You can't even come up with a good reason!

Yusuke: Well….why should I risk it? If my friends can be saved, shouldn't I do what I can?

Prometheus: Yes, you can. But what then!? Then your friends are left alone and miserable. Think about it! The things that happen to you also affect those around you!

Yusuke: I….

Prometheus: If you really care about your friends, then don't lose! Do you want Armen to succeed in his plan, whatever it is he's planning? Or will you stand with your friends and fight!? Show me!

Yusuke: ….Fine. I'll….show you!

Steve: What on earth are they talking about over there?

Yusuke: Prometheus, have a road open! I'm winning this in one turn! Here we go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 5 Steve = 2]. Yes, here we go!

Steve: What's he so excited about?

Yusuke: I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards and discard one. Next I summon Tuner Lord [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Tuner Lord allows me to Special Summon one Tuner monster when he is summoned. I revive Last- Model Phantom [ATK 500/DEF 1500 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Last- Model Phantom and level 4 Tuner Lord.

Prometheus: Is it…?

Phantom becomes 3 rings that Lord flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Yusuke: I only meant to use this as a keepsake. But…I want my friends to share this victory! I'll summon this guy! Come on, Spiritual Dao Master [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 7].

Steve: Impossible! You've never used that card before!

Yusuke: Well, times change I suppose. Now I'm going to use this card full force. The truth is, I didn't want this card to be destroyed. I didn't want my friend's cards to be destroyed. But if they want to fight….I'll let them!

Steve: You speak of cards as if they have feelings. How much a fool can you be?!

Yusuke: I'm not a fool! I'll show you the truth of the matter! When Spiritual Dao Master is on the field, he can sacrifice one other monster [Boost Motor] and negate the effects of a monster with a different Attribute. All your monsters are WATER, Motor was EARTH, and Dao is LIGHT. So your monster effects are all negated.

Steve: No! Without the boost from the parts, Pisciel's power is….0 [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]

Yusuke: Let's put an end to this! Go, Dao Technique Criss-Cross Slash!

It charges towards the monster and swings both swords, cutting it into fourths. The monster blows up as Steve screams in pain [Steve LP = 0]. He spins out as Yusuke gets a burst of speed, racing towards the end of the road.

Vulcan: Now!

The guardrail blows up as Yusuke races through it, out onto the street.

Jupiter: Pull out! Pull out!

Apollo: Sun Dragon Inti, finish them! Let's blow it!

Neptune: Right!

They turn and run off as everyone else races down the road.

Grayson: They escaped.

Armen: Yes…it appears so. Oh well. They signed their own death warrants.

Steve lies on the ground looking with tears forming in his eyes.

Steve: I….lost…

Everyone else keeps moving.

Alicia: What are we going to do now?

Yusuke: That's obvious. Grayson and Armen have made this personal. Now….we take the fight to them.

Ending

Yusuke: Well, we've reached 100 episodes. Thank you all for your support! We appreciate it!

Narrator: Ahem. This is the preview?

Yusuke: Oh right. Sorry….

Narrator: Anyway, the climax will be coming soon. The first battle of this new war begins. But who will come out on top? Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 101: Stop Project Tou: To Grayson.

Card of the Day: Abyss Soldier

Episode 99: The Route to Escape!

A helicopter flies over the stadium as the reporter is talking.

Reporter: We are here over the Road Stadium with breaking news. A scandal has been discovered in our own tournament! Yusuke Iruiza was arrested today under charges of fixing his duels and the duels of his opponents in the ROFGP to get ahead and win. In addition, Axel Seshia, Dex Aikawa, Alicia Flouruna, and Tamika Haiken have also been charged. They were recently transported to Cynemia Penitentiary, where they will stay and await their trial.

Dex's father: What?

Yusuke's father: That's insane! Who wrote this?!

Ariana: What did the idiot do now?

Seth begins to open his eyes and sits up.

Salia: Thank goodness you're awake!

Seth: Salia? Ow….my head. What the hell happened?

Koga: Hold on, don't look at the news!

Seth: ….What?! But this is…!

Armen watches the news while sipping wine and only smiles at it

Opening

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Yusuke is banging against the walls of a truck as he is being driven to the prison. Everyone else is handcuffed and silent. The truck comes to a stop and a guard opens the door, Yusuke falling out of the truck.

Guard: Come on, get up.

He is dragged to his feet as everyone else walks out. Guards chain them together and they start walking.

Dex: Please, can't we at least have a phone call?

Alicia: This is completely unreasonable!

Guard 2: I'd love to let you go, but the station has evidence to hold you at least. We'll need to review it before an actual conviction. Trust me; you'll be out within a week.

Axel: This is insane! What about our basic rights?!

Tamika: Besides, Armen was behind all of this! We're innocent!

Guard: Watch your mouth! Armen has done so much for this city! Don't you dare sully his good name with….

Guard 2: Steve….

Steve: ….Oh right. Sorry Emily. I lost myself for a second.

Emily: Whatever. Listen up. A lot of people here really respect Armen. Don't go insulting him. Armen has donated often to this prison. You'll piss off a lot of people going around insulting him. Just….show a little respect.

Steve: Yeah, Armen does deserve it.

Yusuke: I'll tell you what Armen deserves….

Dex: We'll make sure to remember that!

Emily: Good. Come along then, chop chop.

They follow the two guards inside. As they walk by cells, people stare out.

Skye: Well, well. It's been a while.

Buzz: Haven't seen you guys in a while.

Will: Yo, remember us!

Axel: Of course. We end up in the same block as these losers.

Angelo: Well, look who it is. One of the duo. But where's the other?

Diablo: Probably dropped him. After all, who would want to work with a prune like him?

Angelo: Ah ha ha! Yes indeed! I'll even excuse your misuse of that word!

Yusuke snarls and lunges at the bars. The guards have to hold him back.

Angelo: Oh my, keep the wild animal on a leash!

Diablo: Don't want him getting out and eating all the observers!

Alicia: Yusuke, stop it!

Yusuke: ….Fine.

Five cell doors open. Each person is tossed into a different cell.

Steve: Lucky for you dinner is in an hour. Until then, just sit tight.

They walk off. Yusuke tries to ram into the bars, but nothing happens. Dex and Alicia simply sit down and cry. Tamika begins to scrape the dirt on the wall with her fingernails as Axel bangs his hand against the wall.

Axel: Damn! How could we have been tricked so easily?! We fell right into Armen's plan….like a freaking mouse in a trap! Damn!

Tamika: Shut up. How could we have stopped him? Nobody would have believed Cynemia City's philanthropist would be sadistic. Nor could we have expected him to pin everything he did on us. If anything, he's a genius.

Yusuke: So what?! He murders Neo and we're supposed to sit here and clean up his spilled milk?!

Tamika: Not much we can do. Sorry, but it's true.

Dex: Hey wait….there's only five of us. Where's Seth?

Alicia: Oh! Seth wasn't taken with us!?

Axel: So Seth is on the outside huh? Looks like we'll have to leave it up to him then.

Yusuke: Seth….

In a hospital room, Seth is sitting up as his friends are around. Arnold is on the phone with a dejected look.

Arnold: Yes, I see that. But can't you….yes, I understand they are prisoners but….YES, I can understand you will get in trouble for releasing too much information but…hello?

He sighs and hangs up the phone.

Arnold: No good. They won't even let me talk to them.

Koga: But what's the deal? Doesn't Armen need those guys for his plan? Why lock them up?

Seth: That's obvious. Damn….

Salia: I don't get it. What's obvious?

Seth: If people need to put in a nail, what do they use? A hammer. So you use the hammer to ram the nails inside the wood. But what do you do when you are done using the hammer? You throw it back in the toolbox. Or….away.

Salia: Wait…do you mean then that….?!

Seth: I think in this case….Yusuke and the others are the hammer, Armen's goons were the nails….and Armen is the one who holds the hammer.

Koga: But we have to hurry! We need to get them out of prison!

Arnold: And now do you propose we do that Koga? Just waltz in and free them? Even if we wanted to try some kind of operation, we are only an army of three. Too short to try that kind of mission.

Seth: Then what are we supposed to do!? Let Yusuke and the others get life sentences for Armen's crimes?!

???: Perhaps I can lend some assistance.

Everyone turns as someone walks in the door.

Seth: Prometheus?!

Prometheus: I think we will need others in our operation. So, let's get started, right away.

In the prison, guards are pushing carts to all the prisoners. One stops in front of each of the five's cells.

Guard: Dinner.

Yusuke: I don't want any.

Guard 2: I'd make an exception. This is quite a meal. And….

Guard 3: You'll get a special dessert.

All five guards lift their hats a little.

Yusuke: Wait….Neptune!?

Axel: Mercury?!

Dex: Apollo!

Tamika: You're….Vulcan, right?

Alicia: Diana?

Elsewhere, Armen is at a computer typing stuff in. Grayson and Chimera stand nearby.

Armen: Yes…the finishing touches are almost done.

Grayson: Are you sure the kids won't be able to get in the way? After all, they are such annoying little pests.

Armen: I have no doubt in my mind they will try to get in the way again. Assuming they do, it will not make any difference. My plans are too far in their stage to be stopped now. They can try….but fail.

Chimera: Tamika….

Grayson: Did you say something Chimera?

Chimera: Nothing at all sir.

Armen: I'll warn you my friend. Chances are they will come after you first.

Grayson: No need to worry. I have the card you gave me. I'll be ready to fight if the moment so arises.

Armen: I see. Then soon…..my ultimate project will finally be a reality.

That night, Arnold has goggles on looking at the prison. In other places are Koga and Salia.

Salia: Should be any minute now.

Arnold: Not yet. Five more minutes. Everyone, get in position!

Koga: R-Right!

Steve: Hm….

Emily: What?

Steve: The new kids are too quiet. Grayson said to keep an eye on them in case they get rowdy….but they're awfully calm about this.

Emily: It could just be resignation they are feeling. Not necessarily up to something.

Steve: True. But to warn us about those kids…Grayson obviously takes them really seriously. We can not afford to take them too lightly.

Emily: If you are sure…

Suddenly, an explosion rocks the building. Steve and Emily quickly stand up.

Steve: What?!

Emily: What the hell was that?!

Steve: Call the other guards. I'll go ahead and investigate it first!

Armen and Grayson watch as a monitor flashes red.

Grayson: Well, well, well. Those kids didn't stand still after all.

Armen: Too bad. Had they just stayed put, I might have vouched to release them early. Now they must be….erased.

Chimera simply looks down and doesn't respond. He runs off. In the cell block, Vulcan presses a switch and a hole is blown in the floor.

Vulcan: Hurry. Your D- Wheels are already down there. A tunnel will get us to safety.

Axel: Guess we should thank you. You Olympians are really saving us.

Vulcan: Save it for later. We must leave. At best, we can only give you an hour long gap. We must move.

Yusuke: We mean it. We really owe you guys for this.

Neptune: Save the exchange of greeting cards for later. We need to get moving, come on then!

Everyone hurries into the hole. Steve is running towards the cell block as Apollo looks up.

Apollo: Looks like we'll be having company. Go on, get moving! I'll deal with the nincompoop!

Yusuke looks uncertain before jumping down the hole. Steve runs into the room seeing them escaping down a hole.

Steve: No! They're getting away! Damn it!

Apollo: Sorry, you aren't going any further.

Steve: You really wanna bet that?

Everyone hurries to their D- Wheels under the floor and gets on. Yusuke stops for a second and looks up.

Diana: Hurry. My brother's an idiot, but he can handle himself.

Yusuke: Maybe he can, yeah. But even so, I can't help myself. I'll be back!

Diana: Hold on! Gr…

Alicia: What's going on?!

Diana: Change of plans. Get moving. We need to contact Jupiter.

In the prison room, Apollo and Steve seem ready to fight as Yusuke races out of the hole on his D- Wheel, taking off.

Apollo: What?! Yusuke, that wasn't part of the plan!

Steve: You! Stop right there! You're under arrest!

He runs off after Yusuke as he races down the hallway.

Steve: Emily, get my D- Wheel ready! I've got to stop this guy!

Yusuke races through the front door and down towards the main street. He speeds up when guardrails rise up and he is forced to turn.

Prometheus: Yusuke, can you hear me? What's happening down there?

Yusuke: Um….long story short, I'm trapped.

Prometheus: Right….listen, I have an idea. We're going to take out those guardrails. Just give us a few minutes.

Yusuke: Alright, got it. No problem. I'll….

Steve suddenly races out of a corner and rams Yusuke. He spins out and manages to slide to a stop as Steve comes at him again.

Steve: You aren't getting away from me! Come back to prison right now!

Yusuke: Damn! I can't let him endanger everyone else. Hey, if you want to stop us, then fight me!

Steve: Fight you? Fine. If you won't go quietly, I'll use force!

Prometheus: Yusuke, don't!

Yusuke: Get everyone else first Prometheus! I'll hold him off as long as I can! Neo Speed World, set on!

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

The connection cuts off as both race down the road.

Prometheus: Damn it Yusuke!

Jupiter: No matter. Come on, let's at least get everyone else to safety. And hope…that idiot boy doesn't do anything dangerous.

Both: Duel! [Yusuke LP = 4000] [Steve LP = 4000]

Yusuke: I'll start this duel off. Here we go, draw! Good. This monster will help me stall for time. Right now, that's important. This guy can't be that tough after all. I set a monster. That ends my turn.

Steve: Hmph. I saw you duel in both the DMGP and ROFGP. Don't think you can take me by surprise. I know every single one of your strategies.

Yusuke: That so? Then come at me! Try and take me down, just try it! It's okay. I should be able to hold back a level 4 monster. That's all he can really play. Still, I don't know how good this guy is. I need to be cautious.

Steve: My turn [SPC: Steve = 1 Yusuke = 1]. I summon my Abyss Soldier [ATK 1800/DEF 1300 LV 4]. I discard one WATER monster to the graveyard and return that monster on the field to your hand.

Yusuke: What?! My Curse Diver…

Steve: Abyss Soldier, attack him directly.

It grins and swings its sword, slashing Yusuke across the chest. He gasps in pain and slows down [Yusuke LP = 2200]

Prometheus: Sounds like he's in trouble. Maybe….

Jupiter: No. Remember the plan.

Everyone else is underground racing away.

Alicia: Yusuke….

Dex: I'm sure he's fine, don't worry. After all, he's too tough to lose that easily.

Steve: You're really one of the Kings? I really didn't expect that to work. Maybe you aren't as tough as everyone says. I set two cards and end my turn.

Yusuke: Alright, I'll give you that one. I wasn't expecting a Hand Return deck. You won't catch me off guard next time.

Steve: Whatever you say. But if you lose, you're being locked up again.

Yusuke: That's why I can't lose this duel! Here we go, I draw! [SPC: Yusuke = 2 Steve = 2]. Next I summon Magic Cloaker [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. He's not affected by your Spell or Trap cards.

Steve: Not bad. But my monster affects you. You can't do anything about that.

Yusuke: I set a card and end my turn. Good. Now I'll able to block his attacks. Hope it'll work

Steve: Here we go, I draw. [SPC: Steve = 3 Yusuke = 3]. I'll show no mercy, even to a king. I discard one card in my hand to return a monster on the field to the hand. I send Magic Cloaker away.

Yusuke: I was expecting that! Trap card, Lightning Jump. Now I can summon a monster sent to my hand. Come on back, Magic Cloaker [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now I'll at least be able to block your attack.

Steve: ….I wouldn't be so sure if I were you. I summon another Abyss Soldier [ATK 1800/DEF 1300 LV 4]

Yusuke: No way!

Steve: Now I send this to the graveyard in order to return your monster to your hand.

Yusuke: No….this can't be?

Steve: Take this! Abyss Soldier, attack him directly!

It jumps up and slashes him across his chest, making him spit blood [Yusuke LP = 400]. He begins to slow down and swerve, coughing.

Steve: Time to take you out. Abyss Soldier, finish this duel!

Yusuke: I discard my Crash Dummy and block the opposing attack.

A dummy appears and blocks the attack. Outside a timer counts down

Jupiter: Damn. We only have a 45 minute window of opportunity. Yusuke, you must hurry.

Prometheus: Hurry up….please….

Everyone else keeps moving underground as Yusuke is being pursued above ground still as he looks nervous.

Steve: You will not escape! That, I swear!

Yusuke: Oh man….

Ending

Narrator: Time is racing towards us. Hurry, for soon the time will come. Erase all fear and hesitation, and take that great jump. Next time, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 100: Machine Emperor Pisciel.

Card of the Day: Numb Divine Duke

Episode 245: The God Who Forms the Land!

The land outside the castle begins to shake from all the duels going on. Inside the Earth Room, Sir Granmarg and Cain are still fighting [Sir Granmarg LP = 1800] [Cain LP = 3800]. Jurrac Giganoto and Jurrac Meteor hover on the field [ATK 2100/DEF 1800 LV 7] [ATK 2800/DEF 2000 LV 10] while Cain has Crash Warrior on the field [ATK 3200/DEF 500 LV 5]

Sir Granmarg: At this time, I use the effect of Jurrac Giganoto. For each Jurrac monster in the graveyard, the attack points of all my Jurrac monsters rise by 200. There are a total of 8 Jurrac monsters in my graveyard. Each of my monsters then gains 1600 attack points. [ATK 3700/DEF 1800 LV 7] [ATK 4400/DEF 2000 LV 10].

Cain: No way! They both have over 3000 attack points now?!

Sir Granmarg: Time for me to end this little game. Jurrac Giganoto attacks Crash Warrior. Rex Chomp!

Cain: Crash Warrior negates his own destruction by removing a Warrior monster from play [Acrobat Sniper].

The monster charges Warrior. The monster manages to knock Giganoto back, but the force of the wind almost blows Cain away as he steps ahead [Cain LP = 3300].

Sir Granmarg: You may have avoided that, but you won't avoid this! Jurrac Meteor attacks your monster. Impact!

Cain: Damn! What do I do?! Synchro Medallion prevents effects from affecting his cards. The way it is, I won't take a lot of damage. But it's going to cost me my monster. No….I can't lose my monster! I use the Quick- Play Spell Half- Seize! This lets me halve the attack points of my monster [ATK 1600/DEF 500 LV 5]. Now he can't be destroyed in battle.

Meteor plows into it, creating a huge explosion. Jack and Shaman barely stay on their feet as Cain is blast back by the explosion, rolling across the dirt and hitting a large rock [Cain LP = 400].

Sir Granmarg: My, my. I was not expecting you to do something like that. Why take more damage?

Cain: I'm a Sector Seven leader. And a leader must protect his workers no matter what! A leader must be as loyal to his servants as his servants are to him.

Granmarg is silent and thinks of Chaos King, as well as man in camouflage smoking a cigar.

Sir Granmarg: ….You continue to annoy me so. I'll silence your mouth. I end my turn. Half- Seize no longer applies [ATK 3200/DEF 500 LV 5]. Don't even think about giving up. I want to see your face. When I take everything you believe in and crush it under my boot.

Cain: No problem. Bring it old timer!

Opening [recap of the Turn crossover. The Seven Stars pursue Sado to the park. They attack and everything is flung through time and space. Everyone quickly leaves the area as Yugi and his friends talk. The Seven Stars sit in a hotel, not knowing what to do. Raythe encounters Abbie and their powers collide, causing massive destruction as Yuji and Yugi duke it out. Their duel ends up in a tie as their monsters blow up and Sado appears, swiping the Millennium Puzzle and Yuji]

Back in the Earth room, Cain is panting as a cut above his eyes begins oozing blood.

Cain: Damn….

He tries to wipe it away as Granmarg throws him a tissue.

Sir Granmarg: Cuts above the eye bleed profusely. Cover it up to limit the bleeding.

Cain: I don't need charity from you. If I want my blood to turn my coat red, why not?

Sir Granmarg: Fine. Don't blame me if you become anemic though.

Cain: Here we go! I draw. Not much I can do. Somehow I've got to stay alive for just a little longer. All I can do is keep playing defense and hold back his attacks. But I have to be careful about sending monsters to his graveyard. That's only going to raise the power of his monsters. Need to be pace myself here. I set a card. Next I'll change my Crash Warrior to defense mode [ATK 3200/DEF 500 LV 5] and end my turn.

Jack: That can't be all he can do! Granmarg's got way more cards than he does!

Shaman: Yes. It would appear things are not looking good. This Granmarg…he's very strong. And yet….I see such deep sadness within him.

Jack: Sadness? What do you mean?

Shaman: I can't really describe it. He just seems…..so very sad. As though he is in pain, even now.

Sir Granmarg: I draw. I summon Jurrac Dino [ATK 1700-3300/DEF 800 LV 3]. Let's battle. Go Jurrac Dino, Jurrac Giganoto, Jurrac Meteor.

Cain: I don't think so! Trap card, Negate Attack! Every attack against me is now negated. So my monster is safe.

All three monsters plow into a barrier and fling back.

Sir Granmarg: I see. That was foolish of me. Always should be wary of set cards. I end my turn.

Cain: Something's odd with this guy. He's not spouting his annoying metaphors. Come to think of it, he's acting a lot more depressed than usual. Gah! Come on McKnight, focus! You need to worry about winning the duel! Can't let anything else distract me. Gotta stay tough, stay focused. Here we go, I draw. I use Pot of Greed. This lets me draw 2 cards from my deck. Next I summon Comrade Swordsman of Landstar [ATK 500/DEF 1200 LV 3]. As long as this guy is out, he powers up all of my Warrior type monsters by 400 attack points [ATK 900/DEF 1200 LV 3] [ATK 3600/DEF 500 LV 5].

Sir Granmarg: Such a thing is useless I'm afraid. Even with that boost in power, you would have to be insane to attack me.

Cain: That's not my goal. I tune my level 3 Comrade Swordsman of Landstar and my level 5 Crash Warrior.

Swordsman becomes 3 rings that Warrior flies through, becoming 5 stars [3 + 5 = 8]

Cain: Come on out Colossal Fighter [ATK 2800/DEF 1000 LV 8]. For each Warrior monster in the graveyard, he gains 100 attack points. There are 6 Warrior monsters in the graveyard [ATK 3400/DEF 1000 LV 8]. Go on, attack Jurrac Dino!

It flies forward and punches the monster, taking it down. Granmarg stands still as the wind blows [Sir Granmarg LP = 1700].

Sir Granmarg: Another Jurrac has been sent to the graveyard. This powers up my monsters even more [ATK 4600/DEF 2000 LV 10] [ATK 3900/DEF 1800 LV 7].

Cain: Scary dinoes. Oo. I set a card. Turn end.

Sir Granmarg: I see. It is my turn then. I draw.

Jack: What he'd do that for?! Now he's even more defenseless!

Shaman: Not necessarily. True, his monster is in attack mode, but he dealt damage. And he has that set card. It's probably a game breaker. Otherwise, he would not play such a risky move. Cain is not that kind of man.

Sir Granmarg: He is clearly luring me into some kind of trap. I can see it in his smug grin. How I hate that grin….I'll wipe it off his face. Truly….it is such an ugly thing. I'll erase it. I summon Jurrac Iguanon [ATK 1700-3500/DEF 700 LV 4]. Now let's battle. This time you won't slip away gazelle. Prepare to be eaten.

Cain: Fooled ya. Trap card, Grave Shift! Now all monsters in both of our graveyards are removed from play.

Sir Granmarg: What?!

Cain: All your Jurracs are gone! So are my Warriors [ATK 1700/DEF 700 LV 4] [ATK 2800/DEF 1000 LV 8]. Now, let's see our monsters match up based on pure power.

Fighter punches straight through Iguanon when it charges. The monster twitches and blows up as Granmarg sticks his sword in the ground to stop from being blown backwards [Sir Granmarg LP = 600].

Sir Granmarg: No problem. Another Jurrac is in the graveyard, which will power up my monsters once more.

Cain: Come on, I'm not that stupid. The effect of Grave Shift is active until the end of the turn.

Sir Granmarg: It is?! Damn….I have to change my monsters back to defense mode [ATK 2800/DEF 2000 LV 10] [ATK 2100/DEF 1800 LV 7]. Damn….how could I act so rash? Now things are looking bad.

Cain: Here we go, I draw. I set a card. Now Colossal Fighter attacks your Jurrac Giganoto!

Fighter leaps into the air and crushes it.

Cain: That ends my turn. At this time, Grave Shift returns all cards back to the graveyards [ATK 3400/DEF 1000 LV 8]. Too bad your monster is gone. Giganoto can no longer power up your monsters.

Jack: He's doing well out there.

Shaman: Yes, indeed. But still….Granmarg's aura has not changed. He most likely will not just lie down and accept this.

Sir Granmarg: My turn. I use the Spell card Paradise Lost. I remove from play a Field Spell in the graveyard and draw 2 cards. Now I use Soul Infants. I send Jurrac Meteor to the graveyard. Now I can summon monsters whose levels add up Meteor's level from my graveyard. I'll revive these three monsters. Come on, Jurrac Brachis [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 3], Jurrac Dino [ATK 1700/DEF 800 LV 3], and Destroyersaurus [ATK 1800/DEF 1100 LV 4]. You made me look like a fool. I will not let that go gazelle. The lion must not look like a fool because of its food. I summon Jurrac Stauriko in defense mode [ATK 500/DEF 400 LV 2]. That ends my turn.

Cain: Here we go! I summon Marauding Captain [ATK 1200/DEF 400 LV 3]. Let's go! I attack Jurrac Brachis with Colossal Fighter!

Sir Granmarg: Trap card, Trick Offering. Now a monster with a similar level becomes the target of your attack. I choose Jurrac Dino.

Cain: No problem!

It extends its fist and plows the monster into the ground.

Cain: And now my Captain will attack Jurrac Stauriko!

It slices through it.

Sir Granmarg: When he is destroyed, I can summon two Tokens [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1 each]

Cain: Alright, turn end.

Sir Granmarg: I draw. And now the final curtain will fall. I summon Jurrac Ptera [ATK 800/DEF 1500 LV 3].

Shaman: …It can't be!

Jack: What is it old man!? Hang on….five monsters, level of….oh no!

Cain: Here it comes.

Sir Granmarg: I tune my level 3 Jurrac Brachis, level 3 Jurrac Ptera, level 4 Destroyersaurus, and both level 1 Tokens.

Brachis becomes 3 rings that Destroyersaurus, Ptera, and both Tokens fly through, becoming 9 stars [3 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 12]

Sir Granmarg: Rumble great earth and move, showing your great and regal self as the land itself. Limit Over Synchro Summon! Creator of Earth- Rikerra!

The ground shakes so badly that Jack and Shaman almost fall over. A tail emerges from the ground as something large rises up. Cain sweats as a giant armadillo like creature now stands, opening its eyes and roaring [ATK 5000/DEF 5000 LV 12].

Cain: A Creator huh? So this thing is what the others fought….

Jack: Whoa….

Shaman: Such amazing power….even my own Hot Heart can't compete with it.

Sir Granmarg: Meet the god that forms the land. With it, I will bury you under a mountain. Rikerra, attack his Colossal Fighter. Continent Break Fissure!

Cain: I don't think so! Trap card, Gigantic Iron Shield. Now Fighter goes into defense mode, safe from injury [ATK 3400/DEF 1000 LV 8]

Sir Granmarg: Fool. Any monster that my Creator battles is forced to obey the laws of the earth. In other words, I can either put your monster in attack mode, or defense mode. I choose Attack mode.

Cain: But…

Sir Granmarg: Farewell…..gazelle.

It stomps the ground, creating a massive shockwave that hurtles towards Colossal Fighter. It is forced into attack mode [ATK 2800/DEF 1000 LV 8]. A mountain rises from the ground, destroying it. Dust is kicked up as Cain is blown away. Granmarg stands for a second, his cape billowing in the dusty wind as he turns.

Sir Granmarg: And so the lion kills the gazelle.

Cain: Don't….count me out….

Granmarg turns as Cain stands there, covered in dust. One of his lenses has shattered and blood is dripping down from his cut even faster.

Sir Granmarg: Impossible! You shouldn't still be alive!

Cain: Yeah, how about that? Simply this. Gigantic Iron Shield also negates all damage I take this turn. And using Colossal Fighter's effect, I can revive one Warrior monster in the graveyard. I choose Duke of Divine Hearts [ATK 3300/DEF 1400 LV 8].

Sir Granmarg: I see. I should have expected as much. But it matters not. You're already wounded, bleeding and limping. Soon the lion will jump in for the king. Turn end.

Cain: Can't lose….won't lose….not when everyone's counting on me!

Sir Granmarg: Allow me a question, Cain McKnight. Why is it you support Sector Seven?

Cain: Why? I believe in them.

Sir Granmarg: No, that is a crappy answer. I want the honest truth. Why do you support them? Give me a real reason. Is it their motives? Their actions? Or their morals?

Cain: Hm….tough question actually. I'd say….I fight for what they stand for. No matter what, I'll fight for peace.

Sir Granmarg: ….I see. You are truly a gazelle, following a group. You simply follow blindly as your pack decides what to do. Truly it is the definition of pathetic.

Cain: Huh?

Sir Granmarg: Let me tell you a story Cain. A story of a man who loved his country. A man who loved his country so much, he would follow it to hell and back. A man who loved his country, so very much, that he joined the army to fight for it. And the first decades in the military was a dream come true. Fighting to keep his country safe at all costs. He was well prepared to throw his life on the line. But as the years went on, his eyes began to open and look around at what was near him. As he watched, he saw his country turn sour. As they grew stronger, they grew hungrier for power. And they began to invade other countries to make their sick fantasy come to pass.

On a battlefield, a much younger Granmarg watches the destruction around him with sad eyes. In a village, people are running as soldiers are torching the buildings as Granmarg stands frozen. A forest is then burnt as Granmarg watches flower petals flying through the smoky air with tears in his eyes.

Sir Granmarg: And by then….I had enough. I could no longer bear to see the country I loved so much turn to evil. I left the army and wondered lost, a man without purpose or a reason to live.

Granmarg sits in the rain as Chaos King has an umbrella and extends a hand.

Sir Granmarg: I was then inducted into the Knights. I only agreed to see what their motives were. Even now, I do not agree with them. But I joined and stay for one reason. What should I believe in? Hope or despair? That's what I want to learn. So keep fighting and we can both learn.

Cain: I…draw. I use Deed to the Country. I destroy a monster on the field and draw 2 cards. I destroy Marauding Captain. I can understand you Granmarg. Yet at the same time, you still really confuse me.

Sir Granmarg: Come again?

Cain: It is good to believe in your country. But if you truly believed in it, you would never lose faith in it! You would stand by it and what it did, no matter what!

Sir Granmarg: I really don't get you. How can you have such blind allegiance? How can you follow that organization through everything? Does it matter that much to you?

Cain: Yeah….it does. True, Sector Seven might not have done great things. Sure, some things they might even be ashamed of. But if you truly loved something, you would also help guide them! I'll stand by Sector Seven through thick and thin! And if they ever deviate from their path, I'll help guide Sector Seven back in the correct direction!

His deck begins to glow as a powerful aura radiates from him.

Shaman: Can it be…!?

Sir Granmarg: Impossible!

Cain: Heh. It's about time. I draw my two cards! Now I reverse the level of a monster [ATK 3300/DEF 1400 LV -8] and Special Summon my Agent of Seven [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 8]

Jack: That thing….wow does this mean…!?

Cain: I tune the level -8 Duke of Divine Hearts and level 8 Agent of Seven!

Seven becomes 8 rings that Duke flies through, becoming 8 black stars that destroy the rings [-8 + 8 = 0]

Cain: At the end of the kingdom's era, the soldiers will pick up the pieces and build a new kingdom! Zero Synchro! Show yourself, Numb Divine Duke [ATK 3800/DEF 2800 LV 0].

Sir Granmarg: Big deal. It is still too weak.

Cain: Maybe so, but that's the point. The effect of my monster deals all damage I take to my opponent instead. Go Duke! Change your agony into strength!

Sir Granmarg: I use his effect and change your monster into defense mode. Now you can't wound me.

Cain: I knew you would do that. I use the Spell card Mono E Mono. Now both our monsters are forced into attack mode and forced to do battle!

Sir Granmarg: This can't be….how could I lose?! Me….number 3!?

Cain: Go Agony Redirector!

The monster swings its sword. The monster plows into Rikerra. The forced of the attack is absorbed into the sword and turns it bright red. The Knight swings the sword again, releasing a powerful shockwave that cuts through the Creator. The red wave then streaks towards Granmarg and engulfs him [Sir Granmarg LP = 0]. He stands for a moment before falling to his knees as Cain breathes deeply and deactivates his Disk.

Jack: Nice work!

Shaman: Yes. Even I'll give you credit.

Cain: No problem. I just hope everyone else won their battles.

Granmarg stands up again, shivering in pain. He draws his sword and slides it over to Cain. He picks it up.

Cain: Why?

Sir Granmarg: I'm no longer a Knight. What you do means nothing to me. Just promise…you won't lose faith in what you believe in.

Cain: You don't need to worry about that. Come on guys, let's move!

They run off as Granmarg sits there.

Sir Granmarg: I only hope you can….after learning the truth of everything.

Down in the dungeon, shouts are head. Nihility, Effigy, and Delg walk by a cell and freeze up.

Sir Thestalos: Finally! Our pizza is here!

Sir Caius: Get me out of here! Please! I can not deal with this group of idiots anymore!

Lady Urma: You're no peach yourself Caius.

Effigy: But….this makes no sense! Didn't you all die?!

Sir Ginro: That was all a trick.

Sir Kuraz: He wanted to lure you here under that impression. It would raise the seeds of battle.

Nihility: Then that means….everything, the fights, the Chaos, a time limit. It was all a Trap.

Chaos King sits on his throne and begins to chuckle.

Chaos King: All according to plan.

Huge amounts of Chaos containers bubble behind him.

Ending [recap of crossover. The casts from both arrive at where Sado is as he begins to absorb Yuji and Yugi's power. They both activate their Duel Disks and take him on head on. Sado quickly summons a field full of Ritual monsters as Yuji and Yugi begin to summon their ace cards. In the end, they manage to defeat Sado as he morphs into a powerful creature. The Seven Stars combine into the Seven- Star Knight and destroy him with one swipe of its sword, saying farewell as it returns to its original timeline]

Card of the Day: Jurrac Meteor

Episode 244: Sir Granmarg, the Eldest Knight

Yuji: It's settled. Before we go though….

He holds out his hand. Everyone looks at each other and puts their hands in the circle as well.

Yuji: Good luck everyone. Let us meet back here again as soon as we win our duels. No matter what we face, no matter what stands in our way, we will meet up here again and go home together!

They throw their arms up and run down different hallways through different doors. Cain and his team run down an orange hallway. Granmarg sits meditating when he opens his eyes, his helmet lying on his lap.

Sir Granmarg: And the gazelle enters the lion's den.

Opening [recap of season 3. Yuji races down the rod when a Dark Claw member challenges him. Serena and Sasuke stand in front of the school as Serena fights Yuji. Mushiro summons his Ally of Justice monsters as Yuji smashes through them. Raythe defeats Pirate and his duel gang. Alice fights the Dark Claw member underground. Luna destroys the Dark Claw member's Road Warriors. Yuji battles and defeats the evil teacher. Tyson loses to Sasuke as Light and Darkness Dragon flies. X and Raythe race down the road. Enzan duels the man as Yuji fights Duncan. Takimaru faces the masked boy as everyone enters the Riding Duel Cup. Raythe and Serena duel, then X and Cain. Enzan defeats Mushiro as Missile Warriors destroy the Oni monsters. Yuji fights and defeats Cain with Blade Warrior as Raythe defeats Enzan. Yuji and Raythe clash as Raythe loses. Yuji goes up against Zephyr and defeats him using Assault Mode. Yuji then fights a thief who summons a Blue- Eyes White Dragon]

Cain, Shaman, and Jack run down the hallway. Jack is panting in exhaustion and struggling to keep up.

Cain: Pick up the pace!

Shaman: You need to exercise more. You are terribly out of shape.

Jack: Great….now I'm being dissed by the old man….

Shaman smacks him on the head and blood squirts out.

Shaman: I'm not old!

Jack: Gah, you made me bleed! I'll kill you old man!

Cain looks back and sighs.

Cain: We don't make a likely trio. Maybe I should just ditch them…..no, it's like Raika always said. You never abandon your team in the thick of battle.

He has a sweat drop as the two continue to fight.

Cain: .….Even if it IS those two.

He suddenly snaps back ahead.

Jack: Huh? What?

Shaman: I sense it. Incredibly strong power is down that way.

Cain: Jeez….it had to be him. Come on, let's hurry.

They all run down the hallway. They come to a door and open it as they are on top of a mountain in the middle of a range.

Jack: Wait, huh?! What?! How?!

Shaman: They're holograms. Nothing to get too excited about.

Jack: Holograms huh? Wow….I'd love to get a look at their hologram projectors! They must be amazing!

Shaman: Now's not the time for that!

They begin fighting again as Cain walks ahead. Granmarg sits there meditating as he looks up.

Sir Granmarg: So we meet again….gazelle.

Cain: It's been a while, lion.

Sir Granmarg: ….I don't believe conversation is needed, right?

Cain: No. Guess not. Let's just cut to the chase. We are in a hurry.

Sir Granmarg: I see. I won't try to keep you long then. So please lose quickly.

Cain: Not going to happen!

He activates his Duel Disk. Granmarg slowly stands and puts his helmet on, holding his hand near the ground. A handle emerges as he pulls his sword out of the ground, earth falling from it as he holds it front of him.

Both: Duel! [Cain LP = 4000] [Sir Granmarg LP = 4000].

Sir Granmarg: I am going to take the first turn.

Cain: Hey, the lion making a move before the gazelle? That isn't exactly what I would call fair.

Sir Granmarg: Indeed. But if the gazelle moves first, the lion won't be able to catch it. This is simply to get things even. I draw. I set a monster on the field. Then I place one card face down and end my turn.

Cain: Here we go, draw! This guy used a Gem-Knight deck last time. That means he'll try to Fusion Summon. Then again, that was just his shabti. Who knows how powerful he really is. I'm sure that #3 title isn't just for show. I summon Mystic Swordsman LV 2 [ATK 900/DEF 0 LV 2]. Now I use the Spell card Level Up. This lets me take Mystic Swordsman and level him up. Come on out, Mystic Swordsman LV 4 [ATK 1900/DEF 1600 LV 4]. Let's get ready to fight! Whenever he attacks a monster in face down defense mode, he destroys it instantly.

Swordsman flies forward, chopping the monster in half with its sword. The monster briefly shows before dying.

Cain: A dinosaur? That's weird.

Sir Granmarg: Nicely done. I should have set some kind of trap. You got the better of me, good show.

Cain: As if I need compliments from you! I end my turn.

Sir Granmarg: Then it is my turn. I draw. I summon Jurrac Aeolo [ATK 200/DEF 200 LV 1].

Cain: I knew something wasn't right! That isn't your Gem-Knight deck!

Sir Granmarg: Come now gazelle. You did not honestly think I would reveal my strategy to you the first time we dueled right?

Cain: ….Gr. I should have guessed. I'm such a moron!

Sir Granmarg: Indeed. My shabti was only using a fake deck to test you. Had I used my real deck, you would have lost within seconds.

Cain: Whatever. No matter what deck you use against me, it won't make a difference. This duel will still be mine. Don't even try to win.

Jack: He sure is confident.

Shaman: No. It's an act. I can see it. Deep down, he's concerned. Even….scared.

Jack: Scared? Of what?

Shaman: Probably what I am. His pure power.

Sir Granmarg: Ha ha ha! How amusing for the gazelle to taunt the lion. I should bite you to punish you. I use the effect of Jurrac Aeolo. By sending this to the graveyard, I revive a level 4 or below Jurrac monster in the graveyard. I'll bring back the monster you ruthlessly killed. Come back to life, Jurrac Protops [ATK 1700/DEF 1200 LV 4]. For each monster my opponent controls, he gains 100 attack points [ATK 1800/DEF 1200 LV 4].

Cain: Sorry to disappoint you. But your monster isn't good enough.

Sir Granmarg: Yes, indeed. Let's fix that, shall we? I send Destroyersaurus to the graveyard. This lets me take Jurassic World and add it to my hand. Now I activate the Field Spell Jurassic World.

The field changes to a prehistoric jungle.

Sir Granmarg: When this card is out, all Dinosaur monsters gain 300 attack points and defense points [ATK 2100/DEF 1500 LV 4].

Cain: A Field Spell! That affects all cards on the field!

Sir Granmarg: Let's battle! Jurrac Protops attacks your monster.

Protops rams the monster and charges through it. Cain holds a hand up as a small breeze blows [Cain LP = 3800]

Cain: Damn….

Sir Granmarg: I have the first bite. My monster is weaker as a result [ATK 2000/DEF 1500 LV 4], but it's no problem. I end my turn.

Cain: Very well. Now I draw. I use Graceful Charity. I draw 3 cards and discard 2. Next I use Reinforcement of the Army. This allows me to take a level 4 or below monster in my deck and put him in my hand. Now I summon Goblin Attack Force [ATK 2300/DEF 0 LV 4].

Sir Granmarg: What an impressive monster. But with its appearance, my own monster gets stronger [ATK 2100/DEF 1500 LV 4].

Cain: Not a problem. I attack your Jurrac Protops with Goblin Attack Force!

They surround Protops and club it until it vanishes. Granmarg moans in pain from the backlash [Sir Granmarg LP = 3800].

Cain: Since I attacked, they go into defense mode [ATK 2300/DEF 0 LV 4]. I set a card and end my turn.

Jack: He's managed to even up their life points. That's good.

Shaman: Yes, but now his monster is in defense mode. That means he can easily lose it during his next turn.

Sir Granmarg: First I use the Trap card Miracle's Wake. This revives the monster you just destroyed. Come on Jurrac Protops [ATK 1700-2100/DEF 1200-1500 LV 4]. Then I release him in order to Advance Summon my Jurrac Herra [ATK 2300-2600/DEF 1500-1800 LV 6].

Cain: Damn! That Jurassic World keeps powering up his monsters. If I want to deal some feasible damage, I must take it out.

Sir Granmarg: Of course, your monster is in defense mode. Even if I attack, I won't deal any damage. Let's fix that. I equip my monster with Fairy Meteor Crush. This gives him the power to deal Piercing damage.

Shaman: If this hits….

Sir Granmarg: Let's battle. Jurrac Herra attacks your monster in defense mode. Stomp it into dust!

Cain: Trap card, Spirit Force! This lets me negate the damage from your attack!

Herra stomps on the monster, a barrier appearing to protect Cain from the explosion.

Sir Granmarg: I see. I couldn't deal damage to you after all. Too bad. I'll get my chance next turn.

Cain: We'll see. You assume you'll even have a next turn! I draw. I summon Acrobat Sniper [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3]. By halving his attack points, he can wage a direct attack [ATK 600/DEF 300 LV 3]. Acrobat Laser!

It flips backwards and shoots Granmarg through the chest with a laser. He steps back gasping [Sir Granmarg LP = 3200].

Cain: I set a card. That ends my turn. At this time, the effect of Acrobat Sniper no longer applies [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3]

Sir Granmarg: Your fight and retreat strategy are lost on me. Here we go, I draw. I summon Jurrac Brachis [ATK 1000-1300/DEF 1000-1300 LV 3]. Let's battle. Your monster won't hide from damage this turn. I attack with Jurrac Herra.

Cain: Gotcha. Trap card, No Entry! Now all monsters in attack mode are forced into defense mode. That includes your Jurrac Herra and Jurrac Brachis. [ATK 1200/DEF 300 LV 3] [ATK 1300/DEF 1300 LV 3] [ATK 2600/DEF 1800 LV 6].

Sir Granmarg: Damn. Clever of you. There appears to be nothing else I can do. I end my turn.

Cain: Looks like my draw now. I release Acrobat Sniper and Advance Summon my Crash Warrior [ATK 2000/DEF 500 LV 5]. When this guy is summoned, I remove from play the monster I released to summon him and raise his attack points by the attack points of the monster I released. He also gains the monster's effect [ATK 3200/DEF 500 LV 5].

Sir Granmarg: My monsters are in defense mode. Even if you attack, no harm will come to me.

Cain: I wouldn't be so sure. I use Arms Dealer. Now one Equip Spell on the field goes to my monster. I'll take that Fairy Meteor Crush thank you.

Sir Granmarg: Ho.

Cain: Let's get ready to battle! Destroy Jurrac Herra! Crash Beam!

It fires a beam of energy from its eyes that combine into one big beam that pierces through Herra. The monster blows up and Granmarg slides back from the force of the explosion, falling back on his back [Sir Granmarg LP = 1800].

Jack: Yeah! Nice hit!

Shaman: Not bad. A Sector Seven leader is so powerful. I can see why Enzan has so much faith in them now.

Sir Granmarg uses his sword as a walking stick and struggles to stand up, stumbling over a few times before he stands, wheezing and gasping.

Cain: Hey old timer, you don't seem so good. Looks like you should go right ahead and check yourself into an old folk's home.

Sir Granmarg: Yes, I'll admit. I am starting to get on in years. But that won't stop me. I have my own assignment to fulfill.

Cain: You're still serving the king? How on earth can you do that knowing the things he's done! Why?!

Sir Granmarg: I could say the same to you. Raika is gone, departed from Sector Seven. The leader you love, Michael, is lost to the ages. Akagi Kron got his start here. Why do you stay so loyal to Sector Seven, even now?

Cain: I believe in Sector Seven for the things they stand for. Peace, hope, evolution. Despicable people like you wouldn't understand that! You don't have loved ones to fight for! You don't have people who count on you and truly care about you. But just saying that stuff makes me sound like a jerk. I'll show how right I am by winning this duel and taking your sword! I end my turn.

Sir Granmarg: ….How assuming of you. To think I had no past before the Knights. Arrogant for a gazelle, don't you think. Perhaps….the lion should teach you the lesson about the grasslands. I draw. I use Refresh. This card can only be used if the life points I have are lower than my opponent's. I am then allowed to draw until I have 6 cards in my hand.

Cain: Seven cards? But why would he do that?

Sir Granmarg: I draw then. Yes, good cards. I summon my Jurrac Guaiba [ATK 1700-2000/DEF 400-700 LV 4]. Now I tune my level 3 Jurrac Brachis and my level 4 Jurrac Guaiba.

Brachis roars and becomes 3 rings that Guaiba flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Sir Granmarg: Roar, savage dinosaur! Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Jurrac Giganoto [ATK 2100-2400/DEF 1800-2100 LV 7].

Cain: You use Synchro as well?

Sir Granmarg: Using his effect, all Jurracs gain 200 for the number of Jurrac monsters in my graveyard. There are a total of 5 Jurrac monsters [ATK 3400/DEF 2100 LV 7]. But….this is not enough. I use De- Synchro. Now I send him back to my Extra Deck and summon back my original material monsters. Come, Jurrac Brachis [ATK 1000-1300/DEF 1000-1300 LV 4] and Jurrac Guaiba [ATK 1700-2000/DEF 400-700 LV 4].

Cain: But….why?

Sir Granmarg: Now for the Spell card Inferno Reckless Summon. When a monster with 1500 or less attack points is Special Summoned, I summon all copies in my deck. I summon two more Jurrac Brachis monsters [ATK 1000-1300/DEF 1000-1300 LV 4 each]. That's not all. I use the Spell card Double Summon. This lets me summon another monster from my hand this turn. I'll summon Jurrac Velo [ATK 1700-2000/DEF 1000-1300 LV 4]

Jack: A Creator?!

Shaman: No. His monsters levels are too high. Not to mention he has 3 Tuners out. He can't possibly summon anything unless….oh my.

Sir Granmarg: I tune my level 3 Jurrac Brachis and level 4 Jurrac Guaiba.

Brachis becomes 3 rings that Guaiba flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]

Roar, savage dinosaur! Synchro Summon! Show yourself, Jurrac Giganoto [ATK 2100-2400/DEF 1800-2100 LV 7].

Cain: That guy again?!

Sir Granmarg: And now he powers up all my monsters. Even if the number of monsters in my graveyard have not gone up. [ATK 3400/DEF 2100 LV 7] [ATK 2300/DEF 1200 LV 3 each] [ATK 3000/DEF 1300 LV 4].

Cain: Whoa….but I'm not worried. Crash Warrior negates his destruction once per turn by removing a Warrior monster. Attacking me is a big mistake. I equip this to one of my Jurrac Brachis monsters. Now it is no longer a Tuner monster. I tune the level 3 Jurrac Brachis that is a Tuner, level 3 Jurrac Brachis that is not a Tuner, and level 4 Jurrac Velo.

Brachis becomes 3 rings that that Brachis and Velo fly through, becoming 7 stars [3 + 4 + 3 = 10]

Sir Granmarg: Rip the sky and earth! Synchro Summon! Jurrac Meteor [ATK 2800/DEF 2000 LV 10]

Cain: Uh oh….

Sir Granmarg: Meteor has the power to destroy all cards on the field. Let the Ice Age come. Impact!

Cain: Don't think so! I remove from play Rubber Warrior. Now my monsters aren't destroyed by a card effect. But yours on the other hand, are!

The meteor plows into the ground, but Rubber Warrior appears and the Meteor hits it, bouncing it back at Granmarg's field, hitting the ground and creating a massive explosion that engulfs Granmarg.

Jack: Yeah, that got him!

Shaman: No. It can not be that easy.

Cain: This guy….#3? No way. Unless…..he has some kind of Trap set up!

Sir Granmarg: Fool. There is nothing you can do against me.

Cain's eyes widen when he sees both monsters still on the field.

Sir Granmarg: Synchro Medallion. During the turn it is sent to the graveyard, my Synchro monsters can not be touched. And don't forget the effect of Jurrac Giganoto. There are now 8 Jurrac monsters in the graveyard. Jurassic World was destroyed, by Giganoto powers up enough [ATK 3700/DEF 1800 LV 7] [ATK 4400/DEF 2000 LV 10]

Cain freezes up in fear and steps back.

Sir Granmarg: The Rock-Solid Ruler. The Wisest Knight. The Tres Warrior. My dueling skills even acknowledged the King's respect. Cain McKnight, you will lose this duel. You and everything you stand for. I'll crush you….and Sector along with you, gazelle.

Cain: Damn it. This….does not look good.

Ending [recap of season 3. Yuji keeps fighting as Blue- Eyes Shining Dragon appears. Yuji, Raythe, and Enzan fight against the duelist as Trident Dragion takes out Yuji. Alpha appears and takes out Hanson, revealing he is Yuji. He challenges Enzan and Raythe, coming back to his senses. Yuji is on the boat and defeats the Dark Claw admin. Enzan duels against the old man as he uses Yu-Jo Friendship. Hunter G and Mushiro work together against the two Dark Claw members. They all attack their new base and Yuji and Raythe fight the two computers. Raythe faces the thief and destroys Catapult Turtle. Serena and Raythe then do battle and Raythe is able to defeat her. She and Raythe team up to take on X and Sasuke. Yuji fights another Dark Claw member and summons Toolbox Warrior. He then fights Enzan and takes out Unbreakable Fortress, celebrating his birthday. Des Blood defeats the guard and frees all the prisoners, summoning a shadow. Raythe and Des Blood fight, revealing his identity as Akagi Kron and summons World's End Dragon, finishing him off. Yuji and Kron then, destroying Dragon using Seven- Star Knight, but the real Dragon appears. The Seven Stars try to fight it and fuse into the Knight. It pierces the chest of the monster and it blows up. At last, Yuji defeats X again and all the Seven Stars watch the sun]

Card of the Day: Tuner Lord

Episode 98: Tears From the Heart

In town, lots of police cars are driving down the road to the stadium. Soon, the entire building is surrounded. The police chief is there clicking his teeth.

Officer: Sir, everything's in place.

Chief: Good. Go back to your post.

Officer: Sir, I mean no disrespect, but what exactly are we doing here?

Chief: Who knows? We just wait. Until….that bast ard gives us the okay.

He looks back at the stadium. Grayson has a wide grin on his face as he watches the duel go on.

Grayson: They're here.

Armen: I see. Then everything is good. We just need to wait for things to escalate.

Opening

Both Neo and Yusuke continue to race down the road [Neo LP = 2600] [Yusuke LP = 3200]. Yusuke has no cards. Neo has no set cards and Vylon Beta equipped with Rare Metalmorph and Power Glove [ATK 3000/DEF 1500 LV 6].

Announcer: What a turn of events! One turn ago, Yusuke was in complete control of the duel! Now he appears to have fallen behind! Will he be able to make a comeback!?

Man 2: You jerk! Are you going to hurt our second king?!

Woman: Get out of here monster!

They begin to throw things at Neo. He looks around scared and swerves to avoid the things.

Sigma: See? They don't understand us. To have a human heart means to have hatred. To have a heart means to discriminate. You really want to waste your time with something like that?

Neo: …I….

Yusuke: Neo, don't worry about them! After all, you're not dueling them, you're dueling me! And you better keep your attention on me at all times!

Neo: Well…okay then!

Salia, Koga, and Arnold are watching the duel.

Salia: I'm confused. I want Seth to be avenged but….I don't want him to lose either,

Arnold: How can you say that? Seth is lying in a coma thanks to him. He should be torn to pieces and melted into soda ca

Salia: Yes, I should feel that way. But….Seth wanted to save him. So I want him to be saved too.

Koga: I feel that way too!

Arnold: …Jeez. You're going to make me feel like a jerk if I say otherwise. Fine, I feel the same way.

Yusuke: Here we go. Draw [SPC: Yusuke = 10 Neo = 10]. In one turn, I'll have surpassed Neo Speed World. Then I can destroy all of his cards. But if I do that…

He looks ahead to see Neo.

Yusuke: ….No, let's wait and weigh my options. I know I'll think of something. A way to win and save Neo. I set a monster and a card. That ends my turn.

Neo: Wow. Do I have you on the defense already? I must be a lot better than I thought.

Sigma: Say, nice banter kid.

Yusuke: Nah. I'm only throwing something down. This is nothing.

Neo: Glad to hear me. Otherwise I would have lamented getting excited. Here we go, I draw! [SPC: Neo = 11 Yusuke = 11]. I pay 10 Speed Counters to use the effect of Neo Speed World. Now I can destroy one card on the field since I also have a Speed Spell in my hand. [SPC: Neo = 1 Yusuke = 11]. I destroy your set monster.

A lightning bolt comes down and destroys it.

Neo: Next I summon Vylon Ohm [ATK 1500/DEF 200 LV 4]. I attack directly with both my monsters! This should do the trick! Finish him off!

Yusuke: Like I said before, this won't be that easy. Trap card, Winding Highway. Now when your monster attacks, there is an equal chance of your attack hitting, or redirecting. Let's see how lucky of a man you are!

Beta's laser fires. A highway appears as the attack flies into it and follows the path. It spirals around and points towards Vylon Ohm, sending the attack hurtling towards Vylon Ohm. Neo gasps as the attack hits and blows up Ohm. Neo screams in pain as the shockwaves rock him [Neo LP = 1100]. He slams into the wall and chunk of his arm cracks off, revealing circuitry underneath.

Yusuke: Neo!

He speeds up to meet him as his eyes are red.

Sigma: Yeah?

Yusuke's eyes widen as Sigma kicks him and speeds ahead, his eyes turning back to normal.

Neo: No! This is my fight! Don't interfere!

Sigma: Yeah, yeah.

Yusuke: Neo, are you okay?!

Neo: Yes, I'm fine! Don't stop, no matter what!

Yusuke: Neo…

Neo: I don't care if my body is torn to pieces! But I want to know….if there really is a heart under there! Turn end.

Yusuke: Here I go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Neo = 2]. If I use Neo Speed World, either by paying 12 or 10 Speed Counters, I could win. But if I do that….

Neo coughs and oil leaks out. Yusuke looks unsure as the crowd begins to yell at him.

Men: Stop wasting time and finish him!

Woman: We don't want a wuss for a king!

Man 2: If you don't win, get out of here!

Yusuke: I…I….I summon Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I use Speed Spell- Speed Energy. Now for this turn only, I multiply the attack points of my monster by 200 for all the Speed Counters I have. Since I have 12 Speed Counters, my Crusher gains 2400 attack points [ATK 4300/DEF 0 LV 4].

Dex: He can win the duel now!

Axel: Don't Yusuke! He still has a….

Yusuke: I attack with Heavy Crusher! Go, Heavy Press.

Neo: This isn't like you….Trap card, Double Vy. This lets me remove from play 2 Vylon monsters in my graveyard to negate an attack against me.

The monster blows into a wall of golden energy and is flung back, rolling across the ground and coming to a stop.

Yusuke: Rats, I lost my chance! Turn end.

Neo: Back to me [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Neo = 3]. I summon Vylon Stigma [ATK 1600/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I attack with Vylon Beta! Destroy Heavy Crusher.

It fires two lasers and chops the monster in two. The lights hit and burn Yusuke as he screams in pain [Yusuke LP = 2100]. He begins to slow down.

Neo: Now Vylon Stigma attacks directly!

It spins until it begins a solid sphere of light and rams into Yusuke, sending him flying. He hits the road and bounces way behind [Yusuke LP = 500].

Announcer: Oh my goodness! Yusuke's life points, in one turn, have been almost completely erased! What is he going to do now?! On this day, will we lose both of our kings!?

Armen: Perhaps he wasn't worth getting excited over after all. All this work for nothing.

Grayson: I wouldn't say that. After all, the others might just be worth the effort.

Armen: Yes, just possible. But it is still disappointing.

Yusuke manages to speed up as Neo slowly clenches his fist.

Yusuke: Sorry, I'm good! Uh….Neo? Neo, are you okay?

Neo suddenly rushes towards him and Yusuke barely avoids him.

Neo: Are you trying to insult me?!

Yusuke: Neo, what the hell do you mean?! Isn't this what you wanted?! Me and you fight?!

Neo: Yes, I did! But this is not a fight! This is the definition of sad! I got excited for this?! After all Sigma has done, you expect me to be satisfied with this?!

Sigma: Hey, I heard that!

Neo: If this is really what you've got, then it is truly a shock you managed to win against Seth! I want to face you and every last thing you've got! Otherwise, it will not be the least bit fun for me!

Yusuke: But Neo, you're falling apart!

Neo: I don't care about that!

He begins to cry oil as he looks.

Neo: Do you have any idea what if feels like? To look at yourself and see a human on the outside, but only a machine on the inside? It hurts….it really hurts. Knowing I can't feel love….or happiness…or even sadness. But I at least want to know what that means, to have a heart. Do I need to be human to have one? Or I doomed to not know what that is? Only this duel can answer my question. So please, don't hold back! Even if I need to see my heart lying with my shattered body! Just….don't leave me suffering.

Yusuke: Neo…okay. But only if you're really sure. If this is what you want more than anything else, I will not go easy on you!

Neo: That's all I'm asking for. I set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Here we go then [SPC: Yusuke = 12 Neo = 4]. I use the effect of Neo Speed World! I pay 12 Speed Counters to destroy all your cards [SPC: Yusuke = 0 Neo = 4].

Neo: Too late for that. Trap card, Sparkle Barrier. For this turn only, all cards on my side of the field can't be destroyed.

Fire shoots towards the monsters as the fire defuses around barriers.

Dex: Even Neo Speed World didn't work!

Tamika: I hate to say it, but it might be too late for Yusuke to fight back.

Tier: How disappointing. Perhaps I'll need to settle for the robot boy.

Alicia: No…I won't give up. I know he can win this.

Axel: Come on you idiot….don't disappoint me….

In the infirmary, Seth is tossing and turning.

Seth: Yusuke….

Yusuke: No way….

Leon: Come on kid, you can do better than this!

Yusuke: I guess….that ends my turn.

Arnold: Looks like it's over then.

Salia: No way. Neo beat them both?!

Neo: Sigma….you were right. This wasn't worth getting excited over.

Sigma: I did try to tell you.

Neo: Fine, go ahead and finish up.

His eyes turn red.

Sigma: My pleasure! Here we go, draw! [SPC: Yusuke = 1 Neo = 5]. I summon Vylon Stella [ATK 1400/DEF 200 LV 3]. Don't really like using these things, but might as well. I tune the level 4 Vylon Stigma and level 3 Vylon Stella.

Stella becomes 3 rings that Stigma flies through becoming 4 stars [4 + 3 = 7]

Sigma: Come on out buddy! I Synchro Summon my Vylon Sigma [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 7].

Grayson: I might as well call and tell them there is no point. It does ruin a few months of planning.

Armen: Project Nu is a failure. How disappointing.

Sigma: Time to put this to an end! It'll shut the kid up at least! I attack you directly with Vylon Beta!

Yusuke: I send Crash Dummy to the graveyard. This allows me to negate your attack.

Dummy gets in the way and blocks the attack, blowing up.

Sigma: You avoided attack numero uno, but you won't avoid a second! Vylon Sigma attacks you directly!

Yusuke: By removing Crash Dummy form play, I can leave myself with 100 life points after this attack.

The attack hits him dead on. He screams, but manages to street straight out of the dust cloud [Yusuke LP = 100].

Sigma: Wow. Kid's made of some pretty strong stuff.

Yusuke: Hey, Sigma? Put Neo back in control. After all….I still need to show him a real duel!

Sigma: Fine, whatever.

His eyes return to normal.

Neo: Don't disappoint me. Not when we're so close to the end!

Yusuke: You got it! Don't cry about it afterwards! [SPC: Yusuke = 2 Neo = 6]. Afraid all I can do is set one card.

Neo: That's all? That's truly, truly, all you can do. I am afraid to say I am not terribly impressed. Here we go, draw. [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Neo = 7] I use Speed Spell- Taking Pity. Now you can draw 2 cards from your deck.

Yusuke: Wow, being awfully generous aren't you? There has to be more to that. There is no such thing as giving your opponent a free opportunity to win.

Neo: Ha. I guess so. Since you agreed to do this, I get to draw a card from my deck as well.

Yusuke: 2 for 1 huh? Well, that's fine with me. I'll draw 2 cards from my deck.

Neo: Then I draw one card.

Sigma: Say, with that you can….

Neo: Yes. With this, I'll be able to have a true duel. Here we go! Vylon Beta and Vylon Sigma, attack him directly!

Yusuke: Trap card, Negate Attack! This negates the opponent and all attacks they perform against me!

A barrier appears and blocks both the attacks.

Neo: Not bad. But even you won't be able to win this coming duel. I summon form my Vylon Servant [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. By sending this card and two other Synchro monsters on the field to the graveyard, I can summon a Synchro monster and ignore all its summoning conditions. But if I do, it can not attack or use its effects until the end of the turn. I release these monsters.

Yusuke: It's coming….

Neo: Come on, Vylon Omega [ATK 3200/DEF 1900 LV 10].

Announcer: Amazing! Now Neo has brought out his ace monster! Does Yusuke even have a hope of victory now?!

Salia: No! It can't end this way!

Neo: I hate to say it, but it looks like you can't win. If I were you, I'd just give up.

Yusuke: Weren't you the one who said you wanted a real duel. That means I can't give up!

Neo: I know. Just testing you.

Yusuke: On this turn, I'll show you the best part of dueling! Facing ace monsters and their duelists' souls head on!

Neo: Can't wait!

Yusuke: Here we go then. I draw! [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Neo = 8]. I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This allows me to draw 2 cards. Then I send one to the graveyard. Next I summon Tuner Lord [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. When he's summoned, I revive the monster I discarded. Come on back, Dimension Dumpster [ATK 1600/DEF 1200 LV 4].I tune the level 4 Dimension Dumpster and level 4 Tuner Lord.

Dumpster becomes 4 rings that Lord flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]

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

Alicia: He's summoned his best monster too!

Tier: Interesting.

Yusuke: This is it Neo! The final battle! I attack with Warp Speed Dragon!

Neo: Yes! Vylon Omega attacks! This excitement….is this a heart? No, keep going! Show me signs I have a heart!

The two monsters fire energy beams that collide in midair. The attacks begin pushing each other back as both look on.

Dex: But it's not enough! His monster is too weak to do any real damage!

Axel: Hmph. He's got something up his sleeve. He won't just give up now.

Yusuke: Now to use this at least! Speed Spell- Synchro Baton! For all Synchro monsters on the field, Warp Speed gains 500 attack points [ATK 3500/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Neo: N-No!

Yusuke: And whenever Warp Speed Dragon destroys a monster, he deals half of that destroyed monster's attack points as damage. Finish this up! Warp Dimension Fire!

It spits out a powerful stream of fire that hits the monster, burning it up. Neo cries out [Neo LP = 800]. Dragon then releases an aura that hits Neo and he flies off his bike, crashing into the ground [Neo LP = 0].

Grayson: It's time.

Yusuke stops his bike and runs over.

Yusuke: Neo!

Neo: Don't worry. I'm fine.

Sigma: Ugh, speak for yourself.

Neo: Thank you.

Yusuke: Do you feel anything?

Neo: No….

Yusuke: ….Neo, a heart isn't something you feel. You just…know it's there. I know if you really look, one day you'll find it.

Neo: Yusuke, thanks.

Armen presses a button. Neo's eyes widen.

Neo: Get back!

He fires something from his eyes that knocks Yusuke back as Neo gasps and blows up.

Yusuke: Neo? Neo!? NEO!?

Alicia: My god!

Suddenly, police hold guns to them.

Officer: Don't move!

Officers arrive in the stadium as well.

Yusuke: What…but…

Officer: For the murder of Neo, you are under arrest!

Yusuke: But….I..!

Leon: No….I was a fool! This was his game all along!

Armen grins as sirens blare and Yusuke and the others look in shock

Ending

Narrator: What are we, truly? Are we only pawns on a chess board? Are we simply puppets in some grand show? As the Fate Crystal wielders plan their escape, Armen finally sets his grand plan into motion. Next time, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 99: The Route to Escape.

Card of the Day: Vylon Beta

Episode 97: Let Our Hearts Collide! Yusuke vs Neo!

In a hallway, doctors are pushing Seth on a stretcher. He is breathing deeply as Salia, Koga, and Arnold are running next to him.

Koga: Hold on! We're almost there!

Salia: Please, don't die! Don't….don't leave me…..

She puts a hand over his as he is rushed into surgery. Yusuke runs after him as Arnold stops at the door.

Yusuke: What's going on? Is he going to be okay?

Arnold: The doctors can't tell at this point. He's been rushed into operation right now. Hopefully….

Yusuke: Can I stay with him?

Arnold: Don't you think you've done enough damage? One of our twin kings fell today. And all because you told him to go easy. Get out of my sight right now before I call the police to forcibly remove you.

He gives Yusuke a death glare and heads back into the room. Yusuke looks sad and looks down at the floor, sitting against the wall.

Yusuke: Neo…Seth….I'm sorry….both of you.

Opening

In the stadium, Tier is racing with someone else.

Tier: I fuse my Gearfried the Swordmaster with UFOroid. Come, UFOroid Fighter.

The monsters combine [ATK 3800/DEF 3400 LV 10].

Tier: Now take out Gogiga Gagagigo.

It flies and slashes the monster in half [Duelist LP = 0]

Announcer: And Tier moves on to the final four!

Tier: How lame….

Neo is in the top box watching this. Sigma appears next to him.

Sigma: It's just about time.

Neo: I know.

Sigma: Are you SURE about this?

Neo: More than I ever have been.

Sigma: I just….don't want you to feel pain kid, that's all.

Neo: I won't. If anything, this is going to ease my pain.

Sigma: …Well, if you say so.

Yusuke still waits outside when the operating line goes out. Yusuke stands up as the doctors leave the room.

Yusuke: How is he?

Doctor: He'll live. He's unconscious right now, but he should wake up before long. He's very lucky to be alive. His injuries were very severe.

Yusuke: I see…..can I see him?

Doctor: Sorry. He can't have visitors right now. I had to make his friends leave.

Yusuke: I see. Thanks anyway.

Doctor: Sure. Hey, he's our king. I wouldn't worry too much. He's strong. He'll bounce back.

Yusuke: Yeah…I know he will.

He slowly walks off, looking down really sad. In the stadium, two people are fighting.

Man 1: I attack with my Combat Scissors Beetle!

It rushes forward and chops through a Rose Papillion, destroying it. [Man 2 LP = 0]

Announcer: Amazing! The number 4 duelist, Donatello Jikaru has defeated number 3, Kim Cruz!

Kim: Darn it!

Announcer: And with that, our four finalists have been decided! Yusuke Iruiza, Ne, Tier, and Donatello! I hope you're as excited as I am! Let's move right on to the next round! Yusuke Iruiza, who defeated Greg last round, will now face Neo, who defeated our own Duel King! Will Neo claim both their titles and move up to #9? Let's see if he does!

Dex: Yusuke's fighting Neo now.

Axel: Well, now it looks like he has no choice. If he wants to save Neo, it'll have to be on the field of battle.

Tamika: I just hope he's brave enough to face what could happen. And what he might have to do….

Armen: I believe that's your cue.

Sigma: Yeah, yeah, I'm getting up.

He stands up and walks off, his eyes hidden from view. Yusuke looks in the window at the sleeping Seth and turns away.

Yusuke: Don't worry Seth….I'll avenge you.

He walks off as well. Seth is breathing and seems pained.

Seth: Yu….suke…

On the Duel Field, smoke fires as Sigma is the first to race out onto the arena. He keeps his head down as people boo.

People: You made the king crash!

Person 2: Are you going to hurt someone else?!

Person 3: Get the hell out of here!

Alicia: This crowd is not happy.

Leon: Neo just took out their king. No doubt these guys are out for blood this time. They'll hope to see Yusuke deal some damage. The extra peer pressure from the crowd will only make things worse.

A few minutes later, Yusuke races onto the field as well. He revs his engine as he glares at Neo.

Yusuke: I've got nothing more to say to you. You hurt Seth and everyone else. Even if you are Neo, I can't go on easy on you. And I won't go easy on you.

Neo looks up and sees his eyes are back to normal. Yusuke's eyes return to normal and he looks shocked.

Yusuke: Neo?!

Announcer: Let's get things underway! Neo Speed World, set on!

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

Computer: Initiating countdown. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0!

Both: Duel! [Yusuke LP = 4000] [Neo LP = 4000].

Both race off. Yusuke and Neo are almost neck in neck until they turn. Yusuke gains just the right amount of speed to turn the corner.

Yusuke: Yes! The first turn is mine! I draw. I summon Armored Turbine in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 600 LV 2]. That ends my turn.

Neo: ….Draw [SPC: Neo = 1 Yusuke = 1]. I summon Vylon Soldier [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4].

Yusuke: A Vylon? But that means….

Neo: I attack Armored Turbine!

Yusuke: Not so fast! When Armored Turbine is attacked, he can negate his destruction once.

Turbine turns and stands up to the attack.

Yusuke: I knew it. Neo, that's you right?!

Neo: ….Yeah.

Yusuke: I don't believe it….it really is you right?! This isn't some kind of trick, right Sigma?!

One of Neo's eyes turns red.

Sigma: Hey, I only take blame for stuff I do. The kid wanted to fight you, so I let him.

Yusuke: You wanted to fight me?

Neo: That's right. Don't you remember? We promised to fight in this final round. I still…warrant it right? Even after all I've done….

Yusuke: Neo…..that's fine! As far as I'm concerned, you have a clean slate!

Neo: I….do?

Yusuke: What you did doesn't matter in the here and now. All that matters is we're two duelists! I'll judge you based on skill!

Neo: …Thank you. You have no idea what that means to me. I set a card and end my turn.

Grayson: Well, it looks like Sigma isn't dueling. How strange.

Armen: I suppose.

Grayson: Hm? You aren't the least bit upset? That isn't like you.

Armen: There is no reason to get upset. After all, this might even make things better. With the crowd pressuring Yusuke, and yet having to fight this good friend at the same time, it will give me lots of research data. Let's see just how deep and dark his mind is. Even a saint can be pushed to murder after all.

Yusuke: Here we go, draw [SPC: Neo = 2 Yusuke = 2]. I release Armored Turbine to Advance Summon my Speed Blocker [ATK 1300/DEF 1700 LV 5]. Usually if he is Normal Summoned, he is no longer counted as a Tuner monster, but I'll fix that. Trap card, Special Shift. When a monster is summoned, I can negate its effect for just this turn. Now for my other Trap card, Graceful Revival. This lets me revive a level 2 or below monster in my graveyard. I bring back the bad boy himself, Armored Turbine [ATK 0/DEF 600 LV 2]. I tune the level 5 Speed Blocker and level 2 Armored Turbine.

Blocker becomes 5 rings that Turbine flies through, becoming 2 stars [5 + 2 = 7]

Yusuke: Light speeds into a rushing warrior that destroys with blinding speed. Synchro Summon! Light-Speed Horseman [ATK 2600/DEF 1000 LV 7].

Dex: Whoa! I've never seen him use that before!

Yusuke: Haven't used this card since Imperius. Better now than ever to bring it out. I attack Vylon Soldier! Light- Speed Dash!

It charges forward and thrust its lance through the monster, destroying it. The force of the attack knocks Neo forward as he screams [Neo LP = 3300]

Yusuke: Neo!

Neo: No…keep this up. I want to know a real duel…don't hold back!

Yusuke: Well….if you're really, really sure. Turn end.

Neo: Here we go, I draw [SPC: Neo = 3 Yusuke = 3]. Trap card, Call of the Haunted. This allows me to revive one monster in attack mode. I revive Vylon Soldier [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Next I summon Vylon Prism [ATK 1500/DEF 1500 LV 4]. I tune the level 4 Vylon Prism and level 4 Vylon Soldier.

Prism becomes 4 rings that Soldier 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].

Yusuke: Using Synchro monsters…..that's definitely Neo!

Neo: Get ready Yusuke! I attack with Vylon Epsilon!

It fires a beam of energy that pierces Horseman, blowing it up. Yusuke gasps as the explosion rocks him [Yusuke LP = 3800].

Neo: This….is fun. I set a card and end my turn.

Sigma: Alright, you've got your fill. Let's switch now before the boss gets angry.

Neo: No! I want to see this through!

Sigma: Dude….why? Are you that desperate to know if you have a heart?

Neo: ….Yes. I'll never ask anything else. Even if I don't have one….I at least want to know.

Yusuke: Here we go, I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Neo = 4]. I set a monster in face down defense mode. That ends my turn.

Tier: Interesting. He shows no anger or hatred for the one who wounded this friend. He still fights him as a true duelist. Heh. I would love to fight him in the final round.

Neo: Here we go, draw [SPC: Neo = 5 Yusuke = 5 I summon Vylon Hapt [ATK 1800/DEF 800 LV 4]. Vylon Epsilon attacks your set monster.

It fires a laser and destroys it.

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

Neo: I don't mind! Vylon Hapt attacks your Building Block!

It charges straight through the Building Block and destroys it.

Neo: Now I'll set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Looks like it's back to me then! Draw [SPC: Yusuke = 6 Neo = 6]. I release Building Block to Advance Summon my Helio Bomber [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 6]. At the cost of my Battle Phase, I can destroy a monster and deal its attack points as damage to my opponent. I'll blast away your Vylon Epsilon! Air Raid!

Neo: Don't think so! Trap card, Interdimensional Matter Transporter. This allows me to remove Vylon Epsilon from play until the end of the turn. That means my monster is safe from harm.

The monster vanishes and avoids the missile.

Yusuke: Alright then. Helio Bomber attacks Vylon Hapt.

It charges and kicks the monster away. It hits another road and blows up [Neo LP = 2700].

Neo: Nice.

Yusuke: Thanks. Why? Why couldn't things be like this? Why did Armen have to mess things up like he did?! I set a card and end my turn.

Neo: At this time, Vylon Epsilon returns [ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8].

Dex: He's doing pretty well so far.

Axel: Is that what you're seeing? It seems to me he's barely keeping himself alive.

Alicia: Huh? He's winning though.

Tamika: It is hard to tell. But if you really look, he can see he's holding back. No matter what he says or what it seems like, he still doesn't want to hurt Neo.

Axel: And holding back like that in ANY duel is deadly. This case, it's just stupid.

Neo: Here we go, back to me [SPC: Yusuke = 7 Neo = 7]. I attack your monster with my Vylon Epsilon. Quarter Lasers!

Yusuke: Trap card, Rare Metalmorph! When this Trap card is activated, it equips to my Machine type monster and raises its attack points by 500 [ATK 2900/DEF 1000 LV 8]. And you can't stop your attack!

The attack fires at Bomber and it stands to take the blow. It fires rockets from its chest afterwards that hit Epsilon and blow it up. Neo screams as the explosion hits him [Neo LP = 2600] and he hurtles towards the guardrail.

Yusuke: Neo!

His eyes turn bright red and he swerves just in time to avoid it.

Sigma: Watch it kid! This is my body too! Don't dent it!

Neo: Sorry….

Sigma: Whatever. Just try and do better. You're making me look like a joke out there. People think I'M dueling remember.

Neo: Um….right. I set a monster in face down defense mode. I also set a card on the field and end my turn.

Yusuke: Back to me [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Neo = 8]. I summon Power Glove [ATK 500/DEF 100 LV 1]. Once per turn, I can equip this to a monster on the field. I equip it to my Bomber.

It slips on the glove and crackles with energy [ATK 3400/DEF 1000 LV 6].

Announcer: Amazing! He keeps raising the power of his monster! What will come from this outcome?!

Yusuke: Alright, let's battle! I attack the set monster.

Neo: Trap card, Waboku. This negates all damage I take this turn and prevents my monsters from being destroyed in battle.

The monster punches the set card, but it doesn't even bend as Bomber is blown back.

Yusuke: Not bad Neo. You've still got some skills I suppose. I end my turn with that.

Armen: Not bad. But it is starting to get boring.

Grayson: Why don't you interfere then?

Armen: Quite simple. I'm humoring him to get his trust. If he thinks he can trust me, he'll do anything.

Grayson: That seems rather cruel. You sound as though you as using him.

Armen: What else is a tool good for? I created him with my own two hands. That enough should make him loyal. If he proves to be the ultimate duelist, he is useful. If not, he is trash.

Aslo stands behind him and looks down.

Neo: Here we go! I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 9 Neo = 9]. I flip summon Vylon Tetrah [ATK 900/DEF 900 LV 2]. Next I summon Vylon Charger [ATK 1000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Here comes something new! I tune my level 2 Vylon Tetrah and level 4 Vylon Charger.

Tetrah becomes 2 rings that Charger flies through, becoming 4 stars [2 + 4 = 6]

Neo: Summon, the second and strongest of the divine robots. Synchro Summon! Come out, Vylon Beta [ATK 2000/DEF 1500 LV 6].

Yusuke: That's new. What does this one do?

Neo: When Vylon Beta is Synchro Summoned, he takes all Equip cards on the field and equips them to himself.

Yusuke: What?!

Neo: You have two Equip cards. That means Vylon Beta takes both of them.

Rare Metalmorph and Power Glove vanish and reappear on Beta [ATK 3000/DEF 1500 LV 6] while Helio Bomber leans in exhaustion [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 6].

Dex: Oh no! He's weaker now!

Neo: I attack with Vylon Beta. Dual Laser.

It fires two lasers and rips apart Bomber. Yusuke screams as the rubble rains down on him and he spins out [Yusuke LP = 3200].

Alicia: He lost his monster. Now he has nothing!

Neo: Sorry Yusuke. But I'm winning this duel.

Leon: Come on Yusuke….

In the castle, the Olympians watch the duel.

Jupiter: You must win. If you do not, destiny could be altered. He knows not the power he has.

Prometheus: You must win Yusuke. If not, the whole world will suffer.

Man: What the hell are you doing?!

Man 2: You'd better not lose!

Yusuke looks all around at the jeering ground and looks ahead at Neo.

Yusuke: What…do I do?

Ending

Narrator: The battle rages on as both duelists fight with every ounce of their souls! At the end of the battle, who will claim victory and who will face the stings of defeat and death? Next time, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 98: Tears From the Heart.