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COMPLETE: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Final Chapter up!) (TEEN)

Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 10 up!)

Okay, Chapter 10 is hot off the presses. I actually did this one and Chapter 11 late last night. My sleep schedule last night got out of whack, so I spent the time writing until I was tired enough to go back to bed. So I'll post that chapter sometime later. But onto the main event!

Vanessa’s Vengeance

Vanessa was staring down Tempest, both females having fierce expressions of hatred. Roger seemed quite confident, while Django and the others showed anger and annoyance.

Tempest stated, “I knew you two were dumb, but you both sunk to a new low. Teaming up with Lucifer, you pretty much sold your souls to the devil himself! When you lose this Duel, you’ll find out the hard way that Lucifer isn’t one to make deals with!”

Vanessa laughed, “Me? Lose this Duel? In your dreams, Greenielocks. With my improved Noble Knight deck, AND my shiny new Barian’s Force and CXyz monster, you’re the one who’ll lose. So take out your D-Pad and put your deck where your mouth is!”

The Wind Mistress growled, “If a Duel is what you want, then I’ll give it to you! Prepare yourself to be blasted into next week with my mighty winds! D-Pad, armed and ready!” She then put on her Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, locked and loaded!”

Vanessa armed herself with her glittery D-Pad and Duel Gazer. At that time, Django, Roger, and the others put on their Duel Gazers.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!”

Cody stated, “C’mon, Tempest! Knock da wind outta her!”

Leo cheered, “You can do it, Tempest! You’ve never lost to her before, and you won’t this time, either!”

Fiona added, “Show Vanessa what happens when she messes with power she shouldn’t have!”

Roger sneered, “Save your breath, losers. My girl, Vanessa, will rip your green-haired friend to shreds, so don’t waste oxygen on her.”

Jack growled, “Watch your mouth, Roger, or I’ll rip it off! You and Vanessa will pay the price for dealing with Lucifer, just you wait!”

Vanessa stated, “Let’s get this going. Since I’m a lady, I go first. I Draw!” She took another card from her hand, “You might remember this monster. It’s my Noble Knight Drystan, and I’m putting him in Attack Mode!”

Noble Knight Drystan appeared. He gave his harp a quick strumming before getting into a more dignified battle pose.

“Next up, I equip him with Noble Arms of Destiny! This Equip Spell may not boost his strength, but it will allow me to use his special power come next turn. While he’s equipped with this card, once per turn, he cannot be destroyed in battle or by card effects. On top of that, if this card is destroyed, then I can equip it to another Warrior monster I control, meaning it’s virtually indestructible.”

Drystan gained a new sword, shield, and cape. He looked himself over, impressed, before standing strong.

“Next up, I place one card face-down on the field. And then, to wrap things up, I activate the Spell: Shard of Greed. Every time I draw during my Draw Phase, this card gains one Greed Counter. With two or more on it, I can send it to the Graveyard to draw two more cards. That should do for now.”

Tempest stated strongly, “About time. It’s my turn, I Draw!” She took a card from her hand, “First, I’m activating the Spell: Double Summon! I can Normal Summon twice this turn! So I’ll start with my Mecha Phantom Beast Blackfalcon in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared from the sky. Mecha Phantom Beast Blackfalcon looked like a sleek black jet. Its main body was long and thin, with its angled wings near the backend of it. Underneath it were a pair of mechanical talons, while on its back was a large disk-shaped antenna, and its front looked like a falcon’s head. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1200/1700.

“But that’s not all! You might remember this card. It’s my Mecha Phantom Beast Tetherwolf, and I’m putting it in Attack Mode as well!”

Mecha Phantom Beast Tetherwolf hovered down from above. It positioned itself next to Blackfalcon, ready to fight.

“When my Tetherwolf is Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a Mecha Phantom Beast Token to my side of the field. So I’ll summon it in Defense Mode.

A smaller, token version of Tetherwolf appeared on the field. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 0/0.

“Now both of my Mecha Phantom Beasts’ abilities activate! They gain Levels equal to the total Levels of all my Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens on the field. My Token is Level Three, so both my Tetherwolf and Blackfalcon increase their Levels by three!”

The stars representing both Tetherwolf’s and Blackfalcon’s Levels changed from four to seven.

Vanessa observed, “She’s got two Level Seven monsters on the field. She’s gonna summon her Number.”

Tempest smirked, “That’s where you’re wrong, Vanessa. I know you have a CXyz Monster, so I’m not going to risk my Number unless I need to. I have other plans in mind. I Overlay my Level Seven Mecha Phantom Beasts! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger in Attack Mode!”

Both monsters became green orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral portal. Out emerged a new monster. Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger looked like a mechanical knight riding a mechanical dragon. The dragon was very similar to Curse of Dragon, though covered in sleek red, blue, gold and green armor, along with two small metal arms and claws. The knight seemed to be fused to the dragon from the hips down, also covered in red and gold stylized armor, with each arm ending in long, green lances, and its head encased in a red helmet with three curved spikes on it. Orbiting it were two green orbs of light. It was a Rank Seven monster with stats of 2600/2100.

“Now, Gaia Dragon, attack her Drystan with Spiral Saber Strike!”

Gaia Dragon flew up into the air, hovered briefly, before it came charging down, lances held out.

Vanessa stated, “You forgot about my Noble Arms of Destiny Spell! My monster cannot be destroyed in battle, so you’re wasting your attack!”

The Wind Mistress smiled, “Your monster may be safe, but not your Life Points. Even though your monster will survive the attack, your Life Points will still take a hit!”

Drystan held out the shield when Gaia Dragon slammed its lance into it. This created a massive shockwave that struck Vanessa, causing her to fall back. Drystan managed to survive the attack, forcing Gaia Dragon to return to its original position. Vanessa’s Life Points dropped by 800 to 3200.

“I place two cards face down to end my turn. That should do for now.” She said mentally, “When her turn starts, my Trap will put a crimp in her day. It’ll keep Drystan from using his ability AND get rid of that Equip Spell, all without destroying Drystan.”

Vanessa stated, “You call that power? I’ll show you power! It’s my turn, I Draw! I activate…” but was cut off.

“Not so fast, Vanessa! I activate my Trap: Spiritual Wind Art – Miyabi! I can Tribute a WIND monster on my field to return one of your cards back to the bottom of your deck. So I Tribute my Mecha Phantom Beast Token to send Drystan to the bottom of your deck!”

The Token Monster vanished, sending a massive wind toward Drystan. He was blown off the field, returning to the bottom of Vanessa’s deck. At the same time, Noble Arms of Destiny shattered, making Vanessa livid.

Leo smiled, “Yeah! That’s the way! Because Vanessa had no other Warrior monsters on her field, Noble Arms of Destiny had nothing else to equip itself to. So it was destroyed, unable to use its second ability to save itself. So she got rid of Drystan AND Noble Arms of Destiny without even having to destroy Drystan. Swift move!”

Vanessa growled, “You got luck that time. So back to my turn. Since I drew a new card during my Draw Phase, my Shard of Greed gains one Greed Counter.”

Shard of Greed started to glow, the counter above it going up by one.

“You may have prevented my Drystan from using his ability, but I still have other surprises for you! I summon Noble Knight Peredur to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Noble Knight Peredur was a handsome knight, wearing silver and gold armor over black clothes. His skin was slightly tan, with blue eyes, white-blonde hair, and was wielding an impressive sword. He was a Level Four monster with stats of 1900/300.

“And since I Normal Summoned a Level Four or lower Warrior monster, I can activate my Trap: Copy Knight! This summons a Copy Knight Trap Monster that can duplicate itself to match the Warrior I just summoned, both in name and Level.”

Vanessa activated her Trap, which summoned a standard armored knight, but then it transformed into a clone of Peredur. It became a Level Four monster with stats of 0/0.

“Now I Overlay my Peredur and Copy Knight! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon Comics Hero King Arthur in Attack Mode!”

Both Peredur and the Copy Knight became yellow orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged Comics Hero King Arthur, ready to battle.

Roger grinned, “The stage is set. Soon my girl Vanessa will call forth her greatest monster. Your green girl won’t know what hit her until it’s all over!”

Fiona stated, “Get a life, Roger! Chaos Xyz or not, Vanessa is going down!”

Vanessa stated, “Time to attack! King Arthur, attack her Gaia Dragon now!”

King Arthur held his sword with both hands, went into a crouch, then jumped, blade held high. Gaia Dragon retaliated by charging in from the sky.

“Now I activate King Arthur’s ability. If it would be destroyed in battle, I can use an Overlay Unit instead to prevent that, followed by increase his Attack by 500, and deal you 500 points of damage!”

King Arthur absorbed an Overlay Unit, creating a shield that Gaia Dragon couldn’t bust through, so it retreated back to its original position. King Arthur’s Attack went up by 500 to 2900 before swinging his sword, sending a shockwave at Tempest. She was knocked off her feet, landing painfully on her backside, her Life Points dropping by 500 to 3500.

“To wrap things up, I place this card face-down. That ends my turn.”

Tempest jumped back up, “Then it’s my turn, I Draw!” She looked at her new card, thinking, “Hmm… Shield Wing. I have to destroy that King Arthur, as I bet it is connected to a CXyz Monster, but just in case, I’ll play this card for good measures.” She said aloud, “I summon a monster in face-down Defense Mode. Next up, I activate the Equip Spell: Gust Fan. You might remember this card. It increases the Attack of a WIND monster by 400 while decreasing its Defense by 200. So I’m going to boost my Gaia Dragon with it!”

Vanessa countered, “Not so fast, girl! I activate my Trap: Dark Bribe! You get to draw one card and in exchange I get to negate and destroy your last Spell or Trap. So you won’t be boosting anything this time, girl!”

Tempest growled in annoyance, drawing one card while watching her Equip Spell shatter. She looked at her new card before deciding what to do.

“I switch Gaia Dragon to Defense Mode and place this card face-down to end my turn.”

“That’s all you can do! So it’s my turn, I Draw! And you know what that means, right? My Shard of Greed gains one more Greed Counter, totaling two!”

Shard of Greed started to glow, the counter on it going up by one to two.

“Next up, I send it to the Graveyard to draw two more cards from my deck.”

Shard of Greed vanished, allowing Vanessa to draw two more cards. She looked at one of them before bursting into a fit of laughter.

“I have it! I have all that I need to win! You’re in for a world of hurt! I activate the Spell: Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! This allows me to Rank-Up my Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster! So I rebuild the Overlay Network with my Rank Four Comics Hero King Arthur! Go, Chaos Xyz Evolution!”

King Arthur turned into a bolt of energy and shot op into a dark Overlay Network. It erupted with power. Deep within, the Barian Gate burst open, releasing a flood of energy that swallowed King Arthur. He was encased in a green orb with several segmented bands coiling around it.

“Barian power: the true nature of chaos, deliver your judgment on these lowly creatures! Use your unstoppable might to create a new era, in which the power of Barian rules it all! I Xyz Summon CXyz Comics Hero Legend Arthur in Attack Mode!”

CXyz Comics Hero Legend Arthur was a massive monster. His body was a fusion between a knight and a castle fortress. Each shoulder had castle towers on it, brown it color, while its torso was built like a large chamber surrounded by balconies and archways. Its arms and legs were made with stone encasements that acted similar to armor. In his right hand was a massive blade. His head was almost robotic, concealed by a large, scary mask, with long blonde hair behind it. In various parts of his body, the reddish Barian energy could be seen flowing, and sitting in front of it were two Chaos Overlay Units. It was a Rank Five monster with stats of 3000/2400.

Roger sneered, “She’s in for it now! Let her have it, Vanessa!”

The obnoxious girl nodded, “Gladly! I activate the second effect of Barian’s Force! I can steal an Overlay Unit from your Xyz Monster and add it to my collection. So I’m gonna do just that!”

Electrical energy whips struck Gaia Dragon before reaching for one of its Overlay Units. It snagged one and dragged it back to Vanessa’s side, turning into a Chaos Overlay Unit in the process. It floated down next to the other Chaos Overlay Units, giving Legend Arthur a total of three.

“Hahahaha! Sorry, green girl, but your punishment isn’t over yet! CXyz Comics Hero Legend Arthur, attack her Gaia Dragon now with Shockwave Slash!”

Legend Arthur held out his massive blade, started to swing it around, and fired a massive air slash. It effortlessly cleaved Gaia Dragon in half, destroying it, the explosions knocking Tempest off her feet.

“But that’s not the worst of it, girlie! Not the slightest bit! I have even more surprises for you! I activate Legend Arthur’s ability! When he destroys a monster in battle and sends it to the Graveyard, by using one Chaos Overlay Unit, I can banish that monster from your Graveyard and hit you with damage equal to its original Attack!”

Fiona chocked, “That’s not good! Tempest is about to take a heavy hit!”

Legend Arthur slammed his sword into one of his Chaos Overlay Units, absorbing it, before firing a beam at the center of the field, opening up the Graveyard Portal. Gaia Dragon emerged from it, flew up into the air, then charged down at Tempest. It collided with her kamikaze-style, self-destructing in a massive fireball, causing the Wind Mistress to be knocked off her feet, screaming. She landed with a heave thud on the ground, dazed. Her Life Points took a heavy hit of 2600 down to just 900.

Django sputtered, “Tempest, are you okay!? Say something.”

She replied, a bit dazed, “I’m okay, just a bit surprised.”

Vanessa laughed, “You might as well give up, Tempest! I have you pinned. No matter what you try, I’ll destroy you with my Chaos Xyz Monster and take your Number once and for all!”

The Wind Mistress replied strongly, “I’m still in this, Vanessa! I still have Life Points, which means I still have a chance to fight back! It won’t be easy, but I’ll put you in your place! Just watch me!”

“Big talk for a windbag. You’re just one attack away from losing this Duel, so you might as well give up now! It’s over!”

Next Chapter: Wish Upon a Stardust

Uh-oh, things aren't looking too good right now. But Tempest is a tough girl, she'll figure something out. You can probably guess what the star card of the next chapter is. If not, find out next time!
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 11 up!)

Okay, like I said, here's chapter 11. I probably would've posted it an hour or so ago, but I had to make a few tweaks, such as putting in missing info or minor details. But now that that's done, here's the next chapter.

Wish Upon a Stardust

The Duel was still in progress. Vanessa had her new Chaos Xyz Monster: CXyz Comics Hero Legend Arthur, on her field, no other cards, and 3200 Life Points left. Tempest, on the other hand, had one face-down monster, three face-down cards, and her Life Points were resting at 900. It was still Vanessa’s turn.

Cody observed, “This isn’t good. Vanessa’s CXyz Monster not only destroyed Gaia Dragon, but Tempest took a huge hit due to its ability. One more attack like that and it’s over.”

Jack growled, “She and Roger are messing with power that they shouldn’t have. I can’t wait to see Vanessa lose so she’ll find out how Lucifer doesn’t accept failures.”

Roger sneered, “Vanessa lose? In your dreams! My girl is about to wipe your green-haired babe out of existence. And yet you still think she can win? Boy, you guys are in denial. Face it, Vanessa has this Duel in the bag. There’s no way Tempest can win.”

Tempest stated, “Don’t count me out yet. I’m a tough gal, so don’t consider the Duel done, as I still have Life Points. You may have taken a large chunk out of them, but even if I only had 100 Life Points left, I can still turn this around. So are you quite done?”

Vanessa smirked, “So defiant, aren’t we? And yet you’re so delusional. Very well, I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Tempest touched her deck, “Then it’s my turn, I Draw! I activate the Spell: Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” She drew two cards, looked at them, and then stated, “I place this card face-down to end my turn.” She said mentally, “My Shield Wing will keep me safe. Not only can it protect itself, even if Vanessa managed to destroy it with Legend Arthur, I won’t take any damage.”

Vanessa stated, “A desperate move for my desperate prey! It’s my turn, I Draw! Legend Arthur, attack her face-down monster! Wipe her and it out!”

Legend Arthur raised his sword up then gave it a powerful swipe, sending another air slash toward Tempest’s hidden monster. It was revealed shortly afterward. Shield Wing looked like a cross between a bird, a pterodactyl, and a wyvern. Its thin body was emerald green, with large feathered wings, white in color, each equipped with a three-fingered claw. It had three fin-like spikes on its neck and the back of its head, long, thin legs and feet designed like a chicken, only more dragon-like, and a whip-like tail. It was a Level Two monster with stats of 0/900. The air slash slammed into it, but to Vanessa’s horror, the monster endured the attack.

“W-What gives?! With such meager stats, your monster should’ve been totaled!”

Tempest grinned, “You’d be surprised. This monster takes a page out of Django’s book. It may seem weak, but up to twice per turn, Shield Wing cannot be destroyed in battle. Tough break, Vanessa, but my monster isn’t going anywhere, along with my Life Points. You just wasted your attack.”

Vanessa roared in frustration, “You will pay for that! I have to end my turn, but you cannot hide behind that monster forever! Once you summon another monster, it’ll be all over for you! I end my turn.”

Jack wiped his brow, “Whew, that Shield Wing bought Tempest some time. Now she has a chance to fight back.”

Leo stated, “Still, she better make it count. As soon as she summons another monster with Attack higher than 900, Legend Arthur can target that monster instead, which means, if the battle damage doesn’t do her in, Legend Arthur’s ability will. So she has to plan this out carefully.”

Tempest touched her deck, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” She said mentally as she looked at her new card, “Hmm… Negate Attack. That will be useful. So time to call forth another creature from the sky.” She stated, “I summon my Delta Flyer to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Delta Flyer was a wyvern covered in gold armor. Its visible body parts, such as its feet and tail, were a bluish color. Despite being a Dragon-type monster, its wings were feathered and very large. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 1500/900.

“Now I activate Delta Flyer’s ability! Once a turn, I can increase the Level of any other monster on my field by one. So I’ll increase my Shield Wing’s Level by one, from Level Two to Three.”

The stars representing Shield Wing’s Level changed from two stars to three.

“I’ll wrap this turn up by placing this card face-down on the field. That’s all for now.”

Vanessa laughed, “Hah! That’s your big move? I was expecting more. But no matter, I’ll flatten you once and for all! It’s my turn, I Draw! Legend Arthur, attack her Delta Flyer now with Shockwave Slash!”

Legend Arthur raised up his sword before giving it a swipe, creating another air slash. Tempest, however, was smiling.

“Nice try, but not nice enough! I activate my Trap: Negate Attack! It stops your attack cold and ends your Battle Phase. Tough break, girl, guess you’ll have to wait until next turn to try again. If there is a next turn.”

The attack was blocked by a vortex, canceling it out. This annoyed Vanessa.

She replied, “Don’t get so cocky, girl! You only bought yourself one turn. I highly doubt you’ll succeed. Face it, this Duel is over, so stop prolonging the inevitable. But if you want to go down in a blaze of glory, be my guess. I’ll end my turn there, but it’s not like you can do much else.”

The Wind Mistress grinned, “That’s where you’d be wrong. I have everything I need to win this Duel. So prepare yourself, Vanessa, because I’m about to blow you away!”

Roger looked doubtful, “She’s bluffing. Not even her Number could get out of this one, so why is she so confident? Nothing in her deck is strong enough to win. She should just give up.”

Django grinned, “I know what she has planned, and it’ll destroy any chance Vanessa had at winning this Duel. Don’t think her Number is her only ace card. She has a special ace-in-the-hole just waiting to stretch its wings. So just sit back and watch, as Vanessa is in for it now.”

Tempest said, “It’s my turn, I Draw! First up, I activate Delta Flyer’s ability again! I increase the Level of my Shield Wing by one, going from Level Three to Level Four.”

Shield Wing started to glow, the stars representing its Level went up by one more to four.

“Next up, I activate my face-down Spell: Star Changer. This can change the Level of any monster on the field. So I’ll change my Shield Wing’s Level once again by one, making it a Level Five monster until the end of my turn!”

Shield Wing started to glow again as its stars changed again from four to five.

“Time for the fun part. I Tune my Delta Flyer to my Shield Wing! The monster I’m about to call forth will destroy any chances you had at winning, Vanessa!”

Delta Flyer transformed into three rings, which Shield Wing flew into. It became an outline of itself, then transformed into five stars, with three more joining it. A brilliant flash of light followed, and a roar could be heard.

“I Synchro Summon Stardust Dragon in Attack Mode!”

A new dragon appeared on the field. Stardust Dragon was a beautiful dragon, slivery blue in color, with massive wings that were twice its body length, a strong chest protected by armor-like scales, narrow waist, small hips, and strong legs. At the end of each of its long arms was a five-fingered claw, each finger equipped with a large nail. Its feet were very much the same, only they were composed of three-toed claws. It had a long, thin tail that ended in a trident shape, similar to Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon. On top of its long neck was a broad head, designed similar to Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon. Its head was shaped like half a circle with a streamlined section in the middle for its face, two spikes on each end of the half circles, a blade-like horn on the back of its head, narrow eyes, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and a spear-like snout. It was a Level Eight monster with stats of 2500/2000.

Vanessa was stunned, “Stardust Dragon?! That card is very rare! How did you get one!? But I will say this… that dragon… is beautiful. But it won’t be enough to stop my Legend Arthur. And even if it was, Legend Arthur cannot be destroyed in battle once a turn.”

Tempest grinned, “I don’t even have to battle it. I just have to play one card and I can rid the field of it! I activate my Trap: Shooting Star! When there’s a Stardust monster on the field, I can target one card on the field and destroy it! So say goodbye to your CXyz Monster!”

Stardust Dragon gave a roar, followed by several sparkles in the sky appearing. Shortly afterward, several shooting stars came barreling down from the heavens. Vanessa braced herself as Legend Arthur was pummeled by these shooting stars. When the explosions stopped, she looked on her field to see that Legend Arthur was gone.

She stated, “I was prepared for this! I activate my Trap: Xyz Reborn! So sorry, but after all that, my monster will still be around to defeat you!”

Tempest grinned, “Not so fast, Vanessa, I activate my Trap: Dark Bribe! Just like the one you pulled on me, this card bribes you by allowing you to draw one card and in exchange, I get to negate and destroy the last Spell or Trap played. So sorry, but Legend Arthur won’t be making any encore performances.”

Vanessa looked horrified, forcing herself to draw one card while watching her Trap shatter.

She managed to say, “At least you cannot wipe me out this turn! So next turn, I’ll turn this Duel around!”

“There is no next turn for you. I’ve already won. And I’ll prove it with this! The Spell known as Blustering Winds! This card grants any monster I control 1000 extra Attack and Defense Points! So all I need to do is power-up my dragon, and this Duel is over! Stardust Dragon, attack with Cosmic Flare! Wipe her out once and for all!”

A mighty wind surrounded Stardust Dragon, empowering it. It gave a loud roar as its power went up by 1000 to 3500/3000. Vanessa and Roger cried out in despair as Stardust Dragon charged up energy in its mouth, took aim, and fired a beautiful energy flame attack. It slammed into Vanessa, knocking her off her feet, screaming, until she landed with a heavy thud, her Life Points down to zero. A “Win” screen, showing Tempest, appeared, before the Augmented Reality vanished. The gang cheered happily, while Roger looked mortified. He quickly ran over to Vanessa, helping her up.

She said to him, “You have to take over. If we don’t succeed, we’re both in hot water! So take Django down now!”

Nodding, Roger stood up, stating strongly, “Django! I challenge you to a Duel! I’ll make up for Vanessa’s loss, so get ready to lose in a big way!”

Before Django could respond, Cody spat, “Yer not gonna Duel D-Man! Yer gonna Duel ME instead, got that? D-Man shouldn’t have to deal with lowlifes like ya all the time, so it’s about time I stepped up to da plate and take you down!”

Django asked, “Cody, are you sure? I’m totally capable of dealing with him, so why are you offering to Duel in my place?”

Cody replied, “Look, pal, you’ve had enough to do lately. You need a break, so I’m gonna do what I need to do. I’ll Duel this gutter rat, sparin’ you the trouble. So leave ‘im to me. I’ll show ‘im what it means to be a REAL Duelist!”

Roger sneered, “I don’t care who I Duel, as long as I get one of your Numbers. If you want to Duel, then we’ll Duel. So get ready, as you’re about to enter a world of hurt!”

Next Chapter: Disaster in the Sky

Short chapter, I know, but I didn't need to write too much, and a short chapter is better than no chapter, right? Anyway, an epic end to the Duel. Now, the fiery spirited Cody is up at bat. How will he fair against the second half of the dimwit duo? Tune in next time to find out.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 11 up!)

I had guessed that it was either Stadust Dragon or its counterpart, Stardust Spark Dragon that would appear in this chapter. Since the regular Stadust is a personal favourite of mine, I'm happy to see it appear here.

Anyway, a good end to the duel, though I personally think since the chapter was short, maybe it was better to merge it with the previous one.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 11 up!)

I had guessed that it was either Stadust Dragon or its counterpart, Stardust Spark Dragon that would appear in this chapter. Since the regular Stadust is a personal favourite of mine, I'm happy to see it appear here.

Anyway, a good end to the duel, though I personally think since the chapter was short, maybe it was better to merge it with the previous one.

Due to the nature of Tempest's deck (all WIND monsters), Stardust Dragon was the obvious choice (for her, anyway). She'll also include some of its evolved forms (one of which requires extra "help", as she won't use any other monsters other than WIND monsters), so they'll show up in time.

I know it was short, but given the time I wrote these two chapters (part of yesterday and last last night), it ended up as two chapters. Especially since, when I was writing the first part, I suddenly started to get dizzy and disoriented (whatever the reason behind that sudden problem is beyond me), I decided to cut it into two parts. It also makes it easier to plan, as I learned the hard way that doing too much in one chapter makes it hard to read and write it. And in most cases, I'm generally trying to break up Duels that last more than 6-7 turns into multiple parts. While you are correct, it should've been one part, it ended up a two-parter. *shrugs*
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 12 up!)

Ugh, I've been feeling horrible lately. I've had a week-long allergy attack, followed up with a chipped tooth. I finally got my tooth fixed this morning, but my allergies are still persisting. That's why I haven't written anything in over a week. But enough of that, here's the next chapter.

Disaster in the Sky

Cody was staring down Roger, who had a smug expression on his face. Vanessa was watching both eagerly and nervously at the bout that was going to happen, while Django and the rest of the group showed annoyance and anger.

Cody snapped, “You two will regret the day you sold yer souls to Lucifer! Once I beat ya, then Lucifer will be on yer hides like a swarm of killer bees!”

Roger growled, “Says you! I’ll defeat you, get your Number, get my revenge, and please Lucifer. It’s you guys who will regret something, in this case, regret ever humiliating us! So it’s time to Duel, hothead!”

The redhead took out his D-Pad, “Then let’s get this party started! D-Pad, ready for battle!” He then put on his Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, ready to rumble!”

Roger armed himself with his D-Pad and Duel Gazer, while the others put on their Duel Gazers, eager to see their respective allies win.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points set at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!” they said in unison.

Roger touched his deck, “I’ll open things up, I Draw! First I’m activating the Spell: Ancient Rules! Now I can Special Summon any Level Five or higher Normal Monster from my hand! So I think I’ll summon my Zoa to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. It was a fiendish creature with blue skin, red patches on its arms and chest, purple kneecaps, and dull gold claws. Its body was nimble yet strong, with each hand and foot equipped with three claws, while its face was gargoyle-like with large bat-like wings for ears and a pointy chin. It was a Level Seven monster with stats of 2600/1900.

Fiona looked disgusted, “That thing is hideous. I hope Cody destroys it quickly, as I don’t want that thing around for long.”

The punk snapped, “Keep your comments to yourself, twerp! Now, back to the Duel. I place three cards face-down and activate Shard of Greed. That should do for now.” He said mentally, “Even if that dimwitted redhead summons something strong, my face-down cards, particularly Metalmorph, will rain on his parade. So bring it on!”

Cody smirked, “Good. My turn, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “First off, I’m summonin’ the monster known as Heroic Challenger – Night Watchman in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Night Watchman was a warrior garbed in powerful metal armor over grey clothes, with a helmet that covered its entire face except its eyes, and a long purple cape. In one hand was a lantern while in the other was a falchion blade. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1200/300.

Roger stated, “I activate my Trap: Metalmorph! This Trap becomes an Equip card, boosting my Zoa’s Attack and Defense by 300. And that’s not all. Come next turn, I can Tribute Zoa with Metalmorph to summon a stronger monster known as Metalzoa! So your pitiful warrior is doomed!”

As he said that, Zoa was encased in powerful mechanical armor. Its stats jumped up by 300 to 2900/2200.

Cody grinned, “If it’s around fer that long. I activate the Spell: Book of Moon! This targets any monster on the field and switches it into face-down Defense Mode! So I think I’ll target yer Zoa. This means Metalmorph will be destroyed, as it’ll no longer be equipped to a face-up monster. Sorry, Roger, but I’m just gettin’ started!”

Cody’s Spell struck Zoa, causing it to cry out as it vanished from the field, replaced by a face-down card. At the same time, the Metalmorph card shattered into nothingness, making Roger curse badly.

“Now, Night Watchman, attack Zoa! And just so ya know, when Night Watchman attacks a monster in Defense Mode, it destroys it right away, before damage calculation. So say bye-bye to Zoa!”

Night Watchman fired a beam from its falchion which struck Zoa’s card. Zoa was flipped face-up briefly before it was destroyed. Roger cursed again.

“To end my turn, I’ll place these two cards face-down. That’ll do fer now. Let’s see what ya got, Roger.”

The punk growled, “With pleasure. It’s my turn, I Draw! Now my Shard of Greed gains one Greed Counter on it since I drew a card during my Draw Phase.”

Shard of Greed glowed, a counter going up by one from zero to one.

“Next up, I activate Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” He drew two cards, looked at them, then activated one of them, “I summon my Pitch-Black Warwolf in Attack Mode!”

A new, vicious monster appeared on the field. Pitch-Black Warwolf was a black werewolf armed with silver, maroon, and gold armor in various places, such as its torso, waist, legs, and lower arms. It had glowing red eyes, a muzzle full of sharp teeth, and sharp claws. On its back was a tattered cape while in its right “hand” was a blood red sword with a hook-like tip. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/600.

“Here’s the deal. During the Battle Phase, as long as Pitch-Black Warwolf is face-up, you cannot activate any Traps. So my Warwolf will slice and dice your monster and there’s nothing you can do about it. Pitch-Black Warwolf, attack Night Watchman now!”

Warwolf raised its sword, got into a pouncing pose, and lunged at Night Watchman. Cody, however, was smiling.

He snickered, “Sorry, Roger, but ya walked into a trap. Well, not a Trap Card exactly, but a trap regardless. I activate my Spell: Graceful Dice! This Spell lets me roll a six-sided die. Dependin’ on the number rolled depends on how strong my monsters get. To be exact, 100 points times the number rolled, until the end of the turn. So go, Graceful Dice!”

A little creature that looked similar to a casino worker with wings on its top hat appeared, holding a large die. It tossed the die into the air. As it clunked around on the ground, everyone watched tensely, waiting to see what the result was. It landed on a five, making everyone cheer, while Roger and Vanessa cried out in despair.

Cody grinned, “Heheh! By my math, five times 100 equals 500! So that means my Night Watchman’s Attack and Defense will go up by 500, more than enough to beat up yer werewolf!”

Night Watchman started to glow with power. Its stats increased by 500 to 1700/800. It raised its falchion, charged in, and struck down Pitch-Black Warwolf. Roger looked horrified as his Life Points dropped by 100 to 3900.

The punk stated, “You got lucky that time, but I’m far from done. I place this card face-down to end my turn.”

The redhead sneered, “Yeah, well ya might as well be! Now it’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, grinning, “Heheh, yer in for it now! I summon my Heroic Challenger – Spartan to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new warrior appeared. Spartan looked like a heavily armored ancient Roman warrior, outfitted with gold, silver, and white armor. Its head was completely encased in a golden Roman-style helmet with a brush fin-like top, while its face was protected by a white metal mask, only revealing its eyes. On its back was a long, flowing red cape, and in its hands were a spear and a red and gold shield. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1000.

“Now I activate my Trap! Go, Copy Knight! Vanessa should know this Trap well, as it allows me to copy any Level Four or lower Warrior monster I just Normal Summoned, creating a near perfect duplicate. We, at least in terms of name and Level, anyway, but that’s no biggie, as I have plans for it.”

Copy Knight appeared on the field, but then transformed into a translucent duplicate of Spartan. It became a Level Four monster with stats of 0/0.

“Now fer the fun part. I Overlay my Level Four Spartan, Night Watchman, and Copy Knight! With these three monsters I build the Overlay Network. I Xyz Summon Heroic Champion – Kusanagi, in Attack Mode!”

All three monsters became yellow orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged a new monster. Kusanagi was a massive warrior, easily a giant, wearing powerful orange, dull green, and purple armor over blue clothes. Its head was encased in a full helmet, orange in color, with a grey crest, warrior feather, and a steel grey facemask, only revealing its glowing eyes. On each hip was a sword hilt with a retractable sword, and orbiting it were three yellow orbs of light. It was a Rank Four monster with stats of 2500/2400.

Roger sputtered, “Kusanagi!? That card is very rare! How did a nobody like you get one!?”

The redhead sneered, “Look who’s callin’ whom a nobody. But when you’ve got buddies like this gang, then gettin’ cards like this is easy.”

Leo cheered, “Yeah, that’s the way, Cody! Show him who’s boss!”

Jack grinned, “Take him down with Kusanagi! Introduce Roger to the pavement, as I bet they’d love to get acquainted with each other!”

Roger growled, “Well, rare or not, I’ve got a card that can trounce it! But first, I activate my Trap! Go, Metal Reflect Slime! This Trap becomes a monster, just like Copy Knight, creating a Metal Reflect Slime monster with extremely high defense! You won’t be mounting any attacks on me!”

The redhead grinned, “Not so fast, Roger. I have a way around that. I activate Kusanagi’s ability! Once a turn, durin’ either turn, when a Trap is activated, I can use an Overlay Unit to negate and destroy that Trap! And on top of that, Kusanagi gains 500 Attack! So say bye-bye to your Trap Monster!”

Kusanagi drew one of its sword hilts, which summoned a fiery orange energy blade. It absorbed an Overlay Unit before it launched an air slash. It struck down the newly-revealed Trap, destroying it before the Trap Monster could be summoned. At the same time, Kusanagi’s power increased by 500 to 3000.

“Now, Kusanagi, attack Roger directly!”

Kusanagi lunged at Roger, blade held high, ready to strike.

Vanessa screeched, “You better have a plan, or the pavement will gain your face as a mark!”

Roger spat, “I have a plan, girl, so don’t shriek! I activate my other two face-down cards. Both of them are Metal Reflect Slimes! Since Kusanagi can only use its ability once a turn, I can activate my other two Traps without fear! So I can now summon two Metal Reflect Slimes to the field in Defense Mode, so you can’t touch my Life Points!”

Both face-down cards were activated, which, in turn, summoned two Metal Reflect Slimes in Defense Mode. They were Level Ten monsters with stats of 0/3000.

Cody stated in an annoyed tone, “Grr, Kusanagi, cancel yer attack! You got lucky that time, Roger. Since Kusanagi can only use its ability once a turn, you managed to weasel yer way outta that one. So, fer now, I place this card face-down to end my turn.”

Tempest groaned, “Just great. Cody almost had Roger in the palm of his hand, but that punk found the chink in Kusanagi’s armor. Lucky break.”

Django replied, “It gets worse. Both Metal Reflect Slimes are Level Ten monsters, and unlike Tokens, Trap Monster can be used for an Xyz Summon. Which means, unless Cody gets rid of them fast, Roger can use both Metal Reflect Slimes to summon something powerful. Cody has to be careful this turn.”

Roger stated, “For once, we’re in agreement, Django! It’s my turn, I Draw! And you know what that means, right? My Shard of Greed gains one more Greed Counter, totaling two.”

Shard of Greed glowed as it gained another Greed Counter, going up from one to two.

“Next up, I send my Shard of Greed to the Graveyard to draw two more cards from my deck. So adios, Shard of Greed, you’ve served your purpose.”

Shard of Greed vanished, allowing Roger to draw two cards from his deck. He looked at them, then returned his attention to the Duel.

Cody then stated, “I activate my Trap: Sixth Sense! My opponent rolls a die after I call out two numbers. If the die lands on one of those two numbers, then I can draw that many cards, otherwise the same number of cards head from my deck to the Graveyard. So I call the numbers four and five!”

A large die appeared in Roger’s hands. He threw it onto the battlefield. It clunked around, everyone watching with intense focus. The die landed on five, which made Cody do a victory pose.

“Aw, yeah, baby! Come to papa! I can now draw five new cards!” He drew them, grinning, “Now that’s what I call a hand!”

Roger stated, “If you’re quite done, it’s still my move. Now, like Django said, I Overlay my two Level Ten Metal Reflect Slimes! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network. I Xyz Summon Skypalace Gangaridai in Attack Mode!”

Both Metal Reflect Slimes became blue orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network in the sky. Out of the clouds a new monster appeared. Skypalace Gangaridai was a gargantuan machine. Its massive body was mostly composed of two long, thick purple-grey pontoons; each had several oar-like structures on the frontal, outer sections, along with two smaller pontoons near the back and sides of the ship, acting like stabilizers, and two sections in front that looked like viewing ports. In between the two large pontoons was a large, square structure with a smaller ship hull-like base, and around the second half of it was a larger, more defined ship hull-like structures, resembling that of the Titanic. Orbiting it were two green orbs of light. It was a Rank Ten monster with stats of 3400/3000.

Fiona choked, “That thing is massive! The only monster I’ve seen even larger than Gangaridai is Dyson Sphere, but this thing is still large enough to cause some problems! Cody better watch out or this will hurt a lot.”

The punk sneered, “And it’s only gonna get worse! I activate Skypalace Gangaridai’s ability! Once a turn, by using one Overlay Unit, I can destroy one monster on your field and hit you with 1000 points of damage! The catch is it cannot attach this turn. So I’m gonna do just that! Go, Gangaridai, use an Overlay Unit to launch your Torrent Torpedo! Take out Kusanagi!”

Gangaridai absorbed an Overlay Unit into one of its pontoons, floated upward a bit more, then, without warning, the large Titanic-like structure was dropped. It charged downward at an alarming pace, still connected to the airship by large, thick chains. It slammed down upon Kusanagi, destroying it, sending Cody flying back. As he hit the ground, his Life Points dropped by 1000 to 3000. Once the attack was done, the chains reeled the ship-shaped structure back into its original position.

As Cody got up, Roger laughed, “You should just stay down! My Gangaridai will sink your battleship in no time! Save yourself the embarrassment of defeat and just hand me your Number.”

Cody growled, “In yer dreams, you lowly gutter rat! If there’s one thin’ D-Man taught me, it’s to never give up, no matter how bad the situation is! I’ve gotten out of tighter spots before, so this is no different! At least, compared to back then, my Duelin’ skills have improved significantly! So don’t be envisionin’ my Number in yer hands just yet, as this Duel is far from done!”

Django nodded, stating, “That’s the spirit, Cody. Never give up, never surrender. A single draw is all it takes to turn the Duel around. One card can make or break the entire Duel. So trust you cards, as they are your friends. Have trust, as the Soul of the Deck will respond to your needs. It’s happened to me in the past, even before I gained Destiny Draw, so it can happen to anyone who believes in their deck.”

Roger shrugged, “You believe in such nonsense? Hah! You’re a bigger loser than I thought! There is no Soul of the Deck, so don’t start preaching a lame statement like that. And I’ll prove it on this dork’s next turn. So, for now, I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Cody looked at his hand, thinking, “Let’s see… I have Double Summon, Elite Goblin Attack Force, Zubaba Buster, Inferno Fire Blast, Scapegoat, and Meteor Dragon. Double Summon can help me keep field presence, so that overgrown airship doesn’t strike me down directly. Now, let’s see if my deck can help. Soul of the Deck, please, give me something to help me win!” He said aloud, “I Draw!” He looked at it and gained a large grin, “Heheh, D-Man was right, Roger. I just drew a card that can put a wrinkle in your plans. I have a feelin’ that Gangaridai is the monster compatible with Barian’s Force, but seeing how you haven’t actually used Barian’s Force yet, that means it’s still in yer deck. This card will keep that from happenin’. But don’t take my word for it. First off, I activate Double Summon! I can Normal Summon twice this turn! So I’ll Set these two monsters into face-down Defense Mode, and, fer good measures, place two more cards face-down fer later. That’s all fer now.”

Roger thought as he looked at the field, “Hmm… two monsters in Defense Mode and two face-down cards. He may be playing it safe, but if that card he mentioned is true, then I have to be careful. I don’t have Barian’s Force in my hand right now, so if his card is a threat, it could ruin everything.” He then said aloud, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, laughing, “I did it! I drew my Barian’s Force card!” but was cut off.

“Just what I was waitin’ for, Roger! Activate my Trap: Drop Off! When an opponent draws a card or cards from their deck, this card forces ya to discard one of them! Since you only drew one card, in this case Barian’s Force, then this little Trap will force you to send that card right to the Graveyard!”

Jack punched the air, “Yeah! Cody just got rid of Barian’s Force, so Roger can no longer summon his CXyz Monster!”

Roger, although initially startled, replied smugly, “Don’t count on it, losers! I activate my Trap: Seven Tools of the Bandit! While I was a bit worried that your card would wreck my strategy, I was prepared for it if it was a Trap. And indeed it was. Now, for the price of 1000 Life Points, I can negate and destroy that last Trap! Sorry, but Drop Off has just been dropped, and I can keep my Barian’s Force card!”

Roger’s Life Points dropped by 1000 to 2900, but at the same time Cody’s Drop Off Trap was cut up and destroyed, alarming the redhead.

Vanessa cheered, “Now show them whose boss, Roger! Crush them!”

Roger grinned, “No sweat, girlfriend! I activate the Spell: Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! This can Rank-Up my Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster! I rebuild the Overlay Network with Rank Ten Skypalace Gangaridai! Go, Chaos Xyz Evolution!”

Skypalace Gangaridai transformed into a bolt of energy and entered a dark Overlay Network. It erupted with power. Deep inside the Overlay Network, the chained Barian Gate suddenly burst open, releasing its power. It engulfed Gangaridai, generating a green orb around it with several square segmented lines coiling around it.

“Barian power: the true nature of chaos, deliver your judgment on these lowly creatures! Use your unstoppable might to create a new era, in which the power of Barian rules it all! I Xyz Summon CXyz Skypalace Babylon in Attack Mode!”

A new monster emerged from the Overlay Network. It was a gargantuan machine, even bigger than Gangaridai. It looked like a more futuristic space battleship. Its body was a long rectangular shape, white on top with red decals, while the sides were purple with ridges. Near the back end of the ship was an elevated section, resembling a command center, while near the lower half in the same region were three long, narrow rectangular structures with smaller ship-shaped fronts in a large “X” formation, with each one looking like a docking bay with four smaller ships, although they were all locked together. The front end was the most menacing: being a large, four-sided energy cannon with a wider square shape resembling petals, and two powerful red and pink energy storage tanks on each side. Just behind that was a pair of broad, flat, yet somewhat short vertical wings, each with a blunt pillar angled upward, and two Chaos Overlay Units were floating in front of it. It was a Rank Eleven monster with stats of 3800/4000.

Leo gulped, “Oh no, Cody tried so hard to keep that monster off the field! I hope he can handle what’s coming next.”

Roger laughed, “Stare into the monster of your defeat! My Babylon will destroy any chances you had at winning this Duel! Your Number is as good as mine! So go, Skypalace Babylon, attack Cody’s defense monster on the right!”

Babylon charged up a massive amount of energy in its central cannon. It took aim and fired, revealing the monster in the process. They looked like the Goblin Attack Force, only they were wearing silver knight armor. They were Level Four monsters with stats of 2200/1200. They were destroyed in one attack, sending Cody flying.

Cody grimaced, “There goes my Elite Goblin Attack Force!”

“Now, I activate CXyz Skypalace Babylon’s ability! When it destroys a monster and sends it to the Graveyard, you take damage equal to half its Attack! Go, Secondary Disaster!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, bringing out Elite Goblin Attack Force’s card, showing its Attack Points. The number 2200 was shown before being reduced by half to 1100. At the same time, Babylon charged up even more energy, took aim, and fired at Cody. He was blasted off his feet, landing with a thud. His Life Points dropped by 1100 to 1900.

Jack called out, “Cody, buddy, are you okay!?”

Cody replied, although disgruntled, “I’m fine, I guess, though a bit sore in the butt.”

Roger stated, “You’re about to be even more sore, punk! I activate Babylon’s other ability! Once per turn, when it destroys a monster in battle, I can use one Chaos Overlay Unit to attack again! So, go, Babylon! Use one Chaos Overlay Unit to attack again! Go, Double Disaster!”

One Chaos Overlay Unit was absorbed into the center cannon. In response, Babylon charged up more energy, took aim, and fired it at Cody’s other monster. The monster was revealed shortly beforehand. It was a heavily cobalt armored, bulky warrior, with an orange cape, a relatively small head within a full helmet, and was wielding a double-ended mace. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 1800/600.

Cody growled, “There goes my Zubaba Buster!”

Roger was laughing hard, “And it’s about to get worse! Babylon’s ability activates! You now take damage equal to half your monster’s Attack Points! Go, Secondary Disaster!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, showing Zubaba Buster’s card. Its Attack Power, 1800, was then cut in half to 900. At the same time, Babylon fired another beam attack, hitting Cody hard. He slammed onto the ground, flat on his back, as his Life Points dropped by 900 to 1000.

Django called out, “Cody, buddy, speak to me! Are you able to continue? Please get up!”

Cody grunted as he gingerly got up, “That wasn’t fun, but yes, I’m still able to fight. I’m not done yet, D-Man, so don’t worry.”

Roger laughed, “You might as well stay down, as my Babylon will destroy you! Then I’ll take your precious Number card. Lucifer will be so pleased! So stand if you wish, but your one attack away from losing this Duel! It’s over, Lionheart!”

Next Chapter: Raging Red-Eyes

Uh oh, looks like Cody's in a tight spot. How will he defeat Babylon? Tune in next time to find out.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 13 up!)

Okay, chapter 13 is hot off the presses. Time to find out if Cody or Roger will be the victor in this Duel.

Raging Red-Eyes

Cody was in a tight spot. On Roger’s field was his most devastating monster: CXyz Skypalace Babylon with no other cards on the field and 2900 Life Points. Cody had only one card face-down and 1000 Life Points left.

Roger laughed, “You might as well give up, Cody! No monster in your deck is strong enough to destroy my Babylon! Give up now to save yourself the embarrassment of a crushing defeat.”

Cody growled, “I’m still in this, Roger, so don’t count me out yet. I’m not finished yet, so if ya think I’m gonna surrender to you, think again! So are ya quite finished?”

The punk shrugged mockingly, “It’s your funeral. I end my turn there, but rest assured, there is nothing in your deck that can match my Babylon’s power.”

Cody looked at his hand, thinking, “I hate to say it, but he’s right. Even my strongest monster, Meteor Black Dragon, comes just short of Babylon. If I could get Excalibur out, then I could destroy Babylon with its ability. But to do that, I need two Warrior monsters, which I don’t have right now. But I’m not gonna give up.” He said aloud, “It’s my turn, I Draw! Now I activate my face-down Spell: Scapegoat! This lets me summon four Sheep Tokens to my field in Defense Mode. They won’t be much, but that way you cannot mount a direct attack on me!”

Cody’s card revealed itself, followed by four adorable, round, fluffy Sheep Tokens appearing, each one colored differently, either pink, yellow, orange, and blue. They were Level One monsters with stats of 0/0.

“And to wrap this turn up, I play Shard of Greed. And that’ll do fer now.”

Roger sneered, “That’s the best you could come up with? What a lame way to stall for a bit more time. Nothing you have can stop my Babylon. But if you’d rather play such pathetic cards and hope you can win, then fine by me. Now, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, smiling, “Take some of this! I activate the Spell: Overlay Regen! This Spell becomes another Overlay Unit, or in this case, a Chaos Overlay Unit, for my Babylon! So now my Babylon can destroy your puny defense no problem!”

The Spell transformed into a Chaos Overlay Unit, positioning itself in front of Babylon.

“Now, Skypalace Babylon, attack one of his Scapegoats!”

Skypalace Babylon charged up energy, took aim, and fired at one of the Scapegoats. It was effortlessly destroyed by the attack.

“Now I activate Babylon’s ability. When it destroys a monster, I can use one Chaos Overlay Unit to have it attack again! Go, Double Disaster!”

Babylon absorbed its newly-acquired Chaos Overlay Unit, charged up even more energy, and fired again. A second Scapegoat was destroyed by the attack.

“And with that I end my turn. Not like you can do much else.”

Vanessa turned to the others, “Looks like your redheaded friend is about to get trounced by Roger. Face it; there is nothing he can do.”

Tempest snapped, “He’ll win, just you wait! And when he does, you two will be in hot water with Lucifer! You two will be sorry, just you wait!”

Vanessa merely sneered as she turned back to the Duel.

Jack turned to Django, “Django, Cody can still win this, right?”

Django nodded, “Yes, he just has to trust his deck and keep a level head. Babylon may be powerful, but it’s not invincible. Cody just needs to draw the right cards and he can win this Duel. But he has to stay focused and trust his deck. He will prevail; he just needs to remain calm and focused, even when he’s being bombarded by such power.”

Cody stated, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card before stating, “Now, since I drew a new card durin’ my Draw Phase, Shard of Greed gains one Greed Counter.”

Shard of Greed glowed as the counter above it increased by one, going from zero to one.

“Fires of Doomsday… This will help.” He then said aloud, “I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Roger laughed, “Not much of a move there! So be it. It’s my turn, I Draw!”

At that time, a voice stated, “Hmm… looks like your redheaded friend may be in some trouble.”

The gang turned around to see Draco walk up to them. Vanessa noticed him, but ignored him.

Leo asked, surprised, “Draco? What are you doing here?”

He replied, “Seeing how these Chaos Xyz Monsters are part of Lucifer’s plan, I need to know more about them so I can keep the Numbers away from him. Since they are Number destroyers, able to bypass the normal clause of the Numbers, I need to know what their strengths and weaknesses are, in case I encounter any more. And, on top of that, my Red-Eyes Black Dragon detected another Red-Eyes in Cody’s deck. So, as a fellow Red-Eyes user, I have to see how well he’s mastered his dragon. But it appears he’s in a tight spot. Do you think he can win?”

Django nodded, “Yes, he can. He just has to stay focused and trust his deck. He’s gotten out of tight spots before, even when he was still learning the game. He managed to defeat a tournament-level player in one of his earliest Duels, so we have faith in him.”

Tempest nodded, “On top of that, he’ll prove to the idiot squad what they’ve gotten themselves into by assisting Lucifer. I defeated Vanessa’s Chaos Xyz Monster, and Cody can do the same with Roger.”

Draco turned to Vanessa, “So, you’ve aligned yourself with Lucifer, huh? Talk about a stupid decision. Why do something like that? Is selling your soul to the devil worth getting a chance of revenge? Or are you just that dumb?”

Vanessa and Roger spat, “We’re not dumb, cloak boy! So keep your comments to yourself!”

Leo said matter-of-factly, “They’re dumb.”

Fiona nodded, “Really dumb.”

Jack added, “Sad, but true.”

The two lowlifes roared, “THAT’S ENOUGH OUT OF YOU! SHUT THE HELL UP! WE’LL SHOW YOU WHO’S DUMB!!!”

Roger turned back to the Duel, “You forget who’s in control here! Go, Skypalace Babylon! Attack his Scapegoat!”

Babylon charged up energy, took aim, and fired, obliterating one Scapegoat.

“Now I activate Babylon’s ability! I use one Chaos Overlay Unit to attack again! Go, Double Disaster! Take out his last Scapegoat!”

Babylon absorbed its last Chaos Overlay Unit, charged up its cannon, took aim, and fired, destroying the last Scapegoat.

Cody then stated, “I activate my Spell: Fires of Doomsday! This card allows me to summon two Doomsday Tokens to the field! I can also use them to Tribute Summon any high-level DARK monster, as long as it wasn’t the same turn I activated this card! So don’t think I’m done yet!”

Cody’s card was revealed, summoning two black Token Monsters composed of several small orbs of black fire, each with a single eye on their “faces.” They were Level One monsters with stats of 0/0.

Roger stated, “You keep summoning useless Tokens. But it won’t matter soon enough. Soon, you’ll have nothing to defend yourself, leaving you wide open to my Babylon. Admit defeat now and I might spare you some humiliation.”

Cody growled, “In yer demented dreams! My deck has never let me down before, and I doubt it’ll start now! So finish yer turn already!”

“Whatever, I end my turn. Not like you can do much else.”

The redhead touched his deck, thinking, “Okay, Soul of the Deck, I need a winner. Please, give me something that I can use to beat him. Please!” He said aloud, “I Draw!” He looked at his new card, thinking, “Red-Eyes? That will work!” He then turned back to the Duel, “Now, since I drew a card durin’ my Draw Phase, Shard of Greed gains one more Greed Counter, totalin' two!”

Shard of Greed started to glow as the counter above it increased by one, going from one to two.

“Now I send my Shard of Greed to the Graveyard to draw two more cards! Come on, Soul of the Deck, give me some love!”

Shard of Greed vanished from the field, causing Cody’s deck to glow. He touched it, closed his eyes, and drew two cards. He gingerly opened his eyes, looked at his cards, and did a victory pose.

“Aw, yeah, baby! I’ve got me a winnin’ hand! It’s over Roger! I’m about to destroy yer Babylon and take you out of da picture once and fer all!”

The twins cheered, “Cody’s gonna turn this whole Duel around!”

Jack did a fist pump, “Yeah, show him how it’s done, buddy!”

Tempest turned to Django, “Can Cody win this in one turn? Not that I doubt him, but I’m curious to know.”

Django smiled, “He can. I can see his victory with perfect clarity. Skypalace Babylon, along with the rest of Roger’s Life Points, are history.”

Draco stated, “This should be interesting.”

Vanessa stated, “You’re bluffing, right? There’s no card in your deck that can stop Babylon! So you’re just bluffing!”

Cody grinned, “Guess again, Vanessa. First, I Tribute both my Doomsday Tokens in order to summon my good buddy: Red-Eyes Black Dragon in Attack Mode!”

Both Doomsday Tokens vanished, but in their place appeared Red-Eyes Black Dragon. It gave its trademark cry as it landed on the ground, ready to battle.

Roger stated, “What good will that card do? It’s too weak.”

“Maybe it is, but I have bigger plans fer you! Next up, I activate the Spell: Inferno Fire Blast! By targetin’ a Red-Eyes Black Dragon I control, I can deal you damage equal to its original Attack. So say buh-bye to 2400 Life Points. It may mean that my Red-Eyes cannot attack this turn, but I have a way around that problem, too.”

Red-Eyes Black Dragon charged up a fireball in its mouth, took aim, and fired it directly at Roger. He was blasted off his feet by the attack, hitting the pavement hard. His Life Points dropped by 2400 to just 500.

“Now fer the really fun part. I activate another Spell: Polymerization! I fuse my Red-Eyes Black Dragon with my Meteor Dragon in my hand to form my most powerful monster in terms of printed value: Meteor Black Dragon!”

Red-Eyes started to overlap with Meteor Dragon, who appeared briefly on the field. The two dragons combined, creating Meteor Black Dragon. It gave a powerful roar as it stared down Skypalace Babylon.

Draco stated, “Pretty impressive. So he has Meteor Black Dragon at his disposal. Not too shabby. It is the most powerful member of the Red-Eyes family. But still, it’s not enough to tackle Babylon.”

Cody stated, “Roger, this Duel is over! Go, Meteor Black Dragon, attack with Burnin’ Black Meteor!”

Roger stated, “You’ll just destroy your own monster with that attack! You really are an idiot!”

“Not quite, Roger, as I now activate my final Spell: Ego Boost! When a monster declares an attack, this Spell can boost any monster on the field by 1000 points fer the duration of the battle! So do it, Meteor Black Dragon! Take out Skypalace Babylon now!”

Meteor Black Dragon’s power increased by 1000 to 4500. It opened its mouth, generating massive highly-condensed fireballs, took aim at Babylon, and fired several blasts. Roger and Vanessa were crying out in despair as the barrage of flaming meteors pummeled Babylon, causing it to explode in a fiery inferno. Roger was thrown off his feet, screaming, hitting the pavement hard. His Life Points dropped down to zero, followed by a “Win” screen appearing, showing Cody, before the Augmented Reality vanished.

Vanessa ran over to Roger, “Roger! Get up! We have to scram! If Lucifer finds out we lost, we’re done for!”

Roger scrambled to get up and the two bolted from the area at top speed, panic and fear on their faces.

Jack asked, “Shouldn’t we try to help them? Sure, we hate them and they hate us, but we can’t let Lucifer hurt them.”

Draco stated, “I’ll go after them. At least this way I’ll be able to see Lucifer’s ugly mug in person, giving me a better idea of what I’m up against. Be right back.”

With surprising agility, Draco charged after the dimwitted duo. At that time, Roger and Vanessa had taken shelter in an alley, both terrified at what may happen next.

Roger panted, “W-What are we gonna do, Vanessa?! Once Lucifer finds out we lost, we’re toast!”

She replied, “We’ll… just have to keep on the move, so he cannot find us.”

A voice floated in the air, “It’s too late for that, my dear.”

A portal opened up and Lucifer emerged from it. The two lowlifes screamed in terror, hugging each other in fear. Lucifer merely sneered as the two humans panicked in his presence.

“Heheh, such terrified expressions. Mmm… I love the taste of human fear. You two lost, so it’s time to pay up.”

Both sputtered, fear, panic, and total terror on their faces, “Please, don’t do it! Spare us! Please! Don’t hurt us!”

Lucifer looked at them, gained a twisted grin, then started to laugh psychotically. He was laughing so hard he doubled over, eyes bulging, while the two humans were still trembling in fear. When he had stopped laughing, he gained a large grin.

“You two are so amusing. I knew you two would provide me with great entertainment. Now, let’s see… should I collect your dues for failing? Or should I do something else to you? Hmm… decisions, decisions, decisions.”

Roger and Vanessa choked, “Please, spare us! We’ll do anything, just don’t hurt us!”

Lucifer started to laugh again, causing the two humans to become even more terrified. They clung to each other desperately, hoping that they wouldn’t be punished. The dark Psykinox gave them a sly look.

“You are providing me with such entertainment. I love the expression of fear on an inferior creature like a human. It brings me such pleasure. I will spare you two… for now. If you two continue to amuse me, then I may just let you two live. Heheheh, yes, that sounds like fun. But I may be back one day, when you least expect it, to have you two pay up your dues. So enjoy the game while you still have a chance, because one day I’ll be back. Maybe…”

At that moment, Draco appeared, his eyes narrowing on Lucifer’s cloaked form. Lucifer merely turned his head slightly to look at Draco before chuckling, opened up a portal, and vanished. When the portal closed, Draco turned to Vanessa and Roger, who suddenly fainted, collapsing on each other. The hooded man checked them out before standing back up, turned around, and left them.

He thought, “So that was Lucifer. And it appears these two will live to see another day. Hmph… such idiots. They got lucky this time, but I doubt Lucifer will leave them be forever. At least now I know who I’m fighting against. I better report back to Django about this.”

A short time later, Draco returned to Django and his gang.

Django asked, “What happened? Alpha-1 informed me that Lucifer appeared. What happened to Vanessa and Roger?”

Draco replied, “The idiot squad will be fine. He found them amusing enough to spare them, but he did warn them that he might be back to collect their dues, so to speak. But they’ll be fine; he didn’t hurt them or anything, but I assume that they both still have their Chaos Xyz Monsters and Barian’s Force cards. I don’t know for certain, but seeing how very little transpired in that alley, I’m guessing that’s the case. And I now know what Lucifer looks like. I’ll be ready for him the next time he appears.” He then turned to Cody, “Cody, is it? You did well with your Red-Eyes Black Dragon. You have a good understanding of it, and you have harnessed the power of Meteor Black Dragon well. Good job.”

Cody grinned, “Heheh, yer not the only skilled Red-Eyes user ‘round these parts, Draco! While I may only have one in my deck, that’s enough to do the job I need it fer.”

“You still need work, but overall, not too shabby.” He started to walk away, but said, “I’m going to see if I can dig up any more information on those Chaos Xyz Monsters. If Lucifer is using them to hunt the Numbers, then I need to know more about them. Farewell for now.” He said silently, however, “That Tempest girl… is it possible that she gets more and more beautiful each day? She can be fierce, as my face found out with one of her platform sandals, but it’s obvious she cares about those she considers her friends. Maybe… maybe she will understand my story.”

As Draco left the area, Django turned to the rest of the group, “Well, now that all that chaos is over with, I say we go get something to eat. I know the battle is far from done, but at least we know that Lucifer did spare those two morons. While I may not like either of them, even they don’t deserve to be destroyed by Lucifer. Now let’s go get a bite to eat. After all that high-stakes Dueling, I’d say we could use it.”

Nodding, the gang left the area, eager for a bite to eat. But in the back of Django’s mind, he was worried what was yet to come.

Next Chapter: Tough Love

Wow, what an end to the Duel! Now, what will the next chapter bring. Tune in next time to find out.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 14 up!)

Well, here's the next chapter. Time for some bad fish puns and pretend crushes.

Tough Love

It had been a few days since Roger and Vanessa attempted to steal the gang’s Numbers. Things had returned to normal for the time being. Leo and Fiona were on their way to school, eager for a bit of normality.

The twins went about their school day, attending classes, chatting with classmates, and Dueling on their breaks. However, by the time lunch rolled around, Lucifer decided on his next move.

Leo and Fiona were eating lunch with Ronald and Jasmine, happily chatting.

Ronald asked, “So, Leo, Fiona, anything new with you two? Are you still having adventures with Django?”

Leo chuckled, “Yeah, you can say that. Just this Saturday Tempest and Cody put the idiot squad, Roger and Vanessa, in their places. They had willingly aligned themselves with Lucifer, the same guy who attacked the school not too long ago, hoping to get revenge on us for all their humiliating defeats. Needless to say, it didn’t work out as planned, but they probably still have their Chaos Xyz Monsters, meaning that they might try again some other time.”

Jasmine shivered slightly, “How are you two able to face that fiend and not be scared? I mean, he knocked out the entire school and brainwashed a teacher, and he seems to have no remorse for his actions. How can you two be so calm?”

Fiona chuckled nervously, “We’re not as calm as you’d think, but we’ve gotten stronger and braver because of Django’s unrelenting courage. While he tends to do the most fighting, Leo and I are still vital parts of the group, and assist him whenever we can. And we have our Numbers to help us in the fight, so we have good firepower when needed.”

Just then a voice purred, “Hello, Leo. How are you doing?”

They all turned to see another schoolmate. She was in the same grade as them, judging by her uniform, with brown hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She gave a playful wink at Leo, who quirked an eyebrow in response.

“Jade?” the older twin stated, “You never talk to me. Well, except when you call me a ‘fish freak’ and ‘bottom-dweller Duelist’, so why did you even approach me?”

Jade purred, “After your bravery last time the school was attacked, I realize I’ve misjudged you. You’re more than I gave you credit for. Maybe after school we can go get some ice cream, hmm?”

Fiona thought, “Something’s not right here. Jade could care less about Leo, no matter what the situation is. The two never get along, so why is she flirting with him all of a sudden? Something’s fishy here, and it’s not the tuna salad.”

Leo seemed to be thinking the same thing as he responded, “Jade, no matter what I do, you could care less about it. So why are you, all of a sudden, interested in me? That’s not like you at all.”

Jade replied, “Come on, Leo, don’t be like that. Maybe if we Duel you’ll change your mind. How about on our next break we have a Duel. If I win, we go on a little date. And I know you can’t say no to a Duel. So I’ll see you at the center field on our next break, sweetie. Later, cutie-pie.”

As she walked away, Leo turned to the others, “That was weird. Something’s not right here. You all know perfectly well by now that Jade would rather punch me in the nose than call me ‘sweetie’, right? I smell a rat, also known as Lucifer.”

Jasmine got nervous, “You think Lucifer is controlling her just like Miss Thorn? But why her? And if so, why is he going after you?”

Ronald suggested, “Maybe since he failed to go after Fiona, he’s trying Leo next. But why he chose Jade is beyond me.”

Fiona stated, “I bet she has a monster compatible with Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force. She probably has a monster that can become a Chaos Xyz Monster. If this is true, then you better be careful, big brother, as your Number will be on the line.”

The older twin nodded, “I will be. I won’t allow Lucifer to harm anyone else in this school. Hopefully, when I win, he’ll leave this place alone.”

Later that day, on the students’ next break, Leo and the others approached the center field. Jade was waiting for them. She gave him a sly grin as he approached.

“Leo, darling, I knew you couldn’t say no to a Duel. Are you ready, handsome? It’s time to Duel.”

Just as she said that, her eyes started to glow, and the Barian Emblem appeared on her forehead. This caused the twins to gain scowls.

Fiona stated, “I knew it! She’s been brainwashed by Lucifer! Leo, take her down so you can free her from his grip!”

Leo stated strongly, “I’m all over it, sis! D-Pad, locked and loaded!” He then put on his Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, locked on target!”

Jade put on her standard green D-Pad while her right eye became more luminous. Fiona, Ronald, and Jasmine put on their Duel Gazers. Little did they know that someone else was watching.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points set at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!” they said in unison.

Jade touched her deck, “I’ll open things up! I Draw! First I summon Dunames Dark Witch in Attack Mode!”

Dunames Dark Witch looked more like an angel than a witch. She was also identical to Dark Valkyria, only with pale skin, white wings, blue eyes, purple hair, and was wearing red and white armor and boots. She was a Level Four monster with stats of 1800/1050.

“I place one card face-down to end my turn. You’re up!”

Leo touched his deck, “It’s feeding time! I Draw! I summon Friller Rabca in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Friller Rabca was a long eel-like monster, but where its fins would be were blades, along with triangular eyes and a mouth full of saw-like teeth. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 700/1500.

“Next up, since I Normal Summoned a Fish monster, I can Special Summon Shark Sticker from my hand, also in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Shark Stickers was a long blue fish with blades for fins, green eyes, a long snout, and a flat disk on its head with several pink suction cups. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 200/1000.

“But wait, there’s more. Since I Special Summoned a Fish monster, I can summon another Shark Stickers from my hand!”

A second Shark Stickers appeared on the field. It swam over to its fellow Fish monsters, ready for battle.

“Now I Overlay my Level Three Friller Rabca and two Shark Stickers! With these three monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Shark Caesar in Attack Mode!”

All three monsters became blue orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged a new monster. Shark Caesar was a monstrous creature. It’s strong yet streamlined purple and blue body was adorned with several sharp fins. Its tail was a congregation of two spade-shaped fins, one on top of the other, and several smaller sharp fins with a metal brace. Its golden armored mouth was loaded with massive violet teeth, while on top of its head was a smaller dragon head with a curved fin. Orbiting it were three blue orbs of light. It was a Rank Three monster with stats of 1800/2000.

Ronald asked, “Why did he summon Shark Caesar? Black Ray Lancer would be more powerful, and would require fewer monsters to summon it. So why did he choose this monster.”

Fiona replied, “Because Shark Caesar can get stronger with each passing turn. You’ll see how brutal this demon of the deep is in a moment.”

Leo nodded, “That’s right, Fiona. I activate Shark Caesar’s ability! By using an Overlay Unit, I can place one Shark Counter on this card. For every Shark Counter it has, it gains 1000 Attack Points whenever it battles. While its stats will reset after each battle, as long as it has a Shark Counter on it, it can keep increasing its strength with each battle.”

Shark Caesar absorbed an Overlay Unit through the small dragon head on its head. This caused it to glow, signaling that it had gained a Shark Counter.

“Now go, Shark Caesar! Attack Dunames Dark Witch!”

Shark Caesar charged over at surprising speed, jaws wide open. Its power jumped up by 1000 to 2800 as it did so. Dunames’ eyes widened in horror as Shark Caesar chomped down on her, devouring her, before returning to its original position. Jade’s Life Points dropped by 1000 to 3000.

Leo thought, “I have to find a way to keep Barian’s Force from activating. This Magic Jammer card should do the trick… at least I hope it will…” He said aloud, “I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

As he said this, Shark Caesar’s power returned to its original 1800.

Jade growled, “Guess I need to get more serious! It’s my turn, I Draw!” She looked at her new card, grinning, “This’ll help. I summon Rescue Rabbit to the field in Attack Mode!”

Rescue Rabbit looked like nothing more than an adorable rabbit wearing a hardhat and a radio around its neck. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 300/100.

“Now I activate Rescue Rabbit’s ability! I can banish it from the field to Special Summon any two Level Four or lower Normal Monsters from my deck. The catch is they have to have the same name and will be destroyed at the end of the turn if I don’t use them right away. But I won’t have to worry about that. So I banish my Rescue Rabbit to summon two Spirit of the Harps from my deck in Attack Mode!”

Rescue Rabbit vanished from the field. This, in turn, caused Jade’s D-Pad to glow and eject two cards. She took them and played them, her deck shuffling itself afterward. Each Spirit of the Harp was a golden-robed woman with green eyes, green hair, and each holding a large harp. They were Level Four monsters with stats of 800/2000.

“Now I Overlay my two Level Four Spirit of the Harps! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Fairy Cheer Girl in Attack Mode!”

Both Spirit of the Harps became yellow orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged a new monster. Fairy Cheer Girl was a butterfly-winged fairy with a mess of blue hair, orange eyes, pale skin, and was wearing a blue and purple sleeveless top with a green skirt, matching knee-high boots, and was holding two green pompons. Orbiting her were two yellow orbs of light. She was a Rank Four monster with stats of 1900/1500.

“Now I activate Fairy Cheer Girl’s ability! Once a turn, by using one Overlay Unit, I can draw one card from my deck.”

Fairy Cheer Girl absorbed an Overlay Unit into her chest, which caused Jade’s D-Pad to glow again. She drew one card, looked at it, then started to laugh.

“You’re in for it now, Leo! I activate Spell: Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! I can Rank-Up my Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster!” she was, however, cut off.

Leo stated, “Not so fast! I knew that was coming, so I play my Trap: Magic Jammer! By discarding a card from my hand, I can negate and destroy your Spell! So say goodbye to Barian’s Force!”

Jade, however, started to laugh again, “I was prepared for this! I activate MY Trap: Seven Tools of the Bandit! By paying 1000 Life Points, I can negate and destroy your last Trap! So my Barian’s Force isn’t going anywhere!”

Her Life Points dropped by 1000 to 2000, but in exchange Leo’s Trap crackled and shattered. This caused the older twin to scowl.

Fiona stated, “Oh no! Now Barian’s Force can proceed unopposed!”

“That’s right! Now, let’s try this again! I rebuild the Overlay Network with my Rank Four Fairy Cheer Girl! Go, Chaos Xyz Evolution!”

Fairy Cheer Girl turned into a bolt of energy and reentered the dark Overlay Network. Deep within the Overlay Network, the chained Barian Gate burst open, releasing its power, swallowing up Fairy Cheer Girl in a green orb with several segmented square lines coiling all around it.

“Barian power: the true nature of chaos, deliver your judgment on these lowly creatures! Use your unstoppable might to create a new era, in which the power of Barian rules it all! I Xyz Summon CXyz Dark Fairy Cheer Girl in Attack Mode!”

Out of the orb emerged a new monster. CXyz Dark Fairy Cheer Girl was a more seductive female wearing a purple leotard with reddish pink energy-like streaks, several feather-like frills on her shoulders and hips, matching thigh-high stockings and red high-heeled shoes. Her wings were now fan-like, composed of large black feathers with several sparkles. Her skin was pale, with violet hair, red eyes, and wing-like structure over her ears. She was holding a red staff with a gold star on top and in front of her was two Chaos Overlay Units. She was a Rank Five monster with stats of 2500/1900.

“Now Barian’s Force other effect activates! I can steal an Overlay Unit from one of your Xyz Monsters! So I’ll steal one of Shark Caesar’s Overlay Units and add it to my Dark Fairy Cheer Girl’s collection!”

Red electrical energy lashed out at Shark Caesar, striking it before snagging one of its Overlay Units. It was transformed into a Chaos Overlay Unit as it floated down next to the other ones.

“Now I activate Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” She drew two cards, looked at them, then activated one of them, “I activate the Spell: Counter Cleaner! By paying 500 Life Points, I can remove all Counters on the field. So say goodbye to Shark Caesar’s Shark Counter!”

A vacuum-like wind blustered around the field. Shark Caesar stopped glowing, the energy transforming into an orb of light before shattering.

Jasmine sputtered, “Oh no! Now Shark Caesar cannot boost its power! It won’t survive the turn now!”

Jade sneered, “That’s exactly right! Dark Fairy Cheer Girl, turn his Shark Caesar into fish sticks!”

Dark Fairy Cheer Girl charged up energy in her staff, took aim, and fired a beam from the star on top. It struck Shark Caesar hard, causing it to roar as it was destroyed. Leo’s Life Points dropped by 700 to 3300.

“But that’s not all! Now I activate Dark Fairy Cheer Girl’s ability! When she destroys a monster in battle, I can use one Chaos Overlay Unit to deal you 400 points of damage for each card in my hand. I have four cards in my hand, so I can deal you 1600 points of damage! Do it now, Dark Fairy Cheer Girl!”

Dark Fairy Cheer Girl slammed her staff into one of her Chaos Overlay Units, absorbing it. She then generated more power in her staff, took aim again, and fired another beam, this time at Leo. He was blown off his feet, landing on his backside hard. His Life Points dropped by 1600 to 1700.

“Let the burn damage continue! I activate Poison of the Old Man! I can either increase my Life Points by 1200 or decrease yours by 800, so I think I’ll choose the second option! Say adios to another 800 Life Points!”

Jade’s Spell Card fired a beam at Leo, knocking him back again. He rubbed his backside after landing on it again. His Life Points dropped by another 800 to 900.

Fiona called out, “Big brother, are you okay!?”

He replied, “I’m fine, just a bit sore where I sit. But I’m still in this!”

Jade stated, “You won’t be for much longer! I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Leo jumped up, touched his deck, stating, “Then it’s my turn, I Draw! First I activate Monster Reborn to revive a monster from my Graveyard! I bring back one of my Shark Stickers!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Shark Sticker to leap out of it, before it closed up behind it.

“Next, I summon my Needle Sunfish to the field in Attack Mode!”

Needle Sunfish appeared. It swam next to Shark Stickers, ready for battle.

“Now I Overlay my Level Three Shark Stickers and Needle Sunfish! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 47: Nightmare Shark in Attack Mode!”

Both monsters became blue orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged Nightmare Shark’s sealed form which quickly unfolded into its true form. It gave a roar as it stared down at Dark Fairy Cheer Girl.

Ronald said, “So that’s Leo’s Number? It’s both cool and vicious, but it doesn’t have enough power to take down Dark Fairy Cheer Girl.”

Fiona stated, “He doesn’t have to. Nightmare Shark’s ability can allow him to bypass that problem, as long as Jade’s face-down card isn’t a destruction-type Trap, that is.”

Leo stated, “I activate Nightmare Shark’s ability! By using an Overlay Unit, I can target one WATER monster on my field. It can attack directly this turn, but all my other monsters cannot attack. Since Nightmare Shark is my only WATER monster, I choose it.”

Nightmare Shark ate one of its Overlay Units before it started to glow. It gave a roar as it armed itself for battle.

“Now, just as a precaution, I activate Needle Sunfish’s ability from my Graveyard. Since it was the Overlay Unit I used, I can now use its power. When it’s sent to the Graveyard, I can decrease the Attack Power of one of your monsters by 500 points. So even if my attack doesn’t work, I can still keep Dark Fairy Cheer Girl from defeating Nightmare Shark without defeating herself.”

In the Graveyard, Needle Sunfish opened up its body as if it was on a hinge, revealing several large spikes. The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing it to fire these spikes out of it. These spikes imbedded themselves in Dark Fairy Cheer Girl, causing her cry out as her power dropped by 500 to 2000. The spikes vanished shortly afterward, having completed their task.

“Now, Nightmare Shark, attack Jade directly with Fin Cutter!”

Nightmare Shark roared as it reared up and charged ahead. Jade, however, wasn’t done.

“Not so fast! I activate my Trap: Negate Attack! And just like its name stats, it negates your attack! Tough break, but you won’t be able to wipe out my Life Points.”

A spiral vortex stopped Nightmare Shark’s attack, forcing it to retreat back to its original position.

Leo stated, “Even so, I still have a plan. So I place this card face-down to end my turn. Oh, and just so you know, it’s a powerful Trap, so don’t try to attack next turn.”

Jasmine asked, “Why is Leo broadcasting his strategy like that?”

Fiona said silently, “Hmm… Leo never does that. But it makes me wonder if it really is a Trap. Maybe he’s bluffing her, like Django does sometimes. Yeah, maybe it’s like the time Django bluffed Kain into destroying his Quick Booster Spell. If so, then maybe that card is a trap in a different sense.”

Jade thought, “That card, it could very well be a Trap. But why would he broadcast that? Is he bluffing? No, he wouldn’t do that, so it probably is a Trap, and if I attack, I’ll walk right into it. I need a way around it.” She touched her deck, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” She looked at her new card, smiling, “Yes! Say goodbye to your face-down card! I activate the Spell: Mystical Space Typhoon! So if it is a Trap, it’s done for!”

A mighty typhoon appeared on the field, striking Leo’s face-down card. However, he was grinning.

He stated, “You fell for my bluff. That wasn’t a Trap Card, but an entirely different card. Though it was a trap in its own right. You destroyed my Black Pendant Spell Card. I could’ve equipped it to my Nightmare Shark, boosting its power by 500, but I instead decided to bait you with it. Now its ability activates. When it’s sent from the field to the Graveyard, you take 500 points of damage! Sorry, but you fell for it hook, line, and sinker!”

Jade snarled as her Life Points dropped by 500 to 1000, “You’ll pay for that! Dark Fairy Cheer Girl, attack Nightmare Shark now!”

Ronald stated, “But that’ll result in a Double K.O.! Both monsters will be destroyed, as they have the same Attack Points!”

Leo grinned, “Sorry, but you walked into another trap of mine. I activate Friller Rabca’s ability from the Graveyard! Whenever one of my Fish, Aqua, or Sea-Serpent monsters is targeted for an attack, I can banish my Friller Rabca to negate your attack and reduce your monster’s Attack by 500 until my next End Phase! Sorry, but Dark Fairy Cheer Girl won’t be cheering much longer!”

In the Graveyard, Friller Rabca vanished, but it appeared from the newly-opened Graveyard Portal. It slammed itself into Dark Fairy Cheer Girl, stabbing her with its top fin blade. She cried out as her power dropped by another 500 to 1500, then Friller Rabca vanished from the field.

Jade growled, “Don’t get so cocky! I activate my Spell: Space Cyclone! So you can’t take out all my Life Points next turn, as Nightmare Shark won’t be able to attack directly with its ability anymore!”

A cyclone appeared on the field. Its whipping winds drew Nightmare Shark’s last Overlay Unit away, shattering it, before the cyclone vanished.

“And with that I end my turn. Not like you can do much next turn, Leo.”

The older twin stated, “We’ll just see about that.” He touched his deck, thinking, “Come on, deck, if you really have a soul, then please help me. Give me something that can take out her Dark Fairy Cheer Girl and the rest of her Life Points, please.” He stated aloud, “I Draw!” He looked at his new card before cheering, “Yeah, baby, it’s over for you! I activate the Equip Spell: Xyz Unit! This card will boost my Xyz Monster, in this case Nightmare Shark, by 200 times its Rank! And this card can double as an Overlay Unit if needed. But that won’t matter right now, as I can wipe out your Dark Fairy Cheer Girl and the rest of your Life Points in one swoop!”

He activated the Spell, which created an Overlay Unit for Nightmare Shark, but also boosted its power by 600 to 2600.

Jade sputtered, “This can’t be! I can’t lose!”

“It’s over, Jade! Go, Nightmare Shark! Attack Dark Fairy Cheer Girl with Fin Cutter! End this Duel now!”

Nightmare Shark gave a roar as it charged up to Dark Fairy Cheer Girl. With two powerful swipes of its bladed fins, it slashed Dark Fairy Cheer Girl, causing her to explode in a fiery blast. Jade was thrown off her feet, screaming, hitting the ground hard. Her Life Points dropped down to zero, followed by a “Win” screen, showing Leo, and causing the Augmented Reality to vanish. At the same time, the Barian Emblem vanished from Jade’s forehead, making her tense face relax. When she came around, she saw Leo holding out his hand.

“Need a hand, Jade?” he asked.

She looked at him before slapping his hand away, “Get away from me, fish freak! I don’t need any help from you, so leave me alone! Go jump in a lake, where you belong!”

She got up, dusted herself off, and then stormed off in a huff. Fiona and the others ran up to Leo, who merely shrugged.

“Well, at least things are back to normal. She hates me again and Lucifer’s influence is gone. Hopefully that’s the end of Lucifer’s attacks on the school.”

Just then, a voice stated, “You and your sister are quite brave. And Miss Jade should be more appreciative of what you did for her.”

They all turned to see a well-dressed man with shortcut brown hair walk up to them.

Fiona stated, “Principle Gerald? You were watching the whole time?”

He nodded, “Yes. After the last incident, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the students and faculty. It appears Miss Jade was another victim of this Lucifer person. If what Dr. Spirit says it true, then this Lucifer is a dangerous creature. He has no remorse for his actions, and seems to take great delight in others suffering. Even though I’m impressed with the bravery you two possess, it makes me worried that you are in danger. It’s obvious that this Lucifer takes no prisoners, so I worry that you two are going to get hurt.”

Leo replied, “I can see you’re worried, Principle, but we’re in good hands. As long as we have Django to guide us, and as long as we stick together, then Lucifer will never win. I know it’s dangerous, but if he isn’t stopped, then many more will suffer. And besides, like I said, Django is never far from us.”

Ronald asked, “What do you mean, Leo?”

The older twin gestured to one of the elevated covered walkways that were part of the school. When everyone looked up, they were surprised to see Django and Tempest standing on top. Django’s cyber pack had its glider wings extended, but both were smiling down at the twins. Tempest gave a small wave, which the twins returned.

Jasmine said, “You knew they were there all this time? But how?”

Fiona chuckled, “That’s Django for ya. He’s alert to pretty much everything, including Lucifer’s movements and any attempts he may make. But Leo’s right: Django will never be too far away when danger is near, and he’ll always protect us if needed. So, no matter what, we’re never alone.”

With a smile, Django jumped off the walkway roof, allowing his glider wings to carry him away. Tempest followed him by summoning a small cyclone around her legs, flying off after him, but not before she gave one last wave.

Principle Gerald said, surprised, “Dr. Spirit never fails to amaze. He must’ve known something like this was going to happen, so he came in case things got out of hand. You gotta give him props, and it’s obvious that he watches over you two with care, as if you were his own children. Well, maybe now things will quiet down, and hopefully Lucifer won’t make any return performances. It’s obvious he’s caused enough damage, and I don’t want to see him harm my students and faculty. Leo, Fiona, you two should be very proud of yourselves, and I can see that Dr. Spirit feels the same way. Your parents should be very proud to have such strong, brave children. While I’ll still worry about you, I can see you two have the courage and smarts needed to keep Lucifer from hurting others. But don’t do anything reckless, you hear me?”

The twins nodded, “Yes, Principle Gerald, we’ll be careful.”

“Good. Now that that’s settled, I suggest you get going. Class will be starting soon, so you better get ready. And I better find a way to update security so that Lucifer doesn’t make any more attempts to hurt anyone here. But I’m beginning to wonder if there is anything that can be done to stop him, or will he just find another way?”

Fiona said, “Knowing Lucifer, he’ll find a way. Even if one prepares for him, he’ll still find a way to surprise you. But hopefully he’s running out of Chaos Xyz Monsters, so maybe his attacks will become less frequent. But that’s probably wishful thinking.”

Leo shrugged, “Either way, sis, we’ll be ready. Django will find a way to shut him down for good, and we’ll do our part, too. But, for now, let’s just focus on our classes. Django will figure how to deal with Lucifer, but it won’t be easy.”

With a nod, the four students returned to the main building, but were still worried about events yet to come.

Next Chapter: Training the Dragon Master

Man, those were some bad fish puns. But nothing new for me, as bad puns are my specialty. Now, let's see if any of you can figure out who the next chapter is dedicated to. If not, you'll just have to wait until next time. That's all for now.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 15 up!)

Well, here's the next chapter in the (hopefully) exciting installment of Django's battle against Lucifer. Now it's time for Kain to flex his Dueling muscles. But will it be enough?

Training the Dragon Master

A few days passed since Lucifer’s latest failed plan. He was grumbling scornfully as he reviewed past events with various crystals. As he watched each recorded event, he could feel his temper rise to dangerous levels.

“This is ridiculous! Every single attempt I’ve made with brainwashed humans, and the occasional willing ones, to obtain the Numbers from Django and his posse, have all ended in failure. Humans… such worthless creatures. They can’t even be good brainwashed pawns, and yet they feel they are the superior species. We Psykinoxes are far superior, and yet we’re the ones to have to dwell underground until we are able to take back what is rightfully ours. Well, to be exact, rightfully mine.”

He leaned back, rubbing his eyes in a headache fashion. After a few moments, he took out two cards from under his cloak. One had taken form, while the other was still blank.

“And my problems don’t end there. Django and his lowly creatures he calls ‘friends’ have eliminated each and every one of my Chaos Xyz Monsters. I’m down to only two Chaos Xyz Monsters left. One of them I won’t use until things get desperate, or when my grip on this planet is solid enough that I can flex my power without fear. And that one still needs some outside ‘help’, which I don’t have access to right now. So the only one I can use right now is my last standard Chaos Xyz Monster, and I need to pick a strong Duelist to use it with. On top of that, I need an opponent that will fall to my Chaos Xyz Monster, so I can see my beautiful work bloom into the deadly flower it is. The question is… who?”

He continued to review various events, past and present, trying to find something to work with. One of his crystals showed Kain working at his company. To Lucifer’s mild surprise, on Kain’s computer screen were several open files, each with data on various Numbers. Curious, he continued to observe, the gears in his mind slowly turning.

At Kannon Corp, Kain was working on his computer. There were various smaller screens, each with different Numbers, along with any data that he had on them.

He thought, “Django and his Numbers… Lucifer and his Numbers… where did they obtain such cards? Django’s Numbers I’ve observed the most. Leviathan Dragon, Galaxy Queen, Shark Drake, Genom-Heritage, Heraldry Crest, Dyson Sphere, and most of all… Utopia. What I’ve observed of Utopia is that it’s not an ordinary Number, even for their standards. According to the nerd herd, Utopia currently has three evolved forms, creating three Chaos Numbers, as they call them. I’ve seen two of them: Utopia Ray and Utopia Ray V, so I have yet to see the third version. Utopia seems to have the power to evolve to better suit each situation. Utopia Ray is more of a last-ditch monster, as it can use any number of Overlay Units to strengthen itself and weaken an opposing monster, but only if Django is in the red. Utopia Ray V, on the other hand, is far more destructive, able to use one Chaos Overlay Unit to instantly destroy any monster and deal damage equal to its Attack. Now I need to know what the third version is. So that way I can design strategies to defeat Django once and for all.”

Nicholas suddenly walked in, “Hey, big brother. Still reviewing the Numbers you’ve seen so far?”

Kain looked up, “Yes, I am. I’m surprised at how these Numbers seem to be total anomalies, with powers and possibilities unlike any other monster. Even my anti-Xyz strategies, such as Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, can’t seem to be enough to topple them. I wish I had more info, especially on Utopia, as, according to Django’s group, it currently has three evolved forms. That last form I need to see so I can develop counter strategies against him, and finally defeat him.”

Nicolas stated, “I’ve been hearing rumors lately, about a type of Xyz Monster called… called… oh, Chaos Xyz Monsters. Not unlike Chaos Numbers, but only certain monsters can become Chaos Xyz Monsters. Some of the rumors I’ve heard are that they all need the card Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force to become Chaos Xyz Monsters. And get this, according to some of those rumors; the Chaos Xyz Monsters can destroy Numbers outright.”

Kain stood up suddenly, surprised, “Monsters that can bypass the clause that protects Numbers from being destroyed in battle by non-Numbers!? That might be my ticket!”

“Hold it, big brother, I’m not finished. All those Chaos Xyz Monsters were used by brainwashed individuals, and Lucifer was present for each of those incidents. So it’s pretty safe to say Lucifer is behind the Chaos Xyz Monsters. I don’t suggest going out to find one. Remember what happened last time you made a deal with him? I don’t want to go through that again, and you said yourself that it was foolish to accept his offer. So please don’t go down that road again, Kain.”

Kain nodded, “Yes, you’re right. No matter how much I want to defeat Django, I’ll do it with my own power, not Lucifer’s. I just have to find a different tactic. But these Chaos Xyz Monsters… I want to know more about them so I don’t get an unwelcome surprise by one. And if I had to guess, the only source of that knowledge will be Django himself. He’s probably been in the epicenter of those incidents, so he will have insight on what they are and what to expect. Nicholas, contact him now and let me know where he is. Tell him I just want to talk about something, not Duel him. At least not right now. Knowing today’s Saturday, it’s quite possible he’s out and about with the geek squad. Hmph, for a founder and CEO of the world’s largest company, he sure has a lot of leisure time. But nevertheless, contact him and let him know I need some information, especially anything he knows about Lucifer and his plans. When you do, we’ll pay him a visit, and get to the bottom of this.”

Nicholas nodded, took out his Duel Gazer, and started to make the call. Meanwhile, Lucifer had heard every word, a dark grin forming on his twisted face.

He chuckled darkly, “So, Kain wants to learn more about Chaos Xyz Monsters. Well I could teach him. Looks like I found my new lab rat. And I just found a powerful Duelist who uses a monster compatible with Barian’s Force, so Kain will learn about Chaos Xyz Monsters… with a hands-on experience!”

With a psychotic laugh, Lucifer stood up, opened a portal, and walked into it; it closing up behind him.

A little later, Django and the gang were at their usual spot. Cody didn’t seem too happy at the moment.

“D-Man, why did ya agree to have this little meetin’ with Kain!? He’s probably just gonna grill ya ‘bout the Numbers again, so why are ya goin’ through with this?”

Django replied, “Easy, Cody, this won’t be about the Numbers. According to Nicholas, Kain wants to know about the Chaos Xyz Monsters as well as Lucifer’s plans. It appears Kain is not going to follow the same path he took last time, so he wants to know more about what Lucifer is up to. And he might as well know, seeing how Lucifer probably categorizes him as an enemy now. So don’t get all worked up about it, Cody, it’s not a big deal.”

Jack stated, “Still, I hope this doesn’t mean Kain is interested in going after a Chaos Xyz Monster. That’s the last thing we need him to do. So let’s hope he just wants to talk.”

Tempest looked past them, “And there’s his limo now. Guess we’ll know soon enough what he wants.”

As she said that, Kain’s limo pulled up, allowing both him and Nicholas to emerge from it. The Kannon brothers walked up to the gang, which Django responded by approaching Kain.

Kain stated, “Django, I need to know something. I’ve been hearing rumors about these Chaos Xyz Monsters. Are they really part of Lucifer’s plans? And for that matter, what are they?”

The inventor nodded, “Yes, they are part of Lucifer’s plans to obtain the Numbers and get rid of me. He created them specifically to hunt down the remaining Numbers. Chaos Xyz Monsters, CXyz for short, are a special breed of Xyz Monsters that are ‘born’, so to speak, from a monster that is compatible with the card: Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force. It would appear that both the Barian’s Force and Limited Barian’s Force cards were created by Lucifer, but Barian’s Force is far stronger and more dangerous. But anyway, moving on. Only certain Xyz Monsters can become Chaos Xyz Monsters, such as Fairy Cheer Girl, Skypalace Gangaridai, Comics Hero King Arthur, and so on. I just hope that, with me presenting this info to you, you’re not going to look for one of them.”

Kain shook his head, “No, I’m not. If I’m going to beat you, it’ll be with my own power, not Lucifer’s. I made that mistake once, I won’t do so again. When I defeat you, it’ll be by the claws and teeth of my Blue-Eyes and Galaxy-Eyes dragons, not Lucifer’s Numbers or CXyz. But enough of that, onto my next question. How many Chaos Xyz Monsters exist?”

“At the moment, we know of six different Chaos Xyz Monsters, but we don’t know if that’s all of them or there are more out there. Hopefully that’s all of them, but I have small doubts about it. Knowing Lucifer, he probably has a whole other bag of tricks we haven’t seen yet, so that’s something to watch out for. Now I have a question, why are you so interested in what Lucifer’s up to and what his tactics are?”

The arrogant man replied, “After the last time I saw him, during your Psychic Duel, as you called it, it made me realize that he’s a massive threat. While normally I don’t care about that, he also has the gall to assume that he’s a dragon master, thanks to his Number 107. Only I meet the specifications to be called a master of dragons, so I won’t stand for it. On top of that, after I made the mistake of trusting him, I figured that he will resort to any method to get what he wants, and that’s something I don’t like. Cheating and stealing your way to the top means you are unworthy of your glory. If you want glory and power, you have to earn it, not steal it or take shortcuts. I know that very well, and you do, too, Django. I know that your company, Spirit Tech, was the product of your hard work and determination, especially since you spent a good part of your life in the gutters. But many others have tried to steal your work so they can have a quick method of getting what they want. That’s something I won’t stand for. So this Lucifer, I feel, is unworthy of his power, and I intend to prove my point.”

Tempest stated, “For a guy who is obsessed with power, I will admit you have a solid work ethic. Accomplishments should be obtained through hard, honest work, not underhanded tactics, although according to your company’s history, you did obtain it through a hostile take-over. But still, either way, you are right.”

Leo added sarcastically, “Even though, it appears your pride as a dragon master has been bruised by Lucifer. But I highly doubt that’s part of your reasons for wanting to see the end of Lucifer.”

Kain snarled, “Zip it, shrimp.” He turned back to Django, “Is there anything else you can tell me about Chaos Xyz Monsters?”

A voice stated, “Perhaps I could tell you more!”

They all looked wildly around before a man walked over. On his forehead was the Barian Emblem, and floating next to him were Lucifer’s projected eyes.

The eyes sneered, “If you’re so interested in Chaos Xyz Monsters, Kain, then how about you take one on for yourself! And my latest pawn, the pro Duelist Lucas Coacher, will be your playmate!”

Fiona growled, “Lucifer, why don’t you face us yourself instead of brainwashing innocent people! You coward!”

Kain stated, “I agree with her. You’re nothing more than a coward, using people like pawns, threatening families, and attacking someone when they are weakened. That reeks of a coward! You aren’t worthy of the power you have, and I’ll gladly knock you off your pedestal! So face me head-to-head, prove to me you are a master of dragons!”

Lucifer laughed, “Me? Duel you? That’s a laugh. I’ll be the judge if you are worthy of Dueling me or not, Kain Kannon. So, for now, you’ll have to play with my puppet. Show this idiot who the real powerhouse is, my pet!”

Lucas replied in a monotone voice, “Yes, Master Lucifer. I will crush these fools with my Chaos Xyz Monster.”

Django stated, “Be on your guard, Kain. A Chaos Xyz Monster is not something to take lightly. Try to avoid Xyz Summoning right away; otherwise you’ll trap yourself when Barian’s Force is played.”

Kain nodded, “I’ll keep that in mind. I’ve seen Barian’s Force in action the last time you Dueled this slime, so I know what to expect. But thanks for the tip.” He turned back to Lucifer, “Be prepared to be blown away by my mighty dragons!”

He armed himself with his Blue-Eyes-style D-Pad and Duel Gazer. Lucas put on his semi-customized D-Pad while is right eye started to glow, and the rest of the gang put on their Duel Gazers.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!” they said in unison.

Lucas stated in a more normal voice, “I’ll kick things off. I Draw! I place this monster in face-down Defense Mode and one card face-down. That’ll do for now.”

Kain huffed, “Is that the best you’ve got? Then this’ll be easy! I Draw!” He looked at his hand before deciding, “I summon the mighty Alexandrite Dragon in Attack Mode!”

Alexandrite Dragon appeared on the field. It gave a loud roar, teeth and claws bared, ready to fight.

Lucas stated, “I activate my Trap: Bottomless Trap Hole. When you summon a monster or monsters with 1500 or more Attack, I can banish the monsters you summoned. So say goodbye to your dragon!”

Kain watched in horror as Alexandrite Dragon vanished in a flurry of sparkles, which were then swallowed up by a black hole.

Cody stated, “As much as I dislike Kain, I’m hoping he wins this. But after messin’ up that first move, he better have another plan up his sleeve.”

Kain growled, “You may have snuffed out my dragon, but I still have plenty of surprises for you. And I’ll start with my Ancient Rules Spell Card! This allows me to Special Summon any Level Five or higher Normal Monster from my hand. So I choose my Cosmo Queen in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared on the field. As her name stated, Cosmo Queen was a regal female, dressed in a long red gown with a “V”-shaped breastplate and shoulder guards, green with gold trim. Her skin was a paste grey, with large hands and long, slender fingers, black hair, glowing eyes, and a large gold crown that looked like a spiked spool with hollowed out sections. She was a Level Eight monster with stats of 2900/2450.

“Next up, I activate the Equip Spell: Fairy Meteor Crush! When the equipped monster attacks a monster in Defense Mode, I can deal you piercing damage! So go, Cosmo Queen! Attack his hidden monster now!”

Cosmo Queen put her hands together, generating a small red orb, which she then fired at the face-down monster. It was revealed just moments beforehand. It was an anthropomorphic black panther wearing blue and gold armor, a green cape, boots, and was wielding a sword and shield. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 2000/1600. It was destroyed effortlessly.

Kain sneered, “Your pathetic Panther Warrior was no match for my Queen. And since it was in Defense Mode, you take damage equal to the difference between her Attack and its Defense. So that means you take 1300 points of damage!”

As he said that, Lucas’s Life Points dropped by 1300 to 2700. Lucifer, however, seemed unconcerned.

He snickered, “You really think that a little bit of damage will scare me off? Think again. Go my mind slave!”

Lucas replied, “Yes, Master Lucifer. I Draw! I activate Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” He drew them, looked at them, then played one of them, “I summon Coach Captain Bearman to the field in Attack Mode!”

Coach Captain Bearman was an anthropomorphic brown bear wearing blue armor, a red visor, and had long, sharp claws on each paw. It was Level Eight monster with stats of 2600/2700.

Jack stated, “Hold on! You can’t summon a monster that strong without Tributing something else!”

Leo stated, “Not in this case. Coach Captain Bearman has an ability that can bypass that, though it does have a cost.”

Lucas replied, “That’s correct. I can Normal Summon my Bearman without a Tribute, but its Attack Power is cut down to 1300. But that won’t matter shortly.”

As he said that, Coach Captain Bearman’s power dropped by half to 1300.

“Next I play Double Summon. I can Normal Summon twice this turn, so I think I’ll summon Coach Soldier Wolfbark in Attack Mode!”

Coach Soldier Wolfbark was also an anthropomorphic beast, in this case a white wolf. Its long, slender body was protected by blue pants, gold armor, blue gauntlets, and blue sports goggles with a thick chin strap. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1200.

“Now I activate my Spell: Monster Reborn to revive my Panther Warrior.”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Panther Warrior to jump out of it. It gave a roar as it stood next to its fellow Beast-Warriors.

“Now I activate Coach Captain Bearman’s ability. I can change the Levels of all my Level Four Beast-Warriors to Level Eight until the end of the turn.”

Bearman gave a roar as Wolfbark’s and Panther Warrior’s Levels doubled, changing from four to eight.

Cody observed, “He’s got three Level Eight monsters on the field. We know what’s comin’ next.”

Lucas stated, “I Overlay my Level Eight Bearman, Wolfbark, and Panther Warrior! With these three monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Coach King Giantrainer in Attack Mode!”

Bearman and Wolfbark became red orbs of light while Panther Warrior became a brown one. They all shot up into the air and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged a new monster. Coach King Giantrainer was a bruiser of a warrior. He was dressed in various sports gear armor, such as goalie leg guards, a catcher’s padded vest, and padded gauntlets, all blue in color. Its head was contained in a silver and blue helmet with a gold visor. On its back was various pieces of sports equipment such as baseball bats, hockey sticks, kendo sticks, and bo staffs. Orbiting it were three red orbs of light. It was a Rank Eight monster with stats of 2800/2000.

Kain laughed, “All that fuss for a monster that’s clearly weaker than my Cosmo Queen? You’re losing your touch, Lucifer. Or do you realize how futile it is to challenge me? There is only one person who has the ability to defeat me, and that’s not you. And I intend to win in both cases.”

Django stated, “Kain, pay attention! Even though Giantrainer is weaker than Cosmo Queen, it doesn’t matter, as its ability can whittle your Life Points away quite harshly! And I doubt that’s all you’ll have to worry about!”

Lucifer laughed, “Django’s right, Kain. You’ll have plenty to worry about in a moment. Do it, my pet.”

Lucas replied, “Yes, Master Lucifer. I activate Giantrainer’s ability. By using an Overlay Unit, I can draw a card, and if it’s a monster, I can reveal it, and deal you 800 points of damage. And, best of all, I can do this three times in one turn. The catch is I cannot conduct my Battle Phase this turn. But even so, I’ll be able to deal you plenty of damage. So I use one Overlay Unit to draw a card.”

Giantrainer slammed its baseball bat into one of its Overlay Units, absorbing it. This caused Lucas’s deck to glow. He drew one card and revealed it.

“I drew Beast King Barbarbos, so you take 800 points of damage!”

Giantrainer summoned up a flaming orb of energy, swung its bat, and smacked it. The orb slammed into Kain, knocking him off his feet, his Life Points dropping by 800 to 3200.

“Now, let’s do that again. I use one Overlay Unit to draw another card.”

Giantrainer used its bat to absorb another Overlay Unit, causing Lucas’s deck to glow again. He drew another card and revealed it.

“I just drew the monster Gene-Warped Warwolf. So say goodbye to another 800 Life Points.”

Another flaming orb of energy was generated, and with one swing from its bat, Giantrainer slammed it into Kain. He was knocked off his feet again, landing with a thud, his Life Points dropping by another 800 to 2400.

Jack stated, “If this keeps up, Kain’s Life Points will be depleted without Giantrainer even needing to attack!”

Django said grimly, “And I doubt that, even when it runs out of Overlay Units, that’ll be the end of the carnage. Kain better keep his wits about him, or he’ll strike out of this Duel.”

Lucas stated, “I’m not done. I use Giantrainer’s last Overlay Unit to draw one more card. You better hope this isn’t a monster.”

Giantrainer’s bat struck its last Overlay Unit, absorbing it, allowing Lucas to draw one card. He revealed it, much to Kain’s horror.

“I just drew the monster Battle Ox, so there goes yet another 800 Life Points!”

Giantrainer summoned up another flaming orb, took aim, and pelted it at Kain. He was knocked off his feet for the third time, landing with a thud. His Life Points dropped by another 800 to 1600.

Tempest called out, “Kain! Are you okay?”

He replied in an annoyed tone, “I’ve been in better moods. Are you quite done now?”

Lucifer laughed, “I’m afraid not! Do it, my pet, pull out your trump card!”

Django called out, “Watch out, Kain! Here comes Barian’s Force!”

Lucas stated, “That’s correct. I activate the Spell: Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! I can Rank-Up my Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster! I rebuild the Overlay Network with Rank Eight Coach King Giantrainer! Go Chaos Xyz Evolution!”

Giantrainer became a bolt of energy and reentered the dark Overlay Network. It erupted with power as deep within the chained Barian Gate burst open, releasing its power. Giantrainer was swallowed up by a green orb with several segmented square lines coiling around it.

“Barian power: the true nature of chaos, deliver your judgment on these lowly creatures! Use your unstoppable might to create a new era, in which the power of Barian rules it all! I Xyz Summon CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer in Attack Mode!”

Out of the orb emerged a new monster. CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer was a massive warrior. Its strong body was protected by equally impressive silver and blue armor with reddish pink energy-like sections. On each of its six arms was impressive armor plating and large hands. Attached to its back were two curved flame-shaped metal plates with reddish pink energy flowing in them, along with two spikes jutting upward. Its head was masked in a pinkish helmet with fin-like structures on the side, glowing red eyes, and green hair curled up in a Mohawk. In front of it was one Chaos Overlay Unit. It was a Rank Nine monster with stats of 3800/2300.

Kain now looked worried, “That thing! It could trounce even my mighty Blue-Eyes and Galaxy-Eyes dragons! So THAT’S a Chaos Xyz Monster!”

Lucifer laughed, “Stare into the monster of your demise! Now, you know what to do, my mind puppet.”

Lucas replied, “Yes I do, Master Lucifer. I activate the Spell: Overlay Regen. This Spell becomes an Overlay Unit, or in this case, a Chaos Overlay Unit for my monster to use.”

The Spell transformed into a Chaos Overlay Unit, joining the other one, giving Ultimatrainer a total of two.

“Now I activate Ultimatrainer’s ability! Once a turn, by using one Chaos Overlay Unit, I can draw a card and reveal it. If it’s a monster, then I can deal you another 800 points of damage!”

Kain looked alarmed, “Oh no! If it succeeds, then I’ll be left with only 800 Life Points!”

Lucifer laughed, “Well, it appears your math is better than your Dueling, Kain Kannon. Do it, my pet!”

Lucas nodded as Ultimatrainer absorbed one Chaos Overlay Unit, allowing him to draw one card. He drew it and revealed it.

“I just drew the mighty Vorse Raider. So say goodbye to 800 more Life Points!” Lucas stated.

Ultimatrainer fired a barrage of flaming energy punches at Kain, who was knocked off his feet again. He landed on the ground with a thud, his Life Points dropping by another 800 to just 800.

Nicholas cried out, “Big brother! Get up, please, Kain! You have to get up!”

Django said, “Kain’s lucky in one sense. Since Giantrainer’s ability comes at the cost of the Battle Phase, Kain won’t have to worry about getting attacked this turn. After all the poundings he’s taken this turn, he should consider himself lucky that Ultimatrainer cannot attack this turn. But if he doesn’t pull this around next turn, he’s done for.”

Lucas stated, “As your friend stated, I cannot conduct my Battle Phase this turn because of Giantrainer’s ability. But come next turn, my Ultimatrainer will be let loose, and if his attack doesn’t do you in, his ability will. So take your final turn.”

Kain got up, growling, “I won’t be defeated by the likes of you, Lucifer, and your little puppet. Only one person has ever defeated me and that’s Django. I still plan to take him down one day, but I’ll focus on you for now. I won’t go down, and if I do, I’ll take you with me!”

Lucifer laughed again, “Give it up, Kain, you’re no match for my Chaos Xyz Monsters. You might as well throw in the towel now and save yourself some embarrassment.”

“If there’s one thing Django and I have in common, it’s that I never surrender! I won’t back down, I won’t quit, and you’ll be sorry when I’m done with you! So it’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, smiling, “This card is the start of my victory lap. I play Pot of Greed. This allows me to draw two more cards.” He drew them, looked at them, and played one of them, “Since you’re so big on drawing cards, let me have a piece of the action. I activate Graceful Charity. This allows me to draw three cards so long as I discard two.”

He drew three cards, looked his hand over, then took two cards and sent them to the Graveyard. He was, however, smiling.

“Time to bring out my newest creature! First off, I activate Monster Reborn to revive my Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon that I just sent to the Graveyard!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon to emerge from it. It gave a roar as it glared down at Ultimatrainer.

“Next up, I use the Spell: Poison of the Old Man. I can either gain 1200 Life Points or deal you 800 points of damage. While returning the favor from your monster’s ability is tempting, I think I’ll boost my Life Points instead. But I have a plan that’ll wipe you out for good.”

Kain’s Life Points jumped up by 1200 to 2000.

Nicholas smiled, “Awesome! Now even if Ultimatrainer uses its ability, Kain will have enough Life Points to survive.”

Django observed, “I think Kain has other ideas in mind, however. And I think I know what he’s up to.”

Kain stated, “I activate the Spell: Premature Burial. At the cost of 800 Life Points, I can revive a monster from my Graveyard. So I think I’ll revive the second monster I sent to the Graveyard via Graceful Charity… my Blue-Eyes White Dragon!”

Kain’s Life Points dropped by 800 to 1200, but this allowed the Graveyard Portal to open up again. Blue-Eyes White Dragon appeared, giving its trademark roar as it joined its fellow Level Eight monsters.

“I’m far from done! I Overlay my Level Eight Galaxy-Eyes, Blue-Eyes, and Cosmo Queen! With these three monsters I build the Overlay Network!”

Both Blue-Eyes and Galaxy-Eyes became yellow orbs of light while Cosmo Queen became a purple one. All three shot up into the air, entering a black hole-style Overlay Network. At the same time, what appeared to be a two-pronged blue spike, similar to part of a trident, formed in his hands. He threw it into the black hole, with erupted with power.

“Arise my newest beast of destruction! Go Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!”

Lucifer sputtered, “What!? Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!? It can’t be!”

Out of the black hole emerged a new monster. Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon was a ferocious crimson energy dragon with blue armor plating similar to Galaxy-Eyes. Its bulky body showed great power. Its sharp claws and long talons looked like they could shred the fiercest creatures, while its long tail was equipped with the same shape Kain threw into its Overlay Network. It had a long neck with a menacing head that was shaped somewhat similar to Utopia’s trident helmet, and on each energy fan-like wing was a second, simpler head, but just as fierce. It gave a mighty roar, with three yellow orbs of light orbiting it. It was a Rank Eight monster with stats of 4500/3000.

Nicholas cheered, “Yeah! Show Lucifer who’s boss, big brother!”

Leo chuckled, “I guess one three-headed dragon wasn’t enough for Kain. But Neo Galaxy-Eyes will help him turn the Duel around, that’s for sure.”

Cody grinned, “Heheh, yer in for it now, Lucifer! Normally I wouldn’t say this, but Kain, flatten that scumbag!”

Kain stated, “For once, we’re in agreement, Cody Lionheart. And I have every intention of doing so. Now, Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon’s ability activates! If it was Xyz Summoned using Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, then it can neutralize all other face-up cards on the field. Go, Photon Howling!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes released a massive roar from all three of its heads, creating reverberating sound waves that echoed throughout the field. Ultimatrainer’s power was drained, darkening its body.

Lucifer cursed, “Damn you! Now my Ultimatrainer is powerless!”

“Oh, it’s about to get a whole lot worse. I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes’ ability! I can use one Overlay Unit to remove all of your monster’s Overlay Units. And that’s not all, as for every Overlay Unit removed by this effect, Neo Galaxy-Eyes gains 500 Attack Points AND can attack the same number of times for each Overlay Unit removed. And that’s just the beginning of my dragon’s rampage!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes absorbed an Overlay Unit before releasing energy waves. These waves caused Ultimatrainer’s Chaos Overlay Unit to be absorbed by Neo Galaxy-Eyes. At the same time, Neo Galaxy-Eyes’ power jumped up by 500 to 5000.

“Now, Neo Galaxy-Eyes, attack Ultimatrainer with Ultimate Photon Stream of Destruction! Rid the field of it!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes charged up a large amount of energy in each mouth, took aim, and fired that power at Ultimatrainer. It tried to resist, but it was overcome by the power, obliterated by the triple breath attack. Lucas was thrown off his feet as his Life Points dropped by 1200 to 1500.

“And I’m hardly done! Neo Galaxy-Eyes can attack again since it removed one Chaos Overlay Unit from Ultimatrainer! It’s over! Let him have it again!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes charged up more energy in its mouths, took aim, and fired again. Lucas was blown several feet away, hitting the ground hard, his Life Points down to zero. A “Win” screen appeared, showing Kain, before the Augmented Reality vanished, taking Neo Galaxy-Eyes with it. Lucifer let off a string of curses before his eyes vanished, while at the same time, the Barian Emblem on Lucas’s forehead vanished. The gang cheered happily, while Kain merely smirked.

Django walked up to Kain, “Nice work. Your skills leave nothing to be desired. I take it Neo Galaxy-Eyes is your newest creature to use against my Numbers, Kain?”

Kain grinned, “Perhaps, but I’ll let you worry about that. That was a good way to kill some time. And I now know more about that sleazebag’s plans. He may think he’s the ultimate dragon master, but I’ll prove him wrong. Let’s see his Number take on both my Ultimate Dragon and Neo Galaxy-Eyes. But consider this a preview of our next Duel, Django. Once I finalize my strategies, you’re going down. Come on, Nicholas, let’s head back to Kannon Corp.”

Nicholas nodded, “Right behind ya, Kain! Catch you guys later!”

The two Kannon brothers returned to their limo and drove off. Django, however, was now worried.

Cody asked, “D-Man, you okay? You’re not worried about Duelin’ Kain sometime soon again, are ya?”

The inventor shook his head, “No, that’s not what I’m worried about. Now that Kain has aided us in the fight, Lucifer will mark him as an enemy. And I’d hate to see what he might do to push Kain’s buttons and force his hand. We’ll just have to be alert for anything that demon might do. But, for now, let’s hope that Ultimatrainer was the last Chaos Xyz Monster Lucifer had in his arsenal. Maybe now things will start to settle down.”

Meanwhile, back at the underground location, Lucifer was smashing crystals out of rage, cursing badly.

“Dammit! Not only does that so-called dragon master Kain think he’s hot stuff just because he won one Duel, but there goes my last Chaos Xyz Monster! While those two idiots, Roger and Vanessa, still have their Chaos Xyz Monsters, they’re too dumb to be of any use! Although they do make good entertainment. But that’s beside the point! Now I have to think of a new plan, as my Chaos Xyz plan just blew up in my face! Django, Tempest, Cody, Jack, Leo, Fiona, and even Kain and Draco, are proving to be major thorns in my side! Especially Django! I need to find a way to rid the world of him so I can obtain the power of Numeron and become a god! Mark my words, Django, this is far from done! I’ll find another way to destroy you and your little buddies! Just you wait! And then the power of Numeron will be mine!”

Next Chapter: The Crystal Crocodile

Dum dum dummmmm! Looks like that's the end of Lucifer's CXyz Monsters. And it appears he let part of agenda slip in that last paragraph. That doesn't sound good. Now, for all you GX fans, the next chapter(s) will be one(s) you'll appreciate. If you can't tell what I mean, guess you'll just have to wait and see. That's all for now.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 16 up!)

Ugh... I really got to find other ways of distracting myself when I get bored. While writing helps as a stress relief, I think I'm taking it too far. My fingers feel like they've cramped up over the past few days. Might have to take it easy with the writing for a while. But in any case, here is the next chapter. GX fans rejoice, as you're in for a treat.

The Crystal Crocodile

It was the Sunday after Kain defeated Lucifer’s last brainwashed pawn. The gang was just coming out of a local restaurant, having satisfied themselves with a good meal. Little did they know a pair of calculating eyes was watching.

In a nearby alley a man lurked, watching the group. Behind a pair of ruby sunglasses his emerald green eyes observed the band of six, particularly Django. He continued to watch them, as if waiting to strike.

A voice said to him, “That’s the guy. The white-haired one. He’s got lots of Numbers! I say we put the bite on him and get those Numbers!”

The man replied, “Isn’t he Django Spirit; the World Champion Duelist? How does he have that many Numbers?”

Another voice stated, “You moron! He calls himself a Number Hunter, and has been looking for the Numbers for a while now. And I bet by now he’s got lots and lots of Numbers. Plus, his ace Number, Utopia, is really powerful, possessing abilities that even other Numbers lack. You should know that he’s used Utopia before, as you’re not the only one who’s been in the Dueling Circuit for a while now. And rumor has it that those little buddies of his also have Numbers. It’s a Number bounty, just waiting to be plucked! So get moving and take those Numbers!”

The man gave a toothy sneer, revealing shark-like teeth, “Yes… lots of Numbers mean lots of power. I want that. And it’ll be mine soon enough!”

Later on, the gang was chatting about recent events. Suddenly, Django got a chill, making his already wild hair stand up even more.

Cody noticed this, “D-Man, you okay? Yer not sensin’ Lucifer or the idiot squad, are ya?”

He shook his head, “No, but I do sense something unfriendly. Not sure what, to be honest, but it’s safe to say it’s not Lucifer. It doesn’t give off the same vibe as him, but still.”

Utopia then appeared, stating, “No, it’s not Lucifer, but another force that seeks out the Numbers. I can sense it, too. Be on your guard, Django, for who knows what else is out looking for the Numbers.”

Just then, a voice snickered, “You’ve got Numbers, so hand them over, or you’ll have to wrestle this croc.”

They all turned around. The same man that was lurking in the alley approached them. He was wearing a black jacket with a green undershirt that had a color wheel on it, black jeans, and emerald flip-flops. His deep black hair was framing his ruby sunglasses, where his emerald green eyes were locked onto Django.

Jack growled, “Who the heck are you? And why do you want the Numbers?”

The man gave another toothy sneer, showing off his shark-like teeth, making everyone flinch.

Fiona sputtered, “I’d hate to be that guy’s dentist! Look at those teeth!”

Django realized something, “Aren’t you Onyx Hunter?”

When Tempest heard the name, her eyes widened, thinking, “Onyx? That sounds like a name an Elemental would have. Come to think of it, I detect some sort of earthy energy radiating off of him. Not strong, but still there.”

Cody asked, “You’ve seen this sharp toothed creep before, D-Man?”

Django replied, “I haven’t met him personally, but he is known on the Dueling Circuit. They call him the ‘Crystal Crocodile’ due to his attitude and usage of the Crystal Beast archetype. He’s not the friendliest of sorts, especially since he treats his cards better than he treats other people, and quite battle-hungry, but he is a strong Duelist. Having been on the Dueling Circuit myself, I’ve heard of him before, but never encountered him myself. But what I wonder is… why does he want the Numbers.”

Just then, several silhouettes appeared behind him, prompting Utopia to appear.

“I detect several Numbers in his arsenal. Four of them, I believe. He may either be under their influence or working with them willingly. Either way, he’s dangerous.”

Onyx grinned, “That’s right, and I intend to add your Numbers to my collection. I don’t see many Number Hunters, but seeing how you have so many of them, I can’t resist wanting them. They are power, power that I want, and I’ll take that power, no matter what.”

Jack and Cody said together, “Well you might as well go back to the swamp, croc boy, or you’ll get hurt!”

Jack and Cody started to approach him, cracking their knuckles threateningly, when one dragon-like silhouette lashed out at them. This caused the two to be thrown back, landing with a thud. Dark Magician then appeared.

He said, “I’d be wary of doing that, you two. He’s protected by several spirits, so threatening him isn’t a smart idea. There is only one way to deal with someone like him, so you know what to do, Django.”

Django stated strongly, “If you want my Numbers, you’re gonna have to beat me. My Numbers won’t go down quietly, and neither will I. So if you want them, then come at me!”

Onyx sneered, “I love a good fight. Let’s see if you can wrestle this croc to the ground! Prepare to be crushed by my glimmering crystals!”

Django took out his D-Pad, “Time to make a crystal crocodile handbag! D-Pad, let’s go!” He took off his glasses and put on his Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, let’s rock and roll!”

Onyx armed himself with his D-Pad, his sunglasses acting as his Duel Gazer, while the rest of the gang put on their Duel Gazer.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!”

Leo said, “Fight time.”

Fiona called out, “Turn him into a pair of boots, Django!”

Onyx stated, “I’ll open things up. I Draw! First off, I’m activating the Field Spell: Ancient City – Rainbow Ruins!”

The entire area started to transform as the Augmented Reality changed the scene. Before long, they were standing in a coliseum-like structure, seemingly worn by the hands of time, with several stone pillars nearby, mountainous forests around it, and a large rainbow arched overhead.

“This Field Spell’s power is determined by how many Crystal Beasts I have in play. And, just to make sure I can rain on your parade, I’m activating the Spell: Field Barrier! Now you cannot destroy my Field Spell, nor put into play another Field Spell. So my Ancient City will be sticking around for a while. Next up, I summon my Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger to the field in Attack Mode!”

Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger was a beautiful white and black saber-toothed tiger with curved topaz spikes, one on its head and one on each outer ankle. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1000.

“Now, to cap things off, I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Django stated, “Fine with me. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “I place this monster in face-down Defense Mode. And I’ll follow it up with two cards face-down. That’s all for now.”

Onyx grinned, “You call that a move? Lame. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “I summon Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus to the field in Attack Mode!”

Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus was a bluish white Pegasus with yellow feathers on its wings, two large sapphires on each wing, smaller wings on its hooves, and a sapphire blue horn on its head. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1800/1200.

“Now my Sapphire Pegasus’ ability activates! When it’s summoned, I can place any Crystal Beast from my hand, deck or Graveyard into my Spell and Trap Zone as a Continuous Spell. This also means that my Rainbow Ruins will gain a new power in the process. So I think I’ll place my Crystal Beast Cobalt Eagle in one of my Spell and Trap Zones.”

A card was ejected from his deck, which he placed in one of is Spell/Trap Zones. At first, a monster appeared, resembling a bald eagle with cobalt jewels on its wings and what appeared to be a small plate of armor around its neck, also with cobalt jewels on it. Then, it transformed into a chuck of cobalt, sitting on the field.

Jack asked, confused, “Wait, so that monster became a Spell? I know some monsters, like Archfiend of Gilfer, can become similar to Equip Spells when they latch onto another monster, but that Cobalt Eagle just became a jewel chunk, and is sitting there harmlessly. Is that normal?”

Leo explained, “The Crystal Beasts are an interesting group of monsters. When they are destroyed, they have the option of becoming Continuous Spells with no effect instead of going to the Graveyard. That doesn’t mean they can’t go to the Graveyard, but more often than not, they end up in the Spell and Trap Zone as Spell Cards. That makes them fairly unique, but it also works well into their favor.”

Onyx grinned, “The kid is quite observant. That’s correct, and it’ll work heavily in my favor, as you’ll soon see. Now, where was I? Oh, yes, I was about to trash your defense monster with my Topaz Tiger! Attack his hidden monster with Topaz Bite! And, just to make sure your monster doesn’t survive, when it attacks, my Topaz Tiger gains 400 Attack for the duration of the battle. So put the bite on his monster!”

Topaz Tiger lunged at Django’s hidden monster, its power jumping up by 400 to 2000. The monster was revealed shortly before. It was a tomato with a menacing face, though it looked a lot like a Jack-O-Lantern. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1400/1100. It was spattered by the attack.

Django stated, “Not bad, but not good enough. You just destroyed my Mystic Tomato. When it’s destroyed in battle and sent to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon any DARK monster from my deck in Attack Mode, as long as it has 1500 Attack or less. So I think I’ll summon one of my newest monsters to the field. I summon Ghostrick Witch to the field!”

His D-Pad ejected a card, which he took and played. Ghostrick Witch was a short young girl wearing a black and red witch’s dress with white stockings, black oversized boots, a black cape with a pink lining, and several red bows on her outfit. Completing her outfit was a large black witch’s hat with horns, long black gloves that nearly reached her shoulders, and gold bracelets. She had long blonde hair, blue eyes, pale skin, and was holding a broomstick. She was a Level Two monster with stats of 1200/200.

Onyx stated, “That monster doesn’t scare me! Sapphire Pegasus, attack his Witch with Sapphire Horn!”

Sapphire Pegasus charged in, horn facing forward. It rammed into Ghostrick Witch, who cried out in despair as she vanished from the field. Django’s Life Points dropped by 600 to 3400. However, he was smiling.

“By destroying my Ghostrick Witch, you’ve allowed me to activate yet another new monster. In this case, my Ghostrick Specter. When a Ghostrick I control is destroyed, either by battle or card effects, I can Special Summon it to the field in face-down Defense Mode. And I get an added bonus of drawing one card from my deck.”

Django played another card from his hand. Ghostrick Specter looked like a stereotypical sheet ghost with large eyes, a goofy grin with a pink tongue hanging out, and clawed feet poking out from under the sheet. It was a Level One monster with stats of 600/0. It stuck its tongue out at Onyx before it vanished, being replaced by a face-down Defense Mode monster. Django then drew one card from his deck, adding it to his hand.

“Now I activate my face-down Trap: Graceful Revival. This allows me to revive a Level Two or lower monster from my Graveyard in Attack Mode. So I’ll bring back my Ghostrick Witch.”

Django’s Trap was revealed, followed by the Graveyard Portal opening up. Out jumped Ghostrick Witch, who made a face at Onyx before positioning herself next to the face-down Ghostrick Specter. This annoyed him greatly.

Django stated, “The way my deck works is that there will always be a monster on my field. You’ll have to try something different if you want to get at me and my Numbers.”

Onyx snarled, “Don’t get cocky. I’ll snap up your Numbers in no time. They belong to me, as does everything powerful. So go ahead and take your turn, as your wimpy monsters don’t scare me.”

Cody snapped, “Watch what ya say to my buddy, saw-tooth mouth! His deck has never failed him, so don’t dismiss his monsters just yet! Otherwise I’ll give ya somethin’ to worry about!”

Just as he said that, the dragon silhouette appeared, snarling. While startled, Cody stood his ground, glaring right back at it.

Django stated, “At ease, Cody, leave him to me. Save your fists for Lucifer’s ugly mug. Now, let’s get back to the Duel. It’s my turn, I Draw! First I’m activating the Spell: Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” He drew two cards, looked at them, and then took a card from his hand, “I Tribute my Ghostrick Specter in order to summon Curse of Dragon in Attack Mode!”

The face-down Ghostrick Specter vanished, but was replaced with a dragon. Curse of Dragon was a somewhat skeletal serpentine dragon, dusty gold with red sections. It had a long, segmented tail with a two pronged fork tip, while its wings were wide and large, each equipped with a sharp claw. Its main body was bulky with two large curved spikes on each flank and two on its underbelly; one was smaller and angled differently than the other. Its head had a distinct bone-shape to it, with a spike on the back of its head and on its snout and chin, with a mouth full of sharp teeth, sunken red eyes, and red sections decorating it. It gave a cry similar to a hawk or eagle as it appeared. It was a Level Five monster with stats of 2000/1500.

“Now I activate my Ghostrick Witch’s ability. Once a turn, she can force one of your monsters into face-down Defense Mode. While that may not seem like much, you’ll see what I have planned soon enough.”

Ghostrick Witch got onto her broomstick, flew up to Sapphire Pegasus, and started to pull faces at it. This startled it, causing it to vanish from the field, being replaced by a face-down Defense Mode monster. She giggled, pulling a face at Onyx, before returning to her side of the field. This annoyed him even further, glaring at both her and Django.

Django chuckled, “Such a little practical joker isn’t she? But I’m far from done. Curse of Dragon, attack Topaz Tiger with Dragon Flame attack!”

Curse of Dragon gave a cry, opened its mouth, and spewed a long tongue of fire in a condensed semi-beam form. It struck Topaz Tiger, causing it to roar in pain as it was incinerated by the attack. The flames licked around Onyx, making him recoil as his Life Points dropped by 400 to 3600.

He snarled, “I activate Topaz Tiger’s ability! Instead of sending it to the Graveyard, I can transform it into a Continuous Spell Card. This’ll allow my Rainbow Ruins to gain even more power!”

A chunk of topaz appeared on the field, hovering next to the rough chunk of cobalt. This, in turn, caused the Rainbow Ruins to glow briefly, before returning to normal.

The inventor stated, “I place one card face-down to end my turn. That’ll do for now.”

Onyx stated, “Fine with me! It’s my turn, I Draw! I activate the Spell: Rare Value. I can only activate this card if I have at least two Crystal Beasts in my Spell/Trap Zones. My opponent chooses one of them. That Crystal Beast goes to the Graveyard, but in exchange I draw two cards. So take your pick. Which will it be: Topaz Tiger or Cobalt Eagle?”

Django thought for a moment, “Hmm… in reality, it doesn’t matter which one gets sent to the Graveyard. While they have no effect as Continuous Spells, either one will be a threat later on.” He said aloud, “I choose Topaz Tiger. Not that it really matters, as either one will play its part later on. But I choose Topaz Tiger.”

The chuck of topaz shattered, leaving the field, followed by Onyx’s deck glowing. He drew two cards, looked at them, then chose one of them.

He stated, “I summon Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat to the field in Attack Mode!”

Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat looked like a pink furred cat with gold wing-like structures on each leg and a large collar with a perfectly cut amethyst on it. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 1200/400.

“This cat will turn you into a scratching post, because it can attack directly regardless of any monsters you have on the field. However, any damage it deals will be cut in half. But I’m not done yet, as I flip my Sapphire Pegasus back into Attack Mode. Didn’t get much from your little witch, did ya?”

The face-down Defense Mode monster flipped face-up, returning Sapphire Pegasus to the field.

“Now my Amethyst Cat, attack him directly with Amethyst Nail!”

Amethyst Cat quickly slipped past Django’s monsters before scratching him. He winced slightly, but remained unfazed. His Life Points dropped by 600 to 2800.

“Now it’s my Pegasus’ turn! Attack his pathetic witch again with Sapphire Horn!”

Sapphire Pegasus took flight before charging down, horn jutting out. Django, however, started to smile.

He grinned, “I was waiting for you to do that. I knew you couldn’t resist attacking my Witch so I laid a Trap for you. Activate Trap: Shift! Whenever an attack targets one of my monsters or a Spell or Trap targets one of my monsters, I can switch that target to another monster I control. So I think I’ll pull the switcheroo and have your Pegasus go after my Curse of Dragon instead.”

Ghostrick Witch switched places with Curse of Dragon, making it the new target. Onyx’s eyes were wide in shock.

“Now, Curse of Dragon, counterattack with Dragon Flame!”

Curse of Dragon opened its mouth and spewed more white-hot flames. They engulfed Sapphire Pegasus, incinerating it just like Topaz Tiger. Onyx winced as the flames licked him again, his Life Points dropping by 200 to 3400.

He stated in an angry voice, “I activate Sapphire Pegasus’ ability! Like with all my other Crystal Beasts, when it’s destroyed, I can transform it into a Continuous Spell instead of sending it to the Graveyard! So I’ll do just that!”

A large chunk of sapphire appeared in his Spell/Trap Zone, hovering next to the chuck of cobalt. This, once again, caused Rainbow Ruins to glow again before returning to normal.

“Don’t think you’ve won yet! I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve, and you’ll be sorry when I’m done with you! I end my turn.”

Django stated, “I’ve heard of your Duels in the past, so I’m well aware of what you’re capable of. But the same goes to you, as this Duel is far from done. So, in the meantime, it’s my turn, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “I place this monster in face-down Defense Mode, then I’ll attack your Amethyst Cat with Curse of Dragon! Dragon Flame!”

Curse of Dragon screeched, opened its mouth, and fired another blast of fire. Amethyst Cat was engulfed in flames before being reduced to ash. His Life Points dropped by 800 to 2600.

“I activate my Amethyst Cat’s ability. Like with every other Crystal Beast, I can turn it into a Continuous Spell instead of sending it to the Graveyard. So that gives me a total of three, which will make my Rainbow Ruins even stronger.”

A chunk of amethyst appeared next to the other two jewel chunks. At the same time, Rainbow Ruins glowed briefly before returning to normal.

Django stated, “You still have my Witch to deal with! Ghostrick Witch, attack him directly! Magical Mayhem!”

Ghostrick Witch started to giggle as she summoned up magical power. She then fired it at Onyx. However, Rainbow Ruins started to glow.

Onyx stated, “I activate the effect of Rainbow Ruins! When I have two or more Crystal Beasts in my Spell and Trap Zones, I can halve the Battle Damage from an attack! So your Witch’s attack won’t do much to me!”

As he said this, Rainbow Ruins created a small barrier around him. When the magical attack struck, it blew up like fireworks, but was generally dispersed around the barrier. Onyx, however, flinched a couple of times from the small explosions, his Life Points dropping by 600 to 2000.

On the sidelines, Fiona turned to Tempest, “Tempest, you’ve been oddly quiet. Is everything okay?”

The Wind Mistress replied, “I guess so, but something’s on my mind. It’s about that Onyx guy. Something about him seems different: something familiar. I’ve never met him before, but something about him seems oddly familiar to me. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it’s almost like he has a certain energy around him. An energy that I know. I’m not sure, so I won’t say much right now. I’ll wait until the Duel ends to confirm any suspicions I might have.”

Leo turned to her, “Something familiar about him? Do you think he’s an Elemental, like you?”

“Maybe, but I cannot tell. I haven’t been around any members of my race in a while now, so I don’t remember how their energies feel. But it’s a possibility. His name also suggests it, as it is a name an Elemental would have. But I need to think it over more before I make any conclusions.”

Django said mentally, “I have a hunch that Tempest is on to something. I, too, can sense an energy around him. But if he is, he isn’t full-blooded, as it’s not as strong as Tempest’s energies. It may also give him a slight advantage with the Numbers, making him more resistant to them. For now, I’ll focus on the Duel.” He said aloud, “I place this card face-down to end my turn.”

Onyx stated, “Fine with me. It’s my turn, I Draw!” but was cut off.

Django stated, “I activate my Trap: Dust Tornado! This blows away one Spell or Trap on your side of the field! While I could get rid of your Field Barrier, it would be pointless as Rainbow Ruins has an ability that can supplement it for the same effect, so I’ll go with your face-down card, just to be safe.”

A massive tornado formed on the field. It swirled around before striking Onyx’s face-down card. It was revealed to be a Trap before it was destroyed.

“Hmm… Rainbow Gravity.” the inventor thought, “I’m glad I got rid of it. Once he had all seven different Crystal Beasts on the field and in his Graveyard, he could’ve summoned Rainbow Dragon or Rainbow Dark Dragon, ignoring the summoning conditions. Both would be problems, so at least I kept either dragon off the field, at least for now.”

Onyx stated, “You may have destroyed my Trap, but I’m far from done. I activate my second Rare Value Spell. You know how it works, so choose a Crystal Beast so I can draw two cards.”

Django stated, “Fine. I choose Amethyst Cat. At least I can keep it from scratching out my Life Points with its direct attack ability for now.”

The chunk of amethyst shattered, causing Onyx’s D-Pad to glow, allowing him to draw two more cards. He looked at them before deciding what to do.

“I summon a second Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus to the field in Attack Mode!”

A second Sapphire Pegasus appeared on the field. It reared up before standing in a battle pose.

“And, as you may remember, when my Sapphire Pegasus is summoned, I can place any Crystal Beast from my hand, deck, or Graveyard into my Spell and Trap Zones. So I’ll place my Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth in my last Spell/Trap Zone.”

A card was ejected from his D-Pad, which he placed in his last Spell/Trap Zone. The monster appeared briefly, revealing it to be a grey furred wooly mammoth with four curved tusks and an amber gemstone on its forehead. It then transformed into a chunk of amber, floating alongside the other jewels.

Onyx held out a card, “Now for the card that’ll blast you away! I activate the Spell: Crystal Beacon! If I have at least two Crystal Beasts in my Spell and Trap Zones, I can use this card to Special Summon any Crystal Beast from my deck. So I’ll choose the monster that’ll be the start of your defeat! I summon Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle in Defense Mode!”

His D-Pad ejected another card, which he played right away. Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle was a cute, cat-like creature with blue fur and a white underbelly, what appeared to be two sets of flowing ears, large red eyes, and a long tail with a round ruby at the end. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 300/300.

Jack looked confused, “That thing will be the start of Django’s defeat? It’s practically harmless. How can it be any threat?”

Leo said grimly, “Because of how it was summoned, it can turn this Duel into a nightmare for Django. And I doubt that’s all he has to worry about.”

Onyx laughed, “When my Ruby Carbuncle is Special Summoned, it allows me to Special Summon EVERY Crystal Beast in my Spell and Trap Zones as possible! So that’ll allow me to summon three more monsters to the field!”

Cody choked, “That’s not good! No wonder you were worried, Leo, as that little creature just allowed saw-tooth to take the field by storm!”

Onyx grinned, “And that’s just the start of your problems! I summon Sapphire Pegasus, Cobalt Eagle, and Amber Mammoth to the field, all in Attack Mode!”

All three gemstone chunks transformed into their respective creatures, appearing on the field. Amber Mammoth was a Level Four monster with stats of 1700/1600 while Cobalt Eagle was a Level Four monster with stats of 1400/800.

“Now my first Sapphire Pegasus’ ability activates again! I can take any Crystal Beast from my hand, deck, or Graveyard and place it on the field in the Spell and Trap Zones! So I choose my Emerald Tortoise!”

His D-Pad ejected another card, which he played right away. Emerald Tortoise appeared briefly, looking like an old, wrinkly tortoise with a large shell adorned with various chunks of emeralds. It then transformed into a chunk of emerald, floating in the back row.

Tempest looked worried, “This is bad. All of those Crystal Beasts except for Ruby Carbuncle are Level Four monsters. He’s gonna Xyz Summon next!”

Onyx grinned, “You got that right, girl! I Overlay my Level Four Sapphire Pegasus and Cobalt Eagle! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 82: Heartlandraco in Attack Mode!”

Both Sapphire Pegasus and Cobalt Eagle became green orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged a new sealed form. It looked like a folded up heart with a wind-up key. The key started to turn, and as it did, the monster unfolded, revealing its true form.

Number 82: Heartlandraco looked like a pink and white dragon wind-up toy. On its back was a pair of feathery wings while it had four spikes adorning its head. Over its left eye and on its stomach was a white heart, along with a golden wind-up key just off to the right of the stomach heart. In its stomach heart print was the number “82” while two brown orbs of light were orbiting it. It was a Rank Four monster with stats of 2000/1500.

“But that’s not all! I Overlay my Level Four Sapphire Pegasus and Amber Mammoth! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 52: Diamond Crab King in Attack Mode!”

Sapphire Pegasus became a green orb of light while Amber Mammoth became a brown one. Both shot up into the air and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged another sealed form. It resembled a large, misshapen chunk of diamond, but then it shattered. The pieces then started to congregate on top of a glowing orb, which then took form, revealing the monster.

Number 52: Diamond Crab King was a large blue king crab. On its back was a mountain of large diamond chunks. It had glowing red eyes partly sunk into its face. It had the number “52” written on its left claw, and orbiting it were two brown orbs of light. It was a Rank Four monster with stats of 0/3000.

Fiona sputtered, “This isn’t good! He got two Numbers on the field at once! I hope Django can figure out a way around this, or it’s over!”

Onyx laughed, “I have you pinned now! First off, let me explain the effects of my Heartlandraco. As long as I have a face-up Spell on my field, it cannot be targeted for attacks. I currently have three: Rainbow Ruins, Field Barrier, and Emerald Tortoise. Unless you have a way of removing all three at once, you can’t target Heartlandraco for any attacks.”

Heartlandraco turned to him, “It’s about time you got me out. I was getting bored. It’s fight time!”

Diamond Crab King added, “Same goes here. I’m ready to crush and smash this guy to pieces!”

"Stuff it crab puff, I got you out as soon as I could!" he growled, his teeth gleaming darkly as his Number snarled, turning his attention to their opponent as he gnashed his claws. "I activate Diamond Crab King’s ability. Once a turn, I can use one Overlay Unit to pretty much swap its Attack with its Defense for the duration of the turn. So my Number will have more than enough power to flatten your monsters!”

One Overlay Unit was absorbed into the pile of diamonds on Diamond Crab King’s back. This, in turn, caused its Attack Power to become 3000 while its Defense became 0.

“Now, Diamond Crab King, attack his Curse of Dragon now!”

Diamond Crab King shifted its position before it scuttled sideways toward Curse of Dragon, pointing the large chunks of diamonds in that direction.

Tempest cried out, “Watch out, Django!”

Django stated, “I activate my Trap: Half Unbreak! This protects my monster from destruction in battle and cuts any battle damage involving it in half! So my dragon’s not going anywhere!”

Several rainbow-hewed bubbles appeared before congregating around Curse of Dragon, forming a large bubble. Diamond Crab King slammed into the bubble, but it held strong. Django winced slightly from the impact, his Life Points dropping by 500 to 2300.

Onyx stated, “You got lucky on that one. But to ensure you cannot attack my Diamond Crab King next turn, I activate its other ability. After it attacks, it switches to Defense Mode. And once my turn ends, its stats will return to normal. So let’s see you get past a 3000 point defender next turn.”

Diamond Crab King returned to its original place, then tucked itself in more, angling its back full of diamonds forward, switching to Defense Mode.

“Now, Heartlandraco, attack his annoying Witch! Get rid of it for me!”

Heartlandraco opened its mouth and spewed out a beam of fire. It engulfed Ghostrick Witch, causing her to cry out as she vanished from the field. Django shielded himself from the flames as his Life Points dropped by 800 to 1500.

“You might as well give up, as I have you right where I want you! You cannot dream of defeating me now! And if my Numbers aren’t scary enough, my other monsters will be your demise!”

Django stated strongly, “Don’t count on it. I’d rather fight to my last breath than surrender. No matter how bad it looks, I’ll keep battling until the day is won! So don’t be counting my Numbers just yet, as I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve!”

Next Chapter: Maxed-Out Mag Max

Fan character #2 makes his debut. One more will be "born" but that'll be it, so no messages, please. Moving on, will Django be able to wrestle this croc to the ground? And can anyone guess who will be the "star" of the next chapter by the name? If not, then just tune in next time.

Now I'm gonna rest my fingers for a while...
 
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Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 17 up!)

Man, I took too long to write this. I was going to take a short break, but I almost let it go too far. Sheesh, I need to work on that. But anyway, moving on. Here we are, hot off the presses. The Duel between Django and Onyx comes to a close. Time for a volcanic conclusion to the Duel!

Maxed-Out Mag Max

The Duel between Django and Onyx was still in progress. On Onyx’s field was Number 52: Diamond Crab King in Defense Mode, Number 82: Heartlandraco in Attack Mode, and Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle in Defense Mode. In his Spell and Trap Zones was Emerald Tortoise, Field Barrier, Ancient City – Rainbow Ruins, one face-down card, and his Life Points were sitting at 2000. On Django’s field was one face-down monster, Curse of Dragon in Attack Mode, and his Life Points were resting at 1500.

Onyx stated, “Give it up, Django! Soon all your Numbers will be mine, so why drag this out? Just surrender and I’ll make it as painless as possible.”

Django stated, “No way, I never go down without a fight. As long as I have at least one Life Point, I’m still in it. So finish your turn already.”

“Fine, I end my turn. And now that my turn is over, Diamond Crab King’s stats return to normal.”

As he said that, Diamond Crab King’s stats changed from 3000/0 back to their original 0/3000.

Cody stated, “Come on, D-Man, take him down! You can do it, bud, you’ve never lost before, and yer not gonna start today!”

Django nodded as he touched his deck, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, thinking, “Hmm… Scrap-Iron Scarecrow. That’ll come in handy. Hmm… I’ve also got Dark Bribe and Morphing Jar. These cards should help me get back on track.” He then said aloud, “I place one monster in face-down Defense Mode, switch Curse of Dragon to Defense Mode, and two cards face-down. That should do for now.”

The Crystal Crocodile sneered, “Not much of a move. But whatever. It’s my turn, I Draw! I activate Heartlandraco’s ability! Once a turn, I can use one Overlay Unit to have him attack you directly, but my other monsters cannot attack this turn. So I use one Overlay Unit to take out the rest of your Life Points!”

Heartlandraco absorbed an Overlay Unit into its wind-up key, spread out its wings, and flew directly at Django.

The twins stated in unison, “If that attack connects, it’s all over!”

Django stated, “Well then allow me to keep that from happening! I activate my Trap: Scrap-Iron Scarecrow! This Trap is one of my favorites, and for good reasons, too, as it can negate any attack you make once per turn. And the best part is this; it’s reusable. So you might want to rethink your strategy while this card is around.”

Scrap-Iron Scarecrow popped up, causing Heartlandraco to slam into it, blocking its attack. Dazed and annoyed, Heartlandraco flew back to its side of the field, followed by the Trap resetting itself.

Onyx snarled, “How dare you stop my attack with that annoying Trap! I’m far from done. I wasn’t going to do this, but you leave me no choice. I activate the ability of Malefic Rainbow Dragon from my hand! I can banish a Rainbow Dragon from my deck to summon it to the field! So you’ll now have a world of problems to deal with!”

A card was banished from his deck, but this allowed him to summon a new monster. Malefic Rainbow Dragon was a silver serpentine dragon with large silver and black wings, two sets of smaller wings, one gold and one silver, a narrow head with two sets of curved spike facing backwards, a similar style horn, and glowing eyes. On the sides of its neck and near it stomach was several different-colored gemstones. It was a Level Ten monster with stats of 4000/0.

Jack sputtered, “This isn’t good! That thing has 4000 Attack Points! If it attacks, it can do some serious damage!”

Leo replied, “At least on the bright side, Malefic Rainbow Dragon prevents all of Onyx’s other monsters from attacking. And with that Scrap-Iron Scarecrow on the field, it can block Malefic Rainbow Dragon each turn.”

Onyx stated, “If it’s around that long! I activate my Trap: Crystal Raigeki! I can send any Crystal Beast in my Spell/Trap Zone to the Graveyard to destroy one card on the field! So I can send my Emerald Tortoise to the Graveyard to scrap that Scrap-Iron Scarecrow!”

Django countered, “Not if I stop your Trap first! I activate my Trap: Dark Bribe! My opponent gets to draw one card and in exchange I can negate and destroy the last Spell or Trap you played. Tough break, but my Trap isn’t going anywhere. Yours, on the other hand, isn’t so fortunate.”

Onyx snarled as he drew one card, watching his Trap crack and shatter into nothingness.

Diamond Crab King spat, “You idiot! You wasted an opportunity to wipe him out! Not only did you screw up with your attack, but you also blew it when you tried to destroy his Trap!”

Onyx snapped back, “Shut it, crab cake, I call the shots, not you! And I’m far from done. I’ll trounce this white-haired moron once and for all. That’ll shut you up.”

Heartlandraco added, “Just don’t screw up next time, got it?”

Tempest said, “Seeing those three argue gives me a sense of dark pleasure. He’s too dangerous to have Numbers, so I know Django will win and take them away.” She said silently, “But I still wonder if he’s an Elemental like me. If he is, then why is he here? And how come I’ve never heard of him before now?”

Django asked, “Are you three quite done?”

Onyx snapped, “Stay out of this! But if you want your turn so badly, then go ahead and take it.”

“Fine. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his card before stating, “I place this card face-down, and then I reveal one of my hidden monsters! Say hello to Morphing Jar!”

One of Django’s face-down monsters was flipped up, revealing the clay pot with the one-eyed monster in it. It gave a laugh as it was revealed.

“Now we must each discard our entire hands and draw five new cards. Since I have no cards to discard, I just draw. So discard your cards and draw a new hand.”

Onyx gave him a toothy snarl as he discarded his hand and drew five new cards. Django drew five new cards and looked at them before deciding what to do.

“I Tribute my Morphing Jar to summon my Chachaka Archer in Attack Mode!”

Morphing Jar vanished and was replaced with Chachaka Archer. He held out his crossbows, ready to strike.

Cody asked, “When did D-Man put that card in his deck? With the exception of cards in his Extra Deck, all his monsters are either LIGHT, EARTH, or DARK Attributes. But Chachaka Archer is a WIND Attributed monster, so why the change?”

Django gained a small blush, “I… well… I added more WIND monsters to my deck because… well… because of my relationship with Tempest. It’s sort of a tribute to her and my feelings for her…” his blush got deeper, his eyes shifting away.

Tempest’s eyes practically became hearts, “You did that for me? If you weren’t Dueling now, I’d kiss you!”

Onyx snapped, “Hey! Is this a Duel or a date!? Pay attention!”

Django returned his attention to the Duel, though he still had a small blush on his face, “Anyway, moving on. Chachaka Archer will be helpful, as once a turn, he can shoot down any Spell or Trap on your side of the field. So do it, Chachaka Archer! Use your crossbows to shatter his Emerald Tortoise!”

Chachaka Archer held out both crossbows, took aim, and fired two shots. They pierced through the chunk of emerald that was Emerald Tortoise, shattering it to pieces. This caused Rainbow Ruins to darken a bit.

“Now, take out his Ruby Carbuncle!”

Chachaka Archer took aim again, this time at Ruby Carbuncle. He fired two more shots that pierced the small monster. It cried out as it vanished from the field.

Onyx stated, “I activate Ruby Carbuncle’s ability! Instead of sending it to the Graveyard I can transform it into a Continuous Spell. So it’ll take more than that to stop me!”

A chunk of ruby appeared in the Spell and Trap Zones. This, in turn, caused Rainbow Ruins to regain some of its lost color.

Django merely stated, “I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

“Good, because it’s my turn, I Draw! Now, thanks to your Morphing Jar, as well as how this Duel has played out, I have everything I need to summon my second Rainbow Dragon! So I call it to the field in Attack Mode!”

Rainbow Dragon looked like a more beautiful and gentler dragon compared to its Malefic counterpart. While its body remained largely unchanged compared to its Malefic form, its main wings were composed of silvery feathers instead of black membrane, and the gemstones on its body were brighter and more colorful. It was a Level 10 monster with stats of 4000/0.

Fiona stated, “Oh, man, not another 4000 point bruiser. What’s Django gonna do?”

Onyx stated, “As long as you have that Scrap-Iron Scarecrow, I cannot attack… yet. So I’ll place this card face-down for later.” He said mentally, “But that Scrap-Iron Scarecrow won’t be around for much longer. My second Crystal Raigeki will destroy it when you start your next turn. So bring it on.”

Django thought, “I have a strong feeling that face-down card is another Crystal Raigeki. He’s planning to go after my Scrap-Iron Scarecrow again. But I have another rude awakening for him.” He said aloud, “Okay, it’s my turn, I Draw!” but was cut off.

“Not so fast! I activate my second Crystal Raigeki! Like before, I can use this card to send one Crystal Beast I have in my Spell and Trap Zones to the Graveyard to destroy one card! So I’ll send my Ruby Carbuncle to the Graveyard to get rid of that stupid Scrap-Iron Scarecrow!”

Django grinned, “I knew you’d do that, so I have another Trap for you to worry about! Activate Trap: Wiretap! When another Trap is activated, this card negates it and shuffles it back into your deck. While that means you have another chance to play it, I’ll make sure you don’t have that luxury. So sorry, but your Crystal Raigeki just fizzled out again!”

Django’s Trap forced Onyx’s back into his deck, negating it in the process.

Heartlandraco stated, “Nice going, you blew it again! That’s the second time he’s short circuited Crystal Raigeki! Pay attention to his other cards next time!”

Onyx snapped, “Be quiet! I don’t see YOU doing the Dueling! I call the shots, and I can still use that Trap, I just have to retrieve it first, that’s all. Now shut up and pay attention!”

Django grinned, “I’m far from done, Onyx. I activate my other face-down card. Go, Brain Control! By paying 800 Life Points, I can take control of one of your monsters for the duration of the turn! So I think I’ll brainwash your Rainbow Dragon! But don’t worry, I’ll return it to you. Just not in its original condition.”

Django’s Life Points dropped by 800 to 700, but this summoned a brain with ghostly hands. Those hands extended over to Onyx’s field, snagged Rainbow Dragon, and pulled it to Django’s side of the field.

“Now, I attack with Rainbow Dragon! Destroy his Malefic Rainbow Dragon!”

Leo grinned, “Brilliant! Rather than take a chance later on, he’s using both dragons to destroy each other! That way he can rid the field of both in one shot, leaving Onyx without his most powerful creatures!”

Rainbow Dragon and Malefic Rainbow Dragon fired their beam-like breath attacks. The two attacks passed each other before colliding into the other, destroying both of them. Django was grinning as this happened.

He stated, “Too bad. And since neither dragon can be Special Summoned through other means, and you’ve already banished your other Rainbow Dragon, you’re left with few options. And I’m far from done. Chachaka Archer, use your ability to destroy Ruby Carbuncle in his Spell and Trap Zones!”

Chachaka Archer took out both crossbows, took aim, and fired at the chuck of ruby. It shattered as both arrows pierced it, destroying it. This caused Rainbow Ruins to darken yet again.

Fiona cheered, “Awesome! Now not only is Onyx short some powerhouses, but Rainbow Ruins has be powered down to practically nothing! If he can get rid of Field Barrier next turn, then Rainbow Ruins will be easy prey to any card destruction effect!”

Django stated, “To wrap up this turn, I place these two cards face-down on the field. That’s all for now.”

Cody said, “Hold on, why didn’t he switch Chachaka Archer into Defense Mode? I mean, with only 1200 Attack, it’ll be easy prey to either Number. So why leave himself vulnerable to an attack like that?”

Jack replied, “I don’t know. It’s not like Django to leave himself wide open like that. And I doubt Onyx will let that go unpunished.”

Onyx sneered as he thought, “Heheheh, with such meager stats, I can crush his Archer in one shot. But he still has that Scrap-Iron Scarecrow on the field, so he’ll be able to block one of my attacks. However, I have another plan in mind.” He said aloud, “It’s my turn, I Draw!” but was cut off.

Django stated, “I activate my Spell: Space Cyclone! This removes one Overlay Unit from a monster on the field! So say goodbye to Heartlandraco’s last Overlay Unit!”

A large cyclone formed on the field, creating a powerful vacuum wind. This caused Heartlandraco’s last Overlay Unit to be swallowed up by it, shattering it, annoying Onyx.

Cody cheered, “Yeah! Now Heartlandraco cannot attack directly! That’s one less problem to deal with!”

Onyx snapped, “You may have prevented my Heartlandraco from attacking you directly, but I have other plans in mind! So I summon another Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat in Attack Mode!”

A second Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat appeared. It gave a snarl as it appeared, ready for battle.

Django said mentally, “I should’ve known he’d have another one of those around. But with everything I have in play, it’ll be the only monster I need to worry about. Plus, even after everything is said and done, I’ll still have enough power left to win this.”

Onyx stated, “Let’s see you stop me now! First shift my Diamond Crab King into Attack Mode! Then I use its last Overlay Unit to swap its Attack with its Defense!”

Diamond Crab King shifted positions, now in a more forward-facing one. It then absorbed an Overlay Unit, changing its stats from 0/3000 to 3000/0.

“Heartlandraco, attack Chachaka Archer now!”

Heartlandraco opened its mouth and fired a tongue of fire at Chachaka Archer.

Django stated, “Activate Trap: Scrap-Iron Scarecrow! Your attack has just been rendered null and void!”

The Scrap-Iron Scarecrow appeared, blocking the fire, before setting itself back down again.

Onyx snapped, “You may have blocked one attack, but you cannot block two! Diamond Crab King, attack his Archer now!”

Diamond Crab King shifted around, turning sideways, before charging in. The diamonds on its back slammed into Chachaka Archer, destroying him. Django, however, was smiling.

“I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist attacking him! Activate my other Trap: Defense Draw! This card will reduce all Battle Damage from this attack to zero and allow me to draw one card.”

He drew one card, looked at it, gaining a large grin, before directing his attention to the field. At that time, Diamond Crab King shifted positions into a more defensive state, switching to Defense Mode.

Onyx roared, “I still have one attack left! Amethyst Cat, attack him directly!”

Amethyst Cat slipped past Django’s other monsters before scratching him. He winced, but remained focused, his Life Points dropping by 600 to a mere 100.

Tempest cried out, “Django!”

Jack grimaced, “He’s down to just 100 Life Points. One more attack and it’s over. He better think of something fast or this Onyx guy will win.”

Onyx sneered, “You’re down to just 100 Life Points, so just give up already! I have this Duel won!”

Django grinned, “Don’t be so sure about that. I still have Life Points, don’t I? So that means I’m still in this. Plus, I have everything I need to win.”

“You bluff! You cannot win this Duel! Not now, not ever! But if you’re so confident, then take your final turn!”

“With pleasure. It’s my turn, I Draw! First off, I switch my face-down monster into Attack Mode! Say hello to my Obnoxious Celtic Guardian!”

His final face-down monster was revealed to be the Obnoxious Celtic Guardian. He drew his sword, ready for battle.

“Now I activate my final Spell Card. I activate Star Changer! This changes the Level of any monster on the field by one. So I’ll increase my Obnoxious Celtic Guardian’s Level by one to Level Five!”

The stars representing Obnoxious Celtic Guardian changed from four to five.

Fiona said, puzzled, “Hold on. He’s not going to summon Utopia? He could’ve used his Spell to change Curse of Dragon from Level Five to Level Four, but he instead used it on his Obnoxious Celtic Guardian. What’s Django up to?”

Django stated, “I have another monster in mind! I Overlay my Level Five Obnoxious Celtic Guardian and Curse of Dragon! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 61: Volcasaurus in Attack Mode!”

Curse of Dragon became a purple orb of light while Obnoxious Celtic Guardian became a brown one. They both shot up into the air and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged a new sealed form. It looked like a cracked orb of molten metal with two magma spikes on each end. The monster then erupted from it, revealing its true form.

Number 61: Volcasaurus was a massive dinosaur monster. Its dark red and orange body was heavily armored in purplish scale-like plates. It had narrow upper arms with bulky round lower arms, ending in a single yellow spike. Its legs were large and strong, with red and purple armor-like plating, three-toed claws, and a massive curved spike on each kneecap. On its back were large wing-like structures, each equipped with flat disk-shaped plates, orange and purple in color. It had a long neck with a relatively small head, with yellow frill-like spines on its cheeks and traveling down most of its neck. On its armored chest were two disk-like spikes, one of which had the number “61” written in curved lines and dots, while two red orbs of light were orbiting it. It was a Rank Five monster with stats of 2500/1000.

Cody stated, “That’s one of the other Numbers D-Man collected before our group was formed! And that thin’ looks like it’s ready to roast this Onyx guy!”

Django grinned, “Volcasaurus was one of the many Numbers I’ve collected in the past. I won this one and its counterpart, Number 19: Freezadon, in a 2-vs-1 Duel, against a pair of gang leaders. And Volcasaurus will deep-fry your monsters and the rest of your Life Points! It doesn’t matter what I choose for it to do, as using either its ability or attacking will do the job. But I think I’ll introduce you to Volcasaurus’ ability. Once per turn, I can use one Overlay Unit to incinerate any monster on your side of the field and deal you damage equal to its Original Attack. The catch is Volcasaurus cannot attack directly this turn, but that won’t matter.”

Leo said, “So, wait, if that’s true, than it doesn’t matter if Onyx had more Life Points or not right now, as Volcasaurus could fry two monsters at once. And for an ability that powerful, the drawback is quite lenient, as it cannot attack directly, but can still attack. That’s pretty powerful. But that means Onyx is toast, figuratively and literally!”

Django stated, “That’s right, little buddy! Volcasaurus, use one Overlay Unit to deep-fry his Heartlandraco! End this Duel with your Mag Max!”

Volcasaurus ate one of its Overlay Units, which caused the two chest spikes to transform into more cannon-shaped structures. It fired two powerful beams of magma energy. Heartlandraco panicked at the attack barreled toward it. It was engulfed by the attack, incinerated to ashes, while the attack continued to Onyx, who was wide-eyed in horror. He was thrown off his feet, screaming, before landing with a thud. His Life Points dropped down to zero, followed by a “Win” screen, showing Django, with the Augmented Reality vanishing afterward. Django’s eyes started to glow, held out his hand, and began the process of extracting the Numbers. However, to his shock, something blocked it from within Onyx, forcing him to deactivate his ability.

Diamond Crab King’s voice stated to the defeated Onyx, “Get up, moron! We have to scram now, so this is no time for a nap!”

Onyx got up and started to run, stating, “You may have won this time, but I’ll be back! I’ll take your Numbers the next time we cross paths, so enjoy them while you can!”

Cody snapped, “Hey! Get back ‘ere, you crystal freak! Give D-Man yer Numbers right now!”

Django stated, “Forget it, Cody, I was unable to retrieve them anyway.”

Jack asked, “But how come? You should’ve been able to take the Numbers back from him, so what happened?”

“When I tried to enter his soul to retrieve the Numbers, something like a crystal barrier appeared, protecting his soul and the Numbers from my reach. You see, the Numbers tend to dwell within someone’s soul, so I have to use my abilities to sever that connection. It causes no damage to the person, so it’s perfectly safe. But something kept me from doing so this time.”

Tempest said, “I think my suspicions have been confirmed. He’s an Elemental. Since we Elementals are not the same as humans, despite being part of the same evolutionary tree, we have special properties. I’m guessing he may be an Earth-type Elemental, hence his name, as we’re named after our respective element. But I don’t think he’s full-blooded, like me. He might be half-blooded, but that may still grant him enough properties that enabled his own energies to keep Django out of his soul. It may also be the reason why he is able to use his Numbers safely, even if they don’t really get along. I mean, I resisted my Number’s energies pretty easily, and this was before I met Django. So I think that because I was an Elemental, not a human, I had an edge. That’s my theory, but I suspect it may be true.”

Django sighed, “I had the same suspicion as you did, Tempest. I could sense a smaller amount of special energies around him, similar to yours, but weaker... I’m still, you could say, learning on the job, and my powers possibly are still not strong enough to take Numbers from non-humans outright. All the Numbers that I gained from Psykinoxes, like Chronos and Vylon, were given to me; I might not be powerful enough to retrieve Numbers from Elementals and Psykinoxes outright. So it’s quite likely that both reasons are valid. Which makes me worried that Lucifer would have the power needed to just take Numbers without any problems. Guess I still have some work to do. But at least I’m now aware of Onyx’s Numbers. So that means there are at least four of us on the hunt: Lucifer, Draco, Onyx, and myself. I better keep my wits about me and find the remaining Numbers before people like Lucifer and Onyx do.”

Fiona said reassuringly, “Don’t worry about it too much, Django. We still have a majority of the Numbers in our possession. While we don’t know what other Numbers Lucifer has, we still have more than half of them. We’ll figure something out.”

“Thanks, Fiona, that means a lot.”

Tempest said silently, “But the fact that Onyx is at least half-Elemental can mean several things. Like, are their other Elementals that left our clan to live in the modern realm like me? Or are there other groups of Elementals that I’m not aware of? Is it possible that there are more members of my race than originally thought? And how many of us live among humans right now? The more I think about it, the more I feel like my clan abandoned me, yet there are other members already in this realm. Were they all abandoned like me? Were they kicked out because they had different ideas and mindsets? Or is it something else entirely? I want to find out, yet I’m afraid to. What should I do?”

Next Chapter: Origins of Numeron and Barian

Well, that ending was quite explosive. And, despite having a winner, it appears nothing was gained from it. But it appears that Tempest's history may be starting to catch up with her. What will this mean down the road? And it looks like we'll be finally learning the truth behind the nature of Numeron and Barian. What secrets will be revealed? What new mysteries will be formed? Find out next time.
 
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Here we are, chapter 18, fresh from the computer. Now we will find out the truth behind Numeron and Barian. Plus we get the debut of a certain little creature.

Origins of Numeron and Barian

Late in the night, at the ruins of the Spirit household, all was quiet. However, moments later, a portal opened up, and out emerged a cloaked individual. The hood was raised slightly, revealing heterochromatic eyes. He walked up to the ruins and tried to touch the building. He was blocked by a rainbow-colored barrier, making him growl.

“Grr… the barrier is still standing. How is it that, after all these years, the barrier that protects the remains of the home is still active? But I doubt it can stay up forever. Once it weakens enough, I’ll be back, and claim the hidden prize within these ruins.”

He opened up another portal, turned around, and walked inside, it closing up behind him.

Meanwhile, at the current Spirit household, Django was sleeping peacefully. Suddenly, two spheres of light floated into his room, through his skylight. They hovered over him before slowly descending until they were just above his head. The light started to bother him, his eyelids tightening, before the lights got brighter, engulfing the room.

Django stirred from his slumber. When he opened his eyes, he slowly looked around. To his surprise, he was no longer in his bedroom, but rather what appeared to be an endless, twisted labyrinth of stairways and doors in every possible direction. He quickly got up, looking around wildly. He then noticed the Dark Magician near him.

“Dark Magician?”

Dark Magician turned to him, “Django? Is everything okay?”

The inventor stood up, “Where are we? What’s the deal with this labyrinth?”

The dark mage replied, “This is the inside of your mind.”

“My mind? No wonder my life’s so confusing, as my mind is a twisted mess itself. But what am I doing here? For that matter, why are you here?”

“To answer your second question, we Duel Spirits tend to reside in our owner’s mind. The others, Utopia, Dark Magician Girl, Kuriboh, Silent Swordsman and Silent Magician are also here. But I’m unable to answer your first question.”

Just then, two orbs of light appeared. Django and Dark Magician braced themselves, unsure what to expect. When the orbs became level with them, they released a large flash of light, and when the light subsided, both were stunned to see two individuals.

Django sputtered, “M-Mom!? Dad!?”

Astral and Elna were standing before them, smiling.

Astral stated, “Hello my son.”

Elna smiled, “My, how you’ve grown, Django. You make your old mother so proud.”

Dark Magician asked, “Not that we’re not happy to see you, but how are you here? What’s going on?”

Astral smiled, “Same as always, Dark Magician. You always want to get right to the point. But I’m grateful that you’ve watched over my son all these years. I know things have been hard, so I’ll get right to the point.” He turned back to his son, “Django, you need to return to our former home. There is something of great importance there, and you must retrieve it before Lucifer finds a way to lower the barrier that protects it.”

Django asked, puzzled, “Go back to our old home? Why? What is this thing of ‘great importance’ that you say is there? And why is there a barrier?”

Elna replied, “You need to retrieve an artifact before the keeper of the barrier runs out of power. Lucifer has tried many times after our deaths to enter our home, only to be blocked by the barrier. That same barrier is what kept demolition crews from destroying the house. You must retrieve the ancient artifact before the keeper of the barrier loses any more power. If he runs out of power, then Lucifer can obtain the item he seeks.”

Dark Magician asked, “What is this artifact you speak of? If Lucifer is after it, it must hold great importance and power.”

Astral nodded, “Indeed it does. It’s an ancient heirloom passed down through the Spirit family for generations. I was the last keeper of the item, and now it’s Django’s turn. The item is called the Spirit Crest, and it has the power to tip the scales into the wielder’s favor. It is also the symbol for the Spirit family and a key to the Power of Numeron. Django, you must retrieve the artifact before Lucifer finds a way around the barrier. If he were to obtain it, then not only would he have a powerful advantage, but he can completely prove that the Spirit family has been destroyed.”

Django replied slowly, “The Spirit Crest? It’s that powerful? And, speaking of Numeron, I’ve been hearing so much about both Barian and Numeron, but I don’t know much other than that they are the power sources for the Psykinox race. What does it all mean, exactly?”

Astral replied, “I cannot explain that fully, at least right here. But there is someone who can explain it to you in full details. But you must retrieve the Spirit Crest first, then those answers will be revealed to you. You must obtain the Spirit Crest before Lucifer does, and when you do, you’ll gain a powerful advantage, and it’ll make it that much harder for Lucifer to destroy you.”

Elna added warmly, “I know you’ve been through so much, my son, but you need this advantage. You are the world’s only hope. You must retrieve the Spirit Crest, otherwise Lucifer will gain the upperhand, and all hope may be lost. Please, my son, I know you’ve suffered terribly, and returning to where Lucifer committed his sins is painful, but you must do so. The barrier won’t hold much longer, so please, heed our word and return to our former home.”

Django replied, although his voice was shaky, “I guess I have no choice. If it will grant me that big of an advantage, then I’ll have to go. It won’t be easy on me, but if it’s that important, then I’ll go.”

Astral smiled, “Good, I knew you’d realize the importance of this. I suggest bringing your friends with you, as they can provide the support you need. And since they are now involved in this crisis, they might as well know the truth. Now, we must go, our spiritual energy won’t hold out much longer. But know that we are always watching you. Farwell, Django, be strong.”

Both then vanished in a flash of light, which immediately woke Django up. He then noticed the two orbs of light hovering near him, before they shot up into the sky, disappearing among the stars. Tears were in his eyes as he looked up through his skylight, but he knew what he had to do.

The next morning, Django explained to Tempest what had happened. She nearly dropped her fork mid-bite in surprise.

She stated, “You mean to tell me that the spirits of your parents visited you in the night and told you to do this? That’s both crazy and amazing. And a bit unnerving since you have to complete this task in the remains of your old home. But if it helps get rid of Lucifer, then I’m all for it.”

Django replied, “I know it sounds crazy, but that’s the truth. I don’t think it’s one of Lucifer’s tricks, as even Dark Magician realized they were my parents’ spirits. It won’t be easy, but I’m really going to need your help. And not just you, but Cody, Jack, Leo, and Fiona too. I need everyone’s help, as returning to that place will be a gut-wrenching task. So please let them know when we’re finished with breakfast, okay?”

She nodded, “Sure, no problem. I’ll tell them to meet us there. We’ll be here to support you, so don’t worry about it.”

“Thanks, Tempest.”

About an hour later, the duo was heading for the southern part of the city in Django’s car. Django was feeling tense as he drove down the familiar street of his early years. When they arrived at the ruined home, they saw the rest of the gang there. He pulled over and parked, allowing both him and Tempest to join the rest of the gang.

Django said, “Thanks for coming, guys. I know this whole thing sounds crazy, but I’m grateful you’re all here. Hopefully this will give us an edge against Lucifer.”

Cody replied, “Don’t worry ‘bout it, D-Man. We’re here for ya. And, like you said, if it helps get rid of that spineless slime fer good, then it must be important.”

Jack turned toward the house, “Let’s just hope that place is sturdy enough. I’d hate to have it come crashing down upon us. But if it managed to survive all these years, then maybe it has enough strength in it for a bit longer.”

Django walked up to the walkway, “Okay, guys, it’s now or never. Let’s just hope everything works out. Come on, let’s get this over with.”

The group of six slowly walked up to the front porch. Django approached it first. He gingerly walked up the wrecked steps to the torn-off front door. He took a quick look inside before gesturing the rest of the gang to follow him. They all entered the ruins slowly.

What was left of the house still seemed to be standing strong, but was slowly decaying. Their footsteps made the old floorboards creak, but they progressed onward. To their surprise, most of the original items, such as furniture, various pots and vases, and paintings were still present, though showed obvious signs of age and decay. Soon they entered what appeared to be the living room. In it was half of a stuffed couch, several arm chairs, most of them torn apart, a fireplace, a damaged coffee table, and a large portrait over the mantelpiece. However, that wasn’t all the found in that room. All over the mantelpiece were various bouquets of flowers, just under the portrait. Tempest touched on of them, her eyes widening.

“These flowers are still alive, all of them. But don’t cut flowers die pretty quickly? How are all these bouquets alive, even though they’ve obviously been here for years?”

Cody seemed frightened, “M-Maybe there’s a ghost ‘ere!”

Fiona turned to him, “I don’t think ghosts like flowers, Cody. But didn’t Django mention that something is here. What was it again, a keeper of a barrier?”

Leo nodded, “That’s right. Maybe this keeper has been keeping these flowers alive. But the question is… why? And how?”

Just then, a squeaky voice could be heard echoing within the home. This caused everyone to freeze. Suddenly, a small stream of rainbow-colored light zipped into the room. It moved all around, as if eager to see them.

Cody retreated behind Tempest, “Yah! A ghost! Keep it away from me!”

She snapped, “Do I look like a living shield!?”

“I’m not gonna lie, Tempest, yes you do!”

Fiona had also retreated behind her brother, quivering, “M-Maybe it’s a friendly ghost?”

The rainbow light stopped in front of Django. It seemed to do several back flips before it revealed its true self. Django’s eyes widened in shock.

He sputtered, “N-No way! Rainbow Kuriboh!?”

The creature nodded. It had a round body, shaped like a sideways raindrop, with a short tail ending with a spade, colored mostly dark blue, but with a thick purple ring around its middle and a white face. It had stubby little spade-shaped hands and feet and large aqua green eyes with yellow scleras. On its forehead was a large diamond-shaped structure with all the colors of the rainbow, with the colors going up at an angle. It did several back flips, happy to see him.

Jack asked, puzzled, “Is that… a Duel Monster?”

Cody, who emerged from behind Tempest, “Rainbow… Kuriboh? You mean you know this creature?”

Django turned to the group, “Rainbow Kuriboh was my dad’s favorite card. But I never knew that the same card had a Duel Spirit in it. Is that right, Rainbow Kuriboh?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded, saying, “Kuri kuri!” but Django understood it regardless.

Dark Magician then appeared, surprised, “Rainbow Kuriboh? Well, it’s been a long time. You’ve been protecting this house all these years?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded, squeaking, “Kuri kuri!”

Leo asked, “Dark Magician, you mean you know this Rainbow Kuriboh?”

The dark mage nodded, “Yes. I originally belonged in Astral’s deck, Django’s father, but he put me in another deck for Django as a gift. But this Rainbow Kuriboh and I are well acquainted with one another. Rainbow Kuriboh was Astral’s first Duel Spirit, as well as considered one of his most trusted friends. But who would’ve guessed that he’s been here all these years, protecting the house.” He turned back to Rainbow Kuriboh, “I assume you know why we’re here, correct?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded before it floated up to the family portrait. It pressed a hidden button behind the picture, causing part of another wall to open up. The house shook as the old hinges and rusty track moved, but remained strong. When the shaking had stopped, they all turned to see what appeared to be a vault. Rainbow Kuriboh then floated down to Django, grabbed his hand, and pulled him toward the vault door. He pushed Django’s hand onto a small panel on it, which made it beep and click. After a moment, the locks behind the vault door loudly clunked as they unlocked themselves, with the door itself slowly opening. When the door was fully open, inside was a small wooden box. Rainbow Kuriboh then floated over to it, projected a multi-colored light on it from its forehead, which caused a barrier around it to drop. Using one of its stubby arms, it gestured Django to pick it up. Nervously, he complied, gently picking up the old box and slowly opened it. Inside was a darkened pendant, seemingly familiar.

Leo then thought of something, “Hey, isn’t that the same symbol that appears on Django’s D-Pad when he’s in Divine Soul Mode? And that same symbol is on one of the pillars in front of this house. Is this the Spirit Crest?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded, saying, “Kuri kuri!”

Django gently touched it, which caused it to glow, and its color returned to normal. He slowly took it out and placed it around his neck. The pendant glowed brightly in response, as if accepting its new owner. It was then Tempest noticed something else.

She stated, “Hey, there’s more in the box. It looks like… two Duel Monster cards.”

Indeed there was. One was Rainbow Kuriboh, while the other one was a strange, unknown card. It was a Spell Card, and on its image was a strange golden key, similar to the Spirit Crest, only different. Django gently took out both cards.

“So these two cards are… Rainbow Kuriboh and… Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force? I know the Rainbow Kuriboh card, as it belonged to dad, but what’s this Astral Force card? I’ve never heard of it, but, then again, I wouldn’t be surprised if it had something to do with my family. And I bet it’s one-of-a-kind, just like Numeron Force. Speaking of Numeron, Rainbow Kuriboh, do you know anything about the powers of Numeron and Barian?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded, tapping the Spirit Crest, as if instructing him to touch it. Confused, Django touched the gem on the pendant. This caused it to glow, releasing a projected light. The gang all backed up a bit, allowing the light to take form. When it subsided, standing before them was a ghostly person.

He was tall and handsome, with peach skin, emerald green eyes, and white hair stylized in a curved Mohawk with two curved chucks of hair around his ears, the rest trailing down the nape of his neck. He had large hanging earrings on each ear, and two lightning bolt–shaped marks on his face, starting from the bottom of his eyes to his jaw. He was garbed in regal armor and robes similar to the Dark Magician, only white and red in color, with short sleeves, long pants, a belt, and sandals. He had various pieces of wrist chains, jewelry, and metal bands on his body, and around his neck was the Spirit Crest. He smiled as he looked at Django.

He said, “Finally, the time has come. My greatest descendent has obtained the Spirit Crest. That means everything is going as I predicted it would.”

Django asked, “Are you… Astral?”

The ghostly being nodded, “Yes, I am the original Astral: founder and leader of our great clan, the keeper of peace, and the bearer of Numeron. If you are wondering how I am able to communicate with you, I sealed a fragment of my soul within that pendant, so that I can guide future generations of the Spirit family until the prophecy is fulfilled.”

Fiona asked, “Prophecy? What would that be?”

Astral replied, “Several millennia ago, I lead our clan. I was the original keeper of the Power of Numeron. However, when the Power of Barian was born in the Bloodlust family, I knew that the power struggle between the two names would be long and hard. You see, both powers were one and the same. The Power of Numeron was the original power, but because it was overflowing with energy, the dregs and runoff power formed into a second energy: Barian. That is why Numeron is a stable power while Barian is an unstable power, because Numeron was the original form. When Barian was born in the Bloodlust family, I knew it would create a near endless power struggle, so I took precautions. I made a prophecy about a future descendent of my family name who would complete the task that our family started. That would be to reunite the two powers into their original form, creating a perfect energy. However, this power struggle has turned out worse than I imaged it would be. Lucifer, the current day Lucifer, has gone to extremes to find out which Spirit is the key to that prophecy, so he can kill that Spirit and obtain the Power of Numeron himself.”

Tempest asked, “Wait. Current day Lucifer? You mean there was a Lucifer in the past?”

Astral nodded, “Yes, he was my rival and greatest enemy. He was born after me, but he held the power of Barian in him. Both of us were considered gods among the Psykinoxes. I was able to keep him at bay, but not able to destroy him. His descendant, the Lucifer of today, holds the same power as his ancient ancestor. But, luckily, he does not have the ability to tap into that power, at least not yet. But, seeing how much damage Lucifer has caused to our once mighty and noble family, it worries me that he may find a way to tap into his ancient ancestor’s powers. That is where you come in, Django. But first, tell me, were you born on January 1st?”

Django nodded, “Yes, yes I was. Why?”

“Then you are the one my prophecy speaks of. The prophecy states: The Spirit born on the first of the year will complete the task of old. He will return the power to its original form and unite the three worlds as one. He will create the dawn of a new era where all beings will live together in harmony for years to come. That means you will complete the task I set out to do.”

Cody asked, “So you mean to say that D-Man will fulfill this prophecy? That’s pretty major. And what’s all this talk ‘bout ‘the three worlds’? What does that mean?”

Astral replied, “The three worlds mean the three races: Humans, Elementals, and Psykinoxes. Django will unite them as one to create a new world where all three can live together in harmony. And, judging by this little group, you’ve already created a miniaturized version of it. You have four humans, an Elemental, and yourself, a Psykinox, as companions, all united as one. This proves that you are capable of uniting the three races into one, as you’ve already done so with your friends. But that means you have quite the task ahead of you, to create a world-sized version. But I know you can do it. Your name also proves it.”

Django asked, puzzled, “My name? You mean that my name has a meaning?”

“Correct. The name ‘Django’ translates as: Guardian of Hope and Unity. You are the key to the world’s future, and your friends have become important players as well. With the six of you united as one, even if Lucifer obtains his ancestor’s power, he will not stand a chance. But, for a precaution, that Spirit Crest will help tip the scales into your favor even more.”

Jack asked, “What does the Spirit Crest do, exactly?”

Astral explained, “Well, for starters, it is the key to unlocking the full power of Numeron. Django embodies that power, but has yet to fully tap into it. That pendant will help by acting as a key, enabling him to access the great power within him. As his powers grow and develop, the pendant will unlock more abilities. It will also grant him a greater resistance to Psychic Duel damage as well as boost his recovery properties. It can even create a small barrier to protect the wearer and anyone Django chooses from harm, as well as reducing any damage they would take from Psychic Duels. Also, as long as you wear it, any Psykinox will recognize you as a Spirit without the need to use Divine Soul Mode."

Django said, surprised, “So this little pendant will help prove that I’m a Spirit? And it can help me resist Psychic Duel damage more easily. That’ll come in handy.”

Astral nodded, “Speaking of which, you will now have the ability to access Destiny Draw outside of Divine Soul Mode. Those cards, however, will be a bit different than ones like the Divine Weapons. What I mean by that, however, is… well, you’ll see what I mean soon enough. And while we’re on the subject, over time, that pendant will allow Divine Soul Mode to unlock an even greater power, one that can dwarf Divine Soul Mode itself: its upgraded form. I won’t reveal what that form is yet, as Django still has a ways to go, but let’s just say it’ll be comparable to a god’s power.”

Tempest said, “So there is a power even stronger than Divine Soul Mode? A power akin to a god’s strength? That’s amazing.”

“Yes, and once Django absorbs the power of Barian into himself, then he’ll become equivalent to a god himself. But to do that, he must slay Lucifer, the last of the Bloodlusts, and destroy his ancestor’s power. Once that task is complete, he’ll be able to absorb the Power of Barian, reuniting the two energies into their original form. While both powers will still exist, they will now work in unison, one supporting the other, creating a new, more balanced power, instead of opposing each other.”

Django asked, “Astral, because the powers are separate at the moment, is that how Lucifer created Barian’s Force and Limited Barian’s Force? And why those cards create almost sinister creatures when bathed in that power?”

“Yes, that is correct. While sinister is a strong word, I won’t deny that those creatures they create are very destructive and dangerous. But, like with everything, it is the wielder of those creatures that determines their allegiance, not the creatures themselves. Look at Utopia Ray V, for example. He may look menacing and can be quite destructive, but he works alongside you, fighting for justice and peace. So even with the Power of Barian coursing through him, he still on your side, fighting for the same cause as you are. But I understand what you mean.”

Suddenly, his ghostly form started to flicker. This alarmed everyone else.

Leo asked, “Astral! Are you okay? You keep fading in and out.”

“I am fine, but my energies are low. I must return to the Spirit Crest for now, but I will help you whenever I can. But I know that you six will help change the world and destroy the Bloodlust family once and for all. But still be alert, as even with destiny on your side, it will be a long fight. I wish you all well. Farewell for now.”

His ghostly form vanished in a flurry of white sparkles, which then entered the Spirit Crest. It glowed briefly before returning to normal.

Django said, “I forgot to ask him about this Astral Force card, but I assume it has something to do with him. I’ll ask him some other time.” He turned to the group, “I suggest we leave now. We’ve gotten what we came here for, and we now know what we’re supposed to do. I thank you guys for coming all this way for me. It means a lot. I’d rather not risk your lives, but I’m gonna need your support.”

Tempest smiled, “We’re with you to the end, Django. And now we know what our mission is. We’ll knock Lucifer so hard he won’t know what hit him. And before long, he’ll be gone and peace will be restored for everyone.”

Django nodded, gaining a tear in his eye. They slowly left the ruined home, but not before Django took one last look at the remains of his home. Several hours later, night had fallen, and Django was still awake. The Spirit Crest was around his neck, which seemed to glimmer in the darkness. Next to his deck holder were the two cards he obtained: Rainbow Kuriboh and Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force.

He said silently as he lay back, “Now I know what I’m supposed to do. I must destroy Lucifer once and for all and absorb the power of Barian. But can I really unite the humans, Elementals, and Psykinoxes together? Sure, my friends may be a smaller version of that, but I’m not totally sure what I can do. I’ll find out in due time. I just hope I find out soon, as I’m still somewhat flying blind here. Lucifer is far more aware of his powers and mission than I am, so I have to hope that I can keep him at bay long enough to find a way to remove him from existence.”

He gave a wide yawn, shifted positions, and drifted off. In the clear night sky, two stars were shining extra brightly, as if pleased with what had occurred that day.

Next Chapter: Date Expectations

While it was mostly dialog, a lot happened. We now know the truth behind Django's mission and the nature of Numeron and Barian, as well as the complexity of Django's mind. What does this mean for the future? Guess you'll just have to wait and see.
 
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Well, this only took me three days of procrastination to write. Sheesh, you'd think I'd be a bit more diligent about that. But enough of that, time for the main event. GX and Jaden fans rejoice, as you're in for a treat.

Date Expectations

A few days had passed since Django acquired the Spirit Crest. It was a quiet day in the Spirit household. Tempest was doing some chores while Django worked on a new project. As she cleaned, she seemed worried.

She mused, “Django’s been a bit quieter lately. Ever since he obtained the Spirit Crest and now knows what he’s supposed to do, it’s almost like he is scared of his mission. Guess I shouldn’t be too surprised; it is a pretty big mission. Not only does he have to destroy Lucifer and his ancestor’s power for good, but he also has to absorb the power of Barian and get all three races of humanoids to join together. That’s a lot to do, even for him. While we all have faith in him, it’s obvious he suffers from some self-doubt. There has to be a way to cheer him up.”

She resumed cleaning, thinking things over as she did. Suddenly, an idea bloomed in her head. She gained a slightly mischievous grin.

“Hmm, maybe we should go out on another date today? It’s a quiet day with the twins at school and Cody and Jack at their part-time jobs, so we could have some time out on the town. That’ll cheer him up. And I’ll get some fun out of it, too. I’ll ask him now. I just hope he’s not too deeply engrossed in his latest project to turn it down.”

Nodding, she walked over to one of the many panels. She pressed a few buttons on it as a screen popped up. Down in his hidden workshop, Django was working on a small device. It was slightly larger than a deck box with the same shape as one, grey in color. As he placed another part into it, one of his monitors started to beep. Looking up, he pushed the button under it, allowing Tempest’s face to appear on-screen.

He said, “Oh, Tempest. Is it time for lunch?”

She giggled, gaining a small blush, “Not quite. I was wondering that, since it’s a bit of a slow day, we could go out on a date today. I know you’re working on something, but since the twins are at school and Cody and Jack are working, I figured we could go out on the town for a day. And besides, you seem kinda worried ever since you got your Spirit Crest. I know your mission is daunting, so I thought a little quality time together would lift your spirits. If that’s okay with you.”

His eyes widened, gaining a small blush, thinking, “Even though Tempest and I are a steady couple now, I’m still a bit shy around her. I like going out on dates with her, as she respects me and cares about me, but I still get butterflies in my stomach whenever we go out. But I do enjoy our time together, and she is right about how nervous I’ve been lately.” He turned to her, “Yes, I think that’s a good idea. My new device is mostly finished now, so I can stop working on it so we can go out. Just try not to floor me again with your choice of date outfits, as you know how I am when it comes to your beauty.”

She gave a mischievous giggle, “But that’s part of the fun, seeing your reaction to what I wear when we go out. I get such a kick out of that. And besides, a knock-out like me wants to impress her boyfriend whenever she can. But in any case, I’ll finish up here and start getting ready. You better do the same. I’ll see you shortly.”

She gave him a playful wink, causing him to blush even more, before turning off the screen on her end. Django tapped the button, turning off his screen, his blush getting darker as he thought about it. He got up off his chair, put his tools away, and made his way up the secret staircase. The hidden door opened up, revealing the basement, before closing up behind him, blending in with the wall. As he got up to the upper level, he could hear Tempest humming to herself in her room, another stain on his face forming.

He thought, “That woman. She’s something, I’ll say that much. Who would’ve guessed that, out of a simple act of kindness and sympathy I did for her, we’d end up such a steady, loving couple? Though I’m still trying to get used to that, as she really is a knock-out. After all those failed dates I’ve had, it is nice to have such a solid girlfriend like her. But time for that later, I better pick some different clothes for this date.”

He entered his room and started to debate on a wardrobe. Tempest was also comparing different ideas, trying to see what would work best today. After a while, both decided on what to wear and got to work.

Django was finished first. He decided on a sleeveless dark green shirt, a sleeveless black jacket, long dark blue pants, and blue shoes with various metal buckles. He put his usual cyber pack on his back, took his deck holder and D-Pad, and waited for Tempest by the door. When she came downstairs, his breath got caught in his throat.

She was wearing a dark red tube-top that showed off a good amount of her midriff, pale green shorts with a thick brown belt, white ankle socks, blue platform sandals, a pink choker, emerald green earrings, and various wrist chains. She was also carrying her purse over her shoulder, while her D-Pad and deck holder were strapped to the back of her belt. She giggled at Django’s expression.

She giggled, “I told you I liked to knock you out with what I wear, and it looks like I succeeded yet again. Now come on, time’s a-wasting, and we’ve got a date to enjoy!”

As they walked out, Django thought, “Does this woman have any idea what effect she has on me? Most likely yes, as no matter what she does or wears, she always somehow floors me. I’m still wondering how our relationship ended up so perfect.”

A short drive later, the duo parked the car and started to roam around the city. They checked out various stores, played in the arcade, and had a little lunch. A short time later, they decided to stop for some ice cream.

Tempest sat down at one of the park tables, saying, “Do you mind getting the ice cream, Django? That little ice cream stand over there has really good soft serve. I’ll take a brownie sundae with salted caramel ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry, please.”

Django chuckled, “Sure, I’ll be back shortly.”

As he walked away, Tempest sat patiently at the table. She took out a small make-up mirror from her purse and looked herself over for a moment. However, to her surprise, in the mirror she noticed a couple of young men walk up to her. She turned sharply as about four or five men around her age came up to the table. She started to feel nervous.

“Uh oh…” she thought, “Looks like I’ve managed to attract a few unwanted guests. I’d use my wind powers to get rid of them, but that might cause me some other problems. I’m left with few options, so I hope Django comes back soon.”

As the young men gathered around, she started to feel defensive.

One said, “Hey, babe, what’s shakin’? What’s a gorgeous gal like you doing by yourself? Need some company?”

She replied acidly, “Back off, I’m taken. Keep your distance if you know what’s good for you.”

Another grinned, “Ho-ho! She’s a feisty one. I like that. Well, whoever has ‘claimed’ you might as well just give up, as your REAL man is here.”

“There is only one man who has any rights to me, and none of you are that man. I suggest you back off now before he comes back with my dessert. But you guys may just make me lose my appetite.”

Another one placed an arm around her, which she responded with a glare and shoved him back.

That man said, “This one’s got spunk. She’s a keeper, for sure. Come on, babe, let’s go have some fun.”

She growled, the wind picking up, “Back off now! I’m serious! I’m not interested in any of you!”

A voice then snarled, “Do as the lady says, you poachers. She’s not interested in any of you, so I suggest you leave her be.”

They all turned to see Django. His eyes were flaring dangerously and intensely focused. In each hand was a sundae, but it was obvious that was the last thing on his mind.

Tempest said, “Hey, sweetie.”

One man said, “D-Django Spirit? This loser is your boyfriend?”

Django merely said, “Yes, I’m her boyfriend, but I’m hardly a loser. Unlike you four. So I suggest you back off now, as you don’t want to see me mad.”

They started to circle him, but he remained calm.

One said, “She’s too good for the likes of you. She’s better off with a better man, not some reclusive inventor that doesn’t get out much.”

He merely replied, “Even if she’s too good for me, she’s my girlfriend. If you have a problem with that, then that’s your problem. Make it mine, however, and you’ll be sorry.”

One mocked, “And what will you do about it?”

Django’s eyes started to glow, levitating the four men off the ground. He gave his head a sharp motion, sending them flying into several shrubs. Shortly afterward, when they looked up, he created a projected set of menacing green eyes, glaring down at the now unnerved males. Tempest was quite impressed.

She thought, “I guess I mean that much to him, as, apparently in the past, he was bit of a pushover when other men stole his dates. But it appears I’m much more important than those other gals. Though in some cases, like Vanessa, he’s probably glad about other men stealing his dates. He’s even using his powers to defend my honor, something that I thought he’d never do. I’m impressed.”

Django stated strongly, “Go away now or I’ll turn you all into pretzels. Got it!?”

As his eyes glowed more brightly, the projected pair of eyes became more threatening. The four men cowered before him before they quickly bolted. When they were out of range, Django’s eyes returned to normal and the illusionary pair vanished. He walked over to Tempest.

“Sorry…” he said sheepishly, “I shouldn’t have used my powers to threaten them like that. But I’m just sick and tired of other men stealing any girl I get lucky enough to date. Even so, I hope I didn’t…” but Tempest put a finger over his mouth, shushing him.

She smiled warmly, “Django, you don’t have to apologize for anything. I’m quite flattered you’d be willing to use your powers, even if it meant exposing them to others, to defend me as your woman. That means a lot. You’re the first person in a long time to express that much care for my wellbeing, which makes me feel special. And besides, you know how I get when another girl flirts with you, and I can be just as dangerous, though my self-restraint is put to the test more than yours. You’ve seen how Vanessa and I act around each other, so I’m not one to talk about getting jealous. But it means a lot to me that you’d be willing to use your powers just to defend me. So let’s forget about that and enjoy our ice cream, okay, sweetheart?”

The inventor blushed lightly, but nodded. He placed both sundaes down on the table and they started to eat them. They even playfully stole a few bites from the others dessert. What they didn’t know is that another pair of eyes was watching them.

After finishing off their treats, the duo started to roam around again. Tempest had happily wrapped her arms around one of Django’s, purring lightly as they walked.

Suddenly, a smooth voice said, “Well, well, so YOU’RE the knock-out number that everyone’s talking about. Quite the babe, indeed.”

Tempest looked confused while Django could feel his anger rise again. They both turned to see a suave man holding a rose. He was a tan and handsome man with neatly cut blonde hair and hazel eyes, a stylish yet comfortable casual white suit with matching pants, a purple button-down shirt, a red bowtie, and brown loafers. He presented the rose to Tempest, who seemed surprised, while Django was getting annoyed.

He snarled, “Back off, Samuel, you’re not sinking your claws into Tempest.”

The Wind Mistress turned to him, “Samuel? That name rings a bell. Didn’t you mention his name some time ago?”

He turned to her, “Yes, when you first met Vanessa. He stole her from me the last time we crossed paths. Although, in her case, I’m actually glad he did. Samuel thinks he’s a real Casanova, winning and even stealing other dates left and right. But it appears he’s still not in a steady relationship.”

“Casanova? What’s that?”

Samuel replied in a smooth voice, “Baby, it means I’m quite the lady’s man. No girl can resist my charms or my good looks. But don’t listen to that white-haired freak. He’s lost so many dates he should be in the Guinness Book of World Records. And as for why I’m still single, I’m just still searching for my perfect partner. And I believe that’s you, my lady.”

Django’s eyes narrowed dangerously, “I may not have been too fortunate with many women, but that doesn’t mean I’m a failure. If you’re still single, then that means you’re even more unsuccessful with the ladies than me. You may charm them at first, but if you’re still a skirt chaser, then don’t mock me about my dating. At least in my case, I’m now in a solid, steady relationship. So I suggest you back off now, as I’m not in the mood to deal with you again.”

Tempest’s eyes narrowed, thinking, “A skirt chaser?! I really hate men like that. Flirtatious men are one thing, but this guy is going too far, mocking Django about his past dates, when HE’S probably more desperate than Django could ever be!”

Samuel merely said, “Like a man as pathetic as you could understand a woman’s heart. I know what a woman wants; all you know is about machines. At least I know how to give a wonderful woman a great time, unlike you. You might as well give her up, Django, as it’s obvious who the better man here is.”

Before Django could reply, Tempest snapped, “Yeah, the better man is Django, not you! I agree with Django, if you’re still looking for a woman to sucker, then YOU’RE the desperate one! At least Django won me over with kindness, respect, and honor! So don’t you dare talk down to him like that!”

The suave man, although initially startled, said, “My, aren’t we a feisty one. I like a girl like that. You’ve got spunk, girl, and that’s something I like. But I’ll still prove I’m the better man. Since they say you’re such a card shark, Django, let’s settle this little disagreement with a Duel. Winner gets the girl.”

Before Django could reply, Tempest snarled, “Oooh no you don’t! I’m not a prize to be won! If you’re gonna Duel someone, then try me on for size! Django doesn’t have to keep dealing with someone like you, so let’s see how well you fare against a girl of my caliber!”

The inventor said, “Tempest, are you sure? I can deal with him, sparing you the trouble.”

She replied, “You have enough on your plate right now, Django. And you have enough to worry about with your current mission. I know you’d always defend my honor, no matter what, but I need to play my part, too. You’ve done so much for me and you work so hard to do the right thing, even at your own expense. I want to do something for you for a change. And besides, I have little patience for skirt chasers. You’ve dealt with lowlifes like him too many times, so let me handle him. At least this way I can show him that women are not to be treated as possessions or pretty decorations.” She turned back to Samuel, “So are you up for it? Or are you scared of being beaten by a girl?”

Samuel replied smoothly, “I really don’t see the need for MY lady needing to soil herself, when your so-called boyfriend should do his own work. But if you want to play, then we’ll play. Just don’t get mad at me when I win.”

She took out her D-Pad, “Oh, don’t worry, as you WON’T win! D-Pad, armed and ready!” She then put on her Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, locked and loaded!”

Samuel put on his flashy hexagonal D-Pad, stylized with roses, and his Duel Gazer, which looked like a round diamond inside an engagement ring. Django donned his Duel Gazer, keeping an eye on the situation.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!” they said in unison.

Tempest touched her deck, “I think I’ll open things up! I Draw!” She took a card from her hand, “I summon Mecha Phantom Beast Coltwing to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster hovered down from the sky. Mecha Phantom Beast Coltwing looked like an osprey aircraft with a distinct horse design, such as its “head” and tail. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1500.

“To wrap up my turn, I place two cards face-down on the field. That’s all for now.”

Samuel said warmly, “Well done, my lady, you summoned a monster. You must be very proud.”

Tempest snapped, “DON’T TALK DOWN TO ME LIKE THAT!!! KEEP THAT UP AND YOU’LL BE SORRY!!!”

He replied, “I’m just complimenting you, my dear, no need to get riled up. But I think you should’ve summoned something different than a Machine monster, like a little pixie or dainty flower, like you.”

She roared, “I’LL SUMMON WHAT I WANT, YOU OBNOXIOUS WOMANIZER! NOW TAKE YOUR TURN!!!”

Django chuckled nervously, “When she gets angry, she goes from Mistress of Winds to Mistress of the Inferno. Samuel better take her seriously or he’ll be in for a rude awakening.”

Samuel merely replied, “Very well. I Draw! I activate the Spell: Fusion Sage! This Spell allows me to move a Polymerization from my deck to my hand.”

He played his Spell which caused his D-Pad to eject a card. He took it, revealing it, before adding it to his hand.

“Now I shall activate my Polymerization. This allows me to fuse any two or more compatible monsters together. So I’ll fuse my Elemental HERO Burstinatrix with her fellow Elemental HERO Bubbleman. This’ll allow me to summon my Elemental HERO Steam Healer in Attack Mode.”

Two monsters appeared side-by-side. One was a fiery female with long black hair with grey tips and grayish skin, wearing a skin-tight red bodysuit with matching thigh-high boots and gauntlets, and had a golden crown-like headdress. She was a Level Three monster with stats of 1200/800.

The other was a male wearing aqua blue bulky armor over darker blue clothes, with several hoses connecting his armor to his gauntlets and boots, two grey tanks on his back, a white cape, and his head was encased in a helmet with a mask. He was a Level Four monster with stats of 800/1200.

However, both monsters started to overlap, a spiral vortex swallowing them up, fusing them together. Shortly afterward, a new monster appeared. Elemental HERO Steam Healer was a bulky, almost robotic being in oversized light purple armor with several red sections and parts. Its head was relatively small compared to the rest of its body, protected in a long armored helmet that covered its eyes, while on its back were several pipes that were releasing steam. It was a Level Five monster with stats of 1800/1000.

Tempest quirked an eyebrow, “Elemental HERO monsters? And all that fuss for a monster that’s only slightly stronger than my Coltwing? What are you up to?”

Django called out, “Tempest, be alert. Elemental HERO monsters are masters of Fusion Summons. They may not always pack the biggest punch in terms of raw power, but they are augmented with powerful abilities. So be careful, as they have virtually limitless combos.”

Samuel replied, “He’s right, my dear. My charming and wondrous Elemental HERO monsters have a wide array of fused forms, so creating combos with them is easy. But they lack the same amount of charm and wonder that I have, but they are still befitting of someone like me.”

Tempest snarled, “Don’t flatter yourself. Just make your move.”

“Very well, my lady. Just don’t get upset when I defeat your monster. Elemental HERO Steam Healer, attack her Coltwing now!”

Steam Healer gave a surprisingly strong jump, becoming level with Coltwing. Using its grappler-like claws, it grabbed onto both wing-mounted propellers and ripped them off. This caused Coltwing to explode, while Tempest shielded herself from the blast. Her Life Points dropped by 200 to 3800.

“Now, as Django mentioned, my Elemental HERO monsters have some nice abilities at their disposal. Steam Healer, for example, allows me to gain Life Points equal to the Attack strength of the monster it destroyed. So now I’m extra fortified.”

As he said that, Steam Healer released a lot of steam from its pipes, surrounding Samuel. They seemed to infuse him with power as his Life Points jumped up by 1600 to 5600.

“Now, just to keep things interesting, I activate the Spell: Fusion Recovery. This Spell allows me to recover one Polymerization and one monster used for a Fusion Summon from my Graveyard. So I think I’ll return my Burstinatrix and a Polymerization to my hand.”

Two cards were ejected from his Graveyard Zone, which he took, revealed, and added to his hand. He then took another card from his hand.

“I place this card face-down to end my turn. Your move, sweetie.”

Tempest snarled, “Don’t call me sweetie, got that? Now, it’s my turn, I Draw!” She took a card from her hand, “I summon Mecha Phantom Beast Megaraptor in Attack Mode!”

Mecha Phantom Beast Megaraptor was a pale blue colored raptor jet with distinct features of a megaraptor dinosaur, such as a reptilian “head” and clawed landing gear. It was Level Four monster with stats of 1900/1000.

Samuel said, “Another Machine monster? Baby, you shouldn’t litter your deck with such trash. Such a pretty thing like you should use cards that reflect your beauty and grace, not flying scrap heaps.”

She countered, “I will play what I want, thank you! And I’m quite happy with how my deck is designed, so don’t tell me how to build a deck! And don’t you treat me like a stereotypical babe, got that? Now, moving on, I activate the Trap: Call of the Haunted! I can bring back a monster from my Graveyard in Attack Mode! So I bring by my Coltwing!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Coltwing to hover out of it. The portal closed up behind it, allowing it to hover next to its fellow Mecha Phantom Beast.

“Now for the really fun part. Because I just Special Summoned my Coltwing, it can now generate two Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens. I needed another Mecha Phantom Beast monster on my field to activate this power. So I summon two Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens to my side of the field in Defense Mode!”

Two translucent copies of Coltwing appeared on the field, hovering near the original. They were Level Three monsters with stats of 0/0.

“But wait, I still have more Tokens to call forth. Now I activate my Megaraptor’s ability. When a Mecha Phantom Beast Token is summoned to my side of the field, it can generate yet another Token! So I summon another Mecha Phantom Beast Token in Defense Mode!”

A translucent copy of Megaraptor appeared, hovering near the original. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 0/0.

“Now, both my Coltwing’s and Megaraptor’s other abilities activate. They gain Levels equal to the combined Levels of all Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens on my side of the field. I have three of them, each at Level Three, so that would mean my monsters gain nine Levels. However, since the highest Level possible is Level Twelve, and both my monsters are originally Level Four, they’ll only go up to Level Twelve. But that’s not a big concern, as I have other plans.”

Both Mecha Phantom Beast monsters started to glow. The stars representing their levels changed from four to twelve.

She smiled, “But I’m far from done. Now I activate another one of Megaraptor’s abilities! By Tributing a Token, I can add any Mecha Phantom Beast monster from my deck to my hand. So I Tribute one Token, which means I can now add Mecha Phantom Beast Warbluran to my hand.”

One of the Tokens vanished, changing the levels of both main monsters down to Level Ten. However, this also allowed a card to be ejected from her D-Pad, which she took, revealed, and added to her hand.

“Now, time to go on the attack! Megaraptor, take out his Steam Healer! Bombs away!”

Megaraptor flew into the air before charging down. It fired several missiles at Steam Healer, who was engulfed in the explosions. Samuel braced himself as the blasts rocked his side of the field, destroying Steam Healer. His Life Points dropped by 100 to 5500.

“I’m far from done! Coltwing, attack him directly!”

Coltwing hovered up into the air, pulled out a machinegun, and started to fire away at Samuel. He shielded himself from the blasts as they engulfed his side of the field. However, to Tempest’s surprise, his Life Points remained unaltered.

She sputtered, “What the!? Your Life Points didn’t go down. What’s the deal?”

He replied smoothly, “I activated a Trap just before your attack could land. It’s my Hero Spirit Trap. When an Elemental HERO monster on my side of the field is destroyed this turn, I can use this Trap to reduce the damage from one attack to zero. Sorry, babe, I hope I didn’t make you upset.”

She replied coolly, “You got lucky that time, but I’ll still defeat you. I’ll end my turn there.”

He smiled, “Then it’s my turn, I Draw! I activate Pot of Greed. This allows me to draw two more cards.” He drew two cards, looked at them, and gained a smile, “Ah, just what I needed. I activate Polymerization. Like last time, this allows me to fuse any two or more compatible monsters together to form a new one. So I think I’ll fuse my Burstinatrix with my Elemental HERO Avian to form Elemental HERO Flame Wingman!”

Burstinatrix and a new monster appeared briefly on the field. Elemental HERO Avian was a muscular male in a form-fitting green suit that seemed to have feathers on it, a grey chestplate, white feathered wings, talon-shaped feet, and a talon-shaped claw on his left wrist. He was a Level Three monster with stats of 1000/1000.

Both started to overlap and combine, creating a new monster. Elemental HERO Flame Wingman was a green and black muscular warrior, though it had some dragonic features, such as clawed feet and left hand, a long red dragon tail, a single white feathered wing, a black and green face with red eyes, and a large red dragon head for a right arm. It was a Level Six monster with stats of 2100/1200.

Django called out, “Tempest, be careful with Flame Wingman! His ability can be very nasty, so keep your guard up!”

Samuel said smoothly, “Don’t worry, my dear, I’ll make sure my Flame Wingman doesn’t hurt you too much. Now, attack her Megaraptor with Skydive Scorcher!”

Flame Wingman flew into the air, hovered high above Megaraptor, then started a rapid descent. It was then cloaked in fire as it barreled down toward Megaraptor. It collided with it, engulfing it in an explosion, raining down several pieces of flaming metal at Tempest. She braced herself as her Life Points dropped by 200 to 3600.

“Now to activate my Flame Wingman’s ability. When it destroys a monster in battle, you take damage equal to that monster’s Attack Points. Sorry, dear, but this might hurt a bit.”

The flaming pieces of metal crashed down upon Tempest, sending her flying. She landed with a heavy thud, dazed and annoyed, her Life Points dropping by 1900 to 1700.

“I think I’ll end my turn there. I hope you’re not too upset with me, baby cakes, since I destroyed your monster. I’m sure you can forgive me.”

Tempest got back up, snarling, “That doesn’t faze me, bozo. And I’ll prove my point by clobbering you in the next turn. So it’s my turn, I Draw! First off, I summon my Mecha Phantom Beast Warbluran in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared. Mecha Phantom Beast Warbluran looked like a green space shuttle with elements of a warbler bird, such as a black “beak”, beady “eyes” and feather-like wings. It was a Level One monster with stats of 300/300.

“Now for the fun part. I tune my Warbluran with my two remaining Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens! I Synchro Summon Mecha Phantom Beast Concoruda in Attack Mode! This will also mean that my Coltwing’s Level will return to normal, as there will be no more Tokens on the field, but that won’t matter in a moment.”

Warbluran turned into a ring of light which both Tokens flew into, turning into orbs of light, three each. A final orb joined them, followed by a flash of light, and a new monster emerged. At the same time, the stars representing Coltwing’s Level changed from ten back to four.

Mecha Phantom Beast Concoruda was a crimson and gold Concorde jet with features of the legendary creature, the Garuda, such as clawed missile launchers and a sharp beaked head. It was a Level Seven monster with stats of 2400/1200.

“Now I activate my Warbluran’s ability. When it’s sent to the Graveyard for a Synchro Summon, I can summon yet another Mecha Phantom Beast Token to the field. And you know what that means: my Coltwing’s Level will increase by three to Level Seven!”

A translucent copy of Warbluran appeared on the field. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 0/0. At the same time, Coltwing’s Level increased by three to Level Seven.

“Now I activate my face-down Trap: Ultimate Offering! For the cost of 500 Life Points apiece, I can Normal Summon or Set another monster, even during your Battle Phase. So I’ll go ahead and pay 500 Life Points to summon Mecha Phantom Beast Sabre Hawk in Attack Mode!”

Her Life Points dropped by 500 to 1200, but she summoned another monster in exchange. Mecha Phantom Beast Sabre Hawk looked like a black global hawk jet with features of a saber-toothed cat, such as a feline head with saber teeth. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 2100/100.

“Now Sabre Hawk’s ability activates. Just like every other main-deck Mecha Phantom Beast monster, its Level increases by the total Levels of all my Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens. So my Sabre Hawk goes from Level Four to Level Seven.”

The stars representing Sabre Hawk’s level changed from four to seven.

Django observed, “She’s got two Level Seven monsters on her field, three if one counts Concoruda. Which can only mean one thing.”

She smiled, “That’s right! I Overlay my Level Seven Sabre Hawk and Coltwing! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack in Attack Mode!”

Both Mecha Phantom Beasts became green orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged a new monster. Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack resembled a massive whitish Cossack jet with dragon-like features, such as clawed “arms” and landing gear, a long tail, and a head that had a distinct resemblance to Blue-Eyes White Dragon’s head. Orbiting it were two green orbs of light. It was a Rank Seven monster with stats of 2600/2200.

Samuel started to look nervous as he said, “Hold on, even if you destroy my Flame Wingman and attack directly, I’ll still have some points left!”

Tempest grinned, “I’ve done the math, and I have a way around that. All I have to do is use this final card and I can wipe you out this turn! I activate the Spell: Limiter Removal! This grants all my Machine monsters the ability to attack you at double their power! That’s right; their Attack Power will double until the end of the turn. While it usually means they’ll be destroyed at the end of the turn, it won’t matter once I’m through with you! It’s over!”

As she played her Spell, both Dracossack and Concoruda gained tremendous power. Dracossack’s power doubled to 5200 while Concoruda’s power increased to 4800.

“Now, Concoruda, attack his Flame Wingman now! Wipe it out!”

Concoruda fired several claw-shaped missiles at Flame Wingman. It was engulfed in a series of large explosions. Samuel was thrown off his feet from the blasts, landing hard, his Life Points dropping by 2700 to 2800.

“Now to wipe you out! This’ll teach you for treating women like toys or pretty faces! I told you you’d be sorry, and I’m about to prove it! Dracossack, wipe out the rest of his Life Points! End this Duel now, and show him that a girl’s wrath can be dangerous!”

Dracossack positioned several small cannons at Samuel, who was paralyzed with fear. They fired at him, raining down powerful shots. He was blown off his feet again, screaming, landing on the ground with a thud. His Life Points dropped down to zero, followed by a “Win” screen, showing Tempest, before the Augmented Reality vanished.

Tempest smirked, “Maybe now that you’ve had your can handed to you by a girl, you’ll start treating us girls with respect. I told you I was not someone to take lightly or talk down to, and you’ve paid the price for your arrogance and attitude. Come on, Django, let’s go home. I’ve had enough excitement for one day, and I dare say you have too.”

The two walked away, hand-in-hand, leaving a stunned Samuel behind. They eventually got back to their car and drove home. Several hours later, night had fallen, and Tempest was standing on a balcony, looking up at the stars. She was dressed in her night clothes, which consisted of a grey tank-top and blue shorts. She heard a noise, turning to see Django walk out to join her. She smiled warmly at him as he leaned over the railing next to her.

Django smiled, “So, I take it you had a good day, Tempest?”

She purred, “Yes, I did. Even though this was mainly for you, I had a good time, too, even with the rude intrusions. I didn’t realize that I had attracted that many men. They never bothered us before now.”

The inventor replied, “I’ve noticed that many men have had their eyes on you for a while now, but because we tend to hang out with the gang, they didn’t approach us. Since we were alone this time, and I had left you for a few minutes to get our desserts, some jumped on the opportunity to woo you. Needless to say, it didn’t work. I appreciate your loyalty, Tempest, as it means a lot to me. Disloyal women like Vanessa really rub me the wrong way, so I’m glad you have such a steadfast loyalty to me. It means a lot.”

She smiled, “Hey, you’re loyal to me as well. After all the years I’ve been tossed aside because I had a different way of thinking, it’s nice to know that someone cares as much as you do. I really wish my clan could see that this is our future, merging with the rest of the world instead of isolating ourselves until we go extinct.” Her eyes grew dull, “Only three people ever took into consideration what I was saying, and they were my triplet older brothers. But they had to side with the clan, as one of them would be the next leader in a few years. But knowing that you and the rest of our friends care so much about me, accepting me, really warms my heart. So, thank you, for everything.”

Django smiled, “No problem. You were the first person in years to treat me with kindness and respect, so I was more than happy to return it. I know your clan will eventually see the light, but seeing how they’ve cemented their mindsets with this delusion of being self-preserved, it may take time.”

The two turned to each other, looking deeply into the other’s eyes. They slowly closed the gap between them, closing their eyes, and created a gentle lip lock. Django gently held her shoulders while Tempest wrapped her arms around his neck. They tenderly kissed for what seemed to be an eternity but was only about 30 seconds before they broke apart. The Elemental nuzzled her head in the crook of the Pyskinox’s neck, purring lightly. They remained this way for a few minutes before they pulled apart. With a final warm smile, the couple entered the house, and before long the lights went off. What they didn’t know was that a golden flame, similar to a will-o-wisp, was hovering high above the home. It seemed to be observing what had just transpired. It then expanded, creating a portal of sort, where a shadowy individual could be seen on the other end.

The individual mused, “Tempest… She looks so happy now, something that she was unable to be back in her old hometown. While I’m happy to see her being loved and treated fairly, at the same time, I feel a strong sense of regret that I failed her. She found what she has been seeking for years, something that I failed to give her. I now see that she was correct, our way of life is dying, yet we are in this delusion that we are self-preserved for years to come. She is, indeed, the smart one, having realized the truth long ago, yet was unable to convince us otherwise. Forgive me… my dear daughter.”

Next Chapter: Double Duel Dynamic

Woo, looks like Django and Tempest are now totally and utterly official. The fireworks will start soon. Speaking of which, it appears that no one treats Tempest like a plaything without getting a beating. And it appears we have a slight appearance (cameo, if you prefer) of Tempest's father, although still shadowed in mystery. This'll make things interesting. And, what's this? Is it possible that the next chapter will be a Tag-Duel!? We shall see soon enough.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 20 up!)

Okay, the first part of my first-ever Tag-Duel is on the air. It was finished yesterday, but the craziness of my day-to-day life (especially with the pack of hyenas I call a family) tends to turn things upside-down. But enough of that, this is what you came here for, so let's get on with it.

Double Duel Dynamic

A few days had passed since Django’s and Tempest’s latest date. It was another beautiful autumn day, with the leaves slowly starting to turn and the air turning slightly crisp. The gang had gathered at their usual spot, discussing what to do. However, not too far off, two individuals were scheming.

In an alley, Roger and Vanessa were debating what to do. Roger was leaning against a wall while Vanessa paced back and forth; both had intense expressions on their faces.

Roger cursed, “Damn that Django and his little band of buddies! No matter what we try we can’t seem to win! Even with all-power Chaos Xyz Monsters we still end up leaving empty-handed. There must be a way to overpower him.”

Vanessa took out a card from her deck, “At least we still have our Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force cards, along with our Chaos Xyz Monsters. I admit, I’m surprised that Lucifer didn’t take them right back, like he did with the others. Not that I’m complaining, mind you, as we can still use this power, and we were spared his wrath… for now. But if we don’t do something soon, who knows what’ll happen.”

The punk huffed, “Even with Chaos Xyz, Django and his buddies somehow weasel their way out of defeat. There must be another way to crush them.”

The obnoxious girl thought, “Well, as Dueling and his little group of friends get us nowhere one-on-one, maybe we should gang up on them. You know, like a Tag-Duel. They may be able to handle one Chaos Xyz, but I bet they cannot handle two at the same time. It might be worth a shot.”

“Yeah, you’re right. Alone, even as a team, we’re not as powerful, but if we combine our power in one Duel, then even the Great Django can’t beat us! I think we’re on to something. And, as it’s Saturday, those morons are at their usual spot. So let’s show them what our combined power is like!”

The two exchanged a high-five, sinister looks on their faces. Little did they know that someone else was eavesdropping on them before taking off, heading for Django’s location.

At that time, the gang was happily chatting, exchanging stories and talking about various strategies. Suddenly, Django got a chill, his semi-wild hair standing on end.

Fiona asked, “What is it, Django? Do you sense Lucifer?”

He replied, “No, not Lucifer, but something else. If I had to guess, I think the dimwit duo will be crashing our party very soon, as it’s the same vibe I got when they first got their Barian’s Force cards.”

Cody groaned, “Not the idiot squad again. Don’t those morons ever learn their lesson?”

Tempest huffed, “This is Roger and Vanessa we’re talking about. They’re two halves of a whole idiot, so learning isn’t something they’re capable of, at least individually. Even after nearly selling their souls to Lucifer they still haven’t got the brains to do something intelligent.”

Two voices snapped, “We’ll show you who the idiots around here are!”

The gang turned to see Roger and Vanessa approach them. Both showed anger and arrogance.

Leo rolled his eyes, “Please, you two can’t do anything right, so why don’t you just give up already?”

Jack snarled, “Haven’t you two caused enough trouble already? And you’re STILL looking for revenge? Give me a break.”

Roger growled, “We’ll never give up until we finally crush you completely. Once we pulverize you and your precious Numbers, you won’t be so high-and-mighty then.”

Vanessa sneered, “And that day is today, as we’re about to flatten you with our combined power. So we challenge you to a Tag-Duel! You may be able to take down one Chaos Xyz Monster, but let’s see you handle two at the same time. So let’s see what you’ve got!”

Before Django or the others could respond, a voice said, “You two give idiocy a bad name. I’ve never seen such people with so low brainpower. Any lower and you’d have to dig for it.”

They all looked around before something jumped out from a nearby tree. When it landed, it was revealed to be Draco, his hood was still up, but his eyes showed annoyance.

Cody asked, startled, “Draco? Whattya doin’ ‘ere?”

Draco simply said, “Taking out the trash, that’s what.” He turned back to Roger and Vanessa, “I don’t know why you two are so obsessed with revenge, but the fact that you take it this far is absurd. You desire revenge so badly you we willing to make a deal with a demon. Even the Devil himself would have to call Lucifer scum, and that title could apply to you two as well. Do you two have any sense of morals or decency? Or intelligence, for that matter?”

Roger countered, “At least we’re not the ones running around in a ridiculous cloak! That style went out during the Middle Ages, so go back to your alchemy lab, you Merlin reject!”

Vanessa added, “At least we’re stylish and awesome, not like some stranger who wandered into town with a high-and-mighty attitude. So go back to whatever rock you crawled out from.”

Before Draco could retaliate, his eyes showing hatred, Django countered, “That’s irony at its best! Draco has far greater intelligence than you two combined, along with a strong sense of morality and duty. But then again, you two are hardly capable of intelligent thought, so I guess it’s no surprise you’re jealous of Draco’s skill and brains.”

The two idiots roared, “Jealous!? Of this fashion-failure freak show!? You’ve lost your mind!!!”

Draco turned to Django, “I appreciate your praise, Django Spirit. It’s obvious you think highly of me, despite we don’t converse too often. But I think the only way to get through to these two is to crush them at their own game.”

Django gave a sly grin, “Then maybe you and I should tag-team them? After all, we both have a mutual respect for the others’ skills and intelligence, as well as a mutual distain for the idiot squad. Besides, even though we don’t cross paths too often, I think we’ll be able to meld our strategies well. What do you say?”

The hooded man was taken aback, replying, “You… want me to be your Tag-Duel partner? I must admit, I’m a bit surprised. But, then again, you bring up some valid points, so I say it’s in order. Besides, I can’t stand people like these two, and it’s obvious you can’t either. So I say let’s do it. Time to take out the trash.”

Vanessa chortled, “You’re willing to partner up with that hooded freak? I thought you were better than that, Django. But suit yourself. Roger, let’s flatten these two.”

Roger sneered, “I’m game. Let’s show these two who the REAL Duelists are!”

Django took out his D-Pad, “Then you’ll be disappointed once we plant your faces into the pavement! D-Pad, let’s go!” He swapped out his glasses for his Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, let’s rock and roll!”

Draco donned his Red-Eyes style D-Pad and Duel Gazer, Roger and Vanessa put on their models, while the rest of the gang equipped themselves with their Duel Gazers.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

The four drew their starting hands, stating, “Let’s Duel!”

Django stated, “Now, let’s get on with the rules of this Tag-Duel. Both parties share a total of 8000 Life Points. No attacks can be made until each player has had one turn, though effect and burn damage can still be executed. Also, players can use their teammate’s monsters and other cards that are on their side of the field as their own if needed. Now that we’re past that, I’ll open things up. I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “I play the Spell: Graceful Charity. I can draw three new cards so long as I discard two.”

He drew three cards from his deck, took a minute to look them over before deciding.

“I’ll send these two cards to the Graveyard.” He sent the two cards from his hand to the Graveyard before deciding his next move, “Next up, I summon Kuribandit to the field in Attack Mode!”

Kuribandit appeared on the field. It gave a snarl, flashing its long fangs, narrowing its visible eye at Roger and Vanessa.

Vanessa stated, “That fur ball is foul! But at least it’s weak, with only 1000 Attack Points.”

Django smirked, “Don’t underestimate my Kuribandit, as it’ll help me in the long run. But, for now, I place these two cards face-down on the field. Then I shall activate Kuribandit’s ability. At the End Phase on the turn it’s Normal Summoned, I can Tribute it to excavate the top five cards of my deck, choose one of the Spells or Traps within that group, and add it to my hand. The rest go to the Graveyard. So let’s see what my furry bandit will help me collect.”

Kuribandit vanished from the field, but this caused Django’s D-Pad to glow. Using his powers, he excavated five cards from the top of his deck, surprising Roger and Vanessa, looking them over.

He thought, “Hmm… Trance the Magic Swordsman, Dust Tornado, Emergency Provisions, Gagaga Clerk, and De-Fusion.” He then said aloud, “I add Emergency Provisions to my hand, sending the rest to the Graveyard.”

He took one of the cards, revealed it, before adding it to his hand. The remaining four were sent to the Graveyard.

“That’ll do for now.”

Cody said, “While that Kuri monster did give D-Man a useful card, it did leave his field completely open. At least no player can attack until Django’s next turn, so he doesn’t have to worry ‘bout any battle damage to his Life Points.”

Tempest stated, “It doesn’t really matter, as I bet Django’s face-down cards can supplement that problem. He just probably can’t activate them yet, as they’re most likely Traps. But, like you said, at least he has a little time until any attacks can be declared, so that’s a relief.”

Vanessa stated, “Since you’re done, I’ll take the next turn! I Draw!” She took a card from her hand, “I summon Noble Knight Gwalchavad to the field in Attack Mode!”

Gwalchavad appeared on the field. He gave his sword a swing before standing in a battle pose.

“But wait, there’s more. I activate the Equip Spell: Noble Arms – Caliburn! This Equip Spell will boost my Gwalchavad’s power by 500 points! But that’s not the only power it has.”

Caliburn appeared on the field, which Gwalchavad took. He gave it a swing, looking quite confident, his power going up by 500 to 2000.

Draco said, “I find it surprising that someone who wields a Noble Knight deck is far from noble herself. Guess that’s what you call a fangirl.”

She snapped, “Keep your comments to yourself, you hooded dipstick! Now, back to my turn. I activate one of Caliburn’s abilities. Once a turn, I can increase my Life Points by 500 as long as it’s on the field. So now Roger and I are extra fortified. Let’s see you topple us now, not like you had a chance, anyway.”

The sword glowed, releasing a swarm of golden sparkles that rained down upon Roger and Vanessa. They both grinned as their Life Points increased by 500 to 8500.

“To wrap things up, I place this card face-down. That should do for now.”

Draco touched his deck, “Then it’s my move, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “I summon Red-Eyes Black Chick to the field in Attack Mode.”

Red-Eyes Black Chick appeared on the field. It gave a screech, trying to sound tougher than it was, only to sound adorable instead.

“But it won’t be around for long. I activate its ability. I can Tribute it to summon a Red-Eyes Black Dragon from my hand. So I Tribute my Red-Eyes Black Chick to summon my fierce and powerful Red-Eyes Black Dragon in Attack Mode!”

Red-Eyes Black Chick vanished, but was replaced by its older form. It gave a more powerful and fierce screech as it hit the field, eyes glaring down at its opponents.

He took another card from his hand, “While I may not be able to attack this turn, that doesn’t mean I can’t still deal damage. I activate the Spell: Inferno Fire Blast! If I have a Red-Eyes Black Dragon on my field, I can target it with this Spell. I can deal you damage equal to my Red-Eyes’ original Attack, but it cannot attack this turn. But since I cannot attack anyway, that point is rendered moot. Now, Red-Eyes, blast away 2400 Life Points from those two idiots!”

Red-Eyes charged up a large fireball in its mouth, took aim, and fired it. It then split up into two smaller fireballs, striking both opposing Duelists. Roger and Vanessa were thrown off their feet, landing with a thud, but glaring at Draco. Their Life Points dropped by 2400 to 6100.

Cody sneered, “Heheh, even though Draco couldn’t attack, he still made them feel the burn! Red-Eyes rocks! Let’s see the dimwit duo do better than that!”

Draco took another card from his hand, “I place this card face-down on the field for later. That’s enough damage for now.”

Roger stated, “It’s about time! I was getting tired of waiting! I Draw! I activate the Spell: Ancient Rules! This allows me to Special Summon any Level Five or higher Normal Monster from my hand! So I think I’ll summon my mechanical beast of the sky: Cyber-Tech Alligator, in Attack Mode!”

Cyber-Tech Alligator appeared on the field. It gave a mechanically-enhanced screech as it stared down its opposition.

Leo stated, “Cyber-Tech Alligator is stronger than Red-Eyes, making it the strongest monster on the field. At least it cannot attack this turn, so that gives Django and Draco time to plan a counterattack.”

Roger sneered, “There’s more where that came from! I summon my Battle Ox to the field in Attack Mode as well! Time to see if you can handle two bruisers!”

Battle Ox appeared on the field. It gave a roar as it appeared, as if eager to fight.

“Next up, I activate my Shard of Greed card. Every time I draw during my Draw Phase, this card gains a Greed Counter. With two or more, I can send it to the Graveyard to draw two more cards. To wrap up this turn, I place one card face-down on the field. Let’s see you get past my brawling bruisers!”

Django stated, “Fine with us. It’s my turn, I Draw! First, I’m activating the Trap: Graceful Revival! This allows me to bring back any Level Two or lower monster from my Graveyard in Attack Mode. So I choose one of the monsters I discarded from my Graceful Charity Spell, in this case, my Ghostrick Yuki-onna!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing a new monster to emerge from it. Ghostrick Yuki-onna was a small snow woman, about the same size as Ghostrick Witch, with pale skin, long silvery white hair, and soft blue eyes. She was dressed in a silvery kimono with pale purple trims and a large bow, a flowing purple skirt under her kimono, white knee-high tabbies with small straw sandals, and a thick black headband with a large snowflake on it. She seemed to be holding a small white rabbit-like creature in her hands. She was a Level Two monster with stats of 1000/800.

Vanessa quirked an eyebrow, “Why summon such a weak card? I know you like weak monsters, but she’s no threat at all.”

Django smirked, “Never underestimate the small and the weak. She’s more powerful than you think. But you’ll see soon enough. Next up, I activate her special ability. Like all the main-deck Ghostrick monsters, once per turn, she can flip herself into face-down Defense Mode. While that does mean that Graceful Revival will be destroyed, as she’s no longer face-up on the field, she won’t be affected by it. So do it, my little snow woman, time to disappear, only to reappear when needed.”

Ghostrick Yuki-onna giggled lightly as she vanished from the field, a face-down Defense Mode card in her place. At the same time, Graceful Revival was destroyed, but her card remained on the field.

“Next up, I summon my Giant Rat to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared on the field. Giant Rat was a monstrous, bipedal rat with glowing orange eyes, sharp teeth and claws, and a long, thick tail. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1400/1450.

“To wrap things up, I place these two cards face-down on the field for later. That’s enough for now.”

Jack stated, “All Django’s done is set cards and play low-level monsters. What is he up to?”

Leo said, “Well, for starters, when destroyed in battle and sent to the Graveyard, Giant Rat can search and summon any EARTH monster with 1500 or less Attack from his deck. It’s just like Mystic Tomato and Shining Angel. So even if Giant Rat is destroyed, Django can quickly replace it with something else. And let’s not forget how Django’s deck works. I bet there is another motive here, as he usually does have one. So let’s just wait and see.”

Vanessa touched her deck, “If that’s the best you’ve got, then I’m disappointed. It’s my turn, I Draw! First I activate Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards now.” She drew two more cards, gaining a dark grin as she looked at them before selecting another one, “First off, I activate Caliburn’s ability again! We gain 500 Life Points!”

Caliburn started to glow again, releasing several sparkles, which rained down upon the two, their Life Points increasing by 500 to 6600.

“Next up, I summon my Noble Knight Artorigus to the field in Attack Mode!”

Noble Knight Artorigus appeared on the field. He gave a battle cry as he held his sword strongly.

“Next up, since I have a LIGHT Attributed Normal Monster on my field, I can Special Summon my Noble Knight Gawayn to the field in Defense Mode!”

Noble Knight Gawayn appeared, holding his sword in a kneeling defensive position.

“Now I Overlay my Noble Knights Gawayn and Artorigus! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Comics Hero King Arthur in Attack Mode!”

Both Noble Knights became yellow orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged Comics Hero King Arthur, looking mighty and strong.

Tempest stated, “Vanessa isn’t even hiding her strategy. I bet one of those cards in her hand is her Rank-Up card.”

Vanessa grinned, “You’d be right, for once. And all I have to do is play it and you two are through.”

Django grinned, “If I don’t remove it from the equation first. I activate my Trap: Lightforce Sword! This magical sword will randomly slash one of the cards in your hand, banishing it face-down for three turns. When your fourth Standby Phase rolls around, then the banished card will return to your hand. But that’ll be enough to keep Legend Arthur off the field for a while.”

As he sprung his Trap, a magical double-edged sword appeared. It hovered over his head, seemingly targeting a card in Vanessa’s hand, which started to worry her.

Fiona said, “It’s a risky move, as Lightforce Sword banishes a random card from her hand. If it doesn’t slash Barian’s Force, then Vanessa is free to unleash her Chaos Xyz Monster.”

Cody said, “Vanessa’s hand only contains three cards right now. D-Man has a one-in-three chance to strike it down. Let’s hope Lady Luck is on his side.”

Django stated, “Go, Lightforce Sword! Take out one of the cards in her hand!”

The sword took aim and launched itself at Vanessa’s hand. Her eyes were wide in horror as the sword charged down. It struck a card in her hand, creating a larger face-down version behind her, pinned to the ground with the sword.

She cried out in despair, “No, I can’t believe it! You managed to slash my Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! Now I can’t use it for a while! You’ll pay for that!”

Jack wiped his brow, “Whew, Django’s sword struck down the right card. Now Vanessa cannot use her Rank-Up card for a while, which means Legend Arthur can’t be summoned until then. Nice play.”

Draco said, impressed, “I must say, that was a gutsy move there, but it appears you’re either incredibly lucky or your sword responded to your desires. Either way, she cannot summon her Chaos Xyz Monster for a while. A very smart move, despite the risk, as that limits their options for a while.”

Django grinned, “I figured that card would come in handy, especially with the frequency that cards like Barian’s Force appear in my Duels. It was a risk, but it was well worth it.”

Vanessa looked livid, “You’ll pay for that, Django! Once we crush you, I’ll turn you into my love slave! That’ll teach you! But don’t think you’re out of the woods yet! King Arthur, attack his Giant Rat now!”

King Arthur raised his sword, targeting Giant Rat, before lunging in.

Django grinned, “You walked into another one of my Traps! One of my favorites, too: my trusty Scrap-Iron Scarecrow! Negate her King Arthur’s attack now!”

Scrap-Iron Scarecrow appeared before King Arthur. His sword slammed down, but was blocked by the cobbled together scarecrow, forcing him back.

She snapped, “You blocked one attack, but you can’t block two! Gwalchavad, exterminate his overgrown rodent now!”

Gwalchavad held up Caliburn, went into a crouch, then lunged at Giant Rat. It effortlessly cleaved it in two, causing it to screech as it vanished. Django winced slightly as the shockwave struck him, his Life Points dropping by 600 to 7400.

He stated, “You’ve activated my Giant Rat’s ability! When it’s destroyed in battle and sent to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon any EARTH monster with 1500 or less Attack from my deck in Attack Mode. So I think I’ll choose my Fortress Warrior.”

Django’s D-Pad ejected a card, which he played. Fortress Warrior appeared on the field, as bulky and sturdy as ever.

Draco mused, “Fortress Warrior, huh? That card gave me some trouble when we Dueled last. It’s nearly indestructible, and you take no damage in battles involving it. So despite its low stats, it makes a fairly sturdy defense, no matter what mode it’s in. That should keep them a bay for a bit.”

Vanessa stated, “It doesn’t matter what monster you summon, we’ll still win! I end my turn there, but once my Barian’s Force card is free, you two will pay!”

Draco stated, “We shall see about that. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He took a card from his hand, “First off, I place this monster in face-down Defense Mode. Then I’ll have my Red-Eyes attack your Gwalchavad! Inferno Fire Blast!”

Red-Eyes gave a screech as it opened its mouth, generated a large fireball, and fired it at Gwalchavad. He was engulfed in a fiery inferno, burnt to ashes. Vanessa skidded back a bit from the blast, her Life Points dropping by 400 to 6200.

Leo grinned, “Destroying Gwalchavad did two things. One, it got rid of Caliburn, so they can no longer boost their Life Points each time its Vanessa’s turn. And, on top of that, Caliburn’s other ability cannot activate! Normally, if it’s destroyed, it can equip itself to another Noble Knight monster to save itself. But since Vanessa’s only other monster is King Arthur, which is not a Noble Knight, then it cannot equip itself to it, so that card is now stuck in the Graveyard, unable to do anything for them. Sweet move.”

Draco gave a sly smile, “Just like the kid said, Caliburn is of no more use to you. No more Life Point regeneration, no more power boosts, and no more special abilities. So, to end my turn, I place this card face-down. That’s all for now.”

Roger stated, “I’ll salvage this situation! I Draw! And you know what that means. My Shard of Greed gains one Greed Counter!”

Shard of Greed glowed, the counter hovering above it going up from zero to one. He then looked at his new card, smirking.

“Time to slay your Red-Eyes Black Dragon. I Tribute my Battle Ox in order to summon Caius the Shadow Monarch in Attack Mode!”

Battle Ox vanished from the field, but was replaced by a new monster. Caius the Shadow Monarch was a heavily armored and sinister-looking creature. It had a distinct regal air to it, fitting its monarch name. It had a tattered black cape adorning its impressive silver armor, with red claws at the end of each gauntlet-protected finger, its glowing red eyes the only visible part of its face, as it was encased in a full helmet with slightly curved horns. It was a Level Six monster with stats of 2400/1000.

Draco grimaced as he looked at Caius, “Caius the Shadow Monarch? How did he get a card like that?”

Django snarled, “He must’ve ripped it off some poor kid, as he’s too cheap to buy booster packs. It would be the only way he’d get a card that rare and powerful.”

Cody said, “I’m confused, what’s the deal with that Caius monster?”

Tempest explained, “Caius the Shadow Monarch is part of an archetype known as Monarchs. Most of their effects rely on being Tribute Summoned, with only two exceptions having the luxury of using their abilities no matter how their summoned. What they have in common is that most, if not all of them, are Level Six, have 2400 Attack Points and 1000 Defense Points. Caius is one of the rarer, more dangerous, and easier to execute Monarchs, as its ability is nasty. Red-Eyes is done for.”

Roger grinned, “That’s right. My Caius will rid the field of Red-Eyes Black Dragon without even needing to attack. When it’s successfully Tribute Summoned, I can banish one card on my opponent’s field, and if it was a DARK monster, I can deal you 1000 points of damage. So I choose to banish your Red-Eyes Black Dragon! Say goodbye to your dragon!”

Caius summoned what appeared to be a black hole in its hands, took aim, then threw it at Red-Eyes. When it struck, Red-Eyes was seemingly engulfed in a spiral vortex before vanishing from the field. Draco’s eyes narrowed intensely as this occurred, his Life Points dropping by 1000 to 6400.

“Now, I could attack you, but your face-down cards worry me.”

Vanessa stated, “Go right ahead and attack. I’ve got you covered.”

Roger sneered, “Fine with me! Let the carnage continue! Caius, attack that hooded freak’s face-down monster!”

Caius summoned another black orb in its hands before launching it. The monster was revealed to be Carboneddon which was a fairly dragonic creature completely encased in metal with several large jutting spikes, a long tail, clamp-like feet, and glowing red eyes. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 800/600. When it was destroyed, Draco grimaced, giving both a powerful stare.

He thought, “Now what do I do?”

Django seemed to have read his thoughts and replied, “Draco! Use my Soul Rope Trap Card! That’ll keep them from attacking you directly!”

Draco was surprised, but complied, “I activate Django’s Soul Rope Trap! When a monster I control has been destroyed, by paying 1000 Life Points, I can summon any Level Four monster from my deck to replace it. So I pay 1000 Life Points to summon Red-Eyes Wyvern in Defense Mode!”

The duo’s Life Points dropped by 1000 to 5400, but this allowed Draco’s D-Pad to eject a card, which he took and played. Red-Eyes Wyvern looked simply like an adolescent Red-Eyes Black Dragon, but, true to its name, its wings replaced its forearms. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1800/1600.

Roger stated, “You may have protected your Life Points, but I’ll still take out your monster! Cyber-Tech Alligator, take out his Red-Eyes Wyvern!”

Cyber-Tech Alligator flew close up to Red-Eyes Wyvern, raised its mechanically-enhanced claw, and swiped it down upon the dragon. It cried out as it was destroyed, making Draco frown.

He turned to Django, “Thanks for the Trap. While it still cost us Life Points, it did save us from a bigger hit. You are a quick thinker, to say the least.”

Django gave a sly grin, “When you’ve been forced to survive the way I have, you tend to think and react quickly. While I can tell you’ve had a hard life, too, judging by what your eyes tell me, at least you never had to suffer at the hands of Lucifer. But time for that later. Let’s focus on the task ahead, which is showing these two morons what happens when you mess with forces beyond their control.”

Draco nodded, thinking, “I can tell he’s been through a lot, suffering a great ordeal that has spanned many years of his life, yet he still has compassion and kindness in his heart. I hate to admit it, but I could learn a thing or two from that. But like he said, these two idiots are what we have to focus on. And I’ll be glad to help punish those two for making deals with a devil.”

Roger snarled, “You got lucky that time. But make no mistake; you two will go down in flames! So don’t get your hopes up.”

Vanessa added, “After all, we’re ahead in Life Points, and we’ll keep that edge until yours run out! So let’s see what you’ve got!”

Django said, “You’ll see what we’ve got, and you’ll be sorry you ever challenged us. So don’t get YOUR hopes up, as this Duel is far from done.”

Next Chapter: Wrath of the Chaos Xyz

So, the Tag-Duel begins. This'll probably be my longest Duel written in terms of turns (it's already planned as a three-parter, which is about the same length of a few of Django's past Duels, such as Lucifer and Vylon), so it'll be long-winded. The next chapter will be quite long, as per my planning documents, but that's how a Tag-Duel works. But in any case, that wraps things up for now.

On a last note, thank you to those who voted on this fanfiction for the Summer Awards (at least so far). While there's still a ways to go, I greatly appreciate the support and encouragement. Thanks so much, it means a lot to me.
 
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Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 21 up!)

Okay, chapter 21 is hot off the presses. The Tag-Duel continues, with neither side giving an inch. How will this end? Well, read and find out (of course, you'll still have to wait one more chapter for the actual end of the Duel).

Wrath of the Chaos Xyz

Django and Draco were staring down Roger and Vanessa. On their side of the field was Fortress Warrior, a face-down Ghostrick Yuki-onna, two face-down cards in their Spell and Trap Zones, and had 5400 Life Points left. While at the same time, on Roger’s and Vanessa’s field was Comics Hero King Arthur, Cyber-Tech Alligator, Caius the Shadow Monarch, and one face-down card, with their Life Points resting at 6200.

Cody observed, “Both Roger and Vanessa have bruisers on the field. All three of their monsters have over 2000 Attack Points. Not to mention they’re ahead in Life Points at this time. But I know that D-Man and Draco will pull through.”

Jack replied, “Even so, if it wasn’t for Django allowing Draco to use his Soul Rope Trap, their Life Point total would be a whole lot worse. While Soul Rope did cost them Life Points, it was a small price compared to letting Cyber-Tech Alligator attack directly.”

Leo added, “At least, on the bright side, Django’s Lightforce Sword has rendered Vanessa’s Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force card useless for a while. So we don’t have to worry about Legend Arthur appearing for a bit.”

Fiona turned to Tempest, “Tempest, what do you think is going to happen?”

The Wind Mistress replied, “Well, for starters, Draco has both Carboneddon and Red-Eyes Wyvern in his Graveyard. Both can be used to bring out another Red-Eyes Black Dragon if needed, and we know how Draco is about his Red-Eyes. On another note, Django’s Fortress Warrior can provide a pretty sturdy defense for a bit, as it takes two attacks to destroy it, and he takes no damage in any battles with it. But I’m still learning about the abilities of the main-deck Ghostrick monsters, so I don’t really know what Ghostrick Yuki-onna can do.”

Django touched his deck, “Okay, then, it’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, grinning, “Time to deep-fry your Caius the Shadow Monarch. I Tribute my Fortress Warrior in order to summon a good buddy of mine: my Summoned Skull! And I’ll put him in Attack Mode!”

Fortress Warrior vanished and was replaced with Summoned Skull. It gave a scratchy roar as it entered the field, staring down its opposition.

“Summoned Skull, attack Caius with Lightning Strike!”

Summoned Skull gave its cry as it generated a large amount of electrical energy above its head. It then released it in a massive burst of power, the energy ravaging Caius’ body. Caius was destroyed by the overwhelming force, causing Roger to recoil slightly as the leftover electrical energy jolted him, his Life Points dropping by 100 to 6100.

“That should do it for now.”

Vanessa stated, “That damage was minor at best! I’ll show you damage! It’s my turn, I Draw! Comics Hero King Arthur, attack his Summoned Skull now!”

King Arthur raised his sword and lunged at Summoned Skull.

Jack asked, “Why do that? King Arthur is weaker than Summoned Skull, she’ll just destroy her own monster!”

Tempest stated, “Not after she uses its ability!”

Vanessa stated, “For once we’re in agreement, green girl! I activate King Arthur’s ability! If it would be destroyed in battle, I can instead use one Overlay Unit to prevent that. But, it gets worse, as my King Arthur gains 500 Attack Points and deals you 500 points of damage! So do it, King Arthur!”

King Arthur used an Overlay Unit, preventing it from being destroyed by the retaliating Summoned Skull. Its power then jumped up by 500 to 2900, followed by a swing with its sword, sending a shockwave at Django and Draco. Both were hit by the shockwave, making them skid back a bit, their Life Points dropping by 500 to 4900.

She sneered, “Now my King Arthur is the strongest monster on the field. Next turn, you two are through. So I’ll place this card face-down on the field for later. That’s all for now.”

Draco stated, “It’ll take more than that to knock us down! It’s my turn, I Draw! I activate Carboneddon’s ability from the Graveyard! By banishing it, I can Special Summon any Level Seven or lower Dragon-type Normal Monster from my deck in Defense Mode! So you know what dragon I’m calling forth, right? Another Red-Eyes Black Dragon!”

Carboneddon vanished from his Graveyard, but this allowed a card to be ejected from his D-Pad, which he played right away. Another Red-Eyes Black Dragon appeared on the field, this one in a crouching position with its head lowered.

“But it won’t be around for long. I activate the ability of Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon from my hand! I can summon this monster by banishing a Dragon-type monster I control. So I banish my newly-summoned Red-Eyes in order to summon this powerhouse!”

Red-Eyes Black Dragon vanished from the field, but was replaced by a more sinister monster. Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon looked like a much larger version of Red-Eyes Wyvern, but was encased in sharp red, black, and sliver metal plates, with a more mechanical head and jaw, and its trademark glowing red eyes. It was a Level Ten monster with stats of 2800/2400.

“But I’m not done yet! I activate my Spell: Burial from a Different Dimension! This returns any three monsters from any Banished Zone to their respective Graveyards. So I return three of my banished monsters to my Graveyard, in this case, two of my Red-Eyes Black Dragons and Carboneddon!"

Two Red-Eyes Black Dragons and Carboneddon reappeared in Draco’s Graveyard, ready to mobilize if needed.

“Now, to rid the field of that annoying flying beast! Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, take out that Cyber-Tech Alligator!”

Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon generated a large red energy ball in its mouth, reared back its head, and blasted it toward Cyber-Tech Alligator. When the orb connected, it overwhelmed Cyber-Tech Alligator, causing it to screech before it shattered to pieces. Roger braced himself as the shockwaves from the attack struck him, his Life Points dropping by 300 to 5800.

He growled, “Are you quite done now, you hooded freak?”

Draco stated, “Not even close! I activate Red-Eyes Wyvern’s ability from my Graveyard! Since I didn’t Normal Summon or Set this turn, during my End Phase, I can banish it to summon any Red-Eyes monster from my Graveyard, except Red-Eyes Black Chick. So I bring back one of my Red-Eyes Black Dragons in Attack Mode!”

Red-Eyes Wyvern vanished from the Graveyard, but this allowed the Graveyard portal to open up. Red-Eyes Black Dragon flew out of it, gave its trademark cry, then landed on the field, the Graveyard Portal closing up afterwards.

Now I end my turn.”

Roger stated, “It’s about time! It’s my turn, I Draw! And you know what that means? My Shard of Greed gains one more Greed Counter, totaling two!”

The counter above Shard of Greed started to glow, going up from one to two.

“Now I send my Shard of Greed to the Graveyard to draw two more cards from my deck!”

Shard of Greed vanished from the field, but this caused Roger’s deck to glow. He drew two more cards, grinning at he looked that them, before activating one of them.

“I’m not done yet! I activate my Graceful Charity card! Now I can draw three cards so long as I discard two.”

He drew three cards, looked at his hand, and gained a grin as he selected two cards.

“I send these two cards to the Graveyard. One of them will help me win this Duel! One of the cards I sent to the Graveyard was my Makyura the Destructor, which will spell out your doom!”

Cody asked, puzzled, “I’m confused, what does that Makyura do that has Roger so excited?”

Leo explained, “Makyura the Destructor is a nasty little card. On the turn it’s sent to the Graveyard, its owner can activate any Trap Cards he or she wants directly from their hand. Which means Roger can use any Trap he wants right away, and I think we know what Traps he’s gonna use.”

Roger sneered, “The twerp is right. My Makyura allows me to use any Traps I want from my hand! So I activate my Metal Reflect Slime Trap! This allows me to summon a Metal Reflect Slime Trap Monster to my side of the field in Defense Mode!”

Django muttered, “I knew he was gonna do that.”

He played a card from his hand, while summoned a Metal Reflect Slime Trap Monster, just as slimy as ever.

“But I’m not done, not even close! I activate my face-down Trap, also a Metal Reflect Slime! So now I have two of them on the field!”

His face-down card was revealed, summoning a second Metal Reflect Slime to the field.

Fiona stated, “Here it comes!”

“I Overlay my two Level Ten Metal Reflect Slimes! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Skypalace Gangaridai in Attack Mode!”

Both Metal Reflect Slimes became blue orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the red spiral Overlay Network. Out emerged Skypalace Gangaridai, looming overhead in a menacing way.

“Now I activate Gangaridai’s ability! Once a turn, I can use one Overlay Unit to destroy one card on your field and deal you 1000 points of damage! The catch is it cannot attack this turn, but I have a way around that. Now, I use one Overlay Unit to destroy Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon! Go, Torrent Torpedo!”

Gangaridai absorbed an Overlay Unit then released the large ship-like structure from in between its large pontoons. It slammed into Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, destroying it. Draco was thrown back, but he quickly put out a hand to catch himself, landing in a kneeling position, his Life Points dropping by 1000 to 3900. Due to the blast, his hood had been blown down, revealing his face.

Cody said, “That’s what Draco looks like?”

Draco’s face was quite handsome, with long jet black hair, crimson eyes, and sharp yet smooth facial features.

Jack said, “You know, Draco looks a lot like a Red-Eyes Black Dragon himself. I guess that’s one reason he’s so fond of it.”

Tempest said, “Hmm… I’m not sure why he keeps his hood up, as he’s not too shabby.”

Draco blushed lightly as she said that, his eyes shifting away.

Vanessa said, “He does look pretty good, but he’s still a weirdo. After all, what’s with his getup? This isn’t the time of knights and wizards, ya know, so lose the alchemy wizard outfit!”

Draco replied calmly, “I dress the way I want to, thank you. At least my fashion sense is better than your general intelligence, but that’s enough about how I look. I believe it was still your turn, Roger.”

Roger stated, “At least you’re talking sense! Now time for the real fun! I activate my Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! This allows me to Rank-Up my Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster! Go Chaos Xyz…” but was cut off.

Draco stated, “I activate my Trap: Solemn Warning! For the price of 2000 Life Points, I can negate and destroy the activation of a Spell, Trap, or Monster Effect that would allow the Special Summoning of a monster! So I choose to negate your Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force!”

Vanessa countered, “Not so fast, tall, dark, and creepy! I activate MY Trap: Seven Tools of the Bandit! For the cost of 1000 Life Points, I can negate and destroy the activation of YOUR Trap! Sorry, but my partner will be keeping his Rank-Up card!”

Her Life Points dropped by 1000 to 4800, making Draco curse under his breath as he watched his Trap shatter.

She turned to Roger, “You were saying?”

Roger sneered, “Right. Let’s try this again. I activate Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force! This Spell allows me to Rank-Up and Xyz Monster into a Chaos Xyz Monster! I rebuild the Overlay Network with my Rank Ten Skypalace Gangaridai! Go, Chaos Xyz Evolution! Appear CXyz Skypalace Babylon in Attack Mode!”

Skypalace Gangaridai turned into a bolt of energy and entered the dark Overlay Network. It erupted with power. Deep within the Overlay Network, the chained Barian Gate burst open, releasing its power that consumed Gangaridai in the green orb with the coiling lines around it. Out of the orb emerged Skypalace Babylon, just as menacing and dangerous as ever, with two Chaos Overlay Units in front of it.

The punk sneered, “Now you’re in for it! Babylon, attack his Red-Eyes Black Dragon now! Bye-bye freak!”

Babylon started to charge up massive energy in its front cannon, took aim, then fired it. Draco grimaced, bracing himself for the blast.

Django countered, “The only thing going bye-bye is your attack! I activate my Scrap-Iron Scarecrow Trap! Did ya forget about this little Trap? If so, then here’s a reminder for you! So your attack will now be negated!”

The Scrap-Iron Scarecrow appeared in front of Red-Eyes Black Dragon, blocking Babylon’s attack. After the attack had failed, Roger cursed while Draco gave a small sigh of relief.

The punk snarled, “I forgot about that damn Trap! You’ll pay for that, Django! So I place this card face-down to end my turn, but you’ll be sorry soon enough.”

Cody sighed in relief, “Whew, that was a close one. Thank goodness for Scrap-Iron Scarecrow, otherwise D-Man and Draco might’ve ended up in the gutter after that attack.”

Draco turned to Django, “Thank you for stopping that attack. That attack could’ve cost us the Duel. And… my Red-Eyes means a lot to me, just like what your Dark Magician means to you. So thank you for protecting it.”

The inventor gave him a thumbs-up, “No sweat. Now, let’s get back to business. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at the new card first, examined the rest of his hand, then stated, “I place these four cards face-down to end my turn.”

Fiona asked, “What do you think Django’s strategy is? He now has five face-down cards on the field, one of which is Scrap-Iron Scarecrow. What do you think those other four cards are?”

Leo pondered, “Well, one of them has got to be Emergency Provisions that he obtained at the start of the Duel, but I’m not sure what the other three are. Maybe they’re Traps? I mean, after all, his deck is loaded with them, making it rare for him to not have at least one Trap on the field. But what they may be I’m not sure of.”

Vanessa thought, “Hmm… five face-down cards. One of which is that annoying Scrap-Iron Scarecrow. That makes me hesitant to attack, especially since, like the twerp said, his deck is loaded with Traps. But if I just wait two more turns then my Rank-Up card will be free to use. But his strategy might kick in at that point.” She said aloud, “I Draw!” She looked at the card, smiling, “Eureka! Now I have a way to get around Django’s Lightforce Sword! So I activate…” but was cut off.

Django stated, “I activate my face-down cards! Say hello to three Good Goblin Housekeeping Traps and Emergency Provisions, in that order! As you know, Emergency Provisions allows me to gain 1000 Life Points for each Spell and Trap I send to the Graveyard. So I send all three of my Good Goblin Housekeeping cards to the Graveyard to gain 3000 Life Points!”

All three Good Goblin Housekeeping Trap Cards vanished from the field, creating several sparkles that rained down upon Django and Draco, their Life Points jumping up by 3000 to 6900.

Fiona cheered, “Yeah! Now Django and Draco have the most Life Points!”

Jack asked, “But why did he send his three Traps to the Graveyard? I know it was to boost their Life Points, but doesn’t that mean he just wasted his Traps?”

Tempest explained, “Not quite, Jack. You see, as long as the card wasn’t negated, it can still activate, even if it’s sent to the Graveyard by an effect such as Emergency Provisions. So those Good Goblin Housekeeping Traps can still take effect. And, on top of that, those cards work best when in the Graveyard, as it allows Django to capitalize on their ability. This means he’s about to gain some massive drawing power.”

Django stated, “That’s right, Tempest! Not only did I just fortify our Life Points, but my Good Goblin Housekeeping Traps will grant my some heavy drawing power. You see, Good Goblin Housekeeping allows me to draw one card for each Good Goblin Housekeeping card in my Graveyard plus one. But then I must return one card from my hand to the bottom of my deck for each one activated. So let me do the math for you. Each Trap grants me one card each, so that’s three cards drawn. Then, each one will grant me an additional three cards because there are three Good Goblin Housekeeping Traps in the Graveyard. So, to put it simply, with three Good Goblin Housekeeping Traps in the Graveyard, and with all of them having been activated, I can draw twelve new cards, then return three to the bottom of my deck.”

Cody sputtered, “No way!? D-Man gets to draw twelve cards!? Even after he returns three of them to the bottom of his deck, he’ll still have a total of nine cards in his hand. That’ll definitely increase his options heavily!”

Django’s deck started to glow, which allowed him to draw twelve cards from it. He then looked them over, selected three of them, and place them at the bottom of his deck. He then turned his attention back to the Duel.

Vanessa stated, “If you’re quite done, I have a Spell to use. I can now get around your Lightforce Sword card. I activate the Spell: Double Spell!”

Leo sputtered, “That’s not good!”

Cody asked, “What’s Double Spell?”

Tempest explained, “It’s a Spell Card that, after discarding a different Spell from their hand, allows its user to duplicate any Spell Card played previously. Normally, it would mean that Vanessa can copy a Spell played by her opponent, but since this is a Tag-Duel, she has a lot of options to choose from. And I think we know what Spell she’s gonna duplicate.”

Vanessa sneered, “That’s right! I first discard this Spell, my Monster Slots Spell, so then I can copy Roger’s Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force card in his Graveyard! So that means I can activate Chaos Xyz Evolution now, without needing to retrieve my own Rank-Up card! So do it, Double Spell! Duplicate Roger’s Rank-Up card and let the fun begin!”

She discarded a Spell from her hand, which caused Roger’s D-Pad to glow and release a bolt of energy. Double Spell then created a projected image of Rank-Up-Magic Barian’s Force, which caused her King Arthur to glow.

“I rebuild the Overlay Network with my Rank Five Comics Hero King Arthur! Go, Chaos Xyz Evolution! Arise CXyz Comics Hero Legend Arthur, in Attack Mode!”

King Arthur turned into a bolt of energy and entered the dark Overlay Network. It erupted with power. Deep inside, the chained Barian Gate burst open, releasing its power, which engulfed King Arthur in the same green orb with the coiling lines. Shortly afterward, Comics Hero Legend Arthur appeared from the orb, ready to battle, with two Chaos Overlay Units in front of it.

Fiona groaned, “Oh man, this isn’t good. Now those two have their Chaos Xyz Monsters on the field. Django and Draco better think fast or this Duel could be over.”

Vanessa laughed, “Now let’s see you handle our two Chaos Xyz Monsters together! Now, which monster should I attack?” She then said silently, “Of course, I doubt I’ll be able to land an attack, as Django still has his Scrap-Iron Scarecrow out on the field. If I had my Mystical Space Typhoon, I could get rid of it. Hmm… maybe I should attack that Ghostrick monster. It’s so weak, and I doubt Django will waste his time defending it. While attacking Summoned Skull or Red-Eyes would grant the bigger hit, as well as allow me to deal some massive burn damage, he’ll just go right around and block my attack. I’ll take my chances with his Ghostrick monster.” She said aloud, “Legend Arthur, attack Django’s hidden Ghostrick Yuki-onna!”

Legend Arthur generated a large amount of energy in its sword, turned to face Django’s face-down monster, and fired an energy slash.

Cody called out, “D-Man! Use yer Trap!”

Django, however, grinned, “Not this time, Cody. I don’t need to use my Trap as Vanessa walked into another trap!”

Before the attack could land, Ghostrick Yuki-onna was revealed. When she was struck down by the attack, crying out in despair as she vanished, Django was grinning.

Vanessa said, confused, “Why did you not protect your monster?”

The inventor grinned, “Because I didn’t need to this time. Her ability will help keep your Chaos Xyz at bay. So let me explain it. When Ghostrick Yuki-onna is destroyed in battle and sent to the Graveyard, her ability kicks in. I can target the monster responsible for her destruction and force it into face-down Defense Mode. But, she has an extra twist to go with it.”

As he said this, Legend Arthur started to crackle before vanishing from the field. It was shortly replaced with a face-down Defense Mode monster.

The obnoxious girl stated, “Big deal, I can just Flip Summon it later.”

“Weren’t you listening? Her extra twist will prevent that. You see, when she forces a monster into face-down Defense Mode, that monster cannot change its Battle Mode… ever. So your Legend Arthur is stuck in face-down Defense Mode! Unless you Tribute it and then revive it, it’s useless to you now. Sorry, after all that fuss you ended up stuck with a virtually useless monster on your field. Tough break.”

She sputtered, “You mean I can NEVER flip my Legend Arthur back into Attack Mode!? THAT’S why you didn’t defend her! That’s not fair, and I went through all that trouble to summon it!”

Django grinned, “Yep. She’s the only card in all of Duel Monsters that can permanently change a monster’s Battle Mode. So now your Legend Arthur is completely useless, making it easy prey.”

Roger huffed, “Smooth move, girl, now Legend Arthur is of no use to us. But at least I still have my Babylon.”

Draco touched his deck, “Not if I have anything to say about it! It’s my turn, I Draw! First off, I activate the Spell: Silver’s Cry! This allows me to target any Dragon-type Normal Monster in my Graveyard and Special Summon it to the field. So I think you know where I’m going with this, right? I summon my second Red-Eyes Black Dragon in Attack Mode!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Draco’s second Red-Eyes to emerge from it. It gave a screech as it landed next to its fellow Red-Eyes, the Graveyard Portal closing up behind it.

“But I’m not done yet. I activate Carboneddon’s ability from my Graveyard. Just like last time, I can banish it from my Graveyard to summon any Level Seven or below Dragon-type Normal Monster from my deck in Defense Mode. So I choose my third Red-Eyes Black Dragon!”

In his Graveyard, Carboneddon vanished, but this allowed Draco’s D-Pad to eject a card, which he played right away. His third Red-Eyes Black Dragon appeared, just as powerful as the other two, but this one was in a defensive position.

“But I’m not even remotely done! I Overlay two of my Red-Eyes Black Dragons! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 11: Big Eye in Attack Mode!”

Two of his Red-Eyes Black Dragons became purple orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged Big Eye’s sealed form, which it quickly unfolded and revealed itself to Roger and Vanessa.

Roger sputtered, “No way! This guy has a Number, too!?”

Draco nodded, “Yes, one of two at the moment. And it’s powerful. I activate Big Eye’s ability! Once a turn, I can use one Overlay Unit to take control of a monster you have on your field! But unlike cards like Change of Heart or Brain Control, this effect is permanent, so I’ll have complete control over your monster. The catch is Big Eye cannot attack this turn. But that doesn’t matter. So I use one Overlay Unit to seize control of your Skypalace Babylon! Go, Temptation Glance!”

Big Eye absorbed an Overlay Unit through its eye, followed by several pulses being emitted from it. These pulses started to affect Babylon, causing it to float over to Draco’s side of the field.

“Now, to use your own Chaos Xyz Monster against you! Babylon, attack the defenseless Legend Arthur!”

Babylon charged up its energy, took aim, and fired its power at the hidden Legend Arthur. It was blasted away with ease, sending Vanessa flying. She landed with a thud on the ground, but sat up, snarling.

“Now I can activate your Babylon’s ability…” but was cut off.

Roger stated, “Not so fast! I activate my Trap: Breakthrough Skill! This’ll prevent my Babylon’s ability from being activated this turn, so you cannot deal us any damage with its ability! So sorry, but we’re not going anywhere.”

Vanessa snapped, “If you had that Trap down already, why didn’t you use it on his Number instead!? That could’ve negated its ability and kept Babylon on our side of the field!”

Roger replied, though seemed nervous, “Uh, well… I have another plan to stop these guys. I have a card in my hand that can wipe them out and give us another chance. Yeah, that’s it.”

His partner narrowed her eyes, saying, “You’d better have a plan, or we’re in hot water come next turn.”

Leo said matter-of-factly, “He didn’t think of that before. What a dolt.”

Fiona nodded, “Yep, that’s for sure. It does appear that Vanessa holds most of the brains of the two, though that’s still not saying much.”

Both Duelists snapped, “Keep your mouths shut, you twerps!”

Draco said in annoyed tone, “Are you two quite done? I still have a move left. So if you don’t mind… Red-Eyes, attack Roger directly with Inferno Fire Blast!”

Red-Eyes Black Dragon opened its mouth, generated a fireball, took aim, and launched it at Roger. When it connected, he was blown off his feet, landing with a thud, his Life Points dropping by half to 2400.

“To wrap up my turn, I place this card face-down. That’s enough damage for now.”

Vanessa turned to Roger, “You’d better have a plan! We need to salvage this situation and fast!”

He retaliated, “Don’t snap at me! I have a plan! Just watch. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, smiling, “Time to rid the field of that stupid Scrap-Iron Scarecrow. I activate my Mystical Space Typhoon! Say goodbye to Scrap-Iron Scarecrow, as this card blows away one Spell or Trap on the field!”

A mighty typhoon appeared on the field. It charged over to Django’s side of the field before crashing into his face-down Trap. It was destroyed in an instant.

“Now, to keep the carnage going, I activate my Spell: Dark Hole! This Spell destroys all monsters on the field! So that means I can destroy Red-Eyes, Summoned Skull, Number 11: Big Eye, and Babylon!”

A massive black hole appeared. Its vacuum-like winds dragged all the monsters on the field into its dark center, destroying them. When the winds died down, the field was clear of any monsters.

“But I’m not done yet. I activate my Monster Reborn Spell! This allows me to bring back a monster from the Graveyard! So I bring back my Babylon! Nice try, but not nice enough!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Babylon to slowly emerge from it. When it was back to its original position, the Graveyard Portal closed up.

Draco stated, “I activate my Trap: Call of the Haunted! This allows me to revive a monster from my Graveyard in Attack Mode, so I choose my Number 11: Big Eye!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up again, allowing Big Eye to emerge from it. When it had fully risen, the Graveyard Portal closed up.

Roger stated, “That doesn’t matter, as Chaos Xyz Monsters can destroy Numbers outright! Go, Babylon, attack Big Eye now!”

Babylon charged up energy in its frontal cannon, took aim, and fired it at Big Eye. It was destroyed instantly by the blast. Draco was thrown back, but quickly recovered, landing in a kneeling position. His Life Points dropped by 1200 to 5700.

“And there’s more where that came from! Babylon’s other ability activates! When it destroys a monster in battle and sends it to the Graveyard, I can deal you damage equal to half that monster’s original Attack! So go, Secondary Disaster!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up again, showing Big Eye’s card, along with its attack strength of 2600, which was then cut in half to 1300. Babylon then fired another blast from its cannon, which struck Draco. He was thrown off his feet, but this time was not able to catch himself, landing on his back with a thud. His Life Points dropped by 1300 to 4400.

Django called out, “Draco, are you okay?”

He replied, slightly in pain, “I’ve been in better moods, but fine regardless. I forgot that Chaos Xyz Monsters can destroy Numbers outright, which is why I tried to revive my Number. Apparently, not the smartest move.”

Roger laughed, “And you said that WE’RE lacking in intelligence, you hooded freak show! But now you still have to deal with my Babylon! So you two might as well give up, as there’s no hope for you now!”

Django helped Draco up, stating, “We still have Life Points, don’t we? So we’re still in this. And you’ll be sorry for challenging us, just you wait and see. So don’t be planning your victory speeches just yet, as we still have Life Points, and we’re not gonna lose.”

Next Chapter: Roots of Evolution

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Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 22 up!)

Okay then, the end of the Tag-Duel is here! Django pulls out a new power, but what will it create? Read and find out.

Roots of Evolution

The Duel between Django and Draco vs. Roger and Vanessa was getting intense. On Roger’s and Vanessa’s field was a newly-revived Skypalace Babylon and no other cards, their Life Points at 2400. At the same time, Django and Draco had a completely open field with no cards in play with 34400 Life Points left.

Cody stated, “This isn’t good. If D-Man doesn’t manage to summon somethin’ this turn, then Roger and Vanessa can attack and it’s all over.”

Tempest stated, “His best chance is to summon Utopia and evolve it into Utopia Ray V or Victory. That’ll clinch the match for him. So let’s hope he has any components needed to turn this Duel into a victory for him and Draco.”

Django was looking at his hand, thinking, “Okay, because of my Good Goblin Housekeeping strategy, I have nine cards in my hand. Four of which are monsters, while the rest are Spells and Traps. Summoning Utopia would be the ideal situation, but I don’t have either Rank-Up card I use. So that means, unless I draw one, brining out Utopia would be almost pointless.”

A voice said in his head, “There is another way, Django.”

Django’s eyes widened, “Astral? Is that you?”

Astral’s voice replied, “Yes, it is. Don’t forget that you have the power of the Spirit Crest now. Use its power to call forth a new ability. It’ll guide you to victory. Use the power of the Crest to draw out the special abilities that lay dormant inside of you. Draw out that energy, and you’ll find victory is just a card away.”

“Right.” He then turned to the Duel, “Roger, Vanessa, prepare to meet your maker! I’m about to draw the card that’ll end this Duel once and for all!”

Roger stated, “You bluff! There is no way you can do all that with one draw!”

“Wanna bet? It’s time. I call upon the Spirit Crest; please grant me the power I need to win this Duel!”

The Spirit Crest started to glow brightly, releasing a large amount of energy. Django’s right hand started to glow golden as he raised it up into the air.

Tempest stated, “Django’s tapping into the Spirit Crest to access Destiny Draw! Those losers are in for a rude awaking!”

Astral’s voice could be heard, “A truly powerful Duelist can shape the Duel to his will. He can even generate the very card he needs.”

Django touched his deck, which had a golden card on top, “Go, Destiny Draw!”

Roger and Vanessa said in unison, “Destiny Draw?! What the hell is that!?”

Draco looked on, amazed, “I’ve never seen such power before. It’s like a whole new force has been revealed. But it appears Django is familiar with it. Still… what is Destiny Draw?”

Django looked at the newly-created card, smiling, “This should put a crimp in your day. But first, I need to set the stage. Goblindbergh, take to the skies!”

He played another card, which summoned the trio of goblin-piloted monoplanes carrying the large metal container.

“When Goblindbergh is Normal Summoned, it can bring another Level Four or lower monster with it. So I summon Beta the Magnet Warrior in Attack Mode!”

The metal container dropped to the ground, opening up, revealing a new monster, Beta the Magnet Warrior was a vaguely mechanical creature, mostly yellow in color, with large spade feet, ball jointed knees and elbows, coil-like arms and legs, ball-shaped hands with two halves of a magnet on each, and a very similarly built head with two beady black eyes. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1700/1600.

“Now I Overlay my Level Four Magnet Warrior and Goblindbergh! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia in Attack Mode!”

Both Beta and Goblindbergh became brown orbs of light, shot up into the air, and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Shortly afterwards, Utopia, in all his glory, appeared on the field, ready to fight.

Roger said, “It’s Django’s most famous Number card! But nevertheless, even with Utopia, we still have this Duel won!”

Django smirked, holding out the newly-drawn card, “Did you forget about this card? Time for me to reveal it! I hope you two can handle what’s next! I activate the Spell: Rank-Down-Magic Numeron Fall!”

Roger, Vanessa, and Draco all said in unison, “Rank-DOWN!?”

Cody choked, “Wait, D-Man is gonna Rank-Down Utopia!? What’s he up to!?”

Django stated, “I rebuild the Overlay Network with Utopia! Go, Xyz Devolution!”

Utopia returned to his sealed form, flew up into the air, and reentered the Number’s Overlay Network. It erupted with new power.

“Return to the roots of your evolution! Where the primordial stage is oftentimes the most powerful! Call out the origins of your power to bring forth an unstoppable might! I Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia Roots!”

A new sealed form emerged from the Overlay Network. It looked like a streamlined version of Utopia’s, only with a strange blue energy flowing through it. Shortly afterwards, the monster unfolded, revealing its true self.

Number 39: Utopia Roots looked like a more simplistic version of Utopia. His body was less armored, but still seemed strong. Each wing now only had three feather-like blades, and his head was more dome-shaped with a smaller version of Utopia’s trident-like crest, and a pair of glowing red eyes gleamed at his foes. On various parts of his body, such as his chest, thighs, calves, head, and part of his wings were now colored neon blue, seemingly containing a strange energy similar to the Photon monsters. On each hip was a golden sword holder, on his left shoulder was the number “39” written in curved lines and dots, and orbiting him were three yellow orbs of light. He was a Rank One monster with stats of 500/100.

There was a brief pause as everyone looked at this new monster. Then Roger and Vanessa burst into hysterical fits of laughter. At the same time, Draco had a peculiar look on his face, as if in disbelief at what he was seeing.

Roger managed to say, “You went through all that trouble to summon such a pathetic monster!? Just regular Utopia would’ve been more of a threat than this excuse for a monster! You just wasted your time!”

Jack said, “I hate to say it, but Roger’s right. Why would Django go through all that trouble to summon a Rank One monster with such dismal stats?”

Cody nodded, “Yeah, you’ve got me, Jack. I know D-Man’s deck is geared ‘round low powered monster, but after all that, I’m surprised at this Utopia Roots, too. But if he went through all that trouble, then there has to be a reason fer it.”

Tempest stated, undeterred, “Destiny Draw has never let Django down before. So if it created that Rank-Down card, then there is a reason for it. I know that, while Utopia Roots looks weak, it must have some sort of hidden power. And I bet that’ll be Roger’s and Vanessa’s downfall.”

Draco thought, “I don’t get it. What was the point of that Destiny Draw bit when it summoned a monster with virtually no power? Unless it has a special power that it hasn’t revealed yet, I hate to say it, but those two idiots may be right.”

Django grinned at Roger and Vanessa, saying smoothly, “Then why don’t you attack him? Maybe he is weak. Or maybe you have yet to see his full power? I’ll let you two idiots figure that out. So I wrap things up with two cards face-down. That’s enough for now.”

After she calmed down enough, Vanessa stated, “You’re wasting your time, but so be it. I Draw!” She looked at her new card, smiling, “Sweet! I activate Monster Reborn to revive my Comics Hero Legend Arthur in Attack Mode!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Legend Arthur to return to the field. When it fully emerged, the portal closed up behind it.

Django stated, “I activate one of my Traps: Number Wall! As long as this card remains on the field, all Numbers cannot be destroyed by card effects or, in this case, be destroyed by a Chaos Xyz Monster. But, if a Number I control is destroyed, then this card is destroyed as well. But that won’t matter. So, are you going to attack me or not, Vanessa?”

She took the last card from her hand, “In a minute I will, to prove that all of that nonsense you pulled was worthless. First off, I activate Meteor of Destruction! If my opponent has 3000 or more Life Points, I can use this card to blast away 1000 Life Points! So say goodbye to 1000 Life Points!”

A massive meteor charged down from the sky. It crashed into the area between Django and Draco. Django remained rooted to the spot, while Draco was thrown back a bit, though he quickly recovered, their Life Points dropping by 1000 to 3400.

“Now to attack! Legend Arthur, dismantle that poor excuse for a Number! Attack Utopia Roots now!”

Legend Arthur raised its sword and charged in toward Utopia Roots. Django, however, was smiling.

He said smoothly, “Thanks, you did exactly what I wanted you to do. Now behold Utopia Roots’ power! I activate his special ability! I use one Overlay Unit to negate your monster’s attack!”

Utopia Roots absorbed an Overlay Unit, drew a sword, and blocked Legend Arthur’s attack, forcing it back.

Roger stated, “That’s the same exact ability Utopia has! Why go through all that for the same ability!?”

Django grinned, “Because Utopia Roots has an extra bonus that goes with it. When he negates an attack, if that attack was from an Xyz Monster, Utopia Roots’ power grows, 500 points times the monster’s Rank, to be exact!”

Roger and Vanessa said together, alarmed, “WHAT!? YOU MEAN THAT UTOPIA ROOTS GETS STRONGER BY NEGATING ATTACKS?!”

“That’s right, you pea-brained idiots. So let me do the math for you. Legend Arthur is a Rank Five monster. So five times 500 is 2500. Which means Utopia Roots gains 2500 Attack Points!”

As he said this, Utopia Roots started to glow more luminously, his power jumping up by 2500 to 3000.

Vanessa sputtered, “Y-You mean to say that this monster can keep gaining power with each Xyz Monster attack it negates!? But how could such a low Ranked monster be capable of such a thing!?”

Django explained, “I guess you need a lecture in evolution. In the primordial stage, the first step of the evolutionary path, the creature is unbalanced, either strong or weak. As it evolves, it compensates by counterbalancing some traits is has lost. Which is what I was saying during my, you could say, summoning chant. The primordial stage is oftentimes the most powerful, as its power is unbalanced and unchecked, meaning it has nothing to restrict any strength it gains during that stage. When it evolves, that power is leveled out, creating a more equalized form, where it has limits yet still has enough strength to keep on growing and evolving. That’s how evolution works, but I guess you two flunked that in school. So that’s what I mean: Utopia Roots can keep gaining power as any limitations he would have are not present. The only limit is how many Overlay Units he has, but that’s easy enough to manipulate. So, in any case, are you quite done now?”

Both lowlife Duelists looked horrified as they heard this, while the rest of the gang was dumbstruck.

Leo said, “So, basically, since Utopia Roots is the primordial stage of Utopia, his power is virtually limitless, as there are no restrictions outside of Overlay Units to limit that power. Unreal!”

Tempest smiled, “I knew there was a reason for Destiny Draw creating that card. And indeed there was, and I’m quite impressed. Looks like Utopia Roots will soon be the powerhouse on the field, having even more power than either Chaos Xyz Monster. I knew Django had a plan.”

Fiona said in awe, “That’s so cool! Utopia Roots can have almost unlimited power. And if my math is correct, as the highest Ranked monster is Babylon, a Rank Eleven monster, and if Utopia Roots uses his ability against it, then the difference between their power will be 2200. That means Utopia Roots can compensate for its low Rank with untold power. Amazing!”

Draco said silently, “So that Utopia Roots has more power than one would think. With the ability to keep gaining strength with each attack from an Xyz Monster it negates, it can completely bypass the normal restrictions that monsters, even Numbers, possess. I must admit, that’s pretty impressive.” He said aloud, “Now it’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his card before saying, “I place this monster in Defense Mode to end my turn. I’ll let Utopia Roots take care of this Duel.”

Vanessa turned to Roger, “You better find a way to salvage this situation and fast!”

He replied nervously, “R-Right. I Draw!” He looked at his card, “Not bad. I activate Pot of Greed. I can draw two more cards from my deck.” He drew two cards, looked at them, and gained a grin.

Cody said, “I never like it when that goon grins. He’s up to somethin’.”

The punk stated, “Time to remove all chances you had of winning! I activate the Spell: Overlay Capture! Despite its name, this doesn’t steal Overlay Units, but rather allows me to send all Overlay Units from one Xyz Monster on the field to the Graveyard, then this Spell becomes an Overlay Unit for one of my monsters. So I think I’ll cut Utopia Roots’ ability to fight back by using this Spell on it!”

The Spell fired a beam at Utopia Roots, causing the Graveyard Portal to open up, and forcing his remaining two Overlay Units into the portal. After it closed up, the Spell transformed into a Chaos Overlay Unit for Babylon.

Vanessa sneered, “Heh, looks like your plan has just fallen apart! Do it, Roger!”

Roger nodded, “Right! But before I do, just to make sure you two lose, I activate the Spell: Meteor of Destruction! Just like last time, because you have 3000 or more Life Points, this card blasts away 1000 of them! Say goodbye to 1000 Life Points!”

A large meteor crashed into Django and Draco. Both shielded themselves from the flames, but their Life Points dropped by 1000 to 2400.

“Now Babylon, attack Draco’s hidden monster!”

Babylon took aim, generated the energy needed, and fired its attack.

Django grinned, “I thought you might try that, so I have my other Trap to use. I activate the Trap: Numbers Overlay Boost!”

Draco turned to it, saying in amazement, “Another Number support card!? Where did you get these cards?”

“I got them from Maxwell Archway himself, as he and I have a business deal with each other, as well as being a fellow Psykinox. But let’s move on. When I have a Number on my field with no Overlay Units on it, I can attach any two monsters from my hand to it as replacement Overlay Units. So I attach my Ghostrick Mary and Winged Dragon, Guardian of the Fortress #1 to my Utopia Roots!”

“OH NO!!!” the two lowlifes wailed.

Both monsters appeared briefly on the field. Ghostrick Mary looked like a large mirror attached to a small table with a drawer in it. Inside the glass, however, was a ghostly female with pale skin, red eyes, long silver hair that covered her right eye, and was wearing a flowing purple gown. She was a Level One monster with stats of 100/1600. Both monsters then transformed into yellow orbs of light and started to orbit Utopia Roots.

“Now I activate Utopia Roots’ ability! I use one Overlay Unit to negate Babylon’s attack!”

Utopia Roots absorbed an Overlay Unit, drew a sword, then flung it at Babylon’s attack. The sword spun in place as it sliced through the attack, dispersing it. Once the attack subsided, the sword returned to Utopia Roots.

“Now you know what this means, right? Because Utopia Roots negated the attack of an Xyz Monster, he gains power. 500 points times eleven, to be exact, or, if you prefer, 5500 Attack Points! Combined with his already present 3000 gives him a grand total of 8500! More than enough to wipe out your monsters and the rest of your Life Points!”

As he said this, Utopia Roots started to glow again, his power jumping up by 5500 to 8500.

The two lowlifes cried out, “This can’t be! We were so close, too! It’s not fair!”

Django touched his deck, “Oh, it’s quite fair. So first, I Draw. Secondly, I’ll have Utopia Roots attack Babylon! It’s over! Utopia Roots, destroy Skypalace Babylon with Rising Sun Roots Slash!”

Utopia Roots drew both swords, flew up to Babylon, and with two fierce diagonal slashes, cut Babylon into four pieces. It then exploded in a fiery inferno, with more blasts erupting from its hull. Roger and Vanessa screamed in despair as they were thrown back, landing on the ground with a thud, their Life Points down to zero. A “Win” Screen appeared, showing Django and Draco, before the Augmented Realty vanished. The gang was cheering happily, doing various high-fives and poses.

Vanessa got up, “Roger, let’s beat it! If Lucifer finds out we lost again, we’re toast!”

Nodding, the punk scrambled to his feet and they both fled the scene. Cody and Jack mocked the two losers with their macho poses. Django then walked up to Draco, holding out his hand.

He smiled, “Nice work, Draco. We work well together.”

Draco took Django’s hand, replying, “Yeah, to be honest I was surprised how well it worked out. But hopefully those two idiots will think twice about doing something this stupid again. They really are brainless.”

The inventor chuckled as they let go, but as he gathered up his deck, he noticed something.

“Huh? Wait a second. That Numeron Fall card is still here.”

Tempest walked up, “You’re kidding. Rank-Down-Magic Numeron Fall is still here? But don’t Destiny Draw cards only last for the duration of the Duel? How is it this one still has a physical form?”

Astral then appeared, saying, “Because its power was created by the Spirit Crest, not from Divine Soul Mode. In Divine Soul Mode, the cards are generally one-shot cards, but the Spirit Crest can generate physical copies of whatever it creates. So Django now has another option available to him. While not every card the Spirit Crest creates will remain, some, like Numeron Fall, will remain as permanent cards, able to be used at any time.”

Draco stepped back in alarm, “Who or what are you!?”

Astral turned to him, “I am Astral Spirit, the original Astral Spirit. I created the mighty Psykinox Clan, as well as the keeper and bearer of the Power of Numeron. Django here is my descendant. Part of my soul exists inside the Spirit Crest, the pendant around Django’s neck, so I can communicate with him or anyone else I choose if needed. You’re name is Draco Twilight, right?”

Draco nodded slowly, “Yeah… so?”

“So you have roots in the Psykinox race. The Twilight family comes from the Psykinox Clan. Your father must’ve been a pure-blooded Psykinox, as you are a half-blooded one. The other half, if I had to guess, is human. An uncommon mix but not unheard of. So maybe that’ll shed some light on your background. I can tell your past and origins are shrouded in mystery, so maybe this’ll help you find the answers you seek. It also explains how you can sense and communicate with Duel Spirits, such as your Red-Eyes Black Dragon.”

Draco’s eyes widened, “I’m a… Psykinox? That explains a lot. But do you know what happened to my family?”

Astral shook his head, “Unfortunately, no. But there is still a chance they are alive, as the Twilights’ energy signatures are still strong. But aside from that, no, I don’t know what happened to your family. I apologize.”

“It’s okay, at least I know a few more pieces of my family history and past. So… I’m half Psykinox… interesting. Is Django a half-Psykinox, too?”

“No, Django is pure-blooded, but has yet to tap into his true power, as this information has been kept from him for many, many years. So because he was unaware of it, aside from knowing that he actually had such powers, he still needs work in honing his natural abilities as a Psykinox. You, Draco, were fortunate to have another Psykinox raise you, training you in the art of your natural powers, which is why you have a much better understanding of them. But both of you still need work regardless. But enough of this, I must return to the Spirit Crest for now. Django, you have just started to tap into your true strength. As time passes, that power will become much more readily available to you. You will see soon enough what you are truly capable of. Farewell for now.”

Astral vanished in a flurry of white sparkles, which entered the Spirit Crest, causing it to glow briefly before returning to normal.

Draco started to walk away, saying, “I’m going to need some time to think about all this. At least, hopefully, those two idiots learn to think before they act, and maybe now will stop challenging you to needless Duels. Farewell for now.”

He placed his hood back up and walked away. Tempest started to reach out to him, but Django put a hand on her shoulder, shaking his head.

“No, Tempest, leave him be. He just learned a lot about himself, so he needs time to sort things out and adjust to the information he’s gained. He’ll be back, but we must let him be alone for a while. Once he organizes his mind and adjusts to the new information he’s been exposed to, he’ll return.”

She nodded, “Right, but I just wish we could help. For all we know, Lucifer could’ve been behind his family’s disappearance. I hope he finds the answers he seeks soon. He’s not a bad guy, but he needs someone to talk to, as bottling up all his emotions will just hurt him later.”

Cody added, “Yeah. He seemed high-and-mighty when we first met him, but he’s really a good guy. Unlike the idiot squad. But now that those two morons are gone fer now, we should focus on the rest of this day.”

Nodding, the group left the park, but not before Django took one last look at the Rank-Down card he had just acquired. He slipped it into his deck before walking with his friends deeper into the city, a new power at his fingertips.

Next Chapter: Spirit Rising

Dum dum dummmmm! What a conclusion! And we learned more about Draco to boot. But what does the next chapter's title mean? Does it have something to do with the Spirit Family? We shall see soon enough.
 
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Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 23 up!)

Well, I only procrastinated on this for about a week and a half. Not sure why, exactly, other than the fact I've been playing a few games. But even that shouldn't be enough to stall me so long. Anyway, enough of that, time for the next installment.

Spirit Rising

In the dark of night, the remains of the Spirit household still stood. Bathed in moonlight, the hallowed ruins seemed eerie and empty. Suddenly, a portal opened up, and three cloaked individuals appeared. They looked up at the dismantled remains of the once mighty home. One of the cloaked individuals walked up to the front porch, gently held out a hand, and seemingly used it to scan the house. After a few moments, he retracted his hand.

One of the other two, obviously a young adult male, asked, “Do you detect the Spirit Crest in there?”

The leader of the three responded in a deep yet aging voice, “No. It appears that both the Crest and its keeper have left this place.”

The third and shortest member asked with a voice of a young adult female, “Do you think Lucifer managed to retrieve it?”

The leader shook his head, “No, he did not. While I detect his stench here, if what my powers are telling me is true, then he did not recover the artifact. I believe I know who did, but I had to be certain that it was no longer here. The one who has been guarding this place wouldn’t let anyone in, even me, but I know who he did let in. Django Spirit.”

The young male asked, “So, even after all these years, Django has survived this long. I should’ve figured as much. I mean, Spirit Tech is a well-known company, and the founder and CEO is just as well-known, so it should’ve been obvious.”

The young female said, “Still, we had to be sure. Which means he may be our last hope. We must find him before Lucifer hunts him down and tries to finish the job.”

The leader replied, “I have a hunch I know where to find him, but we mustn’t rush, as I bet years of isolation and suffering may have altered his mentality. He always was a soft-spoken, gentle soul. We will let our presence be known to him, but we must approach him cautiously, otherwise he may get defensive. With Lucifer hunting him down, he might not be the easiest to approach without him getting hostile. Come, let us leave this place for now. We will confront Django in due time.”

With a nod, the leader opened up another portal, allowing all three to enter it, the portal closing up behind them.

At that time, Django was sleeping in his bed. Along with his usual accessories was the Spirit Crest, which seemed to be blinking lightly, as if responding to something. Django seemed to be struggling to keep his eyes closed, a pained expression on his face. His dreams seemed to be tormenting him, as he would shift occasionally, teeth gritting, knuckles clenched and white, and sweat forming on his face. After a while, he finally had enough and sat up. He was breathing heavily, sweat on his athletic frame, seemingly exhausted.

He placed part of his face in a palm, “Not again. Not that same dream again. Well… it’s not really a dream at this point. No, more like a memory… of that horrid day. The day that turned my life upside-down, and robbed me of the family I once knew. The day Lucifer nearly ruined my life.” He rubbed his back where the large scar was, “This scar is a memento of that day, the day that will forever haunt me. Part of me wants to destroy that demon of a Psykinox for what he did, but that would make me no better than him. I just… have to focus… on my mission. To rid the world of the Bloodlust family, not for personal reasons, but for the safety of everyone else… including my friends. They help fill the gaps in my heart that Lucifer destroyed that day, giving me a better reason to fight. I just have to keep that in mind. One day he’ll fall, and everything will be better.”

He lay back down, looking up at his skylight. The stars and moon were shining brightly, giving him a sense of tranquility. He lay there for a while, watching the few wispy clouds pass overhead before he gained the courage to close his eyes again. He shifted positions again, and slowly drifted off, one hand clutching the Spirit Crest around his neck.

The next morning, Django was making breakfast, though he still seemed rattled from the night’s events. Tempest walked in and noticed this. Concern in her tender grey eyes, she approached him, gave him a small kiss on the cheek, which seemed to perk him up. He gave her a warm smile and gestured her to sit down. She did, taking her usual place, waiting for Django to finish up. Shortly afterward, he place two plates of food down and they started eating in silence. After they had eaten the last bite, they put the dishes in the dishwasher, got dressed, and started to make their way to the gang’s usual meeting spot. It wasn’t long before the rest of the gang had gathered.

Cody and Django exchanged a high-five as he approached, “Hey guys! What’s shakin’? Hmm? D-Man, you okay? You look a little roughed up.”

The inventor replied, “Just a rough night, nothing to be concerned about. You know how I’m prone to nightmares. Though this one was more of a memory than an actual dream, but it’s the same difference to me. Any sign of Draco?”

Leo shook his head, “No, he seems to have fallen off the map. He’s probably still getting used to the information Astral revealed to him. I mean, after all, when you found out that you were a Psykinox, it was bit of a shock to your system.”

Fiona nodded, “Most likely that’s the case, even if it has been a week.”

Jack said, “Yeah, but at least the idiot squad hasn’t bothered us since then. You’d think they’d get the message by now. But those numbskulls will probably never learn, at least not at this rate. So what’s our game-plan today? The usual, or are we going to hunt down some Numbers?”

Just then, Rainbow Kuriboh appeared, startling everyone. He did several back flips, as if something was exciting him.

Tempest asked, “Rainbow Kuriboh? What’s got you all excited all of a sudden?”

Rainbow Kuriboh responded, “Kuri kuri!” which no one except Django understood.

Django said, “Rainbow Kuriboh says that he detects a familiar energy. One that excites him.”

Cody asked, “Do ya think it’s Lucifer?”

Rainbow Kuriboh shook his head, stating, “Kuri kuri.”

Django explained, “According to him, no. It’s a friendly energy that he’s detecting, not a threatening one. Does that mean you detect someone you remember?”

Rainbow Kuriboh nodded, doing more back flips, as if he was really excited.

Fiona said, amazed, “Whoever Rainbow Kuriboh is detecting, it sure is making him excited. I guess that means we’ll be seeing someone friendly. A nice change after having to deal with people like Onyx, Roger, and Vanessa.”

Suddenly, a portal opened up nearby, startling everyone. They all turned to see three cloaked individuals emerge from it, the portal closing up behind them. Cody and Jack got in front of Django, ready to protect him if needed. However, Rainbow Kuriboh started to get even more excited, doing several flips and zipping around eagerly.

Jack asked, “Who are you?”

The leader looked up at Rainbow Kuriboh, who quickly floated down to him. He gently patted the Duel Spirit’s head, chuckling.

“Hello, Rainbow Kuriboh, it’s been a long time.”

Django’s eyes widened, thinking, “That voice! It sounds so familiar. But where have I heard it before?”

The hooded man said, “You don’t need to worry, I am not an enemy. I can see you have been battling Lucifer for a while now, but I am a friend.”

Tempest said, “Well, seeing how Rainbow Kuriboh recognizes you, then it’s obvious you’re on our side. But, who are you?”

The man replied, “Well, well, an Elemental. And a lovely one at that. Not too shabby for one that’s still younger than 20. But enough of that, Django, please come here.”

Cautiously, Cody and Jack moved aside, allowing Django to approach the hooded man. When they were level, the man removed his hood, causing the inventor to stumble in shock.

He sputtered, “N-No! It can’t be! Grandpa Noble!?”

The rest of the gang exclaimed, “GRANDPA!?”

The man smiled, “I’m glad you haven’t forgotten your old grandpa’s face, Django.”

Despite his age, Noble was still handsome. His smooth face showed only slight aging, with pale violet eyes, wild white hair, and slightly tan skin. He gave his grandson a warm smile.

Django was numb with shock as he managed to say, “But… but this is impossible. D-Didn’t Lucifer kill you!?”

Noble replied, “He tried, but I got lucky. My beloved wife, however, was not so fortunate. I managed to escape his deadly rampage with, at most, a broken leg and several broken ribs. Though I owe it all to luck. And I’m not the only one.”

The other two lowered their hoods, making Django’s already wide eyes even wider.

He choked, “I-It can’t be! Zephyr and Melody!?”

Zephyr, the male, smiled, “Hey big cousin, good to see you again.”

Melody, the female, waved, “Glad to see you again, Big D.”

Leo sputtered, “These two are also family!?”

Zephyr nodded, “Yes, we’re two of Django’s younger cousins. Django is the oldest of our generation of Spirits. All of our families fell to Lucifer, but Melody and I survived, also through sheer luck.”

Zephyr was young and handsome, with sharp facial features, strong yet kind pink eyes, slightly tan skin, and orange hair with black tips. Melody, on the other hand, was young and beautiful, with soft, supple skin, magenta eyes, a somewhat rounded face, and long pinkish hair.

Django was completely numb in shock. His legs then gave out, eyes rolling up in their sockets, and started to collapse. Noble and Cody quickly caught him.

Cody sputtered, “D-Man!? Are you okay, buddy!?”

Noble gave a small smile, “He’s okay; he just fainted. Bit of a shock I suppose. After all, for the longest time, I bet he thought he was the only Spirit to survive Lucifer’s rampage. Let’s sit him down to give him a chance to recover.”

Cody and Jack led the limp Django to a bench, laying him down. Tempest sat down and placed his head on her lap, gently stroking his hair, concern in her eyes. Melody then took a cloth from under her cloak, dampened it using a water fountain, and gave it to the Elemental female, who gently dabbed Django’s face. After a few minutes, he started to come around. He opened his eyes, dazed and confused, but slowly started to regain his focus.

He replied weakly, “Is… is this a dream? Am I hallucinating? This seems… it feels like just another dream.”

Noble smiled, “It isn’t, my grandson. You’re not the only survivor of Lucifer’s deadly rampage. But you survived through sheer resilience, while Zephyr, Melody, and I survived through luck. But I feel a strong sense of guilt for not tracking you down sooner. If you are well enough to listen, I can explain what happened.”

Django gingerly sat up, “Even if I’m not, I have to know what happened. Please, grandpa, tell me what happened.”

A short time later everyone had gathered around one of the stone benches and tables that littered the park. Noble was sitting directly across from Django, his eyes showing relief and concern.

Noble stated, “Okay, here’s what happened. When Lucifer attacked your family, I feared the worst. I tried to alert the other Spirits about the sudden attack, but it wasn’t enough to prepare them. Lucifer rampaged from one home to another in a rapid succession of attacks. If memory serves, you were only four years old at that time, right?”

Django nodded slowly, “Yes, that is correct.”

“Yes, I thought as much. In any case, moving on, when Lucifer attacked me and your grandmother, she perished in the attack, but I managed to survive, but only because I got lucky. I was rescued by human crews and after I received treatment, tried to tell them what had happened and to look for other members of the family. While I was recovering, the rescue crews managed to locate Zephyr and Melody, though their respective families had also fallen. Both of them were just three at the time. Being their legal grandfather, I became their guardian. You, however, were hard to track. I was told that you had survived, even though you suffered a wound that would normally be fatal, much to my relief. However, much to my shock and horror, they said that you had secretly left the hospital you were staying at and just disappeared. I feared the worst. As your birth is stated in the prophecy that our greatest ancestor had issued, I feared that Lucifer might track you down again. Once I had recovered enough, I took Zephyr and Melody with me and tried to track you down. But I met with only failure. I checked every possible place I could think of, mostly orphanages, but came up empty-handed. I was desperate to find you, but I was unable to. So I did my best to raise Zephyr and Melody and hoped that I would come across you sooner or later.”

Cody then asked, “D-Man, why’d you leave the hospital that time? And where were ya durin’ that time?”

Django gained a bad blush, stating sheepishly, “After I was devastated at the loss of my parents, when I had gathered enough strength, I snuck out of the hospital. I was so shaken at my loss that I didn’t want to be found, just wanting to be alone. So I managed to salvage what I could from the remains of the house and left to wander. I wandered the streets of Cyber City for roughly two years, living off what I could find and surviving to the best of my ability.”

Jack sputtered, “So you forced yourself to survive on the streets of Cyber City!? How did you do that!? And, for that matter, why did you not allow someone like the police locate you?”

“I purposely avoided being found, as I was too rattled, and I feared that I was cursed. I was afraid that if someone took me in, I would just befall the same fate to them as what happened to mom and dad. It was a fluke that a cop found me and, despite my protests and fears, took me to the nearest orphanage. So that’s where I was for a few years, but I kept to myself and avoided any chance of being adopted by some other family. Even though some had taken an interest in me, I vehemently refused. It was both out of fear and to preserve the last connection I had to mom and dad… my last name.”

Tempest touched his shoulder, “I guess that makes sense, but still, with how dangerous Cyber City can be, I’m surprised you were able to survive that long on your own.”

Leo asked, “But how did you become such a big techno name in the world if you were stuck in an orphanage?”

Django explained, “When Maxwell Archway was doing a good will trip, traveling to various orphanages and other places with underprivileged children to hand out cards and decks, he came across me and noticed my invention; a working miniature prototype of a holographic Dueling Arena. I didn’t know it at the time, but Maxwell knew my father, as well as my race, so he made me an offer. He would fund me for a new life in exchange for me to create larger versions of that Dueling Arena. He could see I was extremely mechanically inclined, as I built the working model from various pieces of junk and other stuff I found. While at first the orphanage caretaker was worried, as she had seen how I would quickly deny the chance for a new life in the past, I took the offer. So, that’s how Spirit Tech came to be. Turns out that, according to Maxwell, even for a Psykinox, I was unusually gifted. My I.Q. tests showed that I had a five digit I.Q., even when I was just ten, which, as Maxwell said to me a while ago, is unusually high, even for our race. So that helped me conquer various fields in my inventing and studies. So, that’s what happened to me.”

Zephyr was amazed, “I’m stunned that you were able to survive all this time by yourself. We Psykinoxes are a hardy race to begin with, able to adapt and survive quite easily, but you take that to an extreme. Melody and I still needed grandpa to help care for us, but you we able to take care of yourself even at such a young age. Guess you were just built better, or the prophecy helped back you up. Either way, you’re quite extreme for a Psykinox.”

Django replied, “Thanks… I think…”

Noble gave a heavy sigh, “So that’s why I was unable to locate you. No wonder you slipped past Lucifer’s radar for so long, as even your own grandfather couldn’t track you down. But I am grateful you survived all this time, and I’m glad to see you have a good group of friends to support you. I know it’s been a long fight, Django, and it’s only gonna get longer and harder, but at least I can rest easy knowing that my grandson is still alive and well. And please forgive me for failing to track you down. I tried, I mean it, but at least now I know why I failed. But please forgive me; I really did my best to try to find you.”

“Yes, grandpa, I can forgive you. It was at least partly my fault, as I did purposely avoid any contact with anyone else for a number of years. So it wasn’t your fault, and at least I’m glad to know that some of my family remains. Maybe now the pain in my heart and soul can ease a bit knowing that I’m not the last Spirit anymore.”

Noble then stood up, “I’m grateful you are willing to forgive me, Django. I failed you, your mother, and your father, so I’m grateful you are willing to give your old grandpa another chance. But know that you still have family, and I can see how tightly-knit this group is, becoming similar to a family, so I’m glad to see you’ve overcome those problems. I do have one thing to give you, however. It may help turn the tables on Lucifer and awaken a great power that has been present since the dawn of time and space itself.”

Fiona asked, “There is a power that great in existence? And how can you have something that can help awaken it?”

“There is an old legend that came around the time our ancestor, Astral, was born. It is called; The Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time. There are three dragons that can awaken the creator of all things. The being that created all worlds, all universes, all dimensions, using its godly powers: the Numeron Dragon. Whoever wields at least two of these dragons can call this divine beast to assist them. I know Lucifer has one of the dragons: Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon, the Dragon of Time. I hold one of the three dragons: Number 46: Dragluon. The last one I hope is in your possession, Django. It is Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon, the Dragon of Light, and please tell me you have it.”

Django nodded, reaching into his deck holder and taking out a card. He revealed it, allowing Noble to take a good look. He smiled in relief.

“Thank the Numeron, you have it. So that means when I give you the Number I’m holding, then you will have two of the three pieces. That will be enough to help you call forth the Numeron Dragon onto your side. While all three would be more preferred, given the fact that Lucifer is not likely to just hand over his main Number, two out of three will suffice. While I don’t know exactly how to call forth the Numeron Dragon with these Numbers, I do know that with two in your possession, it’ll help tip the scales into our favor.”

Just then a voice stated, “My, such lovely Numbers. I think I’ll take them.”

They all turned to see Onyx walk up to them, giving a toothy sneer.

Tempest groaned, “Not you, Onyx. Get lost.”

Cody snapped, “Yeah! These Numbers aren’t yours, so git before I pound ya!”

Melody said, “Judging by your expressions, I take it this guy isn’t a friend.”

Fiona explained, “He’s a Number Hunter, and a nasty one at that. He challenged Django with the Numbers on the line, but thankfully lost. However, Django was unable to retrieve the Numbers he holds due to his powers still being unrefined and the fact that Onyx is at least half Elemental. Which means he may have properties that grant him some resistance to Django’s powers.”

Noble stood up, eyes flaring dangerously, “You’re dealing with forces that a cretin like you should not even be near! I don’t care who or what you are, these Numbers do not belong to you and they never will! I suggest you back off right now, or else.”

Onyx sneered, “Or else what, old man? My spirits will protect me from you, you old geezer. But take your best shot.”

Several spirits appeared behind Onyx, glaring down at Noble, who was completely unfazed. One spirit, the spirit of Malefic Rainbow Dragon, lunged out at him, but to everyone’s surprise, Noble grabbed the spirit’s neck and started to increase the pressure of his grip. This caused the spirit tremendous pain as it struggled to break free.

Onyx sputtered, “B-But how?! How are you able to hurt my dragon!?”

Noble growled, “We Spirit Family members can do what we want to Duel Spirits. That means we can either strengthen them… or destroy them. Hence our name. I can crush your Duel Spirit right here and right now with just my bare hands, so don’t try anything funny. With just a wave of my hand, I can obliterate all the spirits you posses, you sharp toothed nutjob. So I suggest you back off before I break you and your spirits!”

He let go of Malefic Rainbow Dragon, who, after coughing a bit, quickly retreated behind Onyx, terrified. This caused the other spirits to retreat as well, terror and fear in their eyes. Noble’s eyes started to glow, creating a larger, more menacing projection of them over his head. This, in turn terrified the spirits and Onyx even more. Noble then started to approach Onyx, slowly and menacingly, eyes glowing brighter. Onyx bolted from the spot, running as fast as he could, cursing and swearing revenge at the older Psykinox. When he was out of the area, Noble calmed down, the projected eyes vanishing, and turned back to the others. All of them had surprised expressions on their faces.

Django sputtered, “Grandpa…? Since when did you get so… terrifying?”

“Sorry, but I will not let anyone hurt my family again. Lucifer is one thing, but a lowly thug is another. Even so, I failed my family once; I will not let it happen again. So I’ll protect my loved ones with all my might to ensure that they will not fall at the hands of Lucifer, or anyone else, again. I want to protect what’s left of my loved ones, and no one will stop me from doing so. But only you have the power to stop Lucifer for good, Django, so I’ll have to leave that part to you. But I apologize for my aggression, but someone like him needs to be taught a lesson the hard way.”

Leo said, “We’re hardly complaining, but boy, who knew that you could be so menacing and forceful. Remind me to stay on your good side.”

Noble chuckled, “You have nothing to worry about, young one, as I do not threaten allies. But I guess I’ve changed due to the losses of our family, but I fear that you changed the most, Django. Yet I am pleased to see that you seemed to have overcome those problems. Now, back to business. Let me give you this Number before someone like that Onyx fellow decides to annoy us again.”

He reached under his cloak and took out a card. He presented it to Django, who gently took it. He then held it together with the other Number, causing both to glow briefly. What sounded like two low roars could be heard from them, as if they were responding to each other. This also caused the Spirit Crest to resonate and start blinking. After a few moments, everything went quiet. Django placed both cards back into his deck holder.

Noble said, “Good, the stage has been set. Now all we have to do is find out how to summon the great deity itself. But at least now we know that the scales have been tipped into our favor. Django, my grandson, Zephyr, Melody and I will be living here in Cyber City now. That way I can keep an eye on you as well as keep track of events that have yet to come. We will be living in a large apartment near the center of the city. I’ll call you in a few days when we’ve settled in. But know that you still have family. We’ll be in touch. Take care of yourself. And you five… keep an eye on Django, please. I don’t want to lose him again, so please help him any way you can.”

Tempest stated strongly, “We will, we promise. Django is very valuable to us. Despite his pain and suffering, he united us together, creating our wondrous group. We’ll always support each other, so don’t worry. I just hope you’ll be around long enough to see Django and me get married. Who knows? You might end up a great-grandfather.”

Django blushed, “Tempest, isn’t it a bit early to be thinking about marriage? We’re still dating, you know! So don’t make such long-term plans just yet!”

She replied smoothly, eyes narrowing mischievously, “A girl can dream, can’t she? I know we still have Lucifer to deal with, but that doesn’t mean we can’t think about such things. After all, once Lucifer is gone, then nothing will stop us.”

Zephyr chuckled, “Well, well, well, looks like Big D has roped in quite the catch. Who knew that Elementals could be so flirty toward us Psykinoxes, especially with their ‘purity and preservation of race’ mindset? Guess there’s always one oddball. But she’s a good catch, Django, so don’t lose her.”

Django stated, blushing feverishly, “You’re not helping, Zephyr!”

Melody teased, “Someone’s getting flustered. Who knew you’d win the heart of such a knock-out? You’ve got good tastes, Big D. I see good looking kids in your future.”

Tempest smirked, striking a pose, while Django’s entire face turned beet red. The rest of the gang, including Noble, Zephyr, and Melody, laughed, making Django even more sheepish. Tempest then started to nuzzle him, making his blush deeper, but also cracking a small smile. After a while, with a final goodbye, the other three Spirits left the area, leaving the gang alone. When Django’s face returned to normal, they decided to go about their day as per normal, but deep inside, the inventor felt a surge of relief.

He said silently, “I’m glad to see that I still have family left. At least I now know that I’m not the last Spirit. Though it looks like Melody and Zephyr haven’t changed much, especially Melody’s teasing, despite their losses. Guess I’m the one who’s changed a bit too much. Guess it’s my own fault, but I’m glad to know that some family members survived. Now, my next task is to figure out this legend in hopes that’ll tip the scales into my favor. We shall see.”

Next Chapter: Kain Strikes Back

Well, looks like Django's not the last Spirit after all. And we got to see a bit more of the Spirit family's powers, as well as more backstory behind the events of the past. And a small appearance of Onyx, too. Now, judging by the next chapter, looks like Kain will be making yet another appearance. But who will be at the receiving end of his wrath? We shall see soon enough.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 23 up!)

Just a bump if you will, so I don't lose track of this thread. The next chapter is in the works, now that it's a bit cooler today, so it's coming along a bit smoother. I still don't feel so great, but at least it's not as hot or humid as it has been, which helps my mood. Expect it hopefully in the next few days. Later.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 24 up!)

Well, I took forever on this chapter. Still not doing so good, but I guess I'm better than I have been. Anyway, here is the next instalment of my series. Time for a very complex Duel.

Kain Strikes Back

At Kannon Corp, Kain was working hard on his deck. Using a simulator, he was testing out various ideas and strategies. According to the simulator’s log, most of his strategies have ended in failure. This, however, didn’t deter him from his goal.

He said to himself, “I have to find a way to shut down Django’s deck of Numbers once and for all! Somehow he always weasels his way out of defeat. Whether it is those Numbers, Destiny Draw, or just luck, he somehow slips through my fingers and comes out on top. I have to find a way to finally defeat him and claim his title as World Champion. The only tactic that seems to have any effect is using my Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, as its Photon Howling can negate the Numbers’ powers, but only if it’s summoned with Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon as part of it. But out of all my simulations, Neo Galaxy-Eyes is the only plan that seems to work. So I’ll have to put it to the test against Django himself. This time, he won’t win!”

Later that day, Django was with the rest of the gang. They were discussing various topics, mostly about the other Numbers.

Jack asked, “Hey, Django, any more Numbers come into range as of late?”

The inventor shook his head, “No, haven’t detected any new Numbers recently. But I am keeping tabs on Draco’s and Onyx’s hunts, particularly Onyx. While I trust Draco, Onyx has proven dangerous, so I don’t want to give him any openings that we’d regret later on. Lucifer is another Number Hunter I want to avoid gaining any more power, but even though I managed to scan his energy signature, I can’t track him until he comes within range of Cyber City. So at this point, there hasn’t been any new Number activity as of late. I just wish I knew how many Numbers Lucifer has, so I can figure out what Numbers are left.”

A voice said, “I might be able to help you there.”

They all turned to see Chronos walk up to them, much to their surprise.

Tempest’s eyes widened, “Chronos! It’s been a long time. What brings you to Cyber City?”

Chronos smiled, “Good to see you all again. Hmm… and it looks like you acquired the Spirit Crest. That’ll help out big time. Anyway, I came to talk to Django.” He turned to the fellow Psykinox, “Django, while we don’t know exactly how many Numbers Lucifer has in his possession, my father did find out a few of them. Since he knew I’m on the best terms with you, he asked me to deliver this to you.” He took out a data disk, “This disk contains the known Number that Lucifer possesses. Father had to encrypt it, however, to keep others from getting their hands on the info. As of now, Lucifer controls at least eleven Numbers; one is, obviously, Number 107, his main Number. This disk has those Numbers’ names, so that should help in your mission. I hope this sheds some light on what Lucifer is up to and what kind of power he possesses.”

Django took the disk, smiling, “Thank you, Chronos, that’s a big help. With this I’ll be able to get a bit of insight on Lucifer’s power level and collected Numbers. So, he has at least eleven Numbers that we know of at this time… Do you know what the power and Ranks of these Numbers are?”

Chronos shook his head, “Sadly, no, we just know the names of them. Father tried to find out more, but Lucifer would’ve figured it out by then, so he decided not to push his luck. After all, even with his great power, my father is no match for Lucifer. So all we have are the names at this time. Sorry.”

Cody stated, “No big deal, Chronos. Anythin’ can be useful, so even if it’s just the names of the Numbers, that’s still somethin’ to work with. Tell Vylon thanks for passin’ this on to us.”

Django put the disk into his cyber pack, nodding, “I agree with Cody, even if it’s just the names of the Numbers, it’ll still provide useful. At least now I can add more Numbers to my grid chart, as I’m still flying somewhat blind. Lucifer is far more aware of his strength and mission while I’m learning on the job, so anything helps. Thanks again, Chronos, this’ll help.”

The teen smiled, “I’m glad to help. Lucifer must be stopped at all costs. He’s a danger to even the other Psykinoxes, so he must be shut down before any more lives are harmed by him. He has, unfortunately, labeled my family as traitors to the race, but we’re willing to accept that if it means fighting on the right side.”

Django suddenly got a chill, making his wild hair stand up on end.

Fiona asked, “Django, is everything okay? You got one of those chills again. Do you detect Lucifer or something?”

Chronos asked, confused, “Chills? What does that mean?”

Leo explained, “You see, due to past paranoia problems, Django has gained a forewarning sense. It alerts him to possible threats or dangers. It used to send him into a trance-like state, but now it gives him chills. Either way, it means that something dangerous is coming.”

Tempest looked past them, eyes widening, “And I think I know what. Kain and Nicholas are coming. Hmm… looks like they decided to walk this time. But that’s probably what Django’s sensing.”

Cody nodded, “Yeah, that’s probably it, Tempest, and Kain did say he’d challenge D-Man to a Duel soon. Guess that day is today.”

They all turned and waited as Kain and Nicholas walked up to them. Kain had a confident grin on his face, which caused Django to narrow his eyes.

Kain stated, “Django, the day has come for me to finally take you down! When I’m through with you, you’ll be left a broken man! Not even your Numbers will save you now! Even though I’ve yet to see Utopia’s third and final form, I have everything I need to win this time! So are you ready to lose it all?”

Django stated, “Well, for starters, Kain, you’re a bit late to the party. Utopia now has four evolved forms, having recently obtained a new one. So there are still two forms of Utopia you have yet to see. And secondly, I knew you’d follow up on your promise, so to speak. If you want to Duel so badly, so be it. Just don’t blame me when I flatten your dragons again.” He took out his standard D-Pad, “D-Pad, let’s go!” He then followed it up with his Duel Gazer, “Duel Gazer, let’s rock and roll!”

Kain armed himself with his Blue-Eyes styled D-Pad and Duel Gazer, while Tempest and the others donned their Duel Gazers.

“Augmented Reality Visual link established.”

Both drew their starting hands, Life Points set at 4000.

“Let’s Duel!” they said in unison.

Django touched his deck, “Since you challenged me, I’ll open things up. I Draw!” He looked at his new card, thinking, “Hmm… Gagaga Magician.” He then looked at his hand, smiling, “This’ll be good.” He said aloud, “I summon Gagaga Magician in Attack Mode!”

Gagaga Magician appeared on the field, giving his standard battle cry in the process.

“But wait, there’s more. I activate his ability! I change his Level from Level Four to Level Eight!”

The lights on Gagaga Magician’s buckle glowed, changing from four to eight.

“Now for a different twist on this tactic. I activate the Spell: Black Magic Ritual! By Tributing monsters whose total Levels are eight or more, I can Ritual Summon a new monster. Since my Gagaga Magician is at Level Eight, all I need to do is Tribute him alone.”

Leo smiled, “Brilliant! By using Gagaga Magician’s level manipulation ability combined with a Ritual Spell, he effectively has the power to summon a powerful monster right off the bat!”

Chronos smiled, “Django never fails to amaze. And on top of that, there are no Ritual Monsters in the game that are above Level Eight, so Gagaga Magician can effectively summon any one of them no problem with just himself.”

Django played the Spell which summoned a ritual platform and two staff-shaped incense burners. Gagaga Magician hovered over one of them, allowing the purple mist to absorb him, making him vanish. Kain watched in horror as a large spiraling energy shot up into the air, creating dark clouds. Slowly, a monster emerged from those clouds, gracefully landing on the platform.

Django stated, “I Ritual Summon the Magician of Black Chaos in Attack Mode!”

The Magician of Black Chaos was a mighty-looking Spellcaster. He was garbed in a form-fitting full-body black leather suit with several belt-like straps in various places with dark red accents and parts. On his head was a large wizard hat that had two prongs similar to downward facing horns, black in color with dark red trimmings, and was holding a long, narrow scepter with a gem at the end. The only visible part of his body was his face, which was a metallic blue with piercing eyes and black makeup, along with a wild mane of long black hair. He was a Level Eight monster with stats of 2800/2600

Kain sputtered, “You summoned a powerful monster on the first turn!? That’s insane!”

Django grinned, “Well, Kain, you should know by now that my regular monsters have the ability to set up powerful plays, even if they are generally lacking in printed power. So summoning my chaos mage was easy enough. But enough of that, I place one card face-down to end my turn.”

Kain snarled, “I sill crush you. It’s my turn, I Draw!” He looked at his new card, gaining a grin, “I place this monster in face-down Defense Mode and put one card face-down on the field. That’s all for now.”

Cody said, “Fer someone who talks so much ‘bout power and havin’ impressive monsters, that was a pretty lame move by Kain.”

Tempest stated, “Don’t underestimate Kain. His monsters can be nasty ones. Even something as simple as a Giant Germ can be enough of a problem for anyone facing him. Django will have to be careful.”

The inventor thought, “Tempest has a point. Even Kain’s weaker monsters tend to have strong effects. But that’s a risk I’m gonna have to take, as whatever that is could be even more dangerous if left alone.” He said aloud, “Okay then, I Draw! Now I’ll send your monster on a one-way trip to the Graveyard! Magician of Black Chaos, attack Kain’s hidden monster with Chaos Scepter Blast!”

Magician of Black Chaos held his staff high, gave it a spin, then slammed it into the ground, sending a dark energy orb that traveled over the ground toward the hidden monster. It was revealed shortly before the attack. It looked like a Morphing Jar, but it was mechanical. It was a Level Three monster with stats of 900/900.

“Oh no! Not Cyber Jar!”

Kain sneered, “Too late, Django! When Cyber Jar is flipped face up, it destroys all monsters on the field! Then we each have to draw five cards and summon any Level Four or lower monsters that we drew. So your chaos mage is history!”

Cyber Jar fired a beam at Magician of Black Chaos, destroying him but also destroying itself. Django grimaced as he drew five cards, looked at them, then made his move.

“I summon Queen’s Knight, Gagaga Caesar, and one monster in face-down Defense Mode.”

Kain drew five cards, looked at them, then made his move.

He stated, “I summon La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp, X-Head Cannon, Z-Metal Tank, and Blade Knight in Attack Mode!”

Four new monsters appeared on the field. La Jinn was a muscular green genie with a long, wispy tail and closed eyes. He was a Level Four monster with stats of 1800/1000. X-Head Cannon was a large blue and yellow machine armed with two large cannons on its shoulders, a heavily armored torso, a futuristic head with glowing eyes, and a large mace-like lower body. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1800/1500. Z-Metal Tank was a yellow tank-like machine with large tread wheels, a flat, oval body, and a ball-shaped head with a single glowing eye. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1500/1300. Blade Knight was a fully armored knight armed with a sharp, curved, single-edged blade, a large shield, and a strong body. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1000.

Cody grimaced, “That’s not good. Not only did D-Man lose Magician of Black Chaos, but now he’s got four bruiser monsters to deal with. I hope he has a plan, otherwise Kain can really go on the offensive.”

Django said silently, “Unfortunately, even if I wanted to attack, I can’t. Gagaga Caesar cannot attack unless there is another Gagaga monster on my field, and the only monster Queen’s Knight can fight against is Z-Metal Tank, but that’ll result in a Double K.O., so that won’t work either. But I do have another idea in mind.” He said aloud, “I may not be able to attack again, but I have another trick up my sleeve! First off, I summon King’s Knight to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared on the field. King’s Knight was an impressive-looking male knight garbed in gold and orange armor that covered his entire torso with matching gauntlets and shoulder plates, tan skin, and short blonde hair. His lower body was partly covered by an armored kilt with sturdy knee-high boots, a blue cape, a very regal crown-like helmet, and was wielding a large sword and round shield. He was a Level Four monster with stats of 1600/1400.

Django asked, “Kain, do you see a pattern here? I have Queen’s Knight and King’s Knight. Do you know what happens next?”

Kain’s eyes widened, “Oh no! With both Queen’s Knight and King’s Knight, you can summon the final knight as well!”

Jack said, “Okay, now I’m lost. What does Kain mean?”

Leo explained, “When King’s Knight is Normal Summoned while Queen’s Knight is on Django’s field, he can Special Summon the third member of the group, Jack’s Knight, from his deck.”

Chronos added, “They’re called the Poker Knights, a trio of knights whose main tactic is to swarm the field when summoned in a certain order. Queen’s Knight needs to be summoned first, followed by King’s Knight, which allows Jack’s Knight to be summoned. They also have a fused form, which is a very powerful monster with an equally impressive ability. So if Django has Polymerization, once he summons Jack’s Knight, he can summon the, you could say ‘ace’ monster of the group.”

Django nodded, “On the nose, Leo and Chronos. So I Special Summon Jack’s Knight from my deck in Attack Mode!”

His D-Pad ejected a card which he played, summoning a new monster. Jack’s Knight was another impressive and heavily muscular warrior wearing sharp cobalt blue and black armor that revealed his midriff, tan skin, and long blonde hair. His lower body was protected by a similar, but longer, armored kilt with matching knee-high boots, sharp shoulder plates, a high, spiky blue crown-like helmet, and was wielding a large sword and a spade-shaped shield. He was a Level Five monster with stats of 1900/1000.

Django took a card from his hand, “You know, thanks to your Cyber Jar, I now have everything I need to summon one of my most powerful monsters. So even though you destroyed my chaos mage, I have just the monster needed to replace him. So I activate Polymerization! I fuse my Queen’s Knight, my King’s Knight, and my Jack’s Knight to form my most powerful Fusion Monster! Say hello to my Arcana Knight Joker, and I summon him in Attack Mode!”

The three knights held their swords up high, crossing the tips. From there, a spiraling vortex swallowed them up. Kain watched in horror as the new monster appeared before him.

Arcana Knight Joker was a formidable and powerful-looking warrior. His torso was encased in somewhat form-fitting black and silver armor that overlapped each other, while each shoulder was protected by a black orb with an upside-down arched gold and silver armor, shaped similar to Utopia’s, with a green gem on the outside, and armored strands decorated the lower part. His lower body was also protected by a long blue kilt that reached his ankles, but also had a regal gold and silver loinguard with a crest-like buckle, and strong armored boots. In his right hand was a large, broad, double-edged sword with a gold and silver hilt and a red gem at the bottom, while attached to his left arm was a spade-shaped shield with a sharp spike over his wrist. His skin was fair with piercing eyes, shoulder length black hair that turned violet further down, and a large black and silver sail-shaped helmet completed him. He was a Level Nine monster with stats of 3800/2500.

Kain backed up a bit, “Arcana Knight Joker! I’ve heard of him, but never seen him before! He’s one of the rarest Fusion Monsters in the game! Even Duelists that own the Poker Knights have never been able to use Arcana Knight Joker due to his rarity. Even I don’t own a copy of one. I never realized you had him in your deck. That knight could filet most of my monsters with ease!”

Django smiled, “Yes, I’ve had him for a while now, and have used him in a few tournaments in the past, but I don’t get to take him out too often. He’s the strongest Fusion Monster I use in my deck, and he’s augmented with a very powerful ability. But fortunately for you, my turn is just about over, so I place these two cards face-down on the field, then to finish things up I play Mirage of Nightmare. That’s all for now.”

Nicholas said in awe, “I never realized Django used such a powerful monster. I know he’s known for low powered ones, but I didn’t realize he had such a powerhouse in his deck. But Arcana Knight Joker is quite impressive in terms of power and appearance. I hope Kain knows what he’s doing, as that knight doesn’t look like it’ll be easy to take down.”

Kain stated, “I’ll find a way to crush you and your knight. So let’s get going. It’s my turn, I Draw!” but was cut off.

Django stated, “Mirage of Nightmare activates! Now I can draw until I’m holding four cards in my hand.” He drew four cards before stating, “Now for a new twist on this situation. I activate the Trap: Solomon’s Lawbook! This Trap allows me to skip my next Standby Phase, so that means, despite not having my usual combo in play, I can effectively dodge Mirage of Nightmare’s negative effect.”

Cody asked, “Okay, I’m confused. What’s the point of skippin’ his next Standby Phase?”

Tempest replied, “Well, Mirage of Nightmare’s negative effect activates during his Standby Phase. By using that Trap to skip his next Standby Phase, Django is able to use Mirage of Nightmare again next turn as well as dodge its drawback. So since he didn’t have Emergency Provisions on-hand, the usual combo, he had to improvise instead. But either way he’ll be fine.”

Kain stated, “Not too shabby there. Even without Emergency Provisions you managed to dodge the drawback of Mirage of Nightmare. But let’s move on, shall we? I activate my Trap: Virus Cannon! By Tributing any number of non-Token monsters I control, I can force you do send that many Spell Cards from your deck to the Graveyard! So I Tribute my La Jinn and my Blade Knight. That’ll force you to send two Spells from your deck to the Graveyard. So bye-bye, La Jinn and Blade Knight, as well as two Spells from your deck!”

The Trap revealed a strange machine. La Jinn and Blade Knight turned into energy bolts, were absorbed by the machine, and it fired two shots directly at Django’s deck. Two cards were sent from his deck into the now opened Graveyard Portal, before it closed up behind it.

Django said silently, “There goes Brain Control and Multiply. Not the biggest losses, but Brain Control could’ve helped, but I’ll make do.”

“Now, where was I? Oh yes, I was about to trash you good! I summon Y-Dragon Head to the field in Attack Mode!”

A new monster appeared on the field. Y-Dragon Head was a red mechanical dragon with a flat body, large wings, small claws, a long tail, an equally long neck, and an arrowhead-shaped head. It was a Level Four monster with stats of 1500/1600.

“Now for the fun part. I banish my three X-Y-Z monsters in order to Fusion Summon a monster of my own! I summon XYZ-Dragon Cannon in Attack Mode!”

Jack stated, “Hold on. Fusion Monsters need Polymerization to fuse them together. So how is Kain going to fuse those three machine monsters by banishing them along without using Polymerization?”

Leo explained, “The X-Y-Z monsters are unique in the fact that they don’t need Polymerization to summon their fused forms. To balance out that great summoning flexibility, the components need to be banished instead, therefore it makes it harder to regain them and perform another Fusion Summon. Also, unlike most other Fusions, all the pieces need to be on the field, so that’s another drawback to counterbalance the monsters’ power.”

The three monsters started to combine. Z-Metal Tank acted as the bottom part, while Y-Dragon head retracted its claws and wings, latching itself on top of Z-Metal Tank, while finally X-Head Cannon’s lower part connected to the top of Y-Dragon Head, creating the massive machine monster. It was a Level Eight monster with stats of 2800/2600.

Kain stated, “Now I activate my XYZ-Dragon Cannon’s ability! Once per turn, I can discard one card and target one card on your field. That card is destroyed! So I discard this card to target and destroy your Arcana Knight Joker!”

Kain discarded a card, which caused several cannons on the machine monster to target Arcana Knight Joker and fired. Django, however, was smiling.

He grinned, “Sorry, Kain, but you just activated my Arcana Knight Joker’s ability. When he’s targeted by the effect of a Monster, Spell, or Trap, all I have to do is discard the same type of card to negate that card. So I’ll discard this monster card, my Dododo Warrior, to negate your XYZ-Dragon Cannon!”

Django discarded Dododo Warrior, which created a barrier around Arcana Knight Joker. The blasts struck the barrier and dispersed around it, leaving Arcana Knight Joker unharmed.

Kain grimaced, “I knew Arcana Knight Joker had a powerful ability, but I didn’t realize it was THAT powerful. While I can now see it’s pointless to target your Joker, I can still attack your other monsters! XYZ-Dragon Cannon, take out Gagaga Caesar!”

XYZ-Dragon Cannon took aim with its cannons and fired. Gagaga Caesar cried out in despair as he was blasted off the field. Django shielded himself from the blasts, his Life Points dropping by 1000 to 3000.

“Now, to wrap things up, I place this card face-down and activate not one, but two Shards of Greed! That’s enough destruction for now.”

Django started, “Okay then, it’s my turn, I Draw! And since my Standby Phase is skipped, I don’t have to pay for Mirage of Nightmare’s drawback this turn.” He took another card from his hand, “Now I activate the Spell: Fusion Recovery! This card allows me to recover a Polymerization and one monster used for a Fusion Summon from my Graveyard to my hand. So I’ll add my Polymerization and Queen’s Knight from my Graveyard back to my hand.”

Two cards were ejected from his Graveyard. Django took them, revealing them to Kain, before adding them to his hand. He then took another card from his hand.

“Now, I Tribute my face-down monster in order to summon my Berfomet to the field in Attack Mode!”

Django’s hidden monster vanished, but was replaced by Berfomet. As he appeared, he started to glow.

“When Berfomet is Normal Summoned or Flip Summoned, I can add one Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts from my deck to my hand. You should know what’s gonna happen next, right?”

Berfomet fired a beam at Django’s deck, which ejected a card in the process. Django took it, revealing it to be Gazelle, before adding it to his hand.

“Now I activate Polymerization! I fuse my Berfomet and my Gazelle to form Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast in Attack Mode!”

Gazelle appeared briefly on the field before it started to overlap and fuse with Berfomet. Shortly afterwards, Chimera was standing before them. It gave a fierce roar as it hovered slightly off the ground, ready for battle.

“Now to keep the action going, I activate my Trap: Call of the Haunted! As you know, I can revive a monster from my Graveyard in Attack Mode. So I choose my Magician of Black Chaos, to give him another chance to defeat you!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing the Magician of Black Chaos to jump out. He took his position next to the other monsters, ready to fight, the Graveyard Portal closing up behind him.

Fiona smiled, “Awesome! Now Django’s got three powerhouses on the field! That overgrown lawnmower is in for it now!”

The inventor stated, “Now, face my monster’s blade! Arcana Knight Joker, attack XYZ-Dragon Cannon!”

Arcana Knight Joker charged in, sword held high, ready to slice the mechanical monster in half.

Kain stated, “Not so fast! I activate my Trap: Negate Attack! This Trap negates your attack and ends your Battle Phase! Sorry, but my monster isn’t going anywhere!”

The spiraling vortex blocked Arcana Knight Joker’s attack, forcing him back to his original position.

Django stated, “Nice move, but I’m not done yet. So I’ll place these two cards face-down. That’s all for now.”

Kain sneered, “About time. It’s my turn, I Draw!” but was cut off.

“Mirage of Nightmare activates again! Now I can draw until I’m holding four cards.” He drew four cards, looked at them, then stated, “Now I activate one of my face-down cards. You can probably guess what it is. It’s Emergency Provisions! So I’ll send Mirage of Nightmare to the Graveyard and regain 1000 Life Points, so I’m back to full power!”

Mirage of Nightmare vanishes in a flurry of sparkles, which rained down upon Django, restoring his Life Points by 1000 back to 4000.

Kain merely stated, “Big deal, now if you don’t mind, I have a turn to take. Since I drew a card during my Draw Phase, my two Shards of Greed each gain a Greed Counter!”

Both Shards of Greed started to glow, a counter above each of them going up from zero to one.

“Next up, I activate Pot of Greed. Now I can draw two more cards.” He drew two cards, looked at them, then stated strongly, “XYZ-Dragon Cannon, attack the Magician of Black Chaos!”

Cody sputtered, “Why would Kain do that?! It’ll just destroy his Dragon Cannon as well!”

Kain sneered, “As always, Lionheart, you’re a day late and a penny short! I activate the Spell: Shrink! This cuts any monster’s original Attack in half. So I choose the Magician of Black Chaos! So now only Django’s mage will be destroyed!”

Kain’s Spell took effect, depowering the Magician of Black Chaos, cutting his Attack in half down to 1400. XYZ-Dragon Cannon turned its cannons toward him and fired. He was engulfed in a large explosion, Django bracing himself from the blast, and once the smoke had cleared, the magician was gone. Django’s Life Points dropped by 1400 to 2600.

“Looks like your chaos mage has been having trouble staying on the field for more than one turn. Pity. To wrap up this turn, I place one card face-down on the field. That’s enough damage for now.”

Django touched his deck, “Then it’s my turn, I Draw! Next up, I summon my Queen’s Knight to the field in Attack Mode!”

Queen’s Knight appeared on the field, looking mighty and proud.

“And, since I Normal Summoned a Level Four monster, I can Special Summon Kagetokage from my hand, and I’ll also put it in Attack Mode!”

Kagetokage crawled its way onto the field, its red headlight-like eyes levitating off its shadowy body.

“Now I Overlay my Queen’s Knight and Kagetokage! With these two monsters I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia in Attack Mode!”

Queen’s Knight became a yellow orb of light while Kagetokage became a purple one. Both shot up into the air and entered the galaxy-style Overlay Network. Out emerged Utopia’s sealed form, which quickly opened up, revealing the radiant warrior inside.

Kain grinned, thinking, “Finally, he brought out Utopia. Now I can finally crush it once and for all.”

Django stated, “Now let’s try this again. Arcana Knight Joker, attack XYZ-Dragon Cannon!”

Arcana Knight Joker lunged at XYZ-Dragon Cannon, sword held high, ready to strike.

Kain stated, “Not so fast! I activate my second Negate Attack! This negates your attack and ends your Battle Phase! Tough break, Django.”

Leo growled, “You can always count on Kain to have two Negate Attacks in his deck. That’s the second time in a row that he blocked Arcana Knight Joker’s attack.”

Fiona added, “Arcana Knight Joker is one of Django’s strongest monsters, and Kain is obsessed with power. So I wouldn’t be surprised if he was trying to keep Django from using his power out of fear of being dethroned, since Kain always likes to be the boss of the field.”

Django growled, “I’m far from done, Kain. So I switch my Chimera to Defense Mode and place two cards face-down to end my turn.”

Kain sneered, “A desperate move for my desperate prey! So it’s my turn, I Draw! And that means both of my Shards of Greed gain one more Greed Counter, totaling two!”
Both Shards of Greed started to glow, both of their counters going up from one to two.

“Now I can send both of them to the Graveyard to draw a total of four cards from my deck!”

Both Shards of Greed shattered in a flurry of sparkles, causing Kain’s deck to glow. He drew four cards from his deck, looked at them, then started to laugh.

“You’re done, Django! First of all, I activate Graceful Charity. So I draw three cards then discard two.” He drew three more cards, looked at his hand, then discarded two before making his next move. “Next up, I activate the Spell: Ancient Rules! This allows me to Special Summon any Level Five or higher Normal Monster from my hand. So I Special Summon my Cosmo Queen in Attack Mode!”

Cosmo Queen appeared on the field, ready to battle.

“But I’m not done yet! I activate Monster Reborn to revive a monster from my Graveyard! So I choose the monster that I just sent to the Graveyard via Graceful Charity! My Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, and I’m putting it in Attack Mode!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allow Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon to emerge from it. Once it had fully emerged, the Graveyard Portal closed up behind it. It gave its trademark roar, teeth and claws bared.

Tempest stated worriedly, “Here it comes. Kain’s gonna summon Neo Galaxy-Eyes!”

Kain laughed, “That’s correct! I Overlay my Level Eight Galaxy-Eyes, Cosmo Queen, and XYZ-Dragon Cannon! With these three monsters I build the Overlay Network and Xyz Summon! Arise my mighty Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!”

Galaxy-Eyes and XYZ-Dragon Cannon both became yellow orbs of light while Cosmo Queen became a purple one. They shot up into the air and entered the black hole-style Overlay Network. Then the two-pronged structure appeared in Kain’s hands, which he hurled into the Overlay Network. It erupted with power and shortly afterward Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon appeared on the field.

The obnoxious man laughed, “This monster will spell out your doom, Django! I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes’ ability! When it’s Xyz Summoned using Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon as one of its components, it can negate all other face-up card effects! So all of your monsters lose their special abilities! Go, Photon Howling!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes gave off a triple roar from its three heads. The rippling effect of the roars caused Utopia, Chimera, and Arcana Knight Joker to turn dark, draining them of their power.

Cody said, “This isn’t good. Now all of D-Man’s monsters are powerless, which means Neo Galaxy-Eyes can terrorize any of them without fear.”

Kain laughed, “I’m about to rid the field of you and your monsters! First off, I activate Neo Galaxy-Eyes…" but was cut off.

Django stated, "Not so fast! I activate my Trap: Breakthrough Skill! This card negates the ability of one of your monsters until the end of the turn! So I'll negate Neo Galaxy-Eyes' ability, preventing from removing Utopia's Overlay Units and powering itself up!"

Django's Trap revealed itself, firing a beam at Neo Galaxy-Eyes, causing its body to turn dark.

Chronos smiled, "Nice play, Django. That'll keep Neo Galaxy-Eyes from gain more power as well as multiple attacks this turn."

Kain snarled, "You got out of that one, but I'm far from done, as I can still attack! Neo Galaxy-Eyes, attack one of the two monsters Django has that has been the bane of my existence! Attack Utopia now with Ultimate Photon Stream of Destruction!”

Neo Galaxy-Eyes charged up its triple breath attack, took aim, and fired its attack. Django’s eyes narrowed and he grinned.

“Sorry, Kain, but that won’t happen! I activate the Trap: Shift! And you should know what this Trap does by now. It redirects your attack to another monster! So I choose my Chimera the Flying Mythical Beast! And since it’s in Defense Mode, I won’t take any damage!”

The attack veered off from Utopia and instead charged toward Chimera. It was obliterated in an instant, Django bracing himself as the blast engulfed his field. Once the smoke had cleared, Chimera was gone, but Django remained unfazed.

Kain snarled, “You and your Traps! Just how many Traps do you have in that deck of yours!? I almost got rid of that blasted Utopia, and once again you weaseled your way out of its destruction! You will pay for that!”

Django huffed, “Big deal, Kain, I won’t let one of my most trusted monsters get blown to bits that easily. But enough of that, Chimera’s ability activates. When it’s destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, I can revive one of the components used to summon it. So I choose Berfomet, and I’m putting it in Defense Mode!”

The Graveyard Portal opened up, allowing Berfomet to jump out and go into a kneeling position, arms crossed in front of it.

Nicholas said, “You gotta admit, Django is resourceful. He always seems to have a plan ready when needed. And since Chimera’s ability activates in the Graveyard, then it didn’t matter that Chimera had its ability negated, so Django still has plenty of field presence.”

Tempest placed a hand over her heart, “Whew, that was close. Kain almost destroyed Utopia, but Django managed to prevent that and still has three monsters on the field. That should stall Kain for a bit.”

Kain snarled, “You think you’re so clever, don’t you, Django? You managed to get out of one attack, but I assure you that you won’t escape the next one!”

Next Chapter: Clash of the Titans

Talk about action-packed! And we have the return of Chronos, who will be appearing more frequently over time. And we have the debut of many new monsters to boot. So that's the update for now, hopefully it won't take me nearly as long to get the next chapter up and running. Later all.
 
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Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 24 up!)

Awards feedback:

I think for what you are trying to write and o, this story works: it is clearly inspired by the general anime style and format, and for that sort of writing method/style it does work and does it well. However, that method of writing is in no ways perfect, and I think at times you follow the structure of those sort of shows too much and do not really make the story your own and give it your own twist rather than making it so close to that method.

For the specifics: there are clear signs the plot will be building towards an epic showdown between Django and Lucifer, and each chapter seems to bring things another step closer. Chapter 18 certainly helped raise the score a bit by presenting some new elements, as largely the storyline so far seemed to be a repeat of stuff happening at the start leading to a duel at the very end, which was getting rather repetitive. I do think that the previous Season could have been addressed more or there be some sort of clear distinction that this was a ‘new’ season, as the previous events basically got referenced in the first chapter and then they moved on.
You definitely should work on describing the setting more and painting the picture of where the story is taking place. I do not really know where we are or what time period this takes place in: I have the impression it is a city but I cannot be sure.
I think the recurring element of the chapters being evil people being sent after Django and he or someone then duelling them is a bit repetitive: there is a reason why Team Rocket no longer appears in every episode of the Pokemon anime, and I think your story could really improve by making the duels rarer and throwing some new challenges to your characters.
Characterization was alright, with much of it done through clothing which gave a visual element to the story. For the three that I specifically lookeda t:

Django: He has good depth with his back story and motivations, but it is laid out a bit blatantly throughout the story. I think you need to make him less of your typical hero and give him a broader range of emotions and make the dialogue more personal to him. Django does well with the tragic, orphaned hero with loyal friends and fighting a monster, but I think there needs to be more to make him stand out.

Tempest: The point I read up to, her secrets were just beginning to come out, and I think those elements help make her one of the more interesting character and I would like to see what happens next with them. I do think she needs a bigger role than friend and love interest to spice her up and give her more to do, and I think she should stop thinking about Django all the time and just thinking about him and perhaps could work with her own storyline: maybe give her something that will eventually tie back in with the central plot?

Lucifer: I am a being honest, I do not see why anyone would be afraid of Lucifer. He essentially always fails in what he does and does not really do much but set up the plot for most of the chapters. He needs to have more of a personality that is not shared by most other villains, and should do stuff that is more violent or villainous than just trying to defeat people in duels - that clearly never works for him, and for him to be threatening he needs to be capable of doing a lot worse than that.

With the other characters, they were alright but I think there is too large of a supporting cast that does not massively contribute much. I think you should trim them down a bit somehow and focus on expanding your core characters further, or give those supporting players more to do.

Final thoughts:
The story has a lot of potential, and the revelations about the prophetic battle Django, Lucifer and their families are involved in was a much needed boost that shook up the story. I think you need to focus on making this less like a Saturday morning cartoon and making it more your own take and your own story: less duelling, make Lucifer more of a real threat and give more plotlines that don't necessarily have to do with cards. I think this could be a truly epic, awe inspiring story, but the plot needs to be tidied up more to reach those levels.
 
Re: Psychic Duelist Django (Season 2: Chaos Control: Chapter 24 up!)

ooooh CL!!!! why did you do this to me? :( I was in tears reading chapter 1!! Why did you make it so emotional *snif* I really, really feel horrible for Django..but at least he has his friends. So sad. Hopefully he will murder Lucifer soon. hahaha I quite liked the pokemon references in this chapter ( emerald green and sapphire blue) that was really smart XD but still!! a very emotional chapter :'( well done!!
 
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