Episode 147: To The Gates of Pandemonium!
In the sky, the giant set of doors float. Everyone looks in shock as the doors begin pounding from the other side.
Dante: ….Hm? The doors aren't opening all the way.
Alicia: So what does that mean? The doors haven't opened?
Dante: I guess the Inferno isn't complete yet. It is almost complete, but it isn't quite there. There's still time!
Vergil: Hm…stupid obsolete design. It appears I miscalculate. No matter…
Dante: Alright, we'll have to move fast though. If you're really ready to fight…
Vergil: Go my brothers! The time has almost come for all of our wishes to be granted! Go and collect more souls for the Yomishin to feed on, no matter if they are men, women, or children! To your last breath and at any price…
Dante and Vergil: Let's fight until the end!
Opening
Everyone keeps standing around as dark clouds keep filling the air.
Arnold: That's all well and good, but do we even know where to go?
Koga: They seem to know where we are, but we have no idea where to look for them.
Dante: I think I still know they are keeping base. We had plans to building a fortress underneath the ground. We called it Pandemonium.
Axel: And you knew about this all along?
Dante: Like I said, I was bidding my time. The prophecy means only you, the ones who hold the Fate Crystals, can beat them.
Tamika: Even if we know where to go, how can we get there in such a short period of time?
Dante: We members of the Brotherhood use darkness to teleport. I might be able to get us there.
Cloaked figures surround them.
Figure 1: Well lookie here. The ones who hold the Fate Crystals.
Neo: We're surrounded!
Sigma: Bring it on you peons! I'll smash every last one of you!
Figure 2: The father did say to capture souls, and these guys are causing em problems…
Figure 3: Two birds, one stone.
Chimera: Damn. We don't have time to waste fighting them.
Axel: What choice do we have? They don't seem like they're open to us leaving.
They all stand at ready when everyone hears the roar of an engine.
Figure 1: The hell's that?
Someone on a D- Wheel rides out in the middle of the crowd.
???: Yahoo! Listen up you punks, no one does these bad things while I'm around!
He slides to a stop as some of the figures run away quickly.
Tamika: Hey, is that Tony?
Tony: Sup guys! I wanted to surprise you. But when I got here, I was surprised. A party going on and you didn't even invite me.
Seth: Listen Tony, not that we aren't grateful but…
Tony: Say no more, say no more! I don't know what's going on and I don't want to. All I need to know is that whatever's going on involves that huge door in the sky and you guys need to shut it, right? Then go. I'll take care of these krill.
Yusuke: Tony…we owe you for this!
Tony: Say, don't mention it except for when you give me my reward.
Dante: Come on, let's get going!
Figure 1: You aren't getting away! Stop them, stop them!
More figures appear and run after them when Prometheus appears, blasting one back with white energy. The other members of the Olympians surround them and stand between them and Yusuke.
Yusuke: Prometheus? What are you doing?
Prometheus: You've got to go Yusuke. Tony's right. Don't waste time around here. Get going.
Yusuke: But…
Neptune: You need to survive regardless of what happens. Even if we were to fall, as long as you survive, there's hope. We entrust our hope to you now.
Juno: My husband gave his life for the world to have hope. Do not squander this chance! Get going and save the world!
Seth: Yusuke, he's right. We've got to get going right away.
Yusuke: Well…okay. But you guys have to make a promise too! Survive no matter what and help us fight! Make sure you win as well.
Leon: I think we can make that promise to you. Go forth Yusuke and win for all of our sakes. You are the only one who can achieve Delta Accel Synchro. Once you do, you'd better make it back here. I want to see it head on!
Dante: Alright, I'll open the gate. Last chance if you want to turn back.
Yusuke: Everyone…let's get going. This is our only chance to stop them once and for all. Listen up! You keep the city safe! We'll be back. And…say goodbye to my mom and dad for us.
Venus: We promise you that much. Now go!
Alicia: Should I tell him about Dex? No…he doesn't need to know about that yet.
Dante: I haven't done this in a while. I'll get us as close to Pandemonium as I can.
He closes his eyes and holds out his hands, creating a wormhole of darkness. Everyone begins to run through as Baron stops briefly.
Baron: Was that the whole truth you told there?
Dante: …It was enough of the truth. Let's put it that way.
Baron: If you insist.
They run through as the portal closes.
Tony: Now then…where were we?
In an open field, the portal opens and everyone rushes out. They look around.
Axel: Your castle is here? Seems kind of…empty.
Dante: It's underground. We designed it that way to be further away from the Sun. If I'm right, the entrance should be over there.
???: Well, well, look who came crawling back!
Everyone turns as someone stands on top of a rock with a door built in. He grins and jumps down in front of it. He stands up, showing his face.
Titan: Yo Yusuke. It's nice to see you again.
Yusuke: T-Titan! But that's impossible…you're supposed to be in jail!
Titan: Oh yes. A world where three monsters live in the Underworld, and a guy getting out of jail is so impossible a thought.
Yusuke: So…you've joined up with them? You are fighting for the Crossed Brotherhood also?!
Titan: Come on, give me a break. No, I don't really support them. This whole Underworld thing and turning the Sun black? Totally nuts. There's no way I can get behind something like that. But hey, they busted me out of the slammer and gave me a chance for revenge, and you know what they say. "Never look a gift horse in the mouth." Doesn't matter if they call me Ox or anything else. As long as I get revenge, I don't care.
Axel: From the sound of it, he isn't going to let us pass.
Titan: So Yusuke, how about it? You ready to go at it? After all…my Titan cards are tingling with excitement.
Yusuke: The…Titan cards? Against such powerful monsters…
He begins to shake. Neo looks with worry as Titan laughs.
Titan: Look at you! You're about to piss yourself like a little tiny baby! Man, what did Faust do to you? He really must have shaken you up. Don't tell me you're scared?
Yusuke: I….I…
Neo: That blowhard just won't shut up, will he?
Chimera: No, he does seem to love the sound of his own voice.
Titan: Oh, what's this? You think you can stand up to me brats?
Yusuke: Guys, what are you…?
Tamika: Brother hold on a second!
Neo: Stand back Yusuke. We'll deal with this guy.
Chimera: You showed us hope in all of your duels. Now it's time for us to show you hope. Tamika, just sit back and watch. I'll give you hope and strength as well.
Dante: You heard him. Shut up and watch everyone.
Titan: What? I have to fight you weak little peons? Well…fine. I'm a little rusty anyway. I could do with a nice and easy warm-up!
All 3 draw their cards and activate their Duel Disks/
All 3: Duel! [Titan LP = 4000] [Chimera and Neo LP = 4000].
Titan: Here's how things will go down. You two will alternate your turns with my own. You go, then I go, then Chimera goes, then I go. You two can use your partner's cards, whatever man, but you each have your own field, and if one of you gets taken down, you both will.
Chimera: Seems a little unfair. After all, you get twice as many turns as we do. But that's fine. We'll win anyway.
Sigma: Alright kid, we'll switch out when you're ready.
Neo: No, I need to fight this battle on my own. If I run and hide, it'll make me look bad.
Sigma: Yeah, but don't forget that if you lose I'll look bad too.
Neo: No need to worry! Here I go, draw! I use the Spell card Photon Lead. Now from my hand, I can Special Summon a level 4 or below LIGHT monster. I'll summon my Vylon Prism [ATK 1500/DEF 1500 LV 4]. That wasn't a Normal Summon, so I can summon one more card. I Normal Summon my Vylon Vanguard [ATK 1400/DEF 1000 LV 4].
Alicia: Two level 4 monsters. He must be planning an Exceed Summon.
Neo: Here I go! I tune my level 4 Vylon Prism and level 4 Vylon Vanguard.
Tamika: Tuning?
Prism becomes 4 rings that Vanguard 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: Neo…when did you switch back to Synchro monsters?
Neo: Like I said. I'll show you hope. I'll do it with the same deck I used when you showed me. I set two cards and end my turn.
Titan: Ha! Such a pitiful little resistance can't hold against me! My turn, draw! I summon Blockman in defense mode [ATK 1000/DEF 1500 LV 4]. Then I place 3 cards face down and end my turn.
Chimera: Three set cards? He must have a Trap set, or possibly more. Here I go, draw! I summon Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak [ATK 2000/DEF 200 LV 4]. I attack Blockman. Go, Core Sword!
Titan: Heh. Trap card, Rock Wall! This prevents an EARTH monster from being destroyed this turn. Sorry, but I render your attack ineffective.
The monster hits the rock wall, flying back as a result.
Chimera: I did the best I could. I set 2 cards. At my End Phase, I show off this Warrior, Koa'ki Meiru War Arms, and prevent Bergzak from being destroyed.
Titan: Nice. You missed the opportunity to deal damage, but you were able to summon several tough monsters. Of course, against my Titans…such things are meaningless! Here I go, draw! Set card, Turn Jump. Now time accelerates and three turns pass without us doing anything. Now I use the power of Blockman. Since he has been out for 4 turns, I can release him and summon four Tokens [ATK 1000/DEF 1500 LV 4 x 4].
Yusuke: No…now he has three EARTH monsters on the field!
Titan: I release three of my EARTH monsters in order to summon my monster. I summon Rock Titan [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 9].
Titan begins to laugh hysterically as the monster rises, roaring in anger.
Seth: Those cards again...
Axel: Damn! He's had them all this time!?
Titan: I am going to ENJOY this! Rock Titan; let's mash their monsters into pulp!
Chimera: I don't think so! Trap card, Automatic Laser! I show my Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru in my hand to destroy your summoned monster.
Titan: Useless! Trap card, Trap Stun! Now all Trap effects this turn are negated. Complete your attack and crush that Bergzak!
Chimera: Oh no! If this attack hits…!
Neo: Quick- Play Spell, Forbidden Chalice! This raises the power of a monster by 400 while negating its power [ATK 2400/DEF 200 LV 4].
Titan smashes the monster, making it blow up. Neo and Chimera fly back [Neo and Chimera LP = 3400].
Tamika: That was a serious shockwave! Brother, are you okay?!
Chimera: Don't worry…I'm fine. Neo, why did you…?
Neo: Isn't it obvious? In this duel, we're partners. And a partner must help out no matter what.
Chimera: …Heh. That's a rather innocent though, but an honest one. Come on, let's crush him!
Titan: Crush me? Did I hear you right? Ha! I'd like to see you try! I set a card and end my turn.
Neo: Here I go, draw! We already took a hit. Can't risk it happening again. Here I go, I summon Vylon Soldier [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Trap card, Crevice of Light. When a monster was destroyed last turn, I revive it. Come on back, Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak [ATK 2000/DEF 200 LV 4]. I Overlay my level 4 Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak and Vylon Soldier.
Both become lights and fly into a spiral.
Neo: With these two monsters, I construct the Overlay Network. Exceed Summon! Come on out, Wind- Up Zenmaister [ATK 1900/DEF 1500 RANK 4]. He gains 300 points for each Overlaid card [ATK 2500/DEF 1500 RANK 4]. Now I remove one Overlay Unit [Unit = 1] [ATK 2200/DEF 1500 RANK 4]. Now your Titan monster goes into defense mode and won't switch back until next turn.
Titan: That will not happen on my watch! Set card, Field Shift. I return the monster on my field to my hand and summon one of a lower level. However, that monster swaps back with the one in my hand at the turn's end. I return Rock Titan and summon Cloudian- Sheep Cloud [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].
Neo: Missed my chance. I equip Epsilon with Vylon Material, raising his power by 600 [ATK 3400/DEF 1200 LV 8]. Zenmaister, attack Cloudian! Stretch Punch!
It extends the fist and punches it.
Titan: When destroyed, I summon two Tokens [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1 x 2]. I won't take any damage you…
Chimera: I discard Koa'ki Meiru Buster and Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru. This changes your monster to attack mode. I select one of those Tokens [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].
Titan: Eh?!
Neo: Thanks! Destroy the Token Vylon Epsilon! Light Power Laser!
It fires at the Token, blowing it up. Titan screams as he is flung back [Titan LP = 600]. Neo and Chimera grin at each other as Titan stands up laughing.
Titan: Not bad! This is actually getting good now! I might finally acknowledge this as worth my time!
Neo: We're going right through you! Our goal isn't to entertain you!
Titan: Well, well, this little fight is getting adorable now! But I can't afford to lose, so I'd better get serious and fast. Here I go, draw! Rock Titan is summoned from my hand [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 9]. Next I summon Deep Sea Diva [ATK 200/DEF 400 LV 2]. Using her power, I can summon this monster from my deck. Come on, Spined Gillman [ATK 1300-1700/DEF 0 LV 3], who gives all my WATER monsters a boost [ATK 600/DEF 400 LV 2]
Yusuke: Oh no! Three WATER monsters! Don't tell his aim is to…
Titan: Here I come! I release three WATER monsters. Freeze the world cold, Ice Titan!
Ice grows out of the ground as the monster emerges, roaring as well [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 9].
Neo: Two Titans….oh boy…
Sigma: Don't forget kid, we've got set cards! He can't hurt us now!
Titan: Battle! Ice Titan attacks Vylon Epsilon. When he attacks, all Spells and Traps are negated, including your Equip Spell [ATK 2800/DEF 1200 LV 8].
Titan slashes the monster as it is torn into pieces. Neo and Chimera cry as they slide back [Neo and Chimera LP = 3200]
Titan: And now I attack Wind- Up Zenmaister! Rock Titan, turn it into paste!
It smashes the monster with its fist, crushing it. Neo cries out as he flies back and hits the wall [Neo and Chimera LP = 2400].
Yusuke: No! Please stop you guys! Don't fight just for me! Don't…don't die hopelessly for me!
Titan: I'll say. This is boring. If you can't fight, don't even bother. Give up and I'll go easy.
Neo: Maybe we should. Maybe…
Chimera: Trap card, Core Reinforcement. This lets me revive Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak [ATK 2000/DEF 200 LV 4]. Neo, stand up. We can't afford to lose. Fight, no matter what.
Neo: …You're right. If we look bad, so does everyone else. Come on then…let's crush this guy and stop Vergil!
Titan grins and closes one of his eyes as both Titans still tower over the field
To be continued
Baron: Today we'll be going over Deep Sea Diva. When this is summoned, you can summon a Sea Serpent or Fish monster.
Dante: That monster is nonsensical. Under the sea, sound does not carry as well, so the concept of a singing monster won't make sense, not to mention…
Baron watches with twitching eyes when Rika knocks him out from behind.
Baron: Thanks you…