Synopsis: Two players fueled with sheer determination & fury. Two Aces of Games with different beliefs. Now that Hou's final trump card has been released, how will things go down for Ranma?
Everyone is incredibly shocked as they see the young leader's trump card. Transformed into a godlike warrior, Hou Ren has achieved nothing that the people have ever seen.
Vile Ranma: What are you, man?
Hou Ren: What I'm supposed to be. Impressed?
Vile Ranma: But... why?
Hou Ren: It's called "playing tryhard". I don't want to use this power, but if it's the only way, then it's the only way.
Vile Ranma: Intense...
Hou Ren: I can only use this power when my life hits 0. I can pay 2 gauge, and my life becomes 1 instead. That being said...(Point at Vile Ranma) Time for the Last Waltz. You and me. One man standing. And one man falls.
Vile Ranma: In that case, Vanity Ace Destroyer's ability.
Destroyer: Dimension Door, Desist End.
Vile Ranma: At the beginning of each player's turn, I place the top 10 cards of my deck into its soul. Then I select 2 cards from the soul to my hand and place one of my hand cards to my gauge.
Eden: Not only did his soul increase, but he increased his hand, too.
Blaze: (Crossed arms, stern) He doesn't even have to rely on luck. Typical Vanity End Destroyer move.
Lost Ren: So, unless Hou completely destroys him, Ranma will win.
Hou Ren: (Nonchalant) Does it matter? My ability activates. I discard two Dragods from my hand.
Hou Ren's Life: 1 -> 20
Gwen: WHAT THE?
Vile Ranma: HE'S AT 20 LIFE?
Shiloh: Just two cards, and your life becomes 20? That's Unbelievable.
Hou Ren made his sword disappear. All of a sudden, his wings appear. However, his wings are larger than before. He flies up mid-air afterwards.
Hou Ren: Allow me to show you.....(Charge energy from his palms) What true freedom looks like. (Attacks) This is what Draknights can do. When they're not being held back by the likes of you.
Hou Ren zooms in and flies around his opponents at high speed.
Shiloh: So fast.
Hou Ren: Shatter Now, Oh Shackles of False Worlds. (Fires Attack from his palms) AZIEVE OF LIBERATION.
The Lightning Energy Attack flows and destroys Iregeit and Destroyer. Luckily, Destroyer revives through Soulguard.
Vile Ranma: DESTROYER.
Hou Ren: When I attack, I can attack everything on the opponent's field. Including (Fires) You.
The attacks burst through Vile Ranma directly as he takes the pain and yells out with open arms.
Destroyer: (Revives) RANMA!!!!
Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 0
Vile Ranma: Argh...I felt that. Luckily, You're Here, Destroyer.
Hou Ren: So it seems. Garga. Take Him Down.
Garga: As You Wish. (Attacks)
Destroyer fires twice at the latter with its other forms as its palms, but to no avail as Garga dodges them with high speed. The latter destroys the giant monster twice with his two swords.
Hou Ren: Garga. Change to Gargantua Dvalin.
Garga: (G-EVO) Gargantua Dvalin.
Two more replicates are summoned, and Hou gains 2 life.
Hou & Sensei: GO!!!
Garga & his two replicates attack one by one as they charge with their katanas. And while Destroyer watches them charge forward...
Vile Ranma: (Thought) I can't defend for this one. I'll have to let this one through.
All three attacks hit Destroyer one by one. And with Dvalin's effect, the replicates return to Hou's hand, and Vile Ranma receives the other effects, much to his dismay.
Hou: I'm not done. I cast, Gargantua Switch Mode. G-EVO Once Again. Change. Gargantua Liberator!!!
Garga: (G-EVO) Bound By Chains No More. I am Gargantua Liberator!
Gwen: (Afraid) No way...it's him.
Hou Ren: Yes. It's the same Garga that destroyed that infuriating vixen. (Fist up) Now Hesitate No More. Shatter what's holding you back and (Lash) wipe out those who do me wrong.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Garga awakens his wings and flies. His weapons shine behind him, and he fires them at will.
Vile Ranma: Cast. D coating. (Blocks the attack but loses one hand card)
Garga: Double attack.
The Last attack hits.
Hou Ren: No point reverting. My turn is over.
Daryl: I seriously can't believe it. 22 life and becoming like this? How did Hou become so strong?
Jack: Ranma may have survived, but he has no cards left. This is going to be tough.
Vile Ranma: Vanity Ace Destroyer's effect.
Destroyer: Dimension Door, Desist End.
Destroyer's soul increased.
Vile Ranma: Draw. Charge and Draw. Once more. Lostless Saber. And Ralface to the left.
Both cards are summoned, much to Garga's Dismay.
Garga: Oh, Great... More attacks are coming.
Vile Ranma: I don't care if you have 15000 defense. It's nothing compared to Lost World. Vanity Husk Destroyer. Attack Gar--
Hou Ren: (Interrupts) Not. So. Fast.
Vile Ranma: (Surprised) Huh?
Hou Ren summons his godlike sword and destroys 3 of his life points & his last two cards. His sword is very gigantic, and the blade is so crystal blue and transparent. It charges up to maximum capacity. Lightning surrounds him as it does. His eyes are charged with lightning as they glow.
Hou Ren: (Swings it right) VANISHING.....(Forward Swing) SLAYER. (Blasts a SUPER MEGA HUGE ENERGY ATTACK)
All of Vile Ranma & his cards watch it in shock as the energy flashes forward and affects the cards in One Shot. Iregeit & Vanity Husk Destroyer are out as they yell aloud.
Destroyers AHHHHHHHHHH...NOT AGAIN!!! (Destroyed)
Vile Ranma: (Being hit) AHHHHHHHHH!!!
Lostless Saber is also destroyed, and Vile Ranma is knocked down with his face wrecked. Everyone's shocked.
Gwen: HOW?
Hou Ren: During the opponent's attack phase, I can eliminate all of the opponent's cards regardless of effects. I'm tired of playing games with you, so yeah, how you like them apples?
Vile Ranma: (gets back up) Ergh... not yet... I cast Dimension Immunity. Until the opponent's next turn, I cannot lose the game.
Hou Ren: Qué Carajo, you kidding me?
Ranma's Side shows a sigh of relief.
Gwen: Thank goodness.
Light: I thought he was a goner.
Shiloh: But still, all of his cards are gone!
Lost Ren: So that was his plan. He was targeting Ranma's cards. That's why he used Liberator & Dvalin to remove his hand and use his trump card as his finale.
Suddenly, Hou Ren uses his powers and pulls Ranma to him slowly. He grabs him high by the neck upon reaching. Hou Ren's eyes are menacing. Ranma feels afraid and struggles as he is being choked.
Hou Ren: You know. Of all the rivals I faced. Yours came closest. But I'm disappointed. You dare stand against me? You said you're going to save me. But by the looks of things, you just want me to suffer, do you?
Vile Ranma: Ergh...Why are you doing this, Hou? Why Hou Ren? Why?
Hou Ren's eyes glared with disapproval. Vile Ranma struggles as he speaks.
Vile Ranma: I didn't come here to make you suffer... I just want to help you. Ergh...We all do. Please come back.
Hou Ren: Come back to you? Like I'll ever do that. (Slams Ranma to the ground)
Vile Ranma: (Feeling In Pain) AH.
Hou Ren: (Grabs him again) I made a promise to myself to never return to where I came from. I'm always a joke to those I know. I'm nothing but poison to you. Just Say It. SAY IT OUT LOUD.
Shiloh & Gwen: (Afraid) No.....
Vile Ranma: That's not true...You're never poison to me...You're never poison to all of us...You're a friend.
Hou Ren: LIES. I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF ALL OF YOUR (Toss Vile Ranma Front) LIES.
Vile Ranma gets tossed like a rag doll once again while yelling and is knocked down. Everyone is even more scared. Garga watches him and feels incredibly horrified.
Garga: That's Enough, Hou. You Never Kill.
Hou: I told you. Stay Out Of This. This is a buddyfight for crying out loud. And I will not let myself fall into misery once again.
Vile Ranma: (Gets back up) Ergh. You know what? FINE. What is it that your new life has that we don't? What is it that (Points at Hou Ren's Team) THEY have that we don't?
Hou Ren: You want me To Spill It Out? It's LOVE!
Everyone was surprised when Hou Ren made that statement. Hou Ren sighs.
Hou Ren: Lost Ren...Garga...and everyone else... they are more than just my team. They are my true Family. They stuck by me. They understood me. They even gave me a second chance after I pushed them away. I can't abandon them. Not after they helped me realize my mistake.
The Draknights are surprised by Hou Ren's speech.
Hou Ren: The same thing for Shiloh & her brothers. Especially Shiloh herself.
Shiloh: (Blushed and curious) Me?
Hou Ren: (Taps His Chest) I don't see her as my girlfriend. I see her as a kind-hearted Angel. She coped with me when things got tough. I want to know her more. I want to be with her for the rest of my life.
Shiloh: You...(happy tears) really think of that of Me?
After hearing what Shiloh asked, he turned around. He smiles and then flies to her side and softly taps on Shiloh's shoulders.
Hou Ren: Of course I do. (Kiss her forehead) I wouldn't confess my feelings otherwise. You joined me despite my reluctance. You even remembered my birthday. You stood by my side regardless. How can I not leave you?
Shiloh: (Blushing) I... don't know what to say.
Hou Ren: And Micah. Remember that Lightsaber duel we had? And then the first time we fought? The times I've spent with you lot made me smile. You guys...are everything...you know that?
Shiloh's Brothers: (Touched) Hou...
Hou Ren: (Turns around & taps his chest) You welcomed me in with open arms. And I love you all as a family. I want to repay your kindness tenfold. What do you say? You with me?
Blaze: (Mesmerized at first, but then smiles) Of Course.
Sensei: We always have your back.
Judah: Draknights Forever.
Draknights: YA.
Shiloh is flowing with happy tears and hugs him more tightly than ever. Once again, she was moved by Hou Ren's words. The Draknights stand proud, with some secretly crying. The Gar Trio are crying with joy in the dropzone. Garga watches his buddy in smiles.
Garga: (Thought) So that's why you chose to stay... but...(looks at Hou's other peers)
Everyone else watch them in sadness and small shock.
Hou Ren's Father: But Hou Ren. What about us? Your parents.
Hou Ren: (Enraged while gently Letting Go of Shiloh) Don't make me laugh. Where were you when I needed you most? I was called an Idiot By YOU. (Points at his father) MY FATHER. You even said, "Who is this person and where is my Son?" RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE.
Hou Ren's father: I...
Hou Ren: And my mother. You reacted strongly, even if it's a small action. Point me this, point me that. Do you even care about what I want to say? I swear, I'm nothing but a burden to you.
Hou Ren's Mother: That's not true... I'm Sorry... I read your letter. I didn't mean to push you away. I should have calmed down and listened to you.
Hou Ren's Father: Your Mother's right. I feel the same way. I felt so guilty for what I had done. I'm sorry. Come Home, My Son.
Hou Ren: Well, too late. You should've realized that sooner.
Tasuku: Please, Hou Ren. Please forgive them.
Jack: They've raised you since young. They've come all the way to make things right with you.
Daryl: Including me as well. I shouldn't have treated you as a joke. Even when Masato & Natalie are not here right now, they would also say the same thing. We shouldn't have left you in the dirt. Please forgive us, Hou.
Gwen: He's right. You said that the world has lost its view on equality. You made us realize that. You always held out your hand to those who needed help. You always shine like a beautiful swan in a lake.
Eden: You said you're a hero and a traitor. You're none of those things. You're never a burden to all of us. You're a friend.
Hou Ren: Shut up...Shut Up...SHUT UP. (Stomps and releases a huge shockwave) I Don't Want Your Poison. SHUT YOUR LOUD MOUTHS AND GET OUT. NOW.
Shiloh & Garga: (Worried) Hou...
Garga: But Hou Ren. I've sensed no falsehood in their words. I know you hold your resentment, but I, too, believe you should forgive them.
Hou: NOT EVERYONE DESERVES FORGIVENESS, GARGA. (Grabs His Chest) NEVER AGAIN. I WILL NOT TRUST THEM. NOT IN A MILLION YEARS.
Vile Ranma: Then I'll make you trust them. I will win this match and fix your twisted mind, no matter what.
Hou Ren: PA-LEASE. You have no cards left. Resistance is futile.
Vile Ranma: I still have hope. Final Phase!!! (Super Saiyan) AHHHH.
Gwen: I don't get it. Ranma has nothing left. So Why?
Vile Ranma: You can shatter as many hearts as you want. But you, too, will shatter at the end. I ACTIVATE A VILE ROAD'S ABILITY FROM THE DROPZONE.
Hou Ren: What?
Garga: Isn't that?
Daryl: He played that earlier during his last turn...
Vile Ranma: (Ability) I discard the top 3 cards of my deck. If I have No Impacts on the field during my final phase, I can cast one among those 3 cards. Here Goes. First Card. (Reveals a spell) Darn. Second Card. (Reveals a Monster)
Daryl: It's a Monster this time.
Light: Darn It.
Hou Ren: Pathetic. I'll say it once more, Resistance is Futile. I win.
Vile Ranma: Even still... If you can pull a miracle at the last moment, THEN SO CAN I.
Vanity Husk Destroyer appears from the dropzone to help his buddy out.
Destroyer: You're not alone. I'm here, my friend. Together...
Destroyer: You And I.
Ranma & Destroyer: Let's bring him back to the Light!!!
They both flip the Last Card Together, and it shows Ranma's Final Impact.
Gwen: AN IMPACT AT LAST.
Daryl: Come On, Ranma.
Eden: You can do it.
Vile Ranma: I Pay 3 Gauge And CAST !!!
Destroyer once again emerges in skull form in his dropzone. His other forms also show up in spirit. Passing their powers onto him. Witnessing this, Hou Ren watches in surprise.
Vile Ranma: This Impact Blocks all of your cards from staying. And because it's summoned due to A Vile Road's effect, it deals infinite damage that cannot be blocked!!!
Garga: OH NO!!!
Hou: (Afraid, Angry) No...Not Like This...You can't!!!
Vile Ranma: Time's Up, Hou. I will carry all of our feelings and show you...WHAT WE'RE CAPABLE OF !!!
Destroyer & Vile Ranma: (Charges Up Attack) IMPACT. VANITY!!! ZERO!!! ENDGAME.
Destroyer launches a powerful attack. Garga yells as he is being run down by it before being annihilated. As the impact was about to hit, all Hou could do was watch in horror. When the impact hits, He yells as he feels the energy from the impact and destroys his armor in cracks.
At last, Hou's flag is destroyed. Suddenly, Hou Ren (no longer transformed) is lying down in some sort of rainbow subspace. He's feeling unexpected.
Hou Ren: I....lost....I...I couldn't have.
???: Hou.
Garga appears in his mini form beside him.
Hou Ren: Garga.....(sit back up) I'm sorry.....I failed you...(shrieks) I failed you all.
Garga: No, don't say that. It's...
Hou Ren: But still...I lost...Why...(Tears flowing down) After everything I worked so hard for... (Facepalm) I don't understand...
Garga: My buddy...
???: Hou.
Ranma suddenly walks in beside them.
Hou Ren: Ranma?
Ranma: Look familiar, isn't it? Just like the time you reached out to me. Now I'm doing it for you.
Hou Ren: What do you mean?
Suddenly, tons of Hou Ren's happiest memories appear around them. This made him surprised.
Vile Ranma: You can see it, can you? You're happiest memories. You were so hopeful. So determined. You made so many friends. Accomplished so much. I can never do those things, but you can.
Hou Ren: But still, it doesn't excuse the fact that I've made so many mistakes. If I had realized what the world is like, then none of this would have happened. I told you, I'm a black sheep. A Pariah.
???: That's not true.
Now Shiloh appears beside them.
Hou Ren: Shiloh? How did you get here?
Shiloh: Honestly, I don't know. But hear me out. You're not a black sheep. You're someone...extraordinary.
Hou Ren: But...
Shiloh: (Tap his shoulders gently) Listen, your friends are here now. I know it's hard to trust them, but you should give them a chance.
Hou Ren: (Worried) But if I do that...then that would mean...leaving you.
Shiloh: (Cries) It's Okay...(Hug Him) I don't care about that. You're still a good man. You're just often misunderstood and ignored. That's why you're like this, isn't it?
Hou Ren: I...
Shiloh: I love you, Hou Ren. I will always be with you, even when far apart. (Hugs him)
Hou Ren: Shiloh....(awkwardly hugs her back)
Ranma: Hou...you made a huge impact on all of our lives. Like you kept pursuing to save me when I was consumed by hate. You see the good in me no matter what. You were never a joke to us all.
Garga: Ranma's right. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have learned so much and gotten stronger. You always kept going, admitting your mistakes and learn from them. And I'm proud to call myself your buddy.
Hou Ren: I...
Hou Ren: You guys...(Wipe off tears while smiling) I did all those things, didn't I... I'm really sorry for everything... Ranma. You win this one.
Everyone Smiled. And with that, it fades back to the sanctuary. Everyone is watching as Garga carries an unconscious Hou on his arm. His disaster force fades away. Everyone is worried.
Gwen: Is he going to be okay?
Garga: It's one of the consequences of using too much Dark power. He just needs some rest for a while.
Gwen: Thank Goodness...(In Tears) It's finally over...
Hou's parents are incredibly glad. Everyone cheers for Ranma. The Draknights look a bit upset but also happy at the same time. Gwen and Shiloh check on Hou, and then Shiloh kisses Hou's forehead while Gwen softly places a blanket over him. At last, it's finally over. The Battle Between The Two Aces.
Shiloh: Rest well... Sweetie.
Story Ends.