Chapter 61 - Path To Liberation, Knockout (Chap 59)

Synopsis: Both Shiloh & Hou Ren show their fighting spirit. Unfortunately, only one champion can stand on top. Hou however...he has a new card up on his sleeve.Gar Trio: We're The Gar Trio !!!Garcat: Before we comment about the match, Hou & the gang have prepared some countermeasures against Kyoya.Garbird: Card sleeves !!! Or should we say Anti Energy Coatings. Still, they do look like card sleeves.Gardog: Aside from that, Azi Dahaka really seems to have hunger issues because it's hungry for energy. Reminds me of how Garcat is when he wants food badly.Garcat: I DO NOT. Anyways, about the match, the couple face each other in the stadium with Shiloh unleashing her new cards. Despite that, Hou played the uno reverse and swapped her life points.Gardog: The match is still underway as we speak. Say it with us. Buddy...Gar Trio: FIGHT.Anime Opening: Jo No Ka.The battle ensues.Hou: Draw. Charge & Draw. Cast. Dragod's Arrival. Discarding the top 5 cards of my deck. Any Dragods revealed lets me gain 1 life. (Does so) Sonic Mode, Dvalin, Scorcher. So 3 life.Ion: Woah. Hou's back to full life.Hou: Cast. Luck of Gargantua. Discard two more cards from my deck. And I add two cards from my dropzone to my hand.Daryl: His hand increased further. Hou: And with Brewing of Excelsior's ability. I discard the top 3 cards of my deck. Moving one spell to my hand.Shiloh: Why is Hou discarding so many cards? (Thought) What is he plotting? (Thought)Hou: Your hand's looking sparse. I'm ending this now. Garga.Garga: On it. (Attacks)Garga destroys Wolff.Ion: And Down Goes Wolff.Shiloh: When destroyed, I destroy another monster on the field. But I can't so I move it to Wonderland's soul. Now that Wonderland has 3 soul cards, My cards gain 10000 defense.Ion: This means Shiloh has 25000 Defense. Wow!!!Hou: It still won't stop me. I cast. Expecta's Burst. (Takes 2 damage) Another 20000 power to my cards.Ion: WHAT? That Means Hou's Cards are over 20000 power.Hou: Gotta go Mano Y Mano. Your hand's quite sparse. I'm ending this now. (Shoots)Shiloh's Life: 5 -> 3Hou: AK-47's effect. I stand it back up. It's critical becomes 4. (Shoots)Shiloh: I cast. Unparallence Shalsana. (Blocks the attack) I return up to 5 cards from my dropzone to the deck and shuffle it. I gain 2 life. (Does so)Hou: Not done yet. G-EVO Z Activate. Change to Gargantua Scorcher. Garga: (G-EVO) Lava burns brighter than the sun itself. I am Gargantua Scorcher.Hou: Scorcher's effect. (Deck Manipulation) Also, I melt Shiloh's center and deal 3 damage to the opponent.Shiloh's Life: 5 -> 2Ion: Uh Oh. Shiloh's a candle in the wind. And with Expecta's Burst still active, Scorcher can surpass Shiloh's defense.Shiloh: Yeah well...if you hadn't swap my life points, maybe I would be able to survive, jerk.Hou: Who are you calling a jerk? Delinquent. Shiloh: How Dare You? You self-absorbed guy.Hou: Grrr.Shiloh: Grrr.Ion: Uh Oh. Lover's Quarrel. I do love some drama.Garga: Hou Ren focus. You're in a match for crying out loud.Emma: Same goes for you Shiloh. Pay attention.Both: Fine....They both grudgingly look at each other and then starts to chuckle.Hou: Okay enough Drama. Garga.Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)Hou: (Discards the top card of his deck) Sacrifice Gardragon. This means Garga gains it's power & critical.Shiloh: Oh no you won't. I cast. Folktale's Bewitchery: Reduction Curse. Reducing your critical to 0.Hou: Darn it. (Thought) My next card is a spell. But it's still no use. They over 10000 defense and Garga doesn't have enough. (Thought) Garga, Revert. Garga reverts and Hou stands his item. Hou: I'll share my power. Link attack. Garga: On it. They both attacks and the attack successfully lands??? Everyone's shocked.Ion: Unbelievable, Shiloh just hit 0 life.Shiloh: Not so fast. I cast. Hou Ren & Shiloh's Unwavering Love.Suddenly, Shiloh's life points hit 10 and and she just drew 3 more cards. Ion: SAY WHAT. SHILOH'S BACK TO FULL LIFE???Hou: You had that card in your hand??? I thought I am the only who owns that card.Shiloh: Guess Again. I own it too. After all, Yin & Yang, Unwavering Love and Wings of Freedom represents our love. And that love requires the two of us. Forever inseparable.Hou: I suppose you're right. We really do love each other.Shiloh: (Blush) Tee hee. Hou: (Chuckles) Luck of Gargantua's effect. At the end of my turn, I return it to my hand and three other cards from my drop to my deck and shuffle it.Ion: They both have 10 life points. And Shiloh survived Hou's turn. No wonder those two are a couple. Because they are strong.Sailor: I mean Shiloh is Hou's student as well and they've been watching each other's playstyle for awhile so....Poet: Yeah. That's why those two are toe to toe with each other. Anyways, it's Shiloh's turn. Let's see how this plays out.Shiloh: Draw. Charge and Draw. I got it. I set Happiness Wonderland. Ion: Woah, Shiloh has two set spells on her field.Shiloh: I cast. Red Riding Blessing. (Acquire resources) I place one into wonderland and I draw two more. Ion: Shiloh's hand is rapidly increasing.Shiloh holds a card from her hand. She glows bright with her Aura and Energy surrounding alongside her.Shiloh: I will forever be someone who shines as a role model to those I know. To be someone unparalleled and faces her opponents head on. Transform.Shiloh's wrapped in a pink tornado and...Shiloh: I am Shine of Unparalleled Beauty....Shiloh.....Starlight!!!Everyone's surprised.Ion: THERE IT IS. THE CARD THAT DEFEATED LOST REN. SHILOH STARLIGHT. I'M GOING TO SAY IT AGAIN. HER NEW LOOK IS SO GORGEOUS. I'M LITERALLY FAWNING OVER HER.Lost Ren: I knew she would use that. Go for it. Elijah: She's got her new form. She can win.Judah: Yeah Go Shiloh. Everyone starts cheering for her. No Stopping from the crowd. It is really loud and wild. Witnessing this, Hou's friends are really surprised.Masato: Oh Wow. The crowd is really hyped up.Daryl: Of course. This is Shiloh Nelson we're talking about. Of course she can hype the crowd.Hou: You always make things lively and entertaining. Why are you always so amazing, Shiloh?Shiloh: (Blushes) Stawp. You made me blush. I'll do you one better. Why do you always have to shower me with your compliments.Hou: Because. You do deserve those compliments. You deserve the world so to speak. Flowers would bloom so bright whenever you're around.Shiloh: (Blushes even more) Oh you...Still. I'm not going to lose. Activating my ability.Ion: Shiloh moves 8 monsters from her dropzone to her soul. Looks like things are running wild.Hou: I wouldn't be so sure. Cast. Dragotrap. Emma cannot attack. Emma: What?Hou: I know what you're trying to do. You're planning to use Emma & Henry to increase Happiness Wonderland's soul. Bumping up multiple critical and attacks and finish me off.Shiloh: Aren't you clever. But you taught me that there's more than one way to fought once offscreen. Henry. Attack Garga. Henry: Yes, Milady. (Attacks)Ion: Shiloh uses Henry's ability to increase Happiness Wonderland's soul by one. But no matter what she does she can't increase her critical.Hou Ren: I cast. Deity Dragod Shield. (Blocks)Shiloh: Here I come. (Attacks) Hou Ren's Life: 10 -> 5Ion: Woah!!! Shiloh just wiped out half of his life points.Shiloh: I cast. Shiloh's Feathers Of Truth. I return everything on the opponent's field to their hand. Feathers appear around both player's monsters and swirl around at immense speed. All of the sudden...Garga: Uh Oh...(Vanishes) Hou Ren: GARGA!!!Daryl & Masato: GARGA'S OUT.Ion: Say What? Hou's Buddy just vanished. Poof.Shiloh: I then call three new monsters from my hand. Emma. Jordan. Henry. Revive.Shiloh's Monsters are summoned.Hou: Uh Oh...Shiloh: I'm not losing now. Emma: And neither are we. (Attacks)Ion: Shiloh just used Emma's ability and added one card to Happiness Wonderland. This means her critical is now at 4!!!Hou Ren: Oh No You Don't. I cast. Magician Ren's Wild Ace. Magician: Ah???Hou returns 5 spells from his dropzone to his deck and shuffle it. Hou Ren: All of your card's critical are reduced by 5 for this turn.All: WHAT????Ion: Unbelievable. Shiloh's Cards are reduced. Now none of her cards will hit. Not even if she uses Starlight's ability.Shiloh: Not yet. Cast. Unparalleled Ascend. I gain 5 gauge. (Does So) Shiloh holds out a card and breaths in and out.Shiloh: The time has arrived to surpass you, Hou. I call to the right. Folktale's Excellence, Godcape Valiente !!!!Emma transforms and....Valiente: Tee hee.Ion: THERE IT IS. EMMA'S OTHER FORM. FOLKTALE'S EXCELLENCE. GODCAPE VALIENTE. AMAZING. JUST AMAZING. SHILOH IS GOING TO LAUNCH ATTACKS ONE AFTER ANOTHER.Elijah: With Valiente, Starlight has 8 cards in the soul. And with Wonderland, Valiente has a total critical of 12. Judah: You mean 7. Because of the effect of Wild Ace. Elijah: Oh yeah that.Micah: She can win this. Go Shiloh.Shiloh: Valiente. Finish him off.Valiente: Roger that. Dragon Breath....Valiente. (Breads Fire)Hou: Cast. Gar Heilen Zenith. I gain 6 life. Hou's Life: 5 -> 11Hou Braces himself and suddenly fire just burst through him as he yells out loud.Garga: NO !!!Hou's Life: 11 -> 4Shiloh: I'm not done yet. Valiente's ability. I discard two cards from my soul. Valiente stands back up. Her attacks cannot be countered.Ion: That means even if Hou uses any Dragon Shields he got. It's not use.Shiloh: Hou. When we first met, it felt like we have a connection with each other. You've taught me alot. Looked out for me non-stop. Even though we broke up once, you still choose to be by my side. And I'm forever grateful to you.Hou: You...Shiloh: Thanks to you, I am more than just Shiloh Nelson. I'm more than just your love. I'm more than just your apprentice. I am someone...who has done the impossible.Shiloh gets on Valiente back and Valiente flies up. Leaving Hou shocked.Shiloh: But today, as your rival and friend...I'm going to surpass you no matter what. This is it Hou. My Last Attack.Valiente: Here we go. (Attacks) Valiente and Shiloh rushes forward and burst through Hou's body. Hou yells out loud as he gets hit. Everyone's surprised.Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. VALIENTE HITS IT'S TARGET. THEN THAT MEANS....???: Not Yet.Ion: Huh???Hou: I cast. Dragod Crystal !!!Hou's Life: 0 -> 1Shiloh: What?All: WHAT !!!Ion: HOU HAS A DRAGOD CRYSTAL IN HIS HAND??? THANKS TO THAT HIS LIFE POINTS BECOME ONE. Incredible.Garga: Nice One, Hou. That's My Buddy For You.Daryl: He was able to survive that onslaught like crazy.Cross: He really is the Ace of Games. Masato & Agito: Talk about wild.Sensei: Nah, he's more than just the Ace Of Games.Rockstar: He's A Man among Men.Shiloh: I can't believe you're able to survive. You're really something else. Hou: Shiloh, I hear your words loud and clear. I feel the same way. To be honest, I wasn't even sure that we can meet. I had always been insecure about what you will say about me when we meet. Or the fact that I wish I can be like you.Shiloh: Hou...Hou: But in the end, I don't have to be. Because deep down, I know that no matter what, I will always be by your side. Even if you hate me, I would prefer supporting you regardless.Shiloh: Really?Hou: (Nods) Looking at it now, we really come a long way. And I'm really proud of us for who we become. Shiloh: I suppose we have.Hou: Sadly, one of us has to lose. And it won't be me. Draw. Charge & Draw. (Holds out a card) A knight who raises his sword and shield those they care about. Arise once again as a resilient soul. Transform.Hou's Aura glows bright and blue lightning surrounds him and he's wrapped in a lightning tornado. He bursts out with his right hand crushing out of the tornado.Hou: I am Dawn of Resilience....Hou Ren "GENESIS" (Yells Loud)Everyone surprised again...Ion: THERE IT IS. HOU'S GOD FORM. DAWN OF RESILIENCE, HOU REN GENESIS. HIS ARMOR IS REALLY OUT OF THIS WORLD. Lost Ren: Finally. The god of resilience facing the god of unparalleled. This is going to be interesting.Hou Ren: I draw until I have 6 cards in my hand. (Does so) Hou notices what he drew in shock.Hou Ren: Wait this is...(Remembers that night) It's that card...Hou becomes a bit afraid...Shiloh notices it and starts to worry.Ion: What's wrong?Hou: I call Garga to the right.Garga: (Appears) What's wrong? Are you alright?Hou: It's that card the other night...the same night that I had that nightmare.Shiloh: Nightmare?Hou: (Thought) If I use this card I might have a chance. But...what if...what if this is...benefacting HIM?Garga: Do it.Hou: Huh?Garga: I suggest you use it to the fullest. After all, you don't want Shiloh to disappoint you. I'm sure she want the same thing. You must face your opponents head on without fear or worry. And you must grasp hold of a miracle when you have the chance. Hou is slightly surprised but he nods back in confidence. He closes his eyes and opens them again and his eyes glow bright blue. Shiloh's feeling surprised.Hou: Cracking the skies...Everyone's feeling surprised...Hou: Rumbling all grounds...Even more surprised...Hou: Pierce through heavens and awaken as you take form once again. I summon thee....PRIMAX OF COMBAT...GARGANTUA.....INFINITY!!!!!Hou Ren pays 2 gauge and Garga is sent to the dropzone and then the right was then wreathed in a rainbow tornado. Everyone is very shocked to see what's going on. When the tornado stopped, A massive powerful deity emerged. Similar to Gargantua Liberator, His shoulder plates are now gold. His chest crystal are also gold. He even have 2 sets of giant beautiful and Shiny Angel Wings Behind Him.Garga: I AM GARGANTUA INFNITY. HERE & READY TO FIGHT. (Howls) I posses Power That No Other Deity Shall Match. With my Buddy beside me, I am...Invincible (Howls)Everyone is very shocked to see Garga's New Form.Ion: WHAT THE HECK? WHAT IS THAT GARGA? WHAT?Daryl: He Looks...Shiny.Masato: For Share...Shiloh: Where did you....get it?Hou: Coincidence.Shiloh: I don't know how you got it but I cast, Hou Ren & Shiloh: Wings of Freedom. Instead of extra turn, For this turn, my cards cannot be chosen by card effects. Meaning Genesis's ability is useless.Ion: A second ability??? Wait, I thought Wings of Freedom requires two hand cards.Hou: Only when you have 4 or more hand cards. If not, no cost required. That being said, activate Infinity's ability. I send as many different Dragods from my dropzone into it's soul.All of Hou Ren's Dragods are sent to Infinity's Soul. One By One, they went into Garga's chest crystal. When done, Many different weapons appeared behind his wings in Rainbow Colour.Elijah: What? How Many Did He Sent?Magician: Zenith. Dvalin. Scorcher. Midnight. Abyss. Excel. Purgatory. Oblivion. Bruce. 9 Dragods In Total.Judah: Why So Many???Hou: When Infinity has 5 or more cards in the soul, his critical becomes 5 until end of this fight. And at the same time with his ability, none of my cards can be chosen by card effects.Ion: A constant 5 critical and shielding effect? Wow.Hou: There's more. I discard Purgatory and Excel Mage from it's soul. Until end of turn, Infinity gains the abilities of the discarded Dragods. And since my life points are below 6, I can activate their other abilities even when they're not placed from the hand.All: WHAT?Daryl: That means Hou has access to their abilities even though he hasn't G-EVO. Masato: With Excel Mage, Hou can cast a spell from the dropzone with no limits. And with Purgatory, He gains 2 gauge and draw 2 cards.Agito: Incredible.Hou Ren: From the dropzone, I cast Gargantua Linkage. Two cards to my hand & gauge and Two life plus. Shiloh, this is going to be in the history books.Shiloh: I'm waiting, Hou. (Open arms) Bring it on.Hou Ren: Garga, show me your new power. Garga: You got it. (Attacks)Shiloh: I cast. Red Riding Shield. (Blocks the attack and acquire resources) Hou Ren: Showtime. (Returns 5 cards from the dropzone to the deck) Garga's rainbow weapons spin around and...Both: Infinity...Catastrophe (Fires)Shiloh: (Hit) AHHHHHH!!!!!Ion: It's really a Rainbow of Colours. Wow.Hou Ren: Purgatory's effect. It stands back up. And it gains 2 critical. One more time Garga.Garga: With pleasure. (Attacks)Shiloh's Life: 8 -> 1Ion: Uh Oh. 1 life remaining.Hou Ren: Once more. (Pays cost) Shiloh: Not so fast. I cast. Forever the Unparalleled. For this turn, Garga cannot attack.Garga: What ???Hou Ren: Then I'll finish you myself. (Attacks) Genesis...Shiloh: I cast. Divine Protection of Shalsana. (Blocks the attack) You have no attacks left. Give up.Hou Ren: I cast. Hou Ren's Finale, "Piercing through heavens". I nullify your spell.Hou moves back and flies forward with his sword at intense speed and pierce through the barrier. The Spells shatters into glass shards. Hou swings his sword and strike and as Shiloh blocks herself, the sword did not strike. It's just near Shiloh's Neck??? Everyone's surprised.Hou Ren: I wouldn't want to hurt you. Shiloh: But...Hou Ren: (Pulls back his sword) Do you yield?Shiloh: I.....(Confident) I yield. They both smile.Hou: You fought well.Shiloh: And I accept my defeat.Shiloh's flag is destroyed.Ion: Game end. Winner. Hou Ren.Hou Ren & Garga Cheers Loud. The Gar Trio Even Came Out And Celebrate.Hou Ren: WE WON!!!!!Garga: ALRIGHT!!!!!Gar Trio: WE'RE THE BEST.The Crowd Cheers Loud. Hou's friends react in joy as they dance around. Team Disaster clapped their hands despite some of them felt jealous. Hou's Parents feels incredibly glad. Prince Alec feels impressed while Eden cries in joy. Rouga & Lost Ren claps their hands while feeling calmly impressed. Guru students also applause. Shiloh's Brothers and friends and the knights cheer loud. Kyoya claps his hands while feeling impressed. Poet: He won.Kaizer: He's the man alright.Sensei: It's Like I said. A true Buddyfighter. And A True Draknight.Josiah: Jeez, I can't believe it. What a match.Judah: I know. I was on the edge of my seat.Micah: (Cries) It's so beautiful....It's just so beautiful.Rouga: That son of a Draknight. He did it.Lost Ren: Of course he did. Back On Stage.Shiloh: (Teasing) JEEZ....Why Won't You Let Me Win Huh?Hou Ren: Hey, you actually defeated me when I first taught you the game. I might as well take back my stolen victory.Shiloh: Fair Enough.Both Shiloh and Hou Ren shake hands and Shiloh suddenly came in and gave Hou Ren a huge hug.Shiloh: I love you.Hou Ren: I love you too.Hou Ren and Shiloh hug each other and after they let go.....Shiloh: Promise me you'll give him a piece of my mind.Hou Ren: I will....and once it's over, why don't we go on a date. Like old times.Shiloh: Yeah. I like that.Now outcomes award ceremony. All of the Finalists are there on stage and Ion present the trophy.Ion: Alright, you two. This is for you. Congratulations. (Hands the trophy)Hou Ren & Garga: (Accepts the trophy) Thanks Ion. (Holds The Trophy Up High together) YESSSSSSSS.Everyone then cheers loud and claps their hands as Hou Ren & Garga held the trophy up high.Ion: With Hou Ren being crowned the winner, he has now earned the right to battle the sponsor of the Gaen Cup. Oh look there he is now.Kyoya then walk towards them while clapping his hands.Kyoya: I must admit, your fights are very magnificent. Now that you have won the tournament, (holds out his right hand), do you accept my challenge?Hou Ren & Garga feel reluctant but....Hou Ren: Of course We Do. (Shake his hand) We humbly accept.The Crowd cheered loud.Ion: And with that, the battle between Kyoya Gaen and Teng Hou Ren will be held in 2 weeks time at this very stage. We hope to see you all very soon. Over and Out.Anime Ending: B.O.F.Hou: Before the main battle, I must train first. And I know who my opponent is going to be. Next time "Resilience Vs Nothingness". Join us for a buddyfight.Story End.