Synopsis: Two fighters. Hand in Hand. Now broken and separated and are forced to fight once again. One shall stand, One Shall Fall. The final battle between Hou & Vile Ranma begins.
A young Ranma was begging his parents to stay home. Ranma was wearing the same hoodie, but smaller size and without the biege hat and her yellow shirt. The credits are also being shown.
Young Ranma: Wait!!! Mom and Dad...Please Stay With Me.
Ranma's Father: We don't have time, son.
Ranma's Mother: We're running late right now.
Young Ranma: BUT....
Ranma's Father: Sorry got to go.
As soon as Ranma's parents left, Ranma suddenly lets out small tears and feels very sad.
Young Ranma: It's always like this...
When night time arrives, Ranma goes outside and sits down on his doorstep. He wonders one thing in worry.
Young Ranma: Why haven't they...
???: Hey...
A voice calls out to him and it catches Ranma's attention in surprise. For a moment there's like angelic music but then suddenly, everything fades black. It immediately switches to Ion who breathes and sigh onto her mic. Suddenly....
Ion: BUDDY............FIGHT.
Vile Ranma: RAISE
Hou: THE.
BOTH: FLAG!!!!
Hou & Garga: Dragon World!!!
Vile Ranma: Dragon World!!!!
The Fight officially begins. Everyone starts cheering.
Ion: At Last, The Final Fight Has Begun. The long awaited battle between the two former friends once again. And the first one to go....is VILE RANMA himself.
Vile Ranma: DRAW. CHARGE & DRAW. IRE TO THE CENTER.
Ire appears.
Vile Ranma: IRE. ATTACK HOU.
Ire attacks & Hou braces himself.
Hou Ren's Life: 10 -> 8
Vile Ranma: My Turn Is Over.
Ion: Now. All eyes on Hou himself. What is he going to do?
Hou: DRAW. CHARGE & DRAW. Equip!!! (Equips Item) Combat Deity Dragonfang Sword, GargaSabre. To the left, Soaring Skies, Garbird.
Garbird: (Appears) Here I come Bird.
Hou: And then... (Holds out a card) Buddycall!!!
Garga: (Appears) All are powerless before my blade!!!
Ion: THERE IT IS. DEITY GARGANTUA DRAGON. AN IMMEDIATE BUDDYCALL ALREADY.
Vile Ranma: Tch. Predictable. Dragotrap!!! (Pays 2 gauge & 1 life)
Garga suddenly cannot attack...
Vile Ranma: How you like them apples?
Hou: Not Bad. Cast. Gar-heilen. (Destroys Garga)
Ion: Say what? Hou sacrificed his buddy?
Garga: (Revives) He's reckless but I trust him.
Hou gains 4 gauge.
Hou: GargaSabre Lets Go. (pays 1 gauge) Change. Gargantua Dragon, Blast Mode.
Garga: (G-EVO) BLAST...MODE!!!
Ion: WOW. Hou used Gargasabre's ability to G-EVO Garga with Ease.
Hou: With Garbird's other skill, when Garga G-EVOs, I place two more cards from my deck into Garga's Soul. Then I choose one from Garga's soul and (Reveals Dragotrap) add it to my hand. Garga attack Ire.
Garga successfully destroys Ire.
Garga: Double Attack.
Vile Ranma's Life: 8 -> 4
Ion: OH MY GOODNESS. Vile Ranma's Life suddenly reduced to less than with One Blow!!!
Hou: Garbird. Follow Him.
Garbird soars and sharpens his wings. He soars forward and...
Vile Ranma: Cast. Blue Dragon Shield.
Vile Ranma's Gauge: 2 -> 3
Hou attacks with Gargasabre and it hit.
Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 2
Ion: 2 LIFE REMAINING. WOAH, CAN HOU WIN THIS IN JUST ONE TURN????
Masato: COME ON HOU.
Daryl: WE BELIEVE IN YOU.
Cross & Agito: GO!!!!
Hou: Revert. Garga.
Garga reverts & Attacks.
Garga: COME TO YOUR SENSES, VILE RANMA.
Vile Ranma: WHEN PIGS FLY. CAST. GREEN DRAGON SHIELD.
Vile Ranma's Life: 2 -> 3
Hou: Tch...My turn is over.
Masato: {Freaks out} NOOO SO CLOSE.
Agito: Man...
Ion: OH....Despite Hou's spicy attacks, he wasn't able to finish him off. Vile Ranma's currently down to 3 life while Hou has 9. It's So One Sided!!! Incredible.
Vile Ranma: Tch...You Dare....YOU DARE MOCK ME LIKE THAT???
Hou: What?
Vile Ranma: (Brushes his shoulder off and stomps the ground) JUST BECAUSE YOU'VE BEATEN ME ONCE DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SHOW OFF. IN FACT, WITHOUT ME, YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A HEARTLESS, SELFISH LOSER.
Everyone's shocked by Vile Ranma's Anger.
Garga: ENOUGH RANMA. YOU DON'T HAVE TO...
Hou: No. It's Fine.
Garga: {Surprised} What?
Hou: (Touches his chest) Ranma...No, Vile Ranma...I'm very sorry that I made you feel left out...I should have paid attention to you more, then you wouldn't feel so jealous of me...You're right, I have been selfish...
Garga: Hou...
Hou: Deep down, I blamed myself for everything. Your encounter with Destroyer. The school's destruction. Daryl wouldn't have gotten injured either.
Daryl: Hou...
Hou: But here's the thing. I'm always on your side. Even when you had become Vile Ranma, I had always seen you as a friend. I had always cared about you deep down, even when we were separated.
Vile Ranma: {Angry} Oh, Yeah? If that's the case, then why didn't you invite me to your birthday? Why didn't you bother to come searching for me even when I deactivated my phone number? You might as well think twice when saying that.
Hou's face suddenly blackens out.
Hou: Are you sure about that?
Vile Ranma: Huh?
Hou: You even forgot that one moment, didn't you?
Vile Ranma: What moment?
Hou lets out a defeated sigh....Flashback....
Hou: It was on your seventh birthday. You were about to turn 8 years old. Except...it wasn't much of a birthday, was it?
Vile Ranma: Wh...
Hou: You were sitting outside on your doorstep. All Alone. The only thing you have is a small cupcake with a candle on it. Your parents are out for work. Unable to get you a present. Tears ran down your face...until one boy arrived.
Flashback end.
Vile Ranma: {Surprised} You mean...
Hou: Yes.
Another flashback and as the event goes, Hou narrates "I was that boy. I came to your house, holding your favorite cake, banana pineapple. I even baked that cake myself, even if it is a terrible job.".
Vile Ranma: I...
Garga: {Shocked} [Incredible...there's more to the story than I knew...]
Hou continues to have his say. Slowly...his eyes begin to water...
Hou: We were so happy that day. Even if it's just the two of us, we don't mind. We hanged out, play games together, and this goes on every year. I had always cherished those times in my heart. But You? I can't believe you just let yourself go like that!!!
Eden: {Surprised} Wait...
Gavrail: He's...crying...
Hou sniffles as he cries without sound. Garga watches in worry.
Garga: Hou...
Hou: I keep hoping the real you's inside...but it seems I am wrong. I've helped you so many times. More than others, so to speak. You told me that we're Best Friends Forever. Was what you said that day...A LIE? I TRUSTED YOU!!!
Masato: Hou...
Gwen: Poor thing...
Vile Ranma grits his teeth and clenches his fists. His eyes suddenly blackened out.
Vile Ranma: Even if you had done such a thing long ago, I STILL WON'T FORGIVE YOU EVERYTHING ELSE. TODAY'S THE DAY, I WILL CRUSH YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Vile Ranma pays 2 gauge and....
Vile Ranma: Behold!!! Cover the Flag. LOST WORLD.
Lost World finally appears.
Vile Ranma: Lost Deck. To my Hand. The Gateway to the lost dimension has opened. The Vile Demonic Dragon Roars. Deck Change. Lost Vanity Dimension.
Destroyer finally appears.
Vile Ranma: Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer.
Garga: Tch...Him Again.
Hou: (Wipes his tears off) Forget this. Garga, let's win this game. NOTHING ELSE.
Garga: I'm with you all the way. I won't forgive those who made my Buddy Cry like that.
Vile Ranma: TRY ME THEN. Draw. Charge & Draw. Agonia to the center.
Agonia appears.
Vile Ranma: Cast. D Suction. (Destroys Agonia & acquires tons of resources) Now tremble in Fear, Quake in Terror, and be consumed by despair. I buddycall Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer to the right.
Destroyer appears on the right.
Vile Ranma: Equip. Vile Demonic Gun, Lostless Buster!!! (Does So) Ralface to the right.
Ralface: (appears) I will destroy everything. That's all.
Ralface's effect destroys Gargasabre, which leaves Hou in small shock.
Vile Ranma: Let's see if you can withstand it all, phony.
Hou: Cast. Dragotrap.
Destroyer was chosen and cannot attack.
Masato: I genuinely think Buster was the right selection, but I suppose Destroyer is also fine.
Daryl: No. It IS the right choice. Destroyer can take out two birds with one stone.
Vile Ranma: Hmph. Is that supposed to scare me? Dimension wave!!!
Destroyer is eliminated and the latter gains resources.
Ion: Woah!!! Now Vile Ranma is the one playing recklessly.
Vile Ranma: Now behold your very eyes. Carve this moment into your very soul. Vile Demonic Deity Dragon, Vanity Epoch Destroyer to the right!!!
Vanity Epoch Destroyer appears. Thus...
Vile Ranma: Dimension Door Impetus. Get Lost, My Worst Enemy. (Fires)
Garga & Garbird are chosen, and they attempt to block, but to no avail, as they are out.
Hou: Garga!!! Garbird!!!
Vile Ranma: Worry bout yourself rather than your friend. Destroyer, get him!!!
Destroyer: I shall grant that wish. (Attacks)
Hou's Life: 7 -> 4
Vile Ranma attacks with Buster. Hou is forced to discard.
Hou: Cast. Dragonic Double Down. (Pays 1 gauge)
Hou only receives 1 damage??? Vile Ranma's shocked.
Hou: Buster's critical is reduced by 2, and since my life points are under 5, Ralface is forced to Rest. And I draw a card.
Hou draws a card, and much to his calmness, he looks at it with stern eyes.
Vile Ranma: Tch. (Fires)
Hou's life: 3 -> 2
Vile Ranma: Destroyer. Finish Him.
Destroyer fires again.
Hou: Cast. White Dragon Shield.
Hou's Life: 2 -> 1
Ion: Say What?? The card he drew thanks to Double Down was a White Dragon Shield??
Vile Ranma: You're lucky my impact is not in my hand. My turn is over.
Masato: He's on edge.
Agito: They're nearly even, so to speak.
Cross: But now Hou has nothing left. It's gonna be tough.
Daryl: Now...what would you do?
Hou looks at himself for a while. And then looks at his field. And he looks at Ranma. Slowly, he closes his eyes. Hou remembers the very few words Ranma said to him before ending their friendship.
Past Vile Ranma: No buddy. No Item. No Hand cards. How does it feel to be in my shoes? You've lost everything. Hope. Love. Everything.
Back to the present.
Hou: [It's true...I've lost everything that day. But...when everything falls apart, you have to reclaim it. No...Rebuild it.]
Hou breathe in and out...He reopened his eyes in confidence. Garga, in the dropzone, watches him with a smile.
Hou: Draw. Charge....And.....DRAW!!!! (Notices the card he got in shock) YES. I cast Dragonic Grimoire.
Ion: Smart Move!!! The card he needs most when he's low on resources. Ranma's Many Dishes Attacks was what provoked him to be able to use it!!!
Hou: (Equips) I equip Deity Dragon Sword, Garblade. To the left, High Spirits Garcat.
Garcat: (Appears) Let's Go, Cat.
Hou: (Draws a card) Now I cast, Deity Dragon Tribe's Banquet. (Increase resources) Garcat. Destroy Ralface.
Garcat: (Attacks) Meow Meow Meow.
Ralface is eliminated but...
Ion: The attack hits, but when Ralface is destroyed...
Garcat: (Electrified) Now I'm going down Meow!!! (Destroyed)
Hou: Your sacrifice won't be in vain. I drain my life points to one and cast....Gargantua Gate.
With that spell being cast, it glows bright green.
Vile Ranma: Hmmm?
Hou: During my attack phase, I can choose two Dragods from my dropzone and move them to my hand. And I call one at no cost.
Hou moves Deity Gargantua Dragon and Sonic Mode to his hand.
Hou: To the right, Deity Gargantua Dragon.
Garga: (Appears) I rise up once more.
Masato: Wait a sec. If Hou has that spell, then why didn't he cast it early?
Daryl: It's because of Ralface. Knowing Ranma, he would force Hou into attacking him. So if Hou calls Garga immediately and attacks Ralface, Garga would be destroyed on the spot.
Cross: Which is why he sacrificed Garcat in order to prevent so.
Gwen: That's Really Smart.
Hou: Garga. Attack Destroyer.
Garga: Right.
Garga flies forward and rushes at Destroyer. The latter, in response, also flies forward. The two clash once again in the center arena. Destroyer fires his cannons with quick attacks while Garga slices the shots with his swords. Eventually, the two push each other with no holds barred.
Destroyer: You always had to stand in my way, do you?
Garga: Says you. Why are you always obsessed with Destruction?
Destroyer: Desire is what fuels me to achieve my goals. I will not stop at anything in order to become the very best. Even if it means destroying you.
Garga: (Struggles) Argh...You've lost it.
Garga kicks Destroyer down and carries and tosses him to the sky like a rag doll. Garga flies up and slices him. Garga lands on his feet while Destroyer falls down.
Destroyer: You've done it...
Garga: What?
Destroyer: You'll see, Oh Great Deity of Combat. You will soon learn that living things achieve their desire by any means necessary, no matter the cost. AHHHHH. (Destroyed)
Garga: Agree to Disagree.
Ion: Garga Just Eliminated Vanity Epoch Destroyer!!!
Hou: My turn. Here I come, Old Friend. (Attacks)
In response, Vile Ranma also rushes forward with his item. The two battle cry out loud as they move forward. Soon enough, they also clash in the center arena. They fight hand to hand, weapon to weapon, head to head with no holds barred. Hou swings Garblade with quick speed while Vile Ranma fires his Lostless Buster. Left and right, quick attacks, high jumps is what they did. Neither spectator can keep up.
Agito: (Drawn) Unreal...
Cross: (Drawn) They're not holding back...
As Hou pushes Garblade while Vile Ranma blocks...
Hou: You just had to be even more stubborn than me!!! How are you having two eyes when you couldn't see what's in front of you !!! Wake Up!!!
Vile Ranma: Oh I have two eyes alright. All I see is you being a thorn at my side!!! You're the one that's way more stubborn than me!!! You're the one that needs to wake up.
Hou: You forgot one more thing...I'm honest, aren't I? And I always say I'll keep reaching out.
Vile Ranma: We'll see about that. (Let's go and fire)
Hou moves past the shot and slices him & responds with "Like So".
Vile Ranma's Life: 6 -> 4
Vile Ranma: (Moves back) Arrgh...You'll pay for that.
Hou: Double attack.
Vile Ranma: Cast. Dimension Absorb.
Hou gets sucked into the portal and...
Vile Ranma's Life: 6
Masato: (Shocked) Wait!!! With Dimension Absorb, Hou's gonna!!!!
Hou falls down from the portal to the ground. He went "Eugh" & His Life Hits 0. Everyone's shocked.
Hou: (Gets Back Up) NUH UH. Dragod Crystal!!!
Hou's Life: 0 -> 1
Everyone's shocked, including Ranma.
Vile Ranma: Why you...
Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. HOU WAS PUSHED TO THE BRINK OF DEATH UNTIL HE UNLEASHES A DRAGOD CRYSTAL CARD AND REVIVES.
Hou then remembers he drew a card with Garcat's effect. That same card is Dragod Crystal. He becomes more confident as he smiles.
Hou: Told you your Sacrifice won't be in vain. Isn't that Right, Garcat?
Garcat cheers from the dropzone while saying "Yippeee Way to GO, ME.".
Masato: (sigh of relief) He had me for a sec...
Eden: Some luck he has...
Hou: D.G-EVO Activate!!! (Draws) Change. Gargantua Dragon Sonic Mode.
Garga: (G-EVO) Sonic Mode.
Hou draws 2 cards & gains 2 life.
Hou: It's not glamorous, but get him.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Vile Ranma's Life: 6 -> 4
Hou: Revert at once.
Garga reverts & attacks, causing 3 damage.
Vile Ranma's Life: 4 -> 1
Hou: My turn is now over.
Everyone cheers aloud.
Ion: What a brilliant turn of events. Hou was cornered the second he drained his life points to 1. But he was able to play the uno reverse card and turn the tide around!!! Now it's Vile Ranma's turn; let's see what he does.
Meanwhile, while watching in the VIP quarters, Tasuku & Jack analyze both players and their buddies' stats.
Tasuku: They both are giving their all. And yet Ranma still transfers Minus Power to Destroyer...
Jack: On the other hand...Hou actually gave Minus Power too, but then slowly, eventually he possesses plus power instead.
Tasuku: Good. I don't like seeing Hou with ill will, not gonna lie. (Smiles)
Daryl, however, watches it in anxiety...Cross senses that too...
Cross: You think?
Daryl: (Nods) Here it comes...
Vile Ranma: Now Be Shaken To Your Core. Your doomsday has come the moment this arrived!!! (Fire flashes) Vile Demonic Husk Deity Dragon, Vanity End Destroyer to the right!!!
The moment the card was placed, the card suddenly showed technical signs. A dark smoke just ambushes the field, and Vanity End Destroyer arises with a loud howl.
Ion: THERE IT IS. VILE RANMA'S TRUMP CARD, VANITY END DESTROYER. HOW WILL HOU STAND UP TO HIM AND WIN? I'M FEELING SO ANXIOUS RIGHT NOW.
Daryl: Ranma didn't charge just now. He's very confident that he won't be able to lose. However...
Masato: Knowing Hou, He's also the same. He's not the type to go down easily without a fight.
Agito: Aside from that, how many cards are there going to the soul?
Cross: Judging from the situation, he lost 12 cards in the beginning...and right now he has 4 cards in his hand. In other words...
Vile Ranma: I place 22 cards into Destroyer's soul, face down.
As said, 22 cards are being placed into Destroyer's soul.
Hou: He has quite the appetite...
Garga: {Curious} You're not afraid?
Hou: How can I? I've been waiting for this to arrive. This is going to be fun.
Garga: Huh...[The moment he saw it in his vision, he was afraid...But now, he's brimming with confidence...my buddy is an odd one...]
Vile Ranma: {Angry} So you want to die quickly, eh? I'll grant that wish. Vanity End...
Hou: Nope, I cast. Dragod Var. I destroy Lostless Buster.
Vile Ranma: Eh?
Lostless Buster is Out like POOF.
Ion: WHAT THE? His Item is OUT!!!
Eden: Impressive. Knowing that his item can destroy his hand, He took his chance to destroy it first.
Vile Ranma: So you think you're better than me? Think again. Destroyer Wipe Him Out.
Destroyer: I shall grant that wish. (Fires Laser)
Hou: (Braces himself) I'm ready.
Hou takes the damage as he takes out a small yell, but luckily, he survives with 1 life.
Destroyer: Double attack. (Fires)
Hou: Cast. Deity Blue Dragon Shield.
Hou's Gauge: 3
Destroyer: Triple attack.
Hou: Cast. White Dragon Shield.
Vile Ranma: Tch. My turn is over....
Ion: Despite being on edge, our Ace of Games Once Again Survived like there's No Tomorrow. But once again, he's back at 1 life. He's like a candle in the wind.
Vile Ranma: Hmmm....Hmm?
Vile Ranma notices in shock that Hou is smiling.
Vile Ranma: He's...smiling?
Hou: 1 life, eh? So what? 1 life is plenty. I've told you before...I always get back up. No matter what the odds are, I'm moving forward no matter what!!!
Vile Ranma: Tch. Pity.
Hou: (fists up) Watch Me...I will Win!!!
Story End.