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Riders of Fate Episode 97

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.