"My turn, draw!"
I pulled a card from my deck as my turn came, looking down at my hand. I could summon Maelstrom… But where was the fun in repeating the same strategy over and over? It was why I hadn't been the biggest fan of Yu-Gi-Oh before I died, every game was basically the same or variants of the exact same combo and interactions. That was why I liked the anime, duels were actually different.
"I summon the Tuner Monster, Gula the Hungry Sin!"
The black boar pounced onto my field, a serious look in its golden eyes as it stared at Akiza's monster.
Gula the Hungry Sin
1 Star – DARK – Fiend/Effect
500/0
"That monster again…" Akiza's eyes narrowed.
"I tune my Level 1 Gula to my Level 8 Pandora!"
Gulda let out a squeal as it turned into a white ring. Pandora smirked and floated into the sky, soaring through the ring and becoming covered in light, her eyes glowing brightly.
"Witch of Arcane Magic, ascend to the zenith of creation, and return your glory to light once more!"
A beam of white light enveloped Pandora, shining down straight to the ground.
"Synchro Summon! Ascend! Level 9! Pandora, Magician of Zenith!"
The light faded away, revealing Pandora's clothing had changed into pure white robes similar to what she'd worn when she was a Dark Magician Girl. Atop her head was a golden tiara with a blood red gem and in her hand, she wielded a long staff, stopped with a swirl just as Dark Magician Girl's was.
Pandora, Magician of Zenith
9 Star – LIGHT – Spellcaster/Synchro/Effect
3000/2000
"This is…" Akiza's eyes widened. "… She's beautiful."
Pandora smirked smugly at Akiza's words. "That's right bitch, I'm fucking beautiful!"
It was probably a good thing only I could understand Pandora's words…
"Pandora's effect activates! If she is Synchro Summoned using a "Pandora" monster as material, then I can add 1 Spell Card that lists "Pandora" in its card text from my Deck to my hand," a card slid out of my deck, and I revealed it. "The card I'm adding is 'Pandora's Box!'"
"Pandora's Box…?" She tilted her head.
"You'll see what this can do later," I told her. 'Let's see… Two Pandora, Gula, Luxuria… Three more.'
"I activate the Spell, Pot of Deceit!" I declared, activating the spell from my hand. "You're already familiar with this Spell. I discard Invidia from my hand, in order to draw two more cards!" I pulled the cards free from my deck, once more returning to five.
"Invidia's effect!" I declared. "When Invidia is sent to the Graveyard, I send one more "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from my Deck to the Graveyard! I send Ira the Wrathful Sin from my Deck to the Graveyard," I showed the card to Akiza briefly before I slipped it into the Graveyard.
Akiza's eyes narrowed at me. 'That monster… He did it quick, but that was clearly and 8 Star monster! Why would he throw away such a powerful monster for Invidia's effect? What is he planning?'
"Next I activate the Field Spell, Sanctuary of Sin!" I slipped the card into my Field Zone, and instantly the battlefield was covered in black fog, blue flames igniting on tall lamps all around us.
"Woah, this place looks ominous…"
"Yeah, talk about freaky… A Sanctuary of Sin? Just what is that deck anyway?"
"This place is giving me real chills… Why does Yuno seem more like a witch than the witch does right now?"
I just smirked at that last comment. How amusing, I was a witch? Sure, sure buddy.
"When Sanctuary of Sin is activated, I can add 1 "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from my Deck to my hand," I pulled a card free and revealed it. "The card I'm choosing is Avaricia the Craving Sin!"
Avaricia the Craving Sin
3 Star – DARK – Fiend/Effect
600/1400
"Now, I use Avaricia's effect! By discarding one card, I can Special Summon him from my hand! I discard Superbia, and Special Summon Avaricia in Defence Mode!"
Avaricia leapt out of a portal, revealing the appearance of a toad with glowing amber eyes, staring at the Tytannial Princess.
"Superbia's effect! Since it was sent to the Graveyard by a Card Effect, I special Summon it to my field in Attack Mode!"
[Superbia the Glorious Sin. 1800/900]
"Why are you going out of your way to summon and send so many monsters to the Graveyard?" Akiza asked, her eyes narrowing at me.
I chuckled in amusement. "So, you noticed! A shame you were too slow to stop it…"
I lifted up my Duel Disk for her to see clearly. "Pandora, Mistress of Black Magic. Pandora, Magician of Zenith. Avaricia, Superbia, Invidia, Ira, Luxuria, Gula. The total number is seven or more, just what I needed!"
Her eyes widened. "Wait, that card you added earlier-!"
I grinned. "I activate the Continuous Spell – Pandora's Box!"
The air in the area shifted as an ominous box slowly manifested onto the field. Pandora grinned at it happily, as if recalling some very fond memories.
"My box!" She cooed out. "Oh Master, you shouldn't have!"
"You really shouldn't have," Tez told me. "I hate how she gets when that fucking box comes out."
I just smirked in amusement. "Pandora's Box can only be activated if I have a total of seven or more 'Sin' and 'Pandora' monsters with different names present on my field and in my Graveyard. Once per turn, I can Special Summon any 'Sin' or 'Pandora' monster from my Graveyard. Furthermore, I can destroy monsters on my field, and destroy an equal amount of cards on your field!"
She grit her teeth at that, quickly realising what that meant.
"Now then, I'll destroy both Superbia and Avaricia," both the toad and peacock exploded in a violent display. "And I'll destroy both of your face-down cards!"
The fragments of light turned into knives that went straight for her cards.
"I won't let that happen!" She declared. "Trap, activate! Synchro Trick! I tribute one monster on my field," Tytannial smirked as she vanished into light, "And I can Special Summon 1 Synchro Monster from my Extra Deck with a lower Level and ATK than the monster I tributed! Tytannial Princess is Level 8 with 2800 ATK! Therefore-!"
"You summon Black Rose Dragon," I noted. "I won't let that happen! I activate Pandora's Effect! When you activate a Spell or Trap Card, I can negate that effect and banish that card!"
Pandora grinned as her staff lit up, sending a wave of light at Akiza's trap.
"I won't let you!" She declared. "I activate my other Trap, Black Rose Guardian! When you activate a monster effect, I can banish a Plant-Type monster in my Graveyard in order to negate that effect! I will banish Lonefire Blossom in order to negate Pandora's effect!"
I hummed at that, as a silhouette of Lonefire appeared and turned into fire, shooting towards Pandora.
I could stop this… However, I was having far too much fun to do that. So, I let the chain play out.
Pandora gasped as she was struck in the chest by flames, her light fizzling out… And a wave of purple light descended onto the battlefield.
Akiza lifted her arm triumphantly. "A cold flame envelops the entire world! Black Flower – set into bloom! Come forth! Black Rose Dragon!"
With a mighty roar, the Signer dragon descended once again, letting out ripples of power with its roar, rose petals starting to tear up the place as Akiza's powers ran rampant once again. Our classmates quickly backed off in fear.
[Black Rose Dragon. 2400/1800]
"Black Rose Dragon's effect!" Akiza declared. "When Black Rose Dragon is Special Summoned, I can destroy all cards on the field! Go, Black Rose Gale!"
I just smiled without a word as the wave rippled… I clenched my fist slightly, unseen to everyone, and tapped into my Dark Signer powers to create a small barrier over my body that caused her powers to slip right over me as if I wasn't there.
Akiza suddenly held her arm in pain as her Signer powers briefly reacted to my own but held a determined look on her face as everything was destroyed in the wake of Black Rose Dragon's attack.
However, Akiza's eyes were on me the entire time. "You… Aren't hurt…?" She sounded so confused, so hopeful, that it honestly broke my heart a little.
"You think a little breeze like that would be enough?" I chuckled. "Sorry, Akiza, but I'm perfectly fine… And you fell right into my trap."
"What?"
I smirked as a silhouette of a card appeared on the field. "One of the cards you destroyed with Black Rose Dragon was my Trap Card. It's called 'Deceit of the Sins.' When it is face-down and destroyed by a card effect, I can Special Summon 2 Level 4 or lower Sin monsters from my Graveyard with their effects negated…" I pointed my finger up, revealing the Silhouette of Pandora's Box. "And now I activate the effect of Pandora's Box which was also destroyed. When it is destroyed, I can Special Summon a "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from my Graveyard!"
Her eyes widened. "In other words, you can summon three monsters from your Graveyard!"
"Correct!"
A black wave rippled over the field as three cards slid out of my Graveyard.
"Return from the Abyss! Gula, Invidia, Avaricia!"
The three monsters let out roars as they re-appeared on the field.
[Gula the Hungry Sin. 500/0]
[Invidia the Spiteful Sin. 1600/600]
[Avaricia the Craving Sin. 600/1400]
"And now…" I smirked at Akiza. "From the Graveyard, I activate Ira the Wrathful Sin's effect!"
"What!? From the Graveyard!?"
An almost evil chuckle escaped my lips. "That's right! When I have a total of seven or more "Sin" or "Pandora" monsters on my field and in my Graveyard, I can Special Summon Ira from my Hand or Graveyard once per turn!"
Instantly, flames ignited on the battlefield and a hole appeared. A clawed, black furred hand grasped onto the edge of the hole; a pair of crimson eyes slowly peeking out of the abyss.
"O' wrathful lion, trapped within the depths of hell! Break free of the chains binding you and engulf the entire world with your rage!"
With a roar, a black lion with wings leapt out of the hole and landed on the field. Its four limbs had golden shackles, as if it had been chained down to prevent it from escaping.
Ira the Furious Sin
8 Star – DARK – Fiend/Effect
3000/0
Akiza took a step back. "This… This is…" She looked around at her empty field then at her hand.
"I'm not done yet," I told Akiza. "This next one is just for you, as thanks for entertaining me throughout this duel…" I grinned slowly. "I tune my Level 1 Gula to my Level 3 Invidia and my Level 3 Avaricia!"
Gula turned into a purple ring of light, wrapping around the other two as they turned into stars and gathered in a line.
1 + 3 + 3 = 7!
"A cold flame envelops the entire world…"
Akiza gasped in shock. "That chant…! It can't be!"
"Black flower, set into bloom!"
A purple beam of light descended, black flower petals scattering throughout the area.
"Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 7! Black Rose Moonlight Dragon!"
The signer dragon roared as it descended onto the field… It was identical to Black Rose Dragon in every way… Except one. The thin veil of silver light surrounding its body, making its rose petals sparkle and shine with beauty.
Black Rose Moonlight Dragon
7 Star – LIGHT – Dragon/Synchro/Effect
2400/1800
"H… He has that card too!?"
"No, it's different remember! He called it Black Rose Moonlight Dragon!"
"One extra word doesn't change anything, it's the same monster!"
"Still though…" A girl spoke up, staring at it. "It's beautiful…"
"You…" Akiza stared in shock. "How… How do you have a Black Rose Dragon?"
"This duel was fun, Akiza," I smiled at her. "You did much better this time… However, I expect even more from you in the future…"
She stared at me in shock. "You… Why do you talk to me like that?"
I just hummed. "Hm… I guess… Because you interest me."
"I… Interest you?"
I smiled at her. "Battle. Ira, Moonlight… End it. Furious Cannon and Black Rose Flare."
Ira roared and unleashed a blast of crimson flames from his mouth at Akiza, while Moonlight followed up with a stream of purple energy enveloped by black roses.
The result was obvious.
Akiza LP: 4000 – 1000 – 0
WINNER: Yuno Fuji!
You have cleared the Mission – Defeat Akiza Izinski for a Second Time!
Reward: Blood Rose Dragon, 5,000 Points
Claim?
Y/N
Akiza stared in shock and fell to her knees. "I… I lost… Again…" She seemed to be dumbstruck by the that she'd lost to me for the second time in a row.
"I… I can't believe he beat the witch again!"
"Yeah! Maybe if he can beat her, all of us can too!"
"Don't kid yourself, Yuno is probably the only one who can beat the witch!"
"Alright," I clapped my hands. "You've had your show, now all of you scram," I gave them a hard glare, making the group gulp and quickly scatter and go off to do other things.
I made my way over to Akiza and knelt down in front of her. "Hey, are you okay?"
"I…" She looked up at me. "… Why are you being so nice to me? What do you mean I interest you?"
"Hm… I guess you could call it a crush or something?"
Her eyes widened and a dust of red came to her cheeks. "Y- you… What?"
"You aren't a witch," I told her, watching as she reeled back in shock. "Sure, you have these powers, but I think they only make you all the more enchanting. Like, if you didn't have them then you wouldn't be you. And I want to get to know who you are, powers and all."
"I… You…" She was reeling from the sudden confession, having no idea how to respond.
"I'm not gonna make you answer now," I told her. "Just take your time, think things through… And, when you find out your answer, come and show it to me through a Duel," I pulled Black Rose Moonlight Dragon off the Duel Disk and then reached into my pocket as I accepted the reward, pulling out Blood Rose Dragon and offering both cards to her. "Here, I think these are better with you."
She stared at the cards as she hesitantly took them. "Black Rose Moonlight Dragon… Blood Rose Dragon…" She whispered as she stared at them.
"They're yours now," I told her as I stood up. "I'll see you around, Akiza. I'll be looking forward to when you polish off your Duelling skills and give me your answer."
She just stared at the cards and looked up at me, not responding.
I smiled and turned, heading towards my dorm room-
"Thank you…"
I stopped and looked back at Akiza, who had gotten up and was walking away.
I just smirked in amusement as I made my way back to my room, cracking my neck. "… You recorded that whole Duel, right?"
"Of course I did," Tez nodded. "We have to show off to the others!"
"And you did the… Other thing?"
Tez's grin turned evil. "Oh, I most certainly did… That girl has so much darkness within her… It would be a shame to just leave her as a Signer… And Goodwin has showed that one can balance both Quetzalcoatl's power and my own…"
I just chuckled as Tez began to laugh maniacally, even Pandora began to chuckle wickedly as she processed exactly what was going on.
Hey, I never claimed to be a good guy… Nor did I ever claim to be a hero.
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Pandora, Magician of Zenith
9 Star – LIGHT – Spellcaster/Synchro/Effect
1 Tuner + 1 or more non-tuner Spellcaster monsters
If this card is Synchro Summoned using a monster with "Pandora" in its card name as material, you may add 1 Spell Card that lists specifically lists "Pandora" in its card text from your Deck to your hand. During your turn, you may target 1 other monster you control: this card gains that monster's ATK, but that monster cannot attack this turn. When your opponent activates a Spell or Trap Card or Effect (Quick Effect): You may negate the activation of that card or Effect and, if you do, banish it. You may only use each effect of "Pandora, Magician of Zenith" once per turn.
3000/2000
Ira the Furious Sin
8 Star – DARK – Fiend/Effect
If the total number of "Sin" and "Pandora" monsters on your field and in your Graveyard with different names is Seven or more; you may Special Summon this card from your hand or Graveyard. You may only use this effect of "Ira the Furious Sin" once per turn. Once per turn, you may destroy 1 card your opponent controls. When this card declares an attack, your opponent may not activate Spell and Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
3000/0
Sanctuary of Sin
Field Spell
When this card is activated, you may add 1 "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from your Deck to your hand. DARK monsters you control cannot be destroyed by your opponent's Spell/Trap Cards. You may destroy 1 "Sin" monster you control: Special Summon 1 "Sin" monster from your Deck with a lower Level than the destroyed monster. If this card is in your Graveyard, you may discard 1 card from your hand: add this card to your hand.
Avaricia the Craving Sin
3 Star – DARK – Fiend/Effect
You may discard 1 card from your hand; Special Summon this card from your hand or Graveyard. During your Main Phase 1: you may inflict damage to your opponent equal to the total number of "Sin" and "Pandora" monsters in your Graveyard x200. If you successfully inflicted damage this way, regain half of the damage dealt as LP. You may only use each effect of "Avaricia the Craving Sin" once per turn.
600/1400
Pandora's Box
Continuous Spell
This card can only be activated if the total number of "Sin" and/or "Pandora" monsters you control and are in your Graveyard is 7+. During your main phase: you may Special Summon any "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from your Graveyard. During your main phase; you may destroy monsters you control; destroy cards on your opponent's field equal to the number of cards destroyed by this effect. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard: you may Special Summon 1 "Sin" or "Pandora" monster from your Graveyard. You may only activate each effect of "Pandora's Box" once per turn.
Synchro Trick
Trap
You may tribute 1 monster you control: Special Summon from your Extra Deck 1 Synchro Monster with a lower Level and ATK than the Tributed monster (this Special Summon is treated as a Synchro Summon.)
Black Rose Guardian
Continuous Trap
When your opponent activates a monster effect, you may banish 1 Plant-type monster in your Graveyeard; negate the activation and effect of that monster. You may use this effect up to two times per turn.
Deceit of the Sins
Trap
When your opponent would activate a card or effect that would destroy 1 "Sin" or "Pandora" monster you control; negate that effect. If this face-down card is destroyed a card effect, you may Special Summon up to 2 Level 4 or lower "Sin" monsters from your Graveyard with their effects negated.