Card of the Day: Wind Representer
Episode 219: Raythe's Tormented Past
In the night sky across the world
???: It's cold…it's dark. I want warmth…I want light! I want out of this place!
Darkness swirls together and begins to form something
???: What?
??? 2: Yo! You want freedom from your seal?
???: Yes! Yes, I'll do anything! Just let me go!
??? 2: Alright, I'll let you go. But if you want me to do, you'll have to do me a favor. Anything you said?
???: Yes, anything!
??? 2: Alright, how about you take care of someone for me? His name's Raythe Nakago.
???: …Raythe Nakago, you say? Why didn't you say so? I'll be glad to do that! And to be free? No brainer!
Corvus's face appears from the darkness as someone is floating there and grins. In town, Raythe, Enzan, and Yuji are walking down the road.
Raythe: Why am I here?
Enzan: I told you, we need to pick up something for the boss.
Raythe: I'm not asking why WE'RE here. I'm asking why I'M here. Couldn't you two handle this yourselves?
Yuji: The boss asked all three of us to go. If only the two of us went, it would look bad for all three of us. Besides, you didn't have anything better to do in your spare time.
Raythe: It's my day off. Shouldn't I get a day to rest on my day off?
He walks right into someone as he drops his bags
Raythe: Sorry
???: It's quite alright. Don't….Raythe?
Raythe looks at the man and he turns pale. He takes a step backwards as the man steps forward.
Man: Raythe…it is you, right?! Raythe!?
Raythe pushes him down and runs off. Enzan runs over and grabs him
Raythe: Let me go! Let go of me!
Enzan: What the hell is your problem!? You don't just push someone down!
Yuji: Are you okay?
Man: Yes. I don't blame him for acting like that. I can say I deserve that. Let me introduce myself. I am Shigeru Nakago. Raythe's uncle.
Opening
In an apartment across town, Shigeru is serving Yuji, Enzan, and Raythe tea. Yuji and Enzan accept it as Raythe sits there glaring outside.
Enzan: So you're Raythe's uncle?
Shigeru: That's right. I think you already know the story. When Raythe's parents died when he was very young, he was sent to live with me. And of course, his parents were killed in an accident. My sister and her husband. After that, Raythe was sent to live with me.
Raythe: Hmph. If you called me here to tell me obvious crap I already know, this was a bigger waste of my time than I thought
Shigeru: Raythe, please…
Raythe: Shut up you old a [ss] hole! You made my life a living hell! Now you expect me to just grin like an idiot and forgive you will that loser over there!?
Enzan: Hey!
Shigeru: Raythe, please, just here me out! I…I'm not going to ask you to forgive me. I was wrong Raythe. Wrong for blaming you
Raythe: Blaming me? Blaming ME? What the hell did I do?!
Shigeru: You don't understand Raythe! You may have lost your mother, but I lost my sister! You were an only child Raythe, and you were just a little kid at the time. You couldn't have understood the pain I went through…knowing the sister I grew up with was gone forever. And when you were put into my custody, all I saw in you was my sister. Those fierce eyes, that defiant attitude….that dueling skill. Even now, you are the splitting image of my sister
Raythe: Yeah? My mother was a duelist you say? Well, neither of us will get a chance to see her duel now. And you say you suffered a lot. What about me?! I lost both my parents, and then put into the care of someone who doesn't give a damn! Enough of this! I'm leaving!
Yuji: Raythe, he did try to find you after all this time. Shouldn't you at least hear what he has to say?
Raythe: He can shove his words up his butt! I don't want anything to do with him anymore!
Shigeru: I see Raythe. I knew I should have expected that reaction. If I was treated the same way, blamed for something I had no part in, I would feel the same way. It's funny. After all these years, I tried to find you the day you joined the Dark Claw. I went from town to town for years and now I've finally found you, hoping you might have forgiven me. I guess I was a fool for thinking that
Raythe: You shouldn't have wasted my day off telling me obvious crap I already knew.
Shigeru: I understand if you want to cut me out of your life. But first, at least take this card. It was the reason I went looking for you
He stands up and hands Raythe a card. Raythe looks suspicious and takes it, glancing at it
Raythe: Gusty Kid? What the hell is this?! You came this way to give me such a trash monster?! Are you making fun of me!?
Shigeru: Raythe, this card belongs with you. Because you see, it was the last memento your mother came to me before she died.
Raythe's eyes widen and Enzan spits out his tea as Yuji simply looks at him with disgust. Shigeru closes his eyes and remembers. Shigeru is in a living room serving tea to a woman
Woman: I'll be going soon.
Shigeru: Sis, are you sure you want to go? After all, that area is supposed to be really dangerous. There are all sorts of stories with rockslides and avalanches. And you've got a four year old at home.
Woman: Yes. Raythe….he's growing up so fast. It'll make me sad we'll be away for his birthday
Shigeru: Sis, please don't go! It'll be dangerous if you go! What if you die and leave me and Raythe all alone?!
Woman: I understand that may happen. Listen, I was approached some time ago by a man named Michael. He asked me if I wanted to know Raythe's birthright, as well as his true power, I should go there. And well, I don't want Raythe to grow up not knowing who he is. All the other kids are scared of him. I'm a little scared of him too. But…I'll go to find out. So then I can look at him and know he shouldn't be feared.
Shigeru: Sis…
Woman: Before I go, take this
Shigeru: Gusty Kid? But sis, this is your favorite card!
Woman: I know. And if something should happen to me, I want you to give this card to Raythe. And let him know this card represents the Nakago family. Even if we are all in a bad situation, we rely on each other and our friends to make it through
The flashback ends. Enzan seems to be tearing up
Shigeru: So that's why this card should be yours. I should have given it to you a long time ago. So I give it to you, along with a request. Raythe…please come back to live with me
Raythe's eyes widen
Shigeru: I did neglect you. I did make you what you are. I understand that, and I'm sorry. I promise Raythe, I'll raise you right. This time we can be a family.
Raythe: …Heh. After all these years….after all you've done to me, you show up. And you think a piece of paper and a promise can convince me? Well, you can go to hell! And use this card as your one-way ticket! I renounced myself as a Nakago the day I left you!
He throws the card at Shigeru and storms off.
Yuji: Raythe!
Enzan: He's being sincere!
Raythe: Hmph!
Shigeru: Raythe, please! I beg you!
He grabs Raythe's hand
Raythe: Don't you fare touch me swine!
Suddenly the earth shakes. Raythe's eyes widen as he turns and opens the door. People are running in panic as cars fly through the air as someone begins to laugh and runs by. He stops running and backs up, seeing Raythe and he grins
Corvus: It's been a long time….Raythey
Raythe: Corvus….
Enzan: Corvus?! But that guy should have been sealed away!
Shigeru: What's going on here?! Why is there a second Raythe?!
Yuji: That isn't Raythe. His name is Corvus. Some time ago, he was part of a group called the Nebula Warriors and threatened the city. I never fought him myself, so I can't say much about him. But he and Raythe…are mortal enemies
Raythe: So you're still alive, are you Corvus?
Corvus: Indeed. When you defeated me, that little punk Artemis sealed me with the other Demons at the cost of his life. The darkness…the cold…it enveloped me like a cage and crushed the life out of me. And the only thought that kept me going…was revenge! Revenge on you, Raythey! And one day, I heard a voice. Telling me I could free if I killed you. And hey, when someone offers you a deal like that, you don't say no!
Raythe: Hmph! That's fine! I'm crush you once and for all!
Corvus: Man I've been waiting for this!
Both: Duel!
Raythe vs Corvus. [Raythe LP = 4000][Corvus = 4000]. Corvus's Disk appears on his arm and Raythe's disk activates.
Enzan: Hey, the constellation isn't appearing.
Corvus: This body is only temporary. Besides, I can only use a small portion of my power due to that seal.
Raythe: I don't care if you're strong or weak, I'm going to pound you flat regardless!
Shigeru: Raythe…
Corvus: Me first! I draw! I summon Shield Wing in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 900 LV 2]. I set a card and end my turn.
Raythe: Shield Wing huh? You're still copying my deck you charlatan?
Corvus: There's no need to call me names….Raythey
Raythe: You're one to talk. I draw! As there are no monsters out, Silence Eagle can be Special Summoned [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. Now I summon the Tuner monster Tornado Fighter [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Tornado Fighter and the level 1 Silence Eagle
Fighter becomes 3 rings that Eagle flies through, becoming 1 star [3 + 1 = 4]
Raythe: Winds of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of new hope. Synchro Summon! Assassin of the Sky [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I attack Shield Wing
Corvus: Shield Wing negates his destruction by battle at least twice!
Raythe: That may be. But Assassin of the Sky deals Piercing damage.
It slashes Wing across the body. Corvus hisses in pain [Corvus LP = 3200]
Raythe: That's not all. I remove from play Tornado Fighter in the graveyard from play and double the damage you just took
Assassin slashes him across the chest [Corvus LP = 2400]
Raythe: I set a card and end my turn.
Corvus: This pain…it feels so good! I can finally feel again! And now that I'm in pain, I'm going to put you through pain Raythe. My turn, draw! I summon the Tuner monster Sky Bird [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]. Trap card, Trinity. If I have two monsters of the same Attribute already on the field, I can Special Summon a third monster of that Attribute from my deck. Appear, Anvil Lifter [ATK 1500/DEF 500 LV 3]. You're not the only one who can Synchro Summon in an instant! I tune the level 1 Sky Bird, level 2 Shield Wing, and level 3 Anvil Lifter.
Bird becomes 1 ring that Wing and Lifter fly through becoming 5 stars [1 + 2 + 3 = 6]
Corvus: Wings of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of chaos and panic! Synchro Summon, Armored Birdman [ATK 2500/DEF 1000 LV 6]. When Sky Bird is used as the Tuner monster, I can raise the attack points of the Synchro monster I used to summon him by half the attack points of a monster in my graveyard. I raise him by half the power of Anvil Lifter [1500/2 = 750][ATK 3250/DEF 1000 LV 6]. That's not all! When Anvil Lifter is removed from the field, the attack points of all monsters my opponent controls decreases by 500 [ATK 1200/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I attack! Above Strike!
Birdman flies high into the air and dives down, slashing apart Assassin. Raythe is pushed back from the wind [Raythe LP = 1950]
Shigeru: Raythe!
Corvus: That ain't all! Birdman's power activates now. I remove from play a monster in the graveyard and deal half its attack points as damage to the opponent. I remove from play Anvil Lifter.
A ball of light hits him and he flies back [Raythe LP = 1200] He holds his gut and coughs a few times. Shigeru steps forward
Raythe: Stay back! I don't need help form you!
Shigeru looks sad and steps back
Corvus: That's right. No amount of help can do you any good. I'm going to have lots of fun before I finish you. Turn end. At this time, the attack points of my Armored Birdman return to their original value [ATK 2500/DEF 1000 LV 6]
Raythe: My turn. Trap card, Descending Lost Star. This lets me revive one Synchro monster in my graveyard with a decreased level. I summon out Assassin of the Sky [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 4-3]. Now I release him and summon Wind Representer [ATK 2100/DEF 0 LV 5]. When this card is summoned after releasing a WIND Attribute monster, he gains double the attack points of the monster I released. Wind Representer had original attack points of 1700. That means Wind Representer gains twice that [1700 x 2 = 3400][ATK 3400/DEF 0 LV 5]. I attack your Armored Birdman!
Representer draws his sword and cuts through Birdman, blowing it up. Corvus is almost blown back [Corvus LP = 1500]
Enzan: Yeah, go Raythe! Send this cheap imitation packing!
Shigeru: Raythe…I had no idea you were this strong. You are just as strong as your mother was…
Raythe: I end my turn. Well Corvus, are you still having fun?
Corvus: Oh yeah. I'm having a blast! Are you having a blast Raythe?
Raythe: Hmph. This duel isn't fun. All I want to gain in this duel is to defeat you quick and easy. Turn end
Corvus: Aw, don't be like that Raythe. I waited so long to have a good duel with you, don't disappoint me. I draw. I set a card and end my turn.
Yuji: He doesn't have any monsters out. If Raythe attacks him, he should win. But…Corvus hasn't used his Constellation Demon yet. What is he waiting for? Unless…
Raythe: My turn. I'll end it now. I summon Storm Prince [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I have a WIND monster out, which lets me summon Heaven's Condor [ATK 1800/DEF 0 LV 4]. I tune the level 4 Storm Prince and the level 4 Heaven's Condor
Condor becomes 4 rings that Prince flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]
Raythe: Winds of bravery and power unite together to create a windstorm of new hope. Synchro Summon! Appear, Metal-Wing Archangel [ATK 3000/DEF 2000 LV 8]. One monster could finish you. But I want to prove something to you Corvus. I am the one, true Raythe Nakago! I'll crush you now and burn it into your brain! Metal-Wing Archangel and Wind Representer, attack him directly!
Corvus: Trap card, Damage Black Hole. This negates all damage I take during the Battle Phase. That's not all. I also draw a card from my deck.
A black hole opens and sucks in the attacks
Raythe: Hmph. One more turn, that's all it earns you. I set a card. Turn end
Corvus: Yeah, let's put an end to this already. I draw a card. First I use the Spell card Snatch Steal. This lets me take control of a monster my opponent controls. I'll be taking Wind Representer. Now I use the Spell card Synchro Defuze. This lets me take control of a Synchro monster. I take control of Metal-Wing Archangel.
Raythe: Both my monsters?
Corvus: Don't worry; I'm not going to attack you with your own cards. Because I'm going to prove that I'M the one true Raythe! All you are Raythe, even now, is anger and suffering! You want the world to suffer as well. That is what nurtured me and gave birth to me! Now watch as I surpass you and become the new Raythe Nakago!
Yuji: Two monsters? No…he can't!
Raythe: No…
Corvus: I release Metal-Wing Archangel and Wind Representer. This lets me Advance Summon my Constellation Demon- Corvus!
Corvus himself begins to cough and darkness erupts from his mouth and form a large shadow. It forms into a giant bird that hovers over the field and gives a loud shriek [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 9]. It flaps its massive wings and almost blows everyone away
Shigeru: What is that thing?!
Yuji: A Constellation Demon. A monster sealed in the sky as punishment for its sins. It is so powerful; it can only sustain itself in duels
Shigeru: No way….Raythe….
Raythe: The Demon….but…how can you have it?!
Corvus: I could tell you, but that would be a waste of time. After all, dead guys can't remember anything. Rest in peace. But don't worry; you won't fade away into death. I'll absorb you Raythe, and then I'll be the new Raythe Nakago! And then, that man, and Sector Seven, and the whole world will feel my anger! Our anger!
He begins to laugh as Raythe snarls. Corvus looms over the battlefield shrieking into the sky.
Ending