Duelists' New Horizon Ch. 5

I'm upset about this chapter. I originally had this Halloween event planned in my head, but I never kept up with writing for this story, so it's not happening. I originally planned it for a later part of the story. Now I'm trying to fast forward, so I can catch up for future chapters.

Solo sat in the competitors’ box. He had been given a bi for the events of last night. News windows hovered around him trying to get a story about what occurred. He remained silent shoving them away. Apparently, the duel video had made its way on to the featured feed of the Duelists’ New Horizon website.

The duels continued moving from sixty-four to thirty two to sixteen to eight to four to two. As the duels continued, everyone was watching each other. They adjusted their cards preparing for their next opponent. Solo stood in the arena awaiting his final match.

“The battle between Solo and Splooger shall now commence!”

“I’ve been preparing my hand for your duel style.”

“I’m ready.” Solo raised his arm with his duel disk on it into the air. Splooger did the same.

“Duel begin!”

“I’ve got my cards at the ready. I tribute two monsters to summon Ancient Gear Golem. I play Limiter Removal to double its attack.”

Can’t use any trap cards. Just have to wait until it falls. Solo started to run, his only option in facing the giant monster.

“Take a swing!” Splooger shouted. The monster leaned over running its hand along the field in Solo’s direction. It eventually caught up throwing him against a wall.

“Marshmallon!” Solo played the card. He sunk into the creature lessening the blow.

“Ancient Gear Golem, swing at Marshmallon.” Solo started to run. His monster was unlucky. Solo clutched his chest feeling the pain his creature felt. His breathing slowed as he fell on to his knees.

“Game over!” Splooger shouted as his monster lifted him up. He then heard a creaking noise. The monster’s eyes stopped glowing as it started to fall apart. Splooger fell to the ground pieces of his Golem falling on top of him. There was screaming and then silence.

The kingdom’s medics ran into the stadium as the rubble cleared. They could only find Splooger’s items on the ground. The medics looked at Claude who was sighing. “In the event of death, the winner is the competitor who remains in the arena. The winner is Solo!”

Solo could feel cards being used to heal him as he was helped off the ground. He raised his hand in the sky triumphantly. Enix walked down from the stands with a gold trophy in his hands. “Your prize.” He knelt before Solo handing him the cup. Solo looked inside pulling out a platinum-colored card. He slid it into his duel disk increasing his total credits dramatically. The crowd was cheering for him; some looked at him with disgust.

Solo walked out of the arena rubbing his head. I didn’t win this. He just got consumed wanting power. It should have at least lasted longer.

“Some duel.” Drake ran over to Solo putting an arm over his shoulder.

“Not a good one.” Solo sighed tapping away on his duel disk. “Here this is for you.” Solo handed him a card.

“Dude, you’re not giving me four hundred fifty million credits.”

“I owe you money, I didn’t earn all of it, so yeah, keep it.”

“No way.” Drake tried giving the card back.

“Yes, take it. If you feel bad, get me what I need when I come to visit.”

“Fine.” Drake put the card in his duel disk. “Just tell me where you’re headed.”

“Somewhere I can have a real Gladiator Duel.” Solo summoned his Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon.

“I heard a rumor about a guy to the north who’s pretty good.” Drake said.

“Tell me where to find him.” Solo said climbing on to his dragon.

Drake looked worried bringing it up. “Far north, big castle made of ice.”

“I guess I’m done here then.” Solo looked at the dragon who took off into the sky.