Po-Ni-Oh!: The Wicked Duels

Chapters

Dawn Of The Duel
Dueling Lessons
School Duel, A Dark Change
Darkness Rising
Fall Of The Elements
Anger Vs Happiness (And Insanity)
The Farm Showdown
Rewrite

Dawn Of The Duel

Thousands of years ago when Equestria was still young, ancient rulers used to play a game of shadows. The rulers would summon mighty monsters to battle for their entertainment. One day, an evil Sorcerer tried to use the monsters to take over Equestria. But a group of heroes stopped him and saved them. Thousands of years later, the ancient game was now made into a modern card game called ‘Duel Monsters’. Duel Monsters started to spread throughout all of Equestria but sadly the monsters themselves also joined with the cards that were once stone slabs and so some cards contained not a simple picture with numbers but also a true beast laid at the center of them. Two of the most well known monsters at the time was the nearly unbeatablel Red Eyes Black Dragon. A powerful monster whose flame could melt even the toughest metals. The other monster was the Blue Eye White Dragon who could be seen in the light of the moon as his scales shined off of it. These two were the strongest Dragon-type monsters that have ever existed. The only two ponies able to wield them were the unicorn Sombra Nightshade and his teacher and duel partner Celestia each wielded their respective monster in battle, Celestia used Blue Eyes and Sombra Red Eyes.

“Alright. Blue Eyes White Dragon, attack Battle Ox with White Lightning!” Celestia ordered her massive beast. The Dragon smirked before he launched a powerful blast from his mouth at the armored steer, blowing it apart.

“Alright, your turn Sombra.” She said to him.

“Alright. First, I equip my Red Eyes with Dragon Nails.” He said as he placed the spell on his duel disk. Then the hands of the shadowy Dragon were covered in steel. “Now Red Eyes, attack Cyber Tech Alligator with Inferno Fire Blast!” He ordered the Dragon. Red Eyes nodded as he opened his mouth and fired off a fireball the size of a carriage. Cyber Tech Alligator was no more once the fire dissipated. The two colts that lost just stared slack jawed with how easy they were just beaten. As the battle concluded Celestia held out her Blue Eyes card and her dragon returned to it. Sombra did the same for his Red Eyes and it returned as well.

“Well I had a blast Sombra. And I bet Blue Eyes had fun blasting as well.” She said to her friend happily.

“I bet Red Eyes had fun as well.” Sombra said as he looked at his card and saw the roaring Dragon.

“Sombra, I hope our friendship never ends.” Celestia said to the unicorn.

“I hope so as well.” He said back to her and with that the two ponies left for their respective kingdoms once more.

You two should seriously get a room and hook up I’m telling you. Red Eyes told him mentally in his distorted voice. Sombra blushed at the comment due to only Red Eyes knowing what awaited them in their living quarters. As he got to his room, he placed his deck and duel disk on the coffee table.

I had fun dueling Sombra. Why don’t you do it more often? He heard Red Eyes ask him.

“I have a life also. Dueling doesn’t have to be everything I do.” Sombra replied as he headed for his fridge.

But with every duel, our bond becomes stronger and stronger. The Dragon said boldly.

“But we do have a strong bond already. Dueling doesn’t need to happen with us 24/7.” He said back. If Red Eyes was actually in the room he would’ve rolled his eyes before asking the question that hung in the room.

So when will you ask her bro? The Dragon asked him. Sombra just groaned as he fell back onto his bed.

“Oh, I don’t know. She’s cool, but I don’t think I’m her league Red Eyes. She’s a princess and I’m just a normal Unicorn.”

Dude last I checked you are not only a prince of a kingdom but you also are my dueler. If she wasn’t meant to be with you she wouldn’t be my brother’s dueler. Red Eyes said proudly. Duelers were not like the others who played the game being that they can commune with certain cards and said cards bond with them. Sombra chuckled a little as he remembered that little fact.

“I wonder what Celestia is doing right now?” Sombra wondered as he closed his curtains and turned off his light for the night.

Back at Canterlot Castle, Celestia was sitting at the foot of her bed, looking through her deck.

Missing something Celly? Blue Eyes White Dragon asked her in his deep, baritone voice as he tried to get up but then remembered he was still in his card. Both of them chuckled a little at this fact.

“Nah. Just looking through my deck. It’s amazing that I was able to make this myself.” She replied as she smiled.

Well you’re a good duelist so I don’t see why. Blue Eyes said with a mental smile making Celestia giggle a bit.

“You always know what to say Blue Eyes. I’m glad we met.” She said with a smile as she rubbed the card of Blue Eyes.

If I didn’t we never would’ve been chosen to work together Celly.

“Oh Blue Eyes stop you're making me blush!” Celestia said as she looked out into the moon and sighed. “It’s been twenty years you know.” She said as her voice turned sad.

I’ve been sad about it ever since Celly. But you had to do it. She wasn’t herself. He said sadly as she placed him next to her.

“I know. But she was possessed by them. I needed to..to-” She started. But then she started to lightly cry.

Please don’t cry Celly. You’re gonna make me cry. He said to her as he tried to comfort her with words due to him not having a physical body. I know it was a tough choice but trust me there wasn’t any other way to do this. Blue Eyes said comfortingly. Celestia smiled at her card and soon put it on her table away from her cards.

“Good night Blue Eyes.” Celestia said as she turned her own lights off and drifted to sleep.

As Sombra slept, he was scared. For all he saw, was shadow.

“W-what’s going on? Where am I?” He asked himself as he looked around.

Sombra?! Where are you?! He heard Red Eyes yell.

“I’m over here!” He yelled back. Sombra smiled when he saw his Dragon’s red eyes come towards him. Wait my Dragon was out of his card? Sombra thought to himself. Red Eyes soon realized this as well and started to notice his claws himself.

Sombra what the Tartarus is going on? Red Eyes asked before a bright flash appeared beside them.

ShE wIlL aBaNdOn YoU. A deep raspy voice called out.

“W-what? Who said that?” He asked out into the shadows.

HeR mOnStEr WiLl DeStRoY yOu BoTh. A wicked but bold voice said.

“Who? Whose monster?” He asked out again.

YoU’lL bE nOtHiNg BuT a ShElL. Two demonic voices said. Red Eyes soon became infuriated and started shooting Inferno Fire Blasts in every direction.

SHOW YOURSELVES COWARDS! Red Eyes roared.

You are the coward brother. A familiar voice rang out. Red Eyes and Sombra both turned with shocked looks towards the origin of the voice. It was the Blue Eyes White Dragon.

B-brother, why? Why would you say that? Red eyes asked.

Because you’re nothing more than a little hatchling. You were always pathetic! Blue Eyes said angrily.

“No! Blue Eyes this isn’t like you!” Sombra yelled. The Dragon merely snorted and shot out a blast of White Lightning towards Sombra who dodged it at the last minute.

Stay out of this equine. Besides your marefriend has something to tell you Blue Eyes said as he moved over to the left. Then coming into view was Celestia who had a look of disgust on her face.

“Celestia, what’s going-” He started.

“Shut it Sombra!” She said angrily making him step back.

“C-Celestia, why did Blue Eyes attack us?” He asked. Celestia threw her head back and laughed at him as he just stood there stumped.

“You really are an idiot aren’t you? He attacked you because I told him to do so.” Celestia said as she started to walk towards her Dragon and flew up on top of it. “It’s a pity he missed because I would’ve loved to hear you scream in pain. Music to my ears.” She said as she smiled. Sombra then fell to his knees and started to cry.

Celestia was now frightened for her life. She was running in complete shadows from two monsters. One of them was a nightmarish version of Red Eyes Black Dragon who shot Inferno Fire Blasts at her. And the other was her supposed friend Sombra who looked like a monster.

“Thats right Celestia! RUN FROM YOUR BETTER! LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE!” Sombra shouted at the retreating mare. Celestia continued to run from him but was soon trapped by a wall of pure shadow and the two monsters had her cornered. But then as Red Eyes charged up another blast, Blue Eyes bursted from the shadows and tackled Red Eyes to the ground.

LEAVE CELESTIA ALONE! Blue Eyes roared as he swiped at his brother with his claws. But then Red Eyes kicked him in the stomach sending him into the air.

Oh brother, you never learn. Red Eyes said as he rose from where he was tackled. As the two Dragons prepared to fight. Sombra approached Celestia who was scared out of her mind.

“S-Sombra what are you doing?” Celestia asked the imposing stallion. Sombra just smirked as he leaned forward to grab her. As he did so however his hand suddenly sizzled and he reared back in pain at the same time the false Red Eyes did.

YOU ARE NOT RED EYES! Blue Eyes yelled as he sank his teeth into the neck of the monster trying to pretend to be his brother.

“Celestia, I hope that you remember this.” Sombra said as he approached Celestia. Taking his hand, he tilted her head so he could see her neck. “Because this will be the last thing you see.” He said as his teeth turned into fangs. He then opened his mouth and reached for her neck making her scream. But then, a barrage of White Lightning shot Sombra in the back making him roar. But then, Celestia’s eyes shot open as she rose from her bed. She suddenly turned over to her Blue Eyes card who said exactly what she was thinking.

SOMBRA AND RED EYES! WE NEED TO GET TO THEM NOW! Blue Eyes said as Celestia got her cards, including Blue Eyes, and her Duel Disk and flew towards the Crystal Empire where Sombra was living. They arrived just as Sombra was apparently about to die by the hands, or claws, of whatever nightmare versions of her and Blue Eyes was lurking in his mind. Celestia started to shake the unicorn who woke up with a start. He looked at her but Celestia saw that this wasn’t Sombra. His eyes instead of being the normal red like they always were, the white parts of his eyes were now bright green.

“S-Sombra?” She asked hoping that he was okay.

“Yes. But not the weak pathetic Sombra you knew.” He replied as his horn glowed. But then before Celestia could react, the two were teleported to the top of the Crystal Castle. Sombra also retrieved their clothes magically and allowed Celestia to put hers on he did with his own uniform.

“Sombra, why are you doing this?” She asked him.

“Because I know why you never wanted to duel against me! You always thought I was weak and pathetic! But I’ll prove I’m the best duelist in Equestria!” He roared as he placed his duel disk on. But then his duel disk turned a nightmarish black and one half became sharper than a sword. As this happened both of their Dragons took on spectral bodies as to communicate with each other.

“Sombra please don’t do this. Our friendship-” She started.

“TO TARTARUS WITH OUR FRIENDSHIP!” He roared.

Brother what is- Blue Eyes started.

Brother? I see no brother before me. Only a weak Dragon whose shadow I will never be free of. NOW BE SILENT AND BATTLE US! Red Eyes yelled at him. Blue Eyes took a step back in surprise. Red Eyes was never like this before. Whatever they had seen in their dreams must have broken them. They never saw through the illusions of the creatures that tormented them.

“B-but Sombra, we’re friends. We’ve been friends ever since we were younger.” Celestia said to him.

“Celestia, when I first met you I never meant for us to just be mere friends. I wanted us to be more than that. Princess Celestia, I loved you.” He said making her gasp in shock. “I’ve had a crush on you for years Celestia. I was even going to give you this.” He told her as he reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small black box and when he opened it, inside was a ring with a gold band and in the center a diamond surrounded by smaller ones. Celestia felt tears come to her eyes as she saw the ring in all its glory.

“It doesn’t matter anymore.” Sombra growled as he crushed the ring with his bare hands and tossed its remains to the winds. Celestia felt tears flow from her cheeks.

“S-Sombra. W-why are you doing this?” She sobbed.

“For what you and Blue Eyes did to me. You and that beast nearly killed me and Red Eyes. Now, I’ll face you in a duel to prove that I’m the best.” He said angrily.

Celestia- She heard Blue Eyes start to say. As much as it pains me to say this, but we need to defeat them. She couldn’t believe what Blue Eyes just said. It wasn’t the fact that she had to duel Sombra on top of a castle but the fact that she was reliving Nightmare Moon all over again and she knew how this would end once and for all. Celestia sighed in sadness.

“Very well Sombra. LET’S DUEL!”

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[Celestia LP:4000 Sombra LP:4000]

“I’ll start.” Sombra said as he drew a card. “I summon my Axe Dragonute in attack mode!” He said as he placed a card on his duel disk.

Axe Dragonute

Dark

LVL. 4

Dragon/Effect

ATK:2000

DEF:1200

If this card attacks, change it to defense position at the end of the Damage Step

On the field appeared a large Dragon with black armor and a light purple underbelly and arms. The bones of its wings were light blue and the webbing was black. It had tan horns and claws. In its hands it wielded a massive two bladed axe.

“I’ll set one card face down and end my turn.” He said as he placed a card upside down on the field.

“My turn.” Celestia said somberly as she drew a card. “I summon to the field Feral Imp and equip it with Sword Of Dark Destruction and Horn Of The Unicorn.”

Feral Imp

Dark

LVL. 4

Fiend Type

ATK:1300

DEF:1400

A playful little fiend that lurks in the dark, waiting to attack an unwary enemy

A small little creature with green fur with a pink horn and pink claws appeared on the field. Its eyes were a bright green and it howled like a monkey as it stared at Sombra.

Sword Of Dark Destruction

Equip Magic Card

A DARK monster equipped with this card increases its ATK by 400 points and decreases its DEF by 200 points

Horn Of The Unicorn

Equip Magic Card

Increase the ATK and DEF of a monster equipped with this card by 700 points. When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, it returns to the top of the deck

A light in the imp’s hand appeared and when it dimmed, a evil looking sword with a red curved blade appeared and crackled with blue electricity as it surged with power appeared. The horn on the imp disappeared and was replaced by a new more pointed horn which also sparked with power boosting the imp’s power far past the Dragonute on the field’s own attack.

Feral Imp:

ATK: 2400

DEF:1900

“FERAL IMP ATTACK DRAGONUTE! DARK ELECTRIC SLASH!” She ordered the imp. Then with a vicious howl, the imp charged its opponent and slashed it with the sword in its hand making it disappear.

[Celestia:4000 Sombra:3600]

Sombra merely grunted as his monster was destroyed.”I now place one card face down and end my turn” Celestia said as she placed her card into the magic/trap slot and it appeared on the field.

“MY TURN!” Sombra yelled as he drew another card to his hand and smirked.

“I activate the magic of Change Of Heart!”

Change Of Heart

Instant Magic

Any monster that is equipped by this on the opponents side of the field becomes your monster for one turn.

Feral Imp shrugged it’s shoulders as it flapped open it’s wings and flew over to Sombra’s side of the field as he smirked at his good fortune. “I also activate Premature Burial!” Sombra yelled and grunted as his life points were drained a little.

Premature Burial

Instant Magic

At the cost of 800 life points you can bring one monster back from your Graveyard and back on the field in attack mode.

[Celestia:4000 Sombra:2800]

At the ground in front of Sombra the Dragonute popped out of a grave and stood in attack position.

“Now I sacrifice Feral Imp and my Axe Dragonute to summon forth, MY RED EYES BLACK DRAGON!” He said as the two monsters disappeared from the field.

Red Eyes B. Dragon

Dark

LVL 7

Dragon-Type

ATK:2400

DEF:2000

A ferocious Dragon with a deadly attack.

Then taking their place was the nightmarish Dragon who had black scales and his eyes are bright red. His mouth was filled with shining white fangs and on his back were massive wings.

“NOW RED EYES, ATTACK HER WITH INFERNO FIRE BLAST!” Sombra roared. Red Eyes roared in fury as his mouth ignited and launched a fireball at Celestia.

“I ACTIVATE THE TRAP NEGATE ATTACK!”

Negate Attack

Instant Trap

Negates the attack of one monster on your opponents side of the field this turn.

Sombra growled as the attack went through a black hole.

“Damn.” He said angrily.

“My turn Sombra!” Celestia said as she drew a card.

“I now activate the card Graceful Charity!”

Graceful Charity

Magic Card

Draw 3 cards, then discard two cards

Celestia then drew the three cards and then discarded two.

“I then activate the spell Swords Of Revealing Light!”

Swords Of Revealing Light

Magic Card

For three turns your opponent cannot attack with his/her monster.

Then in front of the Dragon appeared three large swords made of pure energy.

“Done yet?” He asked her.

“Not yet. I then summon Kaibaman!”

Kaibaman

Light

LVL 3

Warrior-Type

ATK: 200

DEF: 700

You can Tribute this card; Special Summon 1 “Blue Eyes White Dragon” from your hand

Then a humanoid creature wearing a white shirt and black pants appeared. It had long flowing hair and a helmet that resembles the head of the Blue Eyes White Dragon. It had blue eyes and it had on its arms spiked gloves.

“Oh no.” Sombra said in surprise.

“I then sacrifice my Kaibaman to summon, BLUE EYES WHITE DRAGON!”

Blue Eyes White Dragon

Light

LVL 8

ATK: 3000

DEF: 2600

This legendary dragon is a powerful engine of destruction. Virtually invincible, very few have faced this awesome creature and survived.

Then emerging onto the field was a massive Dragon who had pure white scales and bright blue eyes. On its back were massive wings and its head was ridged.

“NOW BLUE EYES, ATTACK RED EYES BLACK DRAGON WITH WHITE LIGHTNING!” Celestia screamed. Blue Eyes roared in defiance as it charged it’s attack and launched it at the Red Eyes across from him.

“Not so fast Celestia! Reveal face down! Mirror Force!

Mirror Force

Trap Card

When an opponent’s monster declares an attack. Destroy all Attack Position Monsters on your opponent’s field.

Then a transparent mirror formed around Red Eyes making Sombra smile.

“I ACTIVATE SEVEN TOOLS OF THE BANDIT!” She yelled as she placed a card on her duel disk leaving no more cards in her hand.

Seven Tools Of The Bandit

Trap Card

Pay 1000 life points. Negate the activation of a Trap Card and destroy it.

The mirror cracked until it shattered and the blast from Blue Eyes incinerated the black dragon.

[Celestia:3000 Sombra:2200]

Sombra roared in irritance as he saw his monster get destroyed. “I-I’m not done Sombra.” Celestia said. “I activate the trap card Reverse Of Reverse.”

Reverse Of Reverse

Trap

You can only activate this card if there is no more cards in your hand or this is the only card you control on the field. You can activate your opponent’s Face Down Spell or Trap cards as if they were your own.

A strange equine appeared and pointed at the card that Sombra laid Face Down. It came up as Monster Reborn.

“DAMN YOU CELESTIA! I ACTIVATE REMOVE TRAP!” Sombra roared.

Remove Trap.

Magic

Destroys 1 Face Up Trap Card on the field.

Celestia’s trap card was destroyed before she could use the card Sombra had on his end of the field.

“C-curse you!” She said angrily making Sombra smile.

“Now I end my turn!” She said to him.

“Alright. I’ll start my turn by summoning Lancer Dragonute in attack mode!” He yelled.

Lancer Dragonute

Dark

LVL 4

Dragon-Effect

ATK: 1500

DEF: 1800

During battle between this attacking card and a Defense Position monster whose DEF is lower than the ATK of this card, inflict the difference as Battle Damage to your opponent.

A large green and black Dragon appeared on the field. His claws and horns were tan and in his hands was a large, steel lance.

“Now I activate Megamorph!”

Megamorph

Equip Magic Card

While your Life Points are lower than your opponents, the original ATK of the equipped monster is doubled. While your Life Points are higher, the original ATK of the equipped monster is halved.

The Dragonute then grew in size. About double its original height.

“Sombra! How long have you had that card?!” Celestia asked him.

“Long enough my love.” Sombra snarled at her. Celestia just stared at the new beast.

Lancer Dragonute

ATK:3000

“Sombra we can’t fight like this! Our monsters will kill each other!” Celestia yelled.

“Then at least they’ll die for a cause! I now also activate Dragon Treasure!”

Dragon Treasure

Equip Magic Card

Increase the ATK and DEF of a Dragon-Type monster equipped with this card by 300 points.

A large, green crystal ball then was wrapped around by the Dragonute’s tail.

Lancer Dragonute

ATK:3300

DEF:2100

“Now my Dragonute, ATTACK BLUE EYES WITH SPIRAL LANCE STRIKE!” He ordered his beast. Then with a small but primal roar, the Dragonute did as it was ordered and charged at the massive Dragon. With a thrust of his lance, Blue Eyes dissipated from the field.

[Celestia:2700 Sombra:2200]

Celestia grunted as she saw her Dragon being destroyed before her eyes.

“It appears I am one of the few who have survived your little pet Celestia!” Sombra said with a demonic laugh. Then before Celestia could say anything, a bright flash of light appeared in front of her and Sombra making them cover their eyes. When the light dimmed, she was shocked at what she saw. It was a humanoid creature with light skin and its hair was blonde and spiky. The back of his hair though was red and black and it wore a blue suit. It was as tall as Celestia too.

“WHAT IS THIS!” Sombra roared.

“This is the end of your little shadow game Sombra!” The figure shouts as he turned towards the dark unicorn. “I’m willing to help if you want Celestia.” He offered her but then he heard the hissing of a familiar Dragon.

YOU! Red Eyes yelled as it saw who he was. The human smirked as he took up his own duel disk.

“I see you remember me old friend. However this little duel has gone on for far to long!” The human yelled. “Now Sombra, I’m afraid your duel is over!” He said making Sombra laugh.

“Really? What are you going to do to make it end?” Sombra asked as he laughed.

“Simple. I summon to the field Dark Magician Girl!”

Dark Magician Girl

Dark

LVL 6

Spellcaster-Effect

ATK:2000

DEF:1700

This card gains 300 ATK for every ‘Dark Magician’ or ‘Magician of Dark Chaos’ in either player’s Graveyard.

A strange looking human appeared and tried to be stand but ended up dropping her wand as she tried to grab it. Sombra laughed at the girl.

“Really? This is supposed to worry me?!” Sombra roared in laughter but Red Eyes suddenly became worried.

“It should Sombra. I now activate Sage’s Stone!”

Sage’s Stone

Magic Card

If you control 1 “Dark Magician Girl”, Special Summon 1 “Dark Magician”

“It’s over for you Sombra!” The human yelled

SOMBRA! DESTROY THAT GIRL NOW BEFORE HIS MONSTER COMES FORTH! Red Eyes roared.

“Too late! I summon…. THE DARK MAGICIAN!” The human roared.

Dark Magician

Dark

LVL 7

Spellcaster

ATK:2500

DEF:2100

The ultimate wizard in terms of attack and defense

Then on the field appeared a human wearing purple armor and wielding a green staff.

NO! Red Eyes roared.

“Now I activate Dark Spiral Force!”

Dark Spiral Force

Trap Card

Activate only if you control a face-up ‘Dark Magician’. Select one face-up monster you control, except “Dark Magician”, and double its ATK until the end phase. “Dark Magician” cannot attack this turn.

“IMPOSSIBLE!” Sombra roared.

“I’m afraid it is. Now I double Dark Magician Girl’s attack points!”

Dark Magician Girl

ATK: 4000

“NOW DARK MAGICIAN GIRL ATTACK HIS LANCER DRAGONUTE! DARK MAGIC ATTACK!” The human yelled. Then the female human launched a green, electric ball at the Dragonute, making it explode.

[Celestia:2700 Sombra:1500 Yami:4000]

DAMN YOU PHARAOH! Red Eyes roared at him. The human just glared at Sombra.

“I place two cards face down and end my turn.” He said as he placed his cards into his duel disk and they appeared on the field.

“Alright Sombra, my move!” Celestia said as she drew a card. “I activate the spell Monster Reborn!”

Monster Reborn

Instant Magic

Select one monster from either you or your opponent’s Graveyard. Special Summon the selected monster on your side of the field

“I now resurrect your Lancer Dragonute Sombra!”

Lancer Dragonute

ATK:1500

Sombra was now not only enraged but now he was worried due to him having no cards left to save him this time. “N-NOW LANCER DRAGONUTE! ATTACK SOMBRA DIRECTLY WITH SPIRAL LANCE!” She ordered the monster.

“NO! THIS CAN’T BE! I’M THE STRONGER ONE NOT HER!” Sombra roared.

“Face it Sombra, this is the end of you. Now Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl, DARK MAGIC ATTACK!” The human ordered his monsters. Then both of the creatures shot out from the wands two, mighty blasts.

“IT’S THE END SOMBRA!” The human yelled. As the monsters’ attacks all converged on him Sombra only gave a look of pure malice towards Celestia and then roared with all his wrath.

[Celestia:2700 Sombra:0]

“I HATE YOU CELESTIA! I HOPE YOUR SOUL SUFFERS BECAUSE OF THIS!” He yelled just as the attacks finally collided with him Red Eyes also appeared.

DAMN YOU CELESTIA! DAMN YOU BLUE EYES! DAMN YOU BOTH TO TARTARUS! WHENEVER I SEE YOU AGAIN I’LL INCINERATE BOTH OF YOU! Red Eyes roared at the top of his lungs as he dissolved into shadow.

“HEAR ME CELESTIA! I’LL RETURN!” Sombra yelled as the ground below them suddenly became green and a strange symbol appeared.

“CELESTIA WE HAVE TO GET OFF THIS BEFORE THE SEAL IS COMPLETE! SUMMON BLUE EYES NOW!” The human yelled as Celestia just nodded and summoned her Dragon that the human climbed up on and flew away with Celestia in tow using her own wings. As they turned around to see what happened all that greeted them was a flash of green light and it disappeared along with the two it trapped within itself.

“SOMBRA!” Celestia yelled.

RED EYES! Her Dragon roared. The three then started to talk as they flew through the sky.

“Thank you for helping me. Although I wish we could’ve saved them.” She said to him sadly.

“Do not feel bad Celestia. For Sombra and Red Eyes weren’t themselves.” The human said trying to cheer her up.

“But I know I could’ve save both of them! Instead what have I to show but my once future husband gone and my Dragon has lost his own brother!” Celestia snapped at him. The human merely nodded solemnly as the Blue Eyes landed on a nearby land mass. When it landed he leaped off the back of the Dragon and started to walk off but not before Celestia ran up and gave him a weak smile.

“Well, I guess it wasn’t entirely my fault. But I could’ve done something.” Celestia said.

“Celestia, a dark energy flowed through them. So they would’ve done something if you didn’t duel them.” The human said.

“You’re right. Thank you.” She said back to him making him smile.

“You’re most welcome.” He said back. Then, a bright light appeared and he started to walk towards it.

“Wait!” She said making him turn around. “What is your name?” She asked him with curiousness in her voice..

“Just call me…. Yami.” He said with a smile. He then walked towards the light and soon vanished leaving Celestia and Blue Eyes alone in the Crystal Empire.

Yami, I’ll remember you. Celestia thought with a smile.

Dueling Lessons

Previously on Po-Ni-Oh!

I hope our friendship never ends Sombra.

I see no brother before me. Only a weak and pathetic dragon.

I WILL RETURN CELESTIA!

Just call me… Yami

A thousand years of passed and now Duel Monsters is at its peak as the best card game in Equestria. Ponies of all ages now play the great card game. And in every city lies a card shop. And in Ponyville, the card shop is widely considered to be one of the best in all of Equestria. The card shop is smaller than any of the others but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad one. Behind the viewing glass lied amazing and rare cards that ponies have been trying to get their hands on for a long time. The owner of the shop, Deck Dealer, was a pegasus stallion well past his prime and a once great duelist himself. One of the most common groups that visited him were-

“HI DECK DEALER!” The CMC who appeared just on their usual time.

“Oh hello girls. How are you today?” He asked them in his deep and raspy voice.

“Good. We were wondering if you had any new cards in today.” Scootaloo replied.

“As a matter of fact I do.” He said with a smile as he reached for a box that was behind him. He then took the box and placed it gently in front of the three fillies. “Feel free to look.” He said with a smile. And with that said, the girls opened the box and began to search through the box.

“So what do you think? See any good ones?” He asked.

“Yeah. Really good ones.” Sweetie said with a smile on her face.

“Girls I need to ask, do you know how to play Duel Monsters?” He asked the three. The trio suddenly snapped their heads up with a look of confusion on their faces as they realized they had a bare grasping of the rules of the game.

“Um… not really?” Scootaloo said with an embarrassed look on her face. Deck Dealer chuckled a little bit as he got out from behind the counter and placed a playing field on a nearby desk.

“Would you like me to teach you?” He asked.

“Y-ya’d do that for us?” Applebloom asked.

“Of course. For three of my favorite customers. But first we need to get you three a starter deck.” He replied as he walked back to the counter. He then grabbed many decks and placed it in front of the girls.

“These are the decks that you can use. They’re each based on a type of monster. Machine, Dragon, Beast, Warrior, Beast Warrior, Spellcaster, Dinosaur, Zombie, Sea Serpent, Fairy, Plant, Insect, Fiend, Thunder, Rock, Psychic, Pyro, Reptile, Aqua, Fish and Winged Beast. Pick one and then we’ll get started.” He said to the three. Scootaloo walked up first and picked the deck on the far right. “I should’ve known you would choose the Winged Beast deck. Very well come on little one let’s get this over with.” He said as he sat down at the table. Scootaloo quickly followed and sat down at the other end.

“Now Scootaloo, we’ll each start with 2000 life points. Whoever runs out of life points first, loses. But I’ll go easy since you’re a beginner.” He said with a little smile. He then activated the holographic projector on the table and placed his deck on the table as Scootaloo did the same.

“Now Scootaloo, we each draw five cards. On your turn you draw another one. Since I’m teaching, I’ll go first.” He said as he drew a card and placed it in his hand.

“Alrighty. The brown cards in the game are monster cards, the green ones are magic cards, and the pink ones are trap cards. You can activate a trap or spell instantly by placing it on the field or set it face down to keep your opponent wary.” He explained. Scootaloo was impressed by the old stallion’s insight in the game and decided to humor him a little bit.

“Okay old timer. LET’S DUEL!”

[Scootaloo:2000 Deck Dealer: 2000]

“Alright. I draw a card.” He said as he did. “I’ll set one card face down and I’ll summon Silver Fang in attack mode.”

Silver Fang

Earth

LVL 3

Beast-Type

ATK:1200

DEF:800

A snow wolf that’s beautiful to the eye, but absolutely vicious in battle

On the field emerged a snow white wolf with a blue nose and solid white eyes.

“Whoa!” Scootaloo said in shock.

“Nice isn’t it? Now when you summon and monster and you go first you cannot attack. And when you summon a monster it needs to be four stars or below. Now I end my turn.” He explained.

“Alright. I now draw.” Scootaloo said as she cautiously drew a card. “I call the Hunter Owl in attack mode.

Hunter Owl

Wind

LVL 4

Winged Beast-Effect

ATK:1000

DEF:900

This card gains 500 ATK for each WIND monster you control. While you control another face-up WIND monster, your opponent cannot select this card as an attack target

Onto Scootaloo’s field appeared an owl with tawny feathers and bright yellow eyes. In his talons was a sharpened steel scythe.

“Not bad Scoots but your creature can’t beat mine sadly.” Deck Dealer said as he was chuckling to himself a little bit. Scootaloo recognized this as she just huffed to herself.

“I’ll place two cards face down and end my turn.”

“Alright Scoots. Now Silver Fang, attack her Hunter Owl!” He ordered his monster. The wolf snarled before charging the winged beast and biting it making it disappear.

“Aw man!” Scootaloo said angrily.

“Don’t worry Scootaloo. It was a beginner’s mistake. Everypony makes them. Now I equip Silver Fang with Beast Fangs.

Beast Fangs

Equip Magic Card

Increase the ATK and DEF of a Beast-Type monster equipped with this by 300 points

The fangs in the wolf’s mouth grew massive and turned gold and black.

“Oh boy.” Scootaloo said as she stared at the wolf.

Silver Fang

ATK:1500

DEF:1100

“I end my turn.” He said with a smile. Scootaloo groaned as she drew a card.

[Scootaloo:1800 Deck Dealer:2000]

She soon perked up as she saw the card in her hands and smirked a little. “I play the magic card Mystical Space Typhoon!”

Mystical Space Typhoon.

Magic.

Destroy one face down trap or magic card on either side of the field.

Deck Dealer watched as a small circling vortex approached his spell and trap zone and destroyed one of his cards.

“Impressive. And you say you don’t know how to play the game.” Deck said with a smile making Scootaloo blush.

“Alright. I then call forth Harpie Lady 1!”

Harpie Lady 1

Wind

LVL 4

Winged Beast-Effect

ATK:1300

DEF:1400

(This card’s name is treated as “Harpie Lady”.). All WIND monsters gain 300 ATK

On the field appeared a humanoid creature with light skin, pink hair, a purple bodysuit and green wings. At the end of those wings were eagle-like talons.

“Cool!” Sweetie said as she stared at the monster.

“I also use her special ability to increase her attack points by 300!”

Harpie Lady 1

ATK:1600

“NOW ATTACK HIS SILVER FANG! TALON SLASH!” She commanded. Then her winged beast took into the skies and dived towards the wolf, slashing it with her talons. The wolf whined in pain before it disappeared.

[Scootaloo:1800 Deck Dealer:1900]

“Not a bad move Scootaloo.” Deck said with a smile.

“Thank you. I now end my turn.” She said back.

“Alright. I now summon Gazelle The King Of Mythical Beasts!”

Gazelle The King Of Mythical Beasts

Earth

LVL 4

Beast-Type

ATK:1500

DEF:1200

This monster moves so fast that it looks like an illusion to mortal eyes.

Then on Deck’s side appeared a beast with brown fur and a dark brown, shaggy mane. In his mouth lied fangs like a lion and a curved horn laid on his head. Silver claws were on his paws, sharpened to a point.

“Ah think that you might have goofed a bit Deck. Your Gazelle is weaker than Scoots’ Harpie.” Applebloom said as she looked at the two monsters.

“Sure Gazelle might be weak, but he’ll be stronger.” Deck said with a sly smile on his face. The trio gave surprised looks on their faces as Deck placed a field spell on the field.

“I activate the field spell Closed Forest!”

Closed Forest

Field Magic Card

All face-up Beast-Type monsters you control gain 100 ATK for every monster in your graveyard. Field Spell cards cannot be activated while this card is face-up on the field. Field Spell Cards cannot be activated the turn this is destroyed

Suddenly Deck’s side of the table was covered in thick foliage. Out of the foliage came the sounds of animals. The trio watched as Gazelle ran into the foliage.

Gazelle King Of Mythical Beasts

ATK:1600

Scootaloo just sat there confused.

“Um… we have the same attack power. Doesn’t that mean you can’t attack me now?” Scootaloo asked.

“No. I can attack you, but both our monsters will be destroyed. But I’m not going to attack. I simply place two cards face down." He replied. But before Scootaloo could make her move, the door’s bell rang. The four turned their heads to see the Mane Six come into the shop.

“Hey old timer how’s it hanging?” Rainbow asked Deck Dealer. When Rainbow first walked in to get her starter deck it wasn’t the deck he would’ve suspected. He immediately thought she would chose the Winged Beast deck but instead she chose the Dragon deck instead. All of the Mane Six had started their journey’s as duelists here and they had always impressed him with how well thought out their strategies were.

“Oh hello girls. I’m just teaching the youngsters how to play Duel Monsters.” He replied.

“Really. Oh how nice of you.” Rarity said with a smile.

“Aw shucks. Thank you. Go ahead and take a seat. Scootaloo was about to make her move.” He said as he pointed to some spare chairs. The Mane Six then grabbed the chairs and sat down.

“So ‘Bloom, what’s the duel so far?” Applejack asked her sister.

“Well Deck’s got a Gazelle in that forest and Scoots’ got a harpy on the field.” She explained.

“Who’s winning?” Fluttershy asked.

“Deck by 100 Life Points.” Sweetie replied. Rainbow whistled as she noticed how evenly matched Scootaloo and Deck were now. But she also noticed that Gazelle was on the field as well.

“Alright. I activate the equip magic of Rose Whip!”

Rose Whip

Equip Magic Card

Equip only to ‘Harpie Lady’. The equipped monster gets 300 ATK and DEF

In the talons of the harpie appeared a long whip covered in thorns.

Harpie Lady

ATK:1900

DEF:1700

“Impressive Scootaloo.” Deck said to the young filly.

“Thanks. Now my Harpie Lady, attack Gazelle with Rose Whip Lash!” She ordered her monster. As the beast readied her attack, Deck gave her a smirk.

“What’s so funny?” Scootaloo asked.

“What’s so funny is that I have a little card called Magical Hats.” He replied as he flipped up his face-down card.

Magical Hats

Trap Card

During your opponent’s Battle Phase, choose 2 non-Monster Cards from your deck and 1 Monster you control. Shuffle those 3 cards and set them on the field in Defense Position. The 2 cards from your deck are treated as Normal Monster cards (ATK 0/Def 0) and are destroyed at the end of the Battle Phase

Then suddenly three top hats with question marks appeared onto the field. One of them covered Gazelle and the other two just sat on the field. Scootaloo just looked slack jawed but Rainbow just chuckled a little bit.

“Same move that got me in our first duel too.” Rainbow said as Deck just sat back and watched as Scoots tried to pick a hat out of the group.

“Um...eenie meanie-” Scootaloo said as she tried to pick a hat.

“Don’t worry Scootaloo. Just pick one and pray you’re right.” Rainbow said trying to encourage her.

“Harpie Lady, attack the middle hat with Rose Whip Slash!” She ordered her beast. Then with a flick of her wrist, the Harpie sliced the hat in half. Scootaloo smiled when she saw Gazelle disappear.

[Scootaloo:1800 Deck Dealer:1600]

“Oh. That’s the first time anypony’s ever got my hat trick. Good job Scootaloo.” Deck said as Scootaloo smiled in appreciation.

“I place one card face down and end my turn.”

“My move then.” Deck said as he drew a card from his deck. He sighed as he drew it though. “I activate the magic card Dark Hole. Sorry Scootaloo but it seems this duel will be over soon.”

Dark Hole

Magic

Destroy all monsters on the field.

A dark vortex opened up on the field and sucked up Scootaloo’s Harpie as it screeched.

“MY HARPIE!” Scootaloo screamed as the vortex closed.

“That’s the same move he used on me.” Rarity said as she remembered her duel with him.

“It seems like he’s using all of his skills from his duels with us.” Twilight observed. Deck then activated his face down at which Applejack could only respond with.

“Sorry squirt yer bucked.”

“I activate Monster Reborn.” Deck said.

Monster Reborn

Magic

Target 1 monster in either players’ Graveyards: Special Summon that Monster

“Y-you wouldn’t Deck.” She said in shock.

“I’m sorry, but now I must end this. I summon Harpie Lady 1.” He said as the beast appeared.

“Oh man.” Scootaloo said as she watched the monster screech.

“Now I activate her special ability raising her attack points.” He said as the ability activated.

Harpie Lady

ATK:1600

“HARPIE LADY, ATTACK SCOOTALOO WITH TALON SLASH!” He ordered his monster. The Harpie Lady did as ordered and slashed at Scootaloo draining her life points to just barely enough to keep her in the game.

[Scootaloo:200 Deck Dealer:1600]

Scootaloo just looked stunned as her own harpie was used against her. Scootaloo just fumbled with the cards in her hand as grasped for anything that could turn the tide… and lady luck shined upon her. “I end my turn your move Scootaloo.”

“Alright Deck, I activate…. THE CHANGE OF HEART!” She said as she placed the card down on her field making everypony in the room gasp.

Change Of Heart

Instant Magic Card

Select and control 1 opposing monster (regardless of position) on the field until the end of the turn

Scootaloo smiled as she noticed her luck started to turn around. “I choose Harpie Lady!” She yelled as Harpie Lady 1 shook her head and flew over to Scootaloo’s side of the field and took an offensive pose. “ATTACK HIS LIFE POINTS DIRECTLY! TALON SLASH!”

[Scootaloo:200 Deck Dealer:0]

Everypony in the room just stared wide eyed at what they saw.

“N-no way. She b-beat Deck Dealer.” Twilight said in surprise.

“That…. was….. AWESOME!” Rainbow screamed as she headed over to the filly. Then everypony else surrounded her as the young Pegasus smiled.

“I don’t believe it. I won my first game of Duel Monsters.” She said as she smiled.

“Congratulations Scootaloo.” Deck Dealer said as he got up from his seat. “You’re very talented in Duel Monsters.” He said with a little smile.

“Thank you. I hope you’re not mad.” She said to him. The old stallion just chuckled at the young mare a little.

“Why would I be mad youngling? You are one of the few who could beat me even with such weaker monsters then mine.” Deck said.

“Thanks for teaching me Duel Monsters.” She said with a smile.

“You’re most welcome. Now you and the others come back tomorrow and I’ll have decks built for you three.” He said making the three fillies gasp.

“REALLY?!” They asked.

‘Of course. Maybe your cutie marks will include Duel Monsters. Like Scootaloo’s mark.” He replied making Scootaloo’s eyes widen. She looked at her flank and to her surprise, an image was there. The image was a tri colored card indicating her unique talent as a duelist. Scootaloo stared at her new cutie mark for a little bit.

“OH! MY! CELESTIA!!” She shrieked.

“Congratulations Scootaloo.” Rainbow said with a smile.

“Yeah. Especially from me and Sweetie.” Applebloom said. There was silence for a minute before Deck Dealer broke it.

“Now, which of you tikes wants to take a turn at me?”

School Duel, A Dark Change

Yesterday was a very, very, happy day to Scootaloo. She not only beat Deck Dealer and had her own deck to play with but she also finally got her Cutie Mark! The next day in the early morning, Scootaloo laid in her bed and lightly snored. As she slept, the door to her room opened and in came Rainbow Dash. She leaned over her little sister and rubbed her head, messing her hair up a little in the process. She sighed as she saw Scoots’ cutie mark. Feels like when I won my first duel again. She thought as she stared at the card on her flank. Rainbow then got up from the bed and walked out of the room, silently closing the door behind her. As she walked towards the living room, she saw her wall clock and noticed the time. It was reading 7:30 A.M. Rainbow chuckled a little bit to herself.

“3, 2, 1.” She counted down on her fingers.

“I’M LATE FOR SCHOOL!” A young voice screamed. Scootaloo came running through and grabbed her backpack and nearly running over Rainbow Dash. “SORRY RAINBOW!!” She yelled as she flew down the street on her scooter. She arrived at the card shop and ran in quite out of breath. Then she saw Deck Dealer come into the room. “Morning Scootaloo, you seem quite exhausted today.” He said as he walked over to the young Pegasus.

“I…. know. Is…. my….. deck….. ready?” She asked between breaths.

“I knew you’d ask that. Hang on a second.” He replied as he reached into a small box. He then pulled out a deck that was labeled ‘Scootaloo’ and gave it to her. “Winged Beasts. Just like when you dueled me.” He said with a smile.

“Thanks. Now I think I’ll be-” She said as she turned around. But then was soon tackled by her friends Sweetie Belle and Applebloom.

“Ow.” The three said in unison. The trio got back up and dusted themselves off.

“Sorry girls.” Scootaloo said.

“Don’t yah worry none scoots were fine.” Applebloom said as she picked up her deck. She looked up though and soon her face went from calm to panicky in two seconds.

“WE’RE REALLY LATE!” Applebloom screamed making her friends look up at the clock.

“Oh man! We’re gonna be in big trouble!” Sweetie said.

“We need to get going!” Scootaloo said. Then as the three panicked, Deck Dealer seemed to have stayed calm.

“Girls, how about I walk you three to school? That way you won’t be in a lot of trouble.” He asked them. The trio accepted the offer real quick. They arrived at the school a few minutes later. Luckily all Equestria schools allowed Dueling Decks to be brought with students. Then as the three entered the building, their teacher, Miss Cheerilee, gave them a wicked glare.

“Do you three know how late you are at all?” She asked the trio. Before the three could answer, Deck Dealer walked in with a small smile on his face.

“Sorry about that Miss but I was a little behind on getting their duel decks was all.” He explained to her.

“Oh. It’s fine. You three get to your seats.” She said to the trio who quickly sat down. Deck Dealer then was about to leave when he heard Miss Cheerilee say this. “Alright class, today we’re going to be learning about the history of Duel Monsters.”

“Miss, may I stick around? I think I can help teach a thing or two about Duel Monster history.” He said to her with one of his signature little smiles on his face. Miss Cheerilee rolled her eyes but also smiled a little bit herself as she turned back to the classroom.

Meanwhile, somewhere in an ice temple in the far Arctic North, a hooded mare walked to a secret door inside of the temple. She got close enough and pressed the stone opening the hidden entrance leading to a downward spiral of stairs. The mare spread open her wings and flew down the stairs and landed in front of a giant pit filled with bubbling pitch black ooze. She knelt in front of it and said, with the sound one would say to a lover, “My master.” She then held her hands together and began to pray.

“My master, soon you’ll return to us. Soon we will take this land and you’ll rule it with an iron fist. I will make sure that your returning ceremony goes smoothly. I will make sure you get back the Dragon with eyes of red.” She prayed. A dark and menacing voice soon filled the air.

You will not fail me puppet. Should you fail me I will ensure you will know punishment beyond belief. Do you understand? The voice asked.

“I understand master.” She replied as she rose up from where she knelt. She then turned around and left just as the skull of an equine rose to the top of the ooze. A unicorn stallion with a crown of sharpened horns.

“-but when Sombra tried to rise against her. Celestia had assistance from a strange being who left afterwards. Everything after that… well class I think you should know the rest of it.” Cheerilee said.

“Miss Cheerilee, what was the monster that defeated Sombra?” A student asked.

“Actually it was three monsters. The Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl, and the Blue Eyes White Dragon.” Deck replied.

“Right Mister Dealer. All three of those powerful monsters were the ones that stopped Sombra.” She added. The class all sat in their seats stunned by such a truly fascinating lesson they had. The bell soon after and every student started to pack up their stuff to go out to recess. Scootaloo was in the middle of picking up her deck when-

“Hey look Silver! It’s one of the Blank Flanks!” A familiar and irritating voice yelled making Scootaloo sigh. She turned her head and saw the two bullies that bothered her every day. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

“What do you want?” She asked.

“Well I was gonna see if you wanted to come to a party I was having, but it’s for cutie mark holders only!” She replied as she laughed. Scootaloo merely giggled.

“What’s so funny?” Silver asked.

“Oh nothing much. Just that I would be delighted to go.” Scootaloo said as she turned to show off her flank to them. The sound of Diamond’s and Silver’s jaws hitting the ground could be heard as far as the Everfree forest.

“No way.”

‘Y-you finally got your-”

“Yep just yesterday. So you were saying something about a party hmm miss prissy pants?” Scootaloo asked with a grin on her face. While Silver just stood at her spot in amazement, Diamond was shooting eye daggers at Scootaloo.

“So what? It doesn’t matter. After all what good does it do for you huh chicken mare?” Diamond snapped at her. Scootaloo’s ears then flickered when she heard those words. Her confident grin soon faded and turned into an angry crease on her face.

“What did you call me?” Scootaloo asked Diamond. Although Diamond never really wanted to hurt the CMC there were certain days she was in a nasty moods. Today was one of those days unfortunately.

“You heard me. I said ‘What good does it do for you CHICKEN! MARE!’.” Diamond shouted at her. The pegasus filly continued to glare at Diamond but this time she was also snorting. Diamond soon realized her mistake that, in her rage, she may have accidentally really hit home for Scootaloo. “W-wait. S-Scootaloo I’m-”

“YOU’RE WHAT?! SORRY?! NO YOU ARE NOT! YOU CALLED ME THAT BEFORE AND IT NEVER BOTHERED YOU BEFORE! WHY DOES IT IRRITATE YOU NOW HUH?!” Scootaloo roared as tears began to quickly fall from her face. Before Diamond could say or do anything, Scootaloo bolted from the school as she cried heavily. Outside, Deck Dealer was sitting on a bench near the school when he saw Scootaloo run from the school. He tried to stop her and finally got her to slow down. He saw her face was red and stained with tears.

“Hey kiddo what’s wrong?” Deck asked her in a concerned voice.

“D-Diamond T-Tiara called m-me a-a-a c-chicken m-mare a-and t-tried to f-fake b-being sorry about i-it.” She sobbed. Deck only gave her a concerned look before tapping her shoulder.

“Scootaloo, you go ahead and head home. I’ll see what I can do.” He said to her. She then ran away from him allowing him to walk up to the school. The look on his face would’ve scared an Ursa Major if they looked. His fists were clenched tightly as he entered the building. He reached the room where Scootaloo and her class just had their lesson and was just about to go in there and tell off the spoiled little brat when he heard one of the most shocking things in his life.

“I-I don’t know why that came out of me. I d-didn’t mean to say that you know Silver?” Diamond asked her friend, sounding really sorry about what she called Scootaloo.

“I know DT I know but it’s already happened and you can’t fix it.” Silver Spoon told her. Deck never felt more ashamed of himself then right now. He knew Diamond’s dad was rarely home and as such she was prone to attitude problems. Taking a deep breath, he then walked into the schoolhouse, making the two fillies gasp.

“M-mister D-Deck Dealer. Look about Scootaloo-” Diamond started to say.

“I know. I’m ashamed that you would say that to her. I know how much it hurts to not fly and be called a chicken.” He said remembering when he was young and when he was bullied. He then turned his attention back to Diamond. “But I also understand what it’s like to be ignored by family as well. I think you should go back and try to apologize to Scootaloo okay Diamond?”

“B-But she probably won’t let me speak to her. S-So how am I supposed to make it up to her?” She asked the elder.

“By duelin’ us!” An angry and familiar voice said. Deck Dealer and Diamond Tiara turned their heads and saw a very angry Applebloom and Sweetie Belle. “Of all the no good dirty rotten things yah could’ve done what yah called Scoots was the worst Diamond.” Applebloom said to her. Diamond sighed remorsefully as she pulled out her duel disk.

“Alright. Let’s Duel!”

[Applebloom:4000 Sweetie Belle:4000 Diamond Tiara:4000 Silver Spoon:4000]

“Ah’ll start!” Applebloom said as she drew a card. “Ah summon Tiger Axe in attack mode!”

Tiger Axe

Earth

LVL 4

Beast-Warrior

ATK:1300

DEF:1100

A fast and powerful axe wielding warrior.

Onto the field appeared a light orange tiger with solid black stripes. It wore a set of shining armor and shoulder pads. In its claws it wielded a large bladed axe. “Ah then place two cards face down.” as she said this two more cards appeared on the field. Sweetie made her move.

“I draw!” She said and smirked at her cards. “First I place a card face down. And then I summon Card Ejector!”

Card Ejector

Earth

LVL 3

Spellcaster/Effect

ATK:400

DEF:400

Once per turn: You can target 1 card in your opponent’s Graveyard, banish that target.

The creature that appeared was a small, female humanoid creature with light green hair and lighter green eyes. It had a purple wizard’s hat and a pink and red outfit. In its hand was a scepter with a red orb topping it. Sweetie glared at Diamond Tiara as she drew her own card. She looked down and saw that her own cards could actually beat Applebloom and Sweetie Belle’s monsters but then she thought that would only show her bad side to them.

“Alright. I’ll summon to the field my Scrap Beast in attack mode.” She said calmly.

Scrap Beast

Earth

LVL 4

Beast/Effect/Tuner

ATK:1600

DEF:1300

If this face-up Defense Position card is selected as an attack target, destroy this card at the end of the Battle Phase. If this card is destroyed by the effect of a “Scrap” card, you can select one “Scrap” monster in your Graveyard except a “Scrap Beast” , and add it to your hand.

Onto Diamond’s field appeared an animal that appeared to be made of mechanical parts and scraps. It snarled at its opponents as it stared them down.

“I end my turn.” Diamond said. Silver Spoon then drew her card and added it to her hand.

“Alright. I set three cards face down, and I summon Basic Insect in attack mode!” She said.

Basic Insect

Earth

Insect Type

ATK:500

DEF:700

Usually found traveling in swarms, this creature’s ideal environment is in the forest.

Onto the field appeared a large, green bug with large antennae and shining red eyes. On the end of its mandibles were three large claws. “I end my turn. Your move Applebloom.” Silver said. Applebloom snorted as she drew another card.

“Ah summon to the field Beaver Warrior!”

Beaver Warrior

Earth

LVL 4

Beast-Warrior

ATK:1200

DEF:1500

What this creature lacks in size it makes up for in defense when battling in the prairie.

Onto the field appeared a small, armored rodent with purple fur and bright red eyes. In its paws it held a small sword and a shield with a skull engraved in it.

“Ah then equip mah Beaver Warrior with the Mystical Moon!”

Mystical Moon

Equip Magic

A Beast-Warrior type monster equipped with this card increases its ATK and DEF by 300 points.

Then suddenly over the small rodent appeared a shining, bright yellow full moon which seemed to make the Beaver Warrior act more ferocious.

Beaver Warrior

ATK:1500

DEF:1800

“Beaver Warrior attack their Basic Insect! Scurry Slash!” Applebloom yelled as it ran over and slashed the bug and it watched it disappear.

[Silver Spoon:3000]

“Now Tiger Axe, attack Silver Spoon directly! Tiger Fury!” The tiger beast then lurched forward and slashed across Silver causing her points to go down further.

[Silver Spoon:1700]

“Nice shot Applebloom!” Deck Dealer yelled making the filly smile.

“Alright. Your move Sweetie Belle!” She said to her.

“Okay.” She said as she drew a card. “Alright. I’ll start by sacrificing my Card Ejector to summon my Disenchanter!” She said as her magician disappeared.

Disenchanter

Light

LVL 5

Spellcaster/Effect

ATK:2000

DEF:2300

Once per turn, you can remove 1 Spell Counter from anywhere on the field to return 1 face-up Spell Card to its owner's’ hand.

On the field came a more mature humanoid with red hair, brown eyes, and a dark blue robe with a blue stripe in the center. It held a long, golden staff in both of its hands.

“Now Disenchanter, attack Scrap Beast. Mystic Blast!” Sweetie ordered. With a flick of the staff, a magical beam shot out of it and impaled the beast through the chest making it disappear.

[Diamond Tiara:3600]

Diamond winced a little but knew in her head that she had to lose. She knew that in order to gain their trust she and Silver had to lose. After all you don’t just bully somepony and then expect to be their friend after just insulting one of their own. She knew them to good to fall for that trick. She drew her next card.

“I activate the magic of Dark Hole!”

Dark Hole

Magic

Destroy all monsters on the field.

As soon as she placed the card in it’s slot a black vortex opened up and sucked in the three monsters but it didn’t vanish. Instead it kept getting bigger and bigger.

“WHAT IN TARNATION?!” Applebloom shouted as actually felt herself being dragged towards the swirling hole in the ground.

Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, I’ve seen into your hearts and they are black with hate. Join me and sweet revenge shall be yours. A distorted and raspy voice said to them. Applebloom and Sweetie stopped their dueling for a moment and stared into the vortex. In it, they saw two, dragonic eyes that were green and red. Diamond and Silver also saw the eyes and tried to make the other two break contact.

“APPLEBLOOM DON’T LISTEN TO IT!”

“SWEETIE TRUST US THAT THING IS LYING TO YOU!

No! They are the ones lying to you. For how long have they hurt you?! How long have they tortured you?! I will make sure that with me, they’ll become nicer and sweeter! The voice said again.It turned it’s eyes back towards them and glared. Now how about you two take a nice long-

“HEY BACK OFF YAH OVERGROWN SET OF EYEBALLS!” Applebloom shouted. Her reaction surprised Diamond and Silver but the voice just sighed as though it expected this.

And here I thought you would’ve been wonderful servants. It seems I was wrong. Oh well 1 out of 3 isn’t that bad. The voice said and then it left the four fillies and grown stallion who was just frozen in mid shock as a dark laughter was heard from the shadows. Then the vortex shrunk until it was completely gone.

“Deck, what was-” Applebloom said as she turned her head to him. But to her surprise, he was frozen. Frozen completely. She turned and saw that Sweetie, Diamond, and Silver were frozen too. She tried to move but all she could do was at least move her mouth, even her eyes were glued straight.

Now young one. You will know the price of turning down such a generous offer of power The voice said as a flash of light appeared. Slowly, the light dimmed and soon became a screen like a television. As she was forced to watch, she saw Scootaloo on her bed, crying into her pillow.

“S-stupid Diamond and her s-stupid friend. I-I c-could fly if I wanted to but I just don’t want to right now.” Scootaloo told herself almost as though it was a mantra to herself. Unbeknownst to her though a dark figure in a cloak and hood appeared and touched her shoulder. Scootaloo turned and nearly punched the figure but it held up a gloved hand and grabbed the fist the orange filly threw out at it.

“Easy there young Scootaloo.” The figure said to her.

“H-How do you know my name?” She asked the figure.

“That is not important. What is important is revenge.” The hooded one replied.

“Revenge? I wish I could. But I’m too weak to get my revenge.” Scootaloo said sadly.

“Do not worry. That is why I am here.” The figure said as it sat on the bed. “Scootaloo, I am here to give you the power to take your revenge on the two fillies who hurt you.” As it said this it held out something in its hands, a card. As Scootaloo took it she felt…. great. She felt all the anger inside of her well out and pour into the card as it started to take shape. At first she was scared but now she had the look of a mad mare. That look everypony has that shows when they’ve finally gone over the edge. The card finally took shape and became a dragon.

Red Eyes Black Chick

Dark

LVL 1

Dragon/Effect

ATK:800

DEF:500

You can send this card you control to the Graveyard. Special Summon 1 “Red Eyes B. Dragon” from your hand.

Scootaloo then looked at the card in confusion for a while. “How the buck is this going… too…” She stopped midsentence as she noticed two draconic like wings on her back. She made them flap a few times and soon she was floating a few feet off the ground. “I-I CAN DO IT! I CAN FINALLY BUCKING FLY!” Scootaloo shouted in joy.

“Well then… do you accept my offer then?” The figure asked the young filly. Scootaloo just turned around with a hungry gleam in her eyes.

“YES! I ACCEPT THIS GIFT!” She screamed in joy. Then suddenly, the young filly was surrounded in a cloak of darkness.

“Scootaloo of Ponyville, On behalf of my master, King Sombra, I accept you into our cause. Welcome to the Clan of The Dark Dragon.” The figure said as the darkness around Scootaloo latched onto her creating a robe.

“Thanks. By the way, who are you?” Scootaloo asked. The figure pulled down her hood revealing a familiar Unicorn.

“T-Trixie?” The young filly asked in surprise.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie will not wait forever now! We got places to be! Souls to steal!!” Trixie said enthusiastically as she opened up a dark portal to their lair. Scootaloo thought about what she said and considered backing out but then again… she did finally get her wings. Not to mention there were two fillies she wouldn’t mind taking away their souls anyways.

“Lead the way oh Great and Powerful One!” Scootaloo said in mock salute. Both ponies then went through the portal as it vanished. As the vision came to a close Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, and Deck Dealer couldn’t help but stare at the ground. Applebloom was the one to voice their concerns.

“SCOOTALOO NO!!!!”

Darkness Rising

Today was a nightmare for Applebloom. For she had just witnessed the most horrible thing that her eyes will ever see again. Her lifelong friend, Scootaloo, had gained something. Flight. Of course she always wanted it, but she gained it with Draconic wings and a dark power. The little filly was then escorted out by a unicorn mare, Trixie to be exact, to some dark covenant based around some Dark Dragon.

“A-Applebloom…. what do we do?” Sweetie asked her friend.

“Ah don’t know. Ah think we need ta tell Applejack and the others.” She replied. They were about to leave when they remembered who else was with them.

“A-Applebloom…. me and Diamond are really sorry about what we called Scootaloo, really and we want to help you.” She heard Silver say.

“Deck, should we let them help?” Sweetie asked the elder. It took a minute, but the stallion gave off his answer.

“If they really want to help, then let them.” He replied.

“Alright. Let’s go!” Applebloom said as she ran out of the schoolhouse with the other fillies. Deck Dealer though, he sort of lagged behind.

“HEY! WAIT FOR ME!”

Meanwhile in a frozen temple in the Crystal Empire, four mares were congregating around a pitch black pool filled with a dark, bubbling substance.

“My lord, Trixie has brought you a new follower.” One of the mares said into the pool.

Who is the new one? The deep voice asked. Before the mare could reply, the room’s door opened and in came Trixie and a small, Pegasus filly.

“Master, meet your new follower.” Trixie said as she pushed the filly towards the pool.

“Who are you girls talking to-”

Hello young one. The voice from the pit said to Scootaloo. The young mare backed away from the pit really quickly and nearly tripped over herself.

“W-What the-” She stuttered.

Do not fear me young one. For I am the one who leads the Dark Dragon. The voice quickly said.

“Y-You’re the leader?” She asked.

Not the liquid. But what will be rebuilt. With your help, I can be reborn. The voice replied. The young filly then walked up to one of the mares and almost tugged her hood down.

“Please do not. I would not reveal myself if you do not mind.” The mare said as she stepped back. Scootaloo nodded to acknowledge she heard the mare. The mare then pulled the hood closer to her head and it was covered once more. Scootaloo then walked up to the pool again and asked what was on her mind.

“What’s my first task Master?” She asked.

YOU DON’T GET TO DEMAND FROM ME CHILD! I WILL TELL YOU WHEN YOUR FIRST TASK YOU INSOLENT MARE! The voice shouted at her.

“Alright! I’m sorry.” She said.

Excellent. Now, you will head to Las Pegasus. Duel as many foals as you can and deliver their souls to me. Is that understood? The voice asked.

“Yes. I will leave immediately.” She replied. She was then aware of the mare whose hood she nearly pulled down earlier walked up and bend down on one knee. It was clear she was the leader of this group.

“Master.” She said as the ooze started bubbling faster.

As for you my Triassic Terror. You will head to Ponyville and gather the souls from the townsponies and one of the Elements. Understood? The voice asked the mare.

“Yes my master.” She replied before leaving the room.

Back in Ponyville, more specifically the Golden Oaks Library, four fillies and one old stallion came knocking on the door to the home of Twilight Sparkle. The door then opened revealing a purple Alicorn.

“Oh Deck. What a-”

“Twilight. It’s an emergency. I need to speak with you and the others.” Deck interrupted. Twilight looked at him stunned and asked Spike to take a letter.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Deck Dealer appeared at the Library. He states it’s an emergency and I think you should be here.

Signed, Twilight Sparkle

The young Dragon, using his magical flame, disintegrated the letter. The ashes from the letter then flew out the window and towards the castle in Canterlot and, more importantly, Princess Celestia herself. She then sent out several letters to each of her friends so that they would arrive to talk about what was troubling Deck and the girls. A few minutes later, everypony but Rainbow Dash and Rarity came to the Library and surrounded the old stallion and the fillies.

“Now Deck, what in tarnation is wrong?” Applejack asked.

“It’s about Scootaloo. She’s…. well… Applebloom, mind explaining what you saw?” He asked the young filly.

“Well, when me, Sweetie, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were duelin’, a weird voice came out, spoke to us and tried to turn us into some sort of ‘dark duelist’ or somethin’. When Ah declined, he showed me Scootaloo in her room. A hooded figure came up to her, and turned her… evil.” She explained making the mares gasp. But the filly wasn’t done yet. “Then Scootaloo actually grew a pair of huge flyin’ wings and the mare…. the mare was Trixie!” She finished this and saw a look of confusion on Twilight’s face.

“Applebloom…. that’s impossible. You couldn’t have seen Trixie.” She stated.

“B-But Ah did. Ah swear.” Applebloom said back. Before anything could be said, a massive explosion was heard.

“What the-” Twilight started.

“Sounds like it’s near the boutique. RARITY!!” Sweetie Belle shouted as she ran towards the burning building in the distance. Then quickly everypony followed the filly including Spike the Dragon.

The boutique seemed to look like a warzone. Monsters were blasting each other and the flames coming from some of them looked disturbingly life like. But what had everypony worried, though, was the bright green symbol on the ground that surrounded Rarity and her mystery opponent. On her field was a humanoid being wearing armor that shined almost like a freshly polished amber that held daggers made of pure energy. On her opponent’s field was a reptilian monster that stood on two legs, had long arms with sharp claws, and a mouth full of razor-like fangs.

“Face it Rarity Belle, my monsters will defeat you. It’s only a matter of time.” Her opponent said in a deep calm voice. Rarity only breathed heavy as she drew another card from her deck. She looked at it and only sighed in disappointment.

“I activate the spell card Swords Of Revealing Light!” she shouted as she played the card and several swords appeared in front of the giant lizard.

“THAT WILL ONLY DELAY YOUR DEMISE!” The opponent yelled as it drew a card. “I activate Jurassic World!”

Jurassic World

Field Magic

All face-up Dinosaur Type monsters gain 300 ATK and DEF

Then suddenly, the whole area changed like as if time went in reverse. Ponyville looked like a prehistoric jungle with large, tropical plants, small animals scurrying around, and massive Dinosaurs walking and grazing.

“I then before I end my turn, I activate the trap Volcanic Eruption!”

Volcanic Eruption

Trap

Activate only during your End Phase while “Jurassic World” is on your side of the field. Destroy all cards on the field

Immediately the volcano in the background erupted and several fireballs were flung towards the field and did just as the card said it would do. They destroyed every card on the field, including the strange mare’s own monster, and then it all became normal again.

“Nice move. If you wanted me to win!” Rarity said as she drew. “I summon to the field my Gem-Knight Iolite!” She said placed a monster down.

Gem-Knight Iolite

Earth

LVL 4

Aqua/Gemini

ATK:1300

DEF:2000

This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is face up on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it become an Effect Monster with this effect.

*Once per turn, you can banish one 1 “Gem-” monster from your Graveyard to target 1 “Gem-Knight” card in your Graveyard; add that target to your hand

Onto the field appeared a humanoid creature wearing a light blue and silver armor. The creature also had a gun on it’s right wrist that it showed off to the mare on the opposite end of the field. Rarity smirked as she saw her exposed opponent.

“Now Iolite, attack the enemy! Iolite Blast!” She ordered. The knight raised his wrist as it charged up and fired a blast of blue energy that struck the opponent in the chest.

[Rarity:1200 Triassic Terror:2800]

“I end my turn.” She said as her enemy drew its card.

“I now activate the card that will end you. I activate…. BIG EVOLUTION PILL!” The opponent said.

Big Evolution Pill

Magic Card

Tribute 1 Dinosaur-Type monster; while this card is face-up on the field, you can normal summon Dinosaur-Type monsters without Tributing. This card remains on the field for 3 of your opponent’s turns

“Now, by sending this card from my hand to the graveyard, I can summon my most powerful monster that has ever existed. I summon forth….. SUPER CONDUCTOR TYRANNO!”

Super Conductor Tyranno

Light

LVL 8

Dinosaur/Effect

ATK:3300

DEF:1400

Once per turn: You can tribute 1 monster: Inflict 1000 points of direct damage to your opponent: This card cannot attack the turn you activate this effect.

A large thunderstorm brewed up automatically and then a mighty roar was heard. Out of the ground came a large green Dinosaur with metallic implants all over most of it’s body and a sort of metal crown on it’s head. The beast let loose another loud roar as it crackled with electricity.

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Rarity couldn’t believe the size of this mighty beast.

“Now my magnificent beast, destroy her knight and end this duel! Seismic Stomp!” The pony shouted at it’s beast. The Dinosaur lifted up one of it’s gigantic feet and brought it down to the field which split into two halves and closed on the Gem-Knight, who was soon crushed soon after.

[Rarity:000 Triassic Terror:2800]

The pony laughed as Rarity collapsed to the ground, making dirt fly.

“Now Rarity Belle, since I am the victor, I shall claim my prize.” The pony said.

“A-And what might that be?” She asked as she held her ribs. The pony leaned up to her ear and whispered in it.

“Your soul.” As soon as the words left the pony said this though some chains erupted from the ground and wrapped themselves around Rarity and then pulled, not her physical body, but her very spirit down into the seal itself. When the last bit of her soul disappeared into the ground Rarity slumped into the ground with a blank look on her face. “Well that was easier than I thought. Much easier than that annoying rainbow tailed nuisance.” The pony said as she started to walk away. As she left, Sweetie and the others turned the corner to see Rarity on the ground. They gasped and Sweetie ran up to her sister.

“R-Rarity. Rarity please get up.” Sweetie started as she rubbed her shoulder. But to her surprise, Rarity did not get up. “Rarity, this isn’t funny. Please get up.” She said again as tears fell from her eyes. The pale white filly then proceeded to beat on her sister’s chest. “RARITY! RARITY PLEASE! PLEASE WAKE UP! RARITY!” She shouted to the high heavens. Twilight came over and looked at her friend’s body, noticing no life in her at all.

“N-No. She’s g-gone.”

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Back at the frozen north, in the temple of ice, the oozing pit started to bubble. Then appearing out of it was a skull. A unicorn skull with a curved horn, and teeth like a Dragon’s.

Yessss. A voice said as the skull’s jaws moved with the voice.

Fall Of The Elements

Sweetie was still cradling her sister’s body by the time the medics came and picked up Rarity Belle from the wreckage of the Carousel Boutique. It had been roughly two hours since the fashionista had lost in a fight with a dark duelist and had paid the price, her own soul taken from her, and now she was stuck in a vegetative state and there was no sign she would ever wake up from it. As Rarity laid in her hospital bed with Sweetie by her side, the Mane 4, Deck Dealer, and only one member of the CMC was at the Library wondering what their plan is next.

“Twilight, I think you should calm down.” Fluttershy said in a soothing voice to the enraged Alicorn.

“HOW CAN I CALM DOWN?! MY FRIEND IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT THE HOSPITAL AND WE CAN’T FIND WHO DID IT! SO HOW CAN I CALM DOWN?!” She roared making the Pegasus jump back.

“Your majesty-” Deck Dealer started “You need to calm yourself. We will find who did this in time. But getting angry will only delay our search. Besides, Princess Celestia is on her way shortly.” He finished. Twilight smirred down a little but tears were still crawling through her eyes and falling to the ground.

“I just…. how do we handle this? It’s not like the other villains and monsters we fought. Rarity is worse than dead and that nag mentioned that she already beat Rainbow so…. the Elements are completely useless.” Twilight said as she started to finally let loose a torrent of tears and fell to the floor. Spike quickly grabbed a box of tissues and ran to her side. Twilight grabbed a few tissues and wiped her face clean of the tears.

“T-Thank you Spike.” She said weakly as she smiled.

“No problem. Also, I think you might need to see what I found this morning.” Spike said as he headed over to his bed. She followed him over and watched as he reached through his sheets.

“Now where did I… no it’s not there… HA! Found it!” He screamed as he pulled out what seemed to be a Duel Monsters card.

“A card?” She asked.

“Yeah. But none like I’ve ever seen.” He replied as he passed the card over to her. As soon as she took it, she noticed the drawing. A majestic Dragon whose scales shined a bright gold. A blue orb sat in the middle of its head as it roared in the image. She then noticed the writing on the card and started to read it.

The Winged Dragon of Ra

LVL 10

Divine

Divine Beast

Spirits sing of a powerful creature that rules over all that is mystic.

ATK/????

DEF/????

This card cannot be Special Summoned. You must Tribute 3 monsters to Normal Summon this card (you cannot Set this card). The Normal Summon of this card cannot be negated. When this card is Normal Summoned, Spells, Traps and other monsters' effects cannot be activated. When this card is Normal Summoned, you can pay Life Points so that you only have 100 left, to have this card gain ATK and DEF equal to the amount of Life Points paid. You can pay 1000 Life Points to select and destroy 1 monster on the field.

“So Twilight, can I keep it?” He asked her with a smile on his face. It took a minute, but she gave him his answer.

“Sure Spike. It can make a great addition to your deck.” She said as she passed the card back to him making him smile. He put the card into his deck holder and soon felt a familiar tingle in his gut.

“Oh Celestia not agai-BURRRRPPPP!!!” Spike belched out a scroll with a royal seal on it and it fell to the ground. But something was…. off about the seal on the scroll. It wasn’t the symbol of Celestia, Luna, or even Cadence for that matter. The symbol was merely a lare ‘S’ with spikes going down the length of it as though they were spines. Twilight picked the scroll up and opened it, making the symbol turn into smoke. She then began to read it.

“Dear Princess Twilight Sparkle, By now you will have noticed that two of your precious elements have fallen. Don’t despair as they will be joined by your other friends soon enough. If you surrender now though I may give them back but if you resist I promise you that they will suffer as I have suffered under my curse..” The note had no signature on it so it was unknowable as to who sent it but Twilight got the general idea. She tried to find another way out but there was no other way. It was time to call in an old enemy.

“Spike…. as much as I hate saying this. Please write and send a note to Griffonia. We need Gilda.” Twilight said with loathing in her voice. He simply nodded as he grabbed an empty note and a feather that was dipped in ink.

“Dear Gilda, as much as I regret saying this, we need you here in Ponyville. Something evil is about to happen and we need you by our side. So please head here posthaste. Signed, Princess Twilight Sparkle.” She said as Spike wrote her words on the letter. Soon as he was done, he breathed a stream of green flames, sending the letter to Griffonia. They waited several hours and Twilight had nearly finished reading every book in her library when Gilda’s response came back. Spike belched out a fancy looking scroll and Twilight opened it.

“Dear Princess Twilight Doofus, K. Signed Gilda.” The letter said making Twilight groan.

“At least she’s on our side. But now we’ve still got a problem. Who sent that scroll?” She asked. But before an answer was sent out, the door of the Library was being knocked on.

“I’ll get it.” Deck said as he walked over to the door. As he opened it, he noticed white, majestic wings. “P-Princess Celestia!” Deck stammered and sure enough the princess of the sun strolled into the room. The rest of the beings in the room bowed but only one among them did so and mentally gagged.

Why did the master stick me with these mares? Sure send your favorite pet to deal with them but not your best duelist. The mare thought to herself.

“Twilight Sparkle, I’ve received news about Rarity and Rainbow Dash. Are you alright?” She asked her student.

“I’m.. fine now. But I’m still wondering who would do this.” She replied making the princess give her a sad look.

“Twilight, I think I know.” Celestia said making Twilight’s ears perk upwards.

“Really?! Who?!” She asked as she jumped up.

“His name is Sombra Nightshade. He was my former dueling student before…. and he was my lover.” Celestia said trying to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes. “Sombra was an excellent duelist, one of the best, and he even could talk to the spirits of the creatures inside the cards as well. He formed a bond with one card in particular.”

“Which card?” Twilight asked.

“It was a powerful monster called the Red Eyes Black Dragon.” She replied making Twilight freeze like ice.

“Twilight, what’s wrong?” She asked. No answer came from the Alicorn.

“Twilight? Hello? Twilight?” Deck asked to her as he waved his hand in front of her face.

“R-Rainbow. She found that card last year.” She said making Celestia’s eyes widen in surprise.

“Then we should retrieve it from-”

“S-she’s dead though. The pony who dueled Rarity already beat us to her. I-it’s my fault. I-I told her to keep it a-a-and it g-got her ki-killed.” Twilight sobbed as she hugged her teacher and sobbed into her pure white coat. Celestia sighed in sadness as she hugged her student. As they let go though there was another knock on the door. Spike opened it and it revealed a familiar Griffon.

“Gilda. About-” He started until Gilda shoved him out of the way. She walked up to the two princesses and asked this question.

“So… what’s the problem?”

In the Arctic North, the frozen temple was now all in what seemed a throne room. Sitting on a dark, crystal throne, was the upper half of a Unicorn skeleton who had glowing green eyes. Sitting on its back was a red cape and on its head was a crown of dragon fangs.

Yesssss. My powerssss are ssssslowly returning. Wicked Wingssss! The skeleton yelled as he slammed a crystal scepter into the frozen floor, making a dinging sound and collecting the attention of a young mare.

“Yes my lord?” She asked as she bowed.

I have an asssssignment for you. You will head to the Crysssstal Empire and collect two certain ssssssoulssssss. It replied.

“And which souls are they my liege?” She asked again.

The ssssssoulsssss of Prince Sssssshining Armor and Princesssss Cadence. Do not fail me. The skeleton said angrily as its claws clung onto the throne’s arm, making a screeching noise. The young mare nodded and left immediately. Just as she closed the door behind her another cloaked mare walked in behind the throne.

“My liege.” The mare said as she bowed.

You know it issss unwissse to sssneak up on me Triasssic Terror. The skeleton hissed. The mare nodded.

“Forgive the intrusion my lord but I was wondering. When do I get to duel Twilight Sparkle?” She asked him making the bones rattle in a sick version of laughter.

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In due time my apprentice. Now I need-AARRRGGHH! The skeleton roared as it felt a familiar pain inside of it’s head.

“MY KING!” The mare shouted as she rushed forward and also gripped her head in pain and then two voices rang out in both their heads.

YOU MOTHER BUCKERS! A deep voice roared.

YOU WILL NOT HARM HER! A tomboyish voice hissed. Soon after a second, the pain in their heads were gone and they stood up. Well... the skeleton used his arms and climbed onto the throne and sat back down.

Now my great duelisssst. Head for the city of Canterlot. Luna’sssss sssssoul will be a great addition to my body. He said with a crooked smile. The mare simply nodded and bowed before walking out of the room.

Somewhere not in Equestria or even Equis, in a place called Domino City, five friends were sitting at a table and enjoying the sun as they talked with one another. One of them had a strange object around his neck that looked like an upside down pyramid and that wasn’t the weirdest thing. His hair took the prize. This is Yugi Moto. The famous King Of Games.

“So Yug’, what’s today’s schedule?” His friend and fellow duelist, Joey Wheeler asked.

“I don’t know. I really don’t have a lot to do today.” Yugi replied.

“Maybe we can go see a movie?” His friend Tristan Taylor suggested.

“But there isn’t anything interesting at the theater today.” Tea Gardner said.

“Maybe we can go check on Duke. He’s been really busy with Dungeon Dice Monsters lately.” Their unique friend Bakura said. It had been a few weeks since they had their last adventure, a mad man named Dartz tried to resurrect the lost city of atlantis and rule the world. Yugi and his ally, a spirit simply referred to as The Pharaoh, eventually defeated him and sealed away his demonic army. Now a days they simply lounge around and had hung out whenever they could.

“Well well, if it isn’t Yugi and his gang of misfits.” A familiar voice said.

“Oh great. If it ain’t Rich Boy.” Joey said angrily as he stared at his enemy and Duel Monsters rival, Seto Kaiba.

“Can it Wheeler. I’m here for Yugi.” Kaiba said making Joey growl.

“If it’s a rematch you’re wanting, I’m not going to challenge you.” Yugi said.

“You will Yugi. Otherwise I’ll force you to.” Kaiba said angrily. But before Yugi could say anything, the sky above them suddenly started to darken.

“Ey, who turned out the sun?” Joey asked as he looked into the sky. Suddenly The whole group felt weightless and started to float, Joey getting hit by a chair, and were soon sucked through a strange portal. As they flew through the vortex, Yugi noticed a familiar face flying next to him.

“P-Pharaoh?” Yugi said in astonishment. The Pharaoh looked every bit like Yugi except that he was taller, and he wasn’t having difficulty flying through the portal.

“Yugi, what’s going on?” He asked him seeing the strange vortex and Joey getting hit by a table and yet another chair.

“I don’t know. But I have a feeling we’ll soon find out!” He replied. Yugi didn’t know where he was going, but he felt as if he was going to be ready for anything.

Anger Vs Happiness (And Insanity)

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The Farm Showdown

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Rewrite

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