26Alright guys. Lotus had helped Nelson, and freed him from Galaxy Queen's grip, and now someone is interested in her. He's having her invited to 'the lair', but what will happen? Let's find out.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL but I own the OCs!
Lotus exhausted was sleeping soundly with a smile after Nelson, and his mother treated them with a celebration, and they thanked her for restoring their relationship. Nelson was worried about her since she dueled for her life but she said she didn't mind since she saved her hero which made Yuma chuckle at that. After coming home Kari was fast asleep not knowing about their celebration, and Haru promised to keep their late night match a secret since it's the Number Business, and told them to head to bed.
Lotus was sleeping soundly turning over, "Sparrow... I saved you from Furious Max's Curse..."
As she was talking in her sleep a small spider crawled on her dresser bearing the same mark as the one from before: 70. After climbing on her dresser it went, and found Lotus' Deck Boxes as it's eyes glowed. It sees the right box has five glowing cards watching as numbers appeared in it's vision.
13, 31, 83, 85, and 52.
At that the Spider started to crawl to Lotus as she slept before it bit her neck as she flinched a little reaching to wipe what she felt before it crawled, and exited all the while Ilzarbella had been keeping an eye on it wondering what's it doing.
(Theme: Take a Chance)
If life is a game
They say I can't win
I'll never amount to nothin'
Tear me down before my life begins,
I won't be afraid,
To challenge myself
They won't ever break my fire.
My dreams won't die
If I high-five the sky
Spread my wings,
Take off, it's time to fly!
Take a chance to make it all the way
Take a chance forgetting yesterday!
Take a chance with me...
Nothing will bring me down,
No retreat when I leave all my fears behind
My future's still alive inside!
Take a chance and chase my doubts away,
Believing gets me through my darkest days
Take a chance to make it all the way,
Take a chance forgetting yesterday
Take a breath, my heart will lead the way,
Take a chance, I'll take a chance in today!
The next day...
Lotus after sweatdropping at Yuma's choice of clothes for the past couple of nights wished him good luck in his classroom as she walked in her classroom where Miss Endive looked over to see who entered before asking, "Ah, Lotus. Did you do the work that's due."
"Yes ma'am." Lotus nodded to her as she walked to her desk handing her papers, "Been working on it for days."
"Good." Miss Endive nodded taking the papers as Lotus walked to her Desk sitting down, "Alright class. Back at where we were..."
While the lesson is going on another spider that has the '70' mark was spying from the ceiling at Lotus in particular.
Meanwhile...
The boy in where he is was seeing the room from the spider's point of view, "She possess five Numbers but does not hold any of Heartland's technology with the Photon Hand, or the Original Number's way of gaining them."
"What should we do?" a voice asked as the camera turned to it was a man that has a very long spiked hair, thin dark eyebrows and three crystal-like marks on his forehead. He wears traditional Japanese clothes, and always holds a fan, and also wears a mouth-like mask covering his nose and mouth.
"We invite her to the Lair, and put her through a test. Hishakaku, prepare the group to welcome this 'Lotus Tsukumo'." the boy instructed as Hishakaku nodded walking off before they boy's eyes started glowing, 'If my Spider ejected it's venom then this shouldn't be difficult to do.'
Back at the school...
Lotus was writing notes as the small bite on her neck started to glow purple with a 70 as she paused being frozen with the screen going to different colors as she thought with her voice echoing, 'Whoa! What's...?'
She soon finds herself in a black abyss looking around totally confused, "What is this-"
"Our way to talk privately."
She turned over seeing the boy with his eyes softly glowing purple.
"Who... Who are you?" Lotus asked him surprised by his appearance.
The boy introduced, "Hm, I am Kyoji Yagumo. And we have business to discuss. Lotus Tsukumo is it?"
"How do you know my name?" Lotus asked him surprised that he knows her even though she haven't said his name.
"That doesn't matter. Now listen we don't have long." Kyoji told her, "Tomorrow Afternoon come by at the old Abandoned Building at Heartland City, and be sure to bring your Number Cards as well."
"My Numbers?" Lotus asked shocked.
"You'll get your answers there. See you then." Kyoji said as his eyes stopped glowing, and he vanished despite Lotus' protests.
"Lotus? Lotus!"
"Huh?" She snapped her eyes open with her bite mark gone as she noticed she's on the ground where some of her classmates were around her looking concerned with Yuma now wearing a School Uniform softly holding her to shake her awake, "Yuma? What happened?"
"I was kinda hoping you would answer that." Yuma admitted to her, "Miss Endive told me you passed about 5 minutes ago."
"5 minutes ago?" Lotus asked in shock thinking back to her talk with Kyoji, "I've... only been talking for a minute."
"Talking? What to do you mean?" Yuma asked blinking confused on what she meant.
Lotus at that rubbed her head admitting, "Sorry... Maybe I'm still sleepy."
"Ah it's alright. But please don't scare us like that again." Yuma requested as she nodded.
"Lotus... I also seen that meeting." Ilzarbella told her as Lotus sat back down on her seat with Lotus blinking at what she said, "Kyoji Yagumo. He somehow employs Spiders to spy on you, and knows about your Numbers."
'Spiders? What do you mean?' Lotus asked her hearing that wondering how Ilzarbella got an idea like that.
"Last night a Spider had fiddled with your cards, and bit you." Ilzarbella answered at that, "It might've been sent to bring you that meeting once he sees your not distracted."
'Why didn't you tell me about that?' Lotus questioned hearing that.
Ilzarbella admitted, "I didn't wanted to wake you, and I didn't think it would matter until later."
'Okay.' Lotus said nodding before asking, 'He said Tomorrow Afternoon. What do you think he wants?'
"The Number Cards. It might be best for us to go in with no-one else." Ilzarbella told her, "Who knows maybe they can help Astral if they know the Numbers."
'Good point.' Lotus agreed nodding as she continued writing notes.
The Next Day...
Lotus was preparing her Deck ready to go, and have a talk with Kyoji. She doesn't know what would happen but knows that it will be stupid not to be prepared so she prepared just in case, and soon nods her head, "Okay ready."
"Be careful. You don't know what they can do." Haru mentioned to her.
Lotus nodded with a smile, "I know Grandma. I don't have Yuma since he's doing that Fashion Contest with Tori but I know you guys are with me no matter how far we are."
"Exactly. Now go High Five the Sky, Lotty!" Kari grinned from her message board raising her fist as Lotus did the same before heading out.
Lotus was looking around a couple of minutes for the Abandoned Building, Kyoji told her to go looking around as she grunted, "Man... I could've asked for directions."
"That might've been a bit important, and not to mention it would cause unwanted attention if you asked anyone but Kyoji." Ilzarbella remarked as they continued looking around, "Still we should continue looking for it."
"Yeah. And hopefully we will find where it is." Lotus admitted before they heard something, and turned where Lotus cried out jumping out of the way from a motor bike's direction stopping to see Shark just arrived taking off his helmet, "Shark? What are you doing here?"
"I would ask you the same question." Shark told her, "Your taking dangerous territory up ahead."
"So you know where the Abandoned Building is?" Lotus asked him curiously.
Shark narrowed his eyes admitting, "You could put it in that way. Rumor has it, that it's haunted by ghosts of children."
"Ghosts of Children? Why?" Lotus asked shocked.
"I don't know. It's a mystery, and it's why nobody would ever go there." Shark shrugged to her before turning to her, "But if your here you might have a lead for a Number Card right?"
"Sort of... I've been told to go to this building, and bring my Numbers with me." Lotus admitted rubbing the back of her head, "I don't know why but it might be important."
"Then why isn't Yuma with you?" Shark asked her as she made troubled look before he said, "You know what, nevermind, I don't want to know."
He reached beside him before saying, "Heads up."
"Huh?" She looked as Shark tossed her something as she grabbed it seeing it's a helmet identical to the one Shark has on, "What's this for?"
"Climb on." Shark stated simply causing her to blink looking up at him, "Well, what's the hold up? You have to get to the Building don't ya?"
"Huh? O-Oh right thanks." Lotus said gently climbing in his Motor Bike putting her helmet on as Shark powered up the engine, "Thanks... I sorta owe ya for this."
"Just don't do anything rash." Shark said simply as she nodded before telling her, "Hold on tight."
He sped ahead as Lotus gently gasped at the acceleration. As they rode on Lotus turned to Shark remembering the words Miss Endive said when she was possessed by Crazy Box, and felt guilty for Shark being crushed at losing. Shark looked over as she instantly turned away as he looked back at the road, "Don't try to hide it. You, and your brother are good duelists."
"It's just... I'm sorry you were feeling crushed at losing." Lotus told him, "Miss Endive said you haven't came back to school ever since that duel."
"Just thinking about stuff." Shark told her simply, "It's been a while since I lost a duel. Anyway no time to talk more we're here."
Hearing that Lotus looked as they arrived at a run-downed building that says, 'Heartland Orphanage'. Seeing that Shark narrowed his eyes as Lotus remarked, "Ghosts of Children does make sense since this is an orphanage."
"Let's just get this done." Shark told her.
"Wait your coming along?" Lotus asked blinking.
Shark explained to her, "This place is familiar."
Hearing that she nodded as they walked in. They looked around seeing broken things or stuff around walking around to find Kyoji as Lotus wondered where he could be, and why Shark seems to be connected.
"You came. I didn't expect you to bring company."
Hearing that they looked to find Kyoji along with a black cloaked man on the stairs at the next floor looking down to them. Lotus grunted seeing him as Shark blinked, "Kyoji?"
"Hm? Ah Reginald. It's been a while." Kyoji mentioned now recognizing Shark.
"Reginald?" Lotus asked Shark blinking, "He knows you?"
"Yeah... He was an old friend of mine." Shark admitted not turning his attention away from Kyoji, "He vanished sometime back."
"Can't say, I didn't expect to see you again." Kyoji admitted to Shark, "But now old friend we can make amends for back then. But that's gonna have to be later."
"It's gonna have to be now since your involving these Number Cards." Shark stated to him with a stern glare, "You do know how dangerous they are don't you?"
"Of course, I had gathered several during the last couple of days." Kyoji revealed shocking Lotus who heard that, "It is my occupation, I have to do."
"What do you plan with Lotus?" Shark questioned.
Kyoji shrugged, "I'm afraid that is something, I can't say. Speaking of Lotus..."
He turned to her at that before stating, "I seen your deed at helping that child actor out of Galaxy Queen's Vice like grip. I was hoping for him to go to Yuma."
"Nelson? Galaxy Queen?" Lotus asked hearing that before asking, "So your the one who gave him the Number Card?"
"Indirectly." Kyoji mentioned with a shrug, "But you managed to free him, and hold several Numbers without being effected by their influence. And your brother isn't effected cause of that being from Astral World but how come you aren't?"
Lotus grunted not answering feeling that Kyoji is not a good guy, and not what she, and Ilzarbella originally thought while Shark looked confused on this 'being from Astral World' that Kyoji mentioned as Kyoji asked, "So your not gonna answer? Very well, Captain Corn? Take her."
At that the cloaked being stepped down taking of his cloak showing his face resembles a piece of corn, whilst his clothing showcases his career as a pirate via a large comical pirate hat which features a skull and crossbones and tight leather pants. He also has a large handlebar mustache and is smoking a cigar along with holding a real sword.
"Lotus you handle that guy. I'll duel Kyoji." Shark told her simply as she slowly nodded.
"Be careful." Lotus told him as Shark nodded while he, and Kyoji walked out.
"Alright laddy. Let's get to swashbuckling!" Captain Corn called activating a Duel Disk as Lotus joined him shortly.
"Okay Duel Disk Go! Duel Gazer let's roll!" Lotus called preparing herself.
"Duel Interface Set. Augmented Realty Vision Link Established." the computer stated as their Gazers glowed.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: The Infection by Disturbed)
Lotus: 4000
Captain Corn: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Captain Corn 1st Turn:
"I'll go first me hearty!" Captain Corn called drawing, "And to start I'll summon Lonefire Blossom!"
At that a red flower blossom appeared ready.
Lonefire Blossom
Fire Type
Level 3
Plant
ATK: 500
DEF: 1400
Once per turn: You can Tribute 1 face-up Plant monster; Special Summon 1 Plant monster from your Deck.
"And by sacrificing this landlubber, I can summon a new Plant from my Deck!" Captain Corn said taking out his Deck while Blossom reacted, "I'll summon this squallywag! World Carrotweight Champion!"
At that a humanoid plant with carrots appeared ready.
World Carrotweight Champion
Dark Type
Level 4
Plant
ATK: 1900
DEF: 0
If this card is in your Graveyard: You can send 1 Plant-Type monster from your hand or face-up from your field to the Graveyard, except "World Carrotweight Champion"; Special Summon this card. You can only use this effect of "World Carrotweight Champion" once per turn.
A disgusted shudder went over Lotus seeing it, 'Gross! Carrots.'
"Aren't Carrots vegetables that are good for you?"Ilzarbella asked her at that.
Lotus explained to her, 'Well yeah... But some people hate food which are good for you! They taste terrible!'
"Observation 5: Humans are required to eat Vegetables to grow healthy but their are some who refuse to eat them cause of their taste." Ilzarbella observed hearing that.
Captain Corn sets two cards, "Your turn me laddy."
Lotus 1st Turn:
"Okay my turn!" Lotus called drawing, "And to start things off I'll summon Constellar Siat!"
At that Siat appeared ready.
Constellar Siat
Light Type
Level 1
Fairy
ATK: 100
DEF: 1600
If your opponent controls a monster and you control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). Once per turn: You can target 1 "Constellar" monster you control or in your Graveyard; this card's Level becomes the current Level of that monster. This card cannot be used as an Xyz Material, except for the Xyz Summon of a "Constellar" monster.
"Since you have a monster on the field while I don't have any, I can summon Siat!" Lotus explained before adding, "Next I summon Constellar Pollux!"
At that Pollux appeared.
Constellar Pollux
Light Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 1700
DEF: 600
During the turn this card was Normal Summoned, you can Normal Summon 1 "Constellar" monster in addition to your Normal Summon/Set. (You can only gain this effect once per turn.)
"And then per Siat's ability it's level becomes equal to Pollux!" Lotus called as Siat glowed.
Siat: (ATK: 1 + 3 = 4)
'Is she gonna summon her Number?' Captain Corn thought seeing it.
"Next, I activate Lightwave Tuning!" Lotus added using the Spell.
Lightwave Tuning
Normal Spell Card
Select 1 Level 4 LIGHT monster you control. It is treated as a Tuner monster while it is face-up on the field.
"With this Pollux becomes a Tuner Monster!" Lotus called as Pollux glowed.
"Tuner?" Captain Corn asked not expecting that.
Lotus then called, "Now I tune level 4 Pollux with level 4 Siat!"
At that Pollux turned to 4 green rings while Siat passed them turning to 4 stars synchronizing.
(LV: 4 + 4 = 8)
"Dragon from beyond the stars! Soar throughout the cosmos, and from your powers of light may we view the reality of all things! Synchro Summon! Level 8, Light End Dragon!"
At Light End appeared roaring in place.
Light End Dragon
Light Type
Level 7
Dragon/Synchro
ATK: 2600
DEF: 2100
1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner LIGHT monsters
At attack declaration, if this card battles another monster: You can have this card lose 500 ATK and DEF (permanently), and the monster this card is battling loses 1500 ATK and DEF until the End Phase.
"A Synchro Monster?" Captain Corn asked blinking in shock.
"That's right. I may look for Numbers but I don't use them unless I really need too." Lotus told him, "And now Light End attack Carrotwieght Champion!"
Light End charged in at Champion.
"And now her ability causes her to lose 500 of her points but Carrotwieght loses 1500 of it's own points as a result!" Lotus called as Light End's golden headpiece glowed bright, "Shining Reality!"
Light End Dragon: (ATK: 2600 - 500 = 2100/DEF: 2100 - 500 = 1600)
Carrotwieght Champion: (ATK: 1900 - 1500 = 400/DEF: 0 - 1500 = 0)
Light End struck Carrotwieght destroying it as Captain Corn grunted watching. (Captain Corn: 2300)
"I place 2 cards down. Your move now." Lotus ended her turn with that.
Lotus: 4000
Captain Corn: 2300
Captain Corn 2nd Turn:
"Huh. Good move, matey, I didn't expect that." Captain Corn admitted to her, "But that brought for something you outta watch out for."
Lotus blinked hearing that.
"Watch me matey! I draw!" Captain Corn drew at that, "And Carrotwieght Champion's special ability sends this plant I have in my hand to the graveyard to summon him back!"
At that Carrotwieght appeared again ready.
"And then to join in Carrotwieght's plundering, I'll summon his first mate, Papa-Corn!" Captain Corn called as a corn having on a blue cape appeared ready.
Papa-Corn
Earth Type
Level 4
Plant
ATK: 1200
DEF: 800
While a Field Spell Card is face-up on the field, this card gains 1000 ATK.
"It's coming Lotus." Ilzarbella told her as she nodded.
"And now I overlay me mateys Carrotweight Champion, and Papa-Corn!" Captain Corn called as the two entered the Overlay Network, "We these two, I build the Overlay Network! I Xyz Summon, Set Sail under Number 50! Blackship of Corn!"
At that a purple 50 appeared before what appeared from the portal was a black ship with a white sail that has a purple 50 on it.
Number 50: Blackship of Corn
Dark Type
Rank 4
Plant/Xyz
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1500
2 Level 4 Monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls with ATK less than or equal to this card's; send it to the Graveyard, and if you do, inflict 1000 damage to your opponent. This card cannot attack the turn you activate this effect.
(ORU: 2)
"That's his Number?" Lotus asked seeing it, "2100 points. This is gonna get intense."
"No joke." Ilzarbella admitted to her.
They watch on as Captain Corn told them, "Know this scallywag, things are gonna get serious!"
Meanwhile earlier...
Shark, and Kyoji were outside while Lotus duels Captain Corn as Kyoji muttered, "Reginald..."
"...How long has it been?" Shark questioned him, "That you tried to steal our opponent's Deck?"
"Been years since that happened." Kyoji admitted to him, "And that was before I heard you were disqualified of looking at your opponent's Deck. But I know that was a line of bull your never one to cheat."
"But in the end I fallen down the same path you did cause I had something worth fighting for." Shark told him simply, "It had quickly reminded me what I'm dueling for, and always making sure that I don't sink to your level. You gone too far back then."
"We've both been disgraced Shark. Even though you took the blame for the Deck Theft it was still my actions that done that to you." Kyoji said to him crossing his arms looking out to see a sunset, "But there is a major difference between us. You had stayed at the bottom of the food chain while I climbed my way back up without your help. And I have a goal why."
"You also have something worth fighting for?" Shark asked him hearing that.
Kyoji shrugged, "Something like that Reginald. This world is messed up, and frankly needs a bit of chaos. This world deserves it for being the hellhole it always is having no value for existing."
Hearing that Shark narrowed his eyes, "What's gotten into you Kyoji. You weren't like this."
"Just gotten guidance, and needed a new hobby." Kyoji admitted turning back to him, "It's not too late Reginald. We can team up to gather the Numbers, and rid the Universe of this blasted world. You must of hated this world the way it is. I know you do."
"...Your right, I do hate this world." Shark admitted to him shaking his head, "Back then I couldn't protect Rio at needed times. I tried to win that tournament but gotten disqualified when I got so close to it. And the bitter sting of defeat by Lotus had reminded me of how weak I was."
"Then how bout it? Would you lend us a hand?" Kyoji asked offering a hand.
Shark looked before chuckling, "A hand eh?"
SMACK!
Shark smacked his hand away with Kyoji's arm turned to the side looking unfazed as Shark glared, "You are right that I hate this world, and the way it functions. But your wrong that this world deserves to be destroyed. There are still people who can change the world how it is for the better or for the worst! And I don't know how the Numbers will help you, but I'll tell you, you won't succeed!"
Kyoji stared a for second before closing his eyes lowering his arm, "So be it. It appears you've been in the bottom for far too long Reginald. In that case, I'll make you regret not siding with me."
"Is that a challenge? Then what are we waiting for!?" Shark declared activating his Duel Disk, "Duel Disk go!"
Kyoji activated his own Duel Disk shaped like an other world Spider at this.
"And Duel Gazer let's roll!" Shark called putting on his Duel Gazer.
Kyoji's left eye glowed red as a black mark passes through it as they prepare themselves.
"Duel Interface Set. Augmented Realty Vision Link Established." the computer stated.
"LET'S DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: Serpentine by Disturbed)
Shark: 4000
Kyoji: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Kyoji 1st Turn:
"I'll go first! I draw!" Kyoji called drawing, "And to start things off I'll activate the field spell, Spider Web!"
At that what appeared was a web underneath both Duelists as Shark looked around at this.
Spider Web
Field Spell Card
If a monster declares an attack, it is changed to Defense Position at the end of the Damage Step. It cannot change its battle position until the End Phase of its controller's next turn, while this card remains on the field.
"As long as it's on the field any monster that is attacking switches to defense mode after the battle, and can't change battle mode until the end phase of it's controller next turn." Kyoji explained to him, "Next up, I summon Ground Spider."
At that a spider rose up in place.
Ground Spider
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect
ATK: 0
DEF: 1500
Once per turn, if you control this face-up Defense Position monster when your opponent Normal or Special Summons a monster(s), you can change that monster(s) to Defense Position.
"And I activate the spell, Level Limit - Area B!" Kyoji added using a continuous spell.
Level Limit - Area B
Continuous Spell Card
Change all face-up Level 4 or higher monsters to Defense Position.
"As long as it's on the field all monsters that are level 4 or higher change to Defense." Kyoji explained as Ground Spider switched mode, "I'll end this turn with 2 face-downs."
Shark 1st Turn:
"I don't know what your up too... But it won't work! I draw!" Shark called drawing, "And now I summon Lantern Shark!"
At that a black like shark emerged from the deep growling.
Lantern Shark
Water Type
Level 4
Fish
ATK: 1500
DEF: 900
If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Level 3, 4, or 5 WATER monster from your hand in Defense Position, except "Lantern Shark", also you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Xyz Monsters. You can only use this effect of "Lantern Shark" once per turn. If this card is used for the Xyz Summon of a WATER monster, you can treat it as a Level 3 or 5 monster.
"With this card, I can summon a new Water monster as long as it's level is between 2 or 6! That means I can summon Cutter Shark!" Shark called as another black Shark appeared growling.
Cutter Shark
Water Type
Level 4
Fish
ATK: 1600
DEF: 500
You can target 1 WATER monster you control; Special Summon 1 Fish monster with the same Level, but with a different name, from your Deck, but it cannot activate its effects this turn, also you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Xyz Monsters. You can only use this effect of "Cutter Shark" once per turn. This card can be treated as a Level 3 or 5 monster when used for the Xyz Summon of a WATER monster.
"And with it's special ability, I can summon a Fish that has the same level as Lantern Shark but it cannot use it's abilities! That sounds like a perfect reason to summon my Saber Shark!" Shark called as Saber Shark appeared to the field.
Saber Shark
Water Type
Level 4
Fish
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1200
Cannot be used as a Synchro Material. Up to twice per turn: You can target 1 Fish-Type monster on the field, then activate 1 of these effects.
● Increase its Level by 1.
● Reduce its Level by 1.
You cannot Special Summon any monsters during the turn you activate this effect, except WATER monsters.
"Hmm..." Kyoji watched on seeing Shark summoned three monsters real easily.
"And now I'll overlay all three of my Sharks!" Shark called as the three flew up entering the Portal, "That way, I can summon Full Armored Black Ray Lancer!"
At that Black Ray Lancer armored appeared.
Full Armored Black Ray Lancer
Water Type
Rank 4
Beast-Warrior/Xyz
ATK: 2100
DEF: 600
3 Level 4 WATER monsters
You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a Rank 3 WATER Xyz Monster you control that has no Xyz Materials as the Xyz Material. This card gains 200 ATK for each Xyz Material attached to it. If this face-up card would be destroyed, you can detach all of its Xyz Materials instead. If this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle: You can target 1 Spell/Trap Card your opponent controls; destroy that target.
(ORU: 3)
"Tch, not bad Reginald. Of course I knew you would summon one of your signatures." Kyoji admitted to him, "But despite it gaining 600 points it's still powerless."
"What?" Shark questioned as Black Ray Lancer gained power. (ATK: 2100 + (200 * 3) = 2700)
"This should explain it. Ground Spider's special ability switches that monster of your's to defense mode as it's it's defense itself." Kyoji told him as Ground Spider weaved webs on Black Ray Lancer forcing it to change mode.
Shark grunted, "Whatever. I place this down, and end my turn."
Shark: 4000
Kyoji: 4000
Kyoji 2nd Turn:
"My turn! Draw!" Kyoji called drawing, "And I summon Informer Spider!"
At that a spider rose up before changing to defense.
Informer Spider
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect
ATK: 500
DEF: 1800
When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard by a card effect, take control of 1 Defense Position monster your opponent controls.
'He's about to summon a Number.' Shark thought seeing that.
Kyoji then said, "Then, I activate the trap, DNA Transplant."
DNA Transplant
Continuous Trap Card
Activate by declaring 1 monster Attribute. All face-up monsters become that Attribute.
"The power of this trap shifts the attribute of all monsters on the field by what I declare." Kyoji explained to him, "I declare the Water Attribute."
"What? Why would you do something like that?" Shark asked as both of Kyoji's Spiders change from EARTH to WATER.
"Why else? This next monster needs two level 4 Water Monsters." Kyoji pointed out making Shark widen his eyes, "And now with that done I overlay Ground Spider with Informer Spider! With these two Water Monsters I build the Overlay Network!"
At that the two glowed blue entering the Galactic Portal behind him.
"Spider from the Deep! Merge with the Shark, and the Dragon to become one, and bring forth the death of your enemies! Xyz Summon! Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark!"
At that a brown 37 appeared before what appeared was a white, and light blue shaped spider with arms looking like black claws, and green eyes growling.
Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark
Water Type
Rank 4
Sea Serpent/Xyz
ATK: 2600
DEF: 2100
2 Level 4 WATER monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. When any player's monster declares an attack: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; all monsters your opponent currently controls lose 1000 ATK until the end of this turn. When this card is destroyed by battle or card effect and sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 other monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon it. You can only use each effect of "Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark" once per turn.
(ORU: 2)
"That's his Number?" Shark asked in shock seeing it that is shaped like his sharks, and Kyoji's spiders in one.
"Yes Reginald. This Number here is made from our past bonds, and it shows that somehow we can work things out together." Kyoji told him simply, "My offer still stands of course."
Shark stared at that ready for whatever tricks Kyoji has up next on his sleeves.
And that's a second cliffhanger. Yeah this fic has manga elements, and to be honest I'm more of an anime fan, and less of a manga guy. But I got to admit the first season of ZEXAL needed some work, and there was little of it's Manga Adaption so why not put this in as it's own arc. It doesn't replace anything major on the anime of course but you can expect manga there though not everything from manga will be place in. You all are welcome to offer suggestions of manga elements but the final decision is on me. So give me a suggestion, and be sure to review!
