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A young autistic woman is brought to the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's world by the Crimson Dragon and she soon finds herself in a plot somewhat different from the anime. What is her connection to the Signers? Wi...
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Professor Frank was the right person to face Estelle in a duel, but I needed him to do more than try to hypnotize her. That was why I called him to my private lounge before the third duel.
"How may I be of service?" Professor Frank asked with a smile as he entered the lounge.
"We need to tell you a few things about your opponent, Professor." Lazar chuckled. "Your job is to manipulate Estelle and make her talk. Try to get the truth out of her while you're dueling."
"What truth do you seek?" Professor Frank asked.
"We need to find out who she really is." I told him. "Try to uncover clues about her identity with your hypnotic power."
"I shall see what I can do to make her talk." Professor Frank bowed.
"But before you go and prepare yourself for the duel, we need to warn you about some of the cards in her deck." Lazar said quickly.
The television screen in the lounge switched on and revealed a couple cards I found in Estelle's deck before she was taken to my mansion for house arrest. The cards that caught my attention the most were ones associated with her two Blue-Eyes White Dragons.
"Be careful with these monster cards, Professor; their effects are, apparently, to summon the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon." Lazar warned him with a amused tone.
"The Blue-Eyes White Dragon? I believe that monster belonged to Seto Kaiba who disappeared without warning?" Professor Frank questioned with a raised eyebrow, a smile still on his lips.
"That's correct, but she's not related to the Kaiba family." Lazar explained. "That is also another mystery we need to solve."
"I shall do my best." Professor Frank nodded.
I nodded lightly. "You may leave."
The Professor bowed and left the lounge silently. I stood up from the couch as Lazar turned the television off before we left to return to the Ivory Tower where Jack was waiting.
"The Professor is the perfect choice for her opponent." Lazar commented. "Estelle seems to be a weak woman that could easily be hypnotized by the Professor."
"But remember the other monster cards in her deck, Lazar." I told him. "They are mainly dragons, and only strong individuals can control those beasts."
"Well, it depends on how well she can play them, besides the time she dueled Mr. Atlas, Director." Lazar chuckled.
I wanted to see her duel with all her might with the cards she had in her deck. A deck could be like one's soul when you put your heart into building it.
Show me who you are, Estelle Malmstrom.
XXXXXXXXXX - Estelle's POV
I was waiting on a platform underneath the duel field for the duel that could start at any minute now. My heart was pounding hard and my palms were sweaty from nerves. I tried to think of pleasant things to distract myself, like those humorous video clips I watched back in my dimension.
I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a alarm, warning me that the platform was going to bring me to the surface. I braced myself and bent my knees when the platform moved up as the ceiling opened; allowing sunlight and fresh air to hit my face. I placed my right hand on my Duel Disk as I heard the MC introduce me to New Domino City and Japan, since this was a national tournament.
"Now, entering the arena, his opponent with a record of..." The MC was silent for a few seconds. "Well, it appears that we have no record of her, but we can say she's a..." He seemed to whisper to someone before continuing. "Are you saying we have no information about her? Um...well, New Domino City, let's hear it for Ms. Estelle Malmstrom!"
My eyes widened slightly when I recognized the introduction. This was how he introduced Akiza in the dub! Did he use it for me because there were no records of me?
I looked up and saw the Professor standing on the other side of the duel field. He had the same creepy smile and hidden evil eyes from the anime, which caused me to shiver in disgust, but I didn't show it.
The Professor bowed deeply. "Pleased to meet you, dear Estelle."
The last part of the greeting and the tone made me almost want to throw up, but nothing came out of my stomach.
"Hello." I nodded, just to be polite and not act rudely in front of everyone.
The Professor straightened his back out after bowing. "I'm sure the duel will be illuminating for both of us, don't you agree?"
"Let us find out and see if your prediction will come true." I told him.
"Now, let's get dueling!" The MC announced.
The Professor and I raised our left arms and activated our Duel Disks. This was it. It was time for me to see if I could make it to the second round and ignore the Professor's hypnosis.
"Let's duel!" We shouted, initiating the duel
Turn 1: Estelle
Estelle: 4000 LP
Professor: 4000 LP
We drew the first five cards from our decks. I had Protector with Eyes of Blue, Master with Eyes of Blue, One for One, Paladin of Felgrand and Bright Star Dragon. It was a kinda bad hand with no trap cards, but it could somehow go well if I played my cards right.
"Like a star in heaven, you may go first." The Professor told me.
"Alright." I nodded. "I draw!" I drew my sixth card and saw that it was Maiden with Eyes of Blue. "I start my turn by summoning Protector with Eyes of Blue in attack mode!"
I slammed the monster card onto the Duel Disk, just as a gate opened on the duel field and revealed said Duel Monster. Protector with Eyes of Blue swung his sword around before standing in front of me.
Protector with Eyes of Blue, Level 1, Tuner: ATK 800
"Protector with Eyes of Blue's effect! When he is successfully summoned, I can special summon a level 1 LIGHT tuner monster from my hand, so come and join us, Maiden with Eyes of Blue!"
Maiden with Eyes of Blue flew out of a gate next to Protector with Eyes of Blue and spun around before she got down on her knees in defense mode while intertwining her hands.
Maiden with Eyes of Blue, Level 1, Tuner: DEF 0
"I end my turn." I declared.
Turn 2: Professor
"Thank you." The Professor nodded before drawing his sixth card. "I'm summoning a unique monster known as Symmetry Rorschach."
A new gate opened releasing dark power that turned into a butterfly-like monster. It was the same anime he used in the anime during his duel with Luna! The one that started to hypnotize her!
Symmetry Rorschach, Level 3: ATK 1200
I shut my eyes and shook my head lightly. This duel already smelled dangerous. Even when I briefly looked at Symmetry Rorschach, it's movement already made me lose concentration.
"Estelle, think of my Rorschach as a puddle of rain, or a drop of ink in a lake." The Professor said, obviously trying to hypnotize me. "Look at it, and tell me what you see. Tell me if it reminds you of anything. Look into your fears, your dreams, even the truth. What do you see when you gaze into the abyss? A friend, perhaps? Your family? Or a piece of you lost in your deepest memories?"
I snapped my eyes open when the Professor mentioned family. It stung my heart when I remembered my parents. Were they worried sick about me? Were they still looking for me? Did they give up hope after I disappeared over two months ago?
I looked carefully at Symmetry Rorschach, trying not to be hypnotized by it's mysterious power and movement. "I...I don't see anything right now."
"Look close." The Professor said.
I regretted sneaking a peek at his monster. My focus was drawn to Symmetry Rorschach and I could barely remember what I was doing.
"Don't, Priestess!"
I blinked, snapping out of the trance, when I heard that feminine voice. I turned to my two Duel Monsters and saw that they were looking at me. They were still in the same position I summoned them.
"Maiden? Protector?" I whispered.
"Don't let yourself be hypnotized, Priestess!" Maiden with Eyes of Blue told me telepathically. "He's trying to make you talk and reveal the truth about your identity."
Protector with Eyes of Blue stood straight in front of me, preventing me from seeing Symmetry Rorschach. "Keep fighting! I will become your shield and stop him!"
I smiled at the two tuner monsters, relieved that I could communicate with other Duel Monsters. Now that I was back to normal, I could concentrate on the duel.
"Are you going to stand there all day or are you going to make your move, Professor?" I asked, not looking at his Duel Monster.
The corner of the Professor's mouth seemed to twitch for a second. "As you wish. Symmetry Rorschach, remove the obstacle known as Protector with Eyes of Blue for me."
Symmetry Rorschach released a dark shock wave that engulfed both me and Protector with Eyes of Blue. The spellcaster did his best to shield me, but he shattered into pieces.
Estelle: 4000 LP - 3600 LP
Professor: 4000 LP
Now that Protector with Eyes of Blue was gone, I could see Symmetry Rorschach clearly, but this time I was prepared. I kept my eyes locked onto the Professor, making sure it's movement didn't get my attention again.
"When Symmetry Rorschach dispatched your spellcaster, it's effect activated." The Professor spoke. "Would you kindly turn the top card of your deck over and reveal it?"
I nodded and reached for the top of my deck. I grabbed the top card and flipped it over, revealing the equip spell Dragon Shield.
"It's Dragon Shield." I told the Professor.
"Thank you for identifying your spell card." The Professor said calmly, but I heard something different about his tone. "It should be just as easy for you in the next few rounds to help me identify you. And what purpose you have here in New Domino City. I place two cards face down. It's your turn."
Turn 3: Estelle
I reached for the top card of my deck and drew Dragon Shield. I could use it on Bright Star Dragon if I chose to summon it now, but I wanted to wait a little bit longer. I felt like I had a plan in my head that I was forming.
"I summon Paladin of Felgrand in attack mode!" I declared.
The warrior monster came out of a gate and stood in front of me as he held his sword in his hands, ready to assist and shield me from Symmetry Rorschach.
Paladin of Felgrand, Level 4: ATK 1700
"Paladin of Felgrand's effect! When he's summoned, I can equip one level 7 or 8 dragon type monster from my hand or deck to him, so I think I'll equip Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand from my deck to him!"
My Duel Disk shuffled the deck until it eventually stopped and one card was ejected from it. I took it and placed it in the spell/trap card zone, causing the golden dragon to appear on the field in a crouching position. I heard gasps and awe at the sight of Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand. After all, he was a majestic dragon. The dragon glowed in a gentle golden light as it traveled over to Paladin of Felgrand, forming a protective aura around him.
"As long as Paladin of Felgrand is equipped with a card, he is immune to the effects of other monsters." I explained.
"That is perfect." The Professor commented. "I play one of my face downs; Light to the Depths. Like the northern star, this light illuminates the path inside of you. Now, send the top five cards from your deck to the graveyard. Then, reveal the sixth card and add it to your hand. Then you must play that card or take 2000 points of damage."
The light produced by the trap card almost hypnotized me, but I looked away in time as the star from the card blinked in front of my eyes. I reached for the top five cards of my deck and removed them. I showed the Professor I was following instructions and sent them to the graveyard. The five cards were Silver's Cry, Shadow Spell, Divine Wrath, Swords of Revealing Light, and Dragon's Rage. They were all spell and trap cards and not a single monster, but I lost some good cards that I could use later in the duel.
I placed my fingers on top of my deck and drew the sixth card, praying it was a card I could play. My shoulders fell when I saw that I got Burst Stream of Destruction. I couldn't play this card at all right now. This meant that I would take 2000 points of damage.
"Now, show me...what card are you holding in your hand?" The Professor asked.
I held the card up for him to see. "Burst Stream of Destruction."
I swore I saw a amused grin on the Professor's face. "Ah, you have gone down a bad path, my dear. It appears your northern star is not with you today. But do not worry; your path will be illuminated as soon as you reveal the truth about yourself."
I put the spell card among the other cards in my hand before it was time for my next move. "Paladin of Felgrand, do me a favor and destroy Symmetry Rorschach!"
"With pleasure!" Paladin of Felgrand shouted.
The warrior Duel Monster dashed forward with his sword raised in the air. He didn't hesitate slashing the butterfly-like monster into pieces, dealing damage to the Professor.
Estelle: 3600 LP
Professor: 4000 LP - 3500 LP
The Professor didn't seem to be affected after losing some life points. But then again, I would take a major hit as soon as my turn ended.
"I end my turn." I said.
"And since you weren't able to play Burst Stream of Destruction, you must follow the bad and painful path of darkness." The Professor's eyes squinted in amusement. "Do not be afraid as the pain comes your way."
The afterimage of Light of the Depths appeared on his side of the field and glowed for a second before a bright light was emitted from it. It really stung my eyes due to how bright it was that I had to shut them as I felt the Solid Vision affect my body.
Estelle: 3600 LP - 1600 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"That was a major hit! Estelle has already lost more than half of her life points, since she couldn't play the card she drew due to Light from the Depths effect!"
Turn 4: Professor
"My turn." The Professor chuckled as he drew a card from his deck. "I summon The Portrait's Secret to the field."
The Portrait's Secret, Level 4: ATK 1200
"And I'll be activating my face down, Gestalt Trap." The Professor declared. "And this particular trap card will equip itself to your knight in shining armor."
An image of Gestalt Trap came out of the trap card and clung to Paladin of Felgrand, pinning his arms to his sides as he struggled against it.
"Paladin!" I shouted, worried.
"Not only are Paladin of Felgrand's effects negated, but all his points, both attack and defense, go to zero, dear Estelle." The Professor continued.
Paladin of Felgrand, Level 4: ATK 1700 - ATK 0
Oh no, this wasn't good.
"I equip Paladin of Felgrand with Immortal Homeostasis." The Professor played said card, as Paladin of Felgrand was not only surrounded by a golden aura but also a nasty purple aura that mixed with the golden aura. "Now, he cannot be destroyed by battle. But sadly, his fate is a lot worse, for now he serves as the architect of your defeat. His original attack points have been altered, and, until they can be restored, you suffer 300 points of damage a round, much like the ill-tempered dog that bites your hand whenever you bring food or water to it."
"Are you gonna continue your monologue or are you gonna make your move?" I questioned in a irritated tone, hating seeing Paladin of Felgrand suffering because of the spell and trap cards that are equipped to him.
"So impatient." The Professor chuckled. "The Portrait's Secret, attack Paladin of Felgrand!"
The picture frame flew towards Paladin of Felgrand as the monster raised both of it's hands with long nails and slashed my warrior monster. Paladin of Felgrand cried out in pain as he remained on the field, but his armor has visible scratches on it after the attack.
Estelle: 1600 LP - 400 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"Of course, with Paladin of Felgrand equipped with my little spell, he survives the attack." The Professor said. "And next round, he will be attacked and survive again. And again, if you can't fight back. But with your life points so low, and you taking damage during your Standby Phase, what hopes do you have to win? Isn't it best for you to give up while you still can and reveal to everyone who you are and what a weak woman you are, even though you control dragons? So, tell me now...who are you? What part of the universe did you come from, only to settle down here in New Domino City?"
I looked at the cards in my hand and could see a plan forming in my head. A plan that could help me win, despite only having 400 life points at the moment.
"Who am I?" I said before grinning. "I'm the woman who will give you a taste of your own medicine!"
"We will see about that." The Professor chuckled. "It's your turn, Estelle."
Turn 5: Estelle
"I draw!" I shouted as I drew Call of the Haunted.
"Remember, you lose 300 life points due to the effect of Immortal Homeostasis." The Professor reminded me. "Perhaps this will make you talk."
The equip spell released a bright purple light that hit me like a whirlwind, ruffling my hair and clothes until it calmed down.
Estelle: 400 LP - 100 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"Could this be it?! With her life points down to 100, and the Professor having over 3000 life points, can Estelle make a comeback and turn this duel around?! Or is it too late?! Everything will be determined by her next move!"
XXXXXXXXXX - Yusei's POV
It didn't look good for Estelle. She was down to 100 life points because she unfortunately couldn't use a card that she drew last turn. But her eyes showed she had something planned; she wasn't giving up without a fight.
"It looks like Estelle will lose." Greiger commented as he sat on the couch across from me. "Both her Paladin of Felgrand and Maiden with Eyes of Blue have no attack points and she doesn't even have a trap card. Even if she manages to summon another monster and destroy the Portrait's Secret, the Professor will summon another monster on his next turn and have it attack Paladin of Felgrand to win the duel, or if he doesn't, his equip spell will drain the last of her life points."
"It looks that way for now Greiger, but that's about to change." Ash stated after entering the lounge and taking a seat on the couch.
After several months getting to know her, Estelle wasn't going to be defeated that easily.
"What do you mean by that?" Greiger questioned with a raised eyebrow. "She's backed into a corner; she can't win."
"Maybe, but I know she can come out of it." Yusei replied.
When I dueled Estelle for the first time, I noticed that she had good cards and combos, but she kinda had the same problem as Leo. She was too dependent on her combos and didn't adapt to her opponents. But something told me she would think outside the box and surprise us all.
XXXXXXXXXX - Estelle's POV
Okay, it was time to end this duel once and for all, and I was going to end it with a show not just for the Professor but everyone else as well.
"I start my turn by playing the spell, One for One!" I declared. "With this, I send one monster in my hand to the graveyard to special summon a level 1 monster from my hand or deck. I send Master with Eyes of Blue from my hand to the graveyard to special summon the level 1 tuner monster Supay from my deck!"
The Duel Disk shuffled my deck until it was done and one card was sticking out of it. I grabbed the card and confirmed it was Supay before placing it on the Duel Disk. Supay came floating out of a gate and stayed next to Maiden with Eyes of Blue's right side.
Supay, Level 1, Tuner: ATK 300
"And next, I summon Bright Star Dragon from my hand in attack mode!"
Bright Star Dragon flew out of a gate and roared into the sky before descending next to Paladin of Felgrand.
Bright Star Dragon, Level 4: ATK 1900
"Bright Star Dragon's effect! When he's normal summoned, I can choose one monster on the field, except him, and increase that monster's level by two until the end of this turn. And I choose to increase Supay's level from one to three!"
Bright Star Dragon raised one of his hands and fired a light yellow beam at Supay, who accepted the dragon's power. Supay grew in size.
Supay, Level 1 - Level 3, Tuner: ATK 300
The Professor blinked before his smile was replaced with a frown. "What are you scheming? Why won't you give up?"
"Because that's the kind of person I am." I confessed. "I've won many battles in life, so I'm not giving up just yet." I placed my right hand on my chest where my heart was beating. "As long as the fire of a fighter burns within me, nothing can stop me! And my monsters will show you that now when I perform a double Synchro summon!" All four of my Duel Monsters turned into light before flying up into the sky. "I tune level 1 Maiden with Eyes of Blue with Paladin of Felgrand and level 3 Supay with level 4 Bright Star Dragon!"
My Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand and the Professor's Gestalt Trap and Immortal Homeostasis were destroyed and sent to the graveyard now that Paladin of Felgrand was no longer on the field. A bright light surrounded the duel field as the wind blew around me, like when Akiza Synchro summoned Black Rose Dragon.
"I Synchro summon Magical Android and Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!" I shouted as I raised my right arm up to the sky. "Join me, my comrades!"
The light faded as Clear Wing Synchro Dragon appeared on the field and let out a cry that shook the field. She was just as tall as Red Dragon Archfiend. Magical Android sat on her left hand, her staff in her hand, before she jumped down and floated down to the duel field.
Magical Android, Level 5: ATK 2400
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, Level 7: ATK 2500
"Incredible! Estelle made a major comeback with not just one, but two Synchro monsters in one turn!"
"I...did not foresee this action." The Professor confessed as he looked at the two Synchro monsters with a surprised expression.
"It's time to turn this around." I commented before pointing at my psychic Synchro monster. "Magical Android, put the Portrait's Secret back in the wall where it belongs."
Magical Android floated towards the fiend monster and raised her staff that was glowing light green. With one swing, she struck the Portrait's Secret, causing it to shatter into pieces that hit the Professor. He shielded himself with his Duel Disk as he took damage.
Estelle: 100 LP
Professor: 3500 LP - 2300 LP
"Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, let's end this duel!" I shouted. "Clear Wing Tornado!"
The dragon Synchro monster flew forward until she hovered above the Professor. She let out another cry that was similar to Red Dragon Archfiend's before her wings glowed and released a powerful wind. The wind turned into a tornado that engulfed the Professor. The air whistled in my ears as I watched the tornado swirl around my opponent.
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon roared again as the tornado died down, revealing the Professor who was now on his knees. His face was pale and he had a expression of disbelief.
Estelle: 100 LP
Professor: 2300 LP - 0 LP
"She did it! Despite only having 100 life points left, Estelle turned the duel around and won!"
The audience cheered in joy, clapped their hands, and some even chanted my name. I couldn't help but blush a little before I glanced at my two Synchro monsters. Magical Android had a smile on her face while Clear Wing Synchro Dragon smiled as well with her teeth exposed. I smiled back before turning around and waving to the audience. I spotted Tanner, Yanagi and the twins in the stands. Leo jumped up and down, pumping his fist in the air as he seemed to chant my name. Dexter and Luna were a lot calmer, but they waved at me. I gave the group a two finger salute and a soft wink before deactivating my Duel Disk, causing my Synchro monsters to fade away.
I turned to the Professor. He had recovered from his loss and gotten to his feet. His face was still pale, but his creepy smile had returned. I shivered in disgust and didn't hesitate to leave the duel field to get as far away from him as possible.
But there were still questions in my mind. What did he actually try to do to me during the duel? Had he really tried to make me talk and reveal that I came from another dimension in front of a million people? Did he do so on Goodwin's orders? If so, he was dangerously close to hypnotizing me, but since I knew what the Professor was up to, I managed to avoid it.
I glanced up at the Ivory Tower and saw Goodwin and Lazar by the glass. It was hard to tell what their expressions were, but I swear I felt Goodwin's eyes on me.
Too bad, Goodwin. You're gonna have to do a lot more than that to make me talk, and even if you did, I wouldn't tell you a thing.
"How may I be of service?" Professor Frank asked with a smile as he entered the lounge.
"We need to tell you a few things about your opponent, Professor." Lazar chuckled. "Your job is to manipulate Estelle and make her talk. Try to get the truth out of her while you're dueling."
"What truth do you seek?" Professor Frank asked.
"We need to find out who she really is." I told him. "Try to uncover clues about her identity with your hypnotic power."
"I shall see what I can do to make her talk." Professor Frank bowed.
"But before you go and prepare yourself for the duel, we need to warn you about some of the cards in her deck." Lazar said quickly.
The television screen in the lounge switched on and revealed a couple cards I found in Estelle's deck before she was taken to my mansion for house arrest. The cards that caught my attention the most were ones associated with her two Blue-Eyes White Dragons.
"Be careful with these monster cards, Professor; their effects are, apparently, to summon the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon." Lazar warned him with a amused tone.
"The Blue-Eyes White Dragon? I believe that monster belonged to Seto Kaiba who disappeared without warning?" Professor Frank questioned with a raised eyebrow, a smile still on his lips.
"That's correct, but she's not related to the Kaiba family." Lazar explained. "That is also another mystery we need to solve."
"I shall do my best." Professor Frank nodded.
I nodded lightly. "You may leave."
The Professor bowed and left the lounge silently. I stood up from the couch as Lazar turned the television off before we left to return to the Ivory Tower where Jack was waiting.
"The Professor is the perfect choice for her opponent." Lazar commented. "Estelle seems to be a weak woman that could easily be hypnotized by the Professor."
"But remember the other monster cards in her deck, Lazar." I told him. "They are mainly dragons, and only strong individuals can control those beasts."
"Well, it depends on how well she can play them, besides the time she dueled Mr. Atlas, Director." Lazar chuckled.
I wanted to see her duel with all her might with the cards she had in her deck. A deck could be like one's soul when you put your heart into building it.
Show me who you are, Estelle Malmstrom.
XXXXXXXXXX - Estelle's POV
I was waiting on a platform underneath the duel field for the duel that could start at any minute now. My heart was pounding hard and my palms were sweaty from nerves. I tried to think of pleasant things to distract myself, like those humorous video clips I watched back in my dimension.
I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a alarm, warning me that the platform was going to bring me to the surface. I braced myself and bent my knees when the platform moved up as the ceiling opened; allowing sunlight and fresh air to hit my face. I placed my right hand on my Duel Disk as I heard the MC introduce me to New Domino City and Japan, since this was a national tournament.
"Now, entering the arena, his opponent with a record of..." The MC was silent for a few seconds. "Well, it appears that we have no record of her, but we can say she's a..." He seemed to whisper to someone before continuing. "Are you saying we have no information about her? Um...well, New Domino City, let's hear it for Ms. Estelle Malmstrom!"
My eyes widened slightly when I recognized the introduction. This was how he introduced Akiza in the dub! Did he use it for me because there were no records of me?
I looked up and saw the Professor standing on the other side of the duel field. He had the same creepy smile and hidden evil eyes from the anime, which caused me to shiver in disgust, but I didn't show it.
The Professor bowed deeply. "Pleased to meet you, dear Estelle."
The last part of the greeting and the tone made me almost want to throw up, but nothing came out of my stomach.
"Hello." I nodded, just to be polite and not act rudely in front of everyone.
The Professor straightened his back out after bowing. "I'm sure the duel will be illuminating for both of us, don't you agree?"
"Let us find out and see if your prediction will come true." I told him.
"Now, let's get dueling!" The MC announced.
The Professor and I raised our left arms and activated our Duel Disks. This was it. It was time for me to see if I could make it to the second round and ignore the Professor's hypnosis.
"Let's duel!" We shouted, initiating the duel
Turn 1: Estelle
Estelle: 4000 LP
Professor: 4000 LP
We drew the first five cards from our decks. I had Protector with Eyes of Blue, Master with Eyes of Blue, One for One, Paladin of Felgrand and Bright Star Dragon. It was a kinda bad hand with no trap cards, but it could somehow go well if I played my cards right.
"Like a star in heaven, you may go first." The Professor told me.
"Alright." I nodded. "I draw!" I drew my sixth card and saw that it was Maiden with Eyes of Blue. "I start my turn by summoning Protector with Eyes of Blue in attack mode!"
I slammed the monster card onto the Duel Disk, just as a gate opened on the duel field and revealed said Duel Monster. Protector with Eyes of Blue swung his sword around before standing in front of me.
Protector with Eyes of Blue, Level 1, Tuner: ATK 800
"Protector with Eyes of Blue's effect! When he is successfully summoned, I can special summon a level 1 LIGHT tuner monster from my hand, so come and join us, Maiden with Eyes of Blue!"
Maiden with Eyes of Blue flew out of a gate next to Protector with Eyes of Blue and spun around before she got down on her knees in defense mode while intertwining her hands.
Maiden with Eyes of Blue, Level 1, Tuner: DEF 0
"I end my turn." I declared.
Turn 2: Professor
"Thank you." The Professor nodded before drawing his sixth card. "I'm summoning a unique monster known as Symmetry Rorschach."
A new gate opened releasing dark power that turned into a butterfly-like monster. It was the same anime he used in the anime during his duel with Luna! The one that started to hypnotize her!
Symmetry Rorschach, Level 3: ATK 1200
I shut my eyes and shook my head lightly. This duel already smelled dangerous. Even when I briefly looked at Symmetry Rorschach, it's movement already made me lose concentration.
"Estelle, think of my Rorschach as a puddle of rain, or a drop of ink in a lake." The Professor said, obviously trying to hypnotize me. "Look at it, and tell me what you see. Tell me if it reminds you of anything. Look into your fears, your dreams, even the truth. What do you see when you gaze into the abyss? A friend, perhaps? Your family? Or a piece of you lost in your deepest memories?"
I snapped my eyes open when the Professor mentioned family. It stung my heart when I remembered my parents. Were they worried sick about me? Were they still looking for me? Did they give up hope after I disappeared over two months ago?
I looked carefully at Symmetry Rorschach, trying not to be hypnotized by it's mysterious power and movement. "I...I don't see anything right now."
"Look close." The Professor said.
I regretted sneaking a peek at his monster. My focus was drawn to Symmetry Rorschach and I could barely remember what I was doing.
"Don't, Priestess!"
I blinked, snapping out of the trance, when I heard that feminine voice. I turned to my two Duel Monsters and saw that they were looking at me. They were still in the same position I summoned them.
"Maiden? Protector?" I whispered.
"Don't let yourself be hypnotized, Priestess!" Maiden with Eyes of Blue told me telepathically. "He's trying to make you talk and reveal the truth about your identity."
Protector with Eyes of Blue stood straight in front of me, preventing me from seeing Symmetry Rorschach. "Keep fighting! I will become your shield and stop him!"
I smiled at the two tuner monsters, relieved that I could communicate with other Duel Monsters. Now that I was back to normal, I could concentrate on the duel.
"Are you going to stand there all day or are you going to make your move, Professor?" I asked, not looking at his Duel Monster.
The corner of the Professor's mouth seemed to twitch for a second. "As you wish. Symmetry Rorschach, remove the obstacle known as Protector with Eyes of Blue for me."
Symmetry Rorschach released a dark shock wave that engulfed both me and Protector with Eyes of Blue. The spellcaster did his best to shield me, but he shattered into pieces.
Estelle: 4000 LP - 3600 LP
Professor: 4000 LP
Now that Protector with Eyes of Blue was gone, I could see Symmetry Rorschach clearly, but this time I was prepared. I kept my eyes locked onto the Professor, making sure it's movement didn't get my attention again.
"When Symmetry Rorschach dispatched your spellcaster, it's effect activated." The Professor spoke. "Would you kindly turn the top card of your deck over and reveal it?"
I nodded and reached for the top of my deck. I grabbed the top card and flipped it over, revealing the equip spell Dragon Shield.
"It's Dragon Shield." I told the Professor.
"Thank you for identifying your spell card." The Professor said calmly, but I heard something different about his tone. "It should be just as easy for you in the next few rounds to help me identify you. And what purpose you have here in New Domino City. I place two cards face down. It's your turn."
Turn 3: Estelle
I reached for the top card of my deck and drew Dragon Shield. I could use it on Bright Star Dragon if I chose to summon it now, but I wanted to wait a little bit longer. I felt like I had a plan in my head that I was forming.
"I summon Paladin of Felgrand in attack mode!" I declared.
The warrior monster came out of a gate and stood in front of me as he held his sword in his hands, ready to assist and shield me from Symmetry Rorschach.
Paladin of Felgrand, Level 4: ATK 1700
"Paladin of Felgrand's effect! When he's summoned, I can equip one level 7 or 8 dragon type monster from my hand or deck to him, so I think I'll equip Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand from my deck to him!"
My Duel Disk shuffled the deck until it eventually stopped and one card was ejected from it. I took it and placed it in the spell/trap card zone, causing the golden dragon to appear on the field in a crouching position. I heard gasps and awe at the sight of Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand. After all, he was a majestic dragon. The dragon glowed in a gentle golden light as it traveled over to Paladin of Felgrand, forming a protective aura around him.
"As long as Paladin of Felgrand is equipped with a card, he is immune to the effects of other monsters." I explained.
"That is perfect." The Professor commented. "I play one of my face downs; Light to the Depths. Like the northern star, this light illuminates the path inside of you. Now, send the top five cards from your deck to the graveyard. Then, reveal the sixth card and add it to your hand. Then you must play that card or take 2000 points of damage."
The light produced by the trap card almost hypnotized me, but I looked away in time as the star from the card blinked in front of my eyes. I reached for the top five cards of my deck and removed them. I showed the Professor I was following instructions and sent them to the graveyard. The five cards were Silver's Cry, Shadow Spell, Divine Wrath, Swords of Revealing Light, and Dragon's Rage. They were all spell and trap cards and not a single monster, but I lost some good cards that I could use later in the duel.
I placed my fingers on top of my deck and drew the sixth card, praying it was a card I could play. My shoulders fell when I saw that I got Burst Stream of Destruction. I couldn't play this card at all right now. This meant that I would take 2000 points of damage.
"Now, show me...what card are you holding in your hand?" The Professor asked.
I held the card up for him to see. "Burst Stream of Destruction."
I swore I saw a amused grin on the Professor's face. "Ah, you have gone down a bad path, my dear. It appears your northern star is not with you today. But do not worry; your path will be illuminated as soon as you reveal the truth about yourself."
I put the spell card among the other cards in my hand before it was time for my next move. "Paladin of Felgrand, do me a favor and destroy Symmetry Rorschach!"
"With pleasure!" Paladin of Felgrand shouted.
The warrior Duel Monster dashed forward with his sword raised in the air. He didn't hesitate slashing the butterfly-like monster into pieces, dealing damage to the Professor.
Estelle: 3600 LP
Professor: 4000 LP - 3500 LP
The Professor didn't seem to be affected after losing some life points. But then again, I would take a major hit as soon as my turn ended.
"I end my turn." I said.
"And since you weren't able to play Burst Stream of Destruction, you must follow the bad and painful path of darkness." The Professor's eyes squinted in amusement. "Do not be afraid as the pain comes your way."
The afterimage of Light of the Depths appeared on his side of the field and glowed for a second before a bright light was emitted from it. It really stung my eyes due to how bright it was that I had to shut them as I felt the Solid Vision affect my body.
Estelle: 3600 LP - 1600 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"That was a major hit! Estelle has already lost more than half of her life points, since she couldn't play the card she drew due to Light from the Depths effect!"
Turn 4: Professor
"My turn." The Professor chuckled as he drew a card from his deck. "I summon The Portrait's Secret to the field."
The Portrait's Secret, Level 4: ATK 1200
"And I'll be activating my face down, Gestalt Trap." The Professor declared. "And this particular trap card will equip itself to your knight in shining armor."
An image of Gestalt Trap came out of the trap card and clung to Paladin of Felgrand, pinning his arms to his sides as he struggled against it.
"Paladin!" I shouted, worried.
"Not only are Paladin of Felgrand's effects negated, but all his points, both attack and defense, go to zero, dear Estelle." The Professor continued.
Paladin of Felgrand, Level 4: ATK 1700 - ATK 0
Oh no, this wasn't good.
"I equip Paladin of Felgrand with Immortal Homeostasis." The Professor played said card, as Paladin of Felgrand was not only surrounded by a golden aura but also a nasty purple aura that mixed with the golden aura. "Now, he cannot be destroyed by battle. But sadly, his fate is a lot worse, for now he serves as the architect of your defeat. His original attack points have been altered, and, until they can be restored, you suffer 300 points of damage a round, much like the ill-tempered dog that bites your hand whenever you bring food or water to it."
"Are you gonna continue your monologue or are you gonna make your move?" I questioned in a irritated tone, hating seeing Paladin of Felgrand suffering because of the spell and trap cards that are equipped to him.
"So impatient." The Professor chuckled. "The Portrait's Secret, attack Paladin of Felgrand!"
The picture frame flew towards Paladin of Felgrand as the monster raised both of it's hands with long nails and slashed my warrior monster. Paladin of Felgrand cried out in pain as he remained on the field, but his armor has visible scratches on it after the attack.
Estelle: 1600 LP - 400 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"Of course, with Paladin of Felgrand equipped with my little spell, he survives the attack." The Professor said. "And next round, he will be attacked and survive again. And again, if you can't fight back. But with your life points so low, and you taking damage during your Standby Phase, what hopes do you have to win? Isn't it best for you to give up while you still can and reveal to everyone who you are and what a weak woman you are, even though you control dragons? So, tell me now...who are you? What part of the universe did you come from, only to settle down here in New Domino City?"
I looked at the cards in my hand and could see a plan forming in my head. A plan that could help me win, despite only having 400 life points at the moment.
"Who am I?" I said before grinning. "I'm the woman who will give you a taste of your own medicine!"
"We will see about that." The Professor chuckled. "It's your turn, Estelle."
Turn 5: Estelle
"I draw!" I shouted as I drew Call of the Haunted.
"Remember, you lose 300 life points due to the effect of Immortal Homeostasis." The Professor reminded me. "Perhaps this will make you talk."
The equip spell released a bright purple light that hit me like a whirlwind, ruffling my hair and clothes until it calmed down.
Estelle: 400 LP - 100 LP
Professor: 3500 LP
"Could this be it?! With her life points down to 100, and the Professor having over 3000 life points, can Estelle make a comeback and turn this duel around?! Or is it too late?! Everything will be determined by her next move!"
XXXXXXXXXX - Yusei's POV
It didn't look good for Estelle. She was down to 100 life points because she unfortunately couldn't use a card that she drew last turn. But her eyes showed she had something planned; she wasn't giving up without a fight.
"It looks like Estelle will lose." Greiger commented as he sat on the couch across from me. "Both her Paladin of Felgrand and Maiden with Eyes of Blue have no attack points and she doesn't even have a trap card. Even if she manages to summon another monster and destroy the Portrait's Secret, the Professor will summon another monster on his next turn and have it attack Paladin of Felgrand to win the duel, or if he doesn't, his equip spell will drain the last of her life points."
"It looks that way for now Greiger, but that's about to change." Ash stated after entering the lounge and taking a seat on the couch.
After several months getting to know her, Estelle wasn't going to be defeated that easily.
"What do you mean by that?" Greiger questioned with a raised eyebrow. "She's backed into a corner; she can't win."
"Maybe, but I know she can come out of it." Yusei replied.
When I dueled Estelle for the first time, I noticed that she had good cards and combos, but she kinda had the same problem as Leo. She was too dependent on her combos and didn't adapt to her opponents. But something told me she would think outside the box and surprise us all.
XXXXXXXXXX - Estelle's POV
Okay, it was time to end this duel once and for all, and I was going to end it with a show not just for the Professor but everyone else as well.
"I start my turn by playing the spell, One for One!" I declared. "With this, I send one monster in my hand to the graveyard to special summon a level 1 monster from my hand or deck. I send Master with Eyes of Blue from my hand to the graveyard to special summon the level 1 tuner monster Supay from my deck!"
The Duel Disk shuffled my deck until it was done and one card was sticking out of it. I grabbed the card and confirmed it was Supay before placing it on the Duel Disk. Supay came floating out of a gate and stayed next to Maiden with Eyes of Blue's right side.
Supay, Level 1, Tuner: ATK 300
"And next, I summon Bright Star Dragon from my hand in attack mode!"
Bright Star Dragon flew out of a gate and roared into the sky before descending next to Paladin of Felgrand.
Bright Star Dragon, Level 4: ATK 1900
"Bright Star Dragon's effect! When he's normal summoned, I can choose one monster on the field, except him, and increase that monster's level by two until the end of this turn. And I choose to increase Supay's level from one to three!"
Bright Star Dragon raised one of his hands and fired a light yellow beam at Supay, who accepted the dragon's power. Supay grew in size.
Supay, Level 1 - Level 3, Tuner: ATK 300
The Professor blinked before his smile was replaced with a frown. "What are you scheming? Why won't you give up?"
"Because that's the kind of person I am." I confessed. "I've won many battles in life, so I'm not giving up just yet." I placed my right hand on my chest where my heart was beating. "As long as the fire of a fighter burns within me, nothing can stop me! And my monsters will show you that now when I perform a double Synchro summon!" All four of my Duel Monsters turned into light before flying up into the sky. "I tune level 1 Maiden with Eyes of Blue with Paladin of Felgrand and level 3 Supay with level 4 Bright Star Dragon!"
My Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand and the Professor's Gestalt Trap and Immortal Homeostasis were destroyed and sent to the graveyard now that Paladin of Felgrand was no longer on the field. A bright light surrounded the duel field as the wind blew around me, like when Akiza Synchro summoned Black Rose Dragon.
"I Synchro summon Magical Android and Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!" I shouted as I raised my right arm up to the sky. "Join me, my comrades!"
The light faded as Clear Wing Synchro Dragon appeared on the field and let out a cry that shook the field. She was just as tall as Red Dragon Archfiend. Magical Android sat on her left hand, her staff in her hand, before she jumped down and floated down to the duel field.
Magical Android, Level 5: ATK 2400
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, Level 7: ATK 2500
"Incredible! Estelle made a major comeback with not just one, but two Synchro monsters in one turn!"
"I...did not foresee this action." The Professor confessed as he looked at the two Synchro monsters with a surprised expression.
"It's time to turn this around." I commented before pointing at my psychic Synchro monster. "Magical Android, put the Portrait's Secret back in the wall where it belongs."
Magical Android floated towards the fiend monster and raised her staff that was glowing light green. With one swing, she struck the Portrait's Secret, causing it to shatter into pieces that hit the Professor. He shielded himself with his Duel Disk as he took damage.
Estelle: 100 LP
Professor: 3500 LP - 2300 LP
"Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, let's end this duel!" I shouted. "Clear Wing Tornado!"
The dragon Synchro monster flew forward until she hovered above the Professor. She let out another cry that was similar to Red Dragon Archfiend's before her wings glowed and released a powerful wind. The wind turned into a tornado that engulfed the Professor. The air whistled in my ears as I watched the tornado swirl around my opponent.
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon roared again as the tornado died down, revealing the Professor who was now on his knees. His face was pale and he had a expression of disbelief.
Estelle: 100 LP
Professor: 2300 LP - 0 LP
"She did it! Despite only having 100 life points left, Estelle turned the duel around and won!"
The audience cheered in joy, clapped their hands, and some even chanted my name. I couldn't help but blush a little before I glanced at my two Synchro monsters. Magical Android had a smile on her face while Clear Wing Synchro Dragon smiled as well with her teeth exposed. I smiled back before turning around and waving to the audience. I spotted Tanner, Yanagi and the twins in the stands. Leo jumped up and down, pumping his fist in the air as he seemed to chant my name. Dexter and Luna were a lot calmer, but they waved at me. I gave the group a two finger salute and a soft wink before deactivating my Duel Disk, causing my Synchro monsters to fade away.
I turned to the Professor. He had recovered from his loss and gotten to his feet. His face was still pale, but his creepy smile had returned. I shivered in disgust and didn't hesitate to leave the duel field to get as far away from him as possible.
But there were still questions in my mind. What did he actually try to do to me during the duel? Had he really tried to make me talk and reveal that I came from another dimension in front of a million people? Did he do so on Goodwin's orders? If so, he was dangerously close to hypnotizing me, but since I knew what the Professor was up to, I managed to avoid it.
I glanced up at the Ivory Tower and saw Goodwin and Lazar by the glass. It was hard to tell what their expressions were, but I swear I felt Goodwin's eyes on me.
Too bad, Goodwin. You're gonna have to do a lot more than that to make me talk, and even if you did, I wouldn't tell you a thing.
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