Episode 111: The Prophecy is Fulfilled!

Rain is falling in Cynemia City. Yusuke is sound asleep and moans as his Fate Crystal is glowing, enough to the point it is rattling. Elsewhere, the others are sleeping with their Fate Crystals shaking. In Olympus Castle, it is raining as well. Apollo and Diana are walking down the hallway.

Apollo: What a pain…we've got to watch the geezer today.

Diana: Watch what you say about the Oracle. Remember, he knows what is destined to be. He knows everything that is going on. He might hear your snide comment.

Apollo: Come on sis, he's not psychic. ….Well, okay he is, but that doesn't mean he knows everything everywhere.

They walk in the Oracle's room when they see the Oracle rolling on the ground, shaking.

Diana: Oh no! Lord Oracle. What's wrong!?

They run over and check on him. At that time, the rest of the Council runs in.

Apollo: Okay, I know this looks awkward, but we didn't do anything!

Jupiter: No….so the time has come. They're making their move.

A pair of eyes with pink irises open.

Opening

In Cynemia City, Yusuke is racing down the street. He looks around as lots of people are tossing machines on the ground. Many of the people are crying as they do so.

Yusuke: It's been a month or so, but a lot of people are still upset over the whole Armen situation. To think one man could impact a city so much. And at what cost?

He looks around and sighs.

Yusuke: Better hurry up. I'm late for class.

He looks down as his Fate Crystal is still glowing and shaking.

Yusuke: And I don't even know what's wrong with this stupid thing. It's been acting up for a while now. Man, another thing to worry about.

A man is in a donut shop and puts a dollar pill down, picking up a box. He bites into a donut and turns to watch Yusuke racing down the road. From on top of the building, the figure is still watching him. Someone in a cloak walks up.

???: I knew I'd find you here Faust.

Faust: Rasputin…

Rasputin: Come along. The meeting is starting.

Faust hisses and turns away, seeing Yusuke gone.

Faust: Later prey.

He walks into the darkness and vanishes. Yusuke looks up and rubs his head in confusion. At school, Dex, Alicia, and Tamika are waiting around as Yusuke walks up.

Dex: Good morning!

Yusuke: Hey. How's it going?

Tamika: We should ask you. You sound like you need a hug.

Yusuke: Well, schoolwork has just left me flooded. Not to mention I still need to make appearances as king.

Alicia: What did you expect? Sigma defeated Seth, so he's not King anymore.

Dex: Not to mention he's still out in the country. I wonder how he's doing now…

Tamika: Don't know. Axel seems to be going a little stir crazy too. He's acting like someone's about to stab him from behind.

Yusuke: Can't say I blame him. I've been feeling the same way for a while now. Not to mention this thing's been going nuts.

They all show their Fate Crystals as they are glowing.

Tamika: I was wondering about that. Ever since we defeated Armen it seems like they've been glowing unstop.

Dex: Do you think it's some kind of warning? Some kind of danger sign?

Tamika: Like I said, no way of telling for sure. At the very least, let's be on edge for the time being. We shouldn't talk about it here at school. Who knows if someone is listening in on us? We'll meet up later tonight.

Alicia: Right. The bell'll be ringing soon. Let's get to first period.

They all walk off. As Yusuke walks, he stares out the window. He sees a small shift in the shadow of a tree.

Yusuke: Should I have told them it feels like I'm being followed? No…no sense worrying them. It might just be my imagination. Still though…it doesn't sit well with me.

In a dark room, many people are seated at a table. One of them is carving into the wood with claws on his hands and snarls

???: How long is this going to take?!

??? 2: Calm down. We simply have to accept that we must attend these meetings. It's better than the alternative.

??? 3: I agree. Can't we all simply sit still and be quiet?

???: Would you shut up?! I hate just sitting around! I swear, things were better in the…

??? 4: Come on, don't say stuff like that. If you went back there, you'd be killed for sure. I think you can handle a few minutes of waiting. Quite being a wimp.

???: Oh, you wanna start something!?

??? 5: That's ENOUGH.

Everyone at the table suddenly shuts up. An adolescent at the head of the table has his eyes closed.

??? 5: Enough bickering. Tiger, Horse, Pig, Dog, silence at once. It is fine to be bored, but stop acting like children. Don't forget, there are others just as capable who deserve the spots at this table.

Tiger: Gr…yes, Father Dragon.

Dragon: …They're here.

Rasputin and Faust appear, taking their seats.

Tiger: It's about time you got here, Rasputin and Faust.

Faust: Silence. While I'm here, the codename is Monkey.

Tiger: Whatever.

Dragon: Is everyone present and accounted for? Good, then we can begin. The planets are aligning in just the right way. The Gates are opening.

Rasputin: That means our plans can go ahead and get started, right?

Dragon: Yes. We can begin. Now we scatter and find those whose hearts respond to the darkness.

??? 6: What'll we do bout Yusuke and the others? Please tell me it involves crushing them flat!

??? 7: Heh heh. You sound pretty excited Ox. Maybe you need a chill pill.

Ox: Snake, do us all a favor and go slither under a rock.

Dragon: What did I say?!

He slams the table. Everyone there jumps as the table cracks and breaks in two. Dragon pants and looks down.

Dragon: Resolve these petty squabbles amongst yourselves later. Right now, we have important business to discuss. Now, as Ox pointed out, the ones who hold the Fate Crystals will be an issue to us.

??? 8: If they will be such a problem, why don't I go? I promise I'll make things difficult for them.

Dragon: Very well Rat. If it silences the noise, then by all means. Dismissed!

Everyone stands up and walks off. Dragon coughs and spits blood as Rasputin walks over, handing him a bottle as he drinks.

Rasputin: Father Vergil, you shouldn't exert yourself like that.

Vergil: It is fine. Leave it alone. I'm calm now.

Faust: I would have gone. Guardando can't handle someone like Yusuke.

Vergil: Yes, I suppose that is the most likely outcome. But, this is more a test than anything else. To assess his level of skill and see if he is as strong as they say. After all, he has a valuable role to play. Do you have a problem with that….Faust?

Faust: …No Father Vergil.

Vergil: ….Good then. There are no problems.

That afternoon, Yusuke stretches as the bell rings.

Yusuke: Finally….what a long day.

Dex: Yusuke, it was just as long as any other day.

Yusuke: I know, but today felt longer for some reason. And I've got to stay after for an hour or so. What a pain….

Alicia: Want us to stay behind too?

Yusuke: No…just because I have to doesn't mean you guys should. I should be along shortly.

Tamika: Fine. See you later then.

They walk off. Outside, the man is on his bike, watching all the kids leaving while drinking from a bottle.

Guardando: Not him…not her…not him either. Heh. Nothing but prawn. I'm looking for a much mightier catch.

In Olympus Castle, Neptune, Prometheus, and Pluto stand at attention.

Pluto: I'm finally going into the field. I was getting tired of just sitting around.

Neptune: Don't forget, we're on an important mission. Stay focused.

Prometheus: Lord Jupiter, we're ready.

Jupiter: Good. I wish you luck. Return in one piece.

All three nod and vanish. Juno and Mercury walk up.

Mercury: Dad….can they do it?

Jupiter: I hope so. If they don't, things...will get bad.

Yusuke is riding home late at night.

Yusuke: Man, who knew there was so much work. I'd better call mom and dad and let them know I'm on my way.

He takes out his phone. He dials when he sees someone racing towards him.

Yusuke: That's odd. What's someone else doing so late at night?

The headlights of the other car flash.

Yusuke: Does he want to duel me? Sorry buddy, I don't have time.

Guardando: Really? That's too bad. I really wanted to play.

Yusuke: Well, look, let's schedule for another day.

Guardando: That's not going to work. Duel me, or your city will pay the price.

Yusuke: My City? …Was that a threat?

Guardando: Maybe it was. Or maybe I'm just an old coot whose lost his marbles.

Yusuke: He's goading me for sure now. But I can't take his threat lightly. Fine, you're on.

Guardando: That's the spirit! Neo Speed World, set on!

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

Both: Duel! [Yusuke LP = 4000][Guardando LP = 4000].

Yusuke: I'll start things off, draw! I summon Brick Giant in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 2000 LV 4]. That ends my turn.

Guardando: Is that all? Lame. I draw. [SPC: Guardando = 1 Yusuke = 1]. Since there are no monsters in my graveyard, I can Special Summon Guardian Eatos [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Yusuke: What?! How did you summon that so quickly?!

Guardando: Not all high level monsters require Release. Battle! Guardian Eatos attacks your Brick Giant. Celestial Sword!

It cuts the monster in two as it blows up.

Guardando: Now I'll place a card face down and end my turn.

Yusuke: Here we go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 2 Guardando = 2]. I wasn't expecting a fast summon like that. You got me off guard. But I'm ready now. I summon Recycle Can in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 1200 LV 4]. I set three cards and end my turn.

Guardando: Hmph. Pathetic. Draw [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Guardando = 3]. Trap card, Guardian's Release. As long as this card is out, Guardians can be summoned. You see, normally a Guardian can't be summoned unless their Equip Spell is out. This card skips that part entirely. Which means I can do this. I summon Guardian Ceal [ATK 1700/DEF 1400 LV 4]. Let's battle. Guardian Ceal attacks your monster. Go, Spin Kick!

It spins around in a circle and kicks the monster away.

Guardando: And now a direct attack from my Guardian Eatos. Celestial Sword!

Yusuke: Trap card, Airbag. This lets me block all damage I take from a battle.

The bag opens and blocks the attack.

Guardando: No big deal. Guardian's Release works as long as Guardian Eatos is on the field, which lets me summon a powerful array of monsters. Face it, soon you'll be overwhelmed. I set a card and end my turn.

Yusuke: Here I go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Guardando = 4]. Not bad summoning an army of monsters. Time to fight back. I summon Armored Tank [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4]. Trap card, Rare Metalmorph. This lets me equip this card to one monster on the field. That monster gains 500 attack points [ATK 2500/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now for my other Trap card. Steel Polish. The equipped monster can't be destroyed in battle. Time to take out your Guardian Eatos. Even if they have the same attack points, it won't stand against Steel Polish. Go, Armored Fire!

Guardando: As if I'd make it that easy. Trap card, Seal of Eatos. As long as there is another monster on the field besides Guardian Eatos, you must attack that. Guardian Ceal blocks your attack.

It flies in the way and is blasted. Guardando gasps in pain [Guardando LP =3200]

Guardando: Try again.

Yusuke: Oh well. Tank can't be destroyed by battle. There's no need to worry just yet. Turn end.

Guardando: Draw [SPC: Guardando = 5 Yusuke = 5]. I don't understand. Why does Vergil think so much of this guy? He's nothing special. I won't even need that other card. I can handle this just fine. I send one Equip Spell attached to Eatos to the graveyard [Seal of Eatos] to remove from ploy all monsters in your graveyard. For each one, Eatos gains 500 attack points. I count one, two, three monsters in your graveyard [ATK 4000/DEF 2000 LV 8].

Yusuke: You're kidding right?!

Guardando: I summon Guardian Elma [ATK 1300/DEF 1200 LV 3]. Battle. Guardian Eatos attacks your monster. Celestial Sword!

Eatos chops through Tank, blowing it up. Yusuke screams as the explosion rocks him [Yusuke LP = 2500].

Yusuke: What the…?

Guardando: And now a direct attack from Guardian Elma! Butterfly Dagger.

It charges forward and jabs with her sword. Yusuke screams in pain and barfs blood [Yusuke LP = 1200].

Yusuke: That…hurt! That really hurt!

Guardando: Fool. I'd imagine its agony. You see, this is a Shadow Game.

Yusuke: Shadow…Game?

Guardando: They were played long ago. Like today's gamblers, they played for prizes and rewards. But unlike us, they battled for each other's souls.

Yusuke: My…soul!? Are you saying if I lose, you get my soul?! What kind of twisted game is this?!

Guardando: To each their own. Besides, it's not really for me. But I shouldn't give out any other spoilers.

Yusuke: Then I'll force you to talk! I draw. [SPC: Yusuke = 6 Guardando = 6]. I set a monster in defense mode. By removing Steel Polish, I draw a card. Card set.Turn end.

Guardando: So in the end, you're not a challenge after all. Vergil so needs to compensate me for this. I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 7 Guardando = 7]. Might as well end it. I summon Guardian Baou [ATK 800/DEF 400 LV 4]. Now battle. Guardian Eatos attacks your set monster. Celestial Sword!

It flies up and chops the monster in two.

Guardando: And now a direct attack from Guardian Elma and Guardian Baou!

Yusuke: When Ender of Pain is destroyed, all damage I take for the rest of the turn is negated.

A barrier blocks the two attacks.

Guardando: Not bad. Of course, my three monsters to your none outnumber your none. You're going to lose next turn.

Yusuke: Don't count me out yet! Here we go! This better be what I need. I gotta pick this guy's brain more. I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Guardando = 8]. Perfect! I summon you, Tune Mechanic [ATK 700/DEF 500 LV 2]. Trap card, Call of the Haunted. This lets me revive Armored Tank [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4]. I tune my level 2 Tune Mechanic and my level 4 Armored Tank.

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

Yusuke: Sound speeds into a soaring jet that speeds past the heavens and earth. Synchro Summon! Sound- Speed Rocket [ATK 2200/DEF 2000 LV 7]. Since I used two monsters to summon him, Tune Mechanic gives him 200 points [ATK 2400/DEF 2000 LV 6].

Guardando: Big deal! Its attack points pale in comparison to my monsters! They're useless to you!

Yusuke: Heh. Sound- Speed Rocket's effect! When summoned, he can destroy himself. If I do, I can take out all monsters my opponent controls and deal 500 points of damage to the opponent for each one.

Guardando: what?!

Yusuke: Go, Rocket Crash Down!

It morphs into a rocket. It fires into the air. Guardando screams as it plows into the ground, blowing up all his monsters [Guardando LP = 1700]. He slows down.

Yusuke: How's that? Now spill! What do you know?!

Guardando: Interesting….I've never been pushed into a corner like this. You really are the hero of the prophecy.

Yusuke: Huh?

Suddenly the ground shakes. Yusuke looks around in shock as the ground shatters, a door emerging.

Yusuke: A…door?! What the hell?!

Guardando: You're interesting. I might as well tell you my name. I am Guardando, otherwise known as Rat among the Crossed Brotherhood. And now, I shall open the doors of the Underworld…and show you something really special.

He begins to laugh as Yusuke looks scared and something begins pounding on the doors from the inside.

To be continued

Young adult: Today we'll be going over Sound- Speed Rocket. When it is summoned, you can destroy all monsters your opponent controls and deal 500 points of damage for each one. It is level 6, with…

Yusuke: Hey, who are you?

Young adult: Oh, I'm Baron. I'll be doing the Card of the Day from now on.

Yusuke: That's not right! You haven't even appeared in the series yet! Get out!

Baron: Hey, stop! Let go of the mic!

They being fighting and go off-screen.

Narrator: What exactly is this? This card of such evil power. This card of such great darkness. Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 112: Card of Darkness.