#duelist reader

Being part of the JTTW always meant that things would eventually get weird or dangerous. Nothing really new to you, mainly the danger because you were born in the Satellite slums.

Destroyed streets, gangs at every corner and corrupt cops ready to tag you like a dog then throw you in the slammer. Well used to as you manage to leave that hellhole behind but barely escaped getting a prison mark and end up here.

Anyway, the weirdness had gone up a bit in the form of Sun Wukong specifically his actions. As of late, he been acting very odd. How odd? Well...

It began with sudden touches. Brush you in some way whenever he passed by, wrap his tail around your waist or even pull you close. This usually being disguised as accidental or moving you from conveniently placed harm like about to step on a snake kind.

When no one else was looking he gave you some of his food and even rub his head against your shoulder or back. Oh, there had been the grooming too. A natural thing that monkeys tend to do but this felt more... personal.

The Monkey King only doing it to you and no one else. Always with an excuse at the ready if someone caught him in the act. Despite it being strange, it wasn't much of a bother. Monkeys are social creatures even if this one is a VERY OLD yaoguai.

Now back to the danger part, there had been a few occurrences where you get strange dreams. These nightly visions warning you of a threat that needed a specific counter, the Heart of your deck.

Such a dream had greeted you last night, much to the Monkey King's surprise. He was doing the grooming thing again so you suddenly flailing didn't help anyone. Had to tell the monk that it was just a nightmare.

Anyway, your fears became valid when another yaoguai decided to interrupt the journey. It wasn't the creature that made you worry but the artifact they held. A lamp that projected someone's worst foe... Oh no.

The yaoguai had tried to aim at the Monkey King but the stone monkey knocked it out of their hands... Right at you. And the worst had occurred as the artifact's light manage to scrape against your leg.

Duel Monsters is a game for everyone to enjoy but there were sick bastards who turn that innocence upside-down. One way is the involvement of dark rituals or black magic called 'Shadow Games'.

Something you had been dragged into once. With it, a monster that terrorized not only you but the people who didn't get out alive like you had.

Immediately shoving Tripitaka away from the beast that shot out of the lantern, intense dark blue flames forming a massive wall that burned fiercely. There it hovered above everyone: Beelzeus of the Diabolic Dragons.

Normally you wouldn't worry about fighting it but you weren't alone right now. None of them aware about this dragon's power to reduce every bit of their physical prowess until nothing is left. Looks like that 'method' is needed.

"Sun Wukong, take care of everybody. This bastard is mine." None of them having the chance to catch you as you charge through the flames. A chant being the only thing they could hear.

"Gather stars coalesce the hope of the world into a single shining star! The cosmos above please grant me the power of the vast stars in your sky. And travel the path its light shines upon! Synchro Soul: Stardust Dragon!!!"

Everyone watch a massive spiralling blast of wind rose from the flames. The pillar shattering into a stardust rain...and a dragon that shone just like emerge. You had taken the form of Stardust Dragon.

This is a power only you held amongst psychics: to become an actual Duel Monster. An ability used in emergencies cause it took a lot of mental and physical strength to maintain. Stronger the monster, the harder it was to hold.

Tripitaka and his disciples could only watch as you fought the dragon much larger than you. Sun Wukong kept them from interfering. He had complete trust in your abilities.

Stardust Dragon dodging the blasts of dark flames, slashing claws, and bites from the two giant dragon heads. Firing back with cosmic energy breaths, fierce stardust gales and your own sharp claws.

All of this was to build up enough power to send this hellspawn back to the scrapheap. It is how you took out Beelzeus the first time. Something that'll happen again upon goading the massive dragon higher into the sky.

From there, you focused all your power to let loose the coup de grace: Cosmic Flare. In game terms, it sends whatever monster Stardust Dragon attacks back to the deck. For this fight, the 'deck' is the lantern it came from. "GO BACK TO HELL!! COSMIC FLARE!"

The giant blast of starry energy not only sent the dragon back into the artifact but obliterated the object completely. Even the hellfire it unleashed was also extinguished leaving scorched earth behind.

You manage to gently land on the ground letting out a triumphant roar before your transformation broke apart. Thankfully Sun Wukong had caught you before you kissed the dirt. It was gonna take sometime to recover after using Stardust Dragon.

Or the constant questions from your friends. Turning into a giant white dragon without any warning is a justified reason. The questions thankfully saved once you fully heal.

For Sun Wukong, he couldn't get brilliant image of Stardust Dragon from his head. Something that preoccupied him while everyone else was asleep, your unconscious form next to him.

'To think such a beautiful beast dwelled within your soul. Befitting for my potential mate to leave stardust in their wake. Rest now my soon to be eternal star.'

That night, you were cradled protectively in the arms of Sun Wukong. An origami craft resembling Stardust Dragon nestled in his tiger skin. His dreams filled with shining stars.

And that's it. I did struggle writing this mainly finding a monster that Sun Wukong can't destroy. Beelzeus of the Diabolical Dragons felt perfect as not only can it not be destroyed by battle but card effects as well.

Thus leading to the spell card version of Cosmic Flare being the only way to dispatch the dragon. For anyone who doesn't know, Shadow Games are duels fueled by black magic. Taking damage during one causes actual bodily harm and losing a duel means your soul gets sent to a personal hell called the Shadow Realm.

It is something that occurred a lot during the series from the original series to 5Ds. Anyway that's it for now. Until next time folks, I'll see you back on the journey westward. Here's Beelzeus of the Diabolic Dragons and a better look at Stardust Dragon.

Sun Wukong curiosity had never been peaked so much for the entirety of his immortal life. Sure he seen all of sorts of wonders and indulged in its treasures. But none of them were like you.

It began with your strange contraption, a 'Duel Runner' you called it. And those monsters you brought to life from playing cards. The same type of card where you returned your device too.

For a mortal, you made this bizarre group even more stranger but in an appealing and manageable way. You didn't take shit from anyone, he wasn't an exception either. Threats filled with fire when certain lines were crossed.

The pig, Zhu Bajie didn't slack off so much under your watchful eye. You made a compromise that if he did some work each day, then you'll do his duties for the next. Never seen the flirt being so quick to work.

The group needed an negotiator as the monk wasn't the best at it. (Well more like his three yaoguai disciples go a bit overboard in their own ways.) Luckily you had the skills to do just that.

Negotiations were either peaceful or borderline threats depending on who you were talking too. The Monkey King really enjoyed the threatening ones as you brought your peculiar summons for extra assurance. (Especially when the one under threat soiled themselves.)

What made Sun Wukong the most curious is the smaller monsters that you brought out from time to time. Most barely reaching his true form's shoulders while a few were a bit taller or tiny to said form.

Some were mechanical, beasts of some kind, peculiar animals to even dragons. Tuner Monsters you called them and how you usually brought out the bigger more powerful 'Synchro' monsters. What was adorable is that you have nicknames for every one of them.

Amongst them all, you tend to summon one in particular. A small orange robot called Junk Synchron, one which affectionately named Tinker. To him, this strange creature is cute to say the least.

Always trying to assist in anyway he could. Tending the fire, gathering wood, or just try to provide moral support. Baldy definitely been more relaxed with the little 'warrior' around.

He did try to scare Tinker only for the machine to punch him in the face! "My little bud doesn't like scares. Not the first time he punched someone and it won't be the last." Duly noted. A decent punch though.

Speaking of you, these Tuners often flock around as if you were their ruler. Whether they were dragons, flying rabbits to even imps of all kind, love and affection were always shown.

Sun Wukong honestly chuckled at the thought. A pair of royalty in this makeshift disaster of a group. Who would've thought?

Maybe a courting ritual is in order. Your courteous reaction to his true form only solidified this thought further.

'Ruler of Tuners and Sage of Synchro'. Perfect title for the potential mate of the Monkey King, Great Sage Equal To Heaven: Sun Wukong.

It looks like the a certain stone monkey is thinking about courting Duelist Reader. He seems like the type to be invested in interesting individuals. *Looks at DSB*

Junk Synchron had been a big influence to the entire Synchro era, not just being a good card in general. Trust me when I say it's rare to come across a Synchro deck not running a Junk Synchron in some shape or form.

I believe the next headcanon might be the time where our Reader brings out their signature monster and takes the 'White Dragon Horse'.

Until next time folks, I'll see you back on the journey westward. Here is Junk Synchron!

You can never understand how you end up in the strangest of places much less what had to be Ancient China.

One second you were driving your Duel Runner on a forest dirt path and the next you end up getting chased by monstrous wolves with said motorcycle. Normal wolves don't have spikes on their body nor multiple eyes.

Any normal person would drive away as fast as they can. You weren't exactly that kind of person cause one, these things were bloody fast and catching up. And two, you were a psychic duelist with the power to bring your Duel Monster cards to life.

Something you did as you summoned one of your favorite monsters to deal with the ugly mutts, Junk Warrior.

Now in Duel Monster game terms, you couldn't summon a monster like this without the correct setup. Your bike was designed to circumvent this rule involving your power with enough speed instead of the usual price being a nasty migraine.

Which is why you lost some speed so your blue armored warrior could keep the beasts from munching on your body as you focused on navigating through the trees.

Apparently you weren't the only one here, much less being attacked. Why? Cause upon using a fallen log as a makeshift ramp, you practically leapt into a camp swamped with these beasties.

The defenders being a man wearing traditional face paint makeup, a monk, a blue fish man... and... Sun Wukong. Holy shit. You were in the Journey To The West cause there was no mistaking that golden headband on the brunette with a rat nest for hair.

Oh and apparently you were about to crash into him because of your gawking moment. You quickly went for a u-turn as a stone monkey would definitely wreck your ride.

Thankfully the monkey noticed the incoming duel runner and jumped. Unthankfully, he hitched a ride on your shoulders.

Sun Wukong's form shifted to become more monkey like as he now had golden fur plus a monkey tail. Still kept the human face though.

"Interesting contraption."/"Less talking, you nutter! Better hold on cause I'm taking this into overdrive!"

Meant that too upon hitting the gas to go even faster. The extra speed was needed cause you were about to break the rule once again by summoning the red and white humanoid machine, Accel Synchron.

It was time to send these unnatural mutts to the infernal pound as you had enough with the insanity today. This time with style as your monsters dissolved into 10 stars within a row of green rings. Then you chant.

"Accel Synchron! Give Junk Warrior a tune up! As hope fades in the jaws of darkness, an otherworldly machine grants power to the fighter of discarded treasure! Let the stars bless this noble warrior with power beyond measure! Take to the skies and break the hopeless barrier! I Synchro Summon Stardust Warrior!"

Everything around the Monkey King and you froze in absolute shock as a draconic warrior in white dragon like armor emerged from the rings, Stardust Warrior.

Your monster had the power to eliminate all opponents in a meteor storm of stardust by sacrificing itself. 'Shimmering Stardust Buster Sanctuary' you called upon triggering the effect.

Tripitaka, Sha Wujing and must be Zhu Bajie quickly scattered as the meteors fell, rightfully pulverizing the monster hounds. Your monster dissipating into stardust with the job done.

The Monkey King definitely had the balance of his species cause even when you harshly skidded to a stop, he hadn't moved an inch. In fact, he was laughing. Uh oh.

"Quite a spectacular show with some intriguing word play! You're the most interesting mortal I ever met!" Oh no no no.

Before ya knew it, you were in the arms of Sun Wukong. The glamour now gone as a four foot monkey with glowing amber eyes looked gleefully at his master. Oh hell no.

"Can we *I* take them with us *me*?" Shit. You got the complete curiosity of the Monkey King. And from the way he phrased his words, this had to be him at the beginning of his journey.

Only your luck would land you in the hands of a Yaoguai Warlord at the start of his quest towards redemption. Might as well reside yourself to your fate.

You had enough of being chased for a day. Getting chased by the Great Sage Equal To Heaven isn't something that needs to be added to the list.

This is a Sun Wukong that will chase anyone that can peak his interest as much as the MKR iteration. Since there isn't a White Dragon Horse in this rendition of JTTW, you'll be filling the role with the Stardust deck! Basically a deck heavily associated with a particular dragon that'll be popping up soon. I wanted to try a more action feel for this one.

Synchro Summon requires a unique monster called a Tuner to gain access to the monsters that appeared in this headcanon, Synchro Monsters. Accel Synchron is a unique Synchro Monster since it also counts as a Tuner.

The Stephen Chow movies done an interesting take to the novel and its characters, despite the awkward pacing and plot of Demons Strike Back. I recommend checking it out. Conquer the Demons can be watched free on YouTube if they haven't taken it off yet.

Until next time folks, I'll see you on the road westward. Here's Junk Warrior, Accel Synchron and Stardust Warrior!