What Would You Do? YuseixOC

Chapter 4

A/N: Whoo! Another updated chapter and more Yusei POV! I've changed some story elements, so I'll have to go through every chapter. Once I'm done going through you'll start to see new stories. This story is also being crossposted on AO3 under the username penguinpasta. Enjoy!

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"I activate my trap card! Harmonia Mirror!" The mirror reflects the image of Stardust Dragon. "With Harmonia mirror, when a Synchro monster is special summoned onto the opponent's field in a method other than Synchro summon, I can special summon that Synchro monster to my field!"

"I see. Of course you knew about that effect. That's how you used Stardust's effect to your own advantage."

"Soar, Stardust Dragon!" With Stardust back on my field, I'm doubly determined to end this duel. Jack shouldn't have assumed his own victory. "King! The real second act begins now! Do you remember what you told me? You never told me what it was. However, I've found the answer!"

"I'll listen to your answer."

"It's the soul of a duelist who believes in all his cards! That soul called Stardust back to me. There's meaning in every card that's destroyed and released. All of it was for this moment! Look, Jack! This is how Stardust should appear!"

"You've got this, Yusei."

I smile slightly at the vote of confidence from the girl whose arms latch around me. Pinoko's approval of my dueling skills unleash a swarm butterflies in my stomach.

I can't think about that right now. This duel is almost over, there will be time for that later.

Jack is laughing. "Yusei, you're successfully fulfilling your pathetic role. Fine. The King's excellent dueling will finish you in the second act! Bring it!"

I fully intend on it.

"My turn!" I draw from my deck. The perfect card, Silver Contrails, stares back at me. "I activate my Speed Spell, Silver Contrails! One Wind Attribute monster on my field gains 1000 attack points. Stardust Dragon, attack Red Daemons Dragon! Roar! Shooting Sonic!"

Everything feels normal when Stardust opens its maw, emitting a bright beam of power. My arm throbs, causing me to breathe in.

"My arm aches... What is this sensation?" I say it quietly, yet it draws the attention of my passenger.

"Yusei, what's happening? You're okay, aren't you?" The long haired girl rubs one palm along my back comfortingly.

I'm distracted by her touch and notice a helf second late that Stardust's attack didn't destroy Jack's dragon.

"Your attack is negated!" Road Runner shatters before my eyes. "It's my trap card Synchro Deflector. The attack against a Synchro monster on my field is deflected, and the monster with the fewest attack points on your field is destroyed. How foolish can you get? You caused your own destruction!"

I'm quiet in thought before announcing my move. "The effect of Silver Contrails has worn off. In that case, I summon Dead Gardna from my hand in defense position!"

"So, you're trying to protect Stardust."

"I set two cards and end my turn."

The throbbing returns as Jack's turn begins. "My turn! Let's have our dragons clash! Battle! Red Daemons Dragon, attack Stardust Dragon! Absolute Powerforce!" Dead Gardna swoops in front of Stardust. "So you've arrived, Dead Gardna!"

"Dead Gardna's monster effect changes the target of attack to itself! Dead Gardna will be the one to battle Red Daemons Dragon!"

"I knew that! When Dead Gardna is destroyed and sent to the graveyard, it lowers the attack points of one of the opponent's monsters by 1000 until the end of the turn. Now Stardust's attack points are greater than Red Daemons Dragon's!"