Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU (Ch 23/Arc 2 - 14 UP)

Wyhe · March 27, 2009

Note: I made a few changes to Ch 6 to keep up with the flow of the duel properly.

-Elise only had 2300 LP left due to Iron Chain Repairman's effect.

-Subbra only placed 1 face-down on the field so far

[spoiler=Ch 7-Two Way]

13:55, 7 May 2092

New Colombo Airbase, New Colombo, Sinhala

A military base is never truly complete, not without a café. Even in the war-torn Ceylon Island, the New Colombo Airbase surprisingly kept a café for military personnel & other guests on special trips. Perhaps it was the fact that the real fighting of the war was long displaced into the jungles, then it was built for soldiers for leisure.

Covered from the summer heat by a shade, Victoria was taking up a sip of her coffee there, unaware of the dangers coming to her. Suddenly, some soldiers walked up to her.

“Foreigner, you are under arrest,” said one of them.

“…did Elise & Roger screw up?” thought Victoria, “best thing to do now is to play it cool.”

“Under what charge & it better be validated,” responded Victoria.

“We have concrete evidence that you are in league with the Tamil Tigers,” said the soldier, “and now if you come with us quietly…”

But, that soldier was suddenly pushed to collide with another table by a vacuum force. Roger’s Liberty Wings made its appearance & stopped quickly. Roger got off it & stepped out in front of Victoria to guard her.

“Not a chance that you’ll ever happen,” said Roger as he held up his fist, ready to fight.

The remaining 2 soldiers simply charged to take him down. However, Roger unleashed a volley of vacuum wave punches & that was enough to knock out all of them without a sweat. The first soldier just regained his conscious & held up a gun, but a wooden staff hit his hand & the he dropped the gun.

“Good thing I still got to do something,” said Taici, who was the one with the staff.

“Roger, can you explain what was going on here?” asked Victoria.

“You can say we uncovered an unspeakable truth about our case…” answered Roger, “…and it is that the kidnap is actually done by the Sinhalese commander. Could this be foul play on the part of the Sinhalese?”

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Alright, it seems that Roger made it in time to save Victoria like a knight that he’s not. But now, more problems are at foot. Tamil Subbra Angria was duelling Sinhalese Piccolo Raj Gandesh on the highways of New Colombo. Just where is he heading? Oh yes, the First Strike Memorial. Say, Elise is also duelling there too. This “Mr. Shikyo” has some planning of his own here…

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13:58, 7 May 2092

First Strike Memorial, New Colombo, Sinhala

In this duel, it would seem that Elise was losing out in this duel. She was up against Kryal & he’s no pushover with his Iron Chain Deck, an aggressive mill strategy that shall destroy her Life Points or Deck one way or another. Down to 29 cards after she drew her card, things didn’t brightly for her.

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Kryal (LP: 3300) Elise (LP: 2300)[/align]

“I draw,” said Elise, “and I Summon a Marauding Captain in Attack Mode.” (1200/400)

Suddenly, a portal appeared & a soldier appeared. He donned a red cape with a pair of swords.

“And by his effect allows me to Special Summon another Monster…and I choose…my second Marauding Captain,” said Elise as her second Marauding Captain came out. (1200/400)

“Marauding Captain’s effect forces the opponent to always attack him before any Warrior Monster,” noted Tianan, “therefore, with two of them on one side of the field, battle is impossible. She’s a brilliant one!”

“And I end my turn,” said Elise.

Kyral made no sound, but he already had drawn his card for the turn. And then, he quickly played another card in his hand.

“Activate Spell Card Poison Chain,” Kryal said as the card appeared, “by not conducting Battle Phase, cards are sent from Deck to Graveyard equal to number of Iron Chain Monsters. Activate Iron Chain Repairman’s effect.”

Iron Chain Repairman groaned as he lifted up his hammer & slammed it against the floor. Suddenly, the Iron Chain Snake appeared from the ground. Also, another Iron Chain Snake appeared on the field too. (800/1200 x2)

“Activate Golden Sarcophagus,” said Kyral as a golden chest appeared & a hidden card went inside it, “…end turn…and effects of Poison Chain & Paralysing Chain activates…”

Elise was then forced to send another 3 more cards to the Graveyard & was zapped by electricity. That move left her Deck with 26 cards left.

“Even without attacking, he actually damaged the missy,” claimed Tianan.

“Hey! I ain’t no missy!” Elise retorted.

Kryal (LP: 3300) Elise (LP: 2000)

“…draw…” said Elise as she drew her card…the Nitro Synchron, “Marauding Captains, attack the Iron Chain Snakes!”

The 2 Marauding Captain let out a battle cry & slashed the chain-like snake. Although it was not destroyed, the damage dealt was obvious.

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Kryal (LP: 2500) Elise (LP: 2000)[/align]

“And my turn is all done for now,” said Elise.

“Draw,” Kyral spoke, “Summon Iron Chain Blaster in Defence Mode.” (1100/800)

Suddenly, another Iron Chain Monster came up. It was more of a machine with a sniper gun positioned in front.

“Effect activates; you take 800 damage by sending another Iron Chain Monster t the Graveyard,” Kryal said.

One of the Iron Chain Snakes was loaded inside the gun & Iron Chain Blaster fired a blast at Elise directly.

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Kryal (LP: 2500) Elise (LP: 1200)[/align]

“And now…Special Summon Iron Chain Snake with Iron Chain Repairman’s effect,” said Kryal as the Iron Chain Snake returned to the field again in Defence Mode, (800/1200) “and I place Iron Chain Repairman & the second Iron Chain Snake to Defence Mode too.”

The other Iron Chain Snake also curled up around its long body in defence. Iron Chain Repairman also knelt down with his hammer out in front.

“And finally…end turn,” Kryal declared.

However, Elise was reduced to only 21 cards in her Deck & then she was dealt to another electrical shock throughout her body. However, among those 4 cards, she noted that Quillbolt Hedgehog was there.

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Kryal (LP: 2500) Elise (LP: 900)[/align]

“Just 3 more jolts of that card…no…” Tianan analysed the situation set, “…just one of Iron Chain Blaster’s effect & Poison Chain combined with Paralysing Chain…she’s done for…”

“No way would I be finished that quickly…for I am…I am…I am Psychic!” Elise cried out as she drew her card, looking at it.

“I Summon the Tuner Monster, Nitro Synchron!” Elise declared as a tube-like machine appeared, (300/100) “and now that there is a Tuner on the Field, Quillbolt Hedgehog will be Special Summoned to the Field.”

Another portal was formed & a new creature appeared. It was a small hedgehog, but with screw bolts on its back instead. (800/800)

“I really should be thanking you for this though, after all your Deck brought this monster to me,” said Elise, “I will now Tune Marauding Captain & Quillbolt Hedgehog with my Nitro Synchron now!”

Nitro Synchron’s meter zoomed up to its maximum & it became into 2 rings of light. Both the Captain & Hedgehog were dissolved into 5 stars within the rings & a great light flashed through the area. Suddenly, a green warrior with multiple jet boosters appeared & roared loudly. (2800/1800)

“And now that I used Nitro Synchron to Summon another Nitro Monster…I can draw a card,” said Elise as she drew it out…

“Yes!” she thought.

14:01, 7 May 2092

New Colombo Highway, Sinhala

Along the highways of New Colombo, a very unlikely high-speed duel was in play. So far, Piccolo had the advantage with his careful planning, leaving Subbra at a loss & behind Piccolo. But as Subbra made his turn, could he turn this around?

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Piccolo (LP: 4000) Subbra (LP: 2100)[/align]

“At the Standby Phase, we each gain a Speed Counter,” said Piccolo, (7-3) “with the difference as 4; you take 1200 points of damage now. But hope you can still hear me from this distance.”

However, Subbra was only mere inches apart from him, contrary to his initial thought.

“Sorry buddy, for I had played Slip Stream for a while ago,” revealed Subbra, “so now my speed is going to take up a notch or two, putting us on equal ends & you won’t be able to damage me now.” (7-7)

“Or so you think…Activate Trap Card Accel Zone!” proclaimed Piccolo as he sped past Subbra again at an incredible rate, “When you pulled off that stunt with Slip Stream, I could activate this card & gain 5 Speed Counters instantly. Yes, I have achieved it at last…Maximum Speed!!!”

Piccolo was laughing like a maniac on steroids with that move as his D-Wheel sped up at an insane rate. Within seconds, he returned back & sped past Subbra. After a while, he came back behind Subbra & overtook him with ease. (12-7) Also, Subbra took a hit due to Speed Edge’s effect.

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Piccolo (LP: 4000) Subbra (LP: 600)[/align]

“You envy this, yes?” said Piccolo, “with Maximum Speed, I can do almost anything now.”

“While you go so fast like a madman, I ought to slow down…after all, that’s the tortoise won the race,” said Piccolo as he played another card, “I play the Speed Spell – Shift Down. By removing 6 Speed Counters, I can draw 2 cards from my Deck.”

He then pulled out a brake & his Uprise began to slow down, widening the distance between both D-Wheels. (12-1)While holding his ground, he quickly drew out 2 cards, a Trap Card and a Speed Spell.

“Why…that’s the dumbest move I’ve ever seen in my life?” exclaimed Piccolo as he looked back, “I shall quickly eliminate you for all your insolence. Yes, you Tamils are the root of all problems here!”

“Why you…it was you Sinhalese who gave all those unfair policies to rule over us,” said Subbra, “my family…they were everything to me…but they were all killed in the air raids…neither one of us are the source of troubles…we all are! Now, I Summon a monster, Trap Eater…Come out now!”

Suddenly, Customs of the Imperial Court made and it was turned into a portal. Out of it, a weird creature appeared. It was something like a Pac-Man with big lips & horns. (1900/1600)

“What just happened to my Trap Card?” exclaimed Piccolo.

“My Trap Eater can only be Special Summoned by sending your Trap Cards to the Graveyard,” explained Subbra, “and now, attack his Dragon now with Bloodlust Slash!”

Vorse Raider roared loudly as it charged at Handcuffs Dragon & slashed it with its axe.

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Piccolo (LP: 3900) Subbra (LP: 600)[/align]

However, Handcuffs Dragon appeared out on the field again & flew towards Vorse Raider. It bound its long body to Vorse Raider’s body. (100/1200)

“How could I forget…your Handcuffs Dragon will string itself to the monster that destroyed it,” Subbra recalled, “but my Trap Eater is still in play, so it shall attack you directly.”

Trap Eater suddenly flew up to Piccolo himself & gave him a nice wet bite on his arm. (11-1)

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Piccolo (LP: 2000) Subbra (LP: 600)[/align]

“And that’s one Speed Counter off your scoreboard,” said Subbra.

“So what, once next turn, Speed Edge will literally clean you out,” Piccolo pointed out.

“Precisely why I saved this until now,” said Subbra as he played another card from his hand.

“I activate the Speed Spell – Gap Storm!” Subbra declared, “Since our Speed Counters are 10 Counters different, I can destroy all Spell & Trap Cards on the field.”

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First Strike Memorial, New Colombo, Sinhala

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Meanwhile, Elise was holding on strongly towards her own fight…

“I Equip my Nitro Warrior with Cyclone Wings!” Elise declared as a pair of glider wings were strapped onto the back of Nitro Warrior, “every time the equipped monster attacks, I can destroy a Spell or Trap Card. Also…”

Nitro Warrior suddenly made a loud roar as power flowed within it. (3800/1800)

“Of course, when a Spell Card is played, his Attack is increased by a thousand odd points!” exclaimed Tianan, “go for it missy!”

“Call me whatever you want…but I am still attacking Iron Chain Blaster with Dynamite Knuckle!” Elise declared, “And also, your Soul Binding Iron Chains is destroyed!”

Nitro Warrior flew high in the room & crashed down towards Iron Chain Blaster. It collided with the Blaster, but was not destroyed. But, the fans of Cyclone Wing spun a wind blast to destroy Soul Binding Iron Chains and the Blaster was then destroyed.

“Now for my Nitro Warrior’s effect,” said Elise, “after destroying a monster via an attack, it can force another one of your monsters to Attack Mode & they must do battle. Go, Dynamite Impact!”

Suddenly, Nitro Warrior fired another blast of fire at Iron Chain Snake & then, it jolted up & hissed at the Synchro Monster.

“And now, attack that Snake & blow Poison Chain away with it,” Elise declared as Nitro Warrior continued his second attack…

14:02, 7 May 2092

New Colombo Highway, Sinhala

Back to the other duel, a powerful storm of wind brewed within the length of the highway due to Gap Storm’s power. Both Full Throttle & Speed Edge appeared for a while, and they were quickly destroyed in one blow. Even the Handcuffs Dragon was destroyed by the blast, but it quickly reappeared again on Piccolo’s side. (1800/1800)

“Ha, an idiot’s always an idiot no matter what smartass tricks he could pull off by chance,” said Piccolo, “when my Handcuffs Dragon’s destroyed as an Equip Card by its own effect, I can Special Summon it again as a monster.”

“Ok, I can just Set 2 cards face-down & end my turn,” said Subbra, ending his turn as they were about to reach the First Strike Memorial.

“Draw,” Piccolo proclaimed as he drew, (12-2) “once again, I had attained Maximum Speed & I now play a Speed Spell of my own, Acceleration Draw! This is very much like your Shift Down that you played, but I don’t need to lose Speed Counters, just fulfil the criteria of achieving Maximum Speed status.”

The card appeared & he quickly drew out his 2 cards. He saw them (Strong Wind Dragon and Speed Spell – End of Storm) & made a smile.

“Now I Release my own Handcuffs Dragon to Advance Summon the Strong Wind Dragon!” Piccolo declared.

Handcuffs Dragon curled itself up into a portal & disappeared from sight. Suddenly, a larger dragon took its place. It was green muscular & had large spaning wings. (2400/1600)

“When Strong Wind Dragon’s Advance Summoned by Releasing a Dragon-type Monster, it can gain additional Attack equal to half the Released Dragon’s Attack,” Piccolo said where in an apparition of Handcuffs Dragon flew into the muscles of Strong Wind Dragon, (3300/1600) “and just one attack to end you…Attack his Trap Eater with Strong Hurricane!”

“Activate Trap Card!” Subbra declared, “Blast Held by a Tribute, when you attack with a Monster via Advance Summon, I can destroy all Attack Position Monsters on your side of the field & you take 1000 points worth damage.”

Strong Wind Dragon then fired a powerful blast of wind at the Trap Eater, but then it was held by a phantom of Handcuffs Dragon. Suddenly, the wind attack bounced back towards Strong Wind Dragon & quickly destroyed it in flames.

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Piccolo (LP: 1000) Subbra (LP: 600)[/align]

“But I have one more trick up my sleeves,” said Piccolo as he played another card, “With 10 Speed Counters on hand, I may invoke the Speed Spell – End of Storm!”

As he declared its activation, the whole field was under a sudden storm. The overhead clouds began to darken & lightning flashed across the sky.

“Look out for the weather for lightning may strike you down like ants,” Piccolo warned, “all our or just your monsters would be destroyed & 300 damage will be dealt per destroyed monster…and with only a measly 600 Points left, guess you’re finished again.”

“Gotta end this…fast…” Subbra thought.

“Not in this lifetime,” Subbra countered, “I Chain your little storm with my final Trap Card, Nightmare Archfiends! By Releasing a Monster like my Trap Eater here, I can Special Summon 3 Nightmare Archfiend Tokens to your side of the Field instead.”

Trap Eater vanished into another portal just before it was struck down by lightning & 3 creatures rushed out of that portal. It was 3 glowing demons all scurrying within the storms. (2000/2000)

“But if they are destroyed…” Piccolo exclaimed.

“You amass total damage of 3100 Points,” Subbra continued, “bye-bye.”

The lightning flashed one more time & it destroyed Vorse Raider easily. Suddenly, another strike struck down the 3 Nightmare Archfiend Tokens & there was a huge explosion since that blast. The Singa Aurums managed to slide off towards the edge of the highway & barely saved from falling over, with the Uprise stopping on time to aid him, if needed to.

Piccolo (LP: 0) Subbra (LP: 300)

“You okay?” Subbra asked, holding up Piccolo.

“Get your hands off me you filthy Tamil!” barked Piccolo as he pushed Subbra aside, “I can walk just fine…”

However, over at the First Strike Memorial, there was another explosion & the debris flew out like hailstones. A particularly large one hurtled towards the section of the highway where those two were & it was about to crush them under the heavy weight.

But just then, a speedy shadowed person appeared right before them in the nick of time & he leaped up towards the crashing debris. As he grew closer & closer towards the debris, he grabbed 1 of the 2 katana strapped onto his back. With a single slash, the debris was broken down to mere dust by the katana’s swift strikes. The masked hero fell back on the ground, right in front of the two men.

“Who…who are you?” asked Subbra.

“A friend of yours…you may address me as Mr. Shikyo,” replied Shikyo, “but look at the hole dealt to the Memorial & how it happened so.”

“What abomination of Vishnu is this?” Subbra exclaimed as he saw it from outside.

“The General…but Kyral…why…” muttered Piccolo.

14:02, 7 May 2092

First Strike Memorial, New Colombo, Sinhala

Nitro Warrior’s second attack upon Iron Chain Snake, which was forced into Attack Mode, was successful as the Snake exploded into pixels by the impact. After the strike, Poison Chain was also destroyed by the turbines of Cyclone Wing.

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Kryal (LP: 500) Elise (LP: 900)[/align]

“Without Poison Chain, the milling may just end by now,” said Tianan.

“And Marauding Captain will attack your Blaster too,” said Elise as the remaining Marauding Captain went out & destroyed the Blaster, “and I Set 1 face-down & end my turn.”

Kyral then began his turn with a draw, and then a card from Golden Sarcophagus opened up to let him take it out. As he touched that card, something in his eyes changed.

“It is the time now. Show them power…” declared a voice.

“Wonder what that could be…” thought Tianan.

“Your time is up, so face your destruction,” said Kyral, “I activate the Effect of Iron Chain Repairman and Special Summon a fallen monster.”

Iron Chain Repairman pounded his hammer onto the ground & an Iron Chain Snake reappeared on the Field. (800/1200)

“Release both Iron Chain Snakes to Advance Summon…Dark Tuner – Chaosrouge!” Kyral declared.

The 2 Iron Chain Snakes dissolved into portals & 2 light beams streaked from them. They then intertwined into a single beam & then it bursted open. It was a dark sinister creature with a perpetual smiling face & it stared blankly into Elise’s very soul. (0/0)

“Dark Tuner?!” Elise exclaimed.

“And it shall only be the first step towards your descend to despair,” said Kryal, “I commence Dark Tuning on Iron Chain Repairman with Chaosrouge!”

Chaosrouge gave off an eerie laugh before dissolving into 8 stars & they flew straight into the bulk of Iron Chain Repairman.

“The darkness shall draw all within its grasp. Perish under the despair of the abyss…” Kryal chanted.

Iron Chain Repairman slowly phased out & revealed 12 stars within it. 2 of them slowly collided into each other & bursted open, followed by another 6 more. Suddenly, the remaining 4 stars turned black & forced their way out, destroying all that remained of the Repairman.

“Dark Synchro!” cried Kyral, “…rise from the depths, Jet-Black Zumwald!”

The 4 black stars collided & formed a huge pillar of darkness. From it, a staff appeared from it, followed by a cloaked figure. It was masked & covered by a red & jet-black cloak. It held a staff on its arms. (2000/1000)

“I never thought I would see one of those monsters,” Elise gulped, “they should not even be used at all.”

“Yes, truly an abomination,” Shikyo spoke, “a vile beast residing within the bowels of the dreaded Underworld, or what we call as Hell. It exists from, for & by the darkness and the powers of death; the reversal would be applied to our cards, drawing powers based on life and light itself.”

“What are you getting at?” Piccolo inquired.

“Save your homes from destruction,” Shikyo said, “Save the little friendships that Emperor Heiyang could have the honour of having since his youth. Save Kyral from been driven to the path of no return.”

“Effect of Dark Tuner – Chaosrouge activates,” Kryal said, “when it is used for a Dark Synchro Summon, 5 cards from your Deck are to be sent to the Graveyard.”

Elise was forced to dwindle her deck down to a mere 14 with that, cursing under her breath. Paralysing Chain then fried off an electric shock towards her.

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Kryal (LP: 500) Elise (LP: 600)[/align]

“And now, Jet-Black Zumwald,” Kryal said, “You shall attack the Marauding Captain now.”

“Oh no! I can’t bear to watch!” Tianan exclaimed.

“Go, Martyr’s Flag!” Elise declared, “During your own turn, by Releasing my Marauding Captain, all the Attack of Warrior Monsters are doubled for the turn.”

Marauding Captain was then burnt in a pyre, looking desperately at Nitro Warrior as he disappeared. Suddenly, the flames of the pyre covered it, but it only strengthened it. (5600/1800)

“Then…it attacks Nitro Warrior,” said Kryal.

“But the Attack difference…you’ll lose,” Elise claimed.

“When Jet-Black Zumwald attacks a Monster of higher Attack…” Kryal explained, “Its Attack will take a slight change.”

As Elise & Tianan had realised, Nitro Warrior’s Attack is lowering from 5600…and going all the way down to 2000.

“And for every 100 Points lost, you lose one card from your Deck,” said Kryal, “with 36 cards gone from your Deck, you will lose on your next turn! Go, Dark Dragdown!”

Zumwald fired a blast from its staff & Nitro Warrior countered with his fist attack, causing an explosion. However, both of them still remained intact on the field.

Kryal (LP: 500) Elise (LP: 600)

“By removing my Nercro Gardna, I could negate a battle,” said Elise. (2800/1800)

“And my Zumwald is naturally indestructible in battle,” Kryal said, “but I have already won now, so perish under your own despair.”

“Not really, Necro Gardna negated the attack itself & prevented me from a Deck Out,” said Elise, “also thanks for revealing your key card’s abilities.”

“Let it be so…but your luck runs dry,” said Kryal, “I play this card…”

He slid in another card & Zumwald was covered by a purple glow.

“That card’s called Spirit Veil,” Tianan noted, “All Battle Damage that happens when the equipped monster is on the field is reduced to zero…and with Zumwald being unable to be destroyed, this could be really bad indeed.”

“And I end my turn now,” Kryal said.

“I draw,” Elise said as she drew & looked at it; she smiled, “Nitro Warrior, attack Jet-Black Zumwald with Dynamite Knuckle!”

Nitro Warrior began his attack anew on Zumwald, but it was not able to be destroyed by normal means & Spirit Veil kept the Battle Damage from going out of hand. Suddenly, Cyclone Wing gave off a wind blow that destroyed Spirit Veil.

“So what if you destroyed Spirit Veil, I could end you off on your next turn instead,” said Kryal.

“Not if I play my final Trap Card, Synchro Halo!” Elise declared ast he card opened, “I could only play when I can’t destroy an opponent’s monster like your Jet-Black Zumwald. Now it can go for another round & with his Attack doubled as well. Go for it, Dynamite Knuckle!”

Nitro Warrior gave off a similar burst in fire-like energy, roaring very loudly. (5600/1800) Suddenly, it scoped down for an impact, hitting Jet-Black Zumwald with full force.

“You fool! Zumwald can’t be destroyed!” Kyral proclaimed.

“I know that, but I also know that it can take Battle Damage…especially without Spirit Veil guarding it,” Elsie said as the attack broke through to impact Kyral too.

Kryal (LP: 0) Elise (LP: 600)

After the dust cleared off after the duel, Elise was alone with Tianan. Over the distance, Kyral laid over there, unconscious after that one vigorous duel. She took quick notice of his Chaosrouge & Jet-Black Zumwald as both of them vanished into black vapour. Suddenly, both the Uprise & Singa Aurums leaped up towards the First Strike Memorial too.

“General!” Piccolo said as he looked at the higher officer, “are you alright?”

“I’m fine, thanks to this young missy here,” said Tianan, “but I must say a word of justice; it was not the Tamils or the Indians who took me, it was Kyral who did it.”

With that, Piccolo walked up to his fallen comrade & bent down. Suddenly, his hands grabbed his throat & started to choke him.

“Why…why…why!!!” Piccolo yelled as Kyral was forced awake from his coma.

“Oh my head…Piccolo, what are you doing?” Kyral demanded, pushing Piccolo away.

“You traitor! It was you who kidnapped the General!” Piccolo yelled.

“Huh?” Kyral exclaimed, “I did no such thing, as far I could recall. Why would I do such a heinous act?”

“You mean you don’t remember…” Elise said, “What was the last thing you could remember at all?”

“…eh…I was in the camp with the General…when an intruder was there…” Kyral recalled, “…and he was…I think he was…staring at him…with those eyes of his…it was so powerful…”

“Hmm…so you were just mind controlled,” Elise said, “but by who?”

But unknown to them, they were all spied by a secret hidden camera attached to the ceiling of the place.

Elsewhere…

Far away from the South Asian island, inside a dark unknown place, a talk on what happened was on.

There was a simple long table with that same cloaked man sitting quietly. Next to him, there was another cloaked person in black-blue robes.

“That girl just foiled our plans for Sri Lanka!” yelled the black-blue robed man, “Master, you really should send me instead! This won’t have happened!”

“Worry not,” the master spoke, “Sri Lanka has no importance to me, all this was just to see how this newly-formed NAPEU would pose a threat to my plans…and I call for its elimination.”

“Good, then I’ll get her ready,” said the black-blue robed man.

“Patience my Apostle, there’s no need to take them down so early,” said the master.

00:14, 8 May 2092

Pacific Ocean Territory

“Good evening as we bring forth the Midnight News over Republic of Pacifica. This is Mary Willis here, as you all may be aware of. In recent news of foreign affairs, it is now reported that the kidnapped Commander Kryal & General Sima were being rescued by the combined effort of several anonymous individuals. Emperor Heiyang of Manchuria has agreed not to pursue the matter, although he had ordered General Sima to be restationed at Johor Sultanate, another hotspot between the 2 Asian powers. Despite this happening, the tragic struggle in Ceylon is still ongoing & no active sign for peace is underway so far. And about the Christendom of Vatican State…”

“And despite all we do, the war is still there,” Elise said, amidst one of their various discussions in the Board Room.

“But at least there’s no real war just yet,” said Victoria, “but you should be lucky we could find you guys on time.”

“And Subbra & Piccolo said they were planning to flee,” said Taici, “They chose to pursue peace over endless war & hopefully bring it back to save their homeland someday.”

“Well, I’m rather tired now, so it’s off to the bed with me,” said Elise as she left the room.

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Nations & Factions…File Located: Manchuria

Official Name: Kingdom of Manchuria

National Motto: Labour for Our Motherland

Flag: Qing Dynasty Flag (yellow background with azure Chinese dragon on it)

Population: 84.56 million (as of 2090)

Capital City/Imperial City: Beijing

Government Form: Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy

Ethnic Groups: Manchu, Chinese

Religion: Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism

Human Rights Record: Fairly Good

Establishment: 17 September 2062

Territories in Control: Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong (North-eastern China)

Leaders:

-Emperor Heiyang (Emperor of Manchuria)

-Jurchu Hai (Premier of Manchuria)

The Kingdom of Manchuria is known to some as a continuation of the previous Qing Dynasty after the “Fall of Mao” Incident. Taking advantage of Taiwan’s attack, Manchu revolutionary Jurchu Hai succeeded in taking control over the capital city of Beijing & declared the rule of a new monarchy, throwing back Northeast China back to the Imperial Era.

To that end, the descendant of the House of Qing was located & made Emperor of the Kingdom. To affix their rights, they seek acknowledgement from the neighbouring Japan. With that, Manchuria was internationally recognised & the Manchu people’s dying culture could undergo a possible revival in their way of life.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

We had seen through Asia, but we travel to the other side of the globe…to Europe. The AEU that controls it is known to be prosperous in name, but a deadly fragmentation of the superstate mired its path. Next on Yu-Gi-Oh Key of the Mind – Ch 8 – National Pride! For his own nation, he went out to bomb those who forsaken them.

March 27, 2009

muy interesante.....

Wyhe · March 27, 2009

muy interesante.....

Don't get you!

What are you, Spanish?

Aelsthla-Mental · March 29, 2009

Was it mind control... Or was it more?

Well, this is getting bigger then I originally thought...

Wyhe · March 29, 2009

Was it mind control... Or was it more?

Well' date=' this is getting bigger then I originally thought...
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I never intended to let the main villain come out this fast, but at least not for NAPEU to know just yet...

the 2 mystery peoples & even Shikyo aren't there for show, you know?

March 29, 2009

Wyhe, that is the great thing about me.....

no one gets me!

i don't even get me.....

XD

P.S. im also multilingual and i like to practice whenever possible.

Comprendas, mi amigo?

Wyhe · March 30, 2009

Wyhe' date=' that is the great thing about me.....
no one gets me!
i don't even get me.....
XD[hr']
P.S. im also multilingual and i like to practice whenever possible.
Comprendas, mi amigo?

hmm...that's one thing we share in common here

Wyhe · March 30, 2009

[spoiler=Ch 8-National Pride]

08:37, 1 May 2092

Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris, Fifth French Republic

Along the lovely streets of Paris morning, the ever-busy atmosphere of people going on with their personal lives filled the air instead. Buses & cars zoomed past the famous Arc de Triophe. People crowded its streets & buses, among them was a Vietnamese man riding on a unique D-Wheel, bearing crimson red as its colour. He stopped by a coffee roadside stall & a waiter was there to serve him.

“So monsieur, what you want?” asked the waiter.

“Nothing much, just a cappuccino would do,” said the Vietnamese.

Just then, an explosion caught his attention as a double-decker bus out in the streets was suddenly blown sky-high. The damage also took out several cars & pedestrians nearby. The waiter just happened to have returned with the order.

“Sacrebleu!” the waiter exclaimed.

“You can say that again,” said the Vietnamese, “and this will be on credit if you will.”

As the waiter checked the card, his face turned pale as he realised his patron’s identity. That Credit Card was only issued to officers of the French Foreign Legion.

“Yup, Warrant Officer Chiming de Baptiste,” he replied, riding off with his card, but left the drink behind.

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A terrorist attack, a simple bomb planted in a random location of a highly-populated region. But the damage caused alone is quite incredible. But not just in Paris alone, similar attacks also occurred in famous cities like Berlin, Prague, Moscow, Athens, Warsaw, Madrid, Zurich & even Istanbul!

To tell the motives, one’s targets are the clue itself. All those places are cities of the AEU! But the superstate is well-known with secessionist plans & poorer neighbours in the Middle East. And furthermore, who was that Vietnamese, Chiming de Baptiste? Why would an Indochinese like him adopt the name of a Frenchman? Let’s find out too.

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16:46, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

It was quite sometime since the Bombing of Paris Incident, and NAPEU was called in to find some ground on this situation by the AEU High Council, something their own intelligence were unable to. NAPEU was to meet a certain person who might be able to help them out, now waiting for that so-called person to come. Elise overlooked the beautiful city of Paris from the once-magnificent Eiffel Tower.

“Sieg used to say that the Eiffel Tower was the symbol of France itself, withstanding its many challenges & even the German occupation in World War II,” said Elise, “but now…there’s nothing much grand about it.”

“Not since the Bombing of Paris Incident also blew off a small part of the Tower & sent it crashing on the city itself,” Victoria added, reading from a list, “various capitals & historical cities of Eurasia are being targeted by those attacks so far.”

“Yes,” Vladimir said as he came out, “and that’s why we came out here; we are to meet someone who may help us.”

“And who’s this friend you mentioned?” Rahoul wondered as he sipped his cappuccino, “yuck, not truly my cup of tea. Should’ve ordered green tea instead.”

“And we’d been waiting for hours. Are we being stood up?” Roger demanded, “Nobody stood me up; it is I who stood them up!”

“Coming down!!!” yelled a voice from above.

Suddenly, a figure descended upon their floor of the Tower & accidentally kicked Roger’s back. He was dressed in a sky blue uniform with the crest of the French Foreign Legion on it & holding a small bag. Recovering from his fall, he took out a sky blue kepi & wore it on his head.

“Bonjour, Warrant Officer Chiming de Baptiste of the French Foreign Legion,” he greeted, “you must be those from NAPEU, but women is not what I had expected.”

“Zip it, we came for your help & not your flirts,” Elise countered.

“Ouch! Watch where you are falling!” Roger yelled.

“My humble apologies, I thought that area was cleared,” Chiming claimed.

“How’s it been, Chiming?” Vladimir asked.

“Vlad, nice to see you again,” Chiming said, “you ought to be with them, yes?”

To that, he made a nod & a pat on his back.

“You guys know each other,” said Rahoul, while secretly throwing his cappuccino down the Seine River beyond.

“I once saw him in the Siberian frontier years ago when I was still a soldier of the AEU under a task to suppress the mass prison break there,” said Vladimir, “You legionnaires had done a good job there. Since then, we had kept in touch as good friends.”

“And that’s mainly why I would help you guys in the first place,” Chiming said, “I was just exploring the area up there for more clues.”

“The Eiffel Tower was struck too, so you think this could help,” said Vladimir.

“And look what I had found during the last few days of searching all sites attacked,” said Chiming.

He quickly revealed the contents of the sack, showing to them a tattered piece of royal blue cloth.

“I believe this should be from the suspect we are looking for,” said Chiming, “but we need to do a little scan of it first.”

However, another abseiler jumped down from the building. However, this one was masked by a silver mask that covered half of his face a la Phantom of the Opera. He wore royal blue clothes similar to the cloth Chiming had discovered. Upon seeing him, he pulled out a rapier & readied to shish-kebab him alive.

However, before the attack reached him, Taici’s cane blocked the way & fended off the attack. The assailant then swung towards the side & propelled for another attack. However, he was blocked midair by Mr. Shikyo as he brandished his twin katana to block him off. Outmatched, the assailant could only retreat up the Tower for now.

After all this, Mr. Shikyo stood with the rest of them to meet them, keeping his 2 katana meanwhile.

“Who are you?” Victoria asked the stranger.

“A friend, that’s all you need to know,” Shikyo replied.

“Your friend, but it does not matter now. Just trust me.”

“So you’re that guy…from last time in Sri Lanka!” Elsie realised.

“Alright, but if you are truly a friend of us, what would you be called?” Elise asked.

“Shikyo, it means death in Japanese. I bid you farewell,” said Shikyo, vanishing just as quickly as he had came.

“Strange man…but he felt so familiar somehow…” Elise thought.

“That fella who attacked me…I think he might be the culprit to all this chaos,” Chiming said, “we should’ve let him attack me, that way we could arrest him.”

“But I can try to figure out the owner of this,” said Victoria as she slid in her glove & took the cloth, “Elise & Vladimir, Chiming could be in danger for now so take care of him & if possible, capture the terrorist too. The rest of you, return to Base.”

17:25, 12 May 2092

Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris, Fifth French Republic

Along a parking lot in Place Charles de Gaulle, the three of them rested there with some coffee to drink. Elise’s Ouroborus & Chiming’s D-Wheel were parked there, but Vladimir’s car was taken by Vctoira earlier on.

“You know, the last time I tried to drink this from here was during the Bombing of Paris,” said Chiming, “in the end, I never managed to drink it. But this time round, I could be lucky.”

“Ok, I had it with boring chit-chat ages ago!” Elise protested, “Seeing that you also have a D-Wheel, I say that you are also a duellist, yes?”

“I believe I do so, but where are you getting at?” asked Chiming.

“I want to know you better & the best way is through a friendly duel between friends,” Elise said.

“Elise, we are supposed to protect him if that assailant strikes again,” objected Vladimir.

“Ok, I will accept your challenge then,” agreed Chiming, “and Vladimir can take a cab to see the duel for himself.”

He then went out & soon called in a cab to come in. But, the driver looked a bit strange…looking somewhat non-French to Chiming.

“You want a ride, yes?” asked the driver, “is anyone here American? Occidental or Dixie I don’t care, they’re all the same race of scumbags.”

“The French are still quite spiteful of the US people to this day” commented Elise, “and no; I’m a Scandinavian & the guys’ a Russian & Indochinese.”

“Well hop on,” said the driver, “all non-Americans are welcomed onboard.”

“Just me only,” Vladimir said, “those 2 are having their Riding Duel & just keep track of them.”

“And now, we should get things going on,” said Chiming.

“About time too,” said Elsie, “playing Speed World now.”

“Field Spell Card Speed World Set On. Duel Mode: Autopilot Standby.”

Suddenly, the whole of Place Charles de Gaulle was covered by the energy of Speed World. The rush of cars along there made it exciting indeed as it would truly be a test of the pilot’s skills to avoid all those incoming vehicles. Despite the danger, the 2 duellists were only concerned with their match & sped off to duel, followed by the cab.

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Chiming (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 4000)[/align]

“I guess you won’t mind, but ladies first,” said Elise as she drew, “now I Summon the Warrior Lady of the Wasteland in Defence Mode.” (1100/1200)

Suddenly, a warrior lady appeared from a portal. She wore a green fedora hat with a skimpy outfit tattered from years of battle.

“And I Set 1 face-down & end my turn,” said Elise.

“And I draw,” said Chiming, narrowly avoiding a rushing car, (1-1) “I Summon the Demonic Roaring God Galbath in Attack Mode.” (1500/800)

Suddenly, another portal appeared & a creature crawled out of it. It looked like some form of a demon; it held onto a wrecking ball & chain weapon in its arms.

“I’m very aware of the Warrior Lady’s effect, so my counter of choice is Galbath,” said Chiming, “by discarding a card from my hand, I can destroy a monster with a Defence lower than its Attack.”

He then discarded a card called Demonic Roaring God Kushano & Galbath thrust its wrecking to destroy the Warrior Lady.

“Now attack her directly!” Chiming commanded as Galbath threw its wrecking ball again.

“Activate Trap Card, Call of the Haunted!” Elise declared as the Warrior Lady made another appearance again, (1100/1200) “now you must attack the Warrior Lady still.”

“If that must be the case, then so be it,” said Chiming as Galbath’s wrecking ball destroyed Warrior Lady again.

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Chiming (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 3600)[/align]

“But now, I can Special Summon an EARTH Warrior monster with less than 1500 Attack,” said Elise, “so who would it be?”

Another portal popped up & a new figure came out. It was more of a group of various mercenary soldiers, all holding their various makeshift weapons. (1000/1000)

“The Exiled Force should be monsters suited to you,” said Elise, “after all, they are known to be unofficial soldiers of the army due to their status of foreigners…just like the French Foreign Legion.”

“Perhaps they do,” said Chiming, “and I Set a face-down card & call it a turn.”

“I draw,” said Elise (2-2) “and I Summon Command Knight in Attack Mode.” (1200/1900)

Suddenly, a female knight in red clothing appeared & brandished her blade. (1600/1900, 1400/1000)

“And now all my Warriors gain 400 Attack Points,” Elsie said as she fixed a card on top of her deck, “and now I use Exiled Force’s effect to destroy your Galbath.”

Suddenly, the Exiled Force all dashed towards Galbath & struck it rampantly with their weapons. In the end, both of them were gone.

“And my Command Knight attacks you directly,” said Elise.

“I activate Depth Amulet!” Chiming declared, “By discarding 1 card, I can negate 1 attack from you.”

He then discarded Demonic Roaring God Solcuis & the attack was blocked out suddenly.

“Fine, I throw in 2 face-downs & end my turn for now,” said Elise.

“Draw,” said Chiming, (3-3) “and by discarding 2 more cards from my hand, I can Special Summon a little lost friend of mine.”

He then discarded the Spellbinding Circle & Demonic Roaring God Grimro in his hand & a portal appeared. From it, a large muscular being came out. It was like a fallen angel with demonic wings & a face tainted by the darkness. (2200/2100)

“Take witness to the Demonic Roaring God Solcius,” Chiming introduced, “when I sent 2 cards to the Graveyard from my hand, I can Special Summon this creature to the Field. And I Summon another Demonic Roaring God, this one being called Urstos.”

Suddenly, another portal appeared & an even stranger creature appeared. It was cloaked in a black cloak & was skeletal; in other words, a classic Grim Reaper. (1500/200)

“And with my hand having 2 cards or less, the Attack of all my Demonic Roaring Gods are increased by 400,” said Chiming, (2600/2100, 1900/800, 1900/200) “and Urstos will now attack your Command Knight!”

Urstis cackled loudly as it flew in front of Command Knight & grappled her, thus destroying her.

Chiming (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 3300)

“And now, my Galbath will attack you directly!” declared Chiming as Galbath hurled its wrecking ball again & nearly smashed her Ouroborus, along with a nearby car. (3-2)

Chiming (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 1400)

“Hey watch the paint job here!” yelled another driver who narrowly avoided it.

“And Solcius…do the honours,” said Chiming as Solcius flew towards her.

“That’s it now! Activate Confusion Chaff!” Elise said, “This card can only be used when you have more than 1 monster & one of them is attacking me directly. That monster’s attack target will have a rescheduling to…your other monster!”

Suddenly, the card opened & caused a bright flash that blinded Solcius. He then flew back & attacked Galbath instead.

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Chiming (LP: 3500) Elise (LP: 1400)[/align]

“So you got lucky on this one,” Chiming commented, “I end my turn.”

“The lass’s quite a fighter,” the driver claimed.

“Yah, she surely is one,” Vladimir agreed, “but can she turn this situation to her favour?”

“Draw,” Elise said as she dodged another bus, (4-3) “and when you have 2 more monsters than me, I can Summon him to the field, the Fiend Megacyber!”

Suddenly, a muscular form appeared. It was completely covered by a golden armour all over & dark lightning coursed throughout its form. (2200/1200)

“And since that was a Special Summon, I can still Normal Summon. So come out now, my Comrade Swordsman of Landstar!” Elise declared as a tiny cute warrior appeared, (500/1200) “with him, all my Warrior monsters gain 400 Attack Points.”

Suddenly, the Fiend Megacyber roared with more power. The Comrade Swordsman of Landstar also followed suit with the power surge. (2600/1200, 900/1200)

“Fiend Megacyber, attack his Urstos now!” Elise declared.

“But I could just use Depth Amulet and…” Chiming said, but then he realised something else, “…my hand is empty since last turn! Never imagined you would make a comeback this fast.”

“Like I was saying, Fiend Megacyber attacks Urstos now!” Elise cried as Fiend Megacyber punched into the fragile body of Urstos & destroyed it.

Chiming (LP: 3000) Elise (LP: 1400)

Without Urstos on the field anymore, the Attack of all its comrades fell. (2200/2100, 1500/800)

“And now that they are weakened, I play my next card,” Elise said, “I discard Silent Strider to turn Comrade Swordsman to a Level & then activate Urgent Tuning!” (LV: 2)

“Tuning?! But that means…” Vladimir exclaimed.

“Comrade Swordsman of Landstar is indeed a Tuner,” said Elise, “and without anymore waiting…”

Comrade Swordsman dispersed into 2 rings that flew into Fiend Megacyber. Within seconds, Fiend Megacyber was only left of 6 stars.

“Gathering stars move on to lead now to a new road. A road where there is freedom and soar the greatest heights. Synchro Summon!” chanted Elise, “Shatter the very Earth, my Colossal Fighter!” (2800/1000)

Suddenly, a great light shone over & a bulky form appeared. It was a muscular warrior with white armour. He pounded the very ground with his fists & it shook so violently, as though there was an earthquake.

“To let you know, he gains 100 Attack Points for every Warrior monster in our Graveyards,” said Elise.

“Well, I only have Fiends in there so far, so I won’t be contributing to this,” Chiming said.

Suddenly, the phantoms of all Warrior monsters so far all appeared behind Colossal Fighter & were absorbed into him. (3300/1000)

“Attack Galbath now with Colossal Knuckle!” Elise declared as the Colossal Fighter punched into Galbath’s wrecking ball & destroyed the demonic creature.

Chiming (LP: 1200) Elise (LP: 1400)

“Hmm…I admit…she’s quite good, but how will she fare against me, I wonder?” wondered Vladimir, “but you’re a strange fella. Most cab drivers would hate D-Wheelers duelling on the streets…unless!”

“Bingo, I am not a cab driver,” the driver said, “so here’s a prize for the winner.”

He then put on a gas mask over his face & hurled a cylinder at the back of the cab. It let loose a sort of colourless gas all over the window-sealed cab. Vladimir suddenly felt a bit weak & woozy all over.

“Damn…sleeping gas…” Vladimir claimed, “…you’re…you’re the…terrorist…”

However, he quickly fell into unconsciousness. The cab driver opened the windows only slightly to let out the gas & pointed his rapier only inches away from his captive’s throat.

“This could be too easy,” said the terrorist, “how about a little game…and Paris will be the damsel in distress. Paris once survived destruction from Germany, but now…I shall burn this dump to scrap metal…”

Back to the duel, Elise had just finished off all her attacks & made some small talk with Chiming.

“Seeing you duelling all this time, I can tell something about you now,” said Elise, “your name made me wonder for starters. Why would you take upon a French name when you’re an Indochinese? Now I know why.”

“You do?” Chiming exclaimed.

“You tried fooling everyone around you, but no matter what we are born with, they are bound to us like chains forever more!” Elise said, “Just as how I am eternally bound to the nobility of Scandinavia, even if I tried running from it.”

“Very well, I admit it!” confessed Chiming, “it was many years ago…when I was called Nguyen Vo Bae…back in my hometown…in the People’s United Republics of Indochina.”

“The communist secessionist state of the former ASEAN,” Elise said, “you are a political dissident?”

“Yes and no,” Chiming said, “the government was attempting to weed anti-communist elements of the society. Thus, they held rigged trials against those people. I was amongst them…”

“Due to overwhelming evidence against the accused, the Supreme People’s Court of Indochina hereby sentence Nguyen Vo Bae to labour camp & re-education!” announced the presiding judge.

“But I was lucky. I managed to escape by chance,” Chiming then said, “…but they followed me…”

Chiming ran as fast as possible within the Vietnamese jungles, but he heard footsteps everywhere. The wardens were closing in on him, and he was lost in the jungle. Hope was already lost by then. Suddenly, he heard the rustling of the shrubs, but he had nowhere to hide.

Fortunately, it was no Vietnamese, merely a French soldier. He looked at Chiming for a while, and was in deep thought. Soon, he took out a big piece of blanket patterned like a camouflage against the jungles & gave it to him.

Just after Chiming draped himself in the blanket, a warden came in to talk with the Frenchman. However, the Frenchman didn’t expose him & directed the warden off deeper into the jungle.

“I was saved by the French; therefore I owe them my life,” said Chiming, “so I granted myself a new name. Similar to the great Uncle Ho, I was enlightened by my experiences. Thus, I took the name of Chiming, an alternative of ‘Chi Minh’. Also, similar to how French Christians would be baptised upon their name, I chose the last name ‘de Baptiste’.”

“So you joined the Foreign Legion, hoping to repay the life they gave you,” said Elise.

“I would offer my all for the sake of France!” Chiming claimed, “in fact, I took this task not as an order from the Legion, AEU or France. I did this all because I wanted to!”

“Alright, then I now know I am fighting someone with the heat & reason to battle!” Elise proclaimed, “I end my turn now, so throw everything you have on me!”

“Draw!” cried Chiming, (5-4) “and I shall quiet things down for now. I place Solcius in Defence Mode & end my turn.”

Solcius then covered itself with its demonic wings.

“C’mon! I just said I wanted some action here,” said Elise as she drew, (6-5) “but you did the right thing still & I won’t blame you for that. Attack Solcius now, my Colossal Fighter!”

“Hey now, have you seriously forgotten my Depth Amulet,” said Chiming, “and I discard Draw Slime, which allow me to draw again.”

Colossal Fighter then went over to punch the defending Solcius. However, the attack was completely sealed off. Chiming also took the chance to draw his card, Speed Spell – Speed Energy.

“Ok ok, I will just set a more card & then end my turn, but you can’t keep defending forever,” said Elise, “and besides, Depth Amulet is destroyed after 3 turns.”

Suddenly, Depth Amulet shattered into pixels.

“We’ll see about that,” Chiming said as he drew, (7-6) “I guess you may be right, so I should do this!”

He then held up a card in his hand & quickly discarded it. Suddenly, another card slid out of his Graveyard.

“By discarding another Demonic Roaring God, I can take back Kushano to my hand,” Chiming said, “and let’s Summon him.”

With that, a blue-haired being appeared from another portal. It had blue goggles & black armour, 2 angelic wings sprouted from its back. (1100/800) But, that was not all to it for another creature came along. It was a small cherub with demonic wings & a mischievous look to it. In other ways, it looked like a younger version of Solcius. (200/400)

“I can understand the first one’s Kushano, but who’s the other one?” asked Elise.

“Oh, that is just Demonic Roaring God Rulee which can be Special Summoned once sent to the Graveyard via a discard,” Chiming explained, “and let’s get serious! Since Kushano’s a Tuner too, I ought to Tune all 3 monsters together!”

“But that’s 10 Levels worth!” Elise exclaimed, “It really must be something!”

Kushano converted into 3 rings & both Solcius & Rulee flew into it. The 2 fallen angels became 7 stars & a dim light ray slashed the field.

“The Morning Star shines over the horizon. It shalt overshine and transcend all good and evil,” Chiming chanted, “Synchro Summon! Rise, Demonic Roaring God Levuathan!”

Suddenly, a dreadful creature appeared from the eerie light. It looked like those modern Japanese teenagers who were too engrossed in their visual kei makeup. Its wings were dyed crimson red & it sat down its throne, which was marked with skulls. (3000/2000)

“Quite frightening…if only I were a three-year old,” Elise claimed, “it is still weaker than Colossal Fighter by a measly 300.”

“Ah, but I have an ace up my sleeves,” said Chiming as he held up a card, “…or rather, the Speed Spell – Speed Energy!”

He quickly slid in the card & his D-Wheel accelerated faster. Levuathan laughed loudly as power was fuelled within it. (4400/2000)

“Now that it is powerful enough, destroy the Colossal Fighter with Envy Engulfed!” Chiming declared.

Suddenly, Levuathan got off his throne & maintained its own flight. Darkness came out of its hands & it consumed the Colossal Fighter within it. But then, Colossal Fighter emerged from the darkness & grappled Levuathan & destroyed it instead. (4700/1000)

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Chiming (LP: 900) Elise (LP: 300)[/align]

“But how did you…” Chiming exclaimed.

“I just played Prideful Roar of course,” said Elise, “by paying 1100 Life Points, I managed to get Colossal Fighter to match up with your monster.”

“No matter since when Levuathan has been destroyed, I can take up to 3 Demonic Roaring Gods and add them as part of my hand,” Chiming said as 3 cards slid back to his hand, “and by discarding 2 cards, I can Special Summon Solcius again in Defence Mode!” (2200/2100)

He then discarded Urstos and Rulee in his hand & the demonic angel appeared & folded its wings. Like before, Rulee also appeared with its tiny wings folded up, and next to its bigger version. (200/400)

“Keeping up a defence with what you got left, I see,” said Elise.

“I now end my turn,” Chiming said.

“Draw,” said Elise. (8-7)

She then looked at the card she just drew & chuckled.

“You know, it takes just only 1 card to beat you & I just happen to have it here,” said Elise, “and I Summon him right now.”

Suddenly, a shady-looking swordsman appeared. Upon arrival, he quickly unsheathed his 2 swords hidden in both his hands. (1600/1000)

“And this guy has an effect that damages you even if the monster he attacked is in Defence,” Elise elaborated.

“Uh oh…” Chiming could only say.

“Bye-bye,” Elise said as Twin-Sword Marauder struck Rulee down with his swords.

Chiming (LP: 0) Elise (LP: 300)

Upon the end of that duel, Chiming’s D-Wheel made an inconvenient stop right in the middle of a traffic junction, causing many disgruntled drivers. Elsie slowed down her Ouroborus to aid him out.

“Come on, let’s move it out of the way before the traffic police does it for us,” Elise said, “but I must admit those cards are completely alien to me, and so is your D-Wheel.”

“I get that a lot, seriously,” Chiming replied, “it is personally customised by moi. Scrapped some parts of the Vietnamese model Chi-Minh and cover it with layers of the German Panzer-Hummel & other parts from the French Foreign Legion’s very own Le Esprit, and I give you the Rouge Bourdon; French for Red Bumblebee.”

“You can’t help not overusing French, can you?” joked Elise.

“Afraid so,” Chiming replied, “…but hey! Where’s Vlad?”

“And that cab…we lost them…or they lost us,” said Elise.

She then turned towards a nearby car & knocked on it.

“Hey, you see where a cab with a Russian went to?” Elise asked.

“Hmm…yeah,” replied the driver, “that Russian fella was very deeply asleep back then & that cab just drove away all the sudden.”

“Oh no, I think Vlad’s been kidnapped by our terrorist friend,” said Chiming as he hopped on his Rouge-Bourdon, “come on, we got a friend to save!”

17:43, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

On the higher floors of the ever-famous Eiffel Tower of Paris, Vladimir laid down there sound asleep. However, he was about to awaken & saw where he was. He also realised that his leg was chained to a box-shaped device…and there was another chain too, trailing off towards the darkness.

“The Tower! But how…all I remembered was seeing a duel…” Vladimir recalled, “…and then…the terrorist!”

“Right you are,” said a distinct voice from the shadows.

A figure stepped out of the shadows of the Tower and appeared before him. He wore royal blue clothes & held the same rapier as the assailant from before, and his leg was also chained to the box. But as Vladimir saw his captor’s unmasked face, that was what that truly shocked him.

“No…you couldn’t be…” Vladimir exclaimed.

“Long time no see, Vladimir Bulowski,” the terrorist replied with a wicked grin.

Suddenly, Vladimir’s holo-phone on the floor beeped loudly. The terrorist then quickly stabbed it with his rapier, silencing the resounding beeping.

“Now…where were we?” the terrorist said.

17:43, 12 May 2092

Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris, Fifth French Republic

Meanwhile, both Elise & Chiming were zooming their way around Place Charles de Gaulle. It was relatively easier since most of the drivers were asleep in their cars for some reason.

“Something fishy is going on around here,” Elise noticed, “either that or everyone worked overtime.”

Suddenly, a vocal message popped up on her monitor & Victoria appeared there.

“I can’t get Vladimir online, so you were the next best thing,” Victoria said, “but where is he, I want to know.”

“Well…we have a duel & then…he’s missing now,” answered Elise.

“You idiot?!” Victoria exclaimed, “I’ve checked up on the handprints found on that fabric & got something. Whoever is behind has quite a grudge against Vladimir.”

“Huh? What do you mean?” Chiming butted in.

“I’ll send you the details now,” said Victoria.

Soon, another window popped up in her monitor & Elise was shocked to what she saw. Curious, even Chiming followed up & saw it himself, only to get shocked too.

“I was never aware of this before!” Chiming exclaimed, “I could’ve sworn it was Neo al-Qaeda.”

“Shows nothing is at surface value,” Elise commented, “so our man is Sir Alberto van Stenberg, disgraced Knight of Benelux.”

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Individuals…File Located: Sir Alberto

Full name: Alberto van Stenberg

Title: Knight of the Order of the Lowlands (revoked by Tri-Monarchy of Benelux)

Gender: Male heterosexual

Date of Birth: 23 July 2066

Age: 25

Occupation: None

Education: Holland Institution for Higher Learning; obtained a Master Degree for Political Science

Nationality: Trinity Kingdom of the Benelux

Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands, AEU

Ethnicity: Dutch

Status: Incarcerated in Siberian Facility for State-Offensive Elements

Alberto van Stenberg is born to a wealthy family of Dutch nobility when the Netherlands was still under the AEU. Due to a slight advantage in his birth, Alberto was allowed to advance to the most prestigious Holland Institution for Higher Learning and eventually received knighthood from the Queen of the Netherlands upon joint agreement from the 3 monarchs of the separatist nation, Benelux.

However, a tragedy struck towards his life. For unknown reasons, he committed lèse-majesté against the Trinity Crown in a party & fled the Palace, effectively disgracing the van Stenberg family. Some hours later, he was seen in Moscow throwing shoes at the AEU Minster of Resources & Manpower Josef Korsakov during a public event, therefore disgracing Benelux as a whole.

However, he was quickly arrested by the AEU military & placed under trial. He was to be revoked of his knighthood & sentenced to indefinite confinement and re-education course in Siberian Facility for State-Offensive Elements.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

Alberto van Stenberg…a young handsome lad with a bright future ahead, but ruined it all with just one mistake. Also, how could he be here if he was supposed to be locked up in Siberia? Next on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU – Ch 9 – Nationalism! For one’s nation, one would do even the absurd to help her.

Aelsthla-Mental · March 31, 2009

Wow, the taxi driver is a bad guy.

I honestly didn't see that coming. For some reason it made me laugh... Aahh well.

Anyway, I liked the combat scene. I'm somewhat interested in Shikyo... Death, he-he. Gethin should have a talk with him...

Anyway, good chapter.

Wyhe · March 31, 2009

Wow' date=' the taxi driver is a bad guy.

I honestly didn't see that coming. For some reason it made me laugh... Aahh well.

Anyway, I liked the combat scene. I'm somewhat interested in Shikyo... Death, he-he. Gethin should have a talk with him...

Anyway, good chapter.
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Well I wanted Vladimir to duel some time before I go on to the next arc, and I couldn't just make a cab driver a worthless character, can't I?

Aelsthla-Mental · March 31, 2009

You make it sound so logical...

Wyhe · March 31, 2009

You make it sound so logical...

And from what you see in the extra side materials, the "terrorist" was supposed to be in a prison in Siberia. So how did he escape? The answer will tie in with the next arc too.

Wyhe · April 5, 2009

Alright, after this ch, the story will heading to its actual arc. So be prepared for it when it comes at ch 10. For now, just enjoy what you see before.

[spoiler=Ch 9-Nationalism]

20:21, 7 October 2084

Kremlin Senate Conference Room, Moscow, United Republics of Russia

The Kremlin had been famous for housing the ruling governments of Russia since its Imperial, Soviet and democratic eras. As power of the Advanced Eurasian Union is maintained by a High Council of Ministers beyond all other national officials, those High Ministers were allowed to mark their own locations of work. Here in freezing Moscow, the AEU High Minister of Manpower & Resources Josef Korsakov chose his own hometown as his base of operations & held all his meetings at the Kremlin, the Russian Parliament.

That particular meeting on that day was with the various representatives of other European countries not under the AEU & even its neighbours in Asian continent; travelling all the way there on a trip to discuss economical co-operation of European nations.

“The Advanced Eurasian Union is proud to be here & working together with her neighbours to heighten our unity & co-prosperity. It is understood by us that one nation couldn’t achieve prosperity alone. Thus, we of the AEU welcome all its neighbours present here today as we sign the Pact of Eurasia which will allow all of us to work together for the sake of Eurasia & the world!” Josef Korsakov proclaimed.

Suddenly, someone from the crowd of reporters yelled at him. That guy happened to be Sir Alberto.

“Lair! You AEU guys just want all the benefits to yourself! You care nothing of other countries who refuse your rule!” cried Alberto, “and this is my opinion of tyrants like him who refuse to help my nation!”

“Sir Alberto! Quit this childish buffoonery!” pleaded the Benelux representative, Prince Adolf of Luxemburg, “you are making a mockery of your country, and after disgracing the Grand Duke too!”

He searched for a boot in his bag & tossed a brown shoe towards Korsakov. However, Korsakov narrowly avoided the shoe by mere inches. Suddenly, an AEU soldier grabbed Alberto’s neck & easily pinned him onto the floor.

“Thanks, Mr. Vladimir Bulowski,” said Korsakov calmly, “do not fear, everyone. Our forces have a firm grip over the chaos at hand. To all who witness this today, I can safely assure you that this one man’s cry will not falter the bonds between all Eurasian nations!”

Suddenly, all present made their applause to the firm & calm declaration from the AEU Minister. The Scandinavian representative was none other than Carl Sutherland, who also seated there on the behalf of his nation & frowned at the chaos in the meeting.

“The Benelux, it broke away due to lack of AEU support over the rising water levels in the Low Countries…that man could represent all the resentment of the people…and Father always believed that the people are the administration’s worst enemy…” thought Carl as he blindly clapped along, “that was how Communism took effect on the world in the first place…”

As the crowd of reporters cheered at Korsakov’s words, Vladimir & his female Slavic partner took Alberto into custody & led him away from the conference quietly.

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And on the next day, the reporters of Gran Euro Times humorously described this as “al-Zaidi’s Shoe Legacy: Korsakov Targeted!” Now, some number of years have passed & this incident had been quite forgotten nowadays…except to the few who experienced it first-hand.

Sir Alberto committed lèse-majesté against his own nation & then shoed one of the AEU’s highest ranking officials; quite connected in some way, but he can explain all that. But wait, how did he even escape from prison in freezing Siberia? That…we shall soon find out.

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19:54, 12 May 2092

Siberian Facility of State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia, AEU

Since the days of the former Imperial & Soviet Russia, Siberia had been famed as a dumping ground for anyone opposing the ruling powers. As Russia ascended as a major player of the AEU & due to a clause of the Siberian Independence Contract, Siberia would construct various sites to keep prisoners against the AEU governments. After all, the extreme weather of Siberia was perfect to prevent any prisoners from travelling far during escapes.

True to its name, the SFSOE was built specifically to contain people who opposed the government & had offended the state itself or people of the AEU who incited contempt over foreigners. Even if the accused were a non-AEU, they would still be forced to stay there where they could be re-educated into accepting the AEU system.

It was just nightfall in the far-north sector of Siberia and Victoria made her way inside the dark hallways of the prison facility with Roger & her father, Carl.

“Vicky, remind me again why I’m all the way up here,” Carl asked his daughter.

“Father, I recall that you were a witness to the Shoeing Incident of Moscow & you could help me in identifying the man behind this,” Victoria said.

“But he’s in the lock-up already,” Carl said, “and that case was solved years ago.”

“Not really, I found out that he might be the terrorist behind the bombings going on all over the AEU,” Victoria told him.

“Excuse me, but that would be quite a serious accusation towards our national security,” said a voice.

They all turned around & saw an intimidating woman dressed in AEU military uniform, the same Slavic woman who arrested Alberto along with Vladimir years ago. She was heralded by 2 similar-looking bulky guards by her side; both looking stiff.

“Greetings, I am Natasha Zabigov, the warden of this Facility,” Natasha introduced, “and you must be the visitor party of 4, led by a Ms. Victoria Sutherland.”

“Yeah, and where’s van Stenberg?” Victoria demanded.

“He’s waiting for us, I shall have my men bring him here,” Natasha said as her 2 guards walked off, “but I myself personally handcuffed him & put him in this miserable state. How could anyone even escape our AEU’s Siberian Facilities in the first place?”

“I don’t know, but it happened somehow,” said Victoria, “and my job intends to seek out the truth in all these.”

17:52, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

Turning away from the search of answers in Siberia, an even bigger crisis was about to be set in Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Vladimir had just awakened from his dose and was quickly confronted by someone in his past, Alberto.

“Impossible, you were put behind bars,” Vladimir said in disbelief.

“Then you can assume that I have been paroled by your government,” Alberto suggested, “or I had escaped that hell.”

“The former is never a case and the latter would cause an alert throughout all nations under AEU & its bordering nations,” Vladimir said as he clenched his fist, “but it seems you are out of your little cage & I have to bring you back again.”

However, Alberto was calm & pulled out his rapier. But the melee weapon was hoisted towards his side, aiming at the box.

“’Tis a little known fact that I took up Engineering in school too, or rather the art of making bombs. One more step & I trigger this rapier’s remote control,” Alberto warned, “and then this Tower is blown sky-high.”

“You’re mad! We will get charred as well & we can’t get away from it!” Vladimir exclaimed.

“Please…I am worse than you could ever imagine!” Alberto cried, “By triggering this bomb here, it will send a signal from the top of the Tower and towards other…locations across the AEU.”

He held the rapier in front of him & pressed a button. Suddenly, the rapier split into 2 sides and displayed a hologram of various locations. (Moscow Kremlin, Arc de Triomphe, Athens Acropolis, Berlin Reichstag, Blue Mosque among others)

“All of these infernal places of the AEU shall burn along wit Paris tonight,” Alberto said, “yes; all of Eurasia will be up in the flames of ruin tonight.”

“You’re really mad…madder than I expected back then,” Vladimir said.

“But I am quite bored to tell the truth, so how about a little duel to pass the free time we have so much of,” Alberto suggested as he kept his blade, “winner takes the blade & decides AEU’s fate.”

He then took out 2 Duel Disks; strapping one onto his arm & kicking the other one towards Vladimir.

“A bit challenging here…but here I go,” said Vladimir as he loaded his deck in a Duel Disk on the floor and also strapped it on, “and let us duel!”

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Alberto (LP: 4000) Vladimir (LP: 4000)[/align]

“And I draw!” Alberto declared, “and I Summon the D.D. Warrior in Attack Mode!” (1200/1000)

Suddenly, a dimensional vortex opened up in the ground & a form came out. He was clothed in a lime green suit with a scarf and had a curvy blade as his weapon of choice.

“And I equip him with this card, the Jewel Sword,” Alberto said as he played the card.

Suddenly, the curvy sword that D.D. Warrior wielded underwent a change. It became straighter & it was decorated with jewellery. (1500/1000)

“As you can see, this fancy sword gives my monster 300 additional Attack Points,” Alberto said, “and I Set a face-down to boot & end things here.”

Upon that, he looked at Sakuretsu Armour card in his hand & quickly slid it inside his Disk.

“I draw,” said Vladimir as he drew his card out, “I Summon…the Volcanic Slicer in Attack Mode.”

Suddenly, a bonfire bursted within the field and a creature rose from the flames. It was a small lanky dinosaur-like monster covered intensely in armour-like shell. (1800/1200)

Meanwhile, both Elise & Chiming were speeding throughout the streets of Paris in search of their comrade. However, their search had no concrete discovery so far.

“There should be a better way to find Vladimir now!” Elise exclaimed.

“You ever know of his duelling record,” Chiming said, “before he joined the military, he was quite a prodigy in duelling. In fact, in the Russian Inter-Republic Duel League, he had won 3 straight rows.”

“Here I invoke its special power,” said Vladimir, “by refraining from attacking with him this turn; I can inflict 500 points of Damage to your Life Points. Fire away, Volcanic Bomb!”

Slicer let out a little roar & a fireball launched from its mouth. It quickly hit Alberto & scorched him badly.

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Alberto (LP: 3500) Vladimir (LP: 4000)[/align]

“And I play this Spell Card,” Vladimir said as he slid in another card & a Spell Card appeared, “I play Volcanic Wall. Once per turn and at the cost of not battling, I can send the top 3 cards of my Deck to the Graveyard & inflict 500 damage for every Pyro monster sent this way.”

Without waiting, he revealed those 3 cards to Alberto. (Volcanic Blaster, Volcanic Rat, Magic Reflector) After discarding them, 2 fireballs came out of the Graveyard slot & hit Alberto again. The explosion impact caused such a brilliant light on the Eiffel Tower that was seen all over Paris, including Elise & Chiming.

“That attack…it’s Vlad’s attack. I can tell it a mile away,” Chiming exclaimed, “let’s hurry to the Eiffel Tower again!”

With that, the 2 D-Wheels zoomed throughout Paris to reach the Eiffel Tower, in hopes of finding a friend…

Alberto (LP: 2500) Vladimir (LP: 4000)

“And I Set 2 face-down cards…” Vladimir carried on, “my turn has ended.”

“I go now,” Alberto said, “and I Summon the Marauding Captain in Attack Mode.” (1200/800)

Suddenly, the caped warrior with the twin swords appeared & crossed eyes with Vladimir.

“By his effect, I can also Summon another monster, like Field-Commander Rahz,” Alberto continued, “and I give him the Divine Sword – Phoenix Blade!”

With that, another Warrior appeared beside the Captain. It was brown-haired & held only a single blade. (1600/1200) However, his original sword was changed with another sharper & glowing version. (1900/1200)

“Whn Rahz is Summoned, I can add another Warrior monster to the top of my deck,” said Alberto as he slid in a special card right on top, “And with enough power, Rahz can attack your Slicer now!”

Rahz charged in & quickly destroyed the flaming beast. However, that attack somehow caused an explosion of flames that also scorched Alberto.

“The Iron-Flame Wall of Russia…so that was his nickname,” Elise repeated, “but why such a name?”

“Because he is well-known for winning duels without needing to attack even once,” Chiming answered.

Alberto (LP: 2000) Vladimir (LP: 3900)

“But how did my Life Points decrease still…” Alberto wondered.

“Activated Trap Card Volcanic Armour,” Vladimir revealed his face-down, “when a Pyro monster has been destroyed, you take 500 points worth damage.”

“But see how you’d fend from this,” said Alberto, “D.D. Warrior & Marauding Captain, attack him directly!”

Suddenly, the other 2 Warriors quickly charged through with their swords to slash at Vladimir. However, both strikes were easily blocked out by firewalls.

“Activate Firewall,” Vladimir said, “by removing Pyro monsters in my Graveyard like Volcanic Rat & Blaster; I can negate a direct attack towards me.”

“Arg…I end my turn then,” said Alberto.

“I draw,” said Vladimir, “if I must keep Firewall, I must pay 500 Life Points & a fee I would pay. Also, I activate the effect of Volcanic Wall again.”

He took out his next 3 cards of his deck & showed them to his foe. (Volcanic Shell, Bonfire, Volcanic Hammer) Suddenly, 3 fireballs appeared & quickly impacted upon Alberto.

Alberto (LP: 1000) Vladimir (LP: 3400)

“Damn it! I’m losing that much Life Points already!” Alberto cursed.

“And I finish off my turn with 2 face-downs,” said Vladimir.

20:02, 12 May 2092

Conjugal Room, Siberian Facility of State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia

Meanwhile, within the Facility, Natasha led the NAPEU group of four to a Conjugal Room, a room in prisons used for any communications between inmates & anyone who wished to speak with them.

As Natasha opened up the door, a sudden air blast blew out from the Room itself. This particular Room was covered with filth and dust, as though it was rarely used. A tall glass wall separated the room into 2 halves; one for the inmates & the other for the speaker.

“Sorry for the conditions, but we rarely even use this room for anything,” Natasha apologised, “but Mr. Stenberg should be here shortly.”

On the other side of the room, the door slid open and the same air blast blew up. The 2 guards then pushed a Dutch man inside. He was dressed in a simple grey prisoner’s outfit, looking exhausted from the time in jail. He sat on the chair, as did Victoria.

“Now just let me turn on the vocal transmission,” said Natasha as she pulled a lever, “you may proceed.”

18:02, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

“And I draw,” said Alberto, “and I am going to take this game up to the next level. I Summon the Warrior Lady of the Wasteland in Attack Mode!” (1100/1200)

Suddenly, a skimpy-dressed lady in green clothes & a similarly-coloured fedora hat appeared. She brandished out her mighty blade for her foe to see.

“And I play Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy that wretched Firewall of yours,” said Alberto as a wind storm blew over towards the card.

“Before so, I Chain it to my Emergency Provisions,” said Vladimir as all 3 of cards vanished into light before the wind blast struck it.

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Alberto (LP: 1000) Vladimir (LP: 6400)[/align]

“Either way, Warrior Lady attacks that dog directly!” Alberto commanded as the Warrior Lady dashed to the field & slashed him.

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Alberto (LP: 1000) Vladimir (LP: 5300)[/align]

“And now, the rest of you…follow suit,” said Alberto as they all slashed him with their blades, starting with D.D. Warrior.

“Activate Confusion Chaff,” said Vladimir, “when a second monster goes for a direct attack, it will be redirected to the first monster that attacked me directly so.”

Suddenly, a bright light flashed towards D.D. Warrior & he suddenly attacked the Warrior Lady instead. He swiped the blank space around, causing a dimensional rift to open. Its power quickly absorbed both of them inside it.

“No matter, this lets me draw a card as Jewel Sword was sent to the Graveyard,” Alberto claimed, getting Gilford the Legend, “and I still got Marauding Captain & Rahz here left. Get him now!”

Suddenly, the remaining 2 warriors dashed across the floor & struck him hard with their blades. However, Vladimir somehow managed to stand his ground & was not moved a single inch.

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Alberto (LP: 1000) Vladimir (LP: 2200)[/align]

“See how so much damage at one go felt like now,” Alberto claimed, “However, I shall be merciful & end my turn.”

20:03, 12 May 2092

Conjugal Room, Siberian Facility of State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia

Back to Siberia, an interrogation of sorts was set between Victoria Sutherland & the convict charged for disrespect to the AEU, the self-proclaimed “Alberto van Stenberg.” During all this, Carl’s eyes had been glowing.

“You can start by identifying yourself,” said Victoria as she opened up a file in her holo-stick.

“Alberto van Stenberg, a ethnically Dutch national of Benelux born on July the 23rd in Year 2066 Common Era,” answered Alberto coldly.

“I believe that you are sent here for a reason, yes?” asked Victoria.

“I just wanted to expose those AEU tyrants for who they are,” answered Alberto.

“The AEU High Ministry is anything but corrupted!” Natasha yelled, “I would have you skinned alive and thrown out into the cold for the night. Then, you’ll have more respect for the Union!”

“Ok, that will be enough for now,” said Victoria as she turned to her father, “Father, what is your view of this?”

“Firstly, I would like to reveal the truth of my Psychic power…the ability to detect lies,” revealed Carl, “but of course, it could only work via orally.”

Suddenly, Alberto’s face went pale at the revelation.

“And greetings to you too, Mr. Antonio van Stenberg,” Carl greeted, “born on July the 23rd in Year 2066 Common Era…and also the long-lost twin brother of Alberto van Stenberg…”

18:06, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

Vladimir began his turn with a draw of the turn, the Trap Card Spiritual Fire Art – Kurenai; he looked at it & another Spell Card he drew last turn.

“If I used that card…along with Kurenai…but he could Summon a powerful monster later on if I keep stalling him like this…” thought Vladimir, “no! I must stay in perfect calmness…and not strike…”

While Vladimir considered his tactics, Elise & Chiming finally made it up to the banks of the Seine River & they looked high at the Eiffel Tower.

“Now…we have a problem here,” Chiming realised, “our D-Wheels aren’t designed for flight, so we need some kind of propulsion to boost us high enough somehow…but where could we find such leverage?”

Elise thus looked around the surroundings of the river banks for an inspiration to their crisis. Then, she saw a spiral skate ramp over the other side of the river where some teenagers were skateboarding there.

“Hey Chiming, I think I got a plan here,” said Elise, “Just follow my lead here.”

She then accelerated her Ouroborus and zoomed it backwards. Suddenly, it sped up to jump over the whole of Seine. Chiming was only absolutely shocked at her move.

“Elise, watch out!” cried Chiming, “you may fall into the Seine River!”

As Elise safely made it to the other side, it didn’t stop one bit, but continued on towards the skate ramp. Throughout all this, Chiming was shocked by the move, but soon realised her intentions.

“Now I get it! She’s trying to use that ramp to provide the perfect amount of energy to reach out to Vlad!” Chiming realised, “a reasonable plan, but jumping over the Seine like that’s still crazy…but for Vlad, guess I also have to be stupid.”

With that, Chiming also took off on his Rouge-Bourdon over the Seine as Elise managed to go on the ramp with those teens cowering from the powerful machine. While on it, she tried to gain furthermore speed to her ride by continually moving in circles. Finally, the Ouroborus’ jets shot it high towards the Eiffel Tower.

After the Rouge-Bourdon made it to the ramp, it also gathered more power before taking the leap towards the Eiffel. After that, those teens went out of hiding under the ramp.

“Wow…cool…” hollered the teens in unison.

“Could they be American?” wondered one of them.

20:05, 12 May 2092

Conjugal Room, Siberian Facility of State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia

Behind the cold northern frontier and iron walls of prison, a startling claim was just revealed to all present there. The prisoner, who was locked in there so about a decade or so, was exposed as a fraud!

“Is what he just said true?” demanded Natasha.

“…yes…” answered Antonio, “…I am indeed Antonio & I am truly the twin brother of Alberto.”

“Yup, just like what I had sensed from him,” Carl said, “and besides, I had once seen the real Alberto myself. And I can say that he is nothing like you are.”

“But the mystery deepens now,” said Victoria, “what happened?”

“At birth, Alberto & I were separated from each other by Father’s choice,” Antonio revealed, “he didn’t want twins, but Mother couldn’t give birth any much more. Thus, he took the first-born Alberto in.”

“Talk about old-world! He judged babies based on age alone!” Roger complained.

“And you?” asked Victoria.

“I was to be sent on a trip abroad with foster parents paid by Father,” Antonio said, “However, when Alberto got into trouble with the AEU, they called me back to help. I was to be swapped with my imprisoned brother while he would go into hiding.”

“Impersonation of a convict and hence obstruction of justice, that is also a rather serious offense in the AEU as well and punishable by live imprisonment,” Natasha claimed, “all this plan of yours will only be in vain. I will inform HQ to search for him relentlessly.”

“Try Paris, France. He would be there by right,” Victoria said, “and I assume that he was the one doing all the recent bombings.”

“Destruction of public property, Mass murder…your brother is going on the deep end with even a death sentence like this,” Natasha said as she pressed on her holo-phone, “…and your family will be in very big trouble for certain.”

“But still, I am quite interested in one more plot hole in your story,” said Victoria, “that plan you described…it seemed that you have no possible benefit whatsoever. But there should be one since the price is a possible live sentence.”

“Well, in my book, the prison’s always better than…that hellhole,” said Antonio, “…that place I went to…”

“Where, Africa?” Roger wondered.

“…no, it is a hell worse than icy Siberia or chaotic Africa…” Antonio said, “…it is way more to the West…”

18:08, 12 May 2092

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fifth French Republic

“Alright, I will…” Vladimir said, but a sudden burst of horsepower interrupted his speech.

Suddenly, a form appeared behind the descending evening Sun & it was apparently heading straight towards them. As it landed, it was shown that it was Elise’s Ouroborus. It was followed up by the Rouge-Bourdon that Chiming rode upon.

“Looks like we got here on time to watch the duel,” said Elise.

“Vlad, you okay?” asked Chiming, “we’ll get you freed in a…”

“Hey you, do anything…” cried Alberto as he held out his rapier, “…and this Tower along with us will be blown to fireworks.”

“You two, step down and let me do this,” said Vladimir, “our lives & the lives of thousands across the AEU is resting on my own shoulders…and I got a way out of this.”

“If so, then carry on,” said Elise, however she was secretly typing out something out on her D-Wheel dashboard.

“Like I was saying, I activate grave-bound Volcanic Shell’s effect!” Vladimir declared, “During my Standby Phase, I can pay 500 Life Points to add another copy of it straight to my hand.”

He then searched out his deck & added his second Volcanic Shell to his hand.

Alberto (LP: 1000) Vladimir (LP: 1700)

“And what good would that do?” inquired Alberto.

“It allows me to play my next card of course,” said Vladimir as he slid in another card, “I play Fire Back; by sending 1 FIRE Monster from my hand to the Graveyard, I can Summon another FIRE Monster…such as my Volcanic Hammerer in Attack Mode!”

Suddenly, a large intimidating form appeared in a geyser of fire. Like the Volcanic Slicer, it was also a dinosaur, but bigger & more muscular. In fact, it could be described as an alternative form of the Volcanic Slicer. (2400/1500)

“Yeah, that’s the way!” Elise exclaimed, “Marauding Captain’s effect forces the opponent’s monsters to attack only him & the Hammerer is only an attack away from defeating him for good! C’mon, attack him now!”

“No…this will last one more turn…” said Chiming, “Vladimir, he still has some issues…”

“Yea, I could finish this bastard off in one blow,” thought Vladimir, “but…damn it! I just couldn’t do it!”

“I activate Volcanic Hammerer’s effect,” said Vladimir, “I can inflict 200 points of damage for every Volcanic Monsters in the Graveyard & I have 2 Shells & 1 Slicer there.”

Volcanic Hammerer roared as it launched a total of 3 fireballs at Alberto, burning his clothes in the flames.

Alberto (LP: 400) Vladimir (LP: 1700)

“…And I Set…face-down…end turn…” said Vladimir.

“He just ended his turn just like that when he could’ve won…” Elise exclaimed, “why?”

“It’s not that he don’t want to,” said Chiming, “it is more of a matter of cannot.”

“Ha, I draw!” said Alberto, “and you shall regret for not taking me down when you had the chance! I Release both Rahz & the Captain to Advance Summon…Gilford the Legend!” (2600/2000)

The 2 soldiers disappeared into 2 portals; these 2 portals then melded into a single portal. Out of it, a gargantuan muscle-bound barbarian-style warrior appeared. He had long flowing red hair & wore armour adorned with horns, holding a single large broadsword in his hands.

“And when he is Summoned, I can take any number of Equip Spell Cards in my Graveyard & give them to any Warrior monsters on the field,” said Alberto as cards slid out of his slot, “so we have…the shining Jewel Sword!”

By his own strength, Gilford lifted his mighty broadsword high & it was suddenly adorned with jewellery at its hilt. (2900/2000)

“Also, there is…the sacred Divine Sword – Phoenix Blade!” Alberto said as its hilt turned golden & looked vaguely like wings. (3200/2000)

“But that won’t be enough to defeat him still,” Chiming claimed.

“Not until I grant him the Spirit Slayer Equip Spell Card from my hand,” said Alberto as the blade changed to have a jewel adorned at its base, “I can choose another monster & it loses 500 Attack while my monster gains that much himself.”

Gilford swiped his sword at the ground & grazed Volcanic Hammerer, making it more tired as energy flowed into Gilford instead. (1900/1500, 3700/2000)

“3700 minus 1900…that will be 1800…and Vladimir will really lose from this!” Chiming exclaimed.

“Ha, it seems I have you where I wanted after all,” said Alberto, “so any last words before I put you out like candlelight?”

“Of course… activate Trap Card!” Vladimir declared as Kurenai opened, “this is Spiritual Fire Art – Kurenai & by Releasing a FIRE Monster, I can inflict damage equal to its original Attack. And unlike you, I give you no chance for last words!”

Suddenly, Volcanic Hammerer vanished into a column of fire. And in a few moments, a column of fire erupted where Alberto stood & scorched him even more, to the point of fainting.

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Alberto (LP: 0) Vladimir (LP: 1700)[/align]

“Ok…guess he’s lucky,” Elise said, “but they don’t always come. But why must you not attack?”

“Hammerer has an effect that forbids…” Vladimir claimed.

“Don’t lie to me! Volcanic Hammerer’s effect is optional & you just did something so foolish!” Elise cried, “You were only lucky to have Kurenai on hand! What if you lose? All of AEU pays for your stupid mistake that they lose millions of Euros & lives just because of you!”

“Guys, I don’t think we should be arguing now,” Chiming warned, pointing at Alberto.

Despite the powerful blast from the finishing blow, Alberto still forced his way to stand up. He then pulled out his rapier & pointed to the bomb.

“I…I will still…detonate it…” panted Alberto, “…bye…”

He was just about to press the button to detonate the bomb, but Mr. Shikyo appeared just in the nick of time & clashed swords with him. He pulled out his other katana & with one strike, Alberto’s right hand was sliced off his arm without hesitation.

“No one shall harm Ms. Elisabeth,” Shikyo said, “yes; I swear on my very Honour of the Bushido that I shall protect you from danger. Farewell.”

Upon that, he vanished again & left them all to wonder.

“That guy…he appeared again, what a strange man,” said Elise.

“Hmm, the real problem here now is the bombs set all over the AEU,” said Chiming, “we need to disarm them all & know where they could be.”

“Don’t worry, I already got a specialist to come,” said Elise.

Suddenly, another D-Wheel leaped up to the high floors the Eiffel & landed. It was Rahoul’s D-Wheel, the Nagini; both Rahoul & Ali were on it.

“See, I told you the ramp is a much faster way here,” said Rahoul, “even they did that too!”

“Alright Elise, you mentioned a bomb here in your message, so where now?” asked Ali.

“Over there, and the rapier holds the key to it,” said Elise.

Ali picked up the rapier and plugged a wire in it; and also plugged it to a Mac Notebook v10. A series of information including the sites of bombs & disarming notes were revealed to him.

He went up towards the bomb & carefully screwed off the cover. Inside there, there was only 3 types of wires; red, blue & green. Then, he used his pliers for cutting the wires.

“Step aside everyone, if I’m wrong, then this thing will detonate on a much smaller scale,” Ali warned as he cut out the red wire…and nothing happened, “and the operation’s a success.”

“Now we just need to get the info to the AEU Bomb Squad & they’ll handle things from here,” said Chiming as he got his holo-phone ready, “and this guy belongs to the local authorities and I would take this joke there myself.”

18:19, 12 May 2092

Revolution, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Fifth French Republic

After the long journey of handling the crisis in Paris, Elise and her allies retreated to their flight base for the night before their supposed departure at morning. Within his own room, Vladimir held a pistol in his hands & aimed for a bullseye mat, but couldn’t bring himself to fire.

“After so long…and yet…I still couldn’t do it…” said Vladimir, “damn it!”

All this time, Elise secretly looked outside his room & saw it herself. Victoria also happened to walk pass & saw Elise spying on Vladimir.

“Walk with me, talk with me,” said Victoria, “this is not the best place to do so.”

As such, Elise followed Victoria as they made their way to the control brig.

“From what I heard, Vladimir has an odd inclination not to do battle,” said Victoria, “he’s the only one here other than Ali who is not a Psychic, only accepted after the AEU relentlessly pushed for it. Based on a report I received, it mentioned the Shoeing Incident of Moscow…and his partner…”

20:20, 12 May 2092

Generator Room, Siberian Facility of State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia

Inside the Generator Room, Natasha was in the middle of a video conversation with Warrant Officer Chiming. He had just recently brought the real Alberto van Stenberg into justice of the local Paris Police.

“Thank you, Mr. de Baptiste,” thanked Natasha, “now, we can finally detain this guy. He’s proven to be too dangerous by the Ministry of Justice & may be executed though.”

“I am well aware of his sentence, but it must be done for the sake of our Union,” said Chiming, “the guys in Paris will be holding him until the prison guards arrive here. Until then, I am afraid that I must leave for another mission from the Capitol.”

“May I ask you of Vladimir? How is he now?” asked Natasha.

“Still the same as always, he just couldn’t get over what happened years ago,” Chiming said as he sighed, “at least now he won’t need to carry weapons all the time, but this inclination not to attack can be serious. I really need to go, so bye-bye. I will have more news at later times.”

Natasha was met with a final salute from Chiming & she turned it off. At the machineries on the upper floors nearby, the spike axle suddenly spun out of control & it broke off, flying off towards Natasha.

“Ms. Natasha! Watch out!” yelled the engineer on duty.

Natasha saw the incoming axle in time & quickly grabbed it with her right hand. Surprisingly, her hand actually held on to the spinning axle steadily & painlessly. Eventually, the axle stopped at last and her glove was torn off due to the friction from the impact. Instead of a hand of flesh and skin, Natasha’s hand was entirely mechanical. She dropped the runaway axle & stared at her hand.

“After that night in Moscow…it was alright…until…” said Natasha.

As Vladimir & Natasha escorted the renegade Alberto out of the Kremlin, Alberto was struggling non-stop, only held back by Vladimir’s raw strength.

“That’s it! I’ll cuff him myself,” said Natasha, “Vladimir, step aside.”

She went over with her handcuffs while Vladimir let him free. However, Alberto suddenly grabbed his rapier & slashed off her upper arm. After which, he grabbed her by the neck & pointed his rapier there. Vladimir held his gun out at Alberto, but didn’t shoot at all.

“I just couldn’t bear to gun down a friend…” said Vladimir as he lied on his bed.

“In the end, the other AEU officers arrived and handled him successfully,” said Victoria, “but Vladimir still blames himself for not able to help his friends out & since then, retired from the Army proper.”

“My, he sure has quite a history,” said Elise, “say Vicky, we already went to 2 places so far & where the third one would be?”

The door to the control brig slid open & the 2 sisters went in. Ali was lounging there with a cup of cappuccino in his hands, along with Roger who was watching the news.

“Ali, congrats for your efforts today,” thanked Victoria, “do me a favour; at 0300 hours of tomorrow, set course for New York, Occidental Union.”

“Why there?” demanded Roger & Elise.

“Elise, it turns out that Alberto never went to prison in the first place, but was replaced by his twin,” said Victoria, “and that twin brother was sent to the Confederacy of the Dixies, where in the racism is no longer of white supremacy, but Dixie supremacy. Such ideals oppose the Earth Sphere Federation & even threaten it, therefore that’ll be our mission and it’ll be a long one at that.”

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Individual…File Located: Vladimir Bulowski

Full Name: Vladimir “Vlad” Bulowski

Alias: Iron-Flame Wall of Russia

Gender: Male heterosexual

Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia, AEU

Date of Birth: 21 March 2056

Age: 36

Occupation: NAPEU Meister (current), AEU Officer (previous)

Nationality: Advanced Eurasian Union

Ethnicity: Russian Slavic

Status: Alive

Notes: Unable to use weapons effectively

Vladimir Bulowski is prided as a duel prodigy in his youth, having won the Russian Inter-Republic Tournament 3 times in a row. Due to his use of Volcanic card & especially the 3-card combo, he is known as the “Iron-Flame Wall of Russia”.

During adulthood, he would join the military forces of the Advanced Eurasian Union & accomplished various missions. However, his last mission in the Shoeing Incident of Moscow left his partner, Natasha Zabigov, amputated of her upper arm. As a indirect result of such, Vladimir has problems using guns or other weapons. This has translated into duels as he chose to refraining from attacking in whole duels.

Due to his condition, the AEU military decided to send him to NAPEU in hopes that he may overcome his fear. So far, no positive progress is shown, but they still remain to be seen.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

A trouble is brewing up West and NAPEU must travel to the Confederacy. However, as its borders are guarded tightly, there are limited options. Firstly, they head to New York City of Occidental Union’s New English Republic. However, someone at the Federation implores a challenge to them. Next on Yu-Gi-Oh Key of the Mind – Ch 10 – Restless! Just who is this guy?

April 12, 2009

is everything ok wyhe?

its been over a week....

what's going on?

Wyhe · April 14, 2009

is everything ok wyhe?
its been over a week....
what's going on?

Trying to tie in all the loose ends of the story & mid-years are coming for me at end of April...

But I think I could get ch 10 by end of this week

April 14, 2009

got it.

THIS

IS

NOT

SPAM!!!

(kicks person who thinks this is spam into the pit of death)

If that offends anybody, I apologize. I'm just very impulsive.

Wyhe · April 14, 2009

Alright, I've been busy so far and had little free time left for this. But I will still continue this till the very end. And we head to a new arc...where we traverse to the Western Hemisphere itself.

[spoiler=Ch 10-Restless]

22:17, 11 May 2092

Presidential Suite 58, Earth Sphere Federation HQ, New York Metropolitan Zone, New English Republic

While it was already 3 a.m. long ago in Paris, the Revolution took off on autopilot towards the Atlantic Ocean and the New World beyond. To be more specific, it was heading for New York City of New English Republic.

Since the beginning of the Occidental Union, it was decided that its 2 main states (Super-Union and Commonwealth) would reform all their territories. Thus, the regions in former North-eastern America would become the New English Republic, a generally rural and conservative community compared to her neighbours, the Economical Union of the Great Plains. However, there are large urban areas called Metropolitan Zones like New York or the capital, Boston.

Within the Headquarters of the Earth Sphere Federation in New York, there is a series of suites reserved solely for high-level officials and head of states resting over. Among them, No. 58 is always reserved for the Overmind of Arcadius, Clair Kinet…or referred by her title of Overmind Millennial. Her High Knight Marin Defleto, Secretary-General Kim and a Spaniard officer of the Federation were standing at attention behind the sovereign. They were all observing a holoscreen showing radar of an incoming object towards New York.

“So something is heading our way…eh?” the Overmind said, “why must you alert me of this matter, Mr. Kim?”

“That thing could be heading for us…maybe from Neo al-Qaeda perhaps,” said the Spaniard officer, “I need to account this to the Chief Minister of New England right away!”

“Just tell them not to worry, Colonel Alejandro,” said Kim, “look at its aptitude; it is rapidly decreasing so it won’t hit even the harbour or their famous Statue of Liberty.”

“True, but…” Alejandro said, “…but we have no idea who they really could be & it is within our best interests to send someone out there.”

“We will inform the local government to send…” said Kim.

“NO, this is serious! We can’t just send in anyone,” Alejandro proclaimed, “if they are truly dangerous, we must send our best. Sir Marin, I’m sure you can fit in the criteria.”

“I am honoured that you look up to me…” said Marin as he stared at a wall, “…but I know someone who is ready for it.”

Suddenly, parts of a wall nearby changed colours. It became a Caucasian Knight of Arcadius in their common brown cloak.

“Born ready!” proclaimed the Knight, “Knight-in-Training Blaine Tucker, I will uncover the truth and report back ASAP!”

“Not what I wanted…but hope it can do…” thought Alejandro.

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What an irony, NAPEU got misperceived by the previous heroes & those who assigned them! But this is sadly how the ball rolls for organisations like them. In the streets of the “City that Never Sleeps”, a high-speed Riding Duel is set & the opponent is none than our young Knight of Arcadius…Riding Duel, Acceleration!!!

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22:24, 11 May 2092

New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone, New English Republic

True to the nickname as the “City that Never Sleeps”, even the night had endless plans of events occurring. The New York Harbour hosted a wide variety of ships ranging from military to foreign commercial ones there. Along the seaside streets closest to the Harbour, an unmanned D-Wheel was parked there. It was coloured mainly white & with a horse-like head in its design & a light frame for high mobility purposes. From a distance, 2 punks were admiring the D-Wheel before them.

“Wow…cool wheels there,” one of them exclaimed.

“Clyde, let’s say we take this thing apart and sell the scraps on the black market,” suggested the other guy.

However, he was punched right in the gut by an unknown force and fell down. The first guy was frightened and picked up his partner before dashing off scared. Suddenly, the Knight appeared from his camouflage again, wearing a horse-like helmet.

“Should’ve brought my camera along,” wondered the Knight as he turned sights to the sea, “now for that suspicious craft…”

He then looked out towards the sea, where he saw only a streak of light heading towards the Harbour. That light; it was all that could be possibly seen from the speedy Revolution that traversed the lands and seas with so much ease, it slowly submerged its lower half into the sea below. He only continued observation until the Revolution halted by the Harbour waters.

Inside the control brig of the Revolution, Victoria, Elise, Roger and Ali were there readying all preparations for their landing.

“Alright, we have arrived at New York Harbour at last. Thanks for flying with the Revolution,” claimed Roger.

“Ok Vicky, I’ll be out in the city for now,” said Elise as she left the brig.

“Fine by me, you need some exercise,” said Victoria.

A hatch of the upper regions of the Revolution opened up & the Ouroborus with Elise on it slowly moved outside. A ramp slid from the Revolution and the Ouroborus leaped off to the streets & took off.

“Suspicious target located. D-Wheel Hercules, Blaine Tucker…pursuing the target!” Chris declared as his D-Wheel also zoomed off for a chase.

As Elise rode around the corner of the streets, she quickly noticed Tucker’s Hercules chasing her in her dashboard.

“Hey there, you looking for some trouble?” Elise called out.

“No, it is you who is guilty of such,” said Blaine, “and I will bring you in!”

“And you represent which force, the NYPD?” Elise inquired.

“Not those pathetic fools, I belong with the Holy Empire of Arcadius,” replied Blaine as his eyes glowed.

“A Psychic too, this can get very interesting…and so we play Speed World to commence,” said Elise.

“Field Spell Speed World Set On. Duel Mode – Autopilot Standby.”

With a simple press of a button, the energy of an invoked Speed World engulfed the whole streets of New York City. The busy locals of New York were mostly preoccupied with their routines to even bother with the Riding Duel under way.

Meanwhile, on both the Revolution control brig & Suite 58 of the Federative Congress, both Overmind Millennial & Victoria were watching the duel with strong interest.

“So we have some trouble…Elise could use some exercise anyway, I will let her be,” said Victoria.

“It appears that there is quite a misunderstanding we have here,” Marin concluded, “Your Majesty, shall I call off the duel before any substantial damage were to occur?”

“Don’t be such a spoilsport. This could be good,” said Alejandro.

“Now I asked Her Majesty, not you…” Marin exclaimed.

“Indeed, this will be quite entertaining for the night,” replied the Overmind, “but do inform my old friends and his parents about this first actual mission of his, Matthew & Candice Tucker.”

“Of course, your word is my command,” replied the High Knight.

Blaine (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 4000)

“The persecutor shall commence his judgment first!” said Blaine as he drew, “I Summon the Gate Blocker in Defence Mode!” (100/2000)

A portal opened up next to Hercules & it shot out a blast right in front of Elise’s way. A wall with an eye pattern appeared in front of Elise, trying to block her way & forcing her to pull back her speed.

“I know that one; it stops me from getting any Speed Counters,” said Elise, “but it’s nothing I couldn’t get around.”

“Oh really? Then we ought to see how long you could last,” said Blaine, “I’ll let you continue things from here.”

After Blaine’s turn, it came to Elise’s first move. After she drew, the Speeds showed an increase, but only for Blaine. (1-0) Because of Gate Blocker, Elise was unable to get Speed Counters.

“Damn, I can’t do much…but I can always Summon this gal out,” said Elise.

Suddenly, a brunette female warrior appeared. She wore tattered green and brown clothes with a fedora hat. She pulled out her sword & wielded it well. (1100/1200)

“Say hi to the Warrior Lady of the Wasteland,” said Elise, “too bad your Gate Blocker’s Defence is too high for me, but I can take that wall down another turn. I put a face-down & end turn.”

“Draw,” said Blaine as he drew, (2-0) “and I Summon the Monster, Blizzard Dragon!” (1800/1000)

A portal accompanied by a sudden cold breeze opened up on the track, causing random passer-bys to sneeze due to the cold. Out of it, a dragon appeared. It was medium-sized & was covered in ice-blue scales.

“Blizzard Dragon, blast the Warrior Lady back to the Ice Age with your Blizzard Breath!” Blaine declared.

Blizzard Dragon let out a roar & it unleashed a blast of icy wind & snow at Warrior Lady. She tried fending the cold winds off with the warmth of her cape, but eventually froze up & broke off in ice pieces.

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Blaine (LP: 4000) Elise (LP: 3300)[/align]

Suddenly, in her place, a portal opened up. From it, a band of unruly mercenaries appeared. They looked at the opposing dragon & struck a look of cowardice. (1000/1000)

“Thanks to my Warrior Lady, she leaves behind the Exiled Force to finish you off,” said Elise, “and I hope you know that its effect can destroy your Gate Blocker like a knife cutting butter.”

“I’ll keep that in mind,” said Blaine, “I Set 2 face-down cards & end my turn.”

22:28, 11 May 2092

Presidential Suite 58, Earth Sphere Federation HQ, New York Metropolitan Zone

It is not allowed for civilians to come up to any part of the Headquarters of the ESF, but exceptions had been allowed on request. In this case, it was the old friends of the Overmind, Matt Tucker & Candice Pryce, a couple happily married at last after an unhappy past in their youths.

Currently, they were watching the Riding Duel between Blaine & Elise along with Marin, Kim and Overmind Millennial.

“It seems that he is handling things very well here,” remarked Matt, “Candice, if our son’s so good at this, I still can’t see why you refuse to let him join.”

“Because Blaine stands a better chance going to university than this,” Candice said, “once you become a Knight for real, it will be for life.”

“Yah, no way we could reverse that,” Marin agreed, “it is a sole swore rule made in a most solemn vow of law during the First Holy Empire period which existed before Babylon, Rome, Egypt or even Atlantis.”

“But Blaine is so interested in the affairs of Arcadius…and he’s like one of you…” Matt cried.

“If I did have a choice in what I want to produce, I would rather have a non-Psychic!” Candice cried, “If I must, I would turn that ingrate into popsicle!”

“Shush now, you two! I’m trying to watch the show,” said Kim, looking intensively at the holoscreen.

22:24, 11 May 2092

New York Streets, New York Metropolitan Zone, New English Republic

Zooming in the New York streets, Elise made her next draw of a card & Blaine’s Speed increased again (3-0)

“Now to tear down Berlin Wall, I activate the Exiled Force’s effect,” Elise declared, “by sending it to the Graveyard; I can destroy your monster…your Gate Blocker to be specific.”

Suddenly, the Exiled Force held onto their various weapons & made a final charge towards the Gate Blocker up front. However, they were suddenly struck by lightning from the sky.

“I activate the Trap Card called Divine Wrath,” said Blaine, discarding Blizzard Warrior, “by discarding a card, I can negate an Effect Monster’s powers and also destroy it.”

“Don’t forget I still haven’t Normal Summoned yet this turn,” reminded Elise, “thus I can Summon Rahz the Field Commander.” (1600/1200)

Suddenly, another Warrior appeared before Elise; a brunette & held a pair of swords in his hands.

“I’m not scared of him, he’s not a match to my Blizzard Dragon,” noted Blaine, “Surely you don’t want to be left without monsters to defend yourself.”

“By Summoning him, I can add a Warrior monster to the top of my deck,” said Elise.

Her deck then slid out the card she apparently needed and she set it on top of her deck.

“Instead, I declare the attack upon your Gate Blocker now!” Elise declared.

“Is the gal mad or something?” exclaimed Alejandro.

Suddenly, Elise’s face-down card opened up and Rahz’s attack suddenly became more forceful as it impacted with Gate Blocker. (2300/1600) To nearly everyone’s surprise, the Gate Blocker was slowly cracking apart & broke into rocks pieces. Without it anymore, her Ouroborus tried to move off sideways.

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Blaine (LP: 3700) Elise (LP: 3300)[/align]

“But how is that possible…” exclaimed Kim, “that Defence was too high in the first place.”

“But activating Strike Slash gives him 500 more Attack Points for this round and he can deal through defences too,” said Elise, “at least I managed to get rid of your Gate Blocker.”

“…Not really…activate Trap Card, Broken Blocker,” said Blaine as his own face-down opened, “it was triggered by you destroying Gate Blocker and it can Summon 2 more copies of the same monster you destroyed.”

Suddenly, the remaining debris of the original Gate Blocker reformed into 2 Gate Blockers. Both of them stood ominously in front and by the side of Elise and her Ouroborus, sealing off her path once again.

“Can’t get rid of these things, I end my turn with 2 face-downs,” concluded Elise.

Two face-down cards appeared beside the Ouroborus & vanished within the space of a few seconds while Rahz returned to its original values. (1600/1200) Blaine saw this & just drew his card as they turned by a traffic junction at a red light. (4-0)

“Alright, I Summon the Ice Knight in Attack Position,” declared Blaine.

Suddenly, a humanoid form appeared beside the ice dragon. It was covered thoroughly with ice-blue armour with a similarly-coloured cloak. He carried a lance seemingly made of ice. (1300/1200)

“And as for his effect, he gains 400 Attack Points for every Aqua Monster on the field…including himself,” said Blaine, (1700/1200) “Ice Knight, attack her Field Commander Rahz!”

“Activate Trap Card, Dark Mirror Force!” Elise exclaimed.

Ice Knight suddenly leaped and pierced onto Rahz’s plated armour & easily destroyed him. However, that impact caused a sudden rebound strike that vapourised the 2 Gate Blockers as well.

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Blaine (LP: 3700) Elise (LP: 3200)[/align]

“The Dark Mirror Force, it is a special type of Mirror Force that can removes all your Defence Position monsters,” explained Elise, “thanks for taking the bait like a good fish.”

“Not that it did anything to stop my attack. Blizzard Dragon, attack her directly!” Blaine commanded.

Blizzard Dragon roared again as it flew over Elise & unleashed a blast of its cold winds upon her. However, Elise simply discarded her Quillbolt Hedgehog and she was guarded by a barb-wire type barrier.

“I activated Card Defence, which can negate Battle Damage by discarding a card and then allows me to replace it,” said Elise as she drew another one.

“Alright, I end my turn now!” said Blaine impatiently.

This time, Elise drew…and her Speed Counter finally increased, but she was still far behind her opponent’s. (5-1)

“At least I’m catching up to you,” said Elise, “and time to turn things around. I Summon the Turbo Synchron in Attack Mode!” (100/500)

Suddenly, a small green motor-like machine appeared. It had 2 cartoonish eyes looking seriously forward.

“A toy…you gotta be kidding me!” Blaine cried.

“Since I got a Tuner Monster on the field, I can Special Summon the Quillbolt Hedgehog in Defence Mode,” said Elise as the quill-plated hedgehog appeared, (800/800) “and now…Turbo Synchron, show that Blizzard Dragon what you are made of!”

“Say what?!” exclaimed Alejandro.

Suddenly, the Turbo Synchron turned around and its jets launched it off towards the Blizzard Dragon. The tiny machine extended out its tiny fist, ready to punch into the Dragon.

“Huh? You looking to be defeated here?” wondered Blaine.

However, the Blizzard Dragon covered its body with its wings for the attack. The impact of Turbo Synchron was decisively deflected back to Elise due to the stronger defence of Blizzard Dragon.

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Blaine (LP: 3700) Elise (LP: 2300)[/align]

“When my Turbo Synchron destroys a monster, it is shifted to Defence Mode for one thing,” said Elise, “and for another thing, it allows me to Special Summon a monster whose Attack is equal to the Damage I just took…like this here Shield Warrior.”

Suddenly, a new Warrior appeared. It was somewhat scrawny and carried a wooden spear and wooden shield. (800/1600)

“With enough monsters on the field now, I can Tune Turbo Synchron, Quillbolt Hedgehog and Shield Warrior together,” said Elise, “though I hate to say it, but let’s rev it up!”

Suddenly, Turbo Synchron charged far forward & dissolved into a single ring. It quickly passed through the other 2 monsters, which also dissolved into 5 stars.

“Gathering stars move on to lead now to a new road. A road where there is freedom and soar the greatest heights. Synchro Summon!” chanted Elise as a beam of light erupted, “Roar engines, Turbo Warrior!” (2500/1500)

Suddenly, an odd crimson red warrior appeared. Unlike a regular Warrior, it boded the image of a Machine at the same time. What that could be described as the monster’s “hair” was actually a metal plate styled in a Japanese punk hairstyle. It’s only seen weapons were apparently its 2 claws.

“And since this is no longer the Battle Phase, count yourself lucky that I can’t attack now,” said Elise, “I end my turn here and now.”

“And it’s my turn now,” said Blaine, (6-2) “I use my Blizzard Dragon’s effect and seal off your monster’s attack! Go, Blizzard Wing!”

Suddenly, the Blizzard Dragon flapped its 2 wings for a gust of cold icy winds at Turbo Warrior. However, it seemed to hold no effect on it.

“Why it’s not working?” Blaine exclaimed.

Suddenly, Candice’s voice rang up inside his helmet’s earpiece. The sound symbol popped up there too.

“Blaine, you fool,” said Candice’s voice, “Turbo Warrior’s effect allows it to be immune to the effects of your monster.”

“Mom, is that you?” asked Blaine.

“Yes, and you are in big trouble if anything happens to you…” said Candice’s voice, “…so please be safe.”

“Yes, Madam!” cried Blaine loudly, “since I cannot attack a stronger monster, I put my 2 monsters into Defence Mode.”

With that, the Ice Knight knelt with his cape covering his whole body. Blizzard Dragon also covered itself with its wingspan.

“And I end my turn,” said Blaine and Elise wasted no time to draw her card. (7-3)

She looked at the drawn card and glimpsed at the other one she got; it was Speed Spell – Silver Contrails.

“Just great…two cards…and no monsters,” thought Elise, “to make things worse, those cards can only be used next turn…”

“Turbo Warrior, attack the Ice Knight with Accel Slash now!” Elise declared.

Turbo Warrior turned back to face the 2 Ice monsters again and its 2 jets fired off towards them again. It reached out its claw as it glowed red-hot and cut Ice Knight like butter.

“And with a face-down; my turn is ended,” finished Elise.

“Now’s my turn,” said Blaine as he drew a certain Tuner, (8-4) “Yes! I Summon Ice Blast User Rice in Attack Mode now.”

Suddenly, a humanoid figure appeared. It was somewhat female-like and wore blue armour. (800/800)

“And oh yeah, it’s a Tuner,” said Blaine, “Guess what happens next?”

“Synchro Summon…” Victoria spoke.

Suddenly, Rice was frozen in an ice block and shattered into shards. Suddenly, 2 rings of light were formed and surrounded Blizzard Dragon; it dissolved into 4 stars too. The new formation appeared directly in front of the Ouroborus.

“Blowing blizzard, become the majesty of the glamorous Aurora!” chanted Blaine, “Synchro Summon! Roar, Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!”

Suddenly, the whirlwind dispersed altogether & revealed a new creature. It was a serpentine dragon crafted completely out of ice. It spanned its 2 ice wings widely with shining aurora as it roared and blew out the cold air. (2300/1400)

“And by discarding my cards on hand, I can send that same number back to yours,” said Blaine, “go, Blizzard Gust!”

He held his 2 cards (Skill Successor and Driving Show) and quickly discarded them. With that, Brionac’s 2 icy wings flapped and unleashed a wave of cold air at the fending Turbo Warrior. However, the intense cold gust seemed to hold no effect on it while the face-down Synchro Destructor returned to her hand.

“What just happened? It should’ve also been gone packing!” Blaine fretted.

“You know, that effect is applicable to any monster of Level 6 or below,” spoke Candice’s voice.

“Just great!” cried Blaine, “but at least I know what you have. I end my turn now.”

Elise wasted no time and quickly drew her next card. With that done, their Speeds increased yet again. She looked at the Monster Card drawn and smiled. (9-5)

“Just what I needed…” she thought.

“With a total of 5 Speed Counters, I play the Speed Spell – Silver Contrails!” said Elise, “and this will let my Turbo Warrior some more wind under those jets…1000 more Attack Points.”

Suddenly, a gust of silver wind stirred up and Turbo Warrior glowed in that same silver shade. (3500/1500)

“Turbo Warrior attacks your Dragon of the Ice Barrier now!” Elise declared as Turbo Warrior’s jets fired off towards Brionac.

“Don’t be too hasty, I got a Plan A for this,” said Blaine, “by removing the Skill Successor that I sent to the Graveyard on my previous turn, my monster gains 800 Attack Points.”

The phantom form of Skill Successor card appeared and was absorbed into the ice dragon. Suddenly, it roared and gained more power in it. (3100/1400)

“And here comes the bad news, when my Turbo Warrior attacks a Level 6 or higher Synchro Monster, its Attack will be halved!” Elise revealed, “High-Rate Power!”

Suddenly, Turbo Warrior launched a purple toxic cloud of toxic at Brionac and it was weakened by it. (1550/1400) Suddenly, Turbo Warrior flew straight towards Brionac and crushed it into ice shards. (8-5)

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Blaine (LP: 1750) Elise (LP: 2300)[/align]

Elise then slowed down her Ouroborus so that she would be next to Blaine. She held out the very card she drew out this turn, a Monster Card.

“This is my Trap Tinker, a unique Tuner Monster that I can discard like so,” said Elsie as she discarded it away, “and then, I may play a Trap Card in my hand…and there’s only one card left.”

“Synchro Destructor…” Blaine said, “bring it on, I can still live through it.”

“Son, you’ll lose…” said Candice, “if Synchro Destructor was activated upon the destruction of another Synchro, the damage dealt would be doubled.”

Suddenly, the Trap Card appeared and it projected 2 energy images of Brionac. They then flew towards Blaine and his Hercules and engulfed him in it.

Blaine (LP: 0) Elise (LP: 2300)

Since Blaine lost the duel, his Hercules came to a sudden halt and it slid off road. Their duel overall indirectly forced the entire traffic of New York to a mass congestion. Elise stopped by to assist him.

“Why are you…helping me?” wondered Blaine, “we are merely strangers, after all.”

“That was before we connected our souls with a man’s duel,” said Elise.

22:46, 11 May 2092

Presidential Suite 58, Earth Sphere Federation HQ, New York Metropolitan Zone

Although the duel was finished long ago, the receiver was still active. Everyone heard the afterword spoken after the duel.

“Guess Sutherland chose his men right,” said Millennial, “and Candice, pardon me for saying this, but your son has a lot potential and it would be a shame to let it slip.”

“I don’t know…I just don’t know,” said Candice.

“Worry not, Miss Candice,” Marin reassured, “I will ensure that young Blaine lives on. I am way past my prime and it’s time for the young to take over; we no longer have any rights to hold them back.”

“Alright…” said Candice as she started crying and dug into Matt for a shoulder.

“Strangely, the Chief Ministers claimed they never even noticed the incoming object at all,” Kim pointed out, “Alejandro, you said they already knew…”

However, during all this time, Colonel Alejandro had long left the suite already.

22:46, 11 May 2092

New York Streets, New York Metropolitan Zone, New English Republic

Meanwhile, in the New York streets, while Elise helped out with Blaine, the other drivers were obviously mad and the mess they stirred up. Thus, both of them decided to help out in clearing the mess with the help of the New York Police Department.

While Elise pulled out a jammed car door, she suddenly received a call from Victoria on the holoscreen.

“Elise, about that duel you were involved in,” said Victoria, “turns out there was a problem of misunderstanding and now, New York suffers a traffic jam.”

“I know, I’m clearing it up too,” said Elise, “it’s only just for me to clean up the mess I had made, I will be back by midnight…if everything goes right.

Elsewhere, the two same cloaked men who were seemingly behind the kidnap of General Tianan were lounging in their shadowed hidden base. A small holoscreen with sound waves was projected to them, saying a pure audio message.

“Master Geis, NAPEU is confirmed to have landed in New England,” spoke the contorted voice, “further actions required, Master?”

“No need to act so harsh, you may be offline,” spoke the trench-coated man, called Gies.

Suddenly, the small holoscreen disappeared and the 2 men focused their attention towards another one. It featured a certain news broadcast from abroad.

“The shoer against the then-High Minister of the Advanced Eurasian Union, Alberto van Stenberg, had been undergone a retrial and re-detainment, charged with terrorism in addition to original charges of insulting the Union Ministry. In addition, his twin brother, Antonio van Stenberg, was charged of conspiracy against justice and would be sentenced to prison. The Benelux Parliament also declared the complete strip of the Stenberg Family’s status and rights as nobility.”

“You heard that, Arep,” said Geis as he turned to the other blue-black cloaked man, “I want to take you to take that man to us.”

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Nations and Factions…File Located: New English Republic

Official Name: Republic of New England

Status: Member State of Occidental Union

National Motto: By and For Honour, Tradition, Freedom

Flag: St. George’s Cross (white background with Red Cross)

Population: 42.71 million (as of Jan 2092)

Capital City: Boston Metropolitan Zone

Government Form: Parliamentary Republic

Ethnic Groups: Caucasian, African, Amerindian, Asian (among others)

Human Rights Record: Excellent

Territories in control: North-eastern US

Establishment: 20 January 2077 (Planning), 15 April 2076 (Official)

Leaders:

Leland O’Brien (President of New England)

Isabella Mira Estebon (Chief Minister of New England – Democrat)

Upon the election of Super-Union President in 2077, it was declared that an Occidental Union would be formed and thus, former US territories would be divided and undergo huge changes. New England was declared as a republic under Occidental Union and was quick to adapt to the changes of the administration.

As a more independent political body, it is well-known for liberalism and freedom in general. Citizenship criteria are based on voluntary applications and no special rights are excluded from non-citizens. Thus, they attracted quite a number of foreigners there, leading to higher populations over the years.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

After that night rush in New York, we take our eyes away from our heroes for a while. In Europe, the trial for Alberto had concluded and his sentence was set. Arep, a disciple of the mysterious Master Geis, was called on informed on this. Next on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU-Ch 11-Jailbreak! Siberia will be set ablaze…

Wyhe · April 21, 2009

[spoiler=Ch 11-Jailbreak]

08:42, 12 May 2092

AEU Supreme Court, Athens, Republic of Hellas, AEU

Upon the cradle of Western civilization and also known as Greece, it was merely morning at that time. However, a serious judgment was underway in its capital. The terrorist secretly bombing all over the AEU was identified as Alberto van Stenberg and he was under trial again for his crimes. This matter was rather serious for it even affected the Benelux itself.

Alberto was standing over behind bars of the defendant’s stand, well-handcuffed and guarded by two Bulgarian securities. The Hellenic judge and AEU High Minster of Justice, Theodore Papaticus, sat upon his chair and looked over the entire courtroom.

“By the power invested in me, I hereby officially declare Alberto van Stenberg is guilty of the said charges accused upon him and therefore sentenced for life in Siberian Facility for State-Offensive Elements,” declared Papaticus, “guards, please escort van Stenberg to the copter taking him to his confinement!”

With that, the 2 Bulgarians opened up the caged defendant’s stand and dragged Alberto out. However, Alberto was not the least bit cooperative at all.

“You tyrants! One day, you’ll fall!” cried Alberto, “We are not your slaves! We don’t serve you! I will break out that hellhole and destroy you AEU!!!”

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Well, Alberto was sentenced live to Siberia this time, but the additional charges are just too much. But if you think he would be locked up forever, then you are quite mistaken. For some possibly malicious reasons, Master Geis has some use for him and sent Alberto to retrieve him. As a diligent prison guard, Natasha Zabigov can’t just let the prisoner run amok, so she too must gear up for a duel.

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05:26, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Morning in East Europe, then midnight would be upon New York. The Revolution was allowed to be docked there and it casted a shadow over the dark waters of New York. While most people should be asleep, the common New Yorkers were always active.

However, one of those active peoples is not a New Yorker. Vladimir stood over the edge of the Revolution, overlooking into the waters below. He grabbed onto a bottle of beer and simply gulped it down his throat. Elise suddenly came up and saw him.

“Oh Elise, how is it?” asked Vladimir.

“I’m alright, but the real question is whether you’re okay,” said Elise, “I know what happened back then…in Moscow with van Stenberg and Zabigov.”

“You don’t know anything!” Vladimir snapped, crushing the bottle with his bare hands, “…Zabigov, she was quite a talent in the ranks. She was about to be promoted to a higher post as Chief of Security in Helsinki Parliament…until that incident. Her hand was cut off and the Military Ministry decided to let her work elsewhere.”

“A prison warden in Siberia,” said Elise, “they are those military outcasts due to several disabilities; now’s that quite a drop from working in Finland, where it can work closely with Scandinavia.”

“AEU military system is quite elitist; they will almost always weed out the weak by all means to strengthen their power,” Vladimir explained, “and I caused her to this point. It’s all my fault for her misfortune; I have no guts to see her again.”

“Just look at your hand,” Elise said, “you better go to the infirmary.”

It was only until then that Vladimir actually noticed that his hand was bleeding due to him crushing the glass.

17:26, 12 May 2092

Siberian Facility for State-Offensive Elements, Independent Republic of Siberia, AEU

Within the cold iron walls of the Facility, Natasha Zabigov’s every step was akin to intense pounding on the floor. The door slid as she came in a hallway of cells. Those cells were all filled with its inmates, all charged for disrespect towards the AEU or AEU citizens insulting allied nations. As they saw the warden’s arrival, their reaction was a constant stream of jeers, boos and curses in their various languages.

“Those fools, I never did understand them, but I can guess,” Natasha murmured, “too bad that I was too slow back in Moscow.”

Despite the inmates’ uproar, she continued walking on her way. Until she reached the cell for their most recent inmate, she looked up and saw Alberto van Stenberg.

“It’s been quite a while already,” said Natasha, “can’t believe you use your own twin brother as a scapegoat.”

However, Alberto was completely silent towards her comments and turned away from her.

“Oh, the silent treatment you’re giving me,” said Natasha, “well, I got just…”

Suddenly, the red warning lights were on and Natasha’s holo-phone beeped. She picked it up and received a message.

“What’s this? An intruder!” Natasha exclaimed, “What kind of intruder breaks in a jailhouse? He must be a complete nutcase!”

Meanwhile, the protective dome the Facility was set in had been breached by outside forces and now left open for anyone to come and go as they please. The supposed intruder was seen in the artificial snowstorm, but only vaguely and shadowed. The surrounding 4 guards all stood with their laser rifles to shoot down the threat.

Suddenly, the intruder held something in his hand; a rectangular object similar to a Duel Monsters Card. He hurled it towards the guards and grazed all their hands and disabled their weapons. Without any major threats, the intruder walked inside.

The intruder donned black robes that extended into a hood. His robes were mainly black, but had deep blue accents. On his left arm, he wielded quite a unique Duel Disk. It was pure black, just like his robes; beared resemblance to a dragon with the deck holder looking like a dragon’s jaws.

“This is too easy,” said Arep, walking within the chambers, “now…where is he?”

The hallway door slid open as Arep made his entrance there. The prisoners there all saw him and growled at him. Despite this, Arep continued walking along and glancing to his sides.

“Hello there, you intruder,” Natasha greeted, “mind I guide you on your way here.”

Natasha walked out over the other side of the hallway and she carried her own Duel Disk; a variation coloured aquamarine similar to the AEU design.

“You know, I just can’t let you run amok,” Natasha said, “the higher-ups would be pissed off.”

“Zip it woman!” Arep snapped as he threw another card like a shuriken at the warden.

However, Natasha easily brushed the card off with a sweep of her hand. Suddenly, her right hand glove loosened up into shreds and revealed her metallic hand.

“A metal hand…quite interesting,” said Arep, “I am Arep, disciple of the Master Geis. Through him, we shall lead the world to a wondrous revolution from this deplorable state. But to accomplish that, I must take Alberto van Stenberg with me.”

“No way in my life will I just give you a prisoner?” Natasha exclaimed.

“Perhaps my Master can do you a favour…like a brand new hand,” said Arep.

“I’m not some greedy jabroni here; I’m a proud soldier of the Advanced Eurasian Union!” Natasha stressed, “And I won’t let anyone buy me out. So prepare yourself for a duel!”

“Ha, but I must warn you…I’m quite ruthless,” Arep cautioned.

He showed his entire Disk and the entire Card Zones extended out in full. Both players quickly drew out their 5 cards each.

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“And to begin, I draw,” Arep claimed as he drew his card, Chain of the Underworld.

He first looked at his hand and then, he discarded his Dark Creator card.

“By discarding a Level 5 or higher DARK Monster, I Summon the Dark Grepher in Attack Mode!” said Arep. (1700/1600)

Suddenly, a shadowy form appeared. It looked like an exact copy of Dai Grpher, but it seemed more evil with those glowing red eyes.

“By his effect, I can send a Dark Monster from my Deck to the Graveyard by discarding another such card,” said Arep.

He then discarded Spirit Reaper from his hand and then, his Jinzo card slid out of his Deck and it was sent to the Graveyard slot.

“And I Normal Summon Dark Blade in Attack Mode,” said Arep.

Suddenly, a gaunt armoured warrior appeared. He was decked in black spiky armour with a flowing blood red cape. He was armed with two swords and only his eyes were seen. (1800/1500)

“Lastly I Set 1 face-down and end my turn,” said Arep.

“And then, I draw,” said Natasha, “I Summon the Cyber Tutu in Attack Mode!” (1000/1000)

In a flash of sparkling light, a human-like form appeared and spun around gracefully. It was clad in a red and green bodysuit and wore ballet shoes and frills on the waistline. She wore a transparent visor over her eyes.

“Nice monster…for my own to crush most mercilessly,” Arep remarked.

“We’ll see about that,” Natasha said, “Cyber Tutu, attack now!”

Cyber Tutu leaped up and spun rapidly like a proper ballerina, heading towards her opponent’s side.

“You have lost it, both monsters can easily crush you dear Cyber Tutu on their own,” said Arep, “if you wished your defeat, I could grant you so. No need to bring it upon yourself.”

However, Cyber Tutu was not going for the 2 monsters. Instead, she was aiming for Arep with a swift kick at his ribs.

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“My Cyber Tutu can attack you directly when you control only monsters with an Attack score higher than Cyber Tutu’s,” Natasha explained, “and I Set a face-down and end my turn."

“And I draw,” said Arep as he got Spear Cretin in his hand and then looked at another Monster Card in his hand.

“Everything’s set…” thought Arep.

“I Release both Dark Grepher and Dark Blade in order to Advance Summon Dark Tuner – Nightmare Hand!” Arep proclaimed.

Suddenly, both monsters were enveloped into one portal, and a tall grim-looking entity appeared. It was purple in colour and had a marking similar to an eye. (0/0)

“A high-Level Monster with zero Attack and Defence…I don’t like it…” Natasha remarked.

“Now that it is Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a Level 2 or below DARK Monster…like this Spear Cretin here,” said Arep. (500/500)

Suddenly, a tiny goblin with a horn and wings appeared. It looked sly and carried a tiny spear.

“Level 10 Dark Tuner – Nightmare Hand…Level 2 Spear Cretin…commence Dark Tuning!” Arep cried.

Nightmare Hand spread out its arms and it dissolved into darkness with 10 stars within it. The darkness went over towards Spear Cretin and engulfed it, forming into a sphere of darkness.

Inside the sphere of blackness, Spear Cretin looked terrified as it was surrounded by the ten stars that bulged their way into it. Then, it grew transparent and four of the stars shattered. Its remnant form was one in pain as it shattered and the resulting eight stars turned black.

“What’s going on? What’s this Dark Tuning?” Natasha exclaimed.

However, she was only met with a snicker from Arep as he made off a chant.

“When the curtain of darkness descends down, the eyes of the Underworld will open,” Arep chanted, “…Swoop down…Darkness!”

Suddenly, the dark sphere expanded and sparked off trances of dark lightning. Multiple eyes were opening up throughout the dark sphere.

“What in Hell is that?” Natasha exclaimed.

“Dark Synchro…” Arep spoke, “Show yourself, One-Hundred Eye Dragon!” (30000/2500)

With that last cry, the sphere bursted open and showed a large black dragon. Unlike common dragons, this one had eyes throughout its entire body, giving it a rather grotesque appearance.

“What in Hell’s name is that infernal beast?” Natasha demanded.

“I already say it! It is a Dark Synchro, a monster of the Level Negative Eight,” Arep said.

“Negative Levels?! Is that even possible?” Natasha exclaimed again.

“As you can plainly see, this is very possible…due to the powers of the Underworld,” said Arep, “but you shall first witness the might of its roar. Attack her Cyber Tutu with Infinity Sight Stream!”

Suddenly, One-Hundred Eye Dragon roared and gapped its mouth. A pinkish energy ray was formed inside it and it fired its ray off towards Cyber Tutu.

“Activate Trap Card, Revolution – Trick Battle!” Natasha declared as the card opened, “This will alter this battle and destroy your dragon instead.”

“Fool, you must be looking down upon the powers of the Underworld. I activate One-Hundred Eye Dragon’s effect…or rather Jinzo’s!” Arep said, “Since it is alone on the field, it can mimic the effects of any other DARK Monster in my Graveyard and I choose Jinzo’s effect to negate Traps.”

Suddenly, the huge eye on the dragon’s chest opened up and cast the image of Jinzo. It then fired a blast at Revolution – Trick Battle and it returned to face-down position.

“And now, where was I…oh yeah, I was gonna destroy your pitiful excuse for a monster!” Arep recalled, “Infinity Sight Stream!”

With that, One-Hundred Eye Dragon fired off its blast straight at Cyber Tutu and easily destroyed her with that single blow. The attack was so intense that Natasha herself was struck too and forced back.

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“So how do you like the power of the Dark Synchro first-hand?” Arep asked.

Natasha took some time to recover from the fall, but she realised that the attack ripped off her right sleeve and revealed her bare white skin.

“Hmm…your skin’s rather smooth,” Arep remarked, “and it looks like it could need some warmth.”

“Just carry on your our fight here!” Natasha barked.

“Ok, here I end my turn already,” Arep concluded.

“And I draw,” said Natasha, “I Summon thee Cyber Gymnast in Attack Mode!” (800/1800)

Suddenly, another female form appeared. It was more muscular than Cyber Tutu and had her hair tied to a single long ponytail at the back.

“This monster can destroy a face-up Attack Position Monster by discarding 1 card from my hand,” said Natasha as she discarded Fusion Recovery from her hand and the Gymnast leaped for her attack.

“Activate Counter Trap, Phantom of Darkness,” Arep declared, “this Trap Card negates an effect targeting a DARK Monster and destroys that card.”

As Cyber Gymnast made her attack, One-Hundred Eye Dragon’s eyes glowed and blasted her back with its deadly rays.

“Then, I sip my Battle Phase and move on to my second Main Phase,” Natasha declared, “where I may play Emergency Assistance, and revive a Level 4 Monster destroyed this turn.”

Suddenly, Cyber Gymnast reappeared and she knelt down in front of Natasha. (800/1800)

“And I Set 2 face-down cards…” said Natasha, “…and end my turn.”

“Draw,” said Arep, “I activate One-Hundred Eye Dragon’s effect again, mimicking my Dark Grepher instead!”

Suddenly, the dragon’s eye projected the image of Dark Grepher. He then discarded his Shadowpriestess of Ohm and a card slid out of his Deck and he showed it. It was Darkness Destroyer and he slid it into his Graveyard slot.

“One-Hundred Eye Dragon, activate the powers of Darkness Destroyer!” Arep cried.

Suddenly, One-Hundred Eye Dragon opened its chest eye again and cast a reflection of Darkness Destroyer.

“Darkness Destroyer’s effect allows him to attack twice per turn and each blow can damage through any defences your monsters can build up,” said Arep, “One-Hundred Eye Dragon, Infinity Sight Stream!”

Suddenly, One-Hundred Eye Dragon unleashed a powerful death ray towards Cyber Gymnast. She was easily engulfed by the blast and she was gone. The blast then hit Natasha again, inflicting her much damage.

Arep (LP: 3000) Natasha (LP: 800)

“Too easy, it is all over now,” said Arep, “One-Hundred Eye Dragon, put her out of her misery! Infinity Sight Stream!”

One-Hundred Eye Dragon then fired another blast from its mouth and it went directly for Natasha herself. Her only hope was a certain card she placed.

“Activate Dark Wall of Wind!” Natasha declared, “This card can prevent you from attacking me directly this turn.”

True to her words, the attack was stopped halfway by a tornado-like gust of black winds.

“And it works as it is a Spell Card,” said Natasha.

“Think you’re so clever, well you’re not the least bit such!” said Arep, “Activate Trap Card, Chain of the Underworld!”

Suddenly, an iron chain bursted out and reached out into Natasha’s Graveyard slot. Suddenly, Cyber Gymnast appeared in upright position and bound by the chains. (100/1800)

“This card can Special Summon your recently destroyed monsters back to you, but it will be in Attack Mode and 700 points weaker,” said Arep, “you can draw a card in exchange for this gift though.

Natasha drew another card, but realised it was Polymerisation only; a dead draw to her.

“But you already attacked me twice, so you have to end your turn or what,” Natasha claimed.

“I activate the effect of my One-Hundred Eye Dragon again, let us see what we got,” said Arep.

Suddenly, One-Hundred Eye Dragon casted off a new monster on its eye. It was a pitch-black giant creature with a pair of red wings.

“The Dark Creator! I’m in trouble now…” Natasha exclaimed.

“Indeed you are,” Arep agreed as his Dark Grepher slid out of his Graveyard, “by removing Dark Grepher, I can Special Summon another DARK Monster like my Dark Blade.”

Suddenly, a phantom of Dark Grepher appeared and One-Hundred Eye Dragon crunched it with its mouth. Suddenly, its hundred eyes glowed intensively and the dark armoured knight reappeared. (1800/1500)

“I’ve lost the fight…” Natasha muttered.

“I believe it to be my Battle Phase still,” said Arep, “Dark Blade attacks the Cyber Gymnast with Dark Blade Slash!”

Dark Blade charged towards Cyber Gymnast, and defeated her with one slash of his cold blade. The strike caused a backlash right at Natasha bluntly at her chest and she collapsed.

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After that, Arep looked on to her as he approached her. He kept a sinister look on him with a malicious intent. He then bent down, ready to grab something.

“Couldn’t pass up the chance, it’s such a dream,” Arep claimed.

However, he only dug into her pockets. After a while, he took out a small key card.

“But sadly, you are too weak for my tastes,” said Arep, “now back to business…”

Inside Alberto’s cell, he laid quietly in there. To him, it was obvious that his outcry was over and could only wallow in his own ultimate defeat. However, the bared door opened up and Arep looked at the Dutch national.

“Hello there, I am only referred to as Arep,” he said, “and you must be van Stenberg. I represent a powerful figure who sympathises with you and wish to accept you into our society, where you may fulfil your mandate.”

Alberto was silent to his words and looked up at him, staring into him intensively. Arep was perfectly calm throughout all this. After moments of silence, Alberto stood up and grinned at Arep.

08:32, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Back in the Revolution, Vladimir and Elise were at the infirmary. Vladimir had wrapped his hand in bandages to contain his wound. Suddenly, his holo-phone rang and Chiming’s face was seen.

“What’s up, Chiming?” asked Vladimir.

“Well…it’s about Natasha…” Chiming spoke.

“What about her? Speak Up!” he demanded.

“Ok! She’s found injured and now sent for treatment,” Chiming confessed.

“Send me the coordinates to that place…now;” said Vladimir, “and Elise, please inform your sister of my temporary leave.”

He turned off his phone and dashed out of the infirmary. Along his way out, he just crossed paths with Victoria, but continued on his way.

“What’s up with him?” wondered Victoria.

“Let’s just say that Vladimir has some personal issues to settle first,” said Elise, “may I follow him before he does something stupid.”

“Alright, but you should know that we are putting forward the plan to infiltrate the Dixies,” Victoria noted, “Once he is done, join us in the Dixies.”

“Yes of course,” said Elise as she walked off, following Vladimir out.

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Individuals…File Located: Natasha Zabigov

Full Name: Natasha Zabigov

Age: 34 (as of present date)

Date of Birth: 28 December 2059 CE

Gender: Female

Nationality: Advanced Eurasian Union (Baltic Federal Republic)

Ethnicity: Balt

Education: Great Alexander’s Military Academy for Elites (Top of Class, Year 2072)

Occupation: AEU Prison Warden of Siberian Facility for State-Offensive Elements

Medical Conditions: Right hand is severed and replaced with metal replica

Natasha Zabigov is a national of Baltic bloodlines born in the Advanced Eurasian Union. During her youth, she was described as a dedicated and intelligent student as well as expert fighter in judo. It was established that she would ascend to the AEU Army.

While in the AEU Army, Natasha Zabigov had made a good name out of herself. Thus, she was prided as a great member of the cohort and gained the respect of many veterans and comrades, both in the AEU Army and other Special Autonomous Forces related to Eurasia, such as the French Foreign Legion.

She was about to be posted to Finland’s capital, however fate dealt her a bad hand. During one of her last missions in Moscow, her hand was severed during an escort and that rendered her future prospects to be terminated.

In the end, her good relations with superiors allowed them to not expel her from their forces, but allowed her to stay on as a Prison Official in Siberia. Despite her downfall, she was known to be an optimist in all this and kept positive in her ways, becoming an ideal model for the AEU.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

As Vladimir and Elise take off for Europe, Victoria prepares for the journey towards the Dixie South. However things never go according to their way as she faced a problem. But what could it be? Next on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU-Ch 11-Recall! Though lost on the surface, it is merely sunken deep within the memory banks.

April 21, 2009

dont u mean chapter 12: recall?

Wyhe · April 26, 2009

[spoiler=Ch 12-Recall]

09:53, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Bright morning was upon New York and as the new day began, Victoria was quick to get her plan set to the next level. Inside the meeting room, all were present, other than Vladimir and Elise.

“Alright, Vladimir’s away on his private matters and I got my sister to tag along with him,” said Victoria, “and now, on with our meeting. Is anyone here clear with our objective in this continent?”

Suddenly, the whole room was completely silent with her question.

“Ok, guess I have to choose someone…” Victoria noted, “So Ali, do you know?”

“That we are here to investigate the claim of the Confederation of the Dixie,” said Ali.

“Precisely! But now, our major problem is getting there,” said Victoria as she pressed a handheld device and a map appeared on the round table they were centered around.

“That’s…America…” muttered Rahoul.

“Its Northern half, Anglo-Franco America,” said Victoria, “now as we can all so plainly seefrom the map below, the Dixie-American Occidental border nearest to our current position in New York is the Ohio-United Virginia border.”

“Excuse me, but from what I heard, there are a number of secret paths built by Occidentals to allow lucky Dixies to leave,” said Rahoul.

“Yes, and I believe that we can locate one such path in the southern parts of Ohio,” said Victoria, “Roger, I believe you are one of those who fled from Dixie. So, where did you escape to?”

“Now, this question is…uh…let me see here…” answered Roger as he got stumped in silence, “…I just couldn’t remember back then…I was in this hospital in Ohio. The doctor said I might have suffered some head injuries back then.”

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So the Plan was ready, but there seem to be a slight complication is all this drama. Roger, a Dixie who fled his homeland and only one easily available who knows of a passage to the isolated region, had seemingly lost track of his Great Escape. Now, Victoria seeks to find a way through this rather vexing complication.

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10:04, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

The meeting had long been dismissed in light of minimal data of the operation and was forced to be halted for now. Victoria was quite vexed with this and continued to consider her options on the matter, thus engaging in a call with her grandfather, Joseph Sutherland.

“So you are going out to the Dixie, but your only source has amnesia on what happened,” Sutherland evaluated, “that should be all.”

“And I want to know of an alternative to this,” said Victoria, “folks in the Great Plains and New England are very quiet about this issue here.”

“Since it is a memory loss, it can be regained,” Sutherland claimed, “you ever heard of Eisenstein’s Duel Theory of Relativity?”

“You mean the physics theories done up by the late Dr. Eisenstein regarding the uses of Duel Energy,” said Victoria, “and one of those theoretical uses are memory regaining!”

“Indeed, but best if you let an expert in the field work with you on this,” said Sutherland, “and don’t you worry, I will get only the best here.”

“And by best, you mean Dr. Siegfried,” said Victoria.

“Too bad that I couldn’t get him on the line since 3 years ago,” Sutherland lamented, “but I will get an equally qualified Duel Physicist for the job. But where’s Elise? I wish to speak with her.”

“Sorry, but she’s away on another task,” said Victoria.

21:21, 11 May 2092

St. John Medi-Camp Providence, Siberian Plains

This was only one out of the multiple medical camps based in the desolated northern frontiers of Siberia. Funded by St John Brigade and the AEU Ministry of Welfare, these helped against any emergencies going on in those parts.

A native Siberian man in his eighties and covered with a low-quality tattered fur coat was resting near an empty spot of the Camp, fast asleep in his serene state. However, he heard a sudden noise unlike any other and fled inwards the camp in his cowardice.

That so-called noise actually came from the Brunnhilde as the small aircraft proceeded with landing upon the grounds of the medical camp, frightening away more of the refugees there. A small company of AEU soldiers marched out to greet the landing craft as its occupants walked out.

“May we know your purpose here?” a soldier inquired, while holding his rifle.

“Sergeant Major Vladimir Bulowski of Eurasian Special Corps Division, I am here to see a patient here,” said Vladimir, “and I believe she’s a Baltic called Natasha Zabigov.”

“You must be meaning the Warden Major admitted earlier today,” said the soldier as they all went on stand-by, “you can find her in Tent No. 543; it’ll be numbered.”

“Thank you for your cooperation,” thanked Vladimir as they went off to Tent No. 543.

Fortunately for them, the journey was rather short for a spacious area used for the campsite. When they reached inside the small tent, they realised that the various tents was quite small. Inside, there was only a simple bed with bed sheets. A table lamp was placed by the side of the bed and so was a chair. While they were there, Chiming was already seated there, beside the sleeping form of Natasha.

“Chiming, how’s Natasha?” Vladimir exclaimed.

“Shush, she needs her rest still,” said Chiming, “let her rest…she needs it after working so hard for all these years.”

16:28, 12 May 2092

University of Einstein, Ulm, Federal Republic of Germany, AEU

The University of Einstein was situated in the German city of Ulm, the famed birthplace of the Great Physicist Albert Einstein. That University had awakened many talents from Germany who continued to support the state and the Eurasian Union itself.

Amongst those high achievers, there was Dr. Gertrud Eisenstein. She alone held the entire estate and fortune of the Eisenstein Family as its main heiress due to a direct family line with the late Dr. Eisenstein’s brother. Similar to the famed Duel Physicist, she too was a powerful proponent of physics and duelling.

She worked under multiple contracts, one of them involving nuclear systems all over continental Europe. Likewise, she also does the role of a university lecturer in her own University of Einstein. She was finishing up on her lesson at that point.

“Do note that your assignments will be due next week and professional scientists will be inspecting them, so do your best in all your projects,” Gertrud reminded, “class dismissed!”

With that, her class all left the study room. After the tiring session with the lectures, Gertrud took a lean back on her chair and gasped for breath. Suddenly, her holo-phone rang and Joseph Sutherland appeared.

“Mr. Sutherland! Is this about the Yggdrasil Nuclear Plant?” Gertrud asked.

“Ha, Ms Eisenstein, Yggdrasil is going just fine and all thanks to your fine tuning that we could avoid a nuclear disaster,” said Sutherland, “but I have a favour to ask of you, an expert of Eisenstein’s Duel Theory of Relativity.”

“You need Grand-uncle’s formulas…but what for?” wondered Gertrud, “perhaps I can do with a trip.”

“Glad to hear, I have already sent a ride for you; it will take you to New England,” said Sutherland.

11:17, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Outside the Revolution, there was a wide space made for flight capable machines for sortie. Due to this feature, it could be seen as a flight carrier bearing Odin’s Cross Flag. Right now, Victoria was waiting out there for some important guest that her grandfather was acquainted with and somehow persuaded her to come forth.

“Wonder who this friend of Grandfather is at all?” wondered Victoria.

Suddenly, the winds around her swept around violently. A mini jet with the Flag of Scandinavia began the careful descent on the platform. After landing, the door opened and Gertrud left the aircraft with a suitcase.

“Trudie, nice to see you again after so long,” Victoria said.

“Vicky, you’re the one Mr. Sutherland wanted me to help!” Gertrud exclaimed, “what a pleasant surprise.”

Meanwhile, Roger and Rahoul were lounging in the control brig while Ali was adjusting the engines and Taici was resting on the floor.

“Say, you claimed you couldn’t remember just now…” said Rahoul, but his voice became softer after which, “…so did you say that only to weasel your way out?”

“Hey I’m so shocked that you would think that I’m some sort of slacker here!” Roger exclaimed.

“Behold the power of Eurasian propaganda,” Ali spoke then, “Volgograd, Berlin and Versailles do have the best universities on political sciences after all.”

“Anyways, I’m starving and I think we should have some good old New York food,” Roger suggested.

“Not just yet,” Victoria’s voice rang in the room, “paging for Roger to come to the starboard as soon as possible…and please bring your Duel Disk along.”

“Hey, what gives?” Roger cried.

Soon after, Roger along with the others all walked out into the open starboard and they noticed an unfamiliar craft with Odin’s Cross settled there. Roger’s Liberty Wings was one of a Hybrid Type and his regular Duel Disk was merely a single long blade as card zones. Also, they found Victoria and Gertrude talking together.

“Victoria, what gives?” Roger demanded, “I need my lunch!”

“Of course you need, but I am pushing forward my plans and you are wanted,” said Victoria, “and she would be the one to help us with that.”

“Hey, now I thought I saw you somewhere before…” Ali realised, “you must be Gertrud Eisenstein, one of the most esteemed physicists in the current world.”

“I couldn’t just take all that credit, many geniuses did lived before me and did much more,” Gertrud humbly brushed off the comment.

“But what does this gotta do with me?” Roger cried.

“You are going to duel her and put your memory on the treadmill,” said Victoria, “Trudie, if you may.”

Gertrud opened her suitcase and took out a Duel Disk similar to the outdated Battle City I Duel Disks used many years ago.

“So you’re also some kind of antique collector or something?” asked Roger with an insulting tone.

“Very funny,” said Gertrud, “this Duel Disk is modified from the outdated Disks to suit the needs for this duel. So let’s go!”

Her blades of her Disk automatically moved in to form the platform for the cards. After that, she stretched out her left arm and four probes ejected off to the 4 corners of the area around them. Roger also activated his own Duel Disk too.

“Let’s go!” both of them declared.

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“Draw,” said Roger as he drew, “I Summon the Flag Fighter – Sky Bastion in Defence Mode.” (200/2000)

As he placed the card, a large bulky fighter appeared. It was apparently designed more for defence and steadiness than actual flight itself. However, something also appeared on Gertrud’s side. It was a small cute ball of blackness with weeds sprouting from it. (1000/700)

“But she has nothing, so how…” Taici exclaimed.

“Now let me explain,” Gertrud verified, “this is my Naturia Cosmos Beet, a monster that I reacts of its Special Summon against your action of Normal Summon.”

“The Naturia monsters…how lovely,” Victoria claimed.

“Too bad I couldn’t attack yet…” said Roger.

“Or your monster can’t,” noted Rahoul.

“Anyways, I end my turn still,” Roger said, while gotten quite annoyed.

“I draw,” said Gertrud, “and I begin with this card, the Naturia Antjaw!” (400/200)

Suddenly, another tiny creature appeared. It was a small black ant with leaves for wings. It was holding a seed of some kind with all its might.

“Is that deck of yours infested with a bunch of kawaii monsters?” Roger demanded.

“That will be none of your business,” said Gertrud, “I Set 2 face-down cards and end my turn.”

“I draw again,” Roger declared, “and I should turn this game to the offensive end. So I Summon the Flag Fighter – Drafter!” (1600/1200)

Suddenly, another fighter jet appeared. Compared to Sky Bastion, it was far sleeker and built more for the sake of mobility.

“Drafter shall attack your Naturia Antjaw now!” Roger declared.

“Not quite as you planned, I activate the Trap Card, Widespread Ruin,” Gertrud declared.

“It can only be played when the opponent attacks,” Rahoul recalled, “destroys the opponent’s monster with the highest Attack…Drafter in this case.”

Drafter sped towards Antjaw for its attack, but it suddenly imploded in midair. With his monster’s destruction, he suddenly felt something in him.

Roger was riding a D-Wheel along a cavern-like tunnel. It was not the current Liberty Wings, but instead the Lee High Mobility-Type, named after Robert E. Lee. He was being pursued by a Confederate Guard on his D-Wheel, Lee Hunter-Type. Suddenly, Speed World appeared on his dashboard…

“And when my Drafter’s scraped metal, its effect activates!” Roger proclaimed, “Now I can Special Summon a Level 4 or below Flag Fighter with less 1500 Attack to the field from my Deck, like my Flag Fighter – Photon Blaster.”

Suddenly, another jet appeared from the burning remains of Drafter. It was similar to Drafter in terms of size and had a laser weapon attached to the unit. (1300/800)

“And I will now attack your…” Roger said, but was interrupted.

“Wait just a second, when you act with a Special Summon, I can react to it,” said Gertrud, “first one is my Naturia Antjaw. Against your action of Special Summon, it reacts with my own Special Summon, a Level 3 or below Naturia Monster from my Deck like my Naturia Rosewhip.” (400/1700)

Suddenly, a growth sprouted from the soilless ground. It was more or less a simple rose flower with a cartoonish face on it.

“And not just one, but two reactions await you,” said Gertrud, “I activate my other face-down card, Demise of the Land! This reacts to your Special Summon and allows me to play a Field Spell Card from my Deck itself. And so, I bring you to somewhere near my homeland’s famous Black Forest.”

Suddenly, the seaside view was concealed by a forest around them. The urban jungle landscape of New York was quickly converted into that of an actual jungle.

“The Deep Forest, what a card,” said Ali.

“I don’t care what you throw at me; I’ll just crush you apart!” Roger barked, “Photon Blaster, snipe down her little Antjaw now!”

Photon Blaster aimed carefully at the Antjaw and fired off its laser beam. However, the Antjaw quickly fled into the surrounding trees for cover and missed the attack.

“The effect of my Deep Forest allows a Level 4 or below Beast, Insect, Plant or Beast Warrior Monster to evade an attack by ducking within nature for this turn,” Gertrud explained, “a perfectly natural reaction of gentle creatures towards violence.”

“But since this is a Field Spell, Roger’s also entitled to using this effect himself,” Taici noted.

“Too bad my Deck is a Machine one,” Roger claimed.

“And since the attack was already declared, Photon Blaster’s effect is declared void,” Victoria noted, “Gertrud’s the Western European Duel Champion for nothing.”

“I’m facing an actual champion!” Roger exclaimed, “I better pull out my best in this. I Set 2 face-down cards and that’s all for the turn.”

With Roger finally ending his turn, the Naturia Antjaw finally returned out to the open field and made a noise of its triumph.

“And my reaction is my draw,” Gertrud proclaimed, “Before I make any further actions, I must confess that my Cosmos Beet and Rosewhip are both Tuners.”

“Two Tuners?! Don’t like where this is going off from here,” Ali gulped.

“Let’s start with these 2 monsters,” said Gertrud, “I Tune my Level 2 Naturia Antjaw with my Level 3 Naturia Rosewhip.”

Suddenly, Rosewhip broke up into 3 rings that cascaded the Antjaw. It then broke up into 2 stars and then, a beam of light shone across the alignment. The new creature was another Naturia Monster, though not following the cute theme of the regular monsters. It was a tiger with grass green fur and its legs were like tree bark. It landed on the ground and growled fiercely at Roger. (2200/1700)

"Synchro Summon, my Naturia Beast!” Gertrud proclaimed, “But there’s more to come. I Summon the Naturia Cliff in Attack Mode.” (1500/1000)

Suddenly, a new monster appeared. It kept in line of a cute face, but the overall appearance was that of a stone slab. There were several fungi grown over its top and 2 cute eyes glared intensely at Roger.

“And I also Tune the Level 4 Naturia Cliff with my Level 2 Naturia Cosmos Beet,” Gertrud announced.

Cosmos Beet crumbled into dust and 2 rings appeared from its remnants. They then flew towards Cliff and it became 4 stars. Suddenly, a vertical beam of light erupted upon the field. The beast that was to appear from it was a serpentine dragon similar to the Oriental ones. It was as white as ivory, its hide was like tree bark and had 2 fore claws. (2500/1800)

“Take a good look at my Naturia Balkion,” said Gertrud, “but I still got my Naturia Cliff to account for. When it is sent from the Field to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or below Naturia Monster and I Summon the Naturia Dragonfly in Attack Mode!”

Suddenly, a red dragonfly appeared on the field. Suddenly, four globes of light flew out of Gertrud’s Graveyard slot and entered into the dragonfly. (2000/400)

“Hey, what kind of Level 4 monster gets so much Attack power?” Roger complained.

“It originally has only 1200 Attack Points, but gains 200 more for every Naturia Monster in the Graveyard and that’ll be four,” Gertrud explained, “Naturia Beast attack your Sky Bastion now!”

Naturia Beast roared and pounced on Sky Bastion. Despite its fortified defences, it was easily crushed by Naturia Beast’s raw power.

“Montage Dragon, attack him with Power Collage!”

And then, the mosaic dragon fired a combined beam of light that completely destroyed Roger’s Sky Bastion.

“And now, Naturia Dragonfly attacks Photon Blaster right now with Sonic Buzz!” Gertrud cried as the Dragonfly’s wings emitted a high-pitch buzzing sound.

“Activate Trap Card, Martyr Impact!” Roger declared.

His face-down card opened up, showing a Flag Fighter colliding with a Giant Bomber AIRRAID to cause an explosion.

“By Releasing my Flag Fighter, I’m gonna destroy your monster and inflict Damage equal to its Attack,” said Roger, “so…I’m gonna destroy your Naturia Balkion and leave your Dragonfly to attack thin air.”

Gertrud was snickering at his speech and merely removed the Widespread Ruin and Demise of the Land lying in her Graveyard. Suddenly, the Martyr Impact card shattered.

“Now what’s the meaning of this?” Roger exclaimed.

“Perhaps I should go through the effect of my Naturia Balkion with you,” said Gertrud, “by removing 2 cards in my Graveyard, I can negate any Trap Card in its entirety.”

“That’s quite a lockdown effect, but the Graveyard must be loaded with enough cards,” Rahoul noted.

“Moving on…Naturia Dragonfly’s attack is still underway,” said Gertrud.

Photon Blaster was indeed struck by the sonic wave, but was protected by pieces of scrap metal that suddenly came out of nowhere.

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“By removing my Sky Bastion from play, I can prevent a Flag Fighter from getting shot,” said Roger, “though I’m taking all the pain to come.”

“Good for you, but I still have Naturia Balkion left and he’s all fired up,” said Gertrud, “Attack Photon Blaster with Leaf Storm Blast!”

Suddenly, Naturia Balkion opened its mouth and a swirl of flying leaves flew out and struck Photon Blaster. Since he couldn’t be destroyed, the attack was instead deflected towards Roger and it hit him really hard.

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Gertrud (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 2100)[/align]

“I activate Synchro Strike! Now Dark Strike Fighter, destroy his monsters!”

Suddenly Dark Strike Fighter fired an endless barrage of missiles at Montage Dragon and destroyed it. Then, the Confederate Guard’s Lee halted and Roger continued onward…

“She took no damage throughout the whole duel…and yet her strikes are deadly,” said Taici, “cute is obviously just a cover for her true colours.”

“Bring it on, I still got tricks left up here,” Roger dared, “end your turn quick.”

“Ok, don’t be so eager about it,” said Gertrud, “I just need to Set 2 cards face-down. And I shall warn you that my Naturia Beast’s effect allows me to negate your Spells by sending 2 cards from my Deck to Graveyard.”

“Then…she can use the effects of both monsters indefinitely…or as long the deck is there,” Ali realised.

“Draw,” said Roger, getting Flag Fighter – Grappler.

He then looked at his other cards on hand, including Turbo Booster and Twister.

“I Summon the Flag Fighter – Grappler in Attack Mode!” Roger declared as the pincer-equipped fighter appeared. (1000/1000)

“And if I’m not wrong, that should be a Tuner,” Gertrud deduced, “you’re planning a Synchro Summon, aren’t you?”

“And since I’ve just Normal Summoned this turn, I can Special Summon the Turbo Booster too!” Roger said as a small machine appeared too. (0/0)

“So you can now Summon a Synchro Monster of Level 7,” said Gertrud, “then, bring it on.”

“I will show you my Synchro shortly, just after I show you my Grappler’s effect,” said Roger as he discarded Full Salvo, “now I can commandeer one of your monsters and I choose your Naturia Balkion.”

Suddenly, Grappler unleashed a chain of hooks that clung onto the wood dragon and dragged it over to Roger’s side of the field.

“Since this monster is now mine, I can choose which Traps I want to shut down,” Roger realised.

“But that means I couldn’t play my Level Retuner and lower my Beast’s Level if he were to attack it,” Gertrud realised, “he actually thought of what I have…my Naturia Monsters’ power is based on reacting with the opponent, but to think I’m up against my own play…”

“And here comes the Tuning!” Roger declared as Grappler dissolved into 2 rings and flew into Turbo Booster and Photon Blaster.

“He’s not using Photon Blaster’s effect, so his other cards must be of good use,” wondered Rahoul.

“Stars & stripes strangled the darkest skies. Let us take infinite flight towards freedom,” Roger chanted as 5 stars aligned with 2 rings, “Synchro Summon! Roar, Dark Strike Fighter!”

Suddenly, a crimson red and black warplane type robot appeared. (2600/1800)

“Payback time is now, and Balkion will attack your Naturia Beast with Leaf Storm Blast!” Roger declared.

Balkion unleashed a burst of leaves at Naturia Beast, falling to the attack almost immediately.

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“But adding another Naturia Monster in my Graveyard, my Dragonfly grows stronger,” said Gertrud. (2200/400)

“And without your Naturia Beast, I am free to play this card,” said Roger as another card showed up, “I play Twister and by paying 500 Life Points, I can destroy a Spell or Trap Card on the field.”

Suddenly, a wild gust of wind stirred up and blew the Deep Forest away, sending them back into the seaside.

Gertrud (LP: 3700) Roger (LP: 1600)

“Aw, I missed the Forest…it reminds me of the Temple,” Taici claimed.

“Dark Strike Fight, attack her Naturia Dragonfly too!” Roger followed up.

Dark Strike Fighter fried its barrage of missiles straight at the Dragonfly. The attack did hit, but it seemed that Dragonfly was still there.

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“I don’t get it! Without your Deep Forest, it should be blown sky-high by now!” Roger cried.

“I must have forgotten to mention that my Naturia Dragonfly cannot be destroyed by monsters with over 2000 Attack Points,” Gertrud revealed.

“No fair! That pest has over 2000 Attack Points to begin with!” Rahoul said.

“Not really, I anticipated that move and Set that card last turn,” said Roger, pointing out to his face-down, “and I activate it. Synchro Halo! When my Synchro Monster fails to destroy an opposing monster, it can attack again and with double the attack too.” (5200/1800)

“I won’t let you. I activate Battle by 2!” Gertrud called, “this card can only work in a battle where in my monster is against a creature with more than twice my monster’s Attack; elevating my monster to double its Attack.” (4400/400)

Dark Strike Fighter glowed and fried another assault wave at the Dragonfly. Although they hit, it still remained the same overall.

Roger was riding along the tunnel…but parts of it began to crumble away and a cave-in…

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“Then, I activate my Fighter’s effect,” Roger declared, “by Releasing another Monster, I can inflict damage equal to the Released monster’s Level x200.”

Naturia Balkion roared as it grinded into dust, absorbed into Dark Strike Fighter. After which, it fired another missile barrage at Gertrud herself. Due to Naturia Balkion also sent to the Graveyard, Naturia Dragonfly gained more itself. (2400/400)

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“And I end my turn then,” said Roger as Dark Strike Fighter returned to its original stats. (2600/1800)

“Draw,” said Gertrud, “I Summon Naturia Beetle in Attack Mode!” (400/1800)

Suddenly, another cute beast of Nature appeared. It was merely a brown shelled Hercules Beetle with big buggy eyes and its horn was wooden.

“And I equip my Dragonfly with Unstable Evolution,” said Gertrud, “and since I have lower Life Points, my Dragonfly’s original Attack becomes 2400…and adding all those boosts it got…”

Suddenly, the Dragonfly’s eyes grew intense with all that power in it. (3600/400)

“So what, even if you attacked my Dark Strike Fighter, I still have Life Points and your Beetle’s too weak to take me out,” said Roger.

“I beg to differ on this, for whenever a Spell Card is activated, my Beetle undergoes a little change…a change too fatal for you,” said Gertrud. (1800/400)

“Now he’s really doomed…and by bugs to boot,” Rahoul claimed.

“Attack now,” said Gertrud.

Naturia Dragonfly unleashed a buzz of its transparent wings and sent Dark Strike Fighter into self-destruction. With the path cleared, Naturia Beetle rammed into Roger with its horn.

Dong…dong…dong

Roger was lying on the entrance of the cavern…the other side of it…in Ohio…then a bell struck!

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“That’s it. I’m going out for lunch now,” said Rahoul.

“I must say, I haven’t felt this much energy since the finals of that Championship,” Gertrud admitted, “why not we go out to eat some of New York’s finest. It’s on my tab.”

“And so Roger, anything rings bells to you?” asked Victoria.

“Bells…church bells…it’s all coming back to me,” said Roger.

“It will take some time for one to gather back all his memories, but chances say by tonight,” said Gertrud, “and until then, I’m on vacation here.”

“Since we will be leaving the Revolution alone here, I would like it if you and Ali stayed behind to watch it and receive Elise and Vladimir when they returned,” asked Victoria.

“What are old friends for? Of course I will,” said Gertrud.

01:07, 12 May 2092

Tent No. 534, St. John Medi-Camp Providence, Siberian Plains

Back at Tent No. 534, it was late in the night and Elise was lying her head by the bed. Chiming was taking his nap on the floor with a blanket. However, Vladimir was still awake, unable to sleep just yet.

Suddenly, Natasha stirred in her sleep and wakened up at last. The other sleeping occupants also followed suit with Vladimir’s cries.

“Natasha, you ok?” Vladimir asked.

“At least I’m still living, Vlad,” said Natasha, “what time is it now?”

“1 a.m. of 12 May of this year, you Sleeping Beauty,” said Chiming, “good to have you back.”

“And the girl’s?” asked Natasha.

“My friend, Elise Sutherland,” answered Vladimir.

“So you are related to Victoria,” said Natasha, “how horrible…that person whom I duelled. And especially that card he used, I saw nothing like it before.”

“What do you mean?” asked Elise.

“He called it a Dark Synchro…a Monster with a Negative Level,” Natasha said, shocking everyone.

“Just like that time in Sinhala…could these 2 events be related?” wondered Elise.

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Miscellaneous…File Located: Duel Theory of Relativity VII

Title: Duel Theory of Relativity VII

Type: Reference Book

Subject: Relativity, Physics

Author(s):

Dr. Albert Eisenstein (deceased)

Dr. Erich Eisenstein (retired)

Dr. Gertrud Eisenstein

Year of Publishment: 2016 CE/2057 CE/2074 CE

Distribution: Worldwide

Copies Sold: 78.432 million (last updated on 11/12/2091)

The Duel Theory of Relativity is originally a set of notes collected by Dr. Albert Eisenstein himself. Upon his death, these notes were converted into a book and sold. Sometimes, proceeds will be donated to charity organisations or organisation for scientific research.

This volume is the seventh book ever made, personally revised by Gertrud Eisenstein. With constant revision, it was known that the book is accurate. With the special offer where in one wishes to update the book, the old volume may be returned and if it were in good condition, the next volume will be sold to them at half price.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

Now that Roger got a clue as to his journey, they now travel to Ohio’s southern parts to find the spot. However, that place was near a site that many locals would only be too dumb to tread upon. Next on Yu-Gi-oh NAPEU – CH 13 – Cursed! On hallowed grounds, she remained bound, seeking for justice as she passed without such.

Wyhe · May 2, 2009

[spoiler=Ch 13-Cursed]

23:53, 5 May 2092

Crimson Cathedral of St. Benjamin, Benjaminshire, Ohio Province, New England

Benjaminshire is a small town in Ohio near the region’s border with the Dixie United Virginia, so named after its founder, the Protestant Reverend St. Benjamin. That particular cathedral was built not merely for worship, but persecution of witches and hearsays. His cathedral was dubbed “The Crimson Cathedral”, due to the murders and tortures that took place within its walls.

His tyrannic religious regime over the ignorant townspeople was a dark era to them. During the colonial era as the Thirteen Colonies, this town escaped detection by both sides…until the Americans won the revolution and began their expansion, ending the tyranny when the former federal government took charge and closed down the church.

Normally, Benjaminshire was a sleepy town, let alone its night time. However, near the deathly abandoned church, some shadows were moving under the cover of darkness. They were a small group of 2 male teenagers, holding torchlight and shining them over the door of the old church. One of them was short and bespectacled, while the other was tall and punk-like, but they shared the same looks as twins.

“Hey Zack,” said the bespectacled boy, “I don’t think it’s such a swell thing to do…I mean going in there and all…”

“Cody! Don’t be such a scaredy cat!” scoffed Zack, “you and your cowardliness, we didn’t go all the way here just to turn tail! Go inside now.”

“But you heard about the legends, didn’t you?” Cody claimed, “They say there’s a witch that still haunts within these very halls.”

But it seems that his twin didn’t see eye to eye at all. Zack simply kicked opened the door apart. Inside, there was only a void of darkness left untouched by light or wind for centuries. The window glass was all broken; their shards spread all over the ground and the wooden furniture was rotting away in decay.

“Your camera now?” Zack demanded, “Riches, fame, power and hot blondes and Asians await us once we bust the myths here.”

With little choice, Cody took out his camera. It was a Canon Crystal 9000, the third-latest model of video cameras to hit American shores. He then shot it at Zack, who was tidying himself.

“Hello people, my name is Zack Mosby and I dare you into a journey into the…Eclipse Zone!” he introduced with an overly dramatic pose.

“The Eclipse Zone, talk about a Twilight Zone rip-off,” said Cody, “I bet you get sued before you got your cash and women.”

“Just shut up and keep that thing at me! And you better edit that part out too,” said Zack, “now I am inside the Crimson Cathedral of St. Benjamin, where brutal persecutions occur and locals say that the spirits of the accused continue to haunt…”

“Ding…dong…ding…dong…”

And the church bells sounded, it broke the silence of the serene grounds and Cody suddenly felt frightened.

“Ok, the bells shouldn’t be ringing! It’s after all abandoned!” Cody exclaimed.

“You heard that; that was the sound of spirits’ rising over from beyond;” said Zack, “let us venture deeper into…”

“Eh…Zack…” Cody stuttered, “…be…behind…yo…you…”

“You really should grow some backbone and stop your childishness someday,” said Zack as he faced back, “and cut that part…”

And then, he saw it – a female in her late 30s and in age-old clothes from the 1600s era was hovering in front of them. Her face was covered up by her hair; only her smile was seen and that cruel sadistic grin on it…

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In case you are wondering, how does this link with our chapter here? If you would recall, Roger had just recalled the full extend of his journey to his freedom and the clue was church bells. Well, those church bells were really from the Crimson Cathedral of Benjaminshire and he escaped through a cavern pass there. Now NAPEU must return to that same passage and cross it…

However, nothing is that simple and what was it that those 2 kids saw? Our opponent today…well, that would be a secret. But prepare for it, Turbo Duel Acceleration!!!

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20:32, 12 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Over the top ramp of the Revolution, the whole gang, save Ali, Elise and Vladimir, had gathered there in New York’s night. Due to night time, the ramp was lighted up.

“Alright…if I’m not wrong…” Roger said as he looked over a map, “…it should be…here!”

He pointed his finger at a small town at the edge of Ohio and near United Virginia. It was the town of Benjaminshire.

“So there should be a church in its outskirts too,” Victoria deduced, “and here’s the plan now. Ali and Gertrud will stay with the Revolution here, while Roger, Rahoul, Taici and I myself will go to the Dixie. We will set out for Benjaminshire at 0700 hours the next day, and dismissed!”

“I wonder where’s Ali now?” wondered Rahoul.

With that, everyone left the ramp and retreated to the bottom levels. Gertrud, however, took a slight detour and made it to the hangar below the ramp. There, she saw Ali inside. He was in the process of welding a shape covered behind a sheet and lifted high by hydraulics device.

“Hmm…what are you doing here?” asked Gertrud.

“Oh, Ms Eisenstein,” Ali responded, “I was just putting the finishing touches to this bad baby here.”

“This so-called bad baby, I can tell it’s something good in here,” said Gertrud, “can I see it? Just a peek will do.”

“Ok, I can always do with some help,” Ali claimed, “You can hand me the wretch…and close the door. We don’t want people to disturb us…I made that mistake already.”

07:53, 12 May 2092

St. John Medi-Camp Providence, Siberian Plains

While it was night fall in New York, it was bright early dawn in Siberia. A rooster belonging to the camp officials saw the rising sun and crowed loudly for all to hear.

Inside Tent No. 543, the resident doctor was making her final inspection on Natasha Zabigov, who returned to her regular clothes. The doctor placed her stethoscope on her chest for a short moment and jotted down some notes.

“Ok, you are fully healthy and may be discharged,” said the doctor, “as per AEU regulations, if a government worker were injured in line of duty, he or she is entitled to rest and you should.”

With that, the doctor packed her equipment and walked out of the tent. Vladimir then carried her on her way out.

“Vlad, I can walk by myself,” said Natasha, “you have a duty yourself and yet you came here and dragged your friend with you for me, how wasteful is that?”

“C’mon, Baltland’s not that far,” said Vladimir, “I’ll just take you to the Brunnhilde right away and…”

“Chiming, do something!” Natasha called.

“Don’t put me into the equation like that; I’m just heading out to Corsica for details of a transfer I am due for,” Chiming claimed.

Suddenly, Natasha struggled to let Vladimir go and stood up on her own.

“Look here, since Chiming’s going to France and I will be off to Baltland, he can drop me off midway,” Natasha suggested, “and besides, if you bother detouring, you could fail your duties and that’ll be my fault.”

“But…” Vladimir argued.

“Do you even trust your friend-in-arms, Chiming de Baptiste?” Natasha said, “he’ll keep me safe, if that was what you were saying.”

“Don’t worry, she will be on my watch,” Chiming reassured himself.

“Then let us be on our way then…” said Natasha.

“Uh…Natasha,” Elise said, “you mentioned the Dark Synchro…can you describe your situation…little more?”

“”What else is there to say, that thing was so hideous and had one of the most gruesome Monster Effects known to Man,” said Natasha, “I can copy the effects of monsters in the Graveyard.”

“And you saw who was using it?” asked Elise.

“He was cloaked, so can’t say I did,” said Natasha, “wait…I think he calls himself Arep…or something…he claimed to be taking Alberto van Stenberg away.”

“And based on my info, he is missing now and Europe is on high alert for him,” said Chiming.

“So we now have a mad raving terrorist on the loose and a new potential enemy,” Elise thought.

07:00, 13 May 2092

Revolution, New York Harbour, New York Metropolitan Zone

Up in the morning of New York Harbour, the entire NAPEU were all up, overlooking the city beyond them at the outer ramp. Victoria looked around for Ali, but he wasn’t there. In the end, she quickly took out an incom stick.

“Where could that guy be?” she wondered, “don’t tell me he’s injured while working on it…”

In the hangar below the platform, the sheeted machinery was uncovered, but still held up and both Ali and Gertrud were lying on the floor asleep with all manner of tools lying around them. A sudden beeping from Ali’s incom just happened to awaken them both and Ali received the message.

“Ali, is it ready?” Victoria’s voice said.

“Yah, just touching up on it,” Ali said, “will be prepared for operation very soon.”

After those last words, he turned towards Gertrud, who was yawning about.

“So now?” she asked.

“It’s show time of course,” he replied as he pressed another button…

Suddenly, part of the floor of the ramp slid open. It was a large bulky land vehicle with 2 large ports placed by its sides; the centre seemed to be its window shield.

“What in God’s name is that?” Roger exclaimed.

Suddenly, Ali’s face appeared in a holo-screen, along with Gertrud in the background.

“A true masterpiece of my brilliance, I give you the Road-Kaiser,” Ali proclaimed, “it can hold a capacity of up to 6 passengers and 2 D-Wheels. Also, this machine also sports a unique Turbo Duel system based on early Bamides models.”

“Bravo to your work indeed,” Gertrud said, “this must be some long hard work you spent on this.”

“And both Liberty Wings Mk. VII and the Nagini are set into the Road-Kaiser for your convenience,” Ali added, “Gertrud and I will stay behind and wait for Elise and Vladimir to return.”

“Alright then, everything’s set and everyone to your places and let’s go!” Victoria cried.

08:14, 13 May 2092

Benjaminshire, Ohio Province, New England

Due to the speed of the Road-Kaiser, they managed to make it to border town in Ohio in quite a short time. Benjaminshire was unique for being in the urbanised Occidental Union, and yet it is considerably even more rural than the Amerindian Native States. It was filled with small roads with older car models driving around and its buildings were merely 3-4 storey buildings. All its occupants were out of the Road-Kaiser for a taste of fresh air.

“Wow, this place is more rural than I expected,” Victoria said, “and the nearest major hospital from here is the same one you were admitted to. There’s no mistaking on it, we are here.”

And then, a D-Wheel drove towards the front of them and pulled over. Its rider was a burly man with sideburns and brown hair. He donned a helmet with the words ‘Sheriff’ on it (also found on his ride) and a brown police suit with a star badge on it.

“Greetings travellers, what may I do for you?” asked the sheriff.

“And you are…?” Victoria pondered.

“Sheriff Jeremy Mosby at your service,” said Jeremy, “and you can’t be tourists, are you?”

“Well, we are actually…”Roger was trying to say, but was kicked in the shin by Victoria instead.

“Why yes, have you heard of the Crimson Cathedral?” she asked.

“That place…why of course, who in this town hasn’t?” Jeremy claimed, “St. Benjamin wasn’t even a real saint; that was merely a self-proclaimed title due to that so-called justice. He’s just a jerk who doesn’t know real justice even if it hit him on his backside! And what of that Cathedral you want to know of?”

“Just out of our interest,” said Victoria, “you should know that we are interested foreigners.”

“Well, you have looked for the best guy for the job, I also happen to be on a job related to the Cathedral myself,” Jeremy said, “my twin sons were the first to report of this, to say the truth. It was about a week ago, and a series of weird and undefined happenings going on at night.”

“Couldn’t it be vandals doing all this?” Rahoul claimed.

“That was my deputy’s theory, but we crossed that out when the local pastor was almost knocked down,” said Jeremy, “but maybe the Catholics? No, this is a full Protestant community here.”

“That means a proper investigation should be put forward,” said Victoria.

“Something that ye tourists need not to bother with, I will get things straight before the Ohio First Minister comes in for a state visit,” Jeremy reassured.

“No need, I must admit to you the truth on us,” Victoria confessed, “we are the Non-Aggressive Peace Enforcement Unit, or NAPEU in short. It is a team under the Federation to secure peace without the use of mass destruction weaponry.”

“Heavens bless me! After all these years surrounded by incompetence, I finally meet someone who could do things right,” Jeremy cried, “my sons had apparently recorded the whole thing on tape, but there’s some problems involved…”

“Let’s look at that recording then,” Victoria said.

14:42, 13 May 2092

Town Jail, Benjaminshire, Ohio Province, New England

The Headquarters of Benjaminshire’s sheriff was similar to the surroundings, as a simple 4 storey-high building with the star symbol of the Sheriff there. Like other sheriff HQ, they were commonly referred as a jailhouse since it also doubled as keeping prisoners until trial or transported to other prisons.

Sheriff Jeremy was in a special meeting between him and NAPEU in the board room. The much younger Deputy Sheriff was attaching some wires into a laptop, and then a holographic image was seen on a screen before them.

“So this is it,” said Victoria.

Suddenly, the screen showed something strange – a nude woman in a beach. Fortunately, it was quickly cut out.

“Wow…you never get this kind of stuff in Asia…” Taici said, but Rahoul acted quickly, “hey, my eyes! I can’t see!”

“Sorry, but little kids shouldn’t see this kind of stuff,” Rahoul said, “but what’s the big idea?”

“Sorry, but my sons like to shoot all types of things,” Jeremy claimed, “that should be from our vacation in Hellas last year; we went to a nude beach there.”

“Go figure those Helenians, so free in their modesty,” Rahoul remarked.

“My bad on that one, I was just curious about it,” the Deputy apologised, “but I think I got the right one this time.”

The video clip showed the condemned remnants of the Crimson Cathedral and Zack was standing at the scene.

“Hello people, my name is Zack Mosby and I dare you into a journey into the…Eclipse Zone!” he introduced with an overly dramatic pose.

“The Eclipse Zone, talk about a Twilight Zone rip-off,” said Cody, “I bet you get sued before you got your cash and women.”

“Just shut up and keep that thing at me! And you better edit that part out too,” said Zack, “now I am inside the Crimson Cathedral of St. Benjamin, where brutal persecutions occur and locals say that the spirits of the accused continue to haunt…”

“Ding…dong…ding…dong…”

And the church bells sounded, it broke the silence of the serene grounds and Cody suddenly felt frightened.

“Ok, the bells shouldn’t be ringing! It’s after all abandoned!” Cody exclaimed.

“You heard that; that was the sound of spirits’ rising over from beyond;” said Zack, “let us venture deeper into…”

“Eh…Zack…” Cody stuttered, “…be…behind…yo…you…”

“You really should grow some backbone and stop your childishness someday,” said Zack as he faced back, “and cut that part…”

And then, he saw it…and the screen went panned to see Zack being frightened by thin air. With that, the screen paused.

“You see, I cannot get what this means at this part,” Jeremy said.

“Clearly they saw something, but what?” Rahoul wondered.

“Maybe your kids have officially lost it,” the Deputy suggested.

“Zip it, Ron!” Jeremy barked, “Don’t you say that about my kids again!”

“It is obvious they saw something, but maybe it was unseen by cameras,” said Victoria, “maybe we should go to the Cathedral tonight and see this for ourselves.”

“And the scheduled time will be 2330 hours and it will be called Operation Eclipse Zone,” said Jeremy, “and Ron, stay in the station; you will be in charge of the station for now.”

“Yes Chief,” Ron said.

15:32, 12 May 2092

Le Gallia, Western Russia Air Space

Over the skies of the Russia-Finland border at over 10,000 kilometres above ground, the French Foreign Legion flagship, Le Gallia, was in due course to fly over the European Russia region and in due course to the Baltic region. To most people, it would unusual to see the Frenchmen interested in the northern reaches of Europe. However, it was a promise to a friend that Chiming de Baptiste made.

Inside the Le Gallia, various members of the Legion were tolling around with their daily duties on hand. Chiming and Natasha were touring the place, under Chiming’s guidance and now, they were locked in an argument.

“See here, I didn’t just arrange this meeting so that you two can take a glimpse at each other!” Chiming cried, “That thing was over so long ago, and yet you two are still grudging over it!”

“Listen up here, I’m not grudging over it,” Natasha snapped, “Vlad never forgave himself for that thing and both our military careers crashed down the pipe. I really wanted him to get over this quick. In case you know, he’s the one afraid to strike down others now.”

“Then by leaving him like that, what could that possibly achieve?” Chiming cried, “I may only know you two only after that Moscow Incident, but as your friend…”

“I hope that he may forget me soon and just move on,” Natasha said, “and where are we now?”

“We are currently flying over Saint Petersburg and the Russian-Finnish-Baltic border,” said a profound British voice.

Suddenly, a new figure appeared. He wore the similar white clothes of the Legionnaires, but his was more elaborate and had flaps of clothing tucking out with medals on his chest. He also wore a red and black shako on his head, bearing the symbol for the Legion itself. Most of the surrounding Legionnaires quickly saw him and all stood at attention.

“Good afternoon Lieutenant-Colonel Godwin!” the soldiers, Chiming included, called while in a salute.

“Greetings, I am Margarf Godwin of the French 1st Foreigner Aerial Striker Legion,” he introduced, “I am a Lieutenant-Colonel in rank, and a Non-Commissioned Officer in practice. I believe that from my sources, you had come in contact with a unique type of Duel Monster.”

“You mean the Dark Synchro Monsters?” Natasha claimed, “yeah, that did happen and that monster…it was like nothing seen on Earth.”

“So it is true then,” Margarf said, “…well it was nice to meet you. I had heard of your early exploits in the military and pleased to have met you in person. We shall descend upon Tallinn Airport in about 20 minutes, and hope you enjoy the rest of your honoured flight with Le Gallia.”

“Thanks for the info Lt. Colonel Godwin,” Natasha said.

“The rest of you, we shall depart Baltland at 1620 hours and set course towards HQ in Corsica pronto! I believe that is understood to all!” Margarf hollered.

“Crystal-clear, my Lt. Colonel!” the soldiers responded.

“So the Lady-Priestess was not mistaken, the Dark Synchros are rising again…” thought Margarf.

20:23, 13 May 2092

Brunnhilde, New England Air Space

Over the skies of New England’s New York-Pennsylvania border, the Brunnhilde was in due course of a flight.

“Vladimir, you really are tensed up with Natasha here,” Elise remarked, “she’s quite nice, but she has to avoid you somehow.”

“She probably still hasn’t forgiven me for ending her future like that,” Vladimir said, “I don’t deserve forgiveness from her; I will just bear this pain in mind.”

“Maybe she is also thinking the same thing too, only that you should let go of the matter,” said Elise.

“Before you butt into other’s business, you should think of your own first,” Vladimir replied, “I assume you running away from home as strange. You must have something against the Sutherlands, or your own grandfather…”

“That’s my business here!” Elise cried.

“My point exactly, we all have our own darkness and that’s what we prefer to keep in ourselves,” said Vladimir.

Suddenly, the dark sky unleashed a blast of darkness at the Brunnhilde. Fortunately, it only struck the wing, but it still continued falling at a fast rate.

At this moment, Elise’s eyes glowed and gazed out into the dark sky. There, she saw something, a black draconic monster with eyes all over its body.

“One-Hundred Eye Dragon?” thought Elise, before she lost conscious…

23:30, 13 May 2092

Crimson Cathedral of St. Benjamin, Benjaminshire, Ohio Province, New England

The Crimson Cathedral was placed over the borders of the town towards United Virginia by a simple road, but it was long sealed since the formation of the Dixies. Despite the almost zero-chance of ever crossing that path, there were only 2 vehicles along that deserted road; Sheriff Jeremy’s D-Wheel and the Road-Kaiser. They stopped just directly in front of the abandoned church and everyone got out.

“Alright, Operation Eclipse Zone is go!” Jeremy cried, “Proceed with Procedure Enter and Plan A1.”

Suddenly, Roger made a punch in the air and forced a pulse of vacuum to impact the door. After which, Rahoul and Jeremy tried to ram the door down with their arm strength, but to no avail.

“Plans A1 to A2 have failed in Procedure Enter,” Jeremy relented.

“Now for Plan A3,” said Taici.

He drew out his staff and plunged it into the centre of the door and the other guys also grabbed the staff, ready to begin pulling too.

“Grr…heave…ho…” they all grunted.

However, the door suddenly opened up all by itself and pushed the guys out of the way. It was shown that Victoria was already inside in the first place.

“How did you get in so fast?” Roger wondered.

“While you boys are going crazy with your hyperbolism, I took the chance and opened the door myself,” she explained, “now c’mon! The day only ends in…less than half-hour from now.”

As such, they quit the flashy acts and followed Victoria inside the Cathedral. The Cathedral was just as quiet and eerie as usual and described in the video clip. To see more inside, Jeremy flashed his torchlight into the Cathedral’s wall in front…and saw something over there.

On hallowed grounds, they remained bound, seeking for justice as they passed without such. By the Grace of God, may they be forgiven of their sins and rage and may the Lord guide them to Paradise and away from the Devil’s claws.

“Weird ominous writing,” Roger brushed off the words.

“After the town was retaken by the Federal Government, this old church had a series of odd wild accidents that killed the pastor,” Jeremy said, “and so, this church was shut down ad the words were put there to prevent further incidents in the future.”

Ding…dong…ding…dong…

“Weird, church bells aren’t supposed to be ringing at this time,” said Rahoul.

“Not to mention that this one is abandoned too,” Roger added.

Suddenly, another eerie creaking sound at the wall and a wind blast erupted from it. Roger quickly fought off the blast with his vacuum wave, and managed to break off the wind. By then, a lady in ancient clothing was seen in front of them.

“Hey, who are you?” Jeremy cried, “and you know Halloween’s over!”

However, the lady made no response and vanished without a trace. A glowing ball of light was all remaining of her and the winds went up an uproar, expelling them from the Cathedral itself.

“It’s…it’s…a ghost,” Rahoul realised, “I never thought that before.”

“But why it’s so familiar?” wondered Victoria.

“Arg…my back…” said Jeremy, “ok, you guys go now, I will stay behind to fend off the phantom. Quickly, there are others who need you more beyond that mountain pass.”

“You mean you already knew what we came here for,” Roger said.

“You were my first clue, I was the one who found you lying around this area back then,” said Jeremy, “and then, that lady here gave me her explanation…”

“Did I just hear wrong!” Jeremy exclaimed.

“Nope, we are really attempting to infiltrate the Dixie Confederation from the Ohio-United Virginia border,” said Victoria.

“Well…there’s no law in New England…Ohio…or the Union itself regarding this…” Jeremy mentioned, “…I once saw a way through a mountain, the same one I believe your friend once took…and I will just pretend I know nothing of this.”

“So go now! I’ve seen many who need your help there!” Jeremy cried, “Don’t deny them this last hope when the Union had forsaken it!”

“Best of luck Sheriff,” said Roger as the rest got inside the Road-Kaiser, “…and thanks for the help back then.”

“Just the duty of a Sheriff, there’s no need to thank me,” said Jeremy as he took out a pistol.

The Road-Kaiser then took off towards the mountain pass nearby, while Jeremy braved the winds and held out his only weapon.

“Come out, you phantom! I’ve seen far more frightening folks before!” Jeremy yelled.

A flash of light suddenly flashed upon him; that coming from his own D-Wheel as wires flew out of it.

“Damnit, not my Eastwood,” he said as he directed his fire at it, but it kept charging onward.

23:46, 13 May 2092

Mountain Pass Cavern, New England-Dixie Land Border

Under the hills that formed the rough barriers between New England and the Dixies, there was a secret tunnel crafted by Nature linking the 2 countries. Although it was not commonly known, it was treaded by many who migrated from the Dixies to what they perceive as freedom.

While most people would cross the hidden border to go to Ohio, the only current vehicle in motion was the Road-Kaiser. Since the passage was rather wide, the Road-Kaiser could at least fit in without crushing the cave itself.

“Hope Sheriff Mosby can be safe through all this,” said Rahoul, who was steering the wheel.

“Warning. Incoming high-mobility vehicle. Estimation…One Eastwood-Class Ohio Variant D-Wheel detected.”

“The Eastwood D-Wheels are quite common for law peoples among Texas, California, the Great Plains and New England,” said Victoria, “we are being pursued yes, but by who is the question here? Get the monitor online.”

With a press of a button, a monitor screen opened up from the top. It showed an Eastwood indeed, and Jeremy was riding on it. However, he was completely bounded by wires all over him and had a contorted look on his face. Suddenly, the screen fuzzed…and the image of the ghost lady appeared for a second before resuming to its original image.

“Victoria, I’m going out and save that guy,” said Roger as he dashed out.

“Hey, but a Turbo Duel could be forced out if you go…” Taici said.

“No, leave him be,” said Victoria, “Rahoul, prepare to open Dock A for Liberty Wings Mk VII and launch out the catapult when all is readied.”

Rahoul looked uncertain at first, but eventually pressed a button. With that, the back hatch on the left and marked ‘A’ opened up and Roger was all set in his D-Wheel. A holo-screen with a countdown appeared on it.

“Ten, nine, eight…”

“Alright there, Roger Archeson,” he cried, “off to save some hides!”

“…Three, two, one…Take-off!”

And then, the catapult fired off and propelled his D-Wheel out midair. Quickly, the wings of his unit extended out to gain some control over the speed and went towards the Eastwood.

“Jeremy, this isn’t you! Snap out of it!” he cried.

However, Jeremy said nothing to him and continued driving onwards.

“Overriding Suspect D-Wheel…”

“Oh crap, you can’t be serious…” Roger cursed.

Suddenly, on the Liberty Wings’ dashboard, a similar virtual card appeared and the whole cavern was warped in a wave of energy.

“As a D-Wheel variant used exclusively by security personnel, it’s not natural to expect this type of thing to happen,” said Victoria, “Rahoul, monitor the duel and continue driving along.”

Suddenly, the screen changed to a simple outlook of their duel, showing Life Points, Speed Counters and whatever there would be on the field.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 4000)

“If it’s a fight you want, then it’s one you get,” said Roger as he drew, “I Summon the Flag Fighter – Sky Bomber in Attack Mode!” (1400/800)

A portal appeared in front of the Liberty Wings & a sleek-looking blue fighter jet appeared. It had 4 jet propellers on its wings & the red shades served as its eyes.

“And I throw in 2 face-downs and you may go now,” he said.

After that, the possessed Jeremy quickly drew his card and looked at it. (1-1)

“I Summon Twin Gun Fighter in Attack Mode!” a female voice howled, from seemingly nowhere.

And similarly, the said monster also popped out of nowhere too. It was indeed a Warrior, and one that fits in all the common stereotyping of a cowboy. He had long flowing red hair and a cowboy hat to boot. The Warrior silently gazed at his opponent as his hands were around his waist. (1600/1000)

“Attack now!” the voice cried.

Upon that command, Twin Gun Fighter took immediate action and drew out his two guns, as his name would have suggested. He fired a shot from one of them, and it pierced through the hull of Sky Bomber, thus destroying in one big explosion.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 3800)

“Now is that all you got?” Roger taunted.

“No…I got some more where that came from,” the voice claimed, “Effect of Twin Gun Fighter activates; it can inflict Damage equal to its Attack if it destroyed a Monster just now. Fire away!”

Twin Gun Fighter then raised his other gun and fired his second shot at the wing of the Liberty Wings directly, thus driving it towards the wall of the cave.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 2200)

“Damn, just his first turn and almost half of Roger’s Life Points are gone!” exclaimed Taici.

“But for some reason, I couldn’t help wonder…that ghost…did I saw it before…” Victoria thought.

“Grrr…it takes more than mere guns to shoot this man’s hope down,” Roger claimed, “Don’t worry Sheriff, you helped me once and I’ll help you…back!”

Suddenly, he pressed a button and a grappling hook came out to hold onto a nearby stalagmite. With a forceful vacuum push, he managed to get his D-Wheel back on course, albeit grounded and unable to fly.

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Technology…File Located: Eastwood (D-Wheel Type)

Name: Eastwood

Type: Security-Type D-Wheel

Power Source: Solar Energy/Fuel

Manufacturer Company(s): Wild West Company

Special Function(s): Turbo Duel Overrider, Acceleration rate up to 200 km/h

Distribution Rating:

-34.6% Second Republic of Texas

-27.0% Great Plains Economical Union

-17.0% Commonwealth of California

-10.6% New English Republic

-10.8% Others

The D-Wheel Eastwood is named after the late famous actor Clint Eastwood and one of the well-known D-Wheels models around the former USA. This Type is a special model only distributed to Security personnel of American Occidental Union, particularly Texas, California, the Great Plains and New England.

It boasts of an overriding system, capable to force duels onto the opponent, an astounding legacy of the D-Wheels used by Neo Domino’s Security Bureau.

In terms of preference, it is most commonly operated by Texas Security peoples alongside various models such as Wayne, Bowie, Bush ILI and the unpopular Bush ILIII. This model is also welcomed in other parts of America, especially the Great Plains and California.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

In night and a secretive tunnel, a duel carries on. A man to save his benefactor…and a mysterious spirit struggles with her tale. Next on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU – Ch 14 – Cursed Pt. 2! Spirits trapped and entombed, be freed.

Aelsthla-Mental · May 2, 2009

Zack... and Cody... What a laugh!

Anyway, it looks like Bloody Mary has risen for fresh blood! Shut the windows and lock the doors, madness shall descend upon them!

...Anyway, good chapter. I wish you luck!

Wyhe · May 2, 2009

Zack... and Cody... What a laugh!

Anyway' date=' it looks like Bloody Mary has risen for fresh blood! Shut the windows and lock the doors, madness shall descend upon them!

...Anyway, good chapter. I wish you luck!
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figure that I should do some parody in here

and besides, those US shows reach to the lights of Asia and give us the laugh

May 3, 2009

nice!

Wyhe · May 7, 2009

[spoiler=Ch 13 - Cursed Pt. 2]

Previously on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU,

“Warning. Incoming high-mobility vehicle. Estimation…One Eastwood-Class Ohio Variant D-Wheel detected.”

“Alright there, Roger Archeson,” he cried, “off to save some hides!”

“…Three, two, one…Take-off!”

“Attack now!” the voice cried.

Upon that command, Twin Gun Fighter took immediate action and drew out his two guns, as his name would have suggested. He fired a shot from one of them, and it pierced through the hull of Sky Bomber, thus destroying in one big explosion.

“No…I got some more where that came from,” the voice claimed, “Effect of Twin Gun Fighter activates; it can inflict Damage equal to its Attack if it destroyed a Monster just now. Fire away!”

Twin Gun Fighter then raised his other gun and fired his second shot at the wing of the Liberty Wings directly, thus driving it towards the wall of the cave.

“Grrr…it takes more than mere guns to shoot this man’s hope down,” Roger claimed, “Don’t worry Sheriff, you helped me once and I’ll help you…back!”

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From where we last left off, a fierce duel was at its beginning stages. Roger Archeson was head-to-head with a possibly malicious entity. Whatever it could be is unknown, but we may find that out soon. Without further angering you with stalling the plot, let us move on…to midnight…

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23:50, 13 May 2092

Mountain Pass Cavern, New England-Dixie Land Border

The duel between NAPEU Meister Roger and the unknown force possessing Sheriff Jeremy raged on as they travelled deeper into the tunnel. Twin Gun Fighter had just attacked and dealt heavy damage via his effect.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 2200)

“I won’t be beaten that easily,” said Roger, “I activate the Trap Card, Revival Ticket. Since my monster was destroyed this turn, I can revive it by destroying another one of my cards…like that face-down card I placed.”

Suddenly, the face-down card appeared for a small moment and bursted into shards of light, and a portal appeared. From it, the Sky Bomber returned to flight with its owner. (1400/800)

“And to make things better…for me, I can gain back the Life Points I’ve lost from that battle,” Roger continued.

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“But it is little…but Twin Gun Fighter can wipe that Fighter out next turn,” said Taici.

“Got any more tricks left, because I’m gonna draw now,” said Roger.

“Set 2 Cards…end turn!” the voice cried.

“And I draw,” said Roger, (2-2) “Alright, I discard a card and destroy your Twin Gun Fighter and exhaust you of 500 Life Points meanwhile.”

He then discarded a Level 5 Monster Card and Sky Bomber launched a barrage of missiles to destroy the cowboy monster.

“Activate Trap Card, Interdimensional Matter Transport!” the voice declared, “Twin Gun Fighter will be removed from play for the rest of the turn.”

Suddenly, a weird portal of null blank darkness with an array of colourful rainbow lights opened up behind the Twin Gun Fighter. Taking this chance, he ducked inside it and narrowly avoided the missile attack.

“I Summon the Flag Fighter - Drafter while I’m at it,” said Roger.

With another portal, another flying machine took its flight; it was designed as a high-mobility type jet. (1600/1200)

“And you should be careful too before making reckless moves,” said the voice as another face-down card opened and Jeremy discarded a card. (Torapart)

“Hallowed Life Barrier, so now all damage to the…thing for this turn is negated,” said Rahoul, “a clever plan seeing as how there is no monster left to protect it.”

“This sucks, the thing about attacking and no damage,” said Roger, “guess I can only Set this here card and end my turn from here.”

As the turn had already ended, Twin Gun Fighter returned to the field in all its glory. (1600/1000)

Jeremy then drew his card, and increasing their Speed Counters again. (3-3)

“I Summon the Grenader in Attack Mode!” the voice said.

In a flash of fire, a new monster appeared. It was a man in old-fashioned black Confederate Army clothing with a top hat included, armed with a similarly old-fashioned hand mortar. (1500/1100)

“I don’t like the looks of those 2 monsters there,” Roger said.

“And you should be wary of them! They have powerful effects, for your information!” the voice said, “Grenader attacks Sky Bomber with Grenade Boom.”

“Huh?” everyone exclaimed.

Grenader laughed like a maniac while he operated his hand mortar and fired off a grenade towards Sky Bomber. The very second the attack hit, it exploded in a huge inferno.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 2300)

“But if you attacked with Twin Gun Fighter, then you inflict more damage,” Roger realised.

“Effect of Grenader; after his attack, it can lower Attack of Opponent’s Monsters by 500,” the voice explained.

True to her words, the Grenader fired another blast from his hand mortar upon Drafter. It survived the attack as it was not even a real attack, but fulfilled the purpose of weakening it. (1100/1200)

“Twin Gun Fighter attacks Drafter with Double Revolver!” the voice boomed.

As such, Twin Gun Fighter raised his Colt and shot through the metal hull of the Mechanicalchaser, causing it into its explosion.

“Arg…that pain…it hurts!” he cried in pain.

“Jeremy” (LP: 4000) Roger (LP: 1800)

“Roger, what’s going on?” Victoria’s voice rang through his incom.

“That blast…it really hurts…that attack…” he replied.

“A real-life hit…this is no normal duel…” thought Victoria, “Psychic…that’s it!”

She then took out her incom stick and went to Google webpage, typing something out…

“Effect of Twin Gun Fighter activates,” the voice hollered again.

Upon that cry, Twin Gun Fighter was ready to pull the trigger for his second strike and the bullet flew across the air.

“That’s what I’m waiting for! Activate Trap Card, Bomb Trap,” Roger declared.

A small group of bombs appeared around Roger’s Liberty Wings and some of them flew towards the gun bullet, exploding it. Meanwhile another lot flew straight towards Twin Gun Fighter and clung onto him. Suddenly, all those bombs exploded at once and took the gunner monster with them.

“Jeremy” (LP: 2400) Roger (LP: 1800)

“Got surprised by that move,” said Roger, “my Bomb Trap activates when I am under a damaging effect from a Monster. As you could see earlier, the damage would be negated and that monster who tried inflicting the damage will be destroyed and his Attack will be taken from your score.”

“Set 1 Card…end turn,” the voice declared.

“I draw!!!” he cried, (4-4) “I begin with this card from my Grave, the Flag Fighter – Blitz Strike.”

A portal appeared and a new monster appeared. It was another fighter jet, but this one was mounted with much more turret cannons and looked very offensive-intended. (2100/1300)

“But that wasn’t sent to the Graveyard,” said Taici.

“And for the benefit of noobs who don’t read rule books, Blitz Strike can be Special Summoned from my Graveyard during my Standby Phase if I have no monster while you have two at least,” Roger explained, “and I did send him…when I used Sky Bomber’s effect.”

He then discarded a Level 5 Monster Card and Sky Bomber launched a barrage of missiles…

“Oh yeah, I thought it was a desperate discard at first,” said Taici, “Maybe you’re smarter than we had first expected.”

“And I’m far from over yet. I Summon the Flag Fighter – Interceptor,” Roger said.

Suddenly, a portal opened up and a new aircraft-type machine appeared. It was a sleek model with laser turrets by its wings. (1800/1400)

“Interceptor, attack Grenader now!” Roger declared, “And I should say that when it attacks a monster, it gains some head wind.”

As the Interceptor closed in onto the Grenader, the wind around it allowed it to gain more speed. (2200/1400) Within seconds, it was destroyed from turret gunfire from it. After that attack, it returned to its original stats. (1800/1400)

“Jeremy” (LP: 1700) Roger (LP: 1800)

“And the fate of this match is all but sealed from here,” Roger said, “Blitz Strike, attack him directly!”

All the gun turrets of Blitz Strike were aimed at the moving Eastwood and they were fired all at once.

“Activate Trap Card, Spirit Force,” the voice bellowed, “Negates Battle Damage dealt in this Attack and Allows Warrior-Type Tuner Monster with less than 1500 Defence to be returned to Hand.”

A card slid out of Jeremy’s Graveyard and he grabbed rather immediately. The gunfire was completely blocked out by a barrier.

“But I put none of them in the Graveyard so far,” Roger cried, “in fact, I saw no Tuner of any type in you here!”

“I beg to differ, it did send a Tuner…when it used Hallowed Life Barrier a round ago,” Rahoul said via the incom, “it is called Torapart and yes, it is a Warrior-Type. And again yes, it does have 600 Defence, and that’s less than 1500 in my book.”

“You fool, the damage taken in this entire duel is real damage to your body,” the voice revealed, “as I have none and this fool serves as my hand and tool, I have the upper hand. If you win, he shall perish! Are you able to live with that…especially to your benefactor?”

“Talk about unfair!” Taici exclaimed.

“Well, I may not know…” Roger admitted, “but as a free lawman, I can be certain he would die a free man than live as a slave to another!”

Those last words struck something within Jeremy, a past memory of sorts…

Jeremy was riding his Eastwood along the road near Crimson Cathedral in the middle of the night, along with his Deputy Ron in a Bush ILIII. There, he saw smoke rising from an area and went over on foot.

They saw the unconscious form of Roger and a broken Lee High-Mobility-Type near him; the site was not far from the mountain pass across the 2 nations.

“Check out that Lee, this fella should be an illegal immigrant from the Dixies,” Ron said, “let’s book him and have him deported.”

“No need for that, there are no laws in our little town, Ohio, New England or the Union itself against this,” Jeremy justified, “but take a look at the poor man.”

He bent down and unrolled Roger’s sleeves, revealing that his arm was bleeding.

“We should be sending him to a hospital right away,” he said as he carried Roger in his arms.

“Yes, I can’t let this…go on!” Jeremy cried as he tried to pull off the wires binding him, but got an electrical shock instead.

“You shall do as I command and do them like it or not!” the voice cried.

“Eureka, I got it!” Victoria exclaimed.

“You got what?” Taici wondered.

“The identity of our phenomenal creature,” she said, “it is you, Lady Sabrina, half-sister of the High Knight, Sir Hector.”

Upon her words, the screen in the Road-Kaiser fuzzed out again and showed the ghost’s face again. The same thing was done on the dashboards of both Roger’s and Jeremy’s D-Wheels.

“How do you know?” she asked.

“I was researching up on that during your duel,” said Victoria, “we are all of the same kind. You were around during the regime of the 574th Great Overmind Salemus.”

“Yes, at that time, we moved the Headquarters to Plymouth, New World,” she admitted.

“But the witch-hunts in America were frequent in some parts, such as Benjaminshire,” Victoria said, “and the records say that you were arrested by the Inquisition here while on a diplomacy to the Amerindians.”

“And declared me a heretic and burnt me and many others alive,” Sabrina said, “and I must say that I was the only real Psychic amongst them; the rest were merely non-Protestants who were prosecuted merely of believing differently. I grew disgusted at this, eventually became blind to the Reaper when She came as I cannot let go.”

“And you remained bound here till this day,” said Victoria, “but what set you freed?”

“…was it…my sons…they freed you…” Jeremy struggled to ask.

“After my passing, they sealed this church and even got the Archbishop of Canterbury to impose a holy seal upon it,” Sabrina said, “the spirits inside were immobilised altogether; all we could do was sound the church bells as a cry for help. However, it was a cloaked man who came the hour before. He unsealed us and we went wild.”

“A cloaked man, now that’s strange,” Victoria said, “there is not many nowadays who are able to lift an enchantment like that.”

“I should warn you…” Sabrina said, “You must unbind me from this man by midnight…or I could permanently possess this man.”

“What?! Then it seems I must…” Roger gritted.

“And you should too, it’s only less than 3 minutes till midnight,” Victoria said as she checked her watch.

“…yes…hurry…” Jeremy struggled to speak out.

Sabrina (LP: 1700) Roger (LP: 1800)

“Okey-dokey, I end my turn with a face-down so that you can go,” Roger said and Jeremy made his draw for his spirit host. (5-5)

Even though Jeremy was in no control over his own body, he was able to see his own cards on hand. He just drew out the Speed Spell – Summon Speeder, and he held on with his 2 other cards. They were Pierce Musketeer and the Torapart that he got last turn.

“So she’s about to Summon it…isn’t she…” Jeremy thought.

“Summon the Pierce Musketeer in Attack Position,” Sabrina’s voice declared.

And in another flash of fire, another Warrior appeared. She was a lady dressed in Victorian-Era clothing, and it seemed that during those so-called “prosperous” times of the Empire, the women were armed with deadly rifles, as such in her case. (1700/1000)

“Gun wielding gals are never my type,” Roger casually remarked.

“At least they be independent,” the voice said, “and she will be leaving soon…but first, I activate a Speed Spell – Summon Speeder! This allows another Summon of a Level 4 or below Monster from my hand."

The Spell Card appeared and then, a certainly strange creature appeared. Its exact form could be phrased as undefined, but it looked to be two scarecrow-like torsos conjoined together at the end of their “upper bodies”. (600/600)

“The Torapart…a peculiar Tuner Monster that can only be Tuned to Summon Warrior-Type Synchros,” Victoria said, “and given who Roger’s duelling, it’s clear as to what we are dealing with at the point.”

“I take it that’s the Torapart, it’s kinda creepy-looking to me,” Roger, “but you did say it was a Tuner?”

“Indeed, and I conduct Tuning,” she proclaimed with a final holler that echoed throughout the cavern.

Taking the cry as a cue of sorts, the two torsos of Torapart forced their way apart each other, splitting into 2 rings of light. They flew in contact with the Pierce Musketeer, that converted into 4 stars. And then, a light shone amidst the darkness of the cave.

As the light dissipated away, a new humanoid form appeared. It was something similar to a kabuki actor with white makeup. He donned an elaborate red and black outfit with Japanese undertones, complete with a long lariat with a prong at its end. (2800/2000)

“Behold, the Goyo Guardian!” she cried.

“The Goyo Guardian, why I am not surprised at this monster here,” Taici said.

“Maybe because nearly every Duel Chaser of almost every single nation uses him in their Pursuit Decks somehow,” Rahoul said, annoyed.

“Goyo Guardian, attack the Flag Fighter – Interceptor now!” she declared, “Goyo Lariat!”

“Oh no, I activate the Trap Card…,” Roger declared.

With that, his Trap Card did open slightly at first. However, it suddenly spun back to face-down position and vanished from sight. Without any obstacles in the way, Goyo Guardian thrust away his lariat towards the unprotected Interceptor and pierced through it. (1400/1400)

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Sabrina (LP: 1700) Roger (LP: 400)[/align]

As a consequence of all this, the damage was more than 1000. Thus, a Speed Counter was naturally taken off from Roger’s scoreboard. (5-4)

“Eh…Roger…” Rahoul’s voice spoke, “hate to break this to you…but Torapart allows the Warrior-Type Synchro that it Summons to be immune to Traps during Goyo Guardian’s attacks.”

“And there’s more to this monster than that abnormal strength of his,” Victoria said, “to make thing worse, his effect is much more potent.”

“Activate Effect of Goyo Guardian; Special Summons the destroyed Interceptor in Defence Mode,” Sabrina said.

Goyo Guardian spun his lariat again and it hit into Roger’s Graveyard slot. A shining light bursted from it and the Interceptor was pulled of it. However, it was completely entangled in the Guardian’s lariat and dragged off by his side. (1800/1400)

“Big deal, I have my ways to get over your monsters,” said Roger, “just end the turn and I’ll show ya.”

“Turn ended,” Sabrina said.

“Finally,” Roger said as he drew, (6-5) “I start off with the Speed Spell – Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards, in exchange for one.”

He then drew out 2 cards to his hand, and quickly discarded Flag Fighter – Sky Bastion.

“Next I shift my Blitz Strike to Defence Mode,” he continued, “and then further fortify my defences with a face-down and then, I end my turn.”

Blitz Strike showed no obvious change in it, but it was clearly in Defence Mode by then. A face-down card appeared momentarily next to his Liberty Wings.

After his turn, Jeremy made his next draw of a card. (7-6) It was a Trap Card, with the image of a Goyo Guardian with a captured Big Shield Gardna, and he was fending off an attack.

“Attack Blitz Strike with Goyo Lariat!” Sabrina said.

Then, Goyo Guardian freed Interceptor from his lariat and hurled it at the huge Blitz Strike. However, a metal piece deflected the attack off.

“By removing this card from play, I can prevent my Flag Fighter from being destroyed in battle,” Roger said.

“Yeah, that’s the way!”Taici rejoiced, “Goyo Guardian can’t drag Blitz Strike with him if it can’t be destroyed.”

“Set 1 Card and End Turn,” she concluded as Jeremy Set the Trap Card.

“Thus, I draw,” said Roger, (8-7) “I move my Blitz Strike to Attack Mode and play the Speed Spell – Speed Energy! This will give my monster here a little boost of 200 per Speed Counter.”

Suddenly, his Liberty Wings zoomed faster upon the land and Blitz Strike soon followed his speed. (3500/1300)

“Attack his Goyo Guardian now!" he commanded.

“Activate Continuous Trap Card, Monster Shield Wall,” Sabrina declared as the face-down card opened, “this card can only be played if I have a Goyo Guardian on the Field and by Releasing a Monster in Defence Mode that I control, my Guardian is saved from destruction via battle.”

Blitz Strike did fire the bullets away, but they hit onto the Interceptor instead. It then broke up into metal pieces that crashed onto the cave walls.

“Countdown report, we are 1 minute before midnight and counting,” Rahoul reported, “hurry up with the duel.”

“Ok! My turn’s ended!” he cried.

Jeremy then drew his next card, Power Bind. (9-8)

“You know, I can simply prolong this turn until midnight…I always wanted to get out more often,” Sabrina said, “therefore, I don’t attack you with Goyo Guardian.”

“Countdown report, less than 30 seconds left on the dot!” Rahoul cried.

“Sorry, but I have won…” Roger said, “…I activate my face-down card, Martyr Impact. By Releasing my Flag Fighter – Blitz Strike, I can destroy your Goyo Guardian and inflict Damage equal to his Attack. See, you should’ve attacked.”

Blitz Strike suddenly charged towards Goyo Guardian and crashed into him in one big explosion, blowing it into particles. The final blow sent even more debris flying around.

The wires tying Jeremy suddenly loosened up…and his right hand grabbed a section of wire binding his other arm.

Sabrina (LP: 0) Roger (LP: 400)

“A wise man once said,” Victoria said, “The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Good job there, now return…”

However, there was a sudden rumble in the earth itself. The whole cavern linking New England and the Dixies, it was collapsing altogether.

“Damn, the duel must have taken a huge toll on the natural barriers!” Victoria cried, “Rahoul, maximum speed pronto! Roger, return also pronto too! We can’t afford to lose this chance!”

The Road-Kaiser was tuned to its maximum speed and sped off, deeper into the cavern. However, the Liberty Wings was not so lucky at all, lagging behind amongst the debris due to the natural slowdown when D-Wheels entered Speed World.

“Damn, can’t get this thing moving any faster,” he cursed.

“Then I give you a hand!” Jeremy cried…and his Eastwood forcefully bumped into the Liberty Wings for a quick boost out of the debris.

However, this cost the Eastwood its operation and it and Jeremy fell behind the falling rumble of the cavern.

00:12, 14 May 2092

Virginian Hilly Regions, State of United Virginia, Confederate States of Dixieland

It was midnight in the northern hills of Virginia, a relatively peaceful region only with various small free villages, which were the only sanctuary received by non-Americans. Along the silent road track, the Road-Kaiser continued moving off until it stopped with a steer off-road.

“So we had reached here, the Dixies,” Taici said, “seems relatively peaceful here.”

“But it is only night, when we venture deeper into their society…” Victoria said, “That is when we judge them.”

“Wonder how Jeremy’s doing on the other side,” Roger wondered as he gripped his bandaged right arm, “hope he’s safe there…”

00:12, 14 May 2092

Mountain Pass Cavern, New England-Dixie Land Border

Meanwhile, on the other side of the cavern, the earthquake had stopped too. However, a huge pile of rubble laid the cavern and sealed it off. Fortunately, Jeremy was out of range and laid tiredly by the rubble.

Using the last of his strength, he crawled up to his Eastwood and pressed a button. An antenna sprung up and it began beeping. With that, he finally fainted flat on the ground. Also, the broken remnants of a flying drone were found on the ground too.

Somewhere near the Crimson Cathedral, Master Geis stood in the darkness with a holo-screen full of static in front of him. He was not alone; there was another cloaked man beside him. He was draped in cloak similar to Arep’s, only that his had a yellow accent to it.

“Those damned ghosts failed us,” the partner claimed.

“Patience is important; Ruin,” Geis said, “and I have a multitude of plans left. Arep had reported back that he has successfully subdued Elise and Vladimir over this area.”

Suddenly, the holo-screen changed and showed a map of America. A section of it was circled out; the former western New York State or what was now the Iroquois Six Nations League.

[spoiler=NAPEU Archive]

Searching Category: Individuals…File Located: Lady Sabrina

Name: Sabrina Edinburg

Title: Lady of Nobility Class A

Life span: approx 1630s – 1650s

Relative: High Knight Sir Hector Edinburg of Arcadius (half-brother)

Status: Deceased via Burning

Warning: Much data regarding Sabrina Edinburg is unknown at this time, due to the Burning of Arcadius Archive of Plymouth.

It was only known that she was a half brother of Sir Hector, and was found dead under St. Benjamin’s Inquisition while in the New World, discovered by Christopher Columbus.

[spoiler=Next Chapter]

Elise and Vladimir are now trapped within the Iroquois Six Nations League. Shikyo was quick in finding this out, and now goes off to get them back. Next on Yu-Gi-Oh NAPEU – Ch 15 – Guidance. Uncover his guidance in his current goals now.

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